The name Asphodèle comes from the asphodel flower, a symbol of light and rebirth, a character that is reflected in the wine itself: bright, refined, and full of energy. It represents the renewal of a region through a different approach—perhaps atypical, yet extremely timely for its era. Vinification is carried out with respect and without intervention....
The vinification of Lilium follows the same biodynamic approach that defines Château Climens, where every step is carried out with respect for the natural environment. The wine ferments with indigenous yeasts and matures in small glass vessels (WineGlobes), reflecting the estate’s relentless pursuit of absolute purity in the wine’s character—a goal it...
Facing such a great terroir you can only stand in awe and respect. The effort to minimize interventions is aimed at enhancing the potential of the old vineyards. They seem to unfold their "memories" in the wine, giving great complexity and absolute balance. Without excesses, but full-bodied and rich, with charmingly ripe fruit along with multiple aromatic...
Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks without the addition of commercial yeasts, relying instead on native fermentation. The wine remains on fine lees for an extended period, which imparts a pronounced “yeasty” character alongside the vibrant fruit. On the palate, the acidity is tense, sharp, and linear—bringing precision and energy that...
Sklavos' unstoppable experimentation both in the Robola zone on the slopes of Mount Ainos and on the peninsula of Paliki yield small quantity vinifications every year that through the philosophy of the winery elevate the sense of the terroir from which they come. Pernari is a single-vineyard vinification from a vineyard in the Lakomati subzone with its...
Calderara Sottana perfectly captures the exceptional terroir of Etna. The winemaking process involves fermentation and aging in large oak barrels, which enhance the wine’s complexity and intensity without masking the uniqueness of the volcanic soil. Aromatically, smoky minerality, saltiness, lemon zest, floral notes, and hints of tropical fruit stand out....
Nerello Mascalese gives excellent rosés and Marco de Grazia's Etna Rosato from younger vines in different parts of the estate is a rosé that is etched in the memory. A real firework of intensity and minerality, it's not unlike the playground and candied fruit that comes to mind when it comes to rosé wines. With pulsating energy and tensions, salty...
If Calderara Sottana is the most complete cru of the Etna volcano, then the two pre-phylloxera vines contained within it, covering no more than 8 acres, are the quintessence of its character. The label bears the name of the winegrower who tended these vines for years and began bottling them separately for the first time in 2006. The perfection in the...
Antoine Sunier's Morgon is from 70-year-old vineyards in the lieux-dit of Grand Cras, one of the most important vineyards in Morgon. Antoine, with the help of his brother Julien, who was present in the area, managed to buy small areas of such old vines. The vineyard is farmed organically and the vinification, whole bunch 100%, a classic for the region, is...
Like a hand with a glove, the unmistakable duo of Campania's varieties works its magic in the Nemea region, giving an unexpectedly excellent version of sparkling wine using the traditional method. The grapes are harvested early, by hand, having retained their acidity levels while having had time to develop their aromas. 24 months of ageing on fine lees...
La Charme aux Prêtres is an elegant, expressive Aligoté with striking finesse. Aromas of verbena, lemon, and citrus leaves complement its crisp, mineral freshness. The low yields per hectare from the 1949 vines offer concentrated fruit without harshness, while on the palate it displays energy and maturity. Biodynamic cultivation, native yeasts, aging in...
