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5 Finques Reserva – Castillo Perelada
€ 15,45In the village of Peralada in Catalunya, North-East Spain, Miguel Mateu, former mayor of Barcelona and avid art and culture lover, bought Castillo Perelada in 1923. Not only did this medieval castle become Miguel’s personal cultural centre where he built up an enormous art collection, the castle also turned out to have a long tradition of wine culture: old wine cellars were discovered under the castle, where – according to old documents in the castle library – wine had been made by the Carmelites since the fourteenth century.
It was Miguel’s great dream to restore this centuries-old tradition, and so he started making wine at Perelada. When he died in 1972, Miguel’s dream was continued by his son-in-law Arturo Suqué, who, with a rigorous focus on quality, led Perelada to undergo an enormous transformation. The day-to-day management is now in the hands of Arturo’s son Javier, and Perelada can count itself among the most prestigious wine producers in Empordà, if not in the whole of Spain.
Amarone Classico
€ 52,57Cà La Bionda has been one of the best producers of Valpolicella for several years, together with greats such as Allegrini, Quintarelli and Dal Forno. The estate was founded in 1902 by Pietro Castellani, and completely renovated and raised to a higher level by the extremely modest and very dedicated visionary Alessandro Castellani and his brother Nicola, together the fourth generation. The estate has around 29 hectares of vineyards, laid out in terraces and planted with Corvina (according to Alessandro also called ‘the Pinot Noir of Italy’), Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara.
The altitude of the vineyards varies from 150 to 300 meters and with it the soil: from clay via volcanic ash to limestone. The vines are partly pruned and tied up according to the French Guyot system and partly according to Alessandro’s modern interpretation of the traditional Italian pergola system. Pesticides and herbicides are out of the question; Since 2014, Cà La Bionda has been officially certified organic.
Artéis Blanc de Blanc ’13
€ 82,95Arteis & Co. Blanc De Blancs 2013
Arteis may very well be the finest Champagne you have yet to discover. This boutique producer is crafting some exceptionally remarkable wines. These wines exhibit a powerful yet refined character, featuring vibrant citrus and green apple notes, complemented by subtle hints of almonds and brioche. It is indeed a superb bottle of sparkling wine.
2013 Vintage
Artéis & Co, emphasizing high-quality, artisanal vintage champagne, is the creation of Chef de Cave Fabien Gay (who has previously been associated with Perrier-Jouët and Mumm) and Jean-Philippe Diot, a grower from Vinay. Drawing upon their extensive experience and expertise, they sought to establish a project that honors expression and craftsmanship, rather than adhering to a conventional house style. Their goal is to produce world-class champagnes that can compete with those from the most esteemed houses, yet offer a fresher perspective at a more accessible price.
Barbaresco Basarin “Vigna Gianmatè”
€ 37,40The clay-rich sandstones of Gianmatè Vineyard give the grapes, therefore the wine organoleptic characteristics, and an aromatic complexity unlike those obtained from the remaining section of the Basarin hill. With scents of vanilla, an austere tannin and considerably pleasant persistence on the palate.
Barbera d’Alba Maria Gioana
€ 16,70Some of the finest Barbera grapes cultivated in our vineyards located in Canavere, Madonna Como, and Bordini are vinified separately and aged in small French oak barrels. Following this, the wine is allowed to mature in the bottle for several months, during which its remarkable characteristics are finalized, balanced, and enhanced.
The extended aging process in the bottle serves as an unparalleled assurance. The name of this wine is derived from an ancient local Piedmontese song, which narrates the story of a woman named Maria Gioana, who enjoyed drinking wine, and through this, all her troubles were alleviated without the assistance of a physician.
Barbera d’Alba
€ 18,80The vine is vigorous, productive, and versatile: often requiring special attention to contain its exuberance. Considered a superior wine, Barbera d’Alba has organoleptic characteristics considerably different as regards the area of origin of the grapes, characteristics enhanced and completed by its subsequent maturing.
Barbera d’Alba Bussia
€ 18,80The grapes for this wine are grown in the subarea of Bussìa, in the grounds of Cascina Canavere in the Commune of Monforte. Fermented with the skins this wine matures in 60 hectolitre casks.
Barolo Bussia – Giacosa Fratelli
€ 28,50The Fratelli (brothers) Giacosa winery is located in Neive, near Barbaresco. In the meantime, the brothers have been succeeded by their two sons, so that the name Cugini (cousins) Giacosa would be closer to the facts. In any case, Maurizio and Paolo continue their fathers’ business together. They buy grapes from farmers in the area and make wine from them themselves.
With various farmers, especially in grands crus such as Rio Sordo (Barbaresco) and Bussia (Barolo, also Barbera), they have long-term agreements about purchasing the grapes and they also dictate the treatment of the vineyard. In addition, they own various areas, including the vineyard Vigna del Mandorlo (Barolo). Fratelli Giacosa excels in solid standard quality for a reasonable price.
Bergsteen Chenin blanc
€ 30,25Christian Eedes rating – 95/100
Over the last 10 years we have made Chenin blanc our main focus at Opstal with our Carl Everson wine being the flag bearer. Our beloved Carl Everson has done most of the heavy lifting, but now we have 2 new Chenin crackers to compliment and show off our estate’s identity and further drive home the message that Chenin feels at home in our soils. We have Chenin planted on different soil types, sites and slopes with further differences in clones and rootstock combinations. In the cellar we have different vessels which we feel goes best with these different types of Chenin juices to best depict the differences mentioned earlier. That brought about the Single Site Series where we celebrate the excellence of Chenin blanc. These are small batch wines, available in limited quantities as we want most of our sales partners and markets to also have some to share in telling the Opstal story.
Bianco del Casal
€ 39,50A magnificent Cru white wine in the Burgundian style, crafted from aged Garganega and Trebbiano vines. This enchanting blend of crushed oyster shell and smoke reveals notes of apricot and sesame. The silky texture of the fruit is complemented by saline minerals and a medley of savory, exotic spices. Hints of green apple and lemon oil persist indefinitely.
Alessandro Castellani of Ca’ La Bionda gained experience as a winemaker in the cellars of Chateau Margaux, Isole e Olena, and a prestigious array of top European estates before returning to manage his family’s small certified organic farm in Valpolicella. It is perhaps unsurprising that these wines embody the Veneto’s interpretation of Burgundian Pinot Noir. All of Alessandro’s wines—whether it be the Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso, or Amarone—exhibit a level of sophistication, minerality, and balance that, in our experience, is unparalleled in the region.
Blanc Pescador – Castillo Perelada
€ 8,41In the village of Peralada in Catalunya, North-East Spain, Miguel Mateu, former mayor of Barcelona and avid art and culture lover, bought Castillo Perelada in 1923. Not only did this medieval castle become Miguel’s personal cultural centre where he built up an enormous art collection, the castle also turned out to have a long tradition of wine culture: old wine cellars were discovered under the castle, where – according to old documents in the castle library – wine had been made by the Carmelites since the fourteenth century.
It was Miguel’s great dream to restore this centuries-old tradition, and so he started making wine at Perelada. When he died in 1972, Miguel’s dream was continued by his son-in-law Arturo Suqué, who, with a rigorous focus on quality, led Perelada to undergo an enormous transformation. The day-to-day management is now in the hands of Arturo’s son Javier, and Perelada can count itself among the most prestigious wine producers in Empordà, if not in the whole of Spain.
Blauer Zweigelt – Weingut
€ 9,95Our producer of mainly delicious Grüner Veltliner, embraces every stage of winemaking with dedication, from flower to bottle, with a strong connection to nature. They cherish their vineyards and grapes, adapting to each vintage and thereby creating year after year clear and authentic wines, reflecting the true nature of the grapes. Located in a picturesque Austrian wine region, Langelois Kamptal, the company is run with passion and conviction by the Fichtenbauer Mold family.