Box: February 2022
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Lets keep it real
With what is happening in Europe right now, writing about wine feels odd and wrong.
So, enjoy the wines please, share with friends, and most of all pray for peace and safety for all.
Enjoy and be safe – M
Direder Grüner Veltliner
Wine description:
- Country: Austria
- Grape: Grüner Veltliner
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Foltýn Wine
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 225 Kč
Mike's Tip
I am starting to think we can't do a box without an Austrian Veltliner. Look for melon and other sweet fruits with a citrus twist. Great wine for a sushi take away (that’s what we did !)
Lugana Fraccaroli
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Trebbiano
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Mangustino
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 229 Kč
Mike's Tip
Light, citrus flavour with hits of peaches, apples and pears that aren't yet quite ripe. This is a wine that is blossoming in your mouth. Pair with salads and fish for a lovely early dinner.
Riporta
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Pinot grigio
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Foltýn Wine
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 195 Kč
Mike's Tip
Don't let the commercial packaging fool you - this was a Prague wine trophy GOLD winner. Exactly what you would expect in an Italian Pinot Grigio. Light, fresh and goes with anything when you are in a good mood. You pick the time :-)
Inmacula
Wine description:
- Country: Spain
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Rich, full-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Foltýn Wine
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 320 Kč
Mike's Tip
This full bodied white from Spain is a blend of Viognier and Viura grapes bringing a thick, creamy mouth with a dose of honey and oak. Will do great with strong cheese or salmon. Or, an after dinner last glass on the sofa before nodding off.
Anarkos
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Foltýn Wine
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 230 Kč
Mike's Tip
Our first Punk wine ? Maybe the label, but not the character. This is a blend of all the heavy hitters that Puglia has on offer. Primitivo and Negroamaro fill this big mouth out leaving nothing rough around the edges.
Cotes du Provence
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Mangustino
- Price: 239 Kč
Mike's Tip
A true Provence red mixing Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet sauvignon, and Mourvèdre. Deep musty tones of dark red fruits. A lovely treat before boarding your yacht in Nice ;-)
Caldora
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Montepulciano
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Foltýn Wine
- vivino: 3.6
- Price: 180 Kč
Mike's Tip
I don't think I have ever seen a wine in Vivino with such consistent scoring and comments. Over 7000 ratings makes this a value wine at this price point. Medium body and a bit spicy. Great for everything, anytime.
Nebbiola Cravanzola
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Nebbiolo
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Medium-bodied red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Mangustino
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 280 Kč
Mike's Tip
A bit spicy and medium bodied, this is a great everyday red that gives good flavour while not over powering your dinner or plans. Perfect for a glass over dinner when nothing fancy is needed, and will be even better when you back to kill off the bottle the next day.