Whole bunch pressing and spontaneous fermentation in a combination of stainless steel tanks and old barrels. The wine was left in contact with the fine lees for almost 1 year and then bottled without the addition of dosage. Another example of the multiple abilities of the variety to give a huge range of different styles. Here, with the bubbles...
A wine from a continuous vineyard of twenty acres of dense planting, cultivated with mild techniques and with very low yields (only 4 to 5 bunches) per plant. Fermentation starts in stainless steel tanks and during the fermentation the wine is decanted into foudres and 500l demi-muids. Maturation takes place for 10 months in contact with fine lees and the...
Around the hamlet of Taganana that lends its name to this "jewel" of the Envinate one will find some of the most isolated, authentic and ancient vineyards of Tenerife. Here, in the steep inhospitable topography of the region, tourism has not caught up with the same pace and one will be able to find ancient small autochthonous vineyards in steep places...
The vineyards are cultivated under the supervision of local winemakers and Roberto Santana from Envinate. The harvest, as with all wines, is manual and the grapes are pressed whole in large concrete tanks where they ferment spontaneously. Maturation takes place in two large oval-shaped foudres and concrete tanks, and the wine is bottled unfiltered and...
This particular vineyard is exclusively ploughed by horse and natural grass growth between the plant rows is also encouraged. The wine is a selection from the Clos vineyards based on their level of maturity each year which means that the production varies according to the conditions and quality of each vintage. It is oily and full-bodied but extremely...
Organic and biodynamic farming (in transition from 2021 acquired) with the vineyard being ploughed by horse and the vines not being trimmed at all in the summer but the tops being circled. Vinification with an infusion technique instead of intense maceration for about 20 days and maturation for 4 months in stainless steel tanks (85%), amphorae (10%) and...
Classic, a little rustic, the best you can expect from Italy in this quality/price ratio. And if Chianti brings to mind trattorias and red tablecloths, therein lies its charm. It's direct, familiar, enjoyable and utterly comforting. All this delivered through a quality lens that in recent years has revolutionised the region and restored its name in wine...
Classic, a little rustic, the best you can expect from Italy in this quality/price ratio. And if Chianti brings to mind trattorias and red tablecloths, therein lies its charm. It's direct, familiar, enjoyable and utterly comforting. All this delivered through a quality lens that in recent years has revolutionised the region and restored its name in wine...
Dragon Langhe Bianco is much more exciting than one would expect from the usual white wine vinified in steel tank. Wonderfully floral in aromas, like it has come for a stroll in a spring field with refreshing notes of citrus fruits, pear, kiwi and a hint of petrol and minerality like flint. On the palate it has richness and the oily character associated...
Silky, with aromas of dried rose and violet, layered aromatic complexity with extra spice, red fruit and traces of leather. The year gave the wine a fine balance of alcohol and acidity with mild - for the variety - tannins. Combined with plenty of fruit on the palate, they help it to be enjoyable and expressive without requiring long cellar ageing. Its...
Silky, with aromas of dried rose and violet, layered aromatic complexity with extra spice, red fruit and traces of leather. The year gave the wine a fine balance of alcohol and acidity with mild - for the variety - tannins. Combined with plenty of fruit on the palate, they help it to be enjoyable and expressive without requiring long cellar ageing. Its...
The raw material is selected from the best vineyards on the property and the wine is vinified in large oak tanks, aiming for an elegant expression of the fruit. A wonderful nose of wild cherry and plum which are blended with spicy and sweet spices from the masterfully crafted barrel. Full on the palate without being heavy or overpowering, how could it be...
