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Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2013

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Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2013

Light and translucid garnet color. A little green at first, aromas of cherries and clay will come with air. Chewiness and good acidity level pairs with Morello cherries, small red berries on a short finish. Still, I like that lighter style very food friendly. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Sangiovese. Aged in one year old French oak barrels and Slovenian oak cask. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 24,40$ (Code SAQ : 10252869)

Producer’s website : argiano.net

Presented by at an event : trialto.com

Domaine Faiveley Mercurey La Framboisiere 2013

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Domaine Faiveley Mercurey La Framboisiere 2013

Light ruby color. Explosive nose of primary aromas with red berries, green notes and sweet spices. Good acidity level paired with flavors of cranberries and raspberries. Light but tasty. Very good (89)

Made of Pinot Noir. Aged in oak barrels, 15% being new for 11 months. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 33,00$ (Code SAQ 10521029)

Domaine Faiveley’s website : domaine-faiveley.com

Proposed in an event hosted by : trialto.com

Telmo Rodriguez Mencia Gaba do Xil Valdeorras 2013

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Telmo Rodriguez Mencia Gaba do Xil Valdeorras 2013

Ruby color. Aromas of field berries, cherries, spices and earth. Bites a little at the first sip, but its red berries and earth flavors are very tasty. Good acidity level, long finish with just a touch of heat. Very good (89)

From 100% Mencía. Aged 8 months in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 18,45$ (Code SAQ 11861771)

Producer’s website: telmorodriguez.com

Presenty at an event by : trialto.com

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2013

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Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty 2013

Bright and translucid ruby color. Inviting nose of red berries, aromatic herbs and earth. Highly quaffable with a fine palate of fruit and spices flavors. Finish loaded of ground cherries and flower notes. Very good (89)

Made of Gamay from 40 years old vines. Partially destalked and aged in oak cask and barrels, partially new. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 19,95$ (Code SAQ : 10837373)

Laurent Martray’s website : domainelaurentmartray.com

Represented in Québec by : maitredechai.ca

Domaine Laurent Martray Brouilly Combiaty Vieilles Vignes 2013

San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino Toscana 2013

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San Fabiano Calcinaia Casa Boschino Toscana 2013

Medium ruby color. Nose of cherries, dry herbs, dry fruits and leather. On the palate it’s an explosion of Morello cherries! A bit dry on the finish, this wine stays on the light side and fun to drink without being flabby. Table friendly wine that will pair well with pasta and/or anything tomato dishes. Good+ (88)

Made of Sangiovese (70%) and Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot (30%). Certified Organic. Aged in cement and stainless steel tanks (about 70% of the wine), the other part see oak for4 to 12 months. Alcohol level of 13%

Available at the SAQ for 14,70$ (Code SAQ :  12592832)

Producer website : sanfabianocalcinaia.it

Represented in Québec by : enoteca.ca

Pierre Gaillard St-Joseph Blanc 2013

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Pierre Gaillard St-Joseph Blanc 2013

Straw color.  Very floral nose where is also apricot, peaches, melon, apples and spices. Fruit ripeness is there but balance on the palate with flavors of melon, apples, fine oak notes and just a touch of nuts. Good acidity, round mouth feel, long and elegant finish where flowers gently linger its presence.

Made out of Roussane with yields of 25hl/ha. Aged 7 to 8 months in French oak barrels (Allier and Nevers), 5% being new. Alcohol level of 13,5%

Was available at the SAQ for 36,75$ (Code SAQ :  11219606)

Pierre Gaillard’s website : domainespierregaillard.com

Represented by : rezin.com

Jean-François Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay Touraine 2013

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Jean-François Mérieau Le Bois Jacou Gamay Touraine 2013

Bright ruby color. The wine is a real fruity delight with a fine nose. The aromas, as the flavors, are floral and slightly earthy. We drank it so fast that I’m almost speech less on how to describe it other than I liked it!

Made of Gamay. Handpicked, went through carbonic maceration and traditional winemaking. Alcohol level of 12%

Available at the SAQ for 19,20$ (SAQ code :  12572858)

Producer’s website: merieau.com

The agency that represents them in Québec: rezin.com