Bodegas Langa The Los Yermos vineyard can be found between the mountain range La Sierra de Armantes and the River Ribota, near the town of Torralba de Ribota . This farming land is located at an average altitude of 600 meters, the vineyard´s particular climate, or mesoclimate, is characterized by a low yearly rainfall of around 250 liters per square meter. The stony material and clay originating from La Sierra de Armantes, means that the soil on which these vines are grown is ideal and has been used for vine growing for many centuries.
Bodegas Langa Mítico Chardonnay Website: www.bodegas-langa.com Grapes: Chardonnay - 100% Organic, Biodynamic Viniculture: 6 months in bottle Alcohol: 13% vol. Tasting Notes Appearance: Straw color with green tints Nose: Complex and intense aroma varied with apple, peach, fennel, honey and exotic fruits (guava, passion fruit). Palate: Ample palate, fat, on first taste clean and fresh thanks to its sharp acidity. Suggested Pairings: Perfect accompaniment to pastas, fatty fish and white meats.
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Weingut Castelfeder -- Alto Adige
From the photo, you might think this wine region is in southern Germany or maybe Austria, but it's actually northern-most Italy in the area formerly known as Südtirol (a part of Austria until WWI), now known as Alto Adige. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural, it's Italy with a strong Austrian influence. On her first visit to Seattle, Ines Giovanett (daughter of Günther Giovanett, owner of the Castelfeder Winery) laughingly said: "I wear a dirndl! I eat knödel!" More on Ines & her family's winery>
