*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Producer
Champagne - France
Jean Velut is located in Montgueux village in the La Côte des Bar region, about 80km south of Epernay. The winemaking dates back more than 50 years and the family-run winery owns 7.3ha of vineyards.
The winery has a very strong awareness of environmental conservation, using green manure and grass cultivation, and harvesting is done by hand.
The maximum production capacity is about 28,000 bottles. About 40% of the grapes harvested are sold to other houses (top houses for Chardonnay cuvées).
Montgueux village is also known as "Montrachet of Champagne". Daniel Thibaut of Charles Heidsieck, who gave it this nickname, purchases Jean Velut's grapes because of their unique, highly aromatic grapes.
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Producer
Sicilia
The history of Tasca d'Almerita starts in 1830s when 2 brothers, Don Lucio Tasca and Don Carmelo Mastrogiovanni Tasca, purchased 1200ha of the Regaleari land in Sclafani Bagni, halfway between Palermo and Caltanissetta. In particular, with Mr. Lucio, Tasca developed and greatly contributed to the agricultural land reform in Sicily. He was the first to be given the title of Earl Armerita when his son, Lucio, was in his second generation. With Alberto, CEO, Tasca developed even more purchasing level vineyards in Sicily: on Salina Island; on Etna and Mozia; and in addition on Etna.
Jean Velut
Champagne Blanc de Blanc Reserve Patience Brut Nature Pàs Dosage
L19
Body
8/10
Astringency
0/10
Dryness *
8/10
Acidity
7.7/10
Aroma
8/10
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Producer
Champagne - France
Jean Velut is located in Montgueux village in the La Côte des Bar region, about 80km south of Epernay. The winemaking dates back more than 50 years and the family-run winery owns 7.3ha of vineyards.
The winery has a very strong awareness of environmental conservation, using green manure and grass cultivation, and harvesting is done by hand.
The maximum production capacity is about 28,000 bottles. About 40% of the grapes harvested are sold to other houses (top houses for Chardonnay cuvées).
Montgueux village is also known as "Montrachet of Champagne". Daniel Thibaut of Charles Heidsieck, who gave it this nickname, purchases Jean Velut's grapes because of their unique, highly aromatic grapes.
Jean Velut
Champagne Blanc de Blanc Témoignage
2015
Body
8.6/10
Astringency
0/10
Dryness *
7.6/10
Acidity
7.8/10
Aroma
8.8/10
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Producer
Champagne - France
Jean Velut is located in Montgueux village in the La Côte des Bar region, about 80km south of Epernay. The winemaking dates back more than 50 years and the family-run winery owns 7.3ha of vineyards.
The winery has a very strong awareness of environmental conservation, using green manure and grass cultivation, and harvesting is done by hand.
The maximum production capacity is about 28,000 bottles. About 40% of the grapes harvested are sold to other houses (top houses for Chardonnay cuvées).
Montgueux village is also known as "Montrachet of Champagne". Daniel Thibaut of Charles Heidsieck, who gave it this nickname, purchases Jean Velut's grapes because of their unique, highly aromatic grapes.
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Awards
Magazine
Item
Vintage
Points
Decanter
Chardonnay
2023
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
Chardonnay
2023
90/100
Decanter
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2021
93/100
J. Suckling
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2021
92/100
Vinous
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2021
92/100
R. Parker
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2018
94/100
J. Suckling
Chardonnay
2018
91/100
J. Suckling
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2018
91/100
R. Parker
Chardonnay
2018
88+/100
R. Parker
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2017
92/100
J. Suckling
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2017
91/100
Decanter
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2017
89/100
R. Parker
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2016
93/100
J. Suckling
Chardonnay Riserva Crivelli
2016
91/100
Producer
Trentino Alto Adige
In 1928, Peter Zemmer, the great uncle of the present winemaker of the same name, established the winery. Vineyards and wineries in the best locations around Cortina s.s.d.v. in the lowlands of Alto Adige have been part of the winery since then. Helmut Zemmer, the founder’s nephew, has always been working in the business and after the early death of his uncle in 1969, he took over the winery, which he has turned into one of the leading companies in the region. Now his son Peter continues the legacy in the interest of his family. Peter Zemmer’s precious experience, detailed and innovative knowledge, together with the perfect natural environment, guarantee the quality and the expressive character of the wines, in harmony with the surrounding nature.
The area in and around Cortina s.s.d.v. offers the ideal breeding ground for high quality white wines and authentic red wines. Peter Zemmer knows his land, his vines, and climatic conditions like the back of his hand and how to best work the soil. The authentic wines thus combine the closeness to nature and inspiration.
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Producer
Marche
The history of Fattoria le Terrazze begins in 1882 on the foothills of Monte Conero in Numana at the time when the present winery was built. Ever since the end of the nineteenth century the Terni family has been producing Montepulciano grapes which find their natural habitat in the area.
Under the attentive guidance of winemakers, Federico Curtaz, today Antonio and Georgina Terni produce around 90.000 bottles of wine per year from hand-picked grapes grown on the farm’s vineyards which extend to around 16 hectares.
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Producer
Sicilia
The estate covers 400 hectares in the territory of Castelbuono, in the Madonie Park, on hilly terrain at an altitude of between 200 and 500 meters above sea level, swept by the breeze of the Mediterranean Sea and just a few kilometres away from Cefalù. Each stone of the Abbey tells a story: A story that began in the twelfth century.
Abbazia Santa Anastasia can boast a wine-producing legacy dating as far back as the twelfth century. It is a legacy handed down by the Benedictine monks. Its mark is present in every stone, plant grape: a tradition that is rooted in the respect for the earth and in the creation of an ecosystem that expresses its identity in every bottle of wine.
Founded by Count Roger of Hauteville in the twelfth century, it was first entrusted to the Theatine monks and later to the Benedictines. The latter started the production of wine, which soon became the most requested on the tables of nobles and clergy in Sicily. For a long time, the abbey was the cultural and economic centre of the area, thanks to the interest in wine. After the Benedictines left the abbey, the complex underwent a slow and unrelenting decline until becoming a ruin. A series of works requiring great skill and aiming at excellence made it possible to recover the abandoned lands, restoring them to their original lushness thanks also to the extraordinary characteristics of the microclimate. The results achieved were also made possible by the contribution of two outstanding figures like Giacomo Tachis and Riccardo Cotarella .
The accurate and masterly restoration of the complex made it possible to restore the ancient pomp of the abbey, creating an exclusive resort to offer hospitality with world-class comforts. The resort hosts its guests in 28 rooms, each dedicated to a grape variety. The facility features two restaurants, which are the ideal setting to discover Mediterranean cuisine and the estate's wines, as well as a modern gym, a swimming pool and over 400 hectares of land for walks to discover the true nature of Sicily.
Bravium Winery
Chardonnay Anderson Valley - Mendocino USA
2023
Body
7.4/10
Astringency
0/10
Dryness *
7.9/10
Acidity
8/10
Aroma
7.9/10
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Awards
Magazine
Item
Vintage
Points
View from the Cellar
Chardonnay Anderson Valley - Mendocino USA
2023
93/100
J. Suckling
Chardonnay Anderson Valley - Mendocino USA
2023
92/100
"A quite nice, flavorful and rich-tasting wine that offers indulgent ripe fruit flavors and handsome oak spices. Plenty of ripe green apples, pears, vanilla bean and nutmeg on the palate, with a full body and rather soft acidity."
VinePair
Chardonnay Anderson Valley - Mendocino USA
2022
Top 27 USA Chardonnay
VinePair
Chardonnay Anderson Valley - Mendocino USA
2021
Top 27 Chardonnay
"Bravium boasts four words on its homepage: Sun, soil, wind, and fog. They make wine in the unique northern AVA of Mendocino, specifically Anderson Valley. And this wine is a good example of the kind of balance wines here can attain. The wine is drying on the nose with some pear fruit but mostly that clean river rock-like minerality. The drying sensation carries to the mouthfeel along with a welcome alcoholic depth. There is oak here but it’s almost imperceptible giving the wine its needed depth."
Producer
California - USA
As a winemaker, I am a minimalist in every sense of the word, especially when it comes to Pinot Noir,” said Derek.
Derek founded Bravium―a Latin word meaning “gift” or “prize”―in 2007. His widely acclaimed small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are characterized by excellent structure and aging potential, along with invigorating acidity, which allows for seamless pairing with a variety of foods.
Of all the influences that have shaped Derek’s path, his family’s Cherokee heritage has been the steady drumbeat that led him to the right places at the right times. His parents gifted him the name “Winter Hawk” as a child. To this day, the sight of a hawk feather in his vineyard reminds Derek that he is fulfilling his destiny. That rich heritage gently guides his hand in the cellar. For Derek, terroir is a gift.
Bravium Winery
Chardonnay Russian River Valley - Sonoma USA
2024
Body
7.8/10
Astringency
7.6/10
Dryness *
7.4/10
Acidity
8/10
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Awards
Magazine
Item
Vintage
Points
Wine Enthusiast
Chardonnay Russian River Valley - Sonoma USA
2022
93/100
“Caramel apple aromas and butterscotch flavors lend a rich, indulgent expression to this full-bodied and lush-textured wine. The price is great, too, for a Russian River wine of this quality. ”
J. Suckling
Chardonnay Russian River Valley - Sonoma USA
2022
91/100
“Fresh lemon zest and pineapples, with some praline notes from the fine, creamy oak toast. Fresh and flavorful with a zesty, medium-bodied palate before a long, creamy finish. Drink or hold.”
Wine Enthusiast
Chardonnay Russian River Valley - Sonoma USA
2021
92/100
J. Suckling
Chardonnay Russian River Valley - Sonoma USA
2021
91/100
Producer
California - USA
As a winemaker, I am a minimalist in every sense of the word, especially when it comes to Pinot Noir,” said Derek.
Derek founded Bravium―a Latin word meaning “gift” or “prize”―in 2007. His widely acclaimed small-lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are characterized by excellent structure and aging potential, along with invigorating acidity, which allows for seamless pairing with a variety of foods.
Of all the influences that have shaped Derek’s path, his family’s Cherokee heritage has been the steady drumbeat that led him to the right places at the right times. His parents gifted him the name “Winter Hawk” as a child. To this day, the sight of a hawk feather in his vineyard reminds Derek that he is fulfilling his destiny. That rich heritage gently guides his hand in the cellar. For Derek, terroir is a gift.
*Tasting data from producer *Dryness *: lower value = sweeter
Producer
Sicilia
Spadafora is a noble Sicilian family, whose first certified traces date back to 1230. Over the centuries, the Casato had the predominance over five principalities, a duchy, two marquisates, a county and twenty-five baronies. Some of the family members have occupied leading positions in the Kingdom of Sicily and in some European States.
The founder of the farm is Don Pietro dei Principi di Spadafora, who inherits the estate from his uncle Michele De Stefani, a talented farmer and breeder of race horses. The estate suffered a lot of damage during the 1968 earthquake but don Pietro undertook both the reconstruction and the redevelopment of the company, reevaluating the native vineyards and bringing to Sicily allochthonous vineyards destined for the birth of quality wines.
The current owner is Francesco Spadafora, son of Don Pietro, married to his wife Claudia, flanked by his daughter Enrica.
The history of Spadafora bottled wine begins more than thirty years ago, in the summer of 1988, when Don Pietro Dei Principi di Spadafora decided to explore another world; so from the countryside of Mussomeli, family property in the Sicilian hinterland where wheat was cultivated, his son Francesco moved to Virzì to take care of the vineyards, transforming the grapes into wine.
Spadafora wines are made only with our grapes, located in the Virzì district, (Municipality of Monreale, map sheet 142), in the area adjacent to the cellar, so much so that it is defined as the garden that surrounds our houses.