Brancaia

Producer: La Maison Carrée
Grape: Chasselas
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Switzerland
Region: Three Lakes
Subregion: Neuenburg
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A clean Chasselas from Lake Neuchatel, with notes of flowers and apples, a creamy palate with a bit of salt and a refreshing acidity towards the end.

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: Domaine La Colombe
Grape: Chasselas 
Color: White
Sparkling: Pet Nat
Vintage: 2021
Country: Switzerland
Region: Vaud
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11.1%

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

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Juicy Chasselas Pet Nat! Slightly cloudy, with elderflower and white fruit notes. On the palate it is very fine and fresh, with a slightly salty minerality, a refreshing acidity and a small touch of residual sugar.

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: Tom Litwan
Grape: Pinot Noir
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A lovely and easy-going Pinot Noir. Fresh berrie notes and a hint of roasted aromas.

Producer: Tom Litwan
Grape: Zweigelt 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 12%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: A lovely, complex Rosé from the Canton of Aargau, made from Zweigelt grapes grown in biodynamic agriculture.

Producer: Fred Loimer
Grape: Gemischter Satz
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: Austria
Region: Niederoesterreich
Subregion: Kremstal
Alcohol: 13%

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

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Straw yellow with orange sheen, complex nose of lentils, ground pepper, cider, cinnamon, smoke and propolis, tremendous mineral grip with cool elegance on the palate, delicate apple fruit, dusty dry with delicate acidity, needs time in the glass to fully develop.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12.5%

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

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: In the glass a beautiful cloudy golden yellow, the nose the harbingers of herbs paired with ripe quince and apple. On the palate a round and herbaceous, yet fresh body. Long and precise finish. Before drinking, turn the bottle closed upside down to distribute all solids.

Producer: Claus Preisinger
Grape: Weissburgunder, Grüner Veltliner
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 11.5%

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

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Aged for half a year in various wooden barrels and bottled unfiltered and unsulfured.
On the nose aromas of overripe melon, some quince and meadow herbs, ripe yellow fruit with a cool touch in the background, lots of sage and some eucalyptus, great complexity. On the palate with a charming and juicy start, soft and again with yellow fruit, pineapple, yellow peach and ripe pear. A very harmonious and charming chalky gravel, even natural wine beginners need not be afraid.

Producer: Heinrich
Grape: Chardonnay
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Subregion: Neusiedl am See
Alcohol: 12,5%

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

Funkiness: Mild

Tasting Notes: limestone and mica slate, left on the mash for a few hours, spontaneously fermented and then matured on the natural yeast in large oak barrels for 10 months. A very slight reduction (sulphurous) on the nose, ripe yellow apple, melon and delicate floral nuances. On the palate a very soft texture with a full glaze

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: 2021
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: Tom Litwan
Grape: Quince, Boskop
Color: Cidre
Sparkling: Pet-Nat
Vintage: 2020
Country: Switzerland
Region: Swiss German Region
Subregion: Aargau
Alcohol: 7.5%

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

Funkiness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This Cidre is made from quince and Boskop is an exciting food companion. It is made according to the Méthode Traditionnelle. Fruity, fresh and fun!

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: Heinrich
Grape: Traminer 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2021
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: 2020
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.