Brancaia

Producer: Drappier
Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Blanc
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: NV
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Unfiltered and with minimal sulfur, made in the carbon-neutrally certified Drappier House. The name is in honor of the holy St. Bernard, founder of the Clarevallis Abby close to the Drappier vineyards. A well-balanced champagne with floral notes and a fresh palate.

Producer: Domaines Lupier
Grape: Garnacha 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Spanien
Region: Navarra
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Gripping bouquet, grenadine, plums, cardamom, violets, licorice, thyme. On the palate, juicy extract, tightly woven, finest tannin, perfectly balanced, wonderfully dynamic and with an extremely precise flow. Great.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: Switzerland
Region:
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Refined, bundled bouquet, sour cherries, currants, fresh leather, black tea, slightly smoky nuances in the background. The palate is clear, very finely woven, elegant, compact, youthful structure and beautifully long lasting.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region:
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Refined, bundled bouquet, sour cherries, currants, fresh leather, black tea, slightly smoky nuances in the background. The palate is clear, very finely woven, elegant, compact, youthful structure and beautifully long lasting.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Neuburger
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: clayey, sandy, calcareous
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Hazy golden yellow color. Aromas of apricot yoghurt, chalk and pears, with some cardamom and herbs in the background. Smooth and juicy on the palate, with a pleasant creaminess and a refreshing acidity.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Attractive bouquet, raspberries, peonies, a touch of blood orange, fresh tobacco, delicate smoky nuances. On the palate complex, silky texture, wonderfully fresh structure, refined, fine tannin, very noble and fine.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections. In the nose ripe blackberries, hints of plums and elderberries, delicate floral nuances, subtle tobacco notes. On the palate juicy and elegant, fruity sweetness, fine tannin, already seems accessible, fine nougat on the finish.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Pinot Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Multifaceted nose, aromas of violets, cherries, noble wood notes, licorice and a mineral touch. On the palate juicy, very elegantly structured, lively, perfect tannin and wonderfully long lasting. Delightful.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Zweigelt, Sankt Laurent 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Light, easy to drink and wonderfully juicy. Pustza Libre tastes best when slightly chilled.

Producer: El Mas de l'A
Grape: Grenache Blanc
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Spain
Region: Catalonia
Subregion: Priorat
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granitic, slate
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A classy white wine from Catalonia. It shows notes of peach, elderflower and lime, with a touch of flint in the background. On the palate it's smooth and mineral, with a balancing acidity that gives freshness.

Producer: Olivier Pittet
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Switzerland
Region: Valais
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Strawberries, raspberries, coffee, delicate roasted aromas, wonderfully accompanied by minerals. On the palate a juicy start, fresh, velvety, good density and wonderfully taut and full of character.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Traminer 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Fresh, lively, slight tannins, wild rose and fresh stone pine aromas, with a bit of lychee. Demanding on the palate, good complexity, powerful, dry style, with firm, salty finish.

Producer: Fred Loimer
Grape: Pinot Gris 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2015
Country: Austria
Region: Niederoesterreich
Subregion: Kremstal
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: Yes

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Rosehips, red berries, toasted almonds, sponge cake. On the palate, firm, wonderfully spicy and complex, with finely textured tannins and a mineral-saline finish.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Sour Cherry
Color: White
Sparkling: Champenoise
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 8%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This is a sparkling wine made from sour cherries, grown in the Aargau in Switzerland. It is made in the traditional method with a second fermentation in the bottle. In the glass, it shows an intense and dark colors. Aromas of cherries with a distinct marzipan note. On the palate, it is complex and quite full, with a good acidity. Great with fatty foods, as it serves as a balance.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Chardonnay 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Delightful bouquet, delicate fruit notes, white flowers, toasted almonds and flint. On the palate precise, creamy approach, wonderfully dynamic, fine acidity, great density. A wonderfully exciting Chardonnay.