


2016 Monte Zovo
Veneto, Italy
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella
Certified Organic
The Cottini family began in the wine business in 1925. Today, it is Michele and Mattia, together with their parents Diego and Annaberta Cottini, who are leading the family and expanding the vision around producing the best wine possible, with the deepest respect for the landscape.
The modern winemaking facility, built into the hillside to be in harmony with its surroundings, is 100% self-sufficient using cuttings from grape vine pruning to power a biomass feeder onsite. A state of the art drying or appassimento facility is testament to the recent investments the Cottini family has made in their quest to produce the finest wines possible from their terroir.
The organically grown grape bunches were left on the vine for 2-4 weeks longer than normal before hand-harvesting, destemming, and pressing. Following fermentation, the wine aged for 12 months in oak. Very generous on the palate, offering concentrated flavors of cherries, plums, and dried berries intermixed with spices and black tea.
Bright ruby color with aromas and flavors of red plum, red cherry, black tea, red currant, cinnamon, and spice. Certified Organic grapes for this exciting red blend were sourced from vineyards in the northern portion of Verona. Think of this as a Baby Amarone; lots of fruit concentration with beautiful acidity and tannins keeping the wine in harmonious balance. Pair with rich Italian pasta dishes, braised short ribs, aged firm cheese and roasted chicken. Will age for the next 2 years.
2022 BioKult Red
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Biokult, located in Pamhagen in the Niederösterreich region of Austria, produces fine Austrian Biodynamic wines. The wines are produced by the Michlits family, one of the most creative and influential Biodynamic and organic wine growing families in Austria. Their products and production methods are revolutionary for the region. Not only have they been able to understand and implement the use of non-trimmed vines in the region, but the use of Biodynamic methods and the translation of these into new production standards are awe inspiring.
Biokult Zweigelt meets Pinot Noir is filled with juicy, ripe dark red fruit with a hint of cinnamon. The palate is fresh yet plush with fleshy, luscious cherry fruit. There is freshness and drive in this wine, which seems light at first but then goes on to a long, slightly punchy finish. Earthy crushed raspberry and raspberry aromas follow through on a soft, satiny entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-body with a delicate touch of spice. Pair with Charcuterie, barbecue, fried chicken, and picnic salads, Europeans love their picnics. Will age for the next 3 years.
Fun Fact: Zweigelt is a crossing between the St. Laurent grape and the Blaufränkisch grape.