Box: May 2023
So natural…
Before anyone gets upset that our May box is a “Millennial” thing, relax. But going natural may well have found a (tasty) elixir of life.
Natural wines are far from a few trendy producers. Everyone is getting in on the game. New entrants and long-established quality producers that never thought it necessary to say how they went about their business. Saying that you are Natural, Bio and even a Vegan producer is today a key wine pronoun. So, what do we got ?
The white cover more or less every key wine producing country in the world. France, Italy, Spain and to keep it a bit homey Austria. They cover a variety of varieties and flavors that will cover any occasion. Our Reds are a deep, dark bunch of characters. Primitivo, Negro Amaro, Malbec, and blends of the same. These are “Big steak” wines perfect for the first grill parties of summer.
Enjoy a glass this month with a little less bug spray (or at least the kind they only spray at night 😊 )
Staffilo
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Pinot grigio
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Organic-wines.cz
- Price: 289 Kč
Mike's Tip
Like many a pinot gris, this one is a golden straw color full of peach and apricot. From the shores near Venice, this is a full, dry, fully organic wine that will go perfect with risotto and other light summer dishes.
Daguet de Berticot
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Sauvignon blanc
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Organic-wines.cz
- vivino: 3.5
- Price: 169 Kč
Mike's Tip
The winemakers motto could be our own - Classic, Accessible, Discreet and Tasty. "The ideal wine for a moment of friendship or family".
Alta Alella
Wine description:
- Country: Spain
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Organic-wines.cz
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 249 Kč
Mike's Tip
Selected as one of the NY Times "15 under 15($)", this is a treat of almonds, pears, and apple. A Wine and Spirit score of 90 points can also be a hint that this one is going to impress you.
Pratsch
Wine description:
- Country: Austria
- Grape: Grüner Veltliner
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Organic-wines.cz
- Price: 259 Kč
Mike's Tip
Meeting all the criteria to be officially certified a Gruner Veltliner. Think of it as a "typical" Wine Enthusiast 93 pointer… Fresh and peppery, loved it.
Ruminat
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Primitivo
- Alcohol: 14,5%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Organic-wines.cz
- vivino: 4.0
- Price: 319 Kč
Mike's Tip
A best seller, this Primitivo comes with all the juicy, red fruit one would expect. Chocolate, a bit of oak and blueberry jam are the dominant flavors in a wine that needs time to open up. Decant or open it before your drive to work ;-)
Colpasso
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Kupmeto.cz
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 225 Kč
Mike's Tip
A full bodied blend of raisin, plum and black berries. A base of Nero d'Avola with a bit of Cabernet Sauvignon to add a bit of tannin and dry it out just a touch, combined to give a nice balance of sweet fruit in the nose and a dry finish.
Uno Piu Uno
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 14%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Organic-wines.cz
- vivino: 4
- Price: 289 Kč
Mike's Tip
Lovely balance of Primitivo and Nero di Troia giving a "sophisticated" blend of body and tannin. Sweet berries make this a great wine to pair with pizza or spicy salami or pasta dishes. This wine can hold its place with strong food pairings, so get creative.
Domaine Bousquet
Wine description:
- Country: Argentina
- Grape: Malbec
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Kupmeto.cz
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 225 Kč
Mike's Tip
What you get when you place a Argentine and a Frenchman in a field evidently. Medium, soft tannin and a light peppery touch. Look for plum and sour cherry that will be best paired with red meat.