Country: Armenia Grapes: Karmrahyut 92%, Areni 5%, Kakhet 2%, Meghrabuyr 1% Nose: Aromas of red fruit, cherry, rose petals, white pepper and cinnamon. Mouth: Medium body wine with velvety tannins. After taste with honey, bay and vanilla. Vineyard located in altitude (1400m above sea level) in the province of Aragatsorn. Organic farming. Manual harvest. Fermentation…
Tag: Red wine
Hacienda Araucano, a natural style in Chile
Chile is a very narrow country between the Andes Cordillera and the Pacific Ocean, with a series of hills near the coast, which give it a unique climate that is well-suited to growing vines, and is a paradise for viticulture due to the absence of disease. After lengthy research in several regions of Chile, François Lurton…
Alois Lageder and their love for the Trentino-Alto Adige
Alto Adige is a prime source for excellent white wines from both native and international grapes. Because this region was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1917, we will find many Germanic grape varieties here, such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Alto Adige’s Sauvignons and Pinot Grigios can be world-class, but its Chardonnays, as elsewhere in Italy, are generally…
Carpintero Chianti Classico Riserva 2013
Vin avec une robe rouge rubis et reflets grenat qui dénotent un évolution. Au nez, il possède un intense bouquet avec des notes de cerise, feuille de tomate et cèdre. Ce rouge sec possède une bonne acidité et des tanins charnus mais souples. En rétro-olfaction la bouche suit parfaitement le nez, il s’affirme par de…
Ribera del Júcar a region to discover
Ribera del Júcar is one of a dozen unknown yet exemplary wine regions in Spain. It’s an ancient wine region that was under vine during the Roman Empire. But it’s also one of the newest; it was only granted it’s Denominación de Origen in 2003. Before that, it was only labelled as an anonymous La Mancha wine. …
Isa red, Les chemins de Bassac 2015 Vin de Pays de côtes de Thongue
Cotes de Thongue is an IGP title covering wines made in an area on the southern slopes of the Montagne Noire in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Prior to 2009, the area was covered by the Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue denomination. The wide valley of the river Thongue has been utilized viticulturally for hundreds of years and…
Envínate, vinos mediterráneos
Envínate (meaning ‘wine yourself’) is the brainchild of four friends, winemakers Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos, and José Martínez. This gang met while studying enology at the University of Miguel Hernández in Alicante. Their work is currently focused in exploring the ancient, Atlantic-infused terroirs of Extremadura, Ribeira Sacra, and the Canary Islands. Their philosophy…
Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley
Deep ruby in color with aromas of dark, ripe fruit, plum, cassis, and fig with complex hints of porcini and smoked meats. Over time, dark chocolate, bergamot, with underlying hints of bay, dried herb, and peppercorn emerge on the nose. Rich, full-bodied with generous Cabernet structure, yet a very supple mouthfeel. Brambly with berry, peppercorn,…
Proprietà Sperino Uvaggio 2014
Proprietà Sperino is managed by Luca and his father Paolo De Marchi (of Isole e Olena in Chianti Classico). This property is an estate based in Lessona in northern Piedmont. It sits at a fascinating spot just at the base of the Italian Alps in a place characterized by one of the most dramatic altitude…
Domaine du Coulet, Matthieu Barret Brise Cailloux Cornas 2015
Varietals: 100% Syrah Produced quantity: 15,000 bottles Installed since 1998, Matthieu BARRET, exploits 16 ha planted on terraces exposed towards the Levant in “Cornas” appellation, and he has the ambition to create 100% grape’s terroir wines. In the vineyard organic and biodynamic culture are practiced, the inputs are limited to their strict minimum. Soil work…
Altolandon Manchuela 2010
Syrah 50%, Cabernet franc 25% and Grenache 25%. 24 months in oak. Altolandon wine is full-bodied, tannic, fresh as well. Complexe nose, with ripe fruit, barely toast from wood, aromatic herbs, earthy and med finish reminding fruit in liquor and balsamic. Years in the cellar do not seem to alter this wine which remains as…
Montsecano Pinot Noir 2013
Fashion photographer and viticulturist Julio Donoso and Alsace wine producer Andre Ostertag joined forces to start this project in Casablanca. They purchase the fruit for this wine from Lo Ovalle, one of the coolest parts of the region. This 100% bio-dynamic hand harvested, single vineyard Pinot Noir is aged and fermented completely in concrete egg….
Masciarelli wines, the symbole of the green region of Europe
Abruzzo boasts the title of “Green Region of Europe” it has a unique nature in the world and viticulture has succeeded in modernizing and offering high-quality products. The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC title was created in 1968, and covers a vast area of eastern Abruzzo. It spans all 120km of Abruzzo’s coastline and spreads inland for…
Píxide 2013 100% Tinto fino, DO Ribera del Duero
The bodegas Marta Maté are located in Tubilla del Lago, a southern village in the province of Burgos. The wines produced by these bodegas are part of the DO Ribera del Duero. The name of this medieval village derives from the word “toba” meaning the white stone which is typically seen in the soil…
Brigitte et Gerhard Pittnahuer, Pinot Noir Dorflagen 2014
Brigitte et Gerhard Pittnahuer is located on the east shore of the Neusiedlersee in Austria’s Burgenland region, wich is at the eastern extremity of Austria bordering with Hungary. He’s interested in biodynamic and certified since 2009. This 100% Pinot Noir has a surprising nose with a lot of spicy notes, violets and dash of minerality….
Coyam Super Premium 2013
Coyam 2013. Violet red in color. This is an elegant and complex perfumed wine with fruity notes of cherries, plums, blueberries and blackberries, along with refreshing notes of mint and a hint of black pepper and leather. The palate is also very fruity with fresh acidity and good concentration. A blend of 48% Shyrah, 24%…
Gulfi, Nerojbleo 2012
The 2012 Sicilia Nerojbleo (100% Nero d’Avola made as a DOC wine) is an opulent and expressive wine that presents the muscular and brawny side of this mighty Sicilian red grape. The nose projects a dense yet well-focused mass of aromas, dominated by a luscious scent of black fruits, blended with nuances of eucalyptus and…
Les Genièvrières 2014, Domaine Guillot-Broux
Emmanuel and Patrice Guillot continue the work begun by their father, Jean Gérard, who created the Domaine Guillot-Broux on 1978. Pinot Noir 100% with 11 months in oak, very elegant with a nice minerality. Certified in organic agriculture since 1991, this vineyard is a source of remarkable wines that represents the emblematic terroir. Historical data:…
Casa Madero 3V
Icreadibly high quality Mexican wine from Casa Madero, the oldest winery in the Americas, very silky and fruity, both fresh and dry red fruits, a blend of CS, Tempranillo, and Merlot. Viva Mexico!
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