The wine region of Brindisi is located in the region of Pouilles of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Risveglio or the Domaine Doppio Passo produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Brindisi are Sangiovese, Primitivo and Verdeca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Brindisi often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruits or jam and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, black currant or cassis.
In the mouth of Brindisi is a powerful. We currently count 49 estates and châteaux in the of Brindisi, producing 64 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Brindisi go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
For those unfamiliar with the Vino de Pago qualification, it was created in Spain in 2003 to certify singular estates (pagos) as Protected Denominations of Origin. While not a requisite, it’s generally implemented by individual wineries looking to gain protected status for a single vineyard site within their domain. This is the case for Abadía Retuerta which is an estate of 700ha, of which 180ha is planted to vine. While located within the Duero Valley, the site resides within the borders of Sar ...
Philippe Schaus, chairman and chief executive of the Moët Hennessy division of LVMH, called Joseph Phelps Vineyards ‘an iconic name and an iconic winery’. Joseph Phelps founded his eponymous winery on a 260ha former cattle ranch in Napa Valley in 1973. He turned it into one of California’s most prominent producers, famed for its flagship Insignia – a Bordeaux-style blend – and its pioneering use of Rhône varieties, which kick-started the ‘Rhône Rangers’ movement in the Golden State. The founder’ ...
Montégut, who is already technical director of the Premier Cru Classé estate Château Suduiraut in Sauternes, will replace Jean-René Matignon who last year announced his intention to step down after more than 30 years in the role. He will formally take on his new responsibilities from the end of April when Matignon retires. Having worked together with Montégut since his arrival at Suduiraut in 2004, Christian Seely, MD of owner AXA Millésimes, said that during this time, Montégut had been respons ...
