An elegant, smooth, refined and well-rounded palate with a slight sweetness, and also a certain bitterness. An elegant and citrus fruit finish ensures freshness and a superb aftertaste giving this vermouth a gourmet touch. Vermouth made from a unique infusion of aromatic herbs and aged in the barrel before bottling.
Selection
Antonio Scala 2021 Ciro Rosato
$36.99One of the most interesting pink wines we’ve come across. 100% Gaglioppo from 30 year old vineyard located in Cirò (Crotone district), with a south/south-east exposure – sand and clay soil. Juicy, spicy and ripe, it offers a delightful nose of red cherry, raspberry and aromatic herbs. Finishes long and mineral with a mouth-watering a sweet and sour tang.
An outstanding Rosato showcasing just how suited Gaglioppo is to making pink wines.
Antonio Scala 2021/22 Ciro Bianco
$36.99100% Greco, from a 2 hectare vineyard located in Cirò (Crotone district). Spicy, fresh aromas of peach, quince and honeysuckle hold much allure. The palate is white spice, salty, fresh and focused. This is an irresistible example of the native Greco grape.
“I think greco bianco (unrelated to Campania’s greco di Tufo) is potentially one of Italy’s best native grape varieties.” – Ian d’Agata
Li Veli 2023 Torremossa Fiano
$34.99CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Deliciously fruity on the nose, with aromas of mild citrus and pear. The unique, aromatic character continues on the palate, with fresh fruit and lively acidity combining with mineral notes to leave a very round yet firm impression.
Lugny 2018 Cremant De Bourgogne
$37.9950% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir. This exceptionally priced Burgundian sparkler offers a terrific chance to try a relatively rare commodity in our market. This Gold Medal-winning bubbly (Concours des Vins Burgondia) has suggestions of toasted bread and nuts on both the nose and palate, with tangy citrus and a hint of tea. Well-balanced, crisp and refreshing.
Cailleteau Bergeron 2022 Futs De Chene
$36.9980% Merlot,10% Cab Sauv, 10% Malbec.
Perfumed and ripe with black fruits and a generous smooth texture. Seductive hints of tannins from the wood aging and the black-plum fruits. Rich and generous.
Coquard 2019 Chiroubles
$36.99100% Gamay from the Chiroubles appellation in Beaujolais. This is one of the smallest appellations and also one of the most elevated, with some vineyards rising over 450m above sea level.
The 2019 presents lovely purple florals and crisp red fruit. Imagine fresh picked cherry meets a lavender bloom. These aromas are folded into a soft bed of silky fine tannins. Enjoy this wine young or let it develop up to 2029.
Coquard 2019 Julienas ‘Jules Cesar’
$36.99Aromas of crushed pomegranate, orange zest, red tea, and wafts of vanilla. It’s medium-bodied with tight, fine-grained tannins. Layered and flavorful. Drink or hold for up to ten years.
Aydie 2016/21 Pacherenc Du Vic Bilh Swee
$49.99A silvery yellow, this wine is perfectly brilliant and clear. Exotic fruits and honeyed notes on the nose, a combination of delicacy and strength. The lively attack on the palate is in complete balance with the rich, fat structure. The finish is a caress of citrus fruits and a long vanilla sweetness, typical of grapes dried on the vine. This sweet wine has enormous potential. To be drunk cold at 8° to 10°C and pairs perfectly with foie gras and cheeses.
This product is 500mL.
Baumard 2023 La Caleche
$37.99Low yields, hand harvesting and farmed according to organic principles. 9 months in vats on fine lees.
Aromas of pears, lemons, peaches and honey with floral and mineral hints. Great tension on the palate, which is pure with persistence and incredible precision. An easy wine to drink with well-balanced acidity and great structure.
Lapeyre 2019 Jurancon Sec
$36.99100% late-harvested Gros Manseng.
Dried apricot, peach and vanilla on the nose, along with a floral note. Hints of citrus fruit and toast in the mouth. Medium body with a long, clean finish.
Can Leandro 2020 Panxut
$37.99100% Bonicaire (an indigenous Spanish grape)
Fragrant red fruit aromas with hints of currant, ripe strawberries and orange zest. Fresh yet soft on the palate, with mouthwatering herbs tinged with a dash of spice.
Aydie 2019 Madiran Ode D’Aydie
$41.99100% Tannat.
The nose is a medley of dark fruits like black cherry, blackberry and plum. The palate is rich and round, oozing with dark chocolate, cardamom and a hint of violet enhanced by rich, round tannins and sweet oak notes.
93 Pts. – Wine Enthusiast
La Rivolta 2022 Coda Di Volpe Taburno
$44.9993 pts – “Peach, apricot and minerals on the deep, complex nose. Then rich, dense and tactile, with flavors similar to the aromas on the long, ripe, stony finish. Another smashingly good Coda di Volpe wine by La Rivolta, an estate that has a real knack for this variety and a long history of making outstanding wines with it.”
– Ian d’Agata (Vinous)
Grosbois Clos La Henry 2020 Bourgueil
$38.99Coming from a single parcel in the Bourgueil area, Clos de la Henry shows notes of raspberry, graphite, green peppers and violet along with a smooth yet refreshing texture. Using minimal intervention during production, it is a magnificent expression of Cabernet Franc. To be served with boudin or venison terrines.
Reverdito 2023 Langhe Nascetta
$39.99A rich floral bouquet with notes of yellow apple, white peach and grapefruit. Rich and persistent on the palate with good acidity and freshness.
Don Quintin Ortega 2021 Rioja Blanco
$39.9980-year-old vines: 90% Viura, 5% Garnacha Blanca, 5% Malvasia
A fruit bouquet dominates the nose tempered with spicy notes of barrique. The palate is rich yet nuanced, with well-balanced acidity.
93 Points – Tim Atkin
