Domaine Dutron has been crafting wine in the picturesque town of Fuissé since 1835, where the family estate spans 16 hectares of Chardonnay vineyards. Passed down through generations, Maxime Dutron now oversees the vineyards, continuing the family’s legacy while embracing sustainable farming.
Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru ‘Les Perrières’ is made from individually selected vineyard plots. In 2013, Denis and Maxime Dutron decided to honour one of the best climats in Fuissé – Les Perrières – by creating a cuvée in its name, full of opulence and fruit.
Domaine Dutron has been crafting wine in the picturesque town of Fuissé since 1835, where the family estate spans 16 hectares of Chardonnay vineyards. Passed down through generations, Maxime Dutron now oversees the vineyards, continuing the family’s legacy while embracing sustainable farming.
The vines used for Saint-Véran ‘A la Côte’ are among some of the highest-lying in the appellation. At their highest point of 500 metres, they benefit from rich clay-limestone soils and an ideal south-facing exposure, creating a naturally full-bodied, delicious-drinking wine.
Created in 1992, Domaine Pestre covers 15 hectares. A good part of the vineyard is located in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, then a smaller part in a neighboring villages of the Côte de Beaune such as Pommard, Savigny-les-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Auxey-Duresses etc…
The estate’s belief is in an organic cultivation using no pesticide, herbicide and insecticide.
The Auxey Valley is one of the earliest places in Burgundy where grapevines were planted, dating all the way back to the 2nd century BC, and was once a spiritual center for Druid worship. Auxey-Duresses (pronounced “Aussey”) stands at the entrance to a valley between the two flagship communes of Volnay and Meursault. Around 500,000 bottles are produced each year from this little-known Côte de Beaune appellation, whose specific terroirs offer some of the best value for money in Burgundy !
Created in 1992, Domaine Pestre covers 15 hectares. A good part of the vineyard is located in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, then a smaller part in a neighboring villages of the Côte de Beaune such as Pommard, Savigny-les-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Auxey-Duresses etc…
The estate’s belief is in an organic cultivation using no pesticide, herbicide and insecticide.
The Hautes Côtes de Beaune region in on higher slopes ranges from 350 to 500m, therefore the vineyards to benefit from the global warming. With cool nights and hot days, the grapes can grow slowly until they reach the perfect balance between acidity and sugar.
The white wines are rich and aromatic.
Created in 1992, Domaine Pestre covers 15 hectares. A good part of the vineyard is located in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, then a smaller part in a neighboring villages of the Côte de Beaune such as Pommard, Savigny-les-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Auxey-Duresses etc…
The estate’s belief is in an organic cultivation using no pesticide, herbicide and insecticide.
The Hautes Côtes de Beaune region in on higher slopes ranges from 350 to 500m, therefore the vineyards to benefit from the global warming. With cool nights and hot days, the grapes can grow slowly until they reach the perfect balance between acidity and sugar.
The reds stand out for their expressiveness and flavors of black fruit and spices.
Created in 1992, Domaine Pestre covers 15 hectares. A good part of the vineyard is located in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, then a smaller part in a neighboring villages of the Côte de Beaune such as Pommard, Savigny-les-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Auxey-Duresses etc…
The estate’s belief is in an organic cultivation using no pesticide, herbicide and insecticide.
Pernand-Vergelesses is located next to Aloxe-Corton and its Grand Crus, Corton and Corton Charlemagne. The name of the village inspired a proverb « Pernand je bois, verre je laisse » meaning « Pernand I drink, glass I leave ».
The soil here is composed of clay and limestones.
The 2023 vintage was marked by varied climate conditions, with periods of intense heat followed by beneficial rainfall. These fluctuations allowed the grapes to reach excellent maturity while maintaining an appealing freshness. The white wines are rich and aromatic.
Created in 1992, Domaine Pestre covers 15 hectares. A good part of the vineyard is located in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune, then a smaller part in a neighboring villages of the Côte de Beaune such as Pommard, Savigny-les-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Auxey-Duresses etc…
The estate’s belief is in an organic cultivation using no pesticide, herbicide and insecticide.
The village of Savigny-les-Beaune is located between Beaune and Corton.
The name Vermots is compose of two elements : «Ver» derived from the latin versus meaning toward and «mots» referring to monts (hills). Indeed above these two plots rises a hillside that is further up covered by the Grand Hâ State forest.
The soil is limestone with good drainage.
The Cantina di Negrar brand is the soul of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar and pays homage to the philosophy of cooperative production while also recalling the territory’s historical vestiges: the effigy of St. Mark’s Lion standing tall on a column in the centre of Negrar is testimony of the Venetian Republic’s domination in the sixteenth century. The Cantina di Negrar wines are rooted in the wine-making tradition of Valpolicella and the Veronese wine-growing areas, with a modern reinterpretation to guarantee the best price/quality ratio.
Domìni Veneti is the emblem of the quality wines of Valpolicella Classica and Veronese. It represents the most authentic expression of a territory well defined from a geographical and historical point of view.
Soave is the youngest cultivation area, with slopes exposed to the north. The hill where the production is concentrated is of volcanic origin, very similar to the Alsatian soil. In this area the Garganega reaches expressive capacities similar to those of the Rieslings from beyond the Alps.
Finca La Emperatriz is a winery with an extensive vineyard estate in Rioja Alta.
Viñedos Hermanos Hernáiz is the new project of brothers Eduardo and Víctor, who in 1996 acquired Bodega La Emperatriz, named as such because the first owner of these plots was Eugenia de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III and Empress of France. With this new emphasis and with new projects at hand, the winery changed its name but its high-end wines retain the Finca La Emperatriz signature, the name of the ‘viñedo singular’ they come from, which is given to small, old plots with limited but high quality production and which, in summary, must comply with a series of strict standards to prove their quality.
This wine is made from traditional bush vine Viura with an average age of 35 years in the vineyards of Fuenmayor and Cenicero.
In Baños de Rioja, Viura is trained in espalier. The vineyards of Fuenmayor and Cenicero are not located in an area as extreme as those of Baños de Rioja, the microclimate is less Atlantic and the wines do not require of a long aging to show their full potential.
For more info, visit Finca La Emperatriz / Hermanos Hernáiz website.
Originally Venetian wine traders in 1912, the Fabiano family moved to Verona in 1956 to produce wine on a larger scale, sourcing fruit from Estate and contract vineyards in Soave, Bardolino, and Valpolicella.
The name “Settimo Miglio” carries a deep meaning. The Fabiano is exactly seven miles from the Verona Arena. The distance measured
according to the tradition of the ancient Romans inspired the name of the wine, representing its close connection with the wine heart of the region. This Pinot Grigio is characterized by delicate minerality, balanced by lively acidity that lends freshness to the wine.
Fattoria Il Muro has been owned by the Pancaro family for about 200 years and has always been dedicated to viticulture, thanks to the favorable environmental conditions. The presence of soils rich in galestro and the climate, characterized by strong temperature variations due to the proximity to the Alpe di Poti, create a micro-environment that enhances the organoleptic qualities and healthiness of the grapes. This allows for the adoption of environmentally friendly cultivation practices. The vineyards and olive groves extend mainly on hilly terrain that gently slopes towards the valley plain of the Castro stream.
The name Lama comes from the name of a close “podere”, in which the family of a farmer used to live during the old times of “mezzadria”. “Mezzadria” was an old way to conduct the farm which envisaged the division of land into small lots (podere) inhabited and cultivated by peasants who paid the estate owners with half the product of their land.
Elegance. Structure. Balance. These are the elements of the extraordinary. You find them in the soaring work of architecture, the perfect line of poetry, the ballerina’s graceful leap, and in the exquisitely crafted Napa Valley wines of First Press Wine Cellars.
First Press Wine Cellars focuses on the two varietals which best exemplify California’s premier winegrowing region, a richly textured Cabernet Sauvignon and a brightly refreshing Chardonnay.
With a long lasting tradition which spans many generations, the Garcés Silva family has developed a deep bond with the land, imprinting a unique quality-seal to each of its different agricultural activities.
With its noble and traditional style, Amayna wines are synonymous with elegance, complexity and concentrated flavors.
Whether consumed today or after years in the cellar, Amayna wines reflect the maximum expression of their terroir and the identity of the Garcés Silva family in the Leyda Valley.
With a long lasting tradition which spans many generations, the Garcés Silva family has developed a deep bond with the land, imprinting a unique quality-seal to each of its different agricultural activities.
With its noble and traditional style, Amayna wines are synonymous with elegance, complexity and concentrated flavors.
Whether consumed today or after years in the cellar, Amayna wines reflect the maximum expression of their terroir and the identity of the Garcés Silva family in the Leyda Valley.
The poor soils and gentle ocean breezes create tremendous aromatic potential and the great intensity reflected in this wine’s floral aromas and fresh, exotic fruit. A full, balanced Sauvignon Blanc with personality and exquisite elegance.
Gnarly Head wines began with a vision and a vine. In 2004, on a mission to make a serious Zinfandel, winemakers journeyed to Lodi in central California in search of the famed old vine Zinfandel vineyards. Grown in the head-trained, spur-pruned method for over a century, these vigorous gnarled vines produced more ripened red fruit than they had ever seen. They took it as a challenge to create the biggest, boldest Zinfandel they had ever made. The result was authentic, structured wines with a hint of something unexpected. Something Gnarly.
Gnarly Head Chardonnay raises the bar for this classic varietal. This juicy Chardonnay is crafted using grapes from specially selected vineyards in Lodi and Monterey. Chardonnay fruit from the Lodi region contributes ripe, rich fruit flavors with a full mouthfeel, while grapes from Monterey add crisp acidity, balanced with vibrant citrus and abundant tropical flavors.
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