Wine
Wine
Halarà 2021 Rosato Terre Siciliane IGT
Italian Rosé
Bright, intense rosé colour accompanies small red fruits, blood orange and citrus notes. The palate is fresh, dry and savoury. Parpato and Catarratto come from two hectares of north-facing vineyards in Contrada Abbadessa near Marsala, with clay and limestone soils. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Six Italian winegrowers created the project after restoring an old vineyard, and the wine contains 11.5% alcohol.
M.A. Monticelli 2022 Roero Arneis DOCG
Italian White
Made from Arneis in Roero, this is a dry white from Piedmont. The project works with the Franco Conterno family at Cascina Sciulun in Bussia di Monforte d'Alba. Vineyards used by the winery lie between 250 and 400 metres, with clay, sand and silt soils and south to south-west exposure. Native fermentations combine modern equipment with traditional cellar practices.
Jean-Claude Lapalu 2022 Brouilly Vieilles Vignes
French Red
Plum compote, darker fruit and black cherry appear in a compact profile with firm tannins, integrated acidity and fruit through the finish. Gamay comes from old vines on granite soils. The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified as whole clusters through carbonic maceration for about two weeks. Pressing lasts about twenty-four hours. Malolactic fermentation, blending and maturation in stainless steel are also part of the cellar work.
Troupis 2022 Nemea Agiorgitiko
Greek Red
Red-purple colour accompanies cherry and pomegranate fragrances. The palate has lively acidity, velvety tannins and a long fruity aftertaste. Made entirely from Agiorgitiko, the wine comes from gravelly, high-altitude vineyards near Mount Kyllini at about 720 metres. The grapes macerate for fifteen days in concrete and mature for twelve months in used large oak barrels. The wine is bottled without filtration.
Innocenti 2024 Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Italian Red
Red fruit, cherry, spice and a light balsamic note form the profile. The palate is fresh, with integrated tannins and persistence. Made entirely from Sangiovese, the wine carries the Rosso di Montalcino DOC designation. The estate grows eight hectares of vines on hills at about 350 metres and cultivates them with attention to the surrounding ecosystem.
Gál Tibor 2024 Egri Kadarka
Hungarian Red
Redcurrant, raspberry, cherry and strawberry form the fruit profile. Fresh acidity and light tannins accompany a dry red style. Kadarka comes from the Síkhegy and Pajados vineyards in Eger, where volcanic rhyolite-tuff soil is present. The grapes were harvested by hand, macerated for fifteen days in temperature-controlled stainless steel and fermented spontaneously. The wine spends six months in stainless steel and is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Inama 2023 Vigneti di Foscarino Soave Classico
Italian White
Intense straw-yellow colour shows flint reflections. Slightly smoky notes sit with sage, myrtle and tangerine, while the palate is juicy, dry and smooth. Yellow field flowers, spring blossom, wet flint, lemon-drop candy, graphite and bitter almond are also present. Garganega from Soave Classico was fermented and aged in oak for six months, developing structure and volume.
S.A. Prüm 2016 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese
German White
Grapefruit, white and yellow peach, earthy spices, herbs and lemony whipped cream form the aromatic profile. The palate is delicately creamy, while the finish is long and feather-light, with whipped cream, passion fruit and melon. Ripe fruit, peach, apricot, mineral character and balance are also present. Measured acidity is 7.6 grams per litre. The wine contains 7.5% alcohol.
Champagne de Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Select NV 375 mL
French Sparkling
White stone fruit, bright lemon and spice appear in a crisp-textured profile. Freshness and a soft, open aftertaste are also present. The non-vintage blend uses Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and the half-bottle holds 375 millilitres. Bottle ageing lasts at least three years on the lees. A light, fragrant character, roundness, balance and a subtle, complex finish are also present.
Domaine Chapel 2017 Juliénas Côte de Bessay
French Red
Red cherry and spice sit within a supple, fresh and bright profile. The wine is juicy and light in style, with crunchy red fruit and integrated tannins. Gamay comes from the four-hectare Côte de Bessay plot at the edge of Juliénas, where blue stones and granite are present. A low-extraction, carbonic approach is used in the cellar.
Le Nuvole 2015 Franco Aglianico Rosso
Italian Red
Dark ruby colour carries violet reflections. Currant, blackberry, cinnamon, red fruit in spirit, red rose petals and liquorice form the aromatic profile. The palate is expressive, fresh and balanced, with delicate tannins and a very long finish. Aglianico ferments on its skins in cement for seven days, and the wine is then matured in wood.
Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi 2018 Las Uvas de la Ira Garnacha
Spanish Red
Red fruit, herbal notes, citrus and wet stone form the aromatic profile. The palate is concentrated but easy to drink, with marked acidity, polished tannins and chalky texture. Garnacha comes from five vineyards between sixty and seventy years old at 750 metres on sandy granite. The parcels ferment separately in French-oak vats with indigenous yeasts before maturation in foudres.
Pietradolce 2021 Archineri Etna Bianco DOC
Italian White
The aroma is full and distinct, with white peach, lemon, lime and sage. The mouthfeel is intense, with stony, chalky minerals and fine texture from gentle lees stirring. Carricante comes from vines more than a century old, planted on sandy loam above 850 metres on Etna. Grapefruit, herbs, freshness and a long finish are also present. The wine contains 13.5% alcohol.
Finca Parera 2016 Sassó Xarel·lo Penedès
Spanish White
Xarel·lo forms the wine, and ageing takes place in acacia barrels. The fruit comes from dry-farmed vineyards and is harvested by hand. The estate lies in upper Penedès, where calcareous clay soils are present. Farming is certified organic and Demeter, with biodynamic methods in use. No sulphur dioxide is added. The vineyard area covers fourteen hectares.
Jean-Claude Lapalu 2022 Côte de Brouilly
French Red
Concentrated black cherry and slate-spice aromas are present with density, ripe tannins, mild acidity and mineral extract. The structure is juicy and compact. The north-facing vineyard lies on blue stone and clay. The palate is direct and silky, becoming more velvety as tannin rises. Energy and fresh flavour complexity are present, with sweet flavours in the finish.
La Visciola 2021 Donna Rosa Passerina del Frusinate White Wine
Italian White
Passerina from vines more than sixty years old forms the wine. Eighty percent of the fruit is pressed directly, while twenty percent macerates until the sugars are exhausted. Spontaneous fermentation and malolactic conversion take place in stainless steel. Ageing lasts fifteen to eighteen months in stainless steel. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with three milligrams per litre of total sulphur. Production totals about three thousand bottles.
Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve NV 375 mL
French Sparkling
Pale gold colour, fine bubbles and persistent mousse are present. Aromatic fruit, lively freshness, acidity, chalk, lemon, green apple, light anise, meringue and limestone appear in the profile. The finish is silky and long, with lemon pith. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier make up the blend. Malolactic fermentation is complete, and lees ageing lasts at least three years. Dosage is nine grams per litre.
Spier 2017 21 Gables Pinotage Stellenbosch
South African Red
Deep ruby colour is present with caramelized black cherry, blackberry, allspice and dark chocolate. The palate is generous, with dense fruit, velvety tannins, balance and length. Grapes from the Stellenbosch vineyard are hand-harvested, destemmed and individually sorted. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel. The wine matures for twenty months in French, American and Hungarian oak barrels, using both first-fill and second-fill vessels.
Le Piane 2021 Bianko Erbaluce White Wine
Italian White
Erbaluce forms the wine. The crop is pressed in a vertical press, and fermentation takes place at twenty degrees Celsius in 1,600-litre acacia and oak vessels and in cement tanks, without added sulphites. Ten percent of the wine receives maceration for as long as one hundred days. Bottling takes place in September with a small sulphite addition below forty milligrams per litre.
Azienda Agricola Tinessa 2020 Rubice Bianco Falanghina
Italian White
Falanghina comes from two organically farmed sites in Bonea and Montesarchio, at 400 and 300 metres respectively. The vines average fifty and ninety years of age. The grapes are harvested by hand in late October and remain on the skins for one day during fermentation in fibreglass. Fermentation and maturation continue in fibreglass and steel. Malolactic fermentation completes before twenty milligrams per litre of sulphur dioxide are added. The wine is bottled without filtration or stabilization.
Champagne Lilbert-Fils NV Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut 375 mL
French Sparkling
Citrus peel, lime, white orchard fruit, mint and white pepper are present. The palate is pure and full, with pinpoint bubbles and brisk acidity around a fine core of fruit. Chalky salinity adds precision. Peach and lemon remain through the balanced finish. Chardonnay comes from the Grand Cru villages of Cramant, Chouilly and Oiry, and bottle ageing lasts at least three years.
eStCru 2019 Staring at the Sun Carignan Alexander Valley
American Red
Mouth-coating, chalky tannins accompany ripe cherry, vanilla, beetroot and rhubarb. Gamey and earthy aromas and flavours are present. Venison, soy sauce, white pepper, clove and sweet tobacco are also present. Acidity is high. The wine spent twelve months in French oak. Residual sugar is 0.30 percent. The wine comes from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County and is made from Carignan.
Podere Pradarolo 2019 Libens Rosso Assoluto
Italian Red
Fruit and leather notes appear with dried plum and a volatile finish. The texture is soft, while the tannins are firm. Croatina and Termarina are grown near Parma. Fermentation is spontaneous, and skin maceration lasts forty-five days. Maturation takes place in barrels. The wine is bottled without filtration and without added sulphur, and the total sulphite level is zero.
Zorah 2019 Voskì White Wine
Armenian White
Light straw colour is present. Asian pear, white flowers, unripe apple, pastry cream and grapefruit appear with a silky texture and bright acidity. The blend is equal parts Voskèat and Garandmak. Ungrafted vines between thirty and forty years old grow at about 1,400 metres on sandy limestone soils with stones. Fermentation uses natural yeasts in concrete, and maturation continues for eleven months in concrete and six months in bottle.
Rocca di Frassinello 2020 Le Sughere di Frassinello Maremma Toscana DOC
Italian Red
Cherry, blackberry, eucalyptus, rosemary, menthol and mineral notes are present. The palate is fresh and soft, with round tannins and a long finish. The blend is fifty percent Sangioveto, twenty-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon and twenty-five percent Merlot. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel. Maturation uses fifty percent new barriques for eighteen months, followed by nine months in bottle.
Domaine François Chapuis 2023 Les Confréries Bourgogne Pinot Noir
French Red
Black cherry, supple red fruit, savoury herbs, mineral notes, iodine and fine spice are present. The palate is light, fruity and supple, with pleasant fine tannins and a slight green note. The young vines grow at Les Cras on the slopes of Mancey. Maceration lasts ten to fifteen days, depending on the vintage. About one quarter of the wine is matured in barrels.
El Maestro Sierra Fino Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Spanish Fortified
Golden colour with copper reflections is present. Almond, dried fruit, raisined fruit, peach and nut notes appear with freshness. The palate is dry, and the finish is clean and fresh. Palomino Fino forms the wine. Biological ageing takes place under a layer of flor in the solera system. The alcohol level is fifteen percent by volume.
Novaripa 2018 Dovizia Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Italian Red
Crimson colour is present with blueberry, blackberry, clove, curry, mocha and a light smoky note. The palate is intense and expressive, combining berry fruit with toasted nuances and freshness. The body is full and the finish is persistent. The grapes are harvested by hand from hillside and coastal vineyards. Maturation uses large oak casks and barriques. Barrique ageing lasts twenty-four months.
Artemis Karamolegos 2023 Terra Nera Assyrtiko White Wine
Greek White
Melon, pear, citrus fruit, herbal hints and mineral notes are present. The palate is fresh, with balanced acidity and a long finish. Assyrtiko comes from vineyards at lower elevations on Santorini, where the vines average fifty years of age. White-wine vinification takes place at low temperature, and the wine remains on its lees for six months.
Le Ripi 2022 Attenti al Lupo Toscana Rosso IGT
Italian Red
The colour is bright red. Wild berries, cherries, dark chocolate and spice are present. The palate is lean, linear and fresh, with marked minerality, gripping tannins and a light bitter note in the aftertaste. Sangiovese is harvested by hand and fermented with indigenous yeasts as whole clusters. Carbonic maceration lasts ten days in a closed stainless-steel tank. Maturation lasts twelve months in concrete and stainless steel.