Clos Réal – Rosé 2022 – Côtes de Provence

Clos Réal – Rosé 2022 – Côtes de Provence

Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault (Biodynamic) The wine shows a pale peach colour. The nose is delicately floral, revealing nuances of red currants and strawberries, supported by subtle notes of melon and peach with a hint of Mediterranean herbs in the background. The palate is powerful and round, with a creamy texture, refreshing acidity and intense…

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Clos Réal – Blanc 2021 – Côtes de Provence

Clos Réal – Blanc 2021 – Côtes de Provence

Clairette Vieilles Vignes (Biodynamic) The wine shows a pale straw colour with a copper hue. The nose is intense and open, revealing nuances of bruised apple and quince, a touch of yellow pear and pineapple, delicate hints of Mediterranean herbs. The palate is soft and fluid, with low alcohol, moderate acidity and a light body….

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I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2002 – Sicilia

I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2002 – Sicilia

The wine shows a moderate garnet colour. The nose is smoky, opening up with nuances of dried cherries, dried cranberries, figs, prunes, a touch of pomegranate and rosehip. Very complex and multi-layered. The palate is fresh and minty, almost saline, offering a pleasant umami sapidity. Despite the age there is still a lot of freshness,…

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I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2006 – Sicilia

I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2006 – Sicilia

The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a garnet rim. The nose reveals savoury notes of black olives, soya sauce and beef jus, nuances of prunes, figs and baked cherries. The palate is elegant and vertical, uplifted by crunchy, juicy acidity, balancing the bold, meaty tannins. A lot of balsamic sapidity on the palate….

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I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2011 – Sicilia

I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2011 – Sicilia

The wine shows a deep ruby colour. The nose is intense, slightly meaty and animalistic, revealing notes of mint, a touch of green pepper, nuances of Mediterranean herbs and sage. The palate is compact and linear, supported by crisp, crunchy acidity, grippy, assertive tannins, very tight structure. There is a lot of stony, earthy minerality,…

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I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2014 – Sicilia

I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2014 – Sicilia

The wine shows a pale ruby colour. The nose is heady and concentrated, with soaring notes of Mediterranean herbs, peonies, rosehip, barberry, red and black cherries. The palate offers powerful concentration, bold, fine-grained, slightly drying tannins, high complexity. The wine is muscular and heady, balanced by refreshing acidity and bright fruitiness, complemented by nuances of…

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I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2016 – Sicilia

I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2016 – Sicilia

The wine shows a pale ruby colour. The nose initially is very aromatic, dominated by notes of dried herbs, complicated by nuances of red cherries, cherry compote, a touch of peony, tar and iron. The palate is focused and precise, revealing crunchy acidity, bold and powerful structure, muscular, slightly drying, assertive tannins. Notes of orange…

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I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2020 – Sicilia

I Vigneri Vinupetra Etna Rosso 2020 – Sicilia

The wine shows a pale ruby colour. The nose is perfumed, floral, revealing notes of sour cherries, red forest berries, a touch of dark minerality, nuances of dried Mediterranean herbs. The palate offers elevated, juicy acidity, well-balanced alcohol and plush, silky tannins. The wine is packed with balsamic notes, hints of pine needles, an irony…

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Domaine Filliatreau – Château Fouquet 2020 – Saumur

Domaine Filliatreau – Château Fouquet 2020 – Saumur

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a vivid ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intense, fruity and floral, revealing notes of forest raspberries, bramble, a hint of black cherries and cassis. The palate is juicy and ripe, with good fruit concentration, fresh acidity and suave, fine-grained tannins. It offers juicy nuances of red and…

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Domaine Filliatreau – Château Fouquet – Le Clos 2019 – Saumur

Domaine Filliatreau – Château Fouquet – Le Clos 2019 – Saumur

(Biodynamic) The wine shows a bright ruby purple colour. The nose is intense and spicy, revealing nuances of cloves, cinnamon, a touch of nutmeg and balsamic, supported by notes of ripe black cherries, cherry compote, a touch of forest raspberry and cassis. The palate is juicy and vivid, offering crispy acidity, vibrant juiciness and fruit…

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