New wines
To start, Dominio do Bibei (Galicia) have released a new white from DO Ribeiro called Lalume. It is glently oaked using 600 Liters barrel in order to give some extra complexity, without dominating the wine. Low availability, 17.50 euros.
Also from Galicia is the surprising Tabla de Sumar! An unusual and exotic Albarino. Full-bodied, unoaked, peachy, apricot. We rarely tasted something like this, it very good and clearly confusing if tasted blind! 9.88 euros a bottle
Then, from La Rioja we are now stocking white wines from Finca de la Rica (Nomada, El buscador…). As a result, this brand new wine is called Candelera. It is a classic blend of Garnacha, Viura and Malvasia. It has been aged 4 months in new oak, for some more complexity. The result is a medium-bodied white great for food, that shows ginger notes and some discreet spicy notes.
13.00 Euros a bottle.
From Hungary, we carry the Pajzos wine from Tokaji. It is elaborated entirely with Furmint, it light-bodied, unoaked and has 5 to 6 gr/L of residual sugar that makes it perfect as an aperitif or with some slightly spicy food! 10.50 euros a bottle.
Now, for the reds we have some pretty good news! Especially for those looking for fine Italian wines. We now offer various wines from La Spinetta (Piamonte), such as the Nebbiolo Langhe which is a good introduction to Barolo/barbaresco at a kinder price 19.25 euros a bottle. After that, we also have the Barbaresco Bordini for 38.50 euros a bottle. In addition, if you fancy something fruitier the Barbara d-Asti Ca’di Pian will do the trick perfectly for 18.50 euros.
Decant them at least 1 hour before!
Mos importantly, James Suckling gave 93/100 points to a stunning Ribera Del Duero wine, known as Pagos de Valcerracin Crianza 2016, (12.85 euros a bottle). The estate is located near the castle of Penafiel, and their Italian wine-maker is highly talented. A wine to look for!
And above all, from Bordeaux, we were amazed by the great Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Fonroque 2016 (own by the Moueix Family, Chateau Petrus), 42.00 euros a bottle, but it is without a doubt the nicest Bordeaux we have tasted this year! Savoury, smoky, very well-balanced…it has everything! But yes, it is a special treat…
And finally from Spain, we have a up and coming blockburster from Alicant, produced from ungrafted vines (monastrell) called Triga. Firstly, it is vinified by a well-known Australian wine maker – Chris Ringland (always scores highly with Mr Robert Parker). And secondly it has to be decanted it 24 hours before, if not the magic will not take place! Rich, intense, chocolatey, full-bodied… not for the faint of heart! 28.75 Euros a bottle.
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