The Hugel Family has been around since 1639, representing 12 consecutive generations of winemakers. One must believe they have it all together by now, evidenced by some of the finest, elegant dry Rieslings and other varietals in and around Riquewihr, in Alsace. This section of Alsace is the driest and coolest AVA in France, withContinue reading “Famille Hugel Classic Riesling 2023”
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Contini Tonaghe Cannonau de Sardegna 2024
The Contini Winery is the oldest in Sardinia, established in 1898, and is located in the Upper Campidano, with vineyards at an altitude of about 200 meters, planted on alluvial, sandy, and clay soils. There is something special about Grenache from Sardinia, or Cannonau as it is known there. It possesses a medium-bodied freshness andContinue reading “Contini Tonaghe Cannonau de Sardegna 2024”
Scaia Rosso 2022
Q: What do four brothers do when they inherit 50 acres of vineyards in the eastern section of Valpolicella from their father? A: Buy 75 more acres and start a winery, of course. They released their first wine in 1995 under the Tenuta Sant’Antonio label before launching a new project in 2006 under the ScaiaContinue reading “Scaia Rosso 2022”