2016 La Porte Saint Jean “La Perlée” VDF Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley, FranceSylvain Dittire learnt the ropes with influential winemakers: from Gauby to Thierry Germain, Chteau Yvonne and finally Clos Rougeard. Its therefore natural that this talented producer son in law of the late Charly Foucauld set up shop in 2011 in Montreuil Bellay. He chose the domain for its very cool cellars, ideal for long levages. He makes red and white wines which showcase the purity of his fruit and masterful levages.

Machine washable

Certified dishwasher safe

magic that only a former sommelier could make happen

After resting in tanks for 6 months

Complex flavors of toffee

Tended in sandy loam

fourth generation

Dosage of sugar: 10g/l

and also serves as an escape from the bustle of the coastal capital of Palermo

Laura and Daterra’s over-arching philosophy: “We seek for the future through agriculture

72 hour maceration Saignee then aged in oak barrels to soften the tannins

ready to roll over – and almost every winery owns some