$54
FRANCE : LOIRE VALLEY
Malbec (Côt), Gamay, Gascón
MED-BODIED, DARK FRUIT, VIOLET, BAKING SPICE, EARTH, SMOKE, USED OAK
Julien Courtois and his partner have Heidi Kuka have worked tirelessly to restore a neglected 4.5 hectare estate of 40 year old vines in Sologne, where they recognized the land’s potential despite the condition of its long-damaged soils. Courtois has since succeeded in producing a slew compelling, terroir-driven natural wines from this small but mighty estate; the elegant and concentrated ‘Ancestral’ is a fine example of his best work. Give it ~30 mins to open & reveal its magic.
PAIR WITH: Pot-au-feu (French Beef Stew)
ECOLOGY: Biodynamic
*Low Sulfur
$10
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ITALY : PIEDMONT : BAROLO
Nebbiolo
FULL-BODIED, RIPE CHERRY, FLORAL, PLUM, LICORICE, OAK PRESENT
The Scavino family’s winemaking philosophy is based on a deep respect for their home region and a multi-generational passion for farming, which shows — the winery was established in 1921 and is now famous throughout the Barolo region. For a wine that carries some heft, this bottle is elegant, complex, bold, and has great potential for ageing.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Gorgonzola Piccante