Box: September 2024

Back to School Drinks

It is true that EVERY September is a back to school box at IWCoK.  The same cliches about end of summer and getting back to the grind of post holiday life. So, we did something crazy. A still Prosecco , non traditional bottles, a Pinot grigio that is not white, and some reds so fruity, that you may just leave them for desert.

Our whites this month are absolutely nuts. To start with, we have two bottles that look more like Norwegian glacier water than traditional Italian white wines. To make it even more interesting, we introduce you to a Prosecco done in the “Tranquillo” style, or otherwise said – Still. And lets not forget a sophisticated South African blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay – not your typical match.

Our reds are more a more traditional lot. That said we have a Sangiovesse from the “wrong” coast (Marche, not Tuscany), and a pair of Spanish Grenacha’s that are nearly bleeding red fruits.  This is extreme freshness at its best.

So indeed it is the same old September, but you haven’t had one like this before.

 

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Voga

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Pinot grigio
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Bourgogne wines
  • vivino: 3.6
  • Price: 249 Kč

Mike's Tip

Italian Pinot Grigio's are indeed everywhere, but it was this wines unique bottling that caught my eye. Enjoy the wine, re-fill the bottle and stay hydrated all winter. What you re-fill it with is up to you.

Voga

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Prosecco
  • Alcohol: 11%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Bourgogne wines
  • Price: 249 Kč

Mike's Tip

Glera in the Vento region dates back to the Romans - and so does Prosecco. You probably don't know that this Glera based wine was originally done in a "Tranquillo" style, that changed over time to get bubblier. Enjoy it's acidity and creamy texture.

Vitis Nostra

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Pinot grigio
  • Alcohol: 11,5%
  • Style: Light and refreshing rose wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: Bourgogne wines
  • vivino: 3.5
  • Price: 199 Kč

Mike's Tip

Indeed, A pinot grigio with a little extra color. Left with the skins a little longer than when making white wine, this is a fresh, citrusy wine that is a little tartness compared to its lighter brother.

Marco Scolaris Friulano Collio

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Ribola
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • vivino: 3.7
  • Price: 346 Kč

Mike's Tip

A blend of white fruits - pears, peach and apricot. Medium acidity and finish. Great to accompany light cheeses, or salads in the in the fall.

Costa al Sole

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Sangiovese
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • vivino: 3.1
  • Price: 174 Kč

Mike's Tip

Everyone drinks this wine in Tuscany, but have you every tried a Sangiovesse from Marche ? From the opposite coast, this wine a fresh dose of tannin and red fruits. Not complicated and perfect for a burger or a pizza.

Zorzal Terroir Unico

Wine description:

  • Country: Argentina
  • Grape: Cabernet Saugvinon
  • Alcohol: 14%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • vivino: 3.5
  • Price: 243 Kč

Mike's Tip

These guys were the Argentinian wine Rocks stars of the last decade. Simple, organic wines of exceptional quality. Dry, earthy tones mixed with red fruits and acidity.

Care

Wine description:

  • Country: Spain
  • Grape: Garganera
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • vivino: 3.9
  • Price: 236 Kč

Mike's Tip

Vanilla, cinnamon, raspberry, cherry - what a lovely bouquet. Fresh and juicy and to be enjoyed with heavy food, preferably red meat off the grill.

Tola

Wine description:

  • Country: Italy
  • Grape: Cuveé
  • Alcohol: 13,5%
  • Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
  • Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
  • Supplier: CELLARIUS
  • vivino: 3.5
  • Price: 206 Kč

Mike's Tip

Deep, dark purple, full of plums and jam. This big bottle of love from the south of Italy has all the markings of the south you expect - Full of body and character. Great for dinner of a bag of chips on the sofa watching Netflix.