2018 Chêne Bleu "Aliot", Vaucluse IGP, Rhone Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE A blend of Roussanne (65%), Grenache Blanc (30%), Marsanne (5%), touch of Viognier. This wine is perfumed and powerful. This wine is named after Aliot de Montvin, the glassblower who purchased the property in 1427 and changed its name to La Verrire. Nicole and Xavier believed that because of the high altitude and protracted ripening season, they should consider planting whites, despite our southern latitude. The rich fruit

the juice was racked and inoculated with yeast for the alcoholic fermentation

both vines are planted on slopes where only the most intrepid farmers dare cultivate them- farmers like Marco Rizzo who

Gramona is located in the Penedes region of Spain just 45 minutes from Barcelona along Spain's Mediterranean coast

Whole bunch pressed into stainless steel for a natural fermentation

and has progressively grown to 9

and in its respect of the Chianti Classico denomination - only using indigenous Tuscan grape varieties to produce a wine that is internationally acknowledged as one of the greatest reds in the world

annually producing 11

rolling tubes and pristine beaches attract paddlers from all over the world to soak up the salt and sun

with indigenous yeasts selected in the vineyard by Benanti

Ginny continues growing flowers and in 2009 expanded the farm when she planted several hectares of vineyard

The vineyards of the Elicio wines are located on the plains adjoining the Mont Ventoux for the reds

He believes in producing wines with an identity