To make life easier for those who sell his wines, Pedro Parra follows the Burgundy model because everyone can understand it. So he categorizes his wines hierarchically as village, premier cru, and grand cru. Imaginador is one of the two village wines he produces. (The other is Vinista). His inspiration for these wines was Italy and a simple Langhe he...
Vindemia is a Premier Cru champagne from the village of Vrigny in the Montagne de Reims, a blend of 60% Meunier and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from eastern and southeastern slopes with excellent sun exposure. The soils combine sand, clay, and chalk, imparting freshness and complexity. The vineyards are cultivated organically with minimal intervention....
Brachetto has been cultivated in the area around the town of Acqui Terme for centuries, but it was only in the 1950s that this sparkling, sweet, low-alcohol style began to be produced using the Martinotti method. It is perhaps one of the most ideal dessert wines. Airy and light, it can be paired with a wide variety of fruits such as strawberries and even...
Canavar Bağları's Ampelo is a natural wine made from 100% Karasakız grapes, sourced from 36-year-old vineyards in the Ida Mountains of the Çanakkale region, at an altitude of 250–310 m. The soils are sandy-loamy, facing north to southeast, and yields are extremely low. Cultivation is completely gentle and sustainable, without mechanical means; the soil is...
Expressive yet calm on the nose, with exceptional aromatic clarity, perfectly showcasing the wonderful floral character of Moscato. Fresh notes of green tea add finesse to the fruit’s sweetness, evoking summer. Imagine a ripe fruit salad of peach, apricot, grape, melon, and a few basil leaves. Airy on the palate, with low alcohol and gentle effervescence,...
Rosabella is a dry rosé wine made primarily from Nebbiolo, blended with small amounts of Dolcetto, sourced from young, organically farmed vineyards surrounding the winery. Harvesting takes place relatively early, with the aim of preserving high acidity, freshness, and aromatic purity. Part of the Nebbiolo is vinified using the saignée method (brief...
The Vajra family avoid a more fancy or modern version of the variety that would mean new barrique in plenty, leaving their classic Barbera to rest solely on stainless steel tanks. And even though it remains a wine with toned alcohol, strength and intensity, the wonderful fruit of the variety shines on through clearly and reminds of wild cherries and...
A Barolo with lovely glossy fruit, delicate floral notes reminiscent of rose blossoms and violets and a subtle minerality. The palate is well-rounded, with beautifully digested barrel and a freshness that pleasantly surprises. The fine, almost silky, tannins have excellent depth and length at the same time, leading to a persistent finish with a spicy,...
