sabato 25 maggio 2019

Domaine Joseph Gruss & Fils Cremant D’alsace brut Grande Cuvee



CREMANT D’ALSACE BRUT GRANDE CUVEE
Lime- and sandstone soils from Eguisheim.
Blend of:
60 % Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois
20% Chardonnay
20 % Pinot Noir
Maturation on lies : 24-30 months
Age of vines 25+ and 35+ years old
Yields ca. 77 hl/ha
100% selective hand harvest
Fermented and matured in stainless steel vats
Alc. 12,5 % Vol.
Residual Sugar 6,0 g/l
Acidity 6,5 g/l H2T
intense and very fine bubbles, nice and shiny with hints of delicate yellow. Lots of yellow fruit aromas on the nose, peaches and white flowers delicate smoke. The wine is round and fresh on the palate, lots of fresh fruit, a rounded butter and great balance. Delicate foods should be paired such as scallops, sweet-sour fish dishes or sweet baked deserts with dried fruits. To be enjoyed in 1 to 3 years.


Domaine Joseph Gruss & Fils Pinot Gris Casse - Noisette




Pinot Gris CASSE - NOISETTE 2017
Lime- and sandstone from the parcel “Backoeffele” that means “Backer’s oven”. Situated in the middle of Eguisheim, it is a plot that concentrate the heat and makes early ripeness.

Age of vines 18 years old
Yields ca. 52 hl/ha
100% selective hand harvest
Fermented and matured in oak barrels of 500l (15% new)
Alc. 13,5 % Vol.
Residual Sugar 1,5 g/l
Acidity 4,7 g/l H2T

Yellow golden color with hints of green and brilliant. A beautiful expression on the nose with aromas of ripe peaches and apricots, fig, smoky and toasted bread, and some buttery. Round and full on the palate balanced with some crisp and distinctive toasted freshness. A food wine to drink with white meats, smoked or grilled, fish with cream sauce, scallops and lobster. Potential for laying down : 5 to 7 years.

venerdì 22 marzo 2019

Icardi - Barolo DOCG "PAREJ" 2014 Biologic






                                                   Barolo DOCG "PAREJ" 2014 Biologic 

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo. A cuvée born from the vineyards of Barolo Sant'Anna (La Morra), Collaretto (Serralunga) and Fossati (Barolo).
Soil: marny and calcareous.
Exposure: south. Altitude: 380m above sea level.
Cultivation method: Guyot.
4,500 plants/ha.
Productive vine average age: 40 years.
Vineyard yield: 60 q/ha.
Harvesting: manual.
Harvesting period: end of October.
Vinification: 15-day fermentation in stainless steel wine vats.
Controlled temperature: 33°C.
Temperature control: automatic.
Ageing: in new French barriques for 36 months.
Colour: ruby red. Scent: rich and spicy..
Hints of ripe cherry.
A wine pleasant for its softness.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Food matching: game, veal and pork roasts. Long-seasoned cheese.
Preservation: 25 years

Icardi - Barbaresco DOCG "MONTUBERT" 2015 Biologic





                                            Barbaresco DOCG "MONTUBERT" 2015 Biologic

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo. A cuvée born from the vineyards of Barbaresco Serraboella and Starderi (Neive)
Soil: marny and calcareous.
Exposure: south southwest. Altitude: 280m above sea level.
Cultivation method: Guyot.
5,000 plants/ha.
Productive vine average age: 35-40 years.i
Vineyard yield: 60 q/ha.
Harvesting: manual.
Harvesting period: end of October.
Vinification: 15-day fermentation in stainless steel wine vats.
Controlled temperature: 32°C.
Temperature control: automatic.
Ageing: in new French barriques for 24 months.
Colour: bright ruby red. Garnet touch with ageing.
Scent: elegant with hints of blackberry and violet.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Food matching: long-cooked red meat courses - braised and stewed courses. Game.
Mid-seasoned cheese without herbs.
Preservation: 20 years.

giovedì 21 marzo 2019

Icardi-Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG “Nuj Suj” 2016 Biologic





                                        Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG “Nuj Suj”  Biologic
Vintage: 2016
Appellation: Barbera d'Asti DOCG
Grape: barbera 100%. A cuvée born from the vineyards of Moncucco, Mombercelli and Vinchio.
Ageing: in new French barriques for 18 months
Alcohol: 14%
Bottle size: 0.75l
Serve at: 16/18 °C
Colour: Intense ruby red with violet hues and garnet red shades with ageing.
Scent: Intense, elegant, spicy to the right point thanks to the ageing in wood barrel
Flavour: Full bodied, harmonious and balanced
Pairing: Main dishes featuring red meat, Main dishes featuring white meats, Meat-based pasta or rice dishes

venerdì 4 gennaio 2019

Azienda Agricola LE VII Brut millesimato Trento DOC

LEVII BRUT MILLESIMATO TRENTO DOC 
Classic method obtained with only Chardonnay grapes at high altitude and refined on yeasts for a minimum of 36 months. The long aging gives harmony and elegance preserving finesse and freshness typical of the mountain.

Wine type White sparkling classic method
Classification DOC Trento Spumante Bianco
Format 0,75 l Standard
Country Italy
Region Trentino Alto Adige
Grapes 100% Chardonnay
Location Brenta Dolomites
System Guyot.
Yield x hectare 60 q/ha.
Harvest Manual with selection.
Aging Minimum 36 months on yeasts.
Alcohol 12.50% by volume
Matching For all meals, preference for molluscs, crustaceans, fish and risotto.