When you need a really good bottle of Pinot Grigio, it does not get better than this ! Made from winemakers who have produced wines since 1956, this wine is straw yellow in colour, fruity and fine on the nose; on the palate dry, full with a balanced acidity. Very good as aperitif, it goes very well with fish and white meat dishes. Serving temperature 10-12° C. Make sure you stock up on this, because you will hardly find anything better than this. Amazing value for money. Delivers every time!

Taste

Straw yellow in colour, fruity and fine on the nose; on the palate dry, full with a balanced acidity. Very good as aperitif, it goes very well with fish and white meat dishes. Serving temperature 10-12° C.

 

About the Producer

It was in 1956 when 11 Trentino farmers combined forces to create the Cantina Sociale in their city. The notarial deed, registered on the 17 October certifies: “the company purpose is the moral and economic improvement of the members by promoting, through appropriate initiatives an increase in wine production by providing for the process and sale of their common product”. Now as back then, their intuition was clear: unity is strength. The creation of a cooperative like the wine cooperative allowed even small producers to face the market and make a profit. This is what a wine cooperative is in our opinion: a place to defend and promote the area and its products thanks to the union of those who live and work in the area every day. The original idea was a winner and the increase in the number of members and the quantity of grapes produced and delivered bears witness to this fact. As early as 1960 the original site in via Verdi was abandoned in favour of a new site in via Fermi, where the Cantina Sociale di Trento remained until 2009. Today the new site is in via dei Viticoltori, in an area surrounded by vineyards to the south of the city. Even in this new phase of its history the Cantina Sociale di Trento chose to keep up with the times and the territory it operates in. Built in accordance with sustainability criteria it meets the needs required by today’s standards: production that is compatible with the environment and aimed at continuous quality improvement.

Attention Riesling lovers! Here comes your new favourite. It has everything you want in a dry Riesling, plenty of fruit, steely minerality, honey and great ageing potential which comes with those infamous petrol notes we all love.  Ideal as aperitif, it fits very well with fish dishes, also shellfish, steamed vegetables and Asian cuisine. Serving temperature 8-10° C.

 

Taste

Straw yellow with green hues. On the nose hints of mature fruit, apricot and peach, in particular. On the mouth the wine is elegant, with a good acidity, balanced by a pronounced and complex minerality. With the ageing the wine shows some characteristics typical of this variety: the fruity and lightly floral notes combine with tertiary aromas, which give more complexity to the wine. Ideal as aperitif, it fits very well with fish dishes, also shellfish, steamed vegetables and Asian cuisine. Serving temperature 8-10° C.

About the Producer

It was in 1956 when 11 Trentino farmers combined forces to create the Cantina Sociale in their city. The notarial deed, registered on the 17 October certifies: “the company purpose is the moral and economic improvement of the members by promoting, through appropriate initiatives an increase in wine production by providing for the process and sale of their common product”. Now as back then, their intuition was clear: unity is strength. The creation of a cooperative like the wine cooperative allowed even small producers to face the market and make a profit. This is what a wine cooperative is in our opinion: a place to defend and promote the area and its products thanks to the union of those who live and work in the area every day. The original idea was a winner and the increase in the number of members and the quantity of grapes produced and delivered bears witness to this fact. As early as 1960 the original site in via Verdi was abandoned in favour of a new site in via Fermi, where the Cantina Sociale di Trento remained until 2009. Today the new site is in via dei Viticoltori, in an area surrounded by vineyards to the south of the city. Even in this new phase of its history the Cantina Sociale di Trento chose to keep up with the times and the territory it operates in. Built in accordance with sustainability criteria it meets the needs required by today’s standards: production that is compatible with the environment and aimed at continuous quality improvement.

Organic Wine. Verdejo is the flagship variety of Rueda and this indigenous Spanish grape offers a crisp and refreshing white wine with green apple and citrus fruit. Notes of green apple and citrus aromas which are complemented by peach, apricot and with pleasant floral nuances of hawthorn and acacia, well combined with a balsamic finish of fennel, hay and aniseed. It is very well balanced with crispy acidity. If you like Sauvignon - you must try this wine. Beautifully balanced and very enjoyable.

Taste

Notes of green apple and citrus aromas which are complemented by peach, apricot and with pleasant floral nuances of hawthorn and acacia, well combined with a balsamic finish of fennel, hay and aniseed. It is very well balanced with crispy acidity. Very powerful with a good expression of Verdejo that lasts long. Hints of herbal and spicy aromas with presence of grapefruit and lime.

About the Producer

In 2007, a young entrepreneur named Eduardo Poza embarked on an ambitious product to reestablish the identity of the Verdejo grape. Silvia Gracia Gonzalez joined Eduardo as technical director and vineyard manager. 

With his twelve years of experience, she has used technology to truly optimise the Verdejo variety. Paramount to Silvia and Bodegas Verdeal is that sustainability is practiced throughout the entire wine-making process, both in the vineyards  as well as in the winery. Controlling the entire process from growing to harvest, Silvia ensures the excellence of the entire process, from the growing of the grapes, their maceration through to the low temperature fermentation and the contact with the lees afterwards.

91 Points - International Wine Report - The Château, which continues to maintain the look of a 17th-century farmhouse was built in 1658, making it one of the older chateaux in Saint-Émilion that is still in use today. This Micro vineyard is owned by the Artigue family, surrounded by the Crus Classés of Barde Haut and Clos de Sarpe, located in the heart of the vineyards of Saint-Emilion on the famous clay-limestone plateau. A young, and great value wine with  fresh notes of dark fruits plums, blackcurrant and blackberries. Dark chocolate on the palate shows that the tannins are well-balanced and the finish is long and satisfying. A fantastic value for money wine.  

Taste

The 2020 vintage is a great value, approachable Saint-Émilion with some fresh notes of dark fruits plums, blackcurrant and blackberries. Dark chocolate on the palate shows that the tannins are well-balanced and the finish is long and satisfying.

About the Producer

The property is owned and run by Bernard Artigue his son Antoine since 2009. Bernard Artigue manages the Right Bank estate today. In 2007 Mr. Artigue hired Stephane Dernenoncourt and his team as consultants. This change made a dramatic and positive difference in the vintages to come.

In the cellar, the work is divided into parcels and the winemaker intervenes as little as possible, to best express the specificities of the terroir. Prior to becoming a vineyard and winery, Château Galeteau started out as a farm in the 1600s. At the time, the estate was better known for the production of agricultural products.

In fact, the chateau, which continues to maintain the look of a 17th-century farmhouse was built in 1658, making it one of the older chateaux in Saint-Émilion that is still in use today.

Awards / Wine Press

91 Points - International Wine Report

"The 2020 Chateau Galeteau Saint-Emilion offers aromas of blackberries and cherries that are woven together with sweet spices and gravel all taking shape. On the palate this is full-bodied and seductive, with a fabulous round, voluptuous texture that is beautifully layered. It continues to impress with remarkable depth and concentration as layers of ripe juicy dark fruits continue to build up to the long, supple finish. This will have an early drinking window and should also hold up nicely with some short-term cellaring."

93 Points - International Wine Report. In the heart of the minuscule 1000 hectare Fronsac appellation, tucked in between Châteaux Dalem, Haut Carles and Beausejour, lies this hidden jewel on the banks of the ambling Dordogne river. The microclimate here, created by the rolling hills of clay and chalk situated by the mineral rich river have an effect on the Merlot grapes which gives them stunning acidity. Plump, soft plummy black fruit flavours, medium to full bodied and a gorgeous satisfying mouthful. A must try great quality and value Bordeaux from the lesser known appellation region of Fronsac.

About the Producer

It was apparent from an early age that Olivier Goujon was destined to be a passionate and involved winemaker. He began spending his summers and all of his spare time working in the family vineyards at the age of twelve as well as helping his friends in the Loire with their harvests. As every consumer will drink the wines away from the property, it is important to Olivier & Thierry that tastings happen under the most realistic conditions. Comparative tastings with a second winemaker also take place to give a third independent and honest opinion. Great terroir, leading to stunning acidity of the Merlot grapes, is evident in the still vibrant 2003 tasted against a number of Saint Émilions and Pomerols which are now well past it. Olivier leaves wild grasses to grow among the vines for the simple reason that the blend of clay and chalk is optimum for holding water. Leaving the grass means that principally if it rains just before harvest, the grapes do not become bloated and diluted.

Wine Press Ratings / Awards

93 Points - International Wine Report (2019)

"The 2019 Château du Bergey Fronsac 'Cuvée Tradition' is an excellent showing in this vintage. It offers aromas of ripe cherries and blackberries laced with spring florals, tobacco, toast and exotic spices all coming together in the glass. On the palate this is medium-bodied and nicely structured with velvety tannins that lead into the long, polished finish. This is drinking excellent in its youth, but should also evolve nicely over the course of the next decade."

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast (2019)

"While this wine is obviously young, it is possible to discern the outlines of richness and dense black fruits. Licorice shows strongly against black-currant flavors and powerful tannins that will soften."

93 Points - International Wine Report (2018)

"The 2018 Château du Bergey is absolutely fantastic. It instantly begins to impress as it displays a gorgeous dark inky colour, followed by inviting aromas of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, exotic spices, tobacco, violets and hints of liquorice all taking shape and emerging from the glass. On the palate this possesses gorgeous full-bodied richness with beautifully polished tannins support the layers of ripe dark fruits that build up to the supple finish. This is fabulous today and should go on to offer a drinking window that spans over a decade long."

Terry Kirby - The Independent - Friday 30 October 2020 (2018)

"The lesser known Bordeaux appellations can be a fabulous source of reds that can be much better value for money than the big name appellations and chateaux. One of the best I’ve come across recently is the Chateau Du Bergey 2018 (£14.95 perfectcellar.com) from the small Fronsac appellation, a merlot dominated blend, with plump, soft plummy black fruit flavours, medium to full bodied and a gorgeous satisfying mouthful. It’s worth buying a few bottles as this is very likely to improve with a few years in the cellar."