Chardonnay Nature comes from a 4-acre organic, non-irrigated vineyard with northern exposure, at an altitude of 810 meters in the mountainous region of Aegialia. The vinification follows a classic white approach, using only free-run juice and minimal intervention. Alcoholic fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts at 16–18 °C and is followed by...
Volitsa of Tetramythos is produced from a field-blend, a 42-year-old vineyard in the mountainous part of Aigialeia, planted in limestone and claystone soils. It is a field-blend of rare red Greek varieties with Mavri Volitsa being separated for this small-production wine. The harvest is done manually in October, and the vinification follows traditional...
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...
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...
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...
