2018 Familia Nin Ortiz Priorat “Planetes de Nin”, Catalonia, SpainABOUT THIS WINE Planetes, not unexpectedly, comes from Finca Les Planetes, where Carles Ortiz purchased and renovated a northeast facing, nearly 5ha plot of vines on schist soils on the outskirts of the village of Porrera. Planetes is a blend of young vine Garnatxa Negra and Carinyena that is harvested by hand, partially destemmed (30%), fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in foudre and amphorae. The freshness and brightness of Planetes is a

long sought-after by discerning collectors and enthusiasts around the globe

careful site expression

In 2016 the young Philip Lardot moved to the Mosel and was taken in by Ulli

Clos de l’Elu

with a focus on regenerative

it is this combination of grapes from a variety of appellations that creates a wine that is broad and complex with many layers

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The Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 92% Cabernet and 8% Petite Verdot from a three different vineyards: a sustainable vineyard at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains on a mix of granitic and volcanic soils

while winters are very cold and partly cloudy

Italy) – This Italian Franciacorta delights with its crisp and complex character

Grapes are hand harvested from vineyards planted in deep

this Vino Nobile pairs beautifully with braised meats