The name “iLauri” stems from the ancient roots of our birth place, Loreto Aprutino, once covered in Laurus nobilis, or laurel trees.
The origins of this ancient variety are unknown, yet its presence is documented in Central Italy. The name “Passerina” stems from the Italian word for sparrow “Passero”, in reference to the bird’s appetite for the ripe grapes of this variety. Today, it is one of Abruzzo’s most promising varietals. Neola, or “the Young One” is I Lauri’s latest addition.
Eco-compatible farming methods. 100% produced with clean and renewable wind-generated energy of sustainability.
The name “iLauri” stems from the ancient roots of our birth place, Loreto Aprutino, once covered in Laurus nobilis, or laurel trees.
Select vineyards on the Southern coast of Abruzzo with stony and calcareous soil are carefully managed to produce this classic wine. Following its temperature controlled vinification in stainless steel, the wine is aged for three months in large Slovenian oak barrels and ends its cycle with a short bottle rest. This vibrant red from Abruzzo displays a violet color and an intense bouquet of ripe red fruit, finely framed with spices.
Eco-compatible farming methods. 100% produced with clean and renewable wind-generated energy of sustainability.
Son and grandson of Jean Pabiot, Alain and Jérôme manage the Domaine des Fines Caillottes within the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. The terroirs, mainly clay limestone, are therefore very varied: white limestone pebbles known as “caillottes”, marl with small fossilized oysters (kimmeridgian) and flint. This diversity of terroirs gives the estate’s wines their aromatic complexity.
The Cuvée Séduction is vinified for one year on the lees, which through prolonged aging and frequent stirring will give the wine a lot of richness, silky and aromatic breadth while preserving the fruity aromas.
Certified TERRA VITIS (for the respect of the environment, Men and wines produced) and HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL VALUE (for the respect of biodiversity and the reduction of the inputs).
Son and grandson of Jean Pabiot, Alain and Jérôme manage the Domaine des Fines Caillottes within the Pouilly-Fumé appellation. The terroirs, mainly clay limestone, are therefore very varied: white limestone pebbles known as “caillottes”, marl with small fossilized oysters (kimmeridgian) and flint. This diversity of terroirs gives the estate’s wines their aromatic complexity.
The white Sancerre “La Merisière” is produced on clay-limestone soils, sometimes with pebbles and flint.
Everything began over six generations ago in 1834, with an act of irreverence and audacity from JMF founder. The story of a family with almost two centuries of existence, over 7 generations. Wines over 100 years old, some of the most emblematic in Portugal.
Twin Vines is the new Vinho Verde from José Maria da Fonseca. It celebrates the birth of the twin daughters of António Maria Soares Franco, the newest members of the family. Twin Vines is a refreshing white from the Vinho Verde region in the Northern part of Portugal. This versatile, crisp wine pairs well with chicken light pasta entrées, seafood and summer salads.
For more info, visit José Maria da Fonsecawebsite.
Everything began over six generations ago in 1834, with an act of irreverence and audacity from JMF founder. The story of a family with almost two centuries of existence, over 7 generations. Wines over 100 years old, some of the most emblematic in Portugal.
Loving, loyal and intelligent, Portuguese Waterdogs are a treasured breed originally from the southern coast of Portugal – near where the winery originates. Waterdog white wine, a blend of Arinto and Fernão Pires grape varieties, have a peach and pineapple aroma and a touch of spices and wood with a citric and fresh acidity and a delicate minerality.
For more info, visit José Maria da Fonsecawebsite.
Bernard Magrez’s journey is that of passion, a constant desire for improvement, know-how and exceptional success which has its roots first in Bordeaux, in the Grands Crus Classés, then in other prestigious terroirs in France and around the world.
L’Âme de Pape Clément’s vineyard is nestled in the heart of the Graves region, on the left bank of the Garonne River where the soil and climate are ideal for grapes to ripen and vines to flourish. Dig down into the subsoil and you’ll find gravel and a layer of clay and limestone, which absorbs the sun’s heat during the day and releases it at night to produce remarkably full, ripe grapes. What’s more, the nearby river and the vineyard’s exposure to the sun help create a microclimate which helps protect and nurture the vines.
“La Burgondie” was the historical region of France that gave rise to the term Burgundy. The legendary little knight character that appears on the bottles truly captures the essence of La Burgondie. Courageous, confident and loyal. A forward-thinking, like-minded group of individuals who are fiercely proud of their Burgundian roots, their beautiful region and their wines. The same wines, produced using environmentally friendly farming methods, which are evocative of the hard-working co-operative-winemaker families who give their all, and have done so for generations.
In the heart of Burgundy the vineyards of Givry spread across the communes of Givry, Dracy-le-Fort and Jambles in the Côte Chalonnaise. The vines grow at altitudes between 240 and 280 metres in chalky-clay soils on slopes facing east/south-east.
“La Burgondie” was the historical region of France that gave rise to the term Burgundy. The legendary little knight character that appears on the bottles truly captures the essence of La Burgondie. Courageous, confident and loyal. A forward-thinking, like-minded group of individuals who are fiercely proud of their Burgundian roots, their beautiful region and their wines. The same wines, produced using environmentally friendly farming methods, which are evocative of the hard-working co-operative-winemaker families who give their all, and have done so for generations.
The 200 hectares of Montagny 1er Cru are located at the southern tip of the Côte Chalonnaise. With a surface area of 34 hectares, “Les Coères” is the largest of the Montagny appellation climates classified as Premier Cru. The vines are located on a plateau as well as on hillsides facing southeast and north. The soils are not very stony and shallow, mainly covered with clay, blue marl and
Gryphées limestone (small fossil molluscs).
“La Burgondie” was the historical region of France that gave rise to the term Burgundy. The legendary little knight character that appears on the bottles truly captures the essence of La Burgondie. Courageous, confident and loyal. A forward-thinking, like-minded group of individuals who are fiercely proud of their Burgundian roots, their beautiful region and their wines. The same wines, produced using environmentally friendly farming methods, which are evocative of the hard-working co-operative-winemaker families who give their all, and have done so for generations.
Sauvignon is only grown in Burgundy in the village of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux. The vines draw from soils dating from the Kimmeridgian period, like its prestigious neighbor Chablis located in Auxerrois, all the freshness and liveliness that characterize Saint-Bris.
The farming co-operative La Guardiense, which is one of the biggest in Italy, was founded in 1960 by 33 farsighted and courageous farmers. Today it counts around 1,000 farmer members and it has been very successful in adapting to the new era and to the many market changes that have occurred over this time, thus becoming a symbol of the technological progress for the entire province of the Sannio region combining as it does experience and modernity.
The Falanghina, in particular, comes from a careful selection in the vineyard and from aging in the cellar in steel tanks only, ideal containers to keep the natural fragrance characteristics unaltered. A white of great fragrance and freshness.
The Huteau Boulanger winery was founded by Catherine and Francois in the heart of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. The winery has 45 hectares of vineyards. “If you respect nature, soil, climate, he will give you an exceptional Muscadet that combines sophistication and freshness.”
The company’s philosophy is based on a huge love and passion for winemaking and minimal impact on the ecosystem.
The grapes of this Muscadet Sèvre et Maine are harvested when fully ripe. Fruits are sorted out, then pressed in a pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation starts with indigenous yeasts. Ageing on lees (‘sur lie’) in underground glass vessels (6-12 months).
Lapostolle Apalta is the new label produced in the Valle de Apalta to emphasize this amazing terroir.
With a refined winemaking approach and mastery of blending, a complex and expressive wine has been created.
Sourced from Lapostolle vineyards in Apalta, this wine shows a beautiful fruity and spicy expression, followed by an elegant and smooth structure.
It could be considered as the third wine of Clos Apalta.
Clos Apalta is born in 1997 as the iconic wine of the Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle in Chile under the idea to magnify the exceptional terroir of Apalta with French expertise. Shaping the vineyard foot by foot, building a state-of-the-art gravity fed winery, the family succeeded in making Clos Apalta one of the most iconic wines in South America.
The 2019 vintage of Clos Apalta is characterized by a “ripe and warm” growing season that resulted in an intensely concentrated and powerful wine. It is notable for having one of the highest proportions of Carménère (70%) in the estate’s history.
“This was a very luminous, bright and wonderful harvest, that brought us beautiful vivid fruit and deep flavors”. – Andrea Leon, Chief Winemaker.
Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.
As a general winemaking philosophy, Cuvée Alexandre Merlot’s direction is toward elegance, balance and ageing potential. To express the terroir of Apalta is the mission of Casa Lapostolle, using very natural process with minimal intervention.
“It all started with our Cuvée Alexandre Merlot back in 1994: a wine that had showed its consistency for more than a decade.” – Jacques Begarie, Chief Winemaker.
Made with Organic Grapes and Biodynamic vineyard management.
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