Veramonte Chardonnay 2023
CHARDONNAY | 2023
CASABLANCA VALLEY
BRIGHT • LUSCIOUS • SMOOTH
This Chardonnay seduces with its fresh and expressive aromas of pear , pineapple , quince, nectarine , zesty lemon and intertwined with notes of toasted oak. A vibrant purity of fruit, a beautiful texture and a good length on the palate give the wine a pleasant balance.
This vintage in Casablanca presented good conditions starting in spring, setting us up for excellent flowering and fruit set. Harvest began the last week of February, which was slightly delayed from what we had planned. However, things sped up and we had a very good ripening curve, especially at the end of the season. This year, the first varieties to be harvested were Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, having received very good temperatures from October onwards.
This Chardonnay is silky and mineral and is without a doubt an elegant and expressive wine.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 12ºC
Food Pairing: Seafood, Chicken Salad
"A pure chardonnay here with some wet stones, green pineapples and lime. Nice texture on the crisp, linear palate. A nice attack of fresh acidity and an alkaline, chalky finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now." - 90 points, James Suckling
BenMarco Expresivo 2020
Gualtallary is recognized for its calcareous alluvial soils, and BenMarco Expresivo is the utmost expression of its typicity. It is a lineal, fresh wine with aromas of blackberries, pepper tree and violets that perfectly complement its mineral notes, its balanced natural acidity and its firm tannins. Besides, it has great aging potential.
Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels (70% new, 30% second-use).
Food Pairing: Red meats, roasted pork tenderloin, hard cheeses and cream-based sauces.
Grape Varietals: 85% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc
Podere Le Ripi Lupi e Sirene Riserva 2018
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
A bright delicate ruby red, that offers the typical transparency of Brunello. At the nose, it expresses a fine bouquet, where small red fruits are surrounded by earthy and iron notes. In the mouth, it offers purity and energy without it being excessive. A rich and linear body, so fluent and polished that will capture the total attention of all of your senses for a very long time.
Food Pairing: Serve with roasted meat, aged cheese, pizza, pasta, casseroles and grilled dishes.
Recommended Serving Temperature: from 16° to 18°C.
Ageing: 24 months aging in oak barrels and minimum aging of 18 months in cement vats
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
"An enticing blend of dusty rose, cinnamon and clove gives way to lifting traces of mint and dried strawberries as the sweetly spiced 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Lupi e Sirene blossoms in the glass. This is pure elegance, with velvety textures guided by fresh acidity and polished red and blue fruits complicated by a savory herbal thrust toward the close. The balance here is otherworldly. The 2018 finishes with unexpected vibrancy despite a web of fine tannins that grumble on as licorice notes slowly fade. Packed full of character and holding its power in reserve, the 2018 is a textural thrill ride. This is on a beautiful, yet slow, path to maturity." - VINOUS
Podere Le Ripi Sogni e Follia 2020
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO DOC
A deep ruby red with elegant orange shadows. In the nose, it expresses itself as a symphony of aromas going from an intense smell of cherry, strawberry, and violet to a fresh wild herbs aroma. For a Rosso di Montalcino, the wine is structured and refined, with a broad and smooth mouth and a long after taste.
Food Pairing: Serve with roast meat, aged cheeses, and pasta.
Recommended Serving Temperature: from 16° to 18°C.
Ageing: 24 months aging in big oak barrels, and eight month in cement
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
"The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino Sogni e Follia is wild and exotic, with a seductive blend of rose petals, cinnamon sticks and mentholated cherries forming its bouquet. This balances silky textures with vividly ripe wild berry fruits, zesty orange and juicy acidity in a way that I find wildly attractive. The 2020 leaves a coating of gently grippy tannins yet keeps the energy high, finishing with medium length as violet inner florals slowly fade." VINOUS
Podere Le Ripi Cielo d’Ulisse 2019
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG
Château Maillet 2020
Garnet-purple color. On the nose, elegant notes of blueberries and blackberries, hints of mocha and cigar, and floral aromas like violets. On the palate, very structured, dark fruit, and long finish.
Aging: Chateau Maillet is completely vinified in the barrel (alcoholic and malolactic fermentation) and it is also aged in a 100% new French oak barrel.
Grape Varietals: 95 % Merlot 5 % Cabernet Franc.
Food Pairing: Pair this wine with mostly all meats: veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes, Asian Cuisine, and pasta.
"I loved the 2020 Château Maillet, a richer, concentrated, focused Pomerol with terrific density and depth. Black cherries, smoked darker currants, chocolate, and leafy tobacco are just some of its nuances, and it's medium to full-bodied, with plenty of background oak and a great finish." - Jeb Dunnuck
Chateau Saint-Maur M by Saint-Maur Cru Classé
Pretty salmon color, pale, shiny and clear. This cuvée reveals an expressive and fruity nose , offering notes of apricots, red fruits and airy nuances of citrus. On the palate, it is delicious and generous , displaying flavors of stone fruits, such as peach. An elegant and refreshing wine, perfect for all moments of sharing.
Grape Varietal: 40% Cinsault, 20% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Tibouren, 6% Mourvèdre, 2% Rolle
Food Pairing:
Meat - Rolled veal with herbs and parmesan. Lemongrass chicken.
Seafood - White fish ceviche. Grilled gambas with garlic and lemon
Vegetables - Provençal ratatouille. Grilled vegetable tart. Mediterranean olive and feta salad.
Cheeses & Desserts - Buffalo mozzarella with cherry tomatoes. Strawberry tart. Vanilla panna cotta with red fruit.
Chateau Saint-Maur L’Excellence Rouge 2022
With a dark and intense purple color with ruby reflections, this wine reveals a powerful nose with notes of chocolate and kirshea cherry. The garigue also emerges with nuances of undergrowth and laurel. On the palate, it is powerful and structured , expressing flavors of zan, cocoa and ripe red fruits, with a touch of spices and a minty finish which offers a very nice length. The tannins, although young, are of quality. This wine will reach its peak in approximately three years and can be enjoyed up to five years after vintage.
Grape Varietal: 60% Syrah, 20% Grenanche, 13% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 12% Cinsault
Food Pairing:
Meat - Matured Wagyu beef. Pheasant pie with foie gras.
Seafood - Provençal octopus stew. Cod in raïto sauce.
Vegetables - Hearty vegetable hotpot.
Cheeses & Desserts - Truffled brie
Chateau Saint-Maur L’Excellence Rose 2023
Its limpid and brilliant color with salmon reflections. On the nose, elegant aromas of peach, pomelo and exotic fruits mingle with crunchy notes of redcurrant and raspberry. Freshness combines with a subtle bitterness, offering remarkable volume on the palate. Complex and airy, this wine reveals exquisite minerality and salinity , prolonging its long and aromatic finish. A complex and elegant wine.
Grape Varietal: 40% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 20% Cinsault, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Mourvèdre, 2% Tibouren
Food Pairing:
Meat - Veal tab and rice with chanterelle sauce.
Seafood - Grilled red mullet with dark sauce. Tuna steak with herbs.
Vegetables - Zucchini flowers stuffed with Broccio.
Cheeses & Desserts - Buffalo mozzarella. Lychee sorbet.
Chateau Saint-Maur L’Excellence Blanc 2023
With a bright golden color , this wine offers an elegant and distinguished nose, revealing honeyed aromas of acacia and vanilla nuances of bourbon. The attack on the palate is velvety, then unfolds with beautiful tension. Flavors of pear, citrus and a subtle minerality and salinity combine to provide remarkable length. A white gastronomic wine with perfect balance.
Grape Varietal: 100% Rolle
Food Pairing:
Meat - Veal steak, chanterelles and cream sauce. Pork tenderloin stuffed with sage and grilled vegetables.
Seafood - Salmon tartare and heirloom tomatoes. Snacked scallops, grilled dry scallops, chorizo juice and grilled peppers.
Vegetables - Lentil and mushroom soup.
Cheeses & Desserts - Goat cheese.
Les Brulières de Beychevelle 2021
TASTING NOTES :
Brulières de Beychevelle 2021 is an harmonious, fresh and silky wine with a very elegant nose. Brulières de Beychevelle 2021 displays great freshness and a delicate nose with liquorice notes. Harmonious on the palate. Its tannins are delicate. A very fine Brulières de Beychevelle that will appeal to wine-lovers for the next three years.
Arnaldo Rivera Barolo DOCG Bussia 2019
Shiny garnet, it emerges with a fruity and Mediterranean presence, including almonds, carobs, red apple, cumin and strawberry jam. Correspondence on the palate, with smooth tannins and the appearance of notes reminiscent of fresh and macerated flowers. Very energetic and with excellent persistence.
"Quite dense and loamy on the nose with hints of dried red fruit and spice. Medium to full body and firm, fruit-coated tannins. Lots of energy and drive on the palate, giving a long, long finish. Give this plenty of time to unravel. Best from 2024." - 93 points, James Suckling