Country: Italy Region: Sicily
Varietal: Pinot Grigio Vintage: 2024
Producer: Castellani
Description:
"Oynos" Pinot Grigio Biologico is a semi-dry white wine made from Pinot Grigio grapes from organic Castellani Sicilian vineyards that meet all EU criteria in Italy. Organic wines are made from grapes cultivated without the use of synthetic fungicides, herbicides or fertilizers. After grinding, maceration and cold fermentation is carried out, after which the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and in bottles.
Vineyards Castellani grow in the western part of Sicily at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level. Due to climatic advantages and extensive knowledge in the field of vineyard cultivation, farm workers use only organic methods of vine cultivation. This allows you to preserve the natural balance of the environment, and the created organic wine has excellent quality. Crop harvested in the first weeks of September. Fermentation and short aging of wine takes place in stainless steel tanks at a strictly controlled temperature, to preserve the unique taste and aromatic characteristics.
89 Pts Wine Enthusiast - "Fresh briny notes waft off the nose like a seabreeze with notes of grass, citrus and lots of green apple. The green apple candy palate is alive with acid and emphasized with more citrus—bringing a little excitement to the Pinot Grigio game."
Tasting Notes: The wine is straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. The aroma is of of apple and pear and are complemented by notes of citrus and floral notes.
Food Pairing: The wine goes well with seafood and cheeses.
Country: Italy Region: Tuscany
Varietal: Vermentino, Malvasia, Trebbiano, Riesling and Gewürztraminer
Vintage: 2024
Category: White Style: Dry
Producer: Tenuta di Carleone
Tenuta di Carleone is an organic winery in Radda in Chianti, founded in 2012 by Karl Egger and Sean O'Callaghan. They produce pure, elegant, and vibrant Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico wines from their 100-hectare estate, which features 20 hectares of vineyards and 10 hectares of olive trees. The winemaking process emphasizes a unique, non-wood approach, using cement and stainless steel for fermentation and maturation, resulting in a "modern take" on Chianti Classico known for its purity, tension, and finesse.
Tasting Note:Lovely floral nuances and a hint of berry fruit enhance this pale, highly expressive white wine. It opens beautifully with some time in the glass."