Such a nose defines the Old World; it recalls some great aged Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Emidio Pepe, with a slightly aggressive initial impression that ultimately transforms into something soft. Like a wild hand that, over time, has learned to caress. Tremendous energy and a complex character, where primary and especially tertiary aromas such as...
An explosion of aromas that seems endless: raisin, dried fruits, honey, caramel, coffee, chocolate, nuts, and spices, alongside notes of mint, incense, minerality, graphite, and gunpowder. A torrent that does not seem to stop—until you take the next step: tasting. On the palate, sweetness initially takes over in the first seconds, until acidity rises and...
Château de Plaisance’s Crémant de Loire Nature is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes sourced from the estate’s select vineyards. The harvest is carried out by hand, while the base wine is vinified in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit’s purity and natural acidity. Production follows the traditional method, with secondary fermentation in the...
Pecorino is one of the most fascinating stories of revival in the Italian vineyard. An almost forgotten variety from the Apennines, which nearly disappeared during the 20th century due to its low and inconsistent yields, has made a strong comeback thanks to its unique character. Its name is linked to the shepherds of Central Italy (pecora means “sheep” in...
The fine Listán Blanco grapes from the Los Realejos vineyard are planted at high altitude on volcanic rock and trained using the unique "cordon trenzado" system, characteristic of Orotava. The wine was aged in large Foudre barrels for about 10 months and bottled almost untouched, unfiltered, and with minimal sulfites. The combination of low alcohol and...
Given that the use of the term "naturel" is prohibited in the regulations governing appellation contrôlée, back in 2007, the producers of Montlouis-sur-Loire managed to create the pétillant-originel category for these very wines (pét-nat) and became the first appellation in France to essentially legislate this particular style. The production method is...
Vineyards with newer plantings and old ones, whose age exceeds 140 years and managed tosurvive the great fire of 2022 in Melamps and gave this wine a very small production. A truly unicorn wine, produced by spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks and with low sulphites. A terribly difficult year after the fire, but the result shows the dynamism...
