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Brand: Chateau Pontet-canet
Category: Alcoholic Beverages

We are in the Pauillac region of Bordeaux. Here, on the left bank of the Gironde, this interesting red wine is produced. Chteau Pontet-Canet, 5ème Cru Classé, is the result of biodynamic farming, an agricultural approach that aims to respect and enhance the natural balance of the terroir. Certified by Demeter, this estate is a fine example of sustainability and respect for the environment, guaranteeing the production of authentic, high quality wines. The blend is composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. This selection gives the wine a unique complexity and depth, with a structure that guarantees a long life. In the cellar, the approach is non-interventionist and aims to bring out the characteristics of the grapes and terroir to the full. Ageing takes place with great care, with 50% of the wine in new barriques, 35% in cement amphorae and 15% in one-year barriques. This process gives the wine a unique complexity and structure. Chteau Pontet-Canet is distinguished by its complex aromatic profile, with notes of blackcurrants and black cherries. Then nuts, thyme, cocoa powder and graphite. In the mouth, it is full-bodied and enveloping, with layers of ultra-fine, silky tannins that elegantly coat the palate, allowing the juicy, vibrant fruit to shine through.
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Brand: La Spinona
Category: Alcoholic Beverages

Experts rate 2016 as a 5-star vintage, one of the best in recent years. Accomplicated by a climatic trend that favoured a long harvest, with grapes of perfect quality. The 2016 Barolo wines, in particular, are characterised by excellent balance and structure. A fine example is this Sorì Gepin, produced by the family-run La Spinona winery in the commune of Novello. For five generations, La Spinona has cultivated the land and produced its wines with passion and respect for tradition. Sorì Gepin, in particular, is a Barolo that stands out for its aromatic complexity and the perfect balance between power and finesse. The grapes come from a single vineyard on top of a hill with southern exposure. The harvest takes place between the end of October and the beginning of November, when the Nebbiolo reaches its maximum maturity. The bunches are picked by hand and carefully selected in small baskets. After harvesting, the grapes undergo cold maceration for one day, followed by fermentation for 15-20 days, with automatic punching-down and pumping-over to allow optimal extraction of the noble substances from the skins. The malolactic fermentation, conducted at a controlled temperature, softens the natural acidity of the Nebbiolo, giving roundness and harmony to Sorì Gepin. The wine matures for approximately 18 months in large 25-hectolitre Allier and Slavonian oak casks, with barrels between 5 and 10 years old, to ensure depth without overpowering the elegance of the Nebbiolo. After barrel ageing, Sorì Gepin matures for a further 12 months in the bottle, achieving a perfect balance of freshness, structure and aromatic complexity. In the glass it is ruby red in colour, evolving towards garnet shades with age. The nose offers a rich and layered bouquet: aromas of ripe red fruits mingle with delicate floral notes and complex nuances of spices, leather and tobacco, developed during the long ageing in wood. In the mouth, Sorì Gepin is austere and deep, with robust, well-integrated tannins and extraordinary persistence. The full body and the balance between freshness and tannic intensity make it a harmonious and enveloping wine. Able to age for more than 10-15 years, Sorì Gepin is ideal with full-bodied dishes such as braised meats, roasts, game and mature cheeses. It is also perfect as a meditation wine, to be savoured slowly to grasp every nuance of its long evolutionary path.
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