wineaux CLUB: EXPLORER, APRIL 2024
Wineaux’s wine club selections for April, 2024
THE Explorer
April 2024 Edition
Welcome, Wineauxs!
We are delighted to present our inaugural wine club selections, and we’re certain you won’t be disappointed. Uncork, unwind, and pour yourself a relaxing trip to the famous regions of Monferrato in Italy, and Hermitage in France. Below you will find expert flavor notes, as well as some mouth-watering pairing recommendations.
Cheers!
The Wineaux Club
Wineaux Club’s April ExplorerSelections
Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, Grignolino d’Asti, Piemonte, 2020
In the fog-laden hills of Piemonte in Northwest Italy lies the region of Monferrato. This area is known for some of the most iconic grape varieties in Italy, including Nebbiolo and Barbera. While these wines are notorious around the world, there are indigenous grapes to be discovered. Enter, Grignolino. With the first documented plantings in the 13th century, Grignolino is still sparsely grown outside this region. It is known for having an unusually high amount of pips in the grapes, which help contribute to its higher-than-expected level of tannins given the pale, almost rosé-like color. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, this wine is medium in body, with fruit-forward notes of cranberry, wild strawberries, tart plum, roses and white pepper. Chill it and enjoy with cured meats, veggie-heavy pastas or Thanksgiving dinner!
The region of Monferrato in Italy is a vast area located in the heart of Piedmont, between Asti and Alessandria. It produces one of the best wines from the red varieties of Barbera, Dolcetto, Grignolino and white varieties Cortese, Muscat.
Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta, Grignolino d’Asti, Piemonte, 2020 - Available at Wineaux now
Hervé Souhaut, La Souteronne, Gamay, Vin de France, 2022
In 1993, Hervé Souhaut founded Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet with 5 hectares (about 12 acres) of 50 - 100-year-old vines 30 minutes west of the famed region of Hermitage. He produces fresh-styled, low-intervention wines based on grapes known for this part of France; Gamay, Syrah, Viognier & Marsanne. The La Souteronne Gamay comes from 50 – 80-year-old vines from eight organically farmed vineyards and employs an old school approach to winemaking. After hand harvesting, the grape clusters are fermented at cool temperatures without destemming. Once fermented, it is aged in stainless steel and used oak barrels. The finished product is unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulphur; resulting in a wine of beautiful freshness and a silky texture. There is a sublime combination of nuances found in famous nearby regions, Gamay from Beaujolais & Syrah from Hermitage. You will find fresh strawberry, black cherry, and fresh herbs intertwined with a smoky, bacon fat characteristic. Put a slight chill on this wine and serve with roasted chicken, sautéed morel mushrooms, and fresh garden herbs.
The region of Hermitage, North of France in Rhône Valley is a French wine Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée in the northern Rhône wine region of France south of Lyon. It produces mostly red wine from the Syrah grape; however, small quantities of white wine are also produced from Roussane and Marsanne grapes.
Hervé Souhaut, La Souteronne, Gamay, Vin de France, 2022 - Available at Wineaux now
