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Read more The sleepy village of Charly on the very western frontier of Champagne, is home to a number of interesting producers, none more than this newly-discovered house. It was formed by the union of the two eponymous families in 1968, five years after they had joined together with other growers to form a co-operative in Charly. They remain members to this day, though the majority of their grapes are vinified in their own impressive facilities. Proprietors Laurent and Christine took over in 2000 and have always had a brisk trade on the domestic market, particularly with private customers. WineWise is actually their first American customer, and proud to be bringing their thoughtful range of diverse wines to the California market. The family, including the three children, are all keen amateur musicians – a fact reflected in the names of all their cuvées. The domaine covers 8.2 hectares of vines, which average 40 years of age, including a small plot around the house dedicated to three arcane varieties, called the Clos du Montdorin. The wines undergo systematic malolactic fermentation, and aging en tirage is longer than the average. We were impressed by the finesse and incisiveness across the board.. This is a house that exemplifies the strides being made by ambitious growers in the new era. We now have in stock a significantly increased assortment, so impressive are the current wines. They have divided their range into two lines : the “Classique”, made from the three Pinots, and “Cépages d’Autrefois”, which are based on or include the archaic varieties of Arbanne, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc. It should be noted that tragedy befell the family in the summer of 2018 when Laurent succumbed to illness at the unthinkable age of 45. Christine has taken over the reins and is showing great determination and optimism. This new assortment is testimony to her success. Léguillette-Romelot FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Léguillette-Romelot Country: France Region: Champagne Subregion: Marne Valley City of Origin: Charly-sur-Marne Date Founded: officially in 1973 Owner Name: Christine Leguillette Vineyard Size: 19.76 acres Total Annual Production: 40,000 bottles Property History: Read more Léguillette Romelot has almost 20 acres of vines planted, all in and around the village of Charly-sur-Marne. The average age of the vines is 40 years. Principal grapes : Meunier (60%), Chardonnay (25%) and Pinot Noir (5%). Additional grapes planted : Petit Meslier, Arbanne et Pinot Blanc, which are planted in the Clos du Mont Dorin, from whence comes a blend composed entirely of these permitted but unusual varieties...the 2015 vintage has yet to be released. Terroir argilo-calcaire : ce sol développe toutes les caractéristiques du Pinot Meunier, connu pour offrir des vins gourmands et généreux. Vinification : en cuves inox thermo-régulées - stockage en cuves époxy. Respect de l’environnement : Laurent a fait le choix d’une viticulture “propre” depuis de nombreuses années maintenant. Aujourd’hui l’ensemble de l’exploitation est enherbé et travaillé de façon mécanique, en utilisant le moins possible de produits chimiques. En 2019, nous serons, normalement, certifiés « Haute Valeur Environnementale » (H.V.E.) et « Viticulture Durable en Champagne » (VDC) Owner History: Read more 1705 The Romelot family, farmers in the region of l’Aisne, plant their first vines next to their other crops, and soon begin selling the grapes. 1963 The two families Léguillette and Romelot join with other growers to create a cooperative for pressing grapes and another for making wine. 1968 The marriage of M. Léguillette and de Melle Romelot brings their families together, and soon after the production of Champagne under the name Léguillette-Romelot began to be considered... 1973 The Champagne LEGUILLETTE André became Champagne LEGUILLETTE-ROMELOT 2000 The son of André Léguillette and Marie-France Romelot, Laurent took over the reins of the house of Champagne Léguillette-Romelot à Charly-sur-Marne, assisted by his wife, Christine. June 30th, 2018, M. Laurent LEGUILLETTE passed away. Christine, with the help of her team, took over the running of the estate. Wines By Léguillette-Romelot Léguillette-Romelot "Cepages d'Autrefois "Blanc de Blancs Brut View Wine Léguillette-Romelot N.V. "Prelude" Extra Brut View Wine Léguillette-Romelot N.V. "Cepages d'Autrefois" Brut View Wine Léguillette-Romelot 2009 "Notes Noires" Brut View Wine Léguillette-Romelot N.V. "Triolet" Extra Brut View Wine

Read more Monterrei’s distinction as a D.O. lies partly in its prevailing granitic soils, but also in its climate, which features extreme diurnal temperature ranges, that can reach 30 degrees Celsius in the dog days of summer. There are but 25 estates in the appellation, and ours is one of the best. Young scion Esteban Boo-Riveiro is the well-schooled and impassioned winemaker. Vineyard practices are essentially organic, production from the estate’s 10 hectares very limited. Fragas do Lecer FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Fragas do Lecer Country: Spain Region: Galicia Subregion: Monterrei City of Origin: Vilaza, Galicia Date Founded: 2005 Vineyard Size: 18 HA Total Annual Production: 2000 cases Property History: Read more Fragas do Lecer located in Vilaza, Galiciasits along sire the Tàmega river. the winery was founded in 2005 by the Boo-Rivero family, winegrowers with a history of over 30 years committment toward ground indigineous varietals. The vinyards total 25 acres, in 28 different estate vineyards. This diversity results in various soil types, granite based, sandy, and slate offering great complexity to the wines. Th Tamaguelos estate has over 10 acres of Godello and Mencia vines that are over 30 years old. In addition, they also have some of the oldest Godello and Mencia vines in the region, over 50 years. Owner History: Read more The BooRivero family founded Fragas do Lecer in 2005. Wines By Fragas do Lecer Fragas do Lecer 2021 Fraga do Corvo White (Monterrei) View Wine

Read more I00 miles inland from Valencia lies this impressive estate run by a husband-and-wife team since 2000, and certified organic since 2007. Its 120 hectares are divided among four fincas planted to several different varieties, both indigenous and not. The vinification is conducted in a newly-constructed facility dug six meters below the original building, so all essential functions can be conducted by gravity-feed. The wines are lusty and full of flavor and life, but are always within bounds. The labels are whimsical and attractive and the prices beyond fair. We think we have discovered a winner here. Aranleon FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Aranleon Country: Spain Region: Valencia City of Origin: Los Marcos Date Founded: 1927 Owner Name: María and Paco Vineyard Size: 120 HA Total Annual Production: 500,000 bottles Property History: Read more Aranleón is a Family Owned Estate dedicating ourselves to the best oenology of organic wines for 17 years. Our winery ARANLEÓN was built in1927 in the small village of Los Marcos, 100 km West from the Mediterranean Sea in the region of Valencia.120 hectares covering our 3 vineyard plots. Fertile rain fed slopes, surrounded by pine groves, aromatic bushes and oak trees give life to the different varieties and generous harvests born of indigenous grape varieties. The Reds: Bobal, Monastrell, Tempranillo, The Whites: Macabeo. 400 French, American and Hungarian oak barrels We are known as the Flagship of the organic wines in Valencia: from D.O.P. Utiel-Requena, D.O.P. Valencia and Cava Owner History: Read more Maria studied a degree in Agricultural engineering and Paco had vineyards in the area. When they met they decided to make to adapt the vineyards in order to express all the potential of the terroir in a bottle of wine. Wines By Aranleon Aranleon 2022 Mon Macabeo View Wine Aranleon 2021 Encuentro Bobal (Utiel-Requena) ORGANIC View Wine Aranleon NV Solo Cava Brut (Valencia) ORGANIC View Wine

Read more Founded in 1997 by chemist Yorgos Tsimbidi and his wife Elli, the winery lies a few kilometers from the other-worldly, eponymous Byzantine town of Monemvasia, which legend holds gave rise to the ubiquitous Malvasia grape. Part of their mission was to revive the tradition and fame of sweet Malvasia, which they have done with great success. But they have devoted equal attention to the local varieties Kydonitsa, Asproudi, Mavroudi and Limniona, among others. Now joined by daughters Marialena and Anastasia, their wines go from strength to strength, bringing well-earned acclaim. The labels are original and eye-catching, and some play off the legends of nearby Sparta. Monemvasia FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Monemvasia Country: Greece Region: Laconia Subregion: Monemvasia City of Origin: 57th Km of N.R., Aggelona, Monemvasia (location of the winery) Date Founded: 1997 Owner Name: Yiorgos Tsimbidis (owner and winemaker) Vineyard Size: 30 Total Annual Production: 300,000 bottles Property History: Read more With the launch of our winery in 1997, the vineyards became our top priority. We devoted our first years of operation to the documentation and study of local varieties, while experimenting with wine making processes, until in 2005 we started planting our first vines. Today, we are the proud growers of a collection of rare varieties, uniquely encompassing Monemvasias terroir in our 30 hectares of organic vineyards. Our modern, visitable winery was finished in 2020 and is now located in the 57th Km of the National Road Tarapsa-Monemvasia, 10 Km away from the Castle of Monemvasia. At the ground floor, in the main space, is where the production of the wines operates and where the necessary equipment such as: destemmer, pneumatic press, stainless steel tanks of controlled temperature and automatic bottling line are kept. The underground aging space houses the elevage of red and white wines in oak barrels and in bottles. Owner History: Read more Monemvasia Winery was founded in 1997 in Monemvasia in the region of Laconia by Yorgos and Elli Tsimbidi. Drawing inspiration from the myth of the long-lost Malvasia wine and driven by their love for their homeland and their faith in its potential, they took the big decision to start a winery from scratch. The fervor and dedication in reviving the medieval Malvasia wine urged them to seek out the local grape varieties and the traditional ways of vinification. Throughout this journey, they stumbled upon and experimented with rare varieties and thus Monemvasia, Kydonitsa, Assyrtiko, Asproudi and Mavroudi came out of obscurity. Wines By Monemvasia Monemvasia 2014 Monemvasios Red (Laconia) View Wine Monemvasia 2021 "300" White (Laconia) View Wine

Read more There are no vineyards in France more startling to the eye than those that cascade down to the Mediterranean Sea just north of where the Pyrenees divide France from Spain. These logic-defying vines, grown on unnumbered terraces hewn out of the cliffs, also give rise to wines of great originality and quality. La Cave de l’Abbé Rous is essentially a co-operative of small growers in the choicest sections of Banyuls and Collioure. It makes wines at the highest quality level of the two appellations. La Cave de l'Abbé Rous FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: La Cave de l'Abbé Rous Country: France Region: Languedoc Subregion: Occitanie City of Origin: Banyuls Sur Mer Date Founded: 1980 Total Annual Production: 2,000,000 bottles/year Property History: Read more Located in Banyuls-sur-Mer, the Abbé Rous wine cellar produces and markets a beautiful range of AOP wines Collioure and Banyuls. The name was chosen in homage to the Abbot who, at the end of the nineteenth century, was the first to produce and sell Banyuls wines to finance the construction of a church for the village. Quality is its requirement and this for all the stages of the production of wines, from the management of the vine to the vinification and through breeding and presentation. With a unique know-how for the breeding of Banyuls and Banyuls Grand Cru , its range is of great richness. Banyuls and Collioure, wines born from the alliance of the shale and the Grenache. Literally rising from the rock,the Grenache is here the king grape variety, a true revelator of this terroir uniqueness in the world. Worked with passion and talent by the winemakers, it gives birth to rich and powerful wines, rare and elegant. Owner History: Read more la cave de l'abbé rous is run on a cooperative model. Wines By La Cave de l'Abbé Rous La Cave de l'Abbé Rous 2018 Cornet & Cie. Banyuls Rimage [12/500] View Wine La Cave de l'Abbé Rous 2002 Banyuls Grand Cru Christian Reynal View Wine

Read more We are inordinately proud to have been appointed the California importers for this celebrated Côte des Blancs producer. Because she is married to Jean-Paul Hébrart, we have known and liked Isabelle Diebolt for many years. Presiding over an 11 hectare estate raised to prominence by her father Jean since the 1970’s (though they trace their roots to Cuis in the 1500’s), she is an indefatigable perfectionist whose vivid wines have won acclaim in all quarters. The majority of their chardonnay vines lie in Cramant (Grand Cru) and Cuis (1er Cru), with additional holdings in Chouilly and Le Mesnil (Grands Crus) and the Côtes d’Épernay. Their small plantings of black grapes are from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte de Bar. The juice for all their Blanc de Blancs wines is exclusively cuvée. With the exception of the Fleur de Passion, (their tête de cuvee), the wines systematically go through malolactic fermentation. The result is a range that stylishly limns the capacity of chardonnay to offer tautness, fruit and minerality. Drawn from a relatively small geographical expanse, the wines expertly reflect both the bracing particularity of their origin in the north of the Côte des Blancs and the rounder qualities derived from the vineyards towards Épernay – the best of both worlds! Diebolt-Vallois FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Diebolt-Vallois Country: France Region: Champagne Subregion: Cote des Blancs Date Founded: 1960 Owner Name: Jacques, Nadia, Isabelle, Arnaud, Ophelie Vineyard Size: 15 HA Total Annual Production: 160,000 bottles Property History: Read more Jacques and Nadia founded the winery in th 60's. Their children Arnaud and Isabelle joined them in the 80's. Now, the third generation, Ophelie (Arnaud's Daughter) is taking part too. Focusing on Blanc de Blancs, the estate has grown, the family buying land classified as Grand Cru in Cramant, Chouilly, Oger and Le Mesnil Sur Oger. Owner History: Read more History of the property Wines By Diebolt-Vallois Diebolt-Vallois N.V. Champagne Rose View Wine Diebolt-Vallois N.V. "Prestige" Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru MAGNUMS View Wine Diebolt-Vallois N.V. Champagne Rose View Wine Diebolt-Vallois N.V. Blanc de Blancs View Wine Diebolt-Vallois N.V. Blanc de Blancs [12/375] View Wine Diebolt-Vallois N.V."Tradition" Brut View Wine Diebolt-Vallois N.V. "Tradition" Brut View Wine Diebolt-Vallois N.V. "Prestige" Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru View Wine

Read more This 28 hectare domaine has holdings in six of the ten crus of Beaujolais and makes a series of impeccable, site-specific wines of uncanny precision and charm. Beaujolais is enjoying a resurgence of popularity and respect these days precisely because of the fastidious work of conscientious producers like Laurent Perrachon and his formidable son Maxime. Their achievement in 2020 is nothing short of stunning. Laurent Perrachon FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Laurent Perrachon Country: France Region: Beaujolais Subregion: Beaujolais City of Origin: Juliénas Date Founded: 1877 Owner Name: Famille Perrachon Vineyard Size: 74.1 acres Total Annual Production: 15,000 cases Property History: Read more The PERRACHON name appears in Julienas history as early as 1601. The Perrachon family acquired the domain of la Bottière, in Juliénas, in 1877. Then came the Domaine des Perelles on the Romanèche-Thorins territory, at the feet of the Moulin-à-Vent hills. The Domaine des Mouilles, now the heart of our operations, was acquired in 1989. It is the heart of the Julienas appellation, benefiting from the best exposure and the best soils. Recently, we added smaller parcels in Chénas, Fleurie, and Saint Amour. Owner History: Read more Today we harvest grapes on six Crus (30 hectares) : Julienas of course, but also Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Chenas and our latest addition, Saint-Amour, and also Beaujolais-Village rouge and Beaujolais Blanc (6.5 hectares). Today, the 7th generation of winemakers carries on its ancestor’s tradition with the same aim: to express the essence of the terroir. Wines By Laurent Perrachon Laurent Perrachon 2022 Morgon Cote du Py View Wine Laurent Perrachon 2020 Fleurie Vieilles Vignes View Wine Laurent Perrachon 2020 St. Amour "La Gagere" View Wine Laurent Perrachon 2021 Juliénas "les Mouilles" View Wine Laurent Perrachon 2018 Moulin a Vent "Terres Roses" View Wine Laurent Perrachon 2020 Beaujolais Villages "Terre de Loyse" View Wine Laurent Perrachon 2020 Moulin a Vent "Terres Roses" View Wine

Read more Rather as Vienna’s wines are something of an afterthought to many in an Austrian context, so do the wines of Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, suffer occlusion from the bigger shadow thrown by the Douro, Dão and Vinho Verde. But, there are no fewer than ten sub-districts to this region and they offer an impressive variety of wines, from the commanding age-worthy reds of Colhares to the vivid wines of Alenquer. We were immediately struck by the authenticity of the wines here, which so clearly matches that of its proprietors, sisters Rita and Ana Cardoso Pinto. The vineyards are planted to no fewer than 27 varieties, both autochthonous and international, in clay and limestone soils on gentle slopes that enjoy a southern exposure. The proximity to the Atlantic confers a cool lift that is most welcome. Production methods are integrated and all yeasts are native. As you can see, patience is a watchword at this estate, as it is with so many of our favorites. Quinta do Pinto FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Quinta do Pinto Country: Portugal Region: Lisbon Subregion: Alenquer appellation City of Origin: Merceana Owner Name: Antonio Cardoso Pinto Vineyard Size: 63 HA Total Annual Production: 150,000 Property History: Read more Quinta do Pinto is a family owned and run estate committed to produce boutique wines with the expression of the atlantic coast on the Alenquer appellation. We have a collection of 27 grapes, planted on gentle slopes of clay limestone soils, with southern exposure, that benefit from the Atlantic influence and that are forwarded to the winery where they are fermented using only indigenous yeast, thus producing wines that are a true portrait of terroir wines that are bodied, have a beautiful natural acidity and minerality . Records show that the wines produced in this estate in the past century were so differentiated that they we worth one more Pinto coin – the vintém coin that was the currency at the time. Being Pinto our surname, this was a challenging coincidence for the family. Owner History: Read more Cardoso Pinto family. Proprietor Antonio and his wife Ana. Daughters Rita and Ana work at the estate. Wines By Quinta do Pinto Quinta do Pinto 2015 Vinhos do Lasso Colheita Seleccionada Tinto View Wine Quinta do Pinto 2020 Vinhas do Lasso Colheita Seleccionada White View Wine Quinta do Pinto 2018 Estate Collection White View Wine

Read more Long considered the leading producer of this Rhône district, Henri Bour makes wines of head-turning aromatic quality and strikingly accurate Syrah character. He also spearheaded the appellation’s change of name, in order to avoid the nuclear stigma associated with the previous appellation of Coteaux du Tricastin. After a few vintages where we thought that the estate was a little off its game, it seems to have regained its former flair and is again offering us that customary combination of purity and strength. Daughter Nathalie has taken over the commercial direction in recent years. Dom. de Grangeneuve FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Dom. de Grangeneuve Country: France Region: Rhone Subregion: AOC Grignan Les Adhemar City of Origin: Roussas Date Founded: 1964 Owner Name: Bour Family, Henri Bour Vineyard Size: 85 Total Annual Production: 400,000 bottles Property History: Read more History of the property Owner History: Read more The Bour family originates from Lorraine. In 1870, following the annexation of Alsace- Lorraine by Prussia, the Bour family was driven out of Lorraine, and relocated to Algeria. Our family’s involvement in making wine originated from the women of the family through influences from Orsero, Italy and Rosello, Spain. Our family returned to France following Algeria’s independence in 1962, and settled in Drôme Provençale. In 1964, looking to establish his own vineyard, Henri Bour (father) brought his family to Roussas and purchased the Domaine de Grangeneuve, which at the time, consisted of oak groves and a few acres of wheat. As it turned out, Henri Bour had chosen a land of great quality. However, it was several years of clearing, ploughing, scraping, and tilling until the land was ready for the planting of the vines. It was still 3 years before the first crop, and another 7 years before Henri began to harvest quality grapes. His initial plan was to sell the wine wholesale, but Henri began selling bottles direct to customers in order to better evaluate the market for his wine. This approach was a success, and for several years the Bour family multiplied their efforts to sale through the Domaine cellar, and through vintner shows promoting the wine for regional and international sales. In 1980, following the death of Henri Bour (senior), his wife Odette and their daughters took over responsibility of the domain. They were soon joined by Henri Bour (junior), who returned from Spain to help run his family’s vineyard. The family’s wine making process has steadily improved, and now includes the process of aging the wine in oak barrels to enhance flavor. Specific grapes have been planted for the white wines, and a range of red wines has been developed, including Cotes du Rhône Villages. The Bour family legacy of vintners is now in its third generation, with Henri’s daughter Nathalie, now assuming greater responsibilities shared by her husband Gilles Hecquet. Wines By Dom. de Grangeneuve Dom. de Grangeneuve 2013 La Truffière (Grignan-les Adhemar) View Wine Dom. de Grangeneuve 2013 Vieilles Vignes (Grignan-les Adhemar) View Wine Dom. de Grangeneuve 2014 'Esprit de Grenache' (Cotes du Rhone Villages) View Wine

Read more This estate, which dates back to 1635, represented our first foray into the iconic appellation of Pouilly-Fumé and has proved a hit. With their three distinctive soil-types dispersed through their 15 hectares of vines, almost exclusively planted to Sauvignon Blanc, they make three single-soil wines in addition to the flagship Pouilly-Fumé. Impeccably run by the ladies of the family. Dom. de Bel Air FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Dom. de Bel Air Country: France Region: Loire Subregion: Pouilly Fumé City of Origin: Saint Andelain Date Founded: 1635 Owner Name: Mauroy Vineyard Size: 39 acres Total Annual Production: 80,000 bottles Property History: Read more The family have been wine growers since 1635 covering thirteen generations, with land in the heart of the Pouilly Fumé area. The parish archives before then are unclear, as the the vineyard was then very fragmented, divided between many owners, renting or working their own vineyards. The plots were very small as evidenced by the notarial acts. However, by pursuing the Sadon lineal family (maiden name of our grandmother Raymonde), we can identify a Pierre Sadon, "vigneron" in 1635 in the parish of Pouilly, followed by five successive generations of Sadon noted as "vigneron à Pouilly" in parish and municipal archives. In the early 1800, there are two generations of Sadon both "vignerons" and "pontonniers" (that is to say boatmen of the Loire) in the hamlet of Charenton, village of Pouilly. Our great-great grandfather, Louis Sadon, left Charenton to settle as a vineyard owner in le Bouchot in the late nineteenth century where he married Marie Chollet. She inherited some of her parents' various bits of vines, and together they created the current Domaine de Bel Air. Their only son André Sadon nicknamed "Riquette", born in 1900, was a great believer in the new technology of the time, especially in the vineyard work. He made great improvements to the domaine. He trainedt his son in law Lucien Mauroy and daughter Raymonde to be good winemakers. The 40's were of course marked by war and occupation and the 50s were equally difficult for the vineyard, especially in le Bouchot, which had to suffer almost annually frost or hail. It has taken a lot of courage and perseverance to survive and remain faithful to an exciting job which is subject to the vagaries of nature! Owner History: Read more Gérard joined them at the end of the 1960's. With his wife Simone, he carried out a lot of modernization in the vineyard and the cellar (new tanks, thermoregulation,...) in order to keep on improving the quality of our wines. He also welcomed the new generation represented by Katia and Cedric in the mid 90s, in parallel with new plantings, diverse cultural practices (cover crops, thinning ...), an expansion of the winery, a new crush pad and tanks.. ... But modernism is well-balanced with tradition : de-budding, respect of soils, grass seeding, etc... Wines By Dom. de Bel Air Dom. de Bel Air 2021 Pouilly Fume 'Cuvee des Acoins' View Wine Dom. de Bel Air 2021 Pouilly Fume 'Cuvee Riquette' View Wine Dom. de Bel Air 2021 Pouilly Fume View Wine

Read more Württemberg is a region even more obscure outside Germany than Baden, but it enjoys tremendous renown at home for its singular renditions of autochthonous grapes such as Trollinger, Lemberger and Kerner, as well as the classics of Riesling and the burgundy varieties. With Germany’s automotive capital Stuttgart sucking up the lion’s share of the region’s wines, together with towns such as Heilbronn, Karlsruhe and Pforzheim, there has been little motivation for the best producers to seek export markets. This is the background against which we had the unbelievable good fortune to add this celebrated producer to our portfolio. The first and only producer in Württemberg to be given five “grapes” by the Gault Millau guide, the family has been established in Fellbach since 1492, both as coopers and wine-growers. In the sure hands of brothers Hansjörg and Matthias Aldinger, they have been propelled into the stratosphere of quality and acclaim. Their urban winery lies within spitting distance of the Mercedes Benz headquarters and Museum (whose exceptional restaurant, open to the public, naturally offers their wines). Among the many accolades they have won was a 100 point rating from Gault Millau for their 2011 Brut Nature Sekt. In short, what we have here is as good a wine producer as Germany offers, making an astonishing array of wines across the board and at every price echelon. Welcome to their world. Aldinger FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Aldinger Country: Germany Region: Württemberg Subregion: Remstal-Stuttgart City of Origin: Fellbach Date Founded: 1492 Owner Name: Hansjörg & Matthias Aldinger Vineyard Size: 32 HA Total Annual Production: 300,000 bottles Property History: Read more His arrival would set the foundation for what is today the region's oldest winegrowing estate. Almost 500 years later, in 1955, Gerhard Aldinger married Anneliese Aldinger (neé Pflüger) and decided to convert his father-in-law's existing cooperage into a full- scale winery. The 1973 acquisition of Untertürkheimer Gips marked another critical milestone in the estate's history. Following the vineyard's purchase, the word GIPS quickly established itself with a new meaning in the region: distinctive, mineral-rich wines unlike any produced here before. 1992 – Building on 500 years of wine growing tradition, Gert Joachim Aldinger takes the helm. Dubbed the 'King of the Kappelberg,' Gert Joachim Aldinger's decision to plant international grape varieties and radically reduce yield broke new ground in the region. 15 years later, the estate is among Württemberg's finest. And like the prized vines on the Fellbach slopes, Gert Aldinger's sons Hansjörg and Matthias are aging nicely into the second generation. This seamless transition is a tremendous point of pride for both the family and the estate. Owner History: Read more History of the property Wines By Aldinger Aldinger 2022 Feldhase Trollinger View Wine Aldinger 2020 Unterturkheimer Gips Marienglas GG Spaetburgunder View Wine Aldinger 2017 Lemberger View Wine Aldinger 2020 "Sine" Trollinger View Wine Aldinger 2021 Hanweiler Berg Lemberger 1er Lage View Wine Aldinger 2019 Fellbacher Trollinger Alte Reben View Wine Aldinger 2020 Unterturkheimer Gips Riesling trocken View Wine Aldinger 2019 "Sine" Trollinger View Wine Aldinger 2021 Unterturkheimer Gips Marienglas GG Riesling trocken View Wine Aldinger (2013) Brut Rose 2 Sekt View Wine Aldinger (2013) Pinot Brut 2 Sekt View Wine

Read more We weren't looking to add another Ribera del Duero producer to our portfolio, but when one of the few that is actually older than Valduero came knocking, we couldn't pass it up. The brothers Benjamin, Manuel and Adolfo Perez Pascuas established the winery in 1980, but their father Mauro actually planted grapes well before that. So, you have a well-established family business dedicated to top quality wines from all estate grapes featuring older vines. At about 2600 feet above sea level, these vines benefit from a wide diurnal temperature range, which preserves the acidity and hence freshness of the wines. Perez Pascuas FEMALE WINEMAKER Producer: Perez Pascuas Country: Spain Region: Ribera del Duero City of Origin: Pedrosa de Duero Date Founded: 1980 Owner Name: Benjamin, Manuel, and Adolfo Perez Pascuas Vineyard Size: 135 HA Total Annual Production: 500,000 Property History: Read more Bodegs Hnos. Pérez Pascus is an exmple of well-consolidted cellar, family owner for 3 genertions, distinguishing itself by maintining in irreproachable personality in its wines year after year. This is a family cellar, which has focused on quality from its inception, with hard work at the vineyard, and intense winemaking process from start to finish. All grapes come from their own 333 acres of vineyards: 90% Tina Fino (Tempranillo) and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. A great number of the vines are over twenty-five years old and grow on privledged soils. Owner History: Read more In 1980, three brothers, Benjamin, Manuel, and Adolfo Perez Pascuas persuaded the excellent potential that was offered in the vineyards owned by their father Mauro decided to initiate a project. Their goal was to make one of the best wines in Spain and to make a dent in the international marketplace with their wines. This family cellar focuses on quality derived from its very beginnings and with much hard work and intense dedication. Wines By Perez Pascuas Perez Pascuas 1995 Vina Pedrosa Crianza View Wine Perez Pascuas 2019 Ribera del Duero El Pedrosal View Wine Perez Pascuas 2020 Ribera del Duero El Pedrosal View Wine Perez Pascuas 2019 Ribera del Duero Crianza View Wine Perez Pascuas 1994 Vina Pedrosal Crianza View Wine