VertdeVin Wine Magazine Spring 2023

I'm very pleased to present you the new issue of VERTDEVIN Magazine. This 22th edition of the magazine introduce an eclectic selection of wines from several European countries. To start we chose with my team, Joanie, Erika, Chloé, Yukiko, Valéria, Matthias and Valentina to speak to you about different winemakers and wines from Italy, Canada, California, Georgia, France, Cyprus and more. This magazine is the result of exhilarating trips, amazing tastings, great discoveries and fabulous meetings! So, in the first part of the magazine, the interview session you will meet great winemakers from different parts of Italy. You will also be able to discover articles about the rebirth of Château Bellefont-Belcier (Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé), an explanatory article on the new classification of Champagne de Vignerons and a special focus…

This group of almost 4.000 growers was created in 2001 by the Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne to develop the awareness of grower champagne. It is a collective banner which brings together growers and wine growers coop who market Champagne. Champagne de Vignerons thought about the various characters of champagnes: they are so diverse and amazing! There is a champagne for you, believe me! But between Brut, Blanc de Noirs (BDN), Blanc de Blancs (BDB), Vintage, Brut Sans Année (BSA)… it's often confusing for those who don't have the keys to understand champagne… It is why Champagne de Vignerons decided to highlight three different characters depending on the sensorial profile of each champagnes. Here is the key you needed to discover Champagne from a different point of view.…

Château Bellefont-Belcier is one of the seven properties of Maison Vignobles K, founded by Peter Kwok, a Chinese businessman with close ties with France. He invested in estates with great potential on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, and developed their notorieties, highlighting their exceptional terroirs. One of them is Château Bellefont-Belcier, an ancient property, restored thanks to the hard work of the team of Vignobles K, which now is included in the Classification of Saint-Émilion wines. VertdeVin: Could you introduce yourself? Jean-Christophe Meyrou: I have been general manager of the Vignobles K for 8 years. Before, I was responsible for other Bordeaux estates, including Château Le Gay in Pomerol and Château La Gravière in Lalande de Pomerol. Now I work at Vignobles K, which has 7 properties in Bordeaux on…

See Chianti Colli Fiorentini tasting reviews on pages 142 & 143 Chianti Colli Fiorentini is a wine appellation located in the Tuscany region of Italy. This area is known for producing high-quality wines, and Chianti Colli Fiorentini is no exception. The appellation was created in 1932 and is one of the seven Chianti DOCG zones. Chianti Colli Fiorentini is located in the hills surrounding the city of Florence. The appellation covers a vineyard area of about 330 hectares. The territory where Chianti Colli Fiorentini wine is born covers the hilly area around Florence, embracing the city from south-west to south-east (from Montelupo Fiorentino to Fiesole, passing through Lastra a Signa, Scandicci, Impruneta, Bagno a Ripoli, Rignano sull´Arno and Pontassieve), with three offshoots that descend towards the south and include to…

Interview Chianti Colli Fiorentini Torre a Cona went through a rich history, which started in the Middle Ages. Nowadays Rossi di Montelera family runs the estate and continues its renovation, respecting its heritage and traditions. The family revived the winemaking savoir-faire of Torre a Cona, transmitting their love for the land of Colli Fiorentini through the wines which reflect the terroir and provide a perfect expression of the local grape varieties. VertdeVin: You are located in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini area. What are the peculiarities of the terroir in this part of Chianti? Niccolò Rossi di Montelera, owner: Colli Fiorentini is a vast and non-continuous zone of 330 ha which covers the area of Chianti next to Florence. The terroirs here are very diverse. Our estate lies at a high…

Interview Chianti Colli Fiorentini Typicity of Chianti and respect of the nature Fattoria San Michele a Torri is an organic agricultural domain, situated not far from the city of Florence. Its vast territory is planted with not only vines, but also olive trees and other plants. It is a traditional Tuscan winery, respecting nature and biodiversity, which offers an authentic gastronomic experience, accompanied by typical wines of the region. VertdeVin: You are located in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini area. What are the peculiarities of the terroir in this part of Chianti? Leonardo Francalanci, estate manager: Fattoria San Michele a Torri is located in the Chianti Colli Fiorentini wine-growing area, which is the hilly area surrounding the city of Florence. Here the terroir is quite heterogeneous, consisting mainly of silty clays…