From the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, this rather deeply coloured Chianti offers charming ripe, sun soaked flavours. Lovely floral, fruity (field berries) and spicy aromas with the perfect kiss of oak. From the excellent 2020 vintage, this flavourful, well balanced Chianti displays depth, a solid structure and good aging potential (3 to 5 years). Try with pasta in a light tomato sauce with Italian sausage. Enjoy!
Country : Italy
Price : 29,95 $
Code SAQ: 703363
Score : 90/100
Often extremely light, sometimes thin, too many rosés from Provence are disappointing. From the classic grapes (Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan) with a hint (10%) of Ugni blanc, this lovely rosé offers good character. Charming fruity (melon, red berries) and floral nose. The deeper colour announces a wine with more depth, body and lingering flavours. This tasty and versatile rosé should marry well with grilled chicken or salmon. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 21,20 $
Code SAQ: 13212002
Score : 89/100
Reputed producer from Northern Rhône, Yves Cuilleron crafts ripe, balanced and flavourful wines. This seductive Viognier exhibits lovely fruity and floral aromas. Velvety mouthfeel with soft acidity and a typical hint of bitterness that assures balance and adds length. Surprisingly fresh (2021 was a much cooler year), this very satisfying white will match perfectly with a seafood paella. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 28,60 $
Code SAQ: 12535395
Score : 89/100
Entirely from Grenache, this deep coloured rojo displays lovely plum and field berry scents. In a very satisfying, rich and full bodied style, with soft acidity and refined tannins that assure balance. Don’t let the high alcohol content (15,5% alc.) scare you, this red remains elegant and easy drinking. It also offers very good length and aging potential: 4 to 6 years. Perfect with grilled red meats such as beef and lamb. Enjoy!
Country : Spain
Price : 36,75 $
Code SAQ: 11668241
Score : 91/100
From a Sicilian producer reputed for his Marsala wines, this ripe, velvety white made entirely from the Cataratto grape offers great value! Lots of seductive yellow stone fruit scents with pear and flowery hints. Balance is assured by soft acidity and a slight bitter finish. Very well priced, this flavourful white will match perfectly with linguine con vongole (clams). Don’t miss this charming Italian white! Enjoy!
Country : Italy
Price : 22,20 $
Code SAQ: 12640603
Score : 89/100
From the excellent 2020 vintage, this deeply coloured Crozes exudes charming field berry scents enhanced by smoky and licorice hints. Medium bodied, quite supple, velvety and elegant, with good length. Soft acidity assures balance and freshness. This (already) enjoyable red displays ripe tannins for short term ageing (3 to 5 years). A great match with grilled veal or porc. Enjoy!
Country : France
Price : 38 $
Code SAQ: 15114377
Score : 90/100
Obviously from the Alvarinho grape, this lovely white is a great example of high quality Vinho Verde! Charming fruity nose displaying citrus, peach and apple. Zesty acidity balances its ripe sweet flavours. Quite dry (only 2,7 gr. sugar), velvety and soft textured, this very flavourful white offers great value. Don’t miss this amazing deal! Try with fried calamari or grilled shrimp. Enjoy!
Country : Portugal
Price : 21,20 $
Code SAQ: 14549344
Score : 89/100
A deeply coloured organic red from the Lagrein varietal (a cousin of the well known Teroldego), from the northern region of Alto Adige. The nose exudes lovely field berry scents with subtle smoky, spicy hints. A fresh, charming, elegant and balanced medium bodied red. From perfectly ripe fruit with refreshing acidity, this easy drinking rosso is quite reminiscent of high quality Loire Cabernet Franc. Good aging potential : 3 to 5 years. A few minutes (30) in a decanter will enhance its lovely nose. Try with Italian sausage and grilled veggies pasta, should match perfectly. Enjoy!
Country : Italy
Price : 35,75 $
Code SAQ: 15089327
Score : 90/10
This surprising blend dominated by Merlot with typical Piemonte varietals (Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera) displays a charming juvenile fruity character. Dark plum, blackberry and cherry, in this light, fresh and well balanced everyday red. Try this tasty rosso with your favorite Italian sausage and grilled veggies pizza. Don’t miss this great value red! Enjoy!
Country : Italy
Price : 21 $
Code SAQ: 12448902
Score : 88/100
You will surprise your friends with this high quality Muscadet! Entirely from the Melon de Bourgogne variety, this full flavoured white has nothing in common with so many light often...