Box: April 2018

New into spring

Spring is a bit cliché. Baby animals, new sprouts of life and once again a new IWCoK supplier !!! And come one, this is certainly better than bringing you wines from 2018. We are happy to introduce VinoDoc this month, who have brought us a fine selection of Italian wines from across the country. Expect to be as pleasantly surprised as I was with the quality and variety VinoDoc has to offer.

For the whites we have gone with three lesser known varieties and one classic. Soave is of course known to all of you, but what about the full bodied Vernaccia or the zesty Verdicchio from the Marche region. Both have a distinct character and will be sure to brighten any light meal. We also bring a Sicilian volcano of flavor with Barbazzale, a blend of Viognier and Catarratto grapes. And yes… It is fun to pronounce.

Reds we went with a delicate Tuscan , a full bodied Carignano with chocolate and licorice tones, a  classic from Montepulciano and finally, one of those Primitivo flovor bombs that have become so popular of late, that the importers can’t keep them on the shelves.

So enough of me and on to the new flavors of Spring. Welcome sun, welcome flavor and a warm welcome to our new partner VinoDoc!

 

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Le Grillaire

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Vernaccia
  • Alcohol: 12,5%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
  • Price: 199 Kč

Mike's Tip

A true summer Tuscan. These grapes come from only the sunniest hills of the Tuscan planes and brings a complex floral scent with a touch of honey and fruits. It’s complexity comes with a long finish making it an easy relaxing drink.

Casal di Serra

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Vernaccia
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
  • Price: 260 Kč

Mike's Tip

Fresh and a little spicy, this lemon and apple mix of acidity and minerals will be sure to wake up your mouth! Unmistakably full bodied, expect a lemon flavor that will stay with you for a while.

Barbazzale Bianco

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
  • Price: 260 Kč

Mike's Tip

Sicily was always a mix of cultures, and this wine is a perfect example of how “complex” things can get. A mix of full flavored and “thick” Viognier with a tight and acidic Catarratto to cut it down to size. Soft or sharp ? You figure it out. Regardless, it has a great full bodied fruit flavor with a short finish that will leave you refreshed.

Soave Classico

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Garganera
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
  • Price: 290 Kč

Mike's Tip

What I like about Soave, is that is goes with just about anything. This Bio entry stays true to form and brings a light apricot flavor with a bit of earth giving it a mineral finish. Chill well and serve in big glasses. This is a drinking wine – loved it.

I Coltri

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
  • Price: 160 Kč

Mike's Tip

A light but well rounded blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this red will go best with white meats or even fish. I recommend this wine with soft tannins as a lunch time wine that will not wipe you out, or for that dinner of fresh bread and mortadella that we all do once in a while.

Is Solus

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Carignan
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
  • Price: 270 Kč

Mike's Tip

Grown from vines that are over 70 years old, this is a full bodied well balanced wine that will hold its own with strong foods. A deep ruby color, it has an intense nose and an unmistakable licorice flavor buried in red fruit. Enough tannin to cut through any steak, I definitely recommend red meat on the grill – break out your grill.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Sangiovese
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine suitable for aging
  • Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
  • Price: 395 Kč

Mike's Tip

Red like the cherries that you can taste inside. This classic North Italian red is the flagship of this winery, so a lot of attention goes into making sure it has all those qualities that you expect, light fruits, vanilla and a balanced flavor that only comes from aging in oak. Elegance from head to heal.

Primitivo San Gaetano

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Primitivo
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Style: Full-bodied red aged in oak
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: VinoDoc.cz
  • Price: 269 Kč

Mike's Tip

Dark, mysterious and so heavy you can taste it even when still corked. That is what a Primitivo should be. This flavor bomb was aged for 6 month in oak barrels, giving it rounder side to the fruit flavor that is oozing out of the bottle. Not a shy wine and one the ladies will love.