Feminine elegance with the strength of tannins. From a crescent-shaped vineyard in the hills of Manforte d’Alba, a wine with a rich and complex character that combines the feminine grace of spicy, floral and fruits-of-the-forest aromas with the firm and decisive strength of its tannins.
Variety: nebbiolo
Production area: Monforte d’Alba
Production area: "Cru": Bricco San Pietro
Sun exposure: South
Vineyard surface: 2 hectares
Land: loam-clay
Production per hectare: 5,500 Kg
Bottles produced: about 10,000 (numbered)
France, Champagne
NV
750ml
From VINCENT COUCHE The nose erupts with aromas of crisp white pear, plum, red and yellow apple, herbs, almonds, lime, and acacia. The palate is soft, expansive, layered, and edge-less; just a vivid snapshot of Champagne’s rich terroir.
France, Loire
2022
750ml
From MANOIR DE LA TêTE ROUGE Straw yellow color with a green reflection. The nose is of white flower with notes of citrus fruits. Full-bodied with a vibrant citrus melange, juicy orchard fruit, a supple texture, and a dry mineral finish.
France, Normany
2021
750ml
From ANTOINE MAROIS From a a single variety of pear called “Plant de Blanc”. Fresh and floral with crisp pear and sea breeze. Fresh in the mouth with fine, persistent bubbles. Dry with sweet fruit at the front, followed by a nice bitterness. Balanced acidity with a hint of salt. ABV 3.5%
Spain, Catalonia
NV
1Liter
From PADRó & CO. Soft caramel in colour with shades of amber. Balsamic notes, aniseed and mountain herbs appear in the aromas. When shaken, aromas of spices emerge, such as vanilla and cloves, acquired during the resting period in wood. Caramel-like essence with candied fruits. In the mouth, initially warm and enveloping giving way to a blend of refreshing and elegant tanginess and a soft and velvety sweetness. ABV 15%
France, Rhône Valley
2023
750ml
From LES VIGNERONS D’ESTEZARGUES A pure representation of the most important white varieties of the Rhône Valley. A weighty-white chock full of notes of honeyed apricots, yellow melon and ripe citrus.
Italy, Tuscany
2019
750ml
From SIRO PACENTI Structured and elegant, with silky tannins and a long finish. This wine comes from two vineyards with vines over 35 years old; annual production is around 30,000 bottles. 99 pts. James Suckling