Château Crabitey 2023 – Graves

Château Crabitey 2023 – Graves

The nose is subtle and precise, lemony. It expresses notes of lemon, lime, apricot, white peach, a slight limestone minerality, a touch of hay in the background, a hint of toast, as well as fine floral notes (dried lime, acacia). The palate is straight, precise, with a woody (toasted) finish. It expresses more tangy flavors…

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Château Brondelle 2023 – Graves

Château Brondelle 2023 – Graves

The nose is textured, juicy and fruity. It expresses notes of candied lemon, pineapple, apricot, lime, candied grapefruit, as well as pastry cream, toasted brioche and vanilla in the background. On the palate, the attack is mineral and toasted. Then, we find the flavors of lemon, lime, grapefruit, as well as a fine herbaceous touch….

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Ad Francos 2023 – Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Ad Francos 2023 – Francs Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The first nose is reserved, a little bitter and lemony. It expresses notes of grapefruit, lemon, lime zest, a touch of hay and apricot, combined with notes of lime blossom, honey and wax. The palate is gourmand and fleshy. The texture is oily and slightly buttery. It expresses flavors of peach, apricot, toast, hazelnut, candied,…

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Cave des Onze Communes Petite Arvine Miniera Valle d’Aosta Dop 2022

Cave des Onze Communes Petite Arvine Miniera Valle d’Aosta Dop 2022

Cave des Onze Communes  is  one of the most performant cooperatives in the entires Valle d’Aosta region, northwest of Italy. Founded in the 1990s, it has undertaken a path of continuous growth and improvement, reaching an impressive production of around 500,000 bottles annually, a remarkable volume for the region. The 160 associated companies cultivate a total…

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Ca di Frei – Vermentino Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC 2023

Ca di Frei – Vermentino Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC 2023

The project was born on the hills of Imperia, thanks to the will of two very young men, Andrea and Simone, who pay homage to the white Vermentino grape with a minimalist approach. The vines, which grow on marly and clay soils, reach up to 350 meters above sea level, facing south and southeast. After…

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Contrada Zisola – 2022 Catarrato – Terre Siciliane IGT

Contrada Zisola – 2022 Catarrato – Terre Siciliane IGT

Beautiful nose of citrus fruits. It is fruity, precise and offers a good sharpness / purity. It reveals notes of fresh quince, pulpy / fresh lime and small notes of pulpy peach associated with touches of flowers, lemon leaves as well as discreet hints of limestone / terroir. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers…

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Belguardo V 2020 – Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore

Belguardo V 2020 – Maremma Toscana DOC Vermentino Superiore

The nose is fruity, fresh, mineral, tense, precise and offers a certain fat / creaminess. It reveals notes of pulpy vine peach, pulpy green apple and small notes of quite ripe citrus fruits associated with a subtle hint of clementine. The palate is mineral, juicy, pulpy and offers a beautiful almost tannic structure as well…

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Lunae – Labianca 2023 – Liguria di Levante

Lunae – Labianca 2023 – Liguria di Levante

(80% vermentino, 20% malvasia) The nose offers notes of bright apple, vine peach and small notes of rose, honeysuckle associated with touches of passion fruit, exotic fruits as well as a hint of starfruit, citrus and a discreet pearly (nacre)/iodine hint. The palate is nicely structured, fresh, nicely gourmand, enveloping and offers a fine richness,…

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Ribolla Gialla – Venezia Giulia IGT 2023

Ribolla Gialla – Venezia Giulia IGT 2023

Among the most emblematic grapes of the region, Ribolla Gialla introduces us to floral and delicate aromas, though not lacking in intensity and sensory depth that evoke dried fruit. This particular Ribolla, bypassing the aging on the lees for 4 months, presents nose notes of aromatic herbs, chamomile, and hay. On the palate, it is rich…

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Caiarossa 2022 – Toscana Bianco IGT

Caiarossa 2022 – Toscana Bianco IGT

The nose is nicely built, finely tight and offers a fine density as well as a good definition. The wine needs to be put in carafe. There are notes of Mirabelle plum, fresh yellow flowers and small notes of fresh/juicy berries associated with fine quince touches as well as hints of fresh nutmeg, bright apple,…

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