Known for its ability to age gracefully
backed by Cabernet Sauvignon for spine and a splash of Malbec for velvet
The Fugazza family took ownership in the early 20th century
three years in large Slavonian and French oak (90% old casks)
Azienda Agricola Cieck was founded in 1985 by Remo Falconieri—nicknamed "the Archimedes of bubbles"—a typewriter designer at Olivetti who traveled to France to learn sparkling wine production
Benoit Courault, Les Guinechiens, 2023 Mee Godard Offer Known for its ability toBenot Courault is one of the Loire's most respected natural winemakers, farming old vines in the Anjou region with strict organic practices. Les Guinechiens is his flagship Chenin Blanc, sourced from some of his oldest vines on schist soils. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and bottled with minimal sulfur, the result is pure, vibrant, and unmistakably alivea benchmark for what natural Chenin Blanc can achieve. Expect orchard fruit, mineral depth, and