by Bert Wiggers | May 6, 2023
NORTHERN ITALY Maretti is the progressive representation of Italy’s regionalwinemaking. In the foothills of the Alps is home to thecountry’s finest and most sought-after wines. Vineyardsare planted high on steeply sloped ridges to catch maximumafternoon sunlight in...
by Bert Wiggers | May 6, 2023
VERONA, ITALY The new millennium of Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine began with the entry into the company of the thirdgeneration, bringing innovative and unconventional vision to the company and marking the beginning ofa new philosophy. These years saw the conclusion of the...
by Bert Wiggers | May 6, 2023
RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE In recent years the developments have continued at a great pace with Pierre Fabre being installed as wine-maker from 2008 and in 2017 Pierre took over management of the estate from his father and uncle. In 2017 he produced the first Gigondas from...
by Bert Wiggers | May 6, 2023
RHONE VALLEY, FRANCE VinificationTraditional vinification in concrete tanks. The alcoholic fermentation is temperature-controlled to preserve the fresh fruit flavours. Short pumping over every day at regularintervals. The maceration lasts about three weeks....
by Bert Wiggers | May 6, 2023
CAHORS, FRANCE Following on from the conversion to organic viticulture, it was only natural that Pascal and Jean-Marc would continue on a path towards reducing any additives in the wines. All the wines are now fermented with indigenous yeasts and sulphur additions are...