Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, and Grenache (Garnacha) – France and Spain
The two countries in Torcuato Huerta’s life also come together in Purulio, his captivating and vibrant red blend. Torcuato was born in El Marchal, a tiny village in...
Around 30 grape varieties grow on the 10 hectares of vineyards at Barranco Oscuro. 31 is what Lorenzo Valenzuela once said a few years ago, but one or two may have been added in the meantime. The Valenzuelas try things out, see what suits their rather unique terroir best and have no fear of conta...
The Alpujarras is a rugged mountain region in eastern Andalusia, characterized by steep valleys and a landscape of rocky terrain interspersed with Mediterranean shrubs. In the 15th century, its remote canyons and gorges served as the final refuge for many Muslims expelled from Granada during the...
Rossese is sensitive, delicate, and subtle.Its color is as transparent as contact lenses and lighter than blood. After a few years, it shifts to a rust-colored orange. It ages moderately, oxidizes easily, and requires attention. It’s understandable, then, that there are only about 80 hectares of ...
The Valenzuela family are the undisputed pioneers among Spain’s growing community of natural winemakers. They rely on the natural resilience of their vines and a climate where occasional morning dew from clouds is swiftly dried by the powerful sun and winds.
Manuel Valenzuela planted his Garnach...
Vinos Autenticos/Barranco Oscuro: La Traviesa Tinto 2021
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The La Traviesa Tinto goes onto the cap of Vinos Autenticos, a Spanish wine dealer who has the wines in the program that we also had, we would primarily act with Spanish or French wines. So it is actually a dealer wine, with that only a third of the truth. The second third are winegrowers from th...
Teran: The Soul of the Karst
Teran is a variety best appreciated within the context of Istrian culture and cuisine: paired with pršut, goulash, jota(stew), or musetto (boiled sausage), and enjoyed in the rustic ambiance of an osmiza, amid the winter winds of the Karst. On its own, Teran can feel...
Igiea: A Pure Barbera from Alto Monferrato
Igiea is a pure Barbera from Alto Monferrato. However, due to Italy's, like other European countries’, somewhat convoluted regulations on how a grape variety and a region should be represented in a wine, this cannot be mentioned on the label. Instead, Gu...
While Syrah plays a significant role also in the Moretto, it shares this status equally with Perricone and Nerello Mascalese. The latter has gained recognition beyond Sicily, thanks to the success stories of Etna wines. Perricone, however, remains relatively unknown, though that will soon change....
Slightly above the vineyards of the Swiss Valais, the "Cerro Las Monjas" sets the altitude record for vineyards on mainland Europe. Including the islands, only Tenerife boasts higher vineyards in Europe.
In the Cerro Las Monjas vineyard of Barranco Oscuro, located in the Alpujarras—the southern p...
Le Trame has, for nearly three decades, demonstrated the direction Chianti could—and should—take. To borrow Jonathan Nossiter's words, it is "liquid memory." It is also a bridge to the future, a wine that merges the history of a style (Chianti) with the signature of a great winemaker. Giovanna Mo...
Aur-oura: The Entry-Level Wine from Rocco di Carpeneto
The Aur-oura by Lidia and Paolo is an outstanding example of the quality that Dolcetto can offer, even though it is classified as DOC. This voluntary downgrade does not detract from the excellence of the wine, which impresses with its complex...
Vespolina: A Rare Star in the Spotlight
Giacomo Colombera and Cristiano Garella’s latest project shines a spotlight on Vespolina, a grape variety that typically plays a supporting role in the Nebbiolo blends of northern Piedmont. This time, however, Vespolina takes center stage—and it’s no surpr...
Although Aldo Viola's home is in Sicily, he frequently looks beyond the island, especially towards France. This is made easier by his personal connection, as he has lived there several times and practically absorbed the language with his mother's milk (his mother is from France).
The Saignée is a...
Dolcetto takes center stage here, with no other variety vying for attention. The wine is aged in old vats, fermented with its own yeasts, and undergoes a lengthy maceration period of 40 days. Harvesting is done manually, and vineyard work focuses on minimal yields (2500kg/ha). Sulfur is used in o...