Amber revolution in Zitsa, the soul…of Debina!!

Although Zitsa has been producing Debina wine since 600 AD, it became an official appellation only in 1972. One of the region’s most famous proponents was the 19th century English poet Lord Byron, who was a guest at the monastery in Zitsa and praised the region’s wines. Zitsa is the only appellation in the mountainous…

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…

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…

Women winemakers: Cosmic Parés Baltà

At Parés Baltà, the winemaking is in the hands of Mª Elena Jiménez and Marta Casas, oenologists and wives of Joan and Josep Cusiné. Two skilled young women whose efforts are reflected in the quality of the wines, showing fine character and concentration yet with elegance and balance. Cosmic wine is one of the most…

Austin Hope Syrah 2014 (Templeton Gap District)

This bottling, which features an elephant’s painting on the label, has a seductive purple-black core with a violet rim. Intense aromas of muddled blackberry, dried currant and crème de cassis combine with undertones of smoke, leather, Herbes de Provence and dried violets. The entry is dense, yet vibrant with lush, dark fruit and sweet baking…

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….

Menti Roncaie sui Lievi 2015

Giovanni Menti winery is located in Gambellara (Veneto, Italy). It was founded in the late 1800’s. They have been applying biodynamic agriculture since 2004. In 2010, the company started to work in line with biodynamics which gave great quality results to all steps of production process. In 2012, after ten years of membership in “Gambellara wine producer association”,…

Patrick Piuze Non dosé Méthode Traditionnelle

This dry sparkling wine is composed of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir from vineyards in the Burgundy region of France. Made by Chablis’ rising star winemaker Patrick Piuze and vinified according to the traditional Champagne method. All the grapes are hand harvested and it then spent twelve months on the lees before disgorging with…

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….

Antalis Vernaccia di San Gimignano “Riserva” DOCG 2014

Produced from organic farming the scenic hills of the City of San Gimignano with 100% Vernaccia di San Gimignano grapes. Full straw yellow colour with floral and ripe fruit sensations, apple and dried fruit, sweet almonds with a touch of vanilla. Good and balanced structure, smooth, warm, persistent, harmonic with a pleasurable sweet toasted almond…

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:…