Box: February 2023
Golden Tuesday
February is a Golden Tuesday (at least the Golden bit is accurate..) Our February box is full of Prague Gold medal winners. Lots to look forward to.
Our white’s this golden 2nd month of the year concentrate on Veltin. Two Austrian entries (we all agree, they do the best Veltlins of anyone) bring two different styles, one fruitier, and the second more full of mineral flavour. This months “out pf nowhere” winner is the Austrian Chardonnay. A fun presentation but a serious contender a; the same. We round out our whites with (another) medal winner, this time a classic Grillo from the south of Italy.
Our reds also bring you’re the hardware with a gold winning Italian and Spanish entry. Be it a fruity Sangiovese, the earthy Tempranillo, or the over the top full body of a Primitivo and Negroamaro blend, we say gold, gold, gold and all bases covered !
And why golden “Tuesday” ? Well…., February is the second month, and I got a 1 in 7 chance that you are reading this on the “right”day 😊
Just enjoy it and be safe.
Vision
Wine description:
- Country: Austria
- Grape: Grüner Veltliner
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Foltýn Wine
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 250 Kč
Mike's Tip
If a mix of organic green apple, lemon and peach hasn't got your interest, there is something wrong here. A delicate wine with a beautiful presentation.
Haus
Wine description:
- Country: Austria
- Grape: Grüner Veltliner
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Aperittivo.cz
- vivino: 3.9
- Price: 265 Kč
Mike's Tip
What a gold medal wining Veltliner should taste like ! With subtle hints of pepper and melon, this refreshing wine will go great with any fish you put on the table tonight.
Austrian Banana
Wine description:
- Country: Austria
- Grape: Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Aperittivo.cz
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 194 Kč
Mike's Tip
Despite the name, there is nothing funny about a gold medal winning wine, and this chardonnay is serious ! Hints of pears an citrus makes this an old world chardonnay. So thin fish rather than Mexican food for the mix.
Bisanzio
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Trebbiano
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Aperittivo.cz
- vivino: 3.2
- Price: 145 Kč
Mike's Tip
Lemons, green fruits, and a silver medal. The acidity makes this wine very fresh, and having a pit of an oily finish making it great for salmon, goat cheese or even a butter tikka !
Riporta
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Sangiovese
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Foltýn Wine
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 180 Kč
Mike's Tip
A straight forward Sangiovesse that took gold in Prague in the 2018 competition. Granat red and red juicy fruit makes this a great value at the price. Look for the vanilla after letting this one breath for a bit.
Gran Sello
Wine description:
- Country: Spain
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Aperittivo.cz
- vivino: 3.5
- Price: 207 Kč
Mike's Tip
A little smoke, spice and cassis in this medium bodied red. Plums on top, then the other subtle tones come out after giving it a good bit of air. A decent all rounder perfect for the dinner of "what ever" on Wednesday night.
Bardolino
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Aperittivo.cz
- vivino: 3.4
- Price: 165 Kč
Mike's Tip
When you are honest and not trying to be more than a simple red blend to go with a pizza or a sandwich at a fair price - it looks like this.
Villa Barcaroli
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Montepulciano
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Foltýn Wine
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 205 Kč
Mike's Tip
Chocolate and coffee over a bed of red fruit. Full bodied base with a touch of tannin. Best served with red meat, stews or grilled vegetables. Easy to drink, but packs a punch.