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Due to the balance and concentration in the Outer Limits wines, they can be enjoyed now or allowed to age for a few years, rewarding with a wonderfully complex bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes come from a single vineyard in Zapallar located seven kilometres from the coast in Aconcagua and situated 150 metres above sea level. Montes was the first producer to plant vines and make wines here. Due to the cool climate, similar to other cool coastal regions in Chile, the wines have racy acidity, minerality, elegance and distinct aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were hand-picked into 10kg trays to preserve the quality and aromas of the berries. The grapes were then cold soaked at 8°C for five days to extract aroma and colour, especially important for thin-skinned Pinot Noir. 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Since then, Alpha has gone from being a wine to being the core range in the Montes portfolio. The grapes and sites are carefully selected in order to ensure varietal integrity and complexity . Viticulture is hands on and individual rather than mechanical and industrial. The result is a range of wines that offer superb value within the premium wine market - whether from Chile or anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are in the Aconcagua Costa region, where the proximity to the Pacific Ocean and influence of cool sea breezes produce the perfect conditions to enable slow and full ripening. The variable sandy to sandy-loam soils lend complexity to the wine, with great cool-climate typicity. All the vineyards are vertically trained and drip-irrigated. 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In the 16th century, the vast property belonged to the Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti who, in 1549, while painting the Sistine Chapel, wrote to his nephew Lionardo: “I'd prefer two casks of wine rather than eight shirts.” On that same occasion, Michelangelo also sent Nittardi wine to Rome as a “genuine gift to the Pope Julius II”. Today, in honour of that tradition, every year the first bottles of Nectar Dei, the top wine from the Maremma vineyards, are presented to the Pope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the centuries the property changed hands only a few times until, in 1981, it was taken over by the Frankfurt publisher and art gallerist Peter Femfert and his wife Stefania Canali, a historian from Venice. Stefania and Peter restored Nittardi step-by-step and with love and care. The vineyards were replanted and, in 1992, the ancient vat room was replaced by a modern cellar. A competent team of wine enthusiasts was put together, consisting of Carlo Ferrini, the consultant enologist; Antonio Spurio, the technical director; and Giorgio Conte, the commercial director. Another splendid property was purchased in the Maremma, close to the coast in southern Tuscany, in 1999. Since then, 20 hectares there have been planted with local and international grape varietals. This is where Ad Astra and Nectar Dei, the Super Tuscans of Nittardi and BEN a pure Vermentino are produced. Since 2013 Léon, Peter and Stefanias son, overseas the winemaking and marketing of Nittardi. Also because of his sustainable vision today all vineyards are certified organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs homage to Michelangelo, the unique combination of art and wine is still cultivated today at Nittardi. 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The area is known for its dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and sweet Moscatel de Setúbal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe climate here is distinctly Mediterranean with hot, dry summers with the majority of rainfall concentrated into the mild, winter months. Vineyards located in the hills of Serra Arribida are cooler in comparison to those on the Atlantic coast thanks to the diurnal temperature variation provided by the elevation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine is a blend of \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCastelão \u0026amp; Touriga Nacional, aged 6 months in a combination of French \u0026amp; American oak casks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe duo of the juicy grape varieties Castelão \u0026amp; Touriga Nacional, make a wine with vibrant fruity aromas, sweeter berries with the right ripeness \u0026amp; balanced by freshness. The 6 months of French \u0026amp; American oak ageing proves to give a round richness with ripe strawberries \u0026amp; light spice that is difficult to find in Portugal. With a fantastic structure, refined tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastelão is perhaps best paired with hearty dishes such as Pork and bean soup or mushroom risotto. Grilled light meats such as grilled chicken thighs would also match well. Game such as boar \u0026amp; veal also shows beautifully with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40320927072352,"sku":"PORTU140108","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/PORTU140108.jpg?v=1769519155"},{"product_id":"bedoba-saperavi","title":"Bedoba Saperavi","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eMade from the indigenous Georgian variety Saperavi, partially vinified in traditional qvevri vessels, Bedoba translates to `Day of Luck'. The original winery, whose cellars date back to 1737, was founded by the Konchosvilli family who had a close relationship with the church (`koncho` means cross). Winemakers Nugzar Ksovreli and Thierry Fontannaz honour this history on Bedoba's label, with the icon of Saint Nina, whose apostolic work has contributed to the spread of Christianity in Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eBedoba's Saperavi grapes hail from vines with an average age of 30 years old. These are planted in the renowned wine region of Kakheti (near the eastern border with Azerbaijan) in the Kvareli and Kindzmarauli appellations along the Duruji River valley. The soils here are rich in black shale and the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains provide elevations of over 400 metres, creating fresh acidity and soft tannins. Bedoba embraces sustainable and organic practices, alongside hand-harvesting and careful sorting of the dark-skinned, red-fleshed Saperavi grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eA small percentage of the grapes are whole bunch fermented, while another is left to dry naturally on the vines until November, ensuring a fine balance of the grape's savoury and spicy characteristics. Stainless steel tanks and clay qvevri are used for fermentation, exemplifying the blend of innovation and tradition employed by Ksovreli and Fontannaz. The resulting wine is then aged in second and third fill American oak barrels barrels and 5,000-litre wooden vats, before a further 12 months in bottle, to create a seamless texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBedoba is made from grapes sourced from vineyards located in the classic and traditional microzones of Kindzmarauli and Kvareli, in the Kakheti region. The vineyards are on average 30 years old, conducted on trellis and situated in a valley where the Duruji River used to run.The soils here are rich in black shale, and the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains provide altitudes of over 400 metres above sea level, bringing fresh acidity and soft tannins. Sustainable and organic practices are observed in the vineyards and harvest is carried out by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of the grapes are hand-harvested into small 15-kilo bins. Most of the hand harvested grapes were crushed and fermented in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks for around six weeks, with 7% remaining as whole bunches to undergo fermentation in Qvevri amphora. The amphora-fermented wine remained in the vessel, after which it was removed to a press and then transferred to new Qvevri for further maturation. After the six-week fermentation, the tank-fermented wine was transferred to a mix of stainless-steel tanks, 5000 litre wooden vats and second and third use 225 litre American oak barrels, to undergo malolactic conversion. The final cuvee is a blend of 55% Saperavi matured in stainless-steel, 15% in 5000 litre wooden vats, 20% in second and third 225 litre American oak barrels and 10% Qvevri. After bottling, the wine remained in the cellar for a further six months before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is dark purple in colour. The nose opens with a powerful savoury-spicy bouquet of blackberries, herbs, flowers and black pepper. The palate has a creamy, juicy texture, ripe tannins and black fruit flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink with a warming, spiced beef stew or grilled oyster mushrooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40367135064160,"sku":"GEORG128006","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/bedoba-saperavi-695887.jpg?v=1709971029"},{"product_id":"cantina-de-gambellara-monopolio-gambellara-classico","title":"Cantina De Gambellara Monopolio Gambellara Classico","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eCantina di Gambellara is a cooperative winery founded in 1947. Today it has nearly 300 members who farm 600 hectares on the border between the provinces of Vicenza and Verona, only a few miles east of Soave. In 2015, this Cantina merged with the Cantina Colli Vicentini (from whom we buy the Ca' di Alte wines). Alberto Marchisio is now responsible for winemaking, with Matt Thomson of Blank Canvas involved as a consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eAlberto selects the best grapes from the volcanic hills that comprise Gambellara natural amphitheatre, to make his Gambellara Classico. Garganega grapes are briefly macerated before fermenting at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Garganega grapes are grown on selected vineyards on the hills of the commune of Gambellara, a region known for winemaking since the Roman times. All vineyards are at least 20 years old and their volcanic soils are derived from basalts, providing an abundance of minerals that allow grapes to ripen fully and develop aromatic richness. The natural amphitheatre of hills surrounding Gambellara reach an altitude of 500 metres above sea level, however the vineyard is planted between 100-350 metres on a north-south facing slope, as this provides the best combination of aspect, soil composition and solar radiation. In the past, grapes from the vineyards were traditionally used for the Vin Santo di Gambellara, however their high level of quality today makes for excellent young, fresh white wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were destemmed followed by a brief maceration at around 10°C. After a gentle crush, the fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at temperatures of 14-16°C. The wine remained on its lees for three to four months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__1ygi6 MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is dry and scented, with pronounced minerality and a long finish. 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Here, the well-drained soil is stony, glacial and rich in minerals, soaking up rainfall like a sponge. An easterly wind ensures cool night temperatures to temper the hot summer days, with a large diurnal range slowing ripening and allowing the grapes to accumulate flavour. This, along with the low yields that Gallo achieves, alongside his proclivity for picking grapes once fully mature, results in single-vineyard wines of great intensity and richness. As a result, Gallo releases the Vie di Romans wines a year later than the local norm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant Chardonnay has a spicy character due to Gianfranco's judicious use of oak. 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From Luján de Cuyo they obtain fine tannins, concentration and a dark purple colour, whereas the calcareous, high-altitude sites of Vistaflores, Altamira and Gualtallary each bring distinctive perfumes and mouth-filling textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA biodynamic approach in the vineyard, as well as minimal intervention in the winery – including natural yeasts, a move from oak to concrete for the Malbec Clásico as well as the use of large, neutral oak for ageing the single vineyard wines – are practices dictated by Altos Las Hormigas' philosophy to ensure the wine stays true to its place of origin. Their combined wealth of experience as a winemaking team, as well as their never-ending experimentation and desire to produce the best wines that Argentina can offer, has made Altos Las Hormigas a Malbec specialist, with a reputation as one of the country's top producers of this variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes were sourced from four different plots in the Jardín Altamira vineyard, located in Paraje Altamira, Uco Valley. This vineyard is planted at 1,200 metres above sea level, and has a diverse range of soil profiles, created by river currents. The top soil is rich in silt with dissolved limestone, and underneath there are large, granite rocks. 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Whilst the general feel here is much sleepier than not so distant Siena or Perugia, there's a quiet but palpable energy to the landscape, (think Menetou vs Sancerre), and it's this energy that winemaker Maria Sole Gianelli is clearly excited to be working with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estate, not at that stage a wine property, was originally bought by her Grandfather back in the 1960's as a retreat, an Olive Oil property and a place to breed horses. The discovery of very ancient terracing on the hillsides, deep in the undergrowth, indicated that there had been vines here in the distant, possibly Etruscan, past, and the decision was made to restore the sites and plant vines here once again. Maria Sole's father continued the work, experimenting with various grape varieties as he went until the vineyard plantings eventually reached the current 11ha. Maria Sole took over the reins 10 years ago after studying oenology at The Slow Food University of Culinary Arts in Pollenzo. Piemonte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt university she studied particularly the works of Rudolf Steiner and Masanobu Fukuoka and whilst she is not a dogmatic Biodynamicist, she does use ‘preparations' and biodynamic composts, she does follow the Lunar calendar and she is without doubt driven to live lightly on her land and in harmony with the terroir, the flora and the fauna of this incredibly attractive landscape. These then are a small collection of beautifully presented, genuinely expressive and nicely different wines from an interesting and thoughtful winemaker working in one of Italy's lesser known but very beautiful areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgricola Ficomontanino is farmed organically and biodynamically, in tune with the land and owner and winemaker Maria Sole has reimagine her family's vineyards as part of a larger ecosystem. She has set about establishing a natural equilibrium on the property, incorporating biodynamic preparations, allowing vegetation to grow freely, and relying on only bare traces of copper-sulphate to treat her vineyards. To quote owner and winemaker Maria Sole “Best wines in the absolute sense don't exist, there's only the best way to mirror the terroir and the people that make the wine. In order to reach this objective the best way is natural viticulture and winemaking.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown on sand and clay in vineyards between 17 and 32 years. The grapes are hand harvest and undergo one night of skin contact to extract the perfect amount of flavour. The wine then undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the natural characteristics of the grapes. After this the wine spends approximately 7 months of aging in a combination of steel and concrete tanks. Maria Sole bottles “Noble Kara” without fining or filtration, and with a minimum of sulphur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after one of Maria Sole's grandfather's favourite horses, “Noble Kara” claims its rightful place in the proud tradition of “real” rosé wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylistically this is a Clairette. Bright and red fruited; all pomegranates, cherries and raspberries. 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Living soils, naturally low yields and a long growing season help provide talented young Cellarmaster Nadia Barnard with naturally balanced grapes that are imbued with a truly defining sense of origin. Those grapes are then transformed into wine with a minimum of intervention. The resulting wines are fine, inimitable and best enjoyed with food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as being ECOCERT certified as organic, and working biodynamically, Waterkloof goes much further than many in its efforts to be a highly sustainable winery. 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Through a partnership between the IPW and the BWI, Waterkloof is a WWF Conservation Champion and has in place a formal nature conservation plan that includes: clearing approximately 55 hectares of land from alien invader species and restoring the Cape's precious indigenous flora and fauna; re-establishing natural vegetation in previously disturbed areas; introducing preventive erosion control measures; providing migration corridors for species between isolated areas of natural vegetation; mulching of winter cover crops to create a healthy environment for the natural predators of vine pests and installing perches for birds of prey for natural rodent control measures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the vineyards, drip irrigation is used only on young vines as a more efficient system to conserve water. 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Six Percheron horses are used to plough, compost, spray and harvest the vineyards to reduce damage to the soil and vines and to reduce carbon emissions. Using the horses also teaches the handlers the rare skill of training these horses. A flock of chickens reduces the number of pests in the vineyard and returns nitrogen to the soil and compost, as well as providing fresh, free-range eggs for the restaurant. A small herd of cows is kept, which is key to producing biodynamic composts and teas, and a flock of sheep and a herd of goats are allowed to graze in the vineyards in winter to naturally reduce the level of weeds and vegetation between vine rows, as well as to put nitrogen back into the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the cellar, waste water gets pumped through a stainless-steel filter into a bioreactor where it is combined with the rest of the waste water from the building. 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