Wine:

The 2020 Red Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is an unusual wine with aromas of pine, thyme, and black fruits and a beautiful balance of consistent, ripe, concentrated fruit and texture. The palate is fresh and mellow, making it a wine fit for the table, ideal to pair with prime rib or leg of lamb with rosemary. A very pleasant wine to be savored without delay. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Destemming of the grapes, fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 15 days. Aging in stainless steel and concrete tanks. Nomacork stopper

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Dark ruby red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Fine and concentrated with notes of pine, fresh and ripe black fruits.

Palate:

Balanced and suave, this wine reveals a magnificent texture with velvety and smooth tannins.

Temperature:

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Prime rib, leg of lamb with rosemary, rack of lamb with a herb crust, munster cheese with cumin.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A pioneer in organic viticulture since the 1980s, Jasci is a family estate located in the heart of Italy. More precisely, in the Abruzzo region, a mountainous province open to the Adriatic Sea, where the Montepulciano and Trebbiano grapes are celebrated. On 12 hectares, Donatello and Piera Jasci craft fresh and perfectly digestible wines, like this radiant red wine.

Wine:

Mourvèdre, merlot, and tintorera, which is none other than alicante bouschet, come together in the blend of this 2021 red La Francesita cuvée. Both ripe and intense with juicy red and black fruits, punctuated by a hint of graphite from the merlot, this Spanish ensemble is fresh, complemented by restrained oak. Supple and rich, we appreciate this cuvée for its structure, fine tannins, and a finish with notes of licorice and smoke. Modern and approachable, it's the quintessential everyday pleasure wine, perfect for convivial gatherings and summer barbecues. At this price, it's a must-try.

Vinification:

Traditional vinification. Aged in 500-litre French oak barrels for 6 months.

Certified vegan wine.

Color:

Dark red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Ripe and intense, with juicy red and black fruit, a hint of graphite from the Merlot adds to the freshness of the sober oak.

Palate:

Supple and rich, this wine is appreciated for its woody structure blending with delicate tannins on a smoky, licorice finish.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef, mushroom and hazelnut sauce, roasted vegetable and spice pie, tapas and artisanal charcuterie.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

Spain, an endless source of exemplary successes shaped by diverse terroirs, never ceases to amaze us. Bodegas Antonio Candela plays its part in the viticultural revolution currently underway in the country, offering us a sensational wine full of fruit and depth from Yecla in the southeastern part of Spain, presented under the Parcelica range.