The Ruggeri winery was founded in 1950 by Giustino Bisol , whose family boasts a centuries-old tradition and deep roots in the wine-growing culture of the Valdobbiadene area.
This elegant Prosecco Brut Rosé DOC “Argeo” by Ruggeri comes from a prevalence of Glera grapes combined with a lower percentage of pinot noir. The two varieties are vinified separately: glera in white, while pinot noir ferments in contact with the skins. Once the assembly is complete, the wine is placed in an autoclave for the second fermentation, in accordance with the Martinotti or Charmat method, where it remains in contact with the noble lees for at least 2 months.
Dedicated to Giustino Bisol, who founded the winery in 1950, this sparkling wine is the fruit of extensive trials and experiments with particular selections and techniques, from the vines to the bottle. The Giustino B. therefore embodies the living expression of the experience and determination in the search for the very best and of the passionate dedication to the grape itself (traditionally called Prosecco).
Giustino B. is receiving constantly the Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso at every vintage, making the Ruggeri winery the only one in the world of Prosecco to be awarded the prestigious star award from Gambero Rosso.
Château Gruaud Larose has a long history in the Saint Julien appellation that dates back to the days when the property was first owned by a knight known as Joseph Stanislas Gruaud.
The vineyard has not changed much since it was created in 1781. Thus, the vineyard is exactly the same today as it was when it was classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, located on the highest point of elevation on the Saint Julien plateau. It has belonged to the Merlaut family since 1997, which have introduced sustainable development and organic farming methods in the vineyard.
Château Gruaud-Larose’s second wine, Sarget combines finesse and balance. It enjoys the same care as the great wine, and is very charming.
2018 was a sunny and early vintage that will be remembered for the virulence of the mildew but where the harvests took place in optimal conditions. A great vintage with great wealth and opulence.
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VARIETALS
49% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
Their Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a combination of three estate vineyards ‘Angus Brae’, ‘Narrow Road’ and ‘Three Springs’.
At 380m above sea level these are traditionally much lower yielding than those planted on the Barossa floor meaning the fruit produced is often of a higher quality.
This blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Shiraz is an homage to the great wines of the Southern Rhone but with a very Barossan accent. These three classic red wine varieties are blended to showcase the unique qualities of each whilst ensuring balance, purity of fruit and the utmost drinkability.
The three Springs Vineyard is located alongside the original Schild Family Estate. Planted in 1926 the Grenache vines are classified as ‘Survivour Vines’ in the Barossa Valley Old Vine Charter. The Mourvédre for this wine is grown in ‘Kleeman’s Block’ where vines are high on the Eastern Hills overlooking Rowland Flat. Shiraz is taken from the ‘Workshop’ and ‘Angus Brae’ vineyards taking premium fruit from each to blend into this typical GMS.
Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
The Three Springs vineyard is where the original Schild family estate is located.
Situated on historic Narrow Road at Rowland Flat, this vineyard sits at 380 metres above sea level. Vineyards at this altitude are traditionally much lower yielding than vineyards planted on the Barossa Valley floor meaning the grapes from these vines are regarded as higher quality fruit, as this merlot clearly shows.
Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
This wine comes from a blend of Shiraz grapes from select parcels of vineyards including ‘Workshop’, ‘Angus Brae’ and ‘Three Springs’. Angus Brae is located in Altona between Rowland Flat and Lyndoch, named after Ed Schild’s grandson (Michael’s eldest). Three Springs Farm Vineyard is located at the site of the original family Estate.
The classic example of Barossa Shiraz with an exceptional elegance.
Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
This irreplaceable Moorooroo vineyard was planted in 1847 by Willam and John Jacob, just eleven years after the foundation of South Australia putting them amongst the oldest in the world.
Situated between Jacob’s Creek and the North Para River the vineyard gets it’s name from the Indigenous word ‘Moorooroo’ meaning ‘meeting of two waters’.
Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
The Narrow Road Vineyard sits high on the hills behind the township of Rowland Flat. The vines grown adjacent to the original Schild homestead that was purchased and settled by Ben and Alma Schild in 1952 on what was historically known as ‘Narrow Road’.
Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
The Reserve collection of wines are named in honour of Schild Family members who have given their foresight and passion to the Schild Estate journey.
The Liebich Vineyard sits high on the hills behind the township of Rowland Flat. The vines grown adjacent to the original Schild homestead that was purchased and settled by Ben and Alma Schild in 1952 on what was historically known as ‘Narrow Road’.
Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.
The Three Springs Vineyard is located alongside the original Schild Family Estate. Chardonnay from this block is blended with fruit from other local grape growers, which they grow exceptional chardonnay fruit with their mature vines on Church Road in the hills behind Rowland Flat.
Almost 200 years after its foundation in 1824, Seguin-Manuel has been completely renewed since its acquisition by Thibaut Marion in 2004. Initially located in Savigny-les-Beaune, new plots have been added to the domain in the villages of Beaune, Pommard, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Vosne-Romanée since 2005. More than 8,5 hectares of vineyards (21 acres) are now directly grown by Seguin-Manuel.
The plot of this amazing red Burgundy is located in the North of Pommard on clay and limestone with oxide iron, gravel, deep soil at the foothill.
Seigneurs D’Aiguilhe (or “The Lord of Aiguilhe”) is the second wine of Château d’Aiguilhe, owned by Count Von Neipperg since 1998. The Château is one of the finest and most beautiful vineyards in the Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, on the high hillsides of the right bank of the Dordogne.
Combining power and freshness, the wines of Château d’Aiguilhe succeed in expressing the terroir’s strong personality, and show very well after 5 years in bottle.
The story of the Strofilia company began in 1980 when two friends and colleagues, engineers Giannis Maltezos and Achilleas Lampsidis, decided to plant vines on the Maltezou family estate, located in Tourkochorafo near Anavyssos. They selected foreign varieties with a view to producing a superior wine. At the same time, they repaired the old wine press and pressed their first vintage using traditional methods. The wine was bottled and named Strofilia.
From vineyards in Northern Peloponnese, at Asprokampos village, in Stymfalia plateau, located at 700m of altitude, in deep, clayey, alkaline soils, this pleasant rosé is made from Agiorgitiko, a captivating grape variety that caresses the senses with elegance, freshness and intensity of aromas and flavours.
The story of the Strofilia company began in 1980 when two friends and colleagues, engineers Giannis Maltezos and Achilleas Lampsidis, decided to plant vines on the Maltezou family estate, located in Tourkochorafo near Anavyssos. They selected foreign varieties with a view to producing a superior wine. At the same time, they repaired the old wine press and pressed their first vintage using traditional methods. The wine was bottled and named Strofilia.
From the mountainous, high-altitude vineyards with deep, clay, alkaline soils with a lot of calcium in the Stymphalia plateau, comes a young and fresh red wine made from the zone’s flagship grape, Agiorgitiko. As it’s unoaked, it’s vibrant and intense, with a rich, fruity nose and an elegant, playful palate. Don’t hesitate to serve it slightly chilled, on its own, or to experiment with unconventional pairings, such as vegetarian or fish dishes in tomato sauce.
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