This month box
Prague’s Left Bank
May 2026
Prague’s left bank ? Vineyards on the bank of the Vltava in Smichov and Hradcany ? Even if this months box is not a collection of this Prague fantasy, both our suppliers are from the left back of the city. Both Vinodome and Specialites de France are long time partners of ours, and have never stopped bringing new wines to the table.
What is new this month ? A mix of some old favorites and rarer varieties that will be a first for many of you.
A creamy French Viognier and fresh Italian Pinot Grigio fall firmly into the first category. These can be your go to wines after a tough day has zapped your spirit of adventure. But the Loin de l’œil, Braucol, and Nielluccio, Sciacarello, and Syrah blend will be wines for adventure. Who knows, your next favorite could be found in a Corsican village overlooking the sea, or the region of Gaillac France.
The left bank enjoys the sunrise over the river and shade in the afternoon. Sounds like a perfect place for a drink !
Le Clos du Marin
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Viogner
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Specialites de France
- Price: 370 Kč
Mike's Tip
Resolutely modern and delicate, this blend of citrus and white, fleshy peach is not without the creaminess that Viognier is known for.
Rive Della Chiesa
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Pinot grigio
- Alcohol: 12%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Specialites de France
- vivino: 3.6
- Price: 229 Kč
Mike's Tip
Vivia Italia ! This summer standard will be a hit on any hot summer day. Light yet fruity enough to spark some excitement in anyone's mouth. Fish, salads and vegetables, all welcome.
Nino ’55
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Light and refreshing dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Specialites de France
- Price: 229 Kč
Mike's Tip
No, not just a cheese but also a delicious white variety indigenous to the southern parts of Italy. Pecorino is light and fresh wine, sometimes salty and full of minerals. A great combination with any fish you are cooking !
Chateau de Luc
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13,5%
- Style: Medium-bodied dry white wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Specialites de France
- vivino: 3.8
- Price: 299 Kč
Mike's Tip
Grapefruit, melos and a little cream. This blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc has low acidity, giving it an easy going character perfect for sipping outside into the night.
Nivatoli
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Specialites de France
- vivino: 3.4
- Price: 259 Kč
Mike's Tip
Located between the sea and the mountains close to the village of Porto Vecchio, the estate is a pioneer in Corsican organic farming. The vines are worked by hand organically, without pesticides or weedkillers. And if you taste Grenache and Syrah, you won't be wrong.
Nino ’55
Wine description:
- Country: Italy
- Grape: Syrah
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Specialites de France
- Price: 299 Kč
Mike's Tip
When all you need is a fruity red to go with that pizza you picked up on the way home from work, or what ever you tossed on the grill, these ripe berries, sweet spices won't disappoint. A great al rounder.
Casabianca
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 12,5%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine with potencial 2 to 5 years
- Supplier: Specialites de France
- vivino: 3.5
- Price: 239 Kč
Mike's Tip
A blend of Nielluccio, Sciacarello, and Syrah this is a humble wine from an exceptional Corsican location. Balance and good vibes from head to toe.
Chateau Montaud
Wine description:
- Country: France
- Grape: Cuveé
- Alcohol: 13%
- Style: Full-bodied, rich red wine
- Drink: Wine for immediate consumption
- Supplier: Specialites de France
- vivino: 3.7
- Price: 299 Kč
Mike's Tip
The French described this wine so well. "Very aromatic, beautiful approach and a lovely finish". Not sure where I am with this, but I sure want some more ;-)