Vinification:

The grapes were hand picked at optimum ripeness at the end of September. The grapes come from several vineyards and selected in the cellar.

The bunches are pressed whole, the juice is then fermented slowly in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.

The wine is bottled young in order to preserve the natural fruity flavors and the freshness from the grapes.

Tasting Notes:

 Nothing quenches the thirst on a hot, muggy day better than cool, refreshing Vinho Verde. New to our palates is this delicious rendition from Gateway. A blend of indigenous Trajadura, Loureiro, Arinto and Azal hailing from Vinho Verde’s Amarante sub-region, Gateway’s Vinho Verde casts a pale lemon-gold color from the glass, highlighted by glints of green. Fresh and inviting on the nose, the wine presents crisp lemon-lime fruit complemented by suggestions of green apple, acacia and wintergreen. 

Crisp on the palate, the wine’s sweet apple and green melon fruit is countered by brisk citric acidity and complemented by suggestions of white flowers. The Vinho Verde finishes clean and refreshing, begging you to take another bite of grilled octopus, steamed mussels and clams, white-fleshed fish recipes and light pork and poultry preparations. Whether for pairing with seafood dishes or just for enjoying by itself, Vinho Verde is the value play in summertime white wine.

From the Bodegas de las Familias Falasco in Mendoza, Argentina.

The Falasco Family is deeply rooted in the wine making industry with over 70 years of experience.

Their province, located at the foot of the Andes, has loamy soils irrigated with very pure melt water and features wide thermal amplitude.

300 days of sunshine a year and soft winds render the perfect conditions to produce top-quality wines.

TASTING NOTES

Golden yellow with greenish highlights.

Wide range of aromas with a predominance of pineapple, bananas, butter and toasted bread.

Complex and honeyed, with a sweet touch of exceptional complexity.

THE PROPERTY

Château des Leotins belongs to Lumeau family.

It is located at Sauveterre de Guyenne, the center of Entre-Deux-Mers, 35 km from Saint-Emilion et 45 km from Bordeaux.

It is a family-owned vineyard and has been gone through 8 generations.

THE WINE

BLENDING

50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc

AGING

In stainless steel vats

VINIFICATION

Cold maceration for merlots and cabernets sauvignons; thermo-vinification for cabernets francs, which will extract maximum color and aromas of ripe fruits.

AGEING POTENTIAL

It is ready to consume. It has an ageing potential of 3 to 5 years.

TASTING

Dark cherry red in color; full of pleasant aromas of very ripe fruits; balanced and round in palate; very solid structure. To taste at around 15°C.

FOOD PAIRING

Red meat, game, ham and cheese.

LOCATION : Valle de Uco, Vista Flores, Tunuyán

VINEYARDS:

Total area : 65 hectares

Area in production : 55 hectares

Altitude : 1000 meters above sea level

Plantation density : 5.500 plants per hectare

Yield : 5.000 a 6.000 kgs. per hectare

Harvest : Manual in 12 kgs boxes.

VARIETAL COMPOSITION : 58% Malbec ; 18% Cabernet Sauvignon ; 12% Petit Verdot; 8% Syrah; 4% Merlot

Vintage : 2011

Alcohol : 15%

Acidity : 5.8 g/l

Residual Sugar : 1.7 g/l

Ph : 3.85

Dry Extract : 32.5 g/l

PRODUCTION :

42.000 bottles

Fermentation :

Maceration:

7 to 10 days at 28ºC in stainless steel tanks. Once the vats are full, the grapes undergo a maceration

before the alcoholic fermentation takes place. This process takes 30 to 40 days.

Malolactic Fermentation: 100%

Aging : 60% in French oak barrels during 12 months.

TASTING NOTES :

“For a cool vintage with plenty of challenges, the wine reached 15% alcohol, so don’t expect any green aromas or diluted flavors here. The nose is a powerful combination of dark plums, espresso coffee, Belgian chocolate and shy hints of red cherries with a full-bodied palate and abundant, fine-grained tannins, moderate acidity and good length, no doubt lifted by the alcohol. This is a big, ripe blend, slightly international, in need of some bottle aging. 42,000 bottles were produced in 2011. Drink 2015-2021.” (91 pts, Wine Spectator, 04/2014). LuisGutierrez.

The “OH MY GOSH” sparkling, because that is typically people’s first reaction after tasting it.

Naturally fermented, with pure almond flavor added. A unique sparkling wine that is appreciated by Champagne lovers. Yet, those who do not normally like Champagne find the Almond Champagne accessible and enjoyable. In short, the experts like it, and Champagne novices are surprised by it.

Pairs well with mild creamy cheeses such as Brie and apricot shilton cheese. serve with light chicken, pork or seafood dishes. Great with desserts such as cheesecake, fruit tarts, and truffles. Goes wonderfully with brunch foods such as fresh fruit, crepes, and soufflés.

Many have also enjoyed the Almond Champagne with hot tubs, romantic dinners, picnics, and warm fireplaces.

Varietal composition: French Columbard, Estate Chardonnay

Aging: Drink now. Good up to 5 years