Amphibolite remains in contact with the lees for six months. Vinification takes place in concrete underground tanks and fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts, as Jo does with all his wines. It is by no means a neutral wine and remains entirely consistent with the style of the region. Mineral, with beautifully juicy if slightly acidic citrus...
The truth is that we like rosés that stand up and walk a different path, without being made with the intention of just wetting our lips in the summer. The Alchymikos shows the distinctive floral side of Muscatela with an underlying but underlying strength from the Mavrodaphne fruit. It is full of cool raspberry and cherry but has a darker mineral note....
As if the terroir "comes alive" through the process of extraction with the skins. Aromas of the mountain, full of dried herbs, cedar, pine and garrigues. Sweetness of the spoon from orange peel, spiciness from ginger, with a fantastic phenolic "bite" in the mouth and tremendous flavor range at the same time. Full of vibrancy, complexity, excellent...
Malvasia de Colares, which is genetically different from other varieties bearing the same name, is planted on the region's characteristic sandy soils with great care and effort to protect it from the strong, salt-laden Atlantic winds. In the cool coastal climate, alcohol is always restrained in these wines and the character is full of umami salinity and...
Absolutely traditional vinification with 100% whole bunches and ageing in old barrels for twelve to fourteen months. It's amazing how the old-fashioned approach allows the terroir to shine through, accentuating the subtle differences between the vineyards. Elegant with fine characteristics but with nerve and substance alongside its floral and fruity...
Absolutely traditional vinification with 100% whole bunches and maturation in old barrels for twelve to fourteen months. It's amazing how the old-fashioned approach lets the terroir shine by sharpening the subtle differences between vineyards. Delicate with fine lines but with nerve and substance alongside its floral and fruity profile - think rose,...
Still etched in our memory is the initial shock of the rich, amber colour and the distinctive aromas and textures of Sebastien Riffault's wines. That afternoon in the hamlet of Sury-en-Vaux his natural wines challenged our opinions and palates to a great extent. Like all of Sebastien's wines, Akmenine Blanc is a perfectly natural, archaic take on...
