Dreaming of spring

Christmas is over, the time of powerful reds has passed us by. The rain is hitting the window and the sun is hiding behind 4 layers of thick clouds. January folks. So, instead, let’s focus on spring, it will come, hopefully, sooner than later. 

I’m thinking of this Chenin from Céline Champalou in Vouvray, France. It’s just, the epitome of spring for me and such a lovely pairing with a chevré chaud. This brings me joy.  The next one is this powerful orange wine from Elena Pantaleoni and the estate La Stoppa, Emilia Romagna. Don’t let the aroma fool you, the wine is delicious and should, in my opinion, be enjoyed ice cold. I guess that’s that, I’ll dream on and wait for sunnier, lighter times and the wine they will bring. Over and out.   

DOMAINE CHAMPALOU
Vouvray

Color: pale lemon

On the nose: peach, nectarine, mineral, pear

Flavor profile: peach, nectarine, mineral, pear, freshness

Tannin: –

Acidity: medium

ABV: 12.5%

Grape: Chenin Blanc

Agriculture: Sustainable

Winemaking: The grapes ferment with natural yeast in steel tanks, 11 months of aging on the lees.

 

LA STOPPA
Ageno

Color: deep orange

On the nose: orange peel, acetone, dried fruits, stables

Flavor profile: ripe yellow fruits, orange, dried fruits

Tannin: low

Acidity: medium

ABV: 13%

Grape: Malvasia di Candia Aromatica 90%, Ortrugo & Trebbiano 10%

Agriculture: Organic

Winemaking: 4 months of maceration on the skins in stainless steel and/or cement tanks. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aged in 40-hectolitre wooden tanks and in bottle for a time necessary, no filtration or sulfites added.