Foreign Wines

Douro Red
Portugal
It is an elegant combination of red fruits and well-integrated oak notes, with a lively acidity that provides a fresh palate and an excellent backbone to this wine. It has an intense garnet color with violet reflections, intense aromas of red cherry with hints of sweet basil and white pepper.

Merlot 77%, Cabernet Sauvignon 19%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Malbec 1%
Château La Croix St. Vincent is born in vineyards located in the southern part of the Pomerol plateau.
It is produced mainly with Merlot grapes and with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec grapes, harvested and selected entirely by hand. After traditional fermentation in steel for 14-16 weeks at controlled temperature, the wine ages for 11-15 months in partially new oak barrels before being released on the market.
It presents an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it opens with elegant aromas of red berry fruits. On the palate, it is complex and smooth, with ripe tannins.

region of Carso - Slovenia
The Terrano from Vina Cotar is a red wine that is agile and taut like a violin string. It's like biting into a crunchy red fruit, combining its wild character with texture, freshness, and a light tannin. A dangerously drinkable wine!
When in winter you are at home in front of the warmth of your fireplace preparing roasted chestnuts and outside your window the first snowflakes are falling, it's time to open a nice Terrano, which will make your afternoon even more relaxing.

Grapes

Malbec, Corvina.

Tasting notes

Appearance intense ruby red.
Nose ripe cherry and sweet spices.
Palate rich and intense with cherry and berries, good persistence and soft tannins.
A red wine with unprecedented aromatic richness, produced at the organic estate Masi Tupungato in Mendoza, Argentina. A modern wine with an unconventional style, striking for its fruity intensity and light spiciness. It draws its strong and generous nature from the local Malbec grape, while the slightly dried Corvina Veronese gives it the pleasant and friendly style of Venetian wines.

California Pinot Noir Private Selection.
It comes from the northernmost area of the California Central Coast, where the Pinot Noir branded Robert Mondavi Private Selection is produced. The more continental climate of the region has proven to be extraordinarily suitable for hosting this famous French variety, which over the decades has adapted very well to this particular area of California. Thus, a particularly dynamic red is born, rich in facets, capable of evolving magnificently in the bottle over the years.
Aging: Stainless steel tank, French oak
Color: Light ruby red.
Aroma: On the nose, floral notes of rose are initially perceived, followed by decidedly fruity tones that evoke memories of strawberries, cherries, and raspberries.

Taste: On the palate, it is consistent with the nose, revealing itself to be harmonious, soft, and of excellent length.

Rioja - Spain
Calzadas de Aradón is a high-quality red wine made from a blend of Tempranillo (80%), Garnacha (10%), and Graciano (10%). With its elegant and deep ruby color, it offers an intense and complex bouquet with notes of berries, mineral touches, and hints of incense and licorice. On the palate, it is soft with a long aftertaste, enriched by the freshness and fruity flavor of the Graciano and Garnacha varieties.

Clarendelle Médoc Rouge Clarence Dillon is a red wine with a long and enveloping taste that recalls the well-defined personality of the Bordeaux vineyards, Médoc. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot grapes, it is a rich AOC Médoc full of aromas and hints of the local terroir: a voluminous glass with a robust character.

This second wine from the prestigious Château Cos d’Estournel comes from the younger vines of the estate. In the past, this production was intended for Château de Marbuzet, but in 1994, the cellars of Cos decided to start producing a second wine. The young vines, aged between 5 and 20 years, are cultivated with the same care as the older vines. Powerful, enveloping, intensely aromatic, and extremely persistent on the palate: Les Pagodes de Cos is a wine of great elegance. We recommend tasting it after two to three years of aging to appreciate all its greatness.

Maceration of 3 weeks with whole clusters - Indigenous yeasts - Aging for 8 months in 30 hl wood

Silver Heights - Est Helan Mountain - Ningxia Region
Biodynamic Cabernet Sauvignon.
Silver Heights represents a new horizon for the wine world. It is, in fact, a Chinese estate located in the Ningxia region. Its origins date back to 1997, when Gao Lin began cultivating vines in these lands, which had particularly favorable pedoclimatic conditions for viticulture. In the following year, he undertook a series of trips to France and Germany to study and expand his knowledge of new trends and techniques practiced in Europe. His daughter refined her technical preparation with oenological studies in Bordeaux, where she also worked at Château Calon Ségur, before completing her knowledge with a series of visits to the main wine regions of old Europe, before returning home with a valuable baggage of experiences.

The new generation has consolidated the company, making it one of the most important high-end estates in the country. It quickly stood out in the Chinese landscape thanks to a wealth of knowledge from the best European domaines. Today, the property has a comprehensive area of about fifty hectares, which are cultivated following the principles of biodynamics. A choice based on respect for the environment, allowing only the use of natural substances. In the vineyard, sulfur copper, horn manure, horn silica, and other preparations based on herbal infusions are used, which make the plants stronger and more resistant to diseases. All inter-row work and grass cutting are done mechanically, promoting the practice of green manuring to make the soils more fertile in an absolutely natural way and without fertilization.
Of course, the same production philosophy applies to the winery, with absolute attention and respect for raw materials, to maximize the varietal aromas of the grapes and the character of the terroir. The vinifications are carried out with spontaneous fermentations and the use of indigenous yeasts. The aging follows the great French tradition, both for whites, often inspired by the great Burgundy school, and for reds, which instead refer to Bordeaux models based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Silver Heights - East Helan Mountain - Ningxia Region
cross between Cab.Sauvignon and Biodynamic Grenache

Organic Carmenère
The Carmenère from the Las Condes winery is the jewel of the production, obtained from carefully cultivated Carmenère grapes in the vineyards of the Maule Valley, in the heart of Chile. This region, protected by the Andes and close to the Pacific Ocean, offers a unique environment that promotes the production of superior quality wines.
Chile offers an endless variety of ideal conditions for winemaking. The unique geological characteristics, altitude, and climate combine to create a unique environment for viticulture. The Las Condes winery, founded in the late 1990s, takes advantage of these unique variables to produce excellent wines.

With 600 hectares of land, Las Condes is one of the largest wineries in Chile. Environmental awareness is fundamental, and since 2012, the company has embraced organic farming for all its vineyards.

The plots, diverse in latitude, climate, altitude, and geology, offer a diversified range of terroir. The cooler areas, such as Casablanca, are dedicated to the cultivation of whites, while the more temperate regions, such as Colchagua, are ideal for red varieties, such as Carmenère.

The grape varieties cultivated by Veramonte embrace both classic international varieties and indigenous ones, such as Carmenère, which reflects the authenticity and tradition of Chile.

The Carmenère from the Las Condes winery is the jewel of the production, obtained from carefully cultivated Carmenère grapes in the vineyards of the Maule Valley, in the heart of Chile. This region, protected by the Andes and close to the Pacific Ocean, offers a unique environment that promotes the production of superior quality wines.

Artisanal Winemaking: The manual harvest occurs when the grapes reach perfect ripeness. The winemaking takes place in temperature-controlled steel tanks, where the grapes macerate for at least two weeks. The wine then ages for at least twelve months in French oak barrels. After blending and bottling, the wine rests in the cellar before being ready for the market.

Sensory Experience: Of a captivating ruby red color, the Carmenère Las Condes offers delicate aromas of red fruit, such as cherry, blueberry, and blackberry, accompanied by notes of sweet spices and hints of leather. On the palate, it is well-structured, harmonious, and fresh, with perfectly integrated velvety tannins. The long and persistent finish leaves an unforgettable impression.

Gamay and Pinot Noir, spontaneous fermentation. Aging for about 6 months in steel.
Organic but not certified.
Nose: fresh, vegetal, fruity with notes of herbs and citrus peel
Palate: crunchy, juicy, and light. Fruity entry and herbal finish
Appearance: Ruby red with violet reflections


We are located in Cesset in the Appellation of Saint-Pourcain, in the northern area of Auvergne, where the soils become less volcanic and have a greater presence of clay, silt, and limestone. In this area, there is a geological and stylistic shift (in terms of winemaking) towards a matrix typical of the nearby Burgundy, with which it shares the main cultivated grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Chardonnay, with the exception of Tressallier being the only indigenous white grape.


Here Brian Barbara, son of Denis Barbara (owner and founder of Domaine Grosbot-Barbara), took over in 2020 a Domaine originating from the late 1800s and then abandoned in the early 2000s, founding the “Domaine Clos de Breuilly” where he decided to produce simple, clean, and transparent wines, showcasing the true soul of an area rich in history and tradition.

Le Cerf Volant Rouge is a blend of Pinot Noir and Gamay from young vines of about 20 years located in two different plots in Breux and Les Burliers.
A bold, juicy, crunchy, and fun wine, simple and free despite the millimetric precision that characterizes Brian's hand. The Pinot Noir brings elegance, spice, and vegetal notes, while the Gamay contributes juice, fruit, and straightforwardness.

Château Pichon Baron 2016, 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855
AOC Pauillac, Deuxième Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France

Our Grand Vin, Château Pichon Baron 2nd Grand Cru Classé in 1855, comes from the oldest vines of the estate's historic terroir. This authentic Pauillac offers an intense sensory experience, with hints of dark fruits and spicy notes. Château Pichon Baron expresses elegance, power, and exceptional persistence on the palate. It improves year after year and can age in the cellar for over 40 years.

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THE VINTAGE

WEATHER CONDITIONS
The 2016 vintage was marked by contrasting weather conditions: a cold and rainy winter, a wet spring, and a hot and dry summer. A beautiful autumn (Indian summer) favored the perfect ripening of the grapes.
The flowering took place under excellent conditions. From mid-July, temperatures approached the seasonal average, and rainfall was scarce until the veraison. These limiting conditions favored the thickening of the skins and the concentration of polyphenols.
The harvest took place in ideal conditions, with no sanitary pressures: reasonable yield, favorable climate, remarkable quality.
The balance of polyphenolic compounds resulted in powerful yet elegant tannins, with a strong personality.
We carried out rigorous parcel selections and adopted gentle extractions, adapted to each terroir.
Fermentation temperatures were maintained between 27 and 29°C. Maceration times ranged from 19 to 27 days. The devatting was completed at the end of November.

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HARVEST
The Château Pichon Baron harvest took place from October 3rd to 18th, starting with the Merlots from the plateau from October 3rd to 5th, followed by the early Cabernet Sauvignons on deep gravel in the great terroirs, harvested from October 10th to 18th.

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THE WINE

BLEND
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot

AGING
18 months, with 80% in new barrels and 20% in one-wine barrels.

Les Tourelles de Longueville 2019, Pauillac
AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

Les Tourelles de Longueville is one of the two second wines of the estate. It takes its name from the characteristic towers of the castle and embodies all the charm of the place.
The grapes that make up the blend of this wine come mainly from the Sainte Anne parcel, predominantly planted with Merlot, which gives the wine a distinctive personality.
Les Tourelles invites you to an experience of indulgence, charm, roundness, and voluptuousness.
This wine represents a gateway to the spirit of the Pichon Baron estate. It can be enjoyed young or aged in the cellar for over 15 years.

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THE VINTAGE

WEATHER CONDITIONS
The 2019 vintage was characterized by a rainy spring and early June, followed by a hot and dry summer. The cool temperatures in spring limited the aggressiveness of downy mildew, and the favorable weather conditions created an environment free from fungal pressure.
The rapid warming of the soil at the end of winter allowed for regular and homogeneous budding, followed by slow growth. However, these cool spring conditions did not favor flowering, causing a moderate coulure (flower drop), except in the earliest terroirs.
The last decade of June brought warm and dry summer conditions, with some rain between late July and early August. The sun and heat stimulated the development of fruity aromas in the Cabernets and the accumulation of polyphenols in the skins.
Water stress during ripening accelerated the accumulation of sugars, the degradation of acids, and increased the phenolic potential of the berries. The tannins also benefited from these conditions.
Veraison began between August 4 and 5 in the early vineyards and concluded quickly by mid-August in a homogeneous manner.
The warm and dry conditions led to exceptional richness of the grapes by mid-September, while the first rains at the end of September made the skins more fragile and accelerated the harvest.
This humidity, welcome and necessary, stabilized the concentration of sugars and allowed us to continue the harvest more serenely. The 2019 vintage was characterized by high alcohol levels and low total acidity (low malic acid).

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HARVEST
The harvest took place from September 18 to October 11:
• from September 18 to October 1 for the Merlot
• from September 30 to October 11 for the Cabernet Sauvignon
• until October 1 for the Cabernet Franc
• until October 4 for the Petit Verdot

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THE WINE

BLEND
68% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot

AGING
12 months: 70% in one-wine barrels, 30% in new barrels

okaj macerated on the skins, unfiltered, with spontaneous fermentation

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