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Tement

Tement - Vermouth `Alfred` Rosso
Zweigelt from Styria, Austria
Organic
DB3875-NV

Tement - Sauvignon Blanc Sudsteiermark "Kalk & Kreide"
Sauvignon Blanc from Styria, Austria
Organic
DB3344-23

Tement - Welschriesling Sudsteiermark Weinstock Alte Reben
Welschriesling from Styria, Austria

The Tements make incredibly complex Welschriesling. They started bottling two single-vineyards in 2011. The Weinstock Alte Reben Welschriesling comes from a small parcel in the Zieregg vineyard (plot Steinbruch). The vines were planted in 1978 and grow on coralline limestone soil and have southern...

WA:93 Organic
DB3636-20

Tement - Morillon (Chardonnay) Sudsteiermark "Muschelkalk"
Chardonnay from Styria, Austria

Morillon is the local name in Styria for Chardonnay. The "Muschelkalk" Morillon is a regional wine that comes entirely from Sudsteiermark vineyards. It's predominantly grown on coralline limestone soil, or Muschelkalk in German. After natural fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months on the...

Organic
DB3345-22

Tement - Ehrenhausen "Korallenkalk" Sudsteiermark Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc from Styria, Austria

Ehrenhausen is one of the main villages where Tement has vineyards. The vineyards in Ehrenhausen are characterized by fertile coralline limestone soil that contains fossilized seashells, called muschelkalk in German. The mineral soil requires a particularly slow and gentle maturation time. After...

WA:93 Organic
DB3346-21

Tement - Sulz Erste Lage Sudsteiermark Morillon (Chardonnay)
Chardonnay from Styria, Austria

Ried Sulz is characterized by cool clayey marl soil in combination with a warm microclimate. The vines grow in a closed mountain basin with a South - Southwestern exposition which is excellent for Chardonnay. Deep, juicy aromas paired with silky elegance are the impressive result after a 24-month...

WA:93 Organic
DB3372-19

Tement - Sulz Erste Lage Sudsteiermark Morillon (Chardonnay)
Chardonnay from Styria, Austria

JS:94 WA:93 Organic
DB3372-20

Tement - Zieregg Grosse Lage Sudsteiermark Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc from Styria, Austria

Ried Zieregg is perhaps Tement's most well-known wine. Zieregg is classified as a Grosse Lage or grand cru. Tement has 16 parcels in the Zieregg vineyard, 13 of which are planted to Sauvignon Blanc, and the sites are characterized by steep slopes, old vines, and coralline limestone. Like all of the...

WA:97 JS:96 Organic
DB3349-20

Tement - Zieregg Grosse Lage Parzellenkollektion Sudsteiermark
Sauvignon Blanc from Styria, Austria
Organic
DB3374-20

Amirault

Amirault - Bourgueil ‘Cote 50’
Cabernet Franc from Loire, France
JG:90 Organic
DB3427-21

Amirault - Saint Nicholas de Bourgeil La Mine
Cabernet Franc from Loire, France

La Mine is sourced from several plots (about 1.5 hectares altogether) of gravelly clay soils including a parcel called La Mineraie situated at the foot of Malgagnes. Hand harvested in successive passes, destemmed, undergo a 4-5 maceration and fermentation in oak vats. 8-12 months in 400L French oak...

JG:92 Organic
DB3428-21

Château Mourre du Tendre

Château Mourre du Tendre - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Très Vieilles Vignes Prestige
Grenache from Rhône, France

Château Mourre du Tendre tends 3ha of vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the lieu-dits of Le Crau, La Guigasse and Saintes-Vierges – all sandy terroirs. While primarily Grenache, planted in 1929 and 1945, there is a small portion of Mourvedre that Jacques Paumel added in 1967 to compliment the final...

JD: 90-92 WA: 93 Organic
DB3351-19

Château Mourre du Tendre - Côtes-du-Rhône Cuvée Paul
Grenache from Rhône, France

Château du Mourre du Tendre farms 10 hectares of old-vine Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault in Côtes-du-Rhône on gravelly clay soils. While most estates opt for an easy-going style at the entry level, Paul Verité, the young vigneron at Mourre du Tendre treats, this wine the same way that he does his...

Organic
DB3352-19

Olivier Rivière

Olivier Rivière - Rioja Ganko
Garnacha from Rioja, Spain

• Ganko is another nickname that Olivier has acquired, but this one came from his Japanese importer. It means “stubborn,” which is a useful trait for any outsider, especially one making wine his own way in Rioja. Ganko comes from a site at 600 meters in elevation near the village of Cárdenas in...

JS:95 Organic
DB3485-20

Olivier Rivière - Rioja Rayos Uva
Tempranillo from Rioja, Spain

Rayos Uva is Olivier’s version of a Bourgogne Rouge sourced from fruit grown in the sandy, gravelly and alluvial soils of Rioja Baja. The blend is dependent on the vintage but usually includes Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Graciano – percentages change each year to create a brightly fruity version of...

WA:90+ Organic
DB3517-22

Olivier Rivière - Rioja La Bastid Blanco
Viura from Rioja, Spain

A blend of 85% Viura and 15% Garnacha Blanca from nine plots in Rioja Alavesa. Since the ‘19 vintage, Olivier’s has moved this project to the village of Cárdenas, where he has been expanding his vineyard holdings. Olivier considers this wine his Côtes de Nuits Blanc in his own internal hierarchy....

Organic
DB3486-21

Olivier Rivière - Rioja Gabaxo
Garnacha from Rioja, Spain

Olivier’s only wine that blends fruit from a range of sites within Rioja. The Tempranillo (40%) is from Rioja Alavesa, planted on a rocky, clay-limestone soil at an elevation of 500 meters above sea level. The Garnacha (40%) and Graciano (20%) are from two different plots in Cárdenas on red clay at...

WA:92 Organic
DB3484-19

Olivier Rivière - Rioja Gabaxo
Garnacha from Rioja, Spain

JS:94 Organic
DB3484-20

Anna Espelt

Anna Espelt - Pla de Tudela
Picapolla from Catalonia, Spain

100% Picapolla, (not to be confused with Picpoul) a grape that is very closely related to Clairette. This varietal is known for its ability to retain acidity, even in the warmest of climates, therefore these grapes, around 15 years old, are ideally suited to areas of Mas Mares closest to the sea....

TA;90 Organic
DB3531-20

Anna Espelt - Pla de Gates Blanc
Grenache Blanc from Catalonia, Spain
Organic
DB3529-22

Anna Espelt - Pla de Gates Negre
Garnacha from Catalonia, Spain
Organic
DB3528-21

Celler del Roure

Celler del Roure - Cullerot Blanco
Pedro Ximenez from Valencia, Spain

Cullerot, which means tadpole, is the white that Pablo makes in the old cellar utilizing heirloom and indigenous varieties including Macabeo (30%), Pedro Ximénez (30%), Malvasía (10%), Verdil (10%), and others. Vines were planted in clay loam, and sandy loam at about 600m elevation and range from...

WA:92 JG:92 Organic
DB3388-21

Celler del Roure - Cullerot Blanco
Pedro Ximenez from Valencia, Spain

Organic
DB3388-23

Celler del Roure - Safrà
Mando from Valencia, Spain

Safrà is a blend of Mandó (70%), an indigenous grape of this part of Valencia, with a small amount of another indigenous variety, Arcos (30%). Harvested by hand and partially destemmed, this cuvée is fermented by natural yeasts in stone lagars and stainless steel tanks then aged for 6 months in...

WA:93+ Organic
DB3389-21

Celler del Roure - Vermell
Garnacha Tintorera from Valencia, Spain

Vermell is a blend featuring 70% Garnacha Tintorera – a 19th-century, French crossing of Garnacha and Aramon Noir that was widely planted after phylloxera, 25% Mando and for this particular vintage, 5% Arcos. Hand harvested, destemmed, and fermented by natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks and...

WA:92 JG: 90 Organic
DB3390-20

Fedellos Do Couto

Fedellos Do Couto - As Xaras
Mencia from Galicia, Spain

100% Mencia from the villages of Chandoiro and Larouco in the Val do Bibei (500-600 elevation) on 20 year old vines. Grapes are hand-harvested, left whole cluster and undergo a natural yeast fermentation in plastic bins. 40-60 day maceration/pigeage followed by 8 months in a 20HL concrete tank and...

Organic
DB3439-21

Fedellos Do Couto - Bastarda
Bastardo from Galicia, Spain
WA:96 Organic
DB3464-21

Fedellos Do Couto - Conasbrancas
Godello from Galicia, Spain

A blend of primarily Godello with Dona Blanca, Albariño, Treixadura, Lado, & Torrontes grown on 60-80 year vines in Granite, slate, and sand soils (450-650m). Grapes are hand harvested left 70% whole cluster and under go natural yeast “co-fermentation” in barrel. After 40 day skin contact with...

WA:94 Organic
DB3465-22

Fedellos Do Couto - Conasbrancas
Godello from Galicia, Spain

Organic
DB3465-21

Gramona

Gramona - Penedes ‘Gessami’ (Sauvignon Blanc/Muscat)
Sauvignon Blanc from Catalonia, Spain

A blend of the native Muscat (both Frontignan and d’Alexandrie), and the nonnative but heat-tolerant Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc. Well over half of the cuvee is Sauvignon Blanc, which provides both the body and acidity. The Muscat, in addition to a small proportion of Gewurztraminer, boost...

Organic
DB3602-22

Gramona - Corpinnat La Cuvee ECO
Xarel-lo from Catalonia, Spain
GP:91 JG:91+ WA:91 Organic
DB3606-19

Gramona - Corpinnat Imperial
Xarel-lo from Catalonia, Spain
WA:93 Organic
DB3605-18

Podere Giardino

Podere Giardino - Malvasia dell’Emilia "Suoli Cataldi"- Metodo Ancestrale
Malvasia from Emilia-Romagna, Italy

100% Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, harvested in late August/early September. The grapes were crushed and macerated for 36 hours. Fermentation was spontaneous in stainless steel; malolactic was completed. Secondary fermentation was in bottle, with the addition of unfermented must from the same...

VM:91 WE:93 Organic
DB3397-21

Podere Giardino - Reggiano Lambrusco Rosso "Suoli Cataldi"
Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy

30% Lambrusco Marani (acidity), 30% Lambrusco Salamino (perfume), 30% Lambrusco Oliva (color and sugar), and 10% Lambrusco Maestri (structure), from 2.1 hectares. Cco-harvested and co-fermented. Alcoholic fermentation was in stainless steel with 6 days of maceration on the skins. Malolactic did...

Organic
DB3395-23

Podere Giardino - Reggiano Lambrusco Rosato "Suoli Cataldi"
Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy

100% Lambrusco Marani from 1.5ha, perfect for rosè with its light color and high acidity. Harvest was on October 2nd. The grapes were direct pressed, without maceration. Fermentation was in stainless steel. Malolactic did not occur. Secondary fermentation in autoclave. 6.5g/l residual sugar, but...

Organic
DB3396-22

Podere Giardino - Lambrusco dell’Emilia Rosso "Suoli Cataldi"- Metodo Ancestrale
Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy

25% Lambrusco Marani, 25% Lambrusco Salamino, 25% Lambrusco Oliva, 15% Lambrusco Grasparossa, 10% Lambrusco Maestri, co-harvested on Sept 25th. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless w/ 4 days of skin contact. Malolactic was completed. Secondary fermentation was in bottle, with the addition of...

Organic
DB3399-22

Torre alle Tolfe

Torre alle Tolfe - Chianti Colli Senesi
from Tuscany, Italy

The Chianti Colli Senesi ‘normale’ is 100% Sangiovese. Maceration lasted a month. Aged for one year in cement. This is an overdelivering Sangiovese, with perfectly encapsulated fruit and just the right amount of supporting grip. 10,000 bottles made. The label reads, “Year 800- Tolfo dei Gricci...

Organic
DB3361-21

Torre alle Tolfe - Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
from Tuscany, Italy

The Riserva is 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1993. Maceration lasted a month. Aging was for 16-18 months, first in cement, and then in a new chestnut wood botte of 1000L. 3,000 bottles made. It is deeper and more savory than the ‘normale.’ The inscription on the...

Organic
DB3362-20

Torre alle Tolfe - Canaiolo IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Canaiolo, usually one of the prime blending partners for Sangiovese, is seen here in purezza. Canaiolo may take its name from “rosa canina” (rosehip), and those bright, brambly flavors are certainly on display in this focused, energetic wine. 3 weeks of maceration. Aging in cement for 10 months. ...

Organic
DB3363-20

Torre alle Tolfe - Ciliegiolo IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Ciliegiolo is either the parent or child of Sangiovese. It has a lot in common with its more famous relative, though it has a bit more color, less nervous acidity, and it thrives in warmer, sunnier climes. It feels right at home at Le Tolfe, at 320m. 3 weeks of maceration. Aging is in cement and...

Organic
DB3364-21

Torre alle Tolfe - IGT Toscana Rosato "Lunella"
from Tuscany, Italy

80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo from 3km outside Siena. Each variety was separately destemmed and crushed. After 4 hours of maceration, pink juice was bled off of each tank and a blend was made. This is textural, medium-deep in color, and extremely Tuscan. 3,000 bottles made. Certified organic.

Organic
DB3360-23

Torre alle Tolfe - Colorino IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Colorino is a member of the teinturier grape family, in which both the skins and pulp exude red juice. (see also: Alicante Bouschet, Saperavi, Ancellotta). It is a traditional dance partner w/ Sangiovese, with just a small percent giving a boost to the latter’s notoriously light and unstable...

Organic
DB3365-21

Torre alle Tolfe - Colorino IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Organic
DB3365-22

Torre alle Tolfe - Chianti Colli Senesi
from Tuscany, Italy

Organic
DB3361-22

Praesidium

Praesidium - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva
Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy
VM:94 Organic
DB3642-19

Praesidium - Bianco IGT Terre Aquilane "Lucì" (Trebbiano Abruzzese)
Trebbiano Abruzzese from Abruzzo, Italy

Lucì (short for Lucia), is made with 100% Trebbiano Abruzzese, perhaps the higest-quality biotype of the many Trebbianos found throughout Italy. It comes from a 0.8ha parcel called Vigna La Monacesca, planted in 2013, with a northeast exposure. Harvest was on Sept 22, at yields of 6,200kg/ha (42hl...

Organic
DB3640-21

Praesidium - Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Superiore
Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy

100% Montepulciano. Praesidium's iconic Cerasuolo comes from four different northeast-facing parcels of Montepulciano, planted in 1965, 1973, 1995, and 2006. Harvested at red-wine ripeness, maceration for 4 days. Long aging in stainless steel. The Cerasuolo is either a light red or a dark rosè,...

VM:92 Organic
DB3641-23

Praesidium - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva "A Marianna"
Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy

A Marianna (dedicated to Ottaviano and Antonia's grandmother), is not made every year. It comes from from a 1-hectare selection of the estate's oldest vines, dating back to 1962. The grapes were destemmed, crushed, and spontaneously fermented between stainless steel, Slavonian oak tonneaux (650L)...

Organic
DB3643-15