The Valpolicella Classico of the Monte Dall'Ora winery is the perfect example of a red wine belonging to the so-called summer genre. The purity of the aromas of rose, mint, ripe strawberry and red cherry bring to mind more of a refreshing summer juice. The fine textured - so-so - tannins on the palate provide the dose of seriousness that even a cool...
A classic Valpolicella is simply enjoyed without having to think any further. Camporenzo, however, is a wine that has other multifaceted dimensions besides enjoyment. The minerality flatters the fruit - pure, lively and expressive - the result of the minimalist philosophy that Carlo and Alessandra follow in vineyard and winery. The winemaking is clearly...
For La Stropa the grape drying process is masterful, full of detail and without the use of technology. Strictly selected and healthy grapes are left for about 3 months in small wooden crates which are placed on top of each other in a well-ventilated and cool environment on the roof of the winery. From there on, fermentation in oak tanks is spontaneous and...
Use of whole bunches in fermentation which lasts a total of five weeks in oak winemakers and then follows maturation in 600 lt oak barrels for one year with 15% new. Delightful ruby red colour and aromas of red fruits such as cherry, cranberry and pepper along with elegant floral notes. Excellently structured on the palate, with wonderfully textured...
The presence of winemaker Spyros Chrysos in Santorini comes to broaden the range of complexity of the famous volcano's wines. The more the top Greek terroir charts its course towards maturity, the more Santorini wines will be able to express the different, "subtle", nuances of the terroir. After all, what else do you expect from such a great vineyard?...
Outside of Saint-Joseph appellation of origin, although in similar soils, and in a cooler mesoclimate due to altitude and orientation, Domaine de Gouye's Gabouillon Syrah is lighter in alcohol and structure, but bursting with flavour. Peppery elements, fresh fruit, acidity and freshness that one can only find in this part of France when it comes to Syrah....
The vines are scattered throughout the commune of St-Aubin, on the western slopes of the region and the fruit for 'La Princée' is harvested from many different places. The vines are planted between 1985 and 2000 and are cultivated using organic methods. The wine is matured in 300 and 600lt barrels for a year, followed by 6-12 months in bottle before being...
A pure capture of Olivier's style that plays with the high energy levels in his wines. There is an introversion in this particular vineyard but also an austerity compared to the more exuberant examples from Burgundy (see Meursault for example). But on the other hand, the fruit is really full of finesse and supports the freshness and minerality. 12 months...
Made with the same passion, in a natural way, using organic - but not certified - methods, Chateau Cambon's Beaujolais Nouveau complements the range of Lapierre wines that do not produce Nouveau in their own winery. The wine's weapon is its stunning purity of fruit but also its depth of flavour, which is to be expected from producers of this calibre even...
