Passo del Lume Spento (“lights out”—so windy the locals’ candles blow out) is Montalcino’s highest vineyard
precise winemaking that preserves terroir expression
Forey's parcels lie in Clos Saint-Denis and Les Treux—the lower
or let time work its magic—either way
Croix’s style emphasizes finesse and transparency over extraction
M. Ant. De La Riva, Amontillado Sherry Viejo Veracruz-Trebujena, NV (375ml) so081925 albamar new releases offer Passo del Lume Spento (“lights"The NV A. Veracuz, a wine without DO Jerez, which therefore cannot be called Amontillado, so they had to resort to putting "A." on the label. This is from the same winery from the Pago Veracruz in Trebujena, but each wine was in the hands of a different member of the family (in the past, they released old Olorosos and a PX). This is a one off, a very old Amontillado, with the textbook character of very old wine, a green edge and a concentrated nose