Join us on Thursday, November 13, 4–6 pm for an easygoing tasting along the harbor.
We’re pouring two Austrian whites (including a sparkling) and two Italian reds.
It’s a casual, welcoming way to discover new favorites, trade impressions with fellow wine lovers, and savor the last golden hours of fall.
Huber Sparking White
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Origin |
Lower Austria |
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Variety |
10 different local white wine varieties |
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Category |
Sparkling Wine |
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Analysis |
12,0% vol. Alc., Acidity: 6,4 g/l, Rs: 17 g/l, Brut |
Site
10 different local white grape varieties harvested from small single vineyards in the Traisental
Vinification
crushed, 8 hours skin contact; temperature controlled fermentation at 18 ° Celsius. 4 months of lees contact;
Tasting notes
Bright green yellow colour; fine, persistent mousseux; delicate, fresh and very animating nose, fruity and highly aromatic with hints of tropical fruit , a sophisticated note of citrus. Dry, fruit-driven yet creamy on the palate, finely woven with elegant acidity and mineral extract, very harmonious structure.
Serving suggestion
Serve cool( 9 – 10 °C), perfect aperitif; goes best with white meat as chicken, turkey and grilled fish
Hueber Terrassen Riesling
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Origin |
Lower Austria |
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Variety |
Riesling |
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Category |
Bio-Quality Wine |
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Analysis |
Alc: 12,5 %vol., Acidity: 7,4 g/l, Rs: 4,9 g/l, |
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Potential |
2023 – 2033 |
Site
Different single vineyard parcels from the Traisental region;
Vinification
Selection of the best physiologically ripe grapes; crushed; skin contact for 4 hours; pressed; fermented in stainless steel; kept on the lees for 3 months.
Tasting notes
Light yellow green; splendid bloom perfume intermingled with small white peach aromas; the palate is tightly knit and has acid structure rich in finesse; exuding delicate hints of lemon; vivid and vibrant with a vigorous finish that comes back in a wave of stone fruit flavours.
Serving suggestion
Goes best with fish e.g. with trout or salmon; also very good with spicy food; especially asian cuisine.
Capanna Rosso del Cerro Toscana
Capanna, an illustrious winery in Italy, has been under the stewardship of the Cencioni family since 1957. Located in the Montosoli area north of Montalcino, Capanna was founded by Giuseppe Cencioni, and with help of his sons Benito and Franco, became one of the first farms established in the modern period of Brunello. They started bottling their own wines in the 1960’s and after Brunello di Montalcino was granted DOC status in 1966, Giuseppe became one of the 25 founders of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino. In 1975, Capanna began exporting its renowned Brunello di Montalcino DOC, starting with the Capanna 1970 vintage.
Villarini Nerello Mascalese
With Villarini, our winemaker Brian de Faveri has produced a wine of top quality and with a genuinely Italian style, flavor, and power. An eye-catching and exclusive packaging completes the first impression of the wine.
Key Selling Points: – Classic Sicilian varietal – “The Sicilian Pinot Noir” – Unique packaging to tease the senses – Certified sustainable – environment Varietal: 100% Nerello Mascalese Vintage: 2023 Origin: Terre Siciliane, Sicily, Italy
TASTING NOTES Villarini Nerello Mascalese hits your mouth with aromas of blackberries, blueberries and mulberries, that leads into spice notes of cinnamon and dried herbs. With the elegance of Pinot Noir and the explosive exuberance of Zinfandel, this Nerello Mascalese is delightfully easy to drink, with a round and fruity finish and well integrated tannins.
FOOD MATCH A great food pairing wine! The red fruits of Nerello pairs wonderfully with tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and the like. Thanks to its acidity, it also pairs with tangy flavors and tomato bases sauces. Its delicate florals also work well with lighter pork dishes, as well as duck confit.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER Icon Wines is a cooperation between ViniMundi and a number of carefully selected local wine producers around the world, with the explicit target to supply the best possible quality at any given price point. Together we aim at producing wines that both reflect the local traditions and terroir, but also the use of modern winemaking.
VINEYARDS & WINEMAKING Sicily has a larger wine growing area than the whole country of Germany. A large part of the Mediterranean island is characterized by volcanic soil and warm, dry climate. Among the local grapes grown here are Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola, Grillo, and Catarratto. The harvested and destemmed grapes have been vinified with 7/8 days of maceration in order to extract color and structure. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentation are made in steel tanks at a controlled temperature 25-27 °C (77.0-80.6 °F)
TECHNICAL DATA • Classification: Certified Sustainable (Equalitas), in conversion to organic • ALC: 13% • RS: 4 g/L • Packaging: Glass bottle of 750 ml, natural cork • Bottles per case: 12
