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ABOUT US
VINAMERICAS is a licensed wine & spirits
importer specialized in sourcing exciting new
products at unbeatable prices for our wholesale
and retail partners nationwide. We represent
nearly 40 family-owned-and-operated wineries
from Spain, France, Portugal and Italy that
produce extraordinary, and often times
innovative, wines yet always true to their terroir
and traditions. VINAMERICAS wines are
distributed in 25 states where we work with
partners that share our vision and dedication to
introducing American consumers to the best
wines that Europe has to offer.
CONTACT
PHONE: +1-866-998-VINO (8466)
EMAIL: info@vinamericas.com
WEB: www.vinamericas.com

OFFICES

MIAMI (headquarters)
8101 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 617
Miami, FL 33138 USA
NEW YORK
330 Madison Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10017 USA
NEW JERSEY (central warehouse)
2220 91st Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047 USA
EUROPE
Avenida Pirineos 11
Huesca, 22004 SPAIN

CLOS DE LA SOLEYA / CAVA BRUT

VARIETALS: 40% Xarello, 40% Macabeo &
20% Parellada

EL XAMFRÁ
Founded in 1987 and now managed
by oenologist Francisco Domínguez
Ruiz, the son of the founders.
Located in downtown Sant Sadurní,
but in the process of moving to an
old paper mill built in 1872 to expand
production thanks to worldwide
demand.

AGEING: 9 months in the bottle

ABOUT CAVA

TECHNICAL: 12.5% Alc. / 5 g/l

While Cava can be made in several
regions throughout Spain, 95% is
made with grapes from the
limestone soils of Penedés D.O. (45
minutes southwest of Barcelona)
with vines planted as high up as
2,800 feet. Cava grapes at those
altitudes can be intensely tart, more
akin to the structure of Champagne
than the fat–styled sparkling wines
California tends to produce. Unlike
other sparkling wines like Prosecco,
Cava is always produced using the
Champagnois Method, where the
secondary fermentation takes place
in the bottle.

VINTAGE: 2011
PRODUCER: El Xamfrá
LOCATION: Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, Penedés
APPELLATION: Cava

TASTING NOTES
Intriguing bouquet that opens up to
reveal touches of white asparagus and
dried herbs. The palate is nicely balanced
with subtle citrus notes complemented by
dried apricot and a touch of quince. It
leads to a precise finish that could do with
more length, but it is still an interesting
Cava, one that is full of personality.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 120,000 btls.

VIEIRA DE PLATA / ALBARIÑO
VINTAGE: 2013
PRODUCER: Bodegas As Laxas

LOCATION: Arbo, Pontevedra (Galicia)
APPELLATION: Rias Baixas
VARIETALS: 100% Albariño
AGEING: Unoaked
ALCOHOL: 13.5% Alc.

NOTES: The scallop's shell ("vieira" in
Spanish) is much more than delicious
seafood and the perfect pairing for this
extraordinary white; it is the official symbol
of Galicia, a unique region in northwestern
Spain with gaelic roots and green fiord-like
slopes that meet the Atlantic sea forming the
renowned "Rias”. This crisp and floral
white showcases a beautiful combination of
pear, citrus and tropical fruits combined with
harmonious acidity and an impeccable
finish. Ideal for shellfish, shrimp, grilled fish
and all kinds of salads.


ABOUT BODEGAS AS LAXAS
Established in 1862 in Arbo
(Pontevedra), As Laxas was a
founding member of the Rias
Baixas appellation after being
purchased by Simón Ferro in 1975.
Today, under the leadership of
Ferro’s 4 children the winery is
equipped
with
the
latest
technology and owns 50 Has of
vineyards dedicated to producing
only the highest quality Albariños.
ABOUT RIAS BAIXAS
Rías Baixas’ coastline is comprised of
inlets reminiscent of Norway’s fjords
and boasts some of Spain’s most
stunning beaches and an endless
supply of fresh seafood. Rías Baixas
is also the birthplace of Albariño,
Spain’s most famous white variety. In
Rías Baixas, this variety shares the
same nutrient-poor but mineral-rich
soils and moderate climate as other
renowned white wine producing
regions.

GIVE ME 5 / OAK AGED RIOJA

VINTAGE: 2011
PRODUCER: Javier Rodriguez
LOCATION: Aldeanueva de Ebro, La Rioja
APPELLATION: D.O.C. Rioja
VARIETALS: 100% Tempranillo
AGEING: 5 months in new American oak
barrels with incisions inside to increase
the surface of contact.
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES: Tightly wound bouquet
of small dark cherries, orange zest and
black currant pastille that is nicely defined
but takes time to unfurl. The palate is
medium bodied with dense, chewy
tannins. Very approachable modern style
Rioja unbeatable for the price. Even
greater when paired with poultry or pasta
dishes. Fine barbecue wine as well.

PRODUCTION: 100,000 btls.

ABOUT JAVIER RODRIGUEZ
Independent “flying winemaker”
currently producing wine in 7
different
appellations
in
partnership
with
leading
producers in Spain and Portugal.
Javier Rodriguez is revolutionizing
the Spanish wine industry by
combining the latest technology
an innovative winemaking style.
His wines are sophisticated,
modern-style wines of great
“drinkability” without losing their
sense of origin.
ABOUT RIOJA
Spain’s
best
known
wine
producing region. The Oja river
(Rio Oja) is believed to have given
the region its name. Rioja was the
first region in Spain to be
awarded the highest DOCa
(Denominación
de
Origen
Calificada) category, due to its
proven record in consistently
producing top-quality wines.

ENCANTO GODELLO / BIERZO

VINTAGE: 2012

VINOS DE ARGANZA

VARIETALS: Godello 100%

Vinos de Arganza is a family business
bought in 1997 by wine industry
veteran Víctor Robla and his wife
Ángeles Varela, whose grandmother
Sara Álvarez de Toledo was part of an
important noble family and vineyard
owners in Bierzo since the XV century.

AGEING: Unoaked

ABOUT GODELLO & BIERZO

ALCOHOL: 12.5%

Godello is a grape variety native of
Spain and rarely found outside of El
Bierzo and Galicia in the Northwestern
part of the country. Like Albariño,
Godello typically shows very attractive
tropical and citrus aromas, but
showcases greater minerality and
more lively acidity. Depending on the
winemaking method, Godello can be
creamy and dense with the ability to
improve with ageing. Bierzo’s soil
includes a mixture of fine elements,
quartz and slate. The vineyards are
planted mainly on humid, dark soil that
is slightly acidic and low in carbonates.

PRODUCER: Vinos de Arganza
LOCATION: Villafranca del Bierzo,
León
APPELLATION: D.O. Bierzo

TASTING NOTES
Beautiful straw yellow colour. On the
nose fruity, persistent and elegant with
a lovely perfume of baking spices,
melon, peaches, and mineral. Round,
spicy, and pleasure-bent, this smoothtextured, impeccably balanced effort
over-delivers in a very big way. Idealy
to pair with all kinds of shell fish,
seafood and salads.

ENCANTO [CHARM] / MENCIA OAK AGED

VINTAGE: 2010

VINOS DE ARGANZA

VARIETALS: Mencia 100%

Vinos de Arganza is a family
business bought in 1997 by wine
industry veteran Víctor Robla and
his wife Ángeles Varela, whose
grandmother Sara Álvarez de
Toledo was part of an important
noble family and vineyard owners
in Bierzo since the XV century.

AGEING: 4 months in oak barrels

ABOUT MENCIA & BIERZO

ALCOHOL: 14%

Mencia is a grape variety native of
Bierzo in Northwestern Spain.
Mencia is sometimes compared to
Cabernet Franc even though they
are not genetically related.
Bierzo’s soil includes a mixture of
fine elements, quartz and slate. The
vineyards are planted mainly on
humid, dark soil that is slightly
acidic and low in carbonates.
Continental microclimate, with
influences from Galicia and the
plateau of Castilla y Léon. Average
rainfall of ~700 l/yr, 59ºF and 2000
hours of sun per year.

LOCATION: Villafranca del Bierzo ,
León

TASTING NOTES
Ruby intense red color. Ripe fruit, fine
wood, spices and aromas. Good balance
on the palate, fresh and smooth tannins
with a persistent ending finish. Unlike
other Mencias in the market at this price
point, Encanto is a jammy, modern style
red with no astringent or bitter flavors.
Perfect pairing for stews, lamb chops
and hearty salads.


ENCANTO SELECCIÓN / OLD VINE MENCIA RESERVE

VINTAGE: 2008

VINOS DE ARGANZA

VARIETALS: Mencia 100%

Vinos de Arganza is a family
business bought in 1997 by wine
industry veteran Víctor Robla and
his wife Ángeles Varela, whose
grandmother Sara Álvarez de
Toledo was part of an important
noble family and vineyard owners
in Bierzo since the XV century.


ABOUT MENCIA & BIERZO

ALCOHOL: 14%

Mencia is a grape variety native of
Bierzo in Northwestern Spain.
Mencia is sometimes compared to
Cabernet Franc even though they
are not genetically related.
Bierzo’s soil includes a mixture of
fine elements, quartz and slate. The
vineyards are planted mainly on
humid, dark soil that is slightly
acidic and low in carbonates.
Continental microclimate, with
influences from Galicia and the
plateau of Castilla y Léon. Average
rainfall of ~700 l/yr, 59ºF and 2000
hours of sun per year.

LOCATION: Villafranca del Bierzo ,
León

TASTING NOTES:
Pleasantly balanced, medium body
and perfectly integrated red showing
a bigarreau cherry red colour.
Bouquet of ripe fruit, fine wood and
spices. Fresh, smooth and classical
Mencia flavours. Amazing value taking
into consideration the extended
period in oak and low-yield old vines
used.


ALBARDIALES / TEMPRANILLO
BODEGAS SAN ANTONIO ABAD

VINTAGE: 2011
PRODUCER: Bodegas San Antonio Abad
LOCATION: Villacañas, Toledo
APPELLATION: D.O. La Mancha
VARIETALS: Tempranillo 100%
AGEING: N/A
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
Made in the northern part of La Mancha,
in the province of Toledo using the
revolutionary “flash-détente” technology.
Albardiales is a young, fruit-driven wine,
offering bright red berry and raspberry
aromas, deep, vibrant and lively flavors on
the palate, well balanced and quite
refreshing on the finish. An outstanding
value from an up-and-coming region.


San Antonio Abad is a cooperative
located in the province of Toledo,
Castilla La Mancha with 450 members
that together harvest over 2,000
hectares of vineyards. San Antonio is
one of the very few wineries in Spain
(and the world) using the flash-détente
technology, an expensive piece of
equipment that yields fresh, fruitforward wines by heating the grapes
and then sending them to a vacuum
chamber to be cooled. This technology
increases extraction from red grapes
while minimizing bitter seed tannin and
pyrazine (vegetal) odors. Read more.

THE LAND
Extreme continental climate, ranging
from the 5ºF in the winter to 115ºF in the
summer. Dryness is one of its most
distinct characteristics, since its microclimate prevents the entry of moist
winds, presenting a low rainfall (300 to
400 mm per year), thus La Mancha is
primarily a dry flat, farming plateau
with over 3,000 hours of sunshine a
year that yield beautifully-ripened fruit.

LOVE TEMPRANILLO / TIERRA DE CASTILLA
BODEGAS MUREDA

VINTAGE: 2012
PRODUCER: Bodegas Mureda
LOCATION: Ciudad Real
APPELLATION: Tierra de Castilla
VARIETALS: Tempranillo (organic)
AGEING: 2 months in French oak
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
TASTING NOTES: Cherry red color with
maroon hues. Pleasant fruity aroma with
notes of red fruit and a balsamic touch.
Well balanced, with sweet and round
tannins, full bodied and a long aftertaste.
The two months in French oak barrels add
enough complexity and structure without
sacrificing the fruit. Ideal to pair with
grilled meats, pasta and cheeses. Its
ripeness and alcohol content make it very
versatile.


Mureda is a family-owned winery
boasting the largest organic vineyard
surface in the world with over 1,200
hectares (3,000 acres) planted. As an
official organic wine grower, Mureda's
vines are not exposed to any chemical
pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers, which
yields clean and healthy wines, modern in
style with just a touch of real oak to add
complexity and elegance without
sacrificing fruit or personality.

THE LAND
The warm location of the lands protects
the area from the hot and humid
Mediterranean winds which give a
continental climate to the area with cold
winters and hot summers with cool
nights. The rains are very scarce, taking
place in Spring and Fall. Everything favors
the stress of the vineyard in the final
stage of ripening. La Mancha is located
over a plain surrounded by hills and
grounds of limestone compositions with
a subsoil of carbonate-calcium with
extraordinary capacity to retain water.

LOVE GARNACHA / ALMANSA
ABOUT BODEGAS TINTORALBA

VINTAGE: 2011
PRODUCER: Bodegas Tintoralba
LOCATION: Higueruela, Albacete
APPELLATION: D.O. Almansa
VARIETALS: Garnacha Tintorera
AGEING: Unoaked
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES
Grown
from
old-vine
Garnacha
Tintorera vineyards at 3000 feet above
sea level, this red offers a clean
bouquet of dark cherries, orange
essence and fresh fig. The palate is nicely
balanced with crunchy red berry fruit,
good acidity and a solid finish that urges
you to take another sip. Ideal to pair
with pastas, chicken dishes and pizza.

Bodegas Tintoralba is owned by
160 members. Quite possibly the
most technically-advanced and
quality-centric cooperative we have
come across. Over the years
members have built up over 1,500
hectares of their own vineyards.
Thanks
to
the
outstanding
leadership of their winemaker
Pedro Sarrión Martínez, Tintoralba
produces wines that reflect not
only the character of the terroir,
but of their emblematic indigenous
grapes.

ABOUT D.O. ALMANSA
The climate is continental (long,
hot summers, cold winters).
Rainfall is sparse and sporadic (350
mm per annum) usually in spring
and autumn in the form of violent
storms, often in the form of hail.
Temperatures can reach 38°C in
summer and -6°C in winter.
Almansa is located in the province
of Albacete about 150 miles west of
Madrid.

CAPITULO 8 / GARNACHA DE LA MANCHA

VINTAGE: 2011
APPELLATION: D.O. Almansa
VARIETALS: Garnacha Tintorera
AGEING: Unoaked
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
Impenetrable thick purple/violet color
with a dark blue sheen, delicious
aromas of small fruits and a slight fresh
breeze of balsamic tones. Fruitforward, jammy and approachable. This
Garnacha comes from 30-50 year-old
vines growing at an altitude of nearly
3,000 feet and with yields of under 1.5
Tons/Ha.

Bodegas Tintoralba is a wine cooperative
owned by approximately 160 members in
the town of Higueruela at 3,000 ft above
sea level. Quite possibly the most
technically-advanced and quality-centric
cooperative we have come across. Over
the years members have built up over
1,500 hectares of their own vineyards, an
exceptional achievement due to both
their size and quality. Thanks to the
outstanding
leadership
of
their
winemaker Pedro Sarrión Martínez,
Tintoralba produces wines that reflect
not only the character of the terroir, but
of their emblematic indigenous grape,
Garnacha Tintorera.

ABOUT D.O. ALMANSA
The climate is continental (long, hot
summers, cold winters). Rainfall is sparse
and sporadic (350 mm per annum)
usually in spring and autumn in the form
of violent storms, often in the form of
hail. Temperatures can reach 38°C in
summer and -6°C in winter. Almansa is
located in the province of Albacete about
150 miles west of Madrid.

CAPITULO 8 / SAUVIGNON BLANC & VERDEJO

VINTAGE: 2011
VARIETALS: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50%
Verdejo.
AGEING: Unoaked
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
Pale yellow in color with hints of very
brilliant green. On the palate it bursts
with intense yet elegant tropical notes
combined with great acidity and a crisp
persistent finish. Extraordinary by
itself, with all kinds of salads and, of
course, seafood and shellfish.

Bodegas Tintoralba is a wine
cooperative owned by approximately
160 members in the town of Higueruela
at 3,000 ft above sea level. Quite
possibly the most technically-advanced
and quality-centric cooperative we have
come across. Over the years members
have built up over 1,500 hectares of
their own vineyards, an exceptional
achievement due to both their size and
quality. Thanks to the outstanding
leadership of their winemaker Pedro
Sarrión Martínez, Tintoralba produces
wines that reflect not only the
character of the terroir, but of their
emblematic indigenous grapes.

ABOUT D.O. ALMANSA
summers, cold winters). Rainfall is
sparse and sporadic (350 mm per
annum) usually in spring and autumn in
the form of violent storms, often in the
form of hail. Temperatures can reach
38°C in summer and -6°C in winter.
Almansa is located in the province of
Albacete about 150 miles west of
Madrid.

CAPITULO 8 / SYRAH (ROSÉ)

VINTAGE: 2012
VARIETALS: 100% Syrah
AGEING: Unoaked
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
Explosive rose with intense aromas of
wild berries, bubble gum and other
jammy notes. Fresh, floral, crisp and
extremely refreshing. Great on its own
as an alternative to other thirst
quenchers, but it blossoms when
paired with fruit, salads, fish, tapas,
fried chicken and anything with BBQ
sauce on it. Perfect picnic wine.

Bodegas Tintoralba is a wine
cooperative owned by approximately
160 members in the town of Higueruela
at 3,000 ft above sea level. Quite
possibly the most technically-advanced
and quality-centric cooperative we have
come across. Over the years members
have built up over 1,500 hectares of
their own vineyards, an exceptional
achievement due to both their size and
quality. Thanks to the outstanding
leadership of their winemaker Pedro
Sarrión Martínez, Tintoralba produces
wines that reflect not only the
character of the terroir, but of their
emblematic indigenous grapes.

ABOUT D.O. ALMANSA
summers, cold winters). Rainfall is
sparse and sporadic (350 mm per
annum) usually in spring and autumn in
the form of violent storms, often in the
form of hail. Temperatures can reach
38°C in summer and -6°C in winter.
Almansa is located in the province of
Albacete about 150 miles west of
Madrid.

MUREDA TEMPRANILLO / ORGANIC (OAK AGED)

VINTAGE: 2011

BODEGAS MUREDA

ALCOHOL: 14.5%


TASTING NOTES: Cherry red color with

THE LAND

LOCATION: Ciudad Real, Castilla La Mancha
AGEING: 2 months in oak

maroon hues. Pleasant fruity aroma with
notes of red fruit and a balsamic touch.
Well balanced, with sweet and round
tannins, full bodied and a long aftertaste.
The two months in French oak barrels add
enough complexity and structure without
sacrificing the fruit. Ideal to pair with
grilled meats, pasta and cheeses. Its
ripeness and alcohol content make it very
versatile.



MUREDA MERLOT / ORGANIC (OAK AGED)

VINTAGE: 2011
VARIETALS: Merlot 100%
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
TASTING NOTES
Purple red color with blue hues. Pleasant
red fruit, blackberries and plum aromas
with black pepper notes. Well balanced,
soft and elegant. Mureda was one of the
pioneers in planting Merlot vines in La
Mancha 30 years ago. They have adapted
very well to the region's soil and climate,
yielding soft and velvety wines. Mureda
Merlot is ideal to pair with poultry and
low-fat meats.


BODEGAS MUREDA

THE LAND

MUREDA SYRAH / ORGANIC (OAK AGED)

VINTAGE: 2011
VARIETALS: Syrah 100%
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
TASTING NOTES
Dark red ruby color with violet hues.
Pleasant black & blue fruits aromas
with balsamic notes. Rounded and
elegant wine with hints of plums &
blackberries
and
a
persistent
aftertaste.

PAIRING
Ideal to pair with grilled meats, pasta
and cheeses. Its ripeness and alcohol
content make it very versatile.

BODEGAS MUREDA

THE LAND

MUREDA SAUVIGNON BLANC / ORGANIC

VINTAGE: 2011
VARIETALS: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
ALCOHOL: 13%
TASTING NOTES
Golden color with greenish hues.
Pleasant
fruity
aromas
(mainly
pineapple and peach) and fresh flowers
notes. Fresh, rounded and fruity
aftertaste. Perfect with seafood,
mainly shell-fish and crab, but also
perfect as an aperitif, with olives,
salads and any citrusy meals.

BODEGAS MUREDA

THE LAND

MUREDA CHARDONNAY / ORGANIC (UNOAKED)

VINTAGE: 2012

BODEGAS MUREDA

AGEING: Unoaked


ALCOHOL: 13%

THE LAND

TASTING NOTES



VARIETALS: Chardonnay 100%

Golden pale color. Pleasant tropical
fruit aromas with mineral notes. Fresh,
persistent, unctuous and very fruity.
Unbeatable Chardonnay at this price
points. Ideal to pair with poultry, hearty
salads and fish, such as salmon, tuna or
tilapia.

SIGLO CRIANZA / TEMPRANILLO (RIOJA)

VINTAGE: 2009

BODEGAS AGE

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

In 1881, lix Azpilicueta founded
Bodegas Azpilicueta, nowadays
known as Bodegas AGE. Over a
century later, it reflects the efforts
of the various generations that
have devoted their lives to making
and ageing prestigious Rioja
wines. The wines of this bodega
possess
all
the
traditional
characteristics of the typical Rioja
wines,
whose
flavour
has
triumphed all over the world

TASTING NOTES

ABOUT RIOJA

Bright, garnet red with purple and
gold glints. Aromas of cedar, smoke,
spice box, tobacco, and blackberry.
Fruity with a toasted wood and vanilla
aroma. In the mouth it is full, elegant
and velvety smooth with good body

Spain’s
best
known
wine
producing region. The Oja river
(Rio Oja) is believed to have given
the region its name. Rioja was the
first region in Spain to be awarded
the highest DOCa (Denominacion
de Origen Calificada) category, due
to its proven record in consistently
producing top-quality wines.

PRODUCER: Bodegas AGE

LOCATION: Fuenmayor, La Rioja
VARIETALS: Tempranillo, Mazuelo &
Graciano
AGEING: 12 months in American &
French oak barrels + 1 year in bottle

PRODUCTION: 2,000,000 btls.

SIGLO RESERVA / TEMPRANILLO (D.O.C. RIOJA)

VINTAGE: 2007

BODEGAS AGE

PRODUCER: Bodegas AGE

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

In 1881, lix Azpilicueta founded
Bodegas Azpilicueta, nowadays
known as Bodegas AGE. Over a
century later, it reflects the efforts
of the various generations that
have devoted their lives to making
and ageing prestigious Rioja wines.
The wines of this bodega possess
all the traditional characteristics of
the typical Rioja wines, whose
flavour has triumphed all over the
world

TASTING NOTES

ABOUT RIOJA

Bright ruby color, showing Asian
spices, incense, leather, and assorted
black fruits, including blackberries and
plums. Medium body, velvety in the
mouth with well structured tannins,
balanced, and a soft, yet prolonged
finish.

Spain’s best known wine
producing region. The Oja river (Rio
Oja) is believed to have given the
region its name. Rioja was the first
region in Spain to be awarded the
highest DOCa (Denominacion de
Origen Calificada) category, due to
its proven record in consistently
producing top-quality wines

LOCATION: Fuenmayor, La Rioja
VARIETALS: Tempranillo, Mazuelo &
Graciano

AGEING: 12 months in American &
French oak barrels + 2 yearS in bottle

PRODUCTION: 500,000 btls.

CALA N.1 / TEMPRANILLO BLEND

ALCOHOL: 14.5%

BODEGAS TINEDO
Alvarez-Arenas’ family estate,
has been dedicated to the
production of wine in a
traditional way for
generations. The estate is
made up of 47 hectares of
vineyards in the heart of La
Mancha. More info at
www.tinedo.com.

TASTING NOTES

VITICULTURE

Blackberry, violet color with blue
reflection. Intense aromas of strawberry
and cherry with balsamic notes, chocolate
and licorice. Well structured and balanced
in the palate, with sweet rounded tannins.

The Tinedo estate is ideal for
practicing a sustainable
viticulture, excluding the use
of herbicides and synthetic
products. The aim is to get
balanced and complex wines
through a vineyard which
completes its biological cycle.

VINTAGE: 2009
PRODUCER: Bodegas Tinedo
LOCATION: Socuéllamos, Ciudad Real
APPELLATION: Vino de la Tierra
VARIETALS: Tempranillo 75%, Syrah 20%,
Cabernet Sauvignon 5%.
AGEING: 10 months in cement tanks

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 100,000
CURRENT AVAILABILITY: 7,000

CALA N.2 / RESERVA TEMPRANILLO BLEND

VINTAGE: 2009
PRODUCER: Bodegas Tinedo
LOCATION: Socuellamos, Ciudad Real
APPELLATION: Vino de la Tierra
VARIETALS: Tempranillo 91%, Cabernet
Sauvignon 9%
AGEING: 18 months in French oak barrels
ALCOHOL: 14.5%

BODEGAS TINEDO
Alvarez-Arenas’ family
estate, has been dedicated
to the production of wine in
a traditional way for
generations. The estate is
made up of 47 hectares of
vineyards in the heart of La
Mancha. More info at
www.tinedo.com

TASTING NOTES

VITICULTURE

Expressive nose with tertiary aromas of
tobacco, cinnamon and chocolate, ripe
strawberry, dried apricot and plums.
Perfectly integrated in the mouth with
fresh tannins, red fruit and retro nasal
notes of tobacco and licorice.

The Tinedo estate is ideal for
practicing a sustainable
viticulture, excluding the use
of herbicides and synthetic
products. The aim is to get
balanced and complex wines
through a vineyard which
completes its biological
cycle.


CRISTIARI RED / RED BLEND

VINTAGE: 2011

PRODUCER: Bodegas Vall de Baldomar
LOCATION: Artesa del Segre, Lleida
APPELLATION: D.O. Costers del Segre
VARIETALS: 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 10% Bobal, 10% Tempranillo
AGEING: 4 months in French oak.

VALL DE BALDOMAR
Second-generation
familyowned and operated winery
with 20 hectares of vineyards
planted in the 80s by the
owners’ father who bet on
German and French varieties
driven by his passion and the
region’s climate and soil.

ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES:

ABOUT COSTERS DEL SEGRE

Dark ruby-colored, it reveals an
enticing perfume of damp earth,
blackberry, fig, plum, and lavender.
Smooth-textured, flavorful, and easygoing on the palate, it has enough
depth, concentration and structure to
deliver pleasure over the next 6 years.

Costers del Segre means 'the
banks of the River Segre'; the
river flows down from the
Pyrenees and joins the River
Ebro just south of Lleida in
Northeastern
Spain.
Continental climate. Dark lime
bearing soils, with a high lime
content, little clay and poor in
organic matter.


CRISTIARI BLANCO / RIESLING

VINTAGE: 2011

VALL DE BALDOMAR

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

Second-generation familyowned and operated winery

TASTING NOTES


Intense and floral aroma, with pink and
whortleberry shades, balanced in
acidity. Sober and elegant, extremely
soft on the palate with a long, intense
finish. Thanks to its elaboration process
and to the characteristics of this area,
this wine can live for a long period in the
bottle.

Northeastern Spain.
organic matter.

VARIETALS: Riesling 100%*
AGEING: N/A


CRISTIARI D’ALOS / MERLOT RESERVE

VINTAGE: 2011

VALL DE BALDOMAR

ALCOHOL: 14%

Second-generation familyowned and operated winery

TASTING NOTES


Deep red ruby color. Fine, elegant and
intense aroma combining fruits and
spices. In the mouth it is wide, soft and
very well balanced with the oak taking a
secondary role. Firm and elegant retro
nasal passage, and a long persistent finish.

Northeastern Spain.
organic matter.

VARIETALS: Merlot 100%
AGEING: 2-12 months in new oak

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: 2,000 btls.

YEMANUEVA AIREN / ORGANIC 100+ YEAR-OLD VINES

ALCOHOL: 11.5%

BODEGAS LA TERCIA
For the Sánchez-Mateos
family,
renovating the winery their greatgrandparents founded in 1920 meant
preserving tradition while using the
most
modern
wine
making
techniques available. The result is
that every bottle they produce from
their 45 hectares of land is certified
organic and marked by the rugged
terrain typical of La Mancha.

TASTING NOTES

ABOUT AIREN

Pale yellow with green reflections
on the rim, the bouquet is floral
with a hint of anise. On the palate
the deep roots of the 100 year-old
vines are evident with nice
minerality. Clean finish.

Airén de Pie Franco is a traditional
white grape native to La Mancha. It
is particularly well-adapted to
extremely dry and very hot weather.
It produces big yellow grapes in
large loose bunches. The skins are
of medium thickness, with soft pulp
and colorless juice. Airén produces
wines with good bouquets and
moderate acidity.

VINTAGE: 2012
PRODUCER: Bodega la Tercia
LOCATION: Alcázar de San Juan
APPELLATION: La Mancha
VARIETALS: 100% organic Airén
from 100+ year-old vines
AGEING: N/A


VALTOSTAO / RIBERA DEL DUERO

VINTAGE: 2012
PRODUCER: Viña Vilano
LOCATION:
(Burgos)

Pedrosa

del

Duero

APPELLATION: D.O. Ribera del Duero
VARIETALS: 100% Tempranillo

AGEING: Unoaked
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
Dark Dark cherry red with a purple
rim denoting its youth. Deep and
bright. Wide, intense aromas of ripe
fruit, typical of Tinto Fino grapes. In
the mouth, it offers smooth tannins,
an agrecable passage and a very
expresive, aromatic aftertaste.

PRODUCTION: 200,000 bottles

VIÑA VILANO
This spectacular winery has over 300
hectares of vines located around
Pedrosa de Duero, in the province of
Burgos, internationally regarded as the
most privileged wine-growing region
within the Ribera del Duero appellation,
with old vineyards dating back to its
foundation in 1957. Over the last few
years, the winery has installed state-ofthe-art wine-making technology and
built a cask ageing facility that holds
American, French and Central European
oak casks to produce top quality wines.
ABOUT RIBERA DEL DUERO
The main grape variety in Ribera del
Duero is Tempranillo. Approximately
one-third of the vines planted are over
50 years old. Most vines are planted at
between 2,500 and 3,000 feet above
sea level, and the region receives an
impressive 2,400 hours of sunshine per
year. The large difference in day and
night temperatures is responsible for
the ripening and concentration of the
grapes’ sugars, creating wines of
exemplary depth and balance.

SEÑORÍO DEL SOTILLO ROBLE / TEMPRANILLO

VINTAGE: 2010

BODEGAS ARROYO

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

Third generation familyowned and operated winery
with over 80 hectares of
prime quality vineyards
ranging from 20 to 80 yr-old
vines in the heart of Ribera
del Duero, Spain’s most
prestigious appellation.

TASTING NOTES


Intense black cherry red with purple and
violet undertones. Intense blend of
aromas, of ripe red fruits, blueberries and
blackberries with delicate pastries and
lactic hints. Very structured in the mouth
with round soft tannins and a lenghty
finish.90 points Wilfred Wong.

Located in Spain’s
Northcentral plateau about
two hours north of Madrid.
3,000 feet over sea level.
Continental weather with
little rainfall, dry summers
and harsh freezing winters.
Unique soil with alternating
layers of limestone and marl.

PRODUCER: Bodegas Arroyo
LOCATION: Sotillo de la Ribera, Valladolid


SEÑORÍO DEL SOTILLO CRIANZA / TEMPRANILLO

VINTAGE: 2009

BODEGAS ARROYO

PRODUCER: Bodegas Arroyo

Third generation familyowned and operated winery
with over 80 hectares of
prime quality vineyards
ranging from 20 to 80 yr-old
vines in the heart of Ribera
del Duero, Spain’s most
prestigious appellation.

LOCATION: Sotillo de la Ribera,
Valladolid
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES


Intense cherry red with medium to high
opaqueness. Aromas of cinnamon, cumin
and vanilla that give way to black and red
fruits. Velvety and elegant in the mouth with
ripe tannins . The acidity blends in perfectly
with reminiscence of vanilla, cinnamon,
toffee, cocoa, tobacco and exquisite flavours
of clean leather.

Located in Spain’s
Northcentral plateau about
two hours north of Madrid.
3,000 feet over sea level.
Continental weather with
little rainfall, dry summers
and harsh freezing winters.
Unique soil with alternating
layers of limestone and marl.


GORREBUSTO / RIOJA ALAVESA

VINTAGE: 2012
PRODUCER: Torre San Millán
LOCATION: Gorrebusto (Álava)
VARIETALS: Tempranillo 90%,
Mazuelo 5%, Viura 5%
AGEING: Unoaked
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES:
Red colour with medium intensity,
floral aromas with fresh red fruit
(strawberry, raspberry). Clean and
full bodied wine, well balanced
and persistent. This is a fruitpacked offering ideal to pair with
nearly anything or enjoyed by
itself.

PRODUCTION: 150,000 bottles.

BODEGA TORRE SAN MILLÁN
The Martínez family has been tending to
the vines of these vineyards for
generations around the village of
Gorrebusto whose history dates back to
the 12th century. When it came time to
build the new winery the family decided
to be as respectful of architectural
tradition as they are in the making of
their wines, building the new structure
faithfully in the style of the ancient
buildings around it.
ABOUT RIOJA ALVALESA
The smallest of the sub-regions in Rioja,
north of the River Ebro, the ash-colored
Cantabrian mountains dominate the
landscape. It is the closest to the
Atlantic Ocean and the most influenced
by its cooling effects. The soil on the
slopes and terraces where the vines are
grown is rich in chalky clay and
limestone, resulting in wines that are
characterful and rich in extract. Annual
rainfall is 20” on average, which forces
the roots to burrow deep into the soil in
search of water.

TOSSALS JUNIOR / OLD-VINE GRENACHE BLEND

VINTAGE: 2010
PRODUCER: Bodegas Grifoll-Declara
LOCATION: El Molar, Tarragona
APPELLATION: D.O. Montsant
VARIETALS: 60% Grenache, 30% Carignan,
10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

AGEING: 9 months in French oak
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
TASTING NOTES:
Intense garnet color with a dark violet rim,
aromas of raspberry and fruitcake with
forest-floor notes. Fleshy, balsamic and
spicy with a touch of vanilla. Good acidity
and firm tannins. Round and long finish.
Very well balanced with perfect
integration of fruit, alcohol and oak.
Perfect pairing for gamy dishes, barbecue
and pizza.


BODEGAS GRIFOLL-DECLARA
Familly-owned
and
operated
“garage” winery making great oldvine grenache wines in the tiny town
of el Molar, right where Montsant
and Priorat meet. Young oenologist
Roger Grifoll and his family also
manage the town’s cooperative,
having access to the members’ 200
hectares of 50-80 yr-old vines that
give them flexibility to produce
unique wines at affordable prices.
ABOUT MONTSANT
Also referred to as “baby Priorat”,
Montsant is the lower altitude ring
that surrounds Priorat, in the
province of Tarragona about 2 hours
south of Barcelona. Montsant's
nearly 4,500 acres of vineyards lie
mostly at around 1,200 feet. The
soils are mostly sandy limestone,
chalk, and clay, but granite and slate
lie underneath these soils. The
landscape and climate match
Priorat's extreme character with
very hot summers and cold winters.

TERRAÇOS DO TEJO / TEJO

VINTAGE: 2010
PRODUCER: Casal da Coelheira
LOCATION: Tramagal, central Portugal
APPELLATION: Tejo
VARIETALS: 40% Aragonêz, 40% Syrah, 20%
Castelão
AGEING: 1 year in the bottle.

ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES: With elegant fruit on the
nose and an attractive spicyness, this wine
offers superb balance between body,
alcohol and tannins thanks to the
prolonged maturation in the bottle before
its release. Quite supple and fresh, but
with enough backbone. The good acidity
gives this wine elegance and freshness. A
dense, jammy wine with an old world style
and wonderful drinkability.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 100,000 bottles

CASAL DA COELHEIRA
The winery at Tramagal is a
Portuguese traditional facility. A
combination of timeless architecture
with massive white and yellow walls,
yet equipped with state of art
winemaking technology. The estate’s
64 hectares include vines up to 35
years old. With mainly sandy areas,
grape varieties were chosen very
carefully, in order to achieve the most
adapted vines to this type of soil.

ABOUT TEJO
Tejo takes its name from the Tagus
river, Tejo in Portuguese. Located
between the Lisboa and Alentejo, the
region is dominated by the influence
of the Tagus river. The river
moderates the region's climate,
making it more temperate than other
areas of Portugal. Quality wines are
on the rise in Tejo, and the area is
becoming a mecca for young,
innovative winemakers. The wines
from this region generally offer
excellent value for the money

H. BLIN BRUT/ CHAMPAGNE
VINTAGE: N/V

CHAMPAGNE H. BLIN

PRODUCER: H. Blin

AGEING: Cellared in March 2011, left on
the lees for minimum 2 years

Champagne H.Blin vineyards are
located in and around the village of
Vincelles, in the Marne Valley, and
cover 120 hectares of Pinot Meunier,
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Here the
Pinot Meunier is king, giving a unique
and surprising taste to the
champagne with its subtle freshness
and fruitiness. No grapes are
purchased from other vineyards to
keep total control of the product
from vine to consumer

DOSAGE: Brut, 9g of sugar per liter

ABOUT CHAMPAGNE

ALCOHOL: 12.5%

There are many sparkling wines in the
world, but only one Champagne.
Champagne first gained world
renown because of its association
with the anointment of French kings.
Royalty from throughout Europe
spread the message of the unique
sparkling wine from Champagne and
its association with luxury and power
in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Today it is still one of France’s highest
value exports whose quality is strictly
controlled by French law.

LOCATION: Around the village of Vincelles
in the Marne Valley
APPELLATION: Champagne
VARIETALS: 80% Pinot Meunier, 20%
Chardonnay

TASTING NOTES:
This lively and expressive Champagne has
bouquet with notes of green apple, butter,
citrus, freshly-baked bread and brioche. On
the palate it is simple and elegant making it a
perfect match for white meat in cream
sauces, sweet and sour oriental meals or as
an aperitif.


H. BLIN BRUT 2004 / CHAMPAGNE
VINTAGE: 2004

CHAMPAGNE H. BLIN

PRODUCER: Champagne H. Blin


LOCATION: Around the village of Vincelles
in the Marne Valley
Chardonnay
the lees for 6 years
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES:
With an abundance of fine and persistent
bubbles, this Champagne has bouquet
with notes of meadow flowers, fresh
berries and pineapple. On the palate you
will find figs, prunes, apricot, ginger bread
and a touch of honey. It is perfect as an
apéritif or with sea bass, oysters or mincemeat pie.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 30,000 btls

ABOUT CHAMPAGNE

H. BLIN BRUT ROSE / CHAMPAGNE
VINTAGE: N/V

CHAMPAGNE H. BLIN


the lees for minimum 3 years



ABOUT CHAMPAGNE

ALCOHOL: 12.5%


LOCATION: Vincelles in the Marne Valley
Chardonnay, 4% Pinot Noir, 20% red
côteaux champenois.

TASTING NOTES:
With a light pale pink color, this Champagne
produces soft and generous bubbles. Full
and concentrated in style, its bouquet
explodes with raspberries and redcurrants,
underpinned by subtle tannins. It makes an
ideal apéritif or will accompany marvelously
spicy meals, berry desserts or crème brûlée.


BLIN’S EXTRA BRUT 2002 / CHAMPAGNE

VINTAGE: 2002
LOCATION: Around the village of
Vincelles in the Marne Valley

VARIETALS: 1/3 Pinot Meunier, 1/3
Chardonnay, 1/3 Pinot Noir
AGEING: Cellared in March 2003, left
on the lees for minimum 8 years
DOSAGE: Extra Brut, 6g of sugar/liter

CHAMPAGNE H. BLIN

ALCOHOL: 12.5%

ABOUT CHAMPAGNE

TASTING NOTES: With a pale yellow
color, this Champagne produces soft
and generous bubbles. Its bouquet is
lively and expressive with notes of
toasted bread while on the palate
citrus notes dominate. It makes an
ideal apéritif or will accompany
marvelously white meat in a cream
sauce, duck with pears, fried
mushrooms, goat’s cheese.



BLIN’S EXTRA BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS / CHAMPAGNE

VINTAGE: 2005
VARIETALS: 100% Chardonnay
on the lees for 4 years
DOSAGE: Extra Brut, 6g of sugar per
liter
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES:
With a golden yellow color, this
Champagne produces abundant
bubbles. Its bouquet expresses floral
notes and fresh while on the palate
elegance and finesse make their
mark. It makes an ideal apéritif or
will
accompany
marvelously
Seafood, sushi, custard cream
desserts.

CHAMPAGNE H. BLIN
ABOUT CHAMPAGNE

BLIN’S EXTRA BRUT ROSE / CHAMPAGNE
VINTAGE: N/V

CHAMPAGNE H. BLIN



Chardonnay, 20% red Coteaux
Champenois.
on the lees for 5 years
DOSAGE: Extra Brut, 6g of sugar per
liter
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES: Donning a pale rosé
robre, this Champagne produces
profuse bubbles. Its bouquet is of
ripe, jammy strawberry while on the
palate its balance and acidic structure
give it tasty complexity. It makes an
ideal apéritif or will accompany
marvelously Grilled red meat, spicy
Asian cooking, chocolate desserts.

ABOUT CHAMPAGNE

LA GRILLE MUSCADET / LOIRE VALLEY
VINTAGE: 2012

LA GRILLE & PIERRE LIEUBEAU

PRODUCER: Pierre Lieubeau

With his 85 hectare (200 acre) estate
at La Fruitière, Pierre Lieubeau is one
of the first serious independent
producers to have planned an early
move from ‘sur lie’ to ‘simple’
Muscadet as a means of offering
fresher and more fruit-driven wines.
Today he complements his classically
mineral 'Sur Lie' Sèvre et Maine wines
with this cuvée, specially made for
the La Grille range, from the estate's
younger - earlier ripening - vines.

LOCATION: Near the Atlantic coast, just
west of the town on Nantes
APPELLATION: Muscadet
VARIETALS: 100% Melon de Bourgone
AGEING: Unoaked.
ALCOHOL: 12%
TASTING NOTES:
Bottled straight from its lees on the estate,
giving a light natural spritz, this wine has
been specially vinified to show all the fruit
and aromas the Melon de Bourgogne grape
is capable of. A soft, fruity Muscadet with
pure apple and crisp grapefruit flavors. There
is a great tang of fruit, giving a texture that is
both taut and lightly mineral. It makes a
delicious apéritif and a great match for
oysters and all seafood.


ABOUT THE LOIRE VALLEY
Muscadet is the key appellation of the
western Loire Valley around Nantes. The
name covers exclusively white wines
made from Melon de Bourgogne - the
variety that was traditionally called
Muscadet. The similarity between the
name Muscadet and that of the Muscat
grape family is sometimes the cause of
confusion, but a single taste of a crisp,
dry Muscadet wine will confirm that it is
definitely not made from Muscat grapes.
Muscadet has long been the go-to wine
of choice for pairing with seafood.

LA GRILLE ROSE D’ANJOU / LOIRE VALLEY
VINTAGE: 2012

LA GRILLE & GWENAEL GUILARD

PRODUCER: Gwénaël Guildard

College-trained
oenologist
Gwénaël Guihard is
head
winemaker at the Bougrier
family’s Alan de la Treille winery
just outside the small winegrowing country town of Le Puy
Notre Dame. Gwénaël uses cool,
even cold fermentations to bring
out all of the fruit flavors and
fresh aromas of his wines.

LOCATION: Split between the granite and
schist of the western Anjou and the
limestone 'tuf' south of the castle town of
Saumur
APPELLATION: Rosé d’Anjou
VARIETALS: 90% Grolleau, 10% Gamay
AGEING: Unoaked.
ALCOHOL: 11%
TASTING NOTES:
The schist and granite soils of the western
Loire along with the specially selected
Grolleau grapes make this fantastic off-dry
rosé. The result is a freshly appetizing and
fruity rosé with loads of strawberry and
peach aromas and tangy wild strawberry
fruit on the palate. The wine was bottled
with a light natural spritz to further enhance
all the wine's natural freshness.

ABOUT ROSE D’ANJOU

Between the coastal town of
Natnes and the heart of the
Loire in Tours, wines from the
Rosé d’Anjou appellation are by
law off-dry.
The native
“Grolleau gris” grape – only
found in the Loire – as well as a
touch of gamay give these wines
a remarquable fruity character,
perfectly
matched
with
charcuteries, trout, salmon, or as
simply as an apéritif.

LA GRILLE SAUVIGNON BLANC / LOIRE VALLEY
VINTAGE: 2012

LA GRILLE & FRANCK CHATELAIN

PRODUCER: Franck Chatelain

In an exclusive partnership between
the leading wine-makers of the Loire
Valley and British négociants Charles
& Philippa Sidney, the La Grille Classic
Loire wines are made using the latest
winemaking
technology
and
environmentally friendly methods in
the vineyards. This gives wines with
great natural fruit, freshness and
balance. Franck Chatelain is the head
winemaker at the Alan de la Treille
winery in the village of St Georges sur
Cher.

LOCATION: Central Loire Valley, near
Château de Chenonceau
APPELLATION: Touraine
AGEING: Unoaked. Matured with its lees.
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES:
Showing all the racy finesse, gooseberry and lime
character that makes this one of the region’s
greatest grape varieties. the wine is made from fruit
grown on a selection of the chalk, sand and flint
slopes that make up the main elements of the
Touraine and which each bring a different character
to the wine, giving it a fine mineral complexity. After
harvest and a gentle pressing, Franck coolfermented the wine so as to show off all the
character that fully ripe grapes give to the
sauvignon in the Loire, adding a layer of weight and
concentration that makes it stand out.


ABOUT THE LOIRE VALLEY
The Loire is the largest river in France.
its vineyards are never far from its
banks. The landscapes and climates
vary significantly from Nantes to
Roannes, with maritime influences
near the ocean and marked
continental influences inland. The
multitude of different terroirs yields
an incredibly diverse array of wines.
The Loire is the third most significant
region in France.

LA GRILLE VOUVRAY/ LOIRE VALLEY
VINTAGE: 2012
PRODUCER: Paul Buisse
LOCATION: On the limestone “tuf”
plateau overlooking the Loire near the
ancient city of Tours
APPELLATION: Vouvray
VARIETALS: Chenin Blanc 100%
AGEING: Unoaked. Matured on lees.

ALCOHOL: 11.5% | 20 gr/l residual sugar
TASTING NOTES:
Hints of almonds and touches of honey, this is a
deliciously fruity wine. The palate is lightly
textured with crisp acidity wrapped in rounded,
ripe fruit. The aftertaste balances acidity and
delicate fruit With just enough natural residual
sugar to balance the equally natural acidity of
the grape, this attractively complex white is
delicious with seafood or fine Asian cuisine


LA GRILLE & PAUL BUISSE
From the very heart of the Loire, this
crisp off-dry Vouvray is made by Paul
Buisse, a small family négociant
based in the castle town of
Montrichard, close to the chateaux of
Chenonceau and Chambord. After
building a great reputation for the
quality of his wines, Paul recently
merged his firm with that of his friend
Pierre Chainier at nearby Amboise,
giving the firm access to a greater
range of wines as Pierre's family have
vineyards in both the Touraine and in
Vouvray itself.
ABOUT VOUVRAY
Vouvray is the most famous and most
respected appellation of the Loire
Valley's Touraine district. It covers
eight villages around the medieval
town of Vouvray, on the northern
banks of the Loire. Vouvray is the
flagship wine of the Chenin Blanc
grape. Few wine regions in the world
use Chenin to the same extent, and
none
highlights
the
variety's
organoleptic qualities with such focus
and impressive diversity.

DOMAINE DE MONTBENOIT / COTEAUX DU GIENNOIS

VINTAGE: 2012
PRODUCER: Vignobles Berthier
LOCATION: On the banks of the Loire
between Nièvre and Le Loiret
APPELLATION: Coteaux du Giennois
VARIETALS: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES:
Fruit forward with a white gold robe,
this refreshing white offers a bouquet
of white flowers, citrus and passion
fruit. On the palate the first
impression is soft and tender while a
raciness quickly follows giving it an
excellent balance of acidity. Enjoy it
with an apéritif, white meat, fish or
seafood.

VIGNOBLES BERTHIER
Jean-Marie
Berthier
founded
Domaine de Clairneaux in SainteGemme-en-Sancerre in 1983. In 1998
he took over his father’s lands in
Coteaux du Giennois. In 2012 JeanMarie’s sons Clément and Florian
joined the family business after a
few years of working in Burgundy
and
exploring
new
world
winemaking techniques in the USA
and New Zealand.
ABOUT COTEAUX DU GIENNOIS
The Coteaux du Giennois vineyard is
situated on the hillsides along the
Loire River in the states of Nièvre
and Loiret. The 195 hectares of the
appellation extend into 14 towns.
The vines grow on flinty or
limestone hills along the Loire.
White wines are fresh, fine and
fruity; rosés are tender and subtle,
the reds aromatic and round.

DOMAINE DES CLAIRNEAUX BLANC / SANCERRE

VINTAGE: 2012

VIGNOBLES BERTHIER


Jean-Marie
Berthier
founded
Domaine de Clairneaux in SainteGemme-en-Sancerre in 1983 when
he married his wife. In 1998 he took
over his father’s lands in Coteaux du
Giennois. In 2012 Jean-Marie’s sons
Clément and Florian joined the
family business after a few years
working in Burgundy and exploring
new world winemaking techniques
in Oregon and New Zealand.

LOCATION: On the banks of the Loire to
the east of Bourges
APPELLATION: Sancerre
ALCOHOL: 12.5%

TASTING NOTES:
Made from 100% old vine Sauvignon Blanc,
this Sancerre is dry yet fruit forward. The
lightly yellow-colored wine displays its
terroir with a bouquet of grapefruit, white
flowers and a hint of graphite. On the
palate is it silky and refreshing. It can be
served as an aperitif, with fish in a sauce,
seafood and cheeses, especially Crottin de
Chavignol goat cheese.

ABOUT SANCERRE

Dominating the Loire from high on
its "piton" or hilltop, the vineyards
of Sancerre were destined for great
winemaking. Along the Loire River,
the vineyard extends on 2,926 Has
into 14 towns. The wonderful terroir
of limestone and flint soils
contribute to the marvelous quality
of these wines. White wines are
fresh, fine and fruity; rosés are
tender and subtle, the reds aromatic
and round.

DOMAINE DES CLAIRNEAUX ROSÉ / SANCERRE

VINTAGE: 2012

VIGNOBLES BERTHIER


Jean-Marie
Berthier
founded
Domaine de Clairneaux in SainteGemme-en-Sancerre in 1983 when
he married his wife. In 1998 he took
Clément and Florian joined the
family business after a few years of
working in Burgundy and exploring
new world winemaking techniques
in the USA and New Zealand.

LOCATION: On the banks of the Loire to
the east of Bourges
APPELLATION: Sancerre
VARIETALS: 100% Pinot Noir
ALCOHOL: 12.5%

TASTING NOTES:
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this
Sancerre rosé exhibits an enticing pale
pink color with aromas of rose petals,
red currants, apricots and vineyard
peach. Dry but very fruity it shows
surprising delicacy and freshness. Enjoy
it as an aperitif or with spicy dishes.

ABOUT SANCERRE
Dominating the Loire from high on
its "piton" or hilltop, the vineyards
of Sancerre were destined for great
winemaking. Along the Loire River,
the vineyard extends on 2,926 ha
into 14 towns. The wonderful terroir
of limestone and flint soils
contributing to the marvelous
quality of these wines. White wines
are fresh, fine and fruity; rosés are
tender and subtle, the reds aromatic
and round.

JEAN-MARIE BERTHIER / POUILLY FUMÉ
VINTAGE: 2012

VIGNOBLES BERTHIER


Jean-Marie Berthier founded Domaine
de Clairneaux in Sainte-Gemme-enSancerre in 1983 when he married his
wife. In 1998 he took over his father’s
lands in Coteaux du Giennois. In 2012
Jean-Marie’s sons Clément and Florian
joined the family business after a few
years of working in Burgundy and
exploring new world winemaking
techniques in the USA and New
Zealand.

LOCATION: On the right bank of the
Loire river across from Sancerre just to
the west of Burgundy.
APPELLATION: Pouilly-fumé
ALCOHOL: 12%

TASTING NOTES: Made with 100%
Sauvignon Blanc, this classic white has
a pale gold robe, its bouquet features
white flowers, vegetal notes with a
hint of citrus zests. On the palate the
first impression is racy acidity and
freshness with mineral notes adding
complexity. It makes an excellent
apéritif or will pair marvelously grilled
fish and seafood.

ABOUT POUILLY FUME
Pouilly-Fumé is one of the Loire wine
region's most famous appellations.
The “Fumé” in the title actually means
'smoky' and refers to the gunflint
character
of
the
appellation's
Sauvignon Blanc. There is a reliable
fruity element in almost all PouillyFumé wines. This tends towards
gooseberry and citrus characters,
which work in harmony with the
wines’ high acidity,complementing the
minerality rather than dominating it.

DOMAINE DE MONTBENOIT / COTEAUX DU GIENNOIS
VINTAGE: 2012

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Zealand.

LOCATION: On the banks of the Loire
between Nièvre and Le Loiret
VARIETALS: 85% Pinot Noir, 15%
Gamay
AGEING: Unoaked
ALCOHOL: 12.5%


TASTING NOTES:

Between Gien and Cosne-sur-Loire,
this vineyard producing authentic
wines revealing the originality of its
terroir. The vines grow on flinty or

The delicate, fresh and fragrant
character of the Pinot Noir and the
liveliness of the Gamay give the
Coteaux du Giennois Red a
harmonious blend with notes of
cherries,
blackberries
and
blueberries. Pair it with red meats,
grilled or in a sauce.

TERRE DE SILEX / SAUVIGNON BLANC (SINGLE VINEYARD)
VINTAGE: 2012

VIGNOBLES BERTHIER


ALCOHOL: 12.5%

Jean-Marie
Berthier
founded
Domaine de Clairneaux in SainteGemme-en-Sancerre in 1983 when he
married his wife. In 1998 he took
Clément and Florian joined the family
business after a few years of working
in Burgundy and exploring new world
winemaking techniques in the USA
and New Zealand.

TASTING NOTES:


“Terre de Silex” can be roughly translated
as “Land” or “Soil of Graphite” referring to
the unusually pure concentration of
graphite that makes up the soil of the
parcels where the vines are grown. This
unique soil combined with the character of
the Sauvignon blanc grape gives these
wines a golden yellow robe. The bouquet is
crisp and racy with strong note of gun flint
while on the palate it is big with
incomparable minerality.

The Coteaux du Giennois vineyard
is situated on the hillsides along
the Loire River in the states of
Nièvre and Loiret. The 195 hectares
of the appellation extend into 14
towns. Between Gien and Cosnesur-Loire, this vineyard producing
authentic wines revealing the
originality of its terroir. The vines
grow on flinty or limestone hills
along the Loire. White wines are
fresh, fine and fruity; rosés are
tender and subtle, the reds
aromatic and round.

LOCATION: a single vineyard next to the
village of St-Père.

AGEING: Unoaked, on the lees


TERRE DE MARNE / SAUVIGNON BLANC (SINGLE VINEYARD)
VINTAGE: 2012
LOCATION: a parcel of land between
Pougny and St-Père.
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES: “Terre de Marne” can be
translated as “Land of Marl” referring to the
unique pure marl soils of the parcels where the
vines are grown. Marl soils developed over
millions of years from the shells of tiny
prehistoric oysters that once were abundant in
this area when it was covered with water.
Their chalky nature combined with the
character of the Sauvignon blanc grape gives
these wines a bright yellow robe, with
greenish reflections. The bouquet is rich in
litchi, papaya, and grapefruit while on the
palate round and soft.


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Zealand.


TERRE DE CAILLOTE / SAUVIGNON (SINGLE VINEYARD)
VINTAGE: 2012

VIGNOBLES BERTHIER


ALCOHOL: 12.5%

Zealand.

TASTING NOTES: “Terre de Caillottes” can


LOCATION: a parcel of land next to the
village of Pougny.

be roughly translated as “Land” or “Soil
Limestone pebbles” referring to the unique
pure limestone pebbles that make up the
soil of the parcels where the vines are
grown. This unique soil combined with the
character of the Sauvignon blanc grape
gives these wines a bright yellow robe, with
greenish reflections. The bouquet is rich in
pear, peach, and white floral notes and
hawberry shrub while on the palate it is big
with a very feminine elegance.



SALVALAI PINOT GRIGIO / VENEZIE

ABOUT CANTINE SALVALAI

VINTAGE: 2012
PRODUCER: Cantine Salvalai
LOCATION: Veneto-Friuli-Trentino
APPELLATION: IGP Venezie
VARIETALS: 100% Pinot Grigio
AGEING: N/A
ALCOHOL: 12%
TASTING NOTES
Fresh and delicate on the nose,
characterised by subtle elegant
floral nuances followed by hints of
apples and distinctive vegetal notes.
Dry and medium-bodied, the palate
faithfully reflects the bouquet.

Salvalai has been producing quality
wines since 1870 from the grapes
grown in the vineyards on the hills
overlooking the Verona shore of Lake
Garda. Consolidated wine-making
traditions are expressed to the full in a
winery whose wines have been
popular and respected throughout the
world for many years now. In the late
'60s, Salvalai was one of the first
wineries in the area to successfully
export its wines beyond Italy's
borders.
ABOUT VENEZIE
Venezie refers to the three former
provinces of the Venetian Empire. The
region is protected from the harsh
northern European climate by the Alps,
the foothills of which form the
Veneto's northern extremes. The wines
from Venezie emphasize the purity of
the fruit and the natural acidity
characteristic of the area.

SALVALAI CHARDONNAY / VENEZIE

VINTAGE: 2012



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VARIETALS: 100% Pinot Grigio
AGEING: N/A
ALCOHOL: 12%
TASTING NOTES
With a straw yellow color and
greenish highlights, this white has
a delicate bouquet while on the
palate it is soft, fruity with good
acidity. Excellent as an aperitif it
pairs perfectly with appetizers,
soups, fish and delicate flavoured
cheese dishes.

ABOUT VENEZIE

SALVALAI PINOT NOIR / VENEZIE

VINTAGE: 2012
VARIETALS: 100% Pinot Noir
AGEING: N/A
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES
Of medium-intensity red ruby color
with purple hints, this wine shows
off a delicate bouquet of blackberry,
light cherry and plums. On the
palate it is dry, elegant and wellbalanced, perfect for grilling.

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ABOUT VENEZIE

FLAIO / PRIMITIVO DE SALENTO

VINTAGE: 2012

LOCATION: Salento, Apulia
APPELLATION: IGP Salento
VARIETALS: 100% primitivo
(zinfandel)
AGEING: N/A
ALCOHOL: 13%
TASTING NOTES
Red ruby with violents hints. The
aroma is full, intense with note of
ripe strawberry and wild berries.. The
tasting is very pleasant, harmonic
and elegant, with a good texture
where complex flavours echo the
aroma with firm, well integrate tannins, vibrant acidity and a long
pleasant finish.

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ABOUT APULIA
Apulia, the “hill” of Italy, borders the
Adriatic Sea in the east, the Ionian Sea
to the southeast, and the Strait of
Òtranto and Gulf of Taranto in the south.
Its Mediterranean climate is hot, with
long sunny days cooled off by ocean
breezes. Known in the past as the
source of bulk blending wines, recently
Apulia has focused on quality over
quanity, yielding great wines at
affordable prices.

NAUSICA NERO D’AVOLA / SICILY

VINTAGE: 2012

PRODUCER: Catine Salvalai
LOCATION: Bottled in Quinzano
APPELLATION: IGP Sicilia
VARIETALS: 100% Nero d’Avola

AGEING: N/A
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TASTING NOTES
With a bright ruby red robe, this
wine features a bouquet of berries,
plum, mulberry with a hint of
tobacco. On the palate it is soft,
warm and intense with flavours of
ripe fruit. It will pair excellently
with roasts, heavy dishes, tomato
sauces and sharp cheess.

SALVALAI
overlooking the Verona shore of
Lake Garda. Consolidated winemaking traditions are expressed to
the full in a winery whose wines
have been popular and respected
throughout the world for many
years now. In the late '60s, Salvalai
was one of the first wineries in the
area to successfully export its
wines beyond Italy's borders.
ABOUT SICILY
Sicily is an autonomous region of
Italy, and the largest island in the
Mediterranean Sea. Blessed with
consistently bright sunshine and
reliably
moderate
rainfall,
the climate is ideally suited to the
needs of wine-bearing grape vines.

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