The Traveller - August 2022 - Red

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7 Fuentes Tenerife Red

Le Temps Est Venu

Rosumarinu

Cerasuolo di Vittoria '18

Morgon Côte du Py, Jean Foillard

Chénas 'Les Carrières'

Cerasuolo di Vittoria, COS Giusto Occhipinti

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Suertes del Marqués

7 Fuentes Tenerife Red

This volcanic Canary Islands red wine from old vines captures the rugged poise of Tenerife’s north face.

Serve with cheese and charcuterie, lasagne, or salt crusted new potatoes with coriander dressing.

Expect red and black berry fruits, pepper, and juicy freshness.

7 Fuentes Tenerife Red details

Year 2019
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Suertes del Marqués
Grapes Listan Negro Blend
Country Spain
Region Tenerife
Alcohol Content 12.5%
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Michel & Stéphane Ogier

Le Temps Est Venu

Stéphane Ogier received accolades for his prestigious Côte-Rôtie cuvées at the young age of 22 but cemented his international status for his realisation of previously less prized sites in both the northern and southern Rhône.

Serve with roasted or grilled meats such as roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, root vegetable dishes like these yuca fries, or a Thai green curry.

Expect red berries, spice, garrigue, and smooth fresh finish.

Le Temps Est Venu details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Michel & Stéphane Ogier
Grapes Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache
Country France
Region Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Plan de Dieu'
Alcohol Content 14.50%
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Sant Armettu

Rosumarinu

Serve with Corsican civet de sanglier (wild boar stew), aubergines like this chermoula aubergine with bulgar and yoghurt, or dates with blue cheese.

Expect red fruit, blueberry, and olive.

Rosumarinu details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Sant Armettu
Grapes Sciaccarellu
Country France
Region Corsica
Allergens Contains Sulfites

COS Giusto Occhipinti

Cerasuolo di Vittoria '18

Giusto Occhipinti of COS pioneered amphora fermentation in Sicily, perfecting the native blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato through biodynamic farming and wild-yeast ferment.

Serve with the aubergine goodness of Sicilian caponata antipasto, a savory comforting roast, or charcuterie.

Expect berries, black cherry, and ripe plum.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria '18 details

Year 2018
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery COS Giusto Occhipinti
Grapes Nero d'Avola & Frappato Blend
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Jean Foillard

Morgon Côte du Py, Jean Foillard

Second gen producer and member of the famed Beaujolais Gang of Four, Jean Foillard practices traditional natural winemaking and is recognized for finessed wines of precision (often compared to fine Burgundy bottles).

Serve with steak frites, rustic garlicky sausages, or butternut squash dishes like this one roasted with orange and honey.

Expect red fruit, black fruit, and earth.

Morgon Côte du Py, Jean Foillard details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Jean Foillard
Grapes Gamay
Country France
Region Morgon
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Domaine Thillardon

Chénas 'Les Carrières'

Serve with charcuterie and white rind cheeses like brie or camembert. Or poured over strawberries.

Expect red fruit, black fruit, and earth.

Chénas 'Les Carrières' details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750ml
Type Red
Winery Domaine Thillardon
Grapes Gamay
Country France
Region Beaujolais
Alcohol Content 11.5%
Allergens Contains sulfites