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Panevino Shugusucci 2017

30 Tuesday Jun 2020

Posted by productionslevin in Italy, natural wine, orange wine

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I am fairly new with the wines of Gianfranco Manca ( Panevino). My first Panevino was Alvas which actually was also my first orange wine tasted. Raisonnance, their importer in Quebec offered me a taste in the now defunct Montreal restaurant La Salle a Manger. During those years, I knew very little about natural wine and nothing about Orange wine.

This wine was so different and unique from others that made me think about the concept of transcendence in wine. This  is a seldom concept found in wine but more in art.

Deriving from the Latin transcendere, which means to climb beyond, transcendence implies the sensation  of having a sense of significance  beyond ourselves. There are as many ways of experiencing transcendence as there are people. It can be a religious experience or non-religious such as being  connected to other people, nature, or the universe, or it can apply to a wordly experience of passing through a difficult situation. In the end, transcendence relates to a feeling of purpose in the world or  the joy of being alive.

Great art is transcendent. It directs to something outside itself and the artist who made it.

A reason why the Greek civilization believed in gods and muses. They were in touch with something : Art describes the outer limits world; it points at the hidden story.

Can the same principle could be applied to wine?. Until that day, I wasn’t aware and was happy to discover it with Panevino.

There was something mystical about that alvas and to this day I cant forget. It went beyond the completely unique perfurm  and its marvelous texture on the palate. It was an experience greater than the sum of its parts. The wine elevated me and conncected me to the land but more important to the hidden soul of Gianfranco.

It was the same feeling with Shugussucci. A field blend of indigenous Sardegnan wine varieties, this wine display so much energy and vibrancy. It is hard to pinpoint that elusive feeling. It is truly an emoional wine, much the same feeling like looking at a canvas of Mark Rothko.

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Here is the formal tasting note for descriptive purposes with no intention of capturing the emotional wine aspect

Aromas of wild oregano, amaro herbs with dry dark fruit tones complemented by cured leather and hints of volatile acidity. On the palate, multilayered with snappy acidity. Deeep flavours of red flowers, Jamaican curry with currants. Raging finale reminiscent of animal notes such a cured meat and goat meat.

Panevino is represented by Raisonnance in Quebec, Canada by strict allocation only.

 

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Pushing the limit on the taste of orange wine

01 Friday May 2020

Posted by productionslevin in Italy, orange wine

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Two gret maceration whites tasted this year…

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The Le Coste estate  is located in Gradoli, in the province of Viterbo, near Lake Bolsena on the border between Lazio and Umbria. A beautiful area  of ​​Etruscan heritage with beautiful landscapes such as the Valle dei Calanchi on the slopes of Civita di Bagnoregio. Here the soils are of volcanic origin rich in iron and minerals that make the wines fragrant. Le Coste was born in February 2004 with the purchase by Gianmarco and Clementine, the owners, of three hectares of abandoned land known as “Le Coste”. The goal was to produce products deriving from organic agriculture in synergy with nature and the surrounding landscape. Today Le Coste covers an area of ​​about 14 hectares, of which three of vines planted by Gianmarco and Clementine, four of old vineyards for rent, four of olive trees and three of woods, where were you can find  patches of Mediterranean scrub, wild chestnut trees and elms. Gianmarco and Clementine apply the principles of biodynamics to their plants.

Le Coste bianco is made with  Malvasia di Candia, Procanico and other local varieties. The nose is incredible reminiscent of grapefruit, confit lemon peel and nuances of clove. Intriguing floral notes as well that bring to mind camomille and star anise wrapped up in a magical note on iron or iode. Medium to full body with a beautiful sour acidity that recall tropical citrus fruit. Lovely structure with a nice coherence in the palate. A very long finale.

Available as a private import through Agence Sans Nom ( $47, six pack cas

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Dario Princic Sivi 2016

Dario does not need an introduction in these pages. All of his products are magical and pushes the limit of winemaking. Bianco Sivi 2016 defies the usual conventions on how Pinot Grigio should be vinified. A highly subjective wine that recalls me the fountain urinal sculpure by Marcel Duchamp in 1917.

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The nose is quite striking revealing aromas of cherry licqueur with a touch of hibiscus and cocoa.  Some salty notes of caramel as well.However, it does not occur at the same time. It unfolds to the taster with time. Be patient when you take this wine. On the palate, it is quite structured with a combination of spicy aromas and tropical fruit. It actually brings to mind pineapple cake.

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The greatness of this wine comes from its aging. It was macerated on its skins and aged for 30 months in french oak casks.  It was a great pairing with whole wheat pasta with ground veal and coconut milk with two beaten eggs to add more richness to the dish.

Available via Agence Boires. Six pack case (  68.50+Tx)

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