Terrien" Vin de France by Clotaire Michal is an interesting expression of the Gamay grape variety, which stands out for its freshness and liveliness. The grapes come from 40-year-old vines located on soils rich in pink granite and sand, with traces of quartz, which contribute to the minerality and finesse of the wine. Clotaire Michal's "Terrien" is an excellent representative of the potential of Gamay in contexts outside the classic Beaujolais appellation, with a focus on the quality and authenticity of the terroir.
Region: Francia, Beaujolais
Grapes: Gamay.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: In wooden barrels for 4 months.
Contains sulfites
Naked Red by Weingut Heinrich is a light, harmonious and juicy red wine, born from a marriage of Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Saint Laurent. The grapes are harvested by hand from mid-September to early October and when they reach the cellar they ferment with their own yeasts and macerate with the skins in fermentation vats of wood and stainless steel. Refine for more than a year in wooden barrels.
Region: Austria, Burgerland
Grapes: 40% Blaufränkisch, 30% Saint Laurent, 30% Zweigelth.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: 5 months in used wooden barrels.
Contains sulfites
Karim Vionnet's Fleurie is the gentle, floral soul of Beaujolais, a pure Gamay that blossoms amidst granite and gneiss soils. True to the name of its Cru, this wine enchants with its innate grace, born from 40-60 year-old vines cultivated with a radical organic approach and profound respect for the land. Vinified with indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention, it reveals itself in the glass with a subtle elegance: a bouquet of rose petals, violets, and crunchy berries. On the palate, it is pure silk, supported by a subtle minerality and a vibrant freshness that invites continued sipping. A vibrant red, aged in used barrels to never mask its authentic nature, it encapsulates the poetry and radiance of the Fleurie terroir in every drop.
Region: Francia, Beaujolais
Grapes: Gamay.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: 24 months in used barrel
Contains sulfites
Wasenhaus' Grand Ordinaire Spatburgunder is Wasenhaus' new entry-level Pinot, and it's anything but ordinary! Winemaking takes place through carbonic maceration. Refines in used barrels for a short period before bottling. Unclarified, unfiltered and SO2-free. A wine that on the nose expresses a broad spectrum aroma ranging from cherry to red berries, up to spices, while on the sip it is juicy, light and lively.
Region: Germany, Baden
Grapes: Pinot noir.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: 6 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Contains sulfites
Spatburgunder by Wasenhaus, an elegant and deep red wine made from pinot noir grapes that come from Baden. Produced by Alexander and Christophe who have accumulated a number of experiences in some of the great Burgundy domains before returning to Germany to produce wines. Fermented in open vats and aged in oak barrels.
Region: Germany, Baden
Grapes: Pinot noir.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.
Contains sulfites