2023 Alphonse Mellot - Sancerre La Moussiere

The 2023 Karamolegos Assyrtiko Feredini is a beautiful expression of Santorini's iconic grape variety, Assyrtiko. It opens with a fresh, vibrant nose, offering aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and a touch of saline minerality, evoking the island's volcanic soils. There's a subtle herbal note in the background, like wild thyme or oregano, adding complexity. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing with a lively acidity that perfectly balances its medium body. Flavors of citrus and crunchy yellow fruits are complemented by a stony minerality typical of the region. The finish is long and precise, with a delightful tension between fruit and salinity, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste. Ideal with seafood or Mediterranean dishes, it also stands on its own as a refreshing aperitif.

Bosan is a single-vineyard Ripasso produced from 5 hectares of fruit grown in the prestigious Illasi Valley. Vinified using the Valpolicella’s exclusive Ripasso technique, the fresh wine was refermented on the pomace of the Bosan Amarone.  Full-bodied in style with a velvety finish, the bouquet is complex, layered with red cherry and spice aromas. Produced in limited quantities in only the finest vintages, this wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.

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