A Loose Tannin $19
DOMAINE DE LA PEPIERE PEPIE CÔT
the place
Loire Valley, France
the grapes
Merlot, Malbec
the process
The grapes are harvested manually at full ripening. The grapes are destemmed and in a tank for a week. A 4-day cold fermentation is carried out before maceration. Only the freerun juices are kept for this cuvee. There is a 5-month maturation in stainless steel vat.
the price
Bottle: $25 | Glass: $11
Roberto Bonfanti Joven
the place
Mendoza, Argentina
the grape
Malbec
the process
Familia Bonfanti is a third generation family winery located in the Perdriel sub-region of Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza, Argentina. The estate dates back to 1915 when the grandfather planted the first vineyard to Malbec. In 2005 the family completed the construction of it’s gravity fed, micro winery located on the property. The winery owns two small vineyards; one in Perdriel, Lujan de Cuyo, planted to Malbec, and the other in Barrancas, Maipu planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Bonfanti is a small, family run operation; Roberto, the father, manages the vineyard; Sebastian, one of two sons is the winemaker; and Alejandro, the other son, runs the business side. They are situated on a beautiful plot with olive trees intermingled in the vineyards and views of the Andes to one side. Everything is famed and produced by hand, from harvest to bottling, all on the estate.
the price
Bottle: $17 | Glass: $7
Antonelli Montefalco Rosso
the place
Umbria, Italy
the grapes
70% Sangiovese, 15% of the typical red grape from Montefalco and 15% other red grapes.
the process
Vinification: Each varietal is separated. Fermentation in contact with the skins and maceration for about 2-3 weeks. Aging: Blending of varietals and ageing in large oak barrels for at least 9 months, static clarification in cement vats.
the price
Bottle: $25 | Glass: $11
VIÑA COTERRO RIOJA CRIANZA
the place
Rioja, Spain
the grapes
80% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano & 10% Garnacha
the process
Primary fermentation in stainless steel followed by malolactic in concrete tanks and 12 months aging in American oak
the price
Bottle: $31 | Glass: $14