Medulas

Brothers Andrés and Ramón Serrano Arriezu belong to a family with a long tradition in making wine. They have a deep respect for their land and cultivate following only biodynamic practices. The vineyards are all dry farmed and not tilled. The soil is fertilized by the native plants natural cover. When needed, plant cures are made with natural plant extracts. Environmentally friendly, organic products are paired with techniques such as using the crushed vine shoots as mulch and planting wildflowers to attract pollinators. No chemicals are used. The vineyards have been part of the family for several generations. They aim to make wine that fully expresses the character of the place they are from.

All the grapes are hand harvested and in the winery fermentation takes place spontaneously with the native yeast only. No winemaking additives are used and the wines are only minimally filtered. Certified biodynamic with Demeter.

Pasal de Esile Godello

Pasal de Esile is located in Amandi, in the heart of the Ribeira Sacra, in the Northwest of Galicia. The winery is built inside of a former 17th century rectory. Sister and brother Myriam and Manuel Vázquez run the winery.

The vineyards are planted on the steep slopes of the canyons of the Sil river. The old vines are planted on ancient built terraces. The steep terraces are very small, making it necessary to do by hand 100% of the work. Also, due to the steep slopes, access is often very difficult and sometimes only possible from the river. This is one of the only 4 regions in Spain certified as “Heroic Viticulture”.

The farming is based on respect for the environment. Herds of sheep keep the land clean. The harvest is done by hand 100%. Native yeast fermentation guarantee the authenticity of the wine. The result is wines full of of character and personality.

Steinschaden. Kamptal.

We are thrilled to announce some new arrivals from the makers of Brunn, including also 20L Zweigelt Red key kegs. Karl and Godfried Steinschaden’s family has lived and farmed the land in Engabrunn for 6 generations. The family is dedicated to traditional practices and the farming is being converted to organic.

The harvest is done 100% by hand in small cases. Brunn practices traditional fermentation in small tanks in order to reflect the elegant characteristics of its vineyards. The winery has a very old historic subterranean cellar where their wines can mature in perfect conditions. Large neutral Slavonian Oak vats are used to prevent the wood from overpowering the wine. The optimal vineyard soils and climate produce high quality, elegant wines with unique flavors.

Their Ried Stein vineyard is listed as one of only 52 "Erste Lage" vineyards in Austria, recognized for their unique and exceptional terroir. The winery also owns the oldest traditional basket press in this part of Europe, dating back to 1564 A.D. This Renaissance era basket press has never left the village. Originally used by the Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig, which had vineyards in Engabrunn.

Lindeza Alvarinho Reserva

Our vineyards are located in the Lima Valley in the North of Portugal, bordering the Minho River and Galicia. It is a region of deep valleys crossed by clear water streams and a rugged terrain of enormous beauty and biodiversity. This unique and traditional landscape is marked by small vineyards and quaint villages.

The cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the granitic soils produce elegant wines with delicate aromas and freshness. Winemaker, José Oliveira has been working in the region for more than 30 years. Born and raised in Ponte da Barca, wine was always his passion.

Mithra Cotes du Rhone

We work our vineyards with passion, respecting Humanity and Nature. Following in the footsteps of our ancestors, with knowledge and expertise being passed down from generation to generating. Careful pruning in the harshness of winter, vineyard grassing to preserve the life of the soil, green harvest to maintain small yields so that each bay can give its full potential. Time and again, searching for this fine balance between the hand of man and the expression of soil to bring together a wine expressing all the facets of our terroirs.

Mithra, the Indo-Persian God, whose function is to look after the truth and the course of the world, is depicted on a magnificent bas-relief of Bourg Saint Andéol in the the Rhone Valley.

The vineyards spreads out on steep terraces located around the village of Bourg Saint Andéol. The soil is rich in pebbles. VARIETAL: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah, estate grown