{"title":"Award-winning wines 🏆","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOp zoek naar een wijn die zich al heeft bewezen? In deze selectie vind je \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebekroonde wijnen met mooie beoordelingen, medailles en onderscheidingen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e van gerenommeerde wijncompetities en wijncritici.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVan verrassende ontdekkingen tot gevestigde namen: deze wijnen zijn geselecteerd op kwaliteit én karakter. Een mooie keuze wanneer je iets bijzonders zoekt voor een diner, cadeau of gewoon voor een goed glas wijn thuis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"torre-del-falasco-amarone-della-valpolicella","title":"Torre del Falasco Amarone della Valpolicella","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Torre del Falasco Amarone della Valpolicella \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is overwhelming with hints of cocoa, tobacco, raisins, amarena cherries and forest fruits. The flavors of this Amarone unfold layer by layer in the mouth. Velvety tannins and a very long finish. Particularly striking is the balance between fruit, acidity, power, and elegance. An enticing wine for a special occasion! A dark, deep red color. It is recommended to decant the wine beforehand. A top evening guaranteed!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe power of this Torre del Falasco Amarone della Valpolicella calls for food: dishes such as stews, grilled meats, venison, wild boar, pappardelle with rabbit, hare, leg of lamb stew, cheese board, or Parmesan cheese are ideal accompaniments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is composed of 70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone grapes, which grow on the oldest vines. The old vineyard does not yield much but is of extremely good quality. When the grapes are ripe, all bunches are harvested by hand and placed on racks. Yes, you read that correctly, the bunches are laid to rest on racks in special drying sheds. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis causes them to lose 40% of their weight, which brings about the characteristic taste of raisins and dried fruit. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 3 years in French oak (barriques). Finally, it undergoes an additional 8 months of bottle aging, after which the wine is released to the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCantine de Valpantena in the Veneto region of Northern \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/italie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – responsible for the wines of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/torre-del-falasco\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eTorre del Falasco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – are known for their good value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerliner Wein Trophy, 2018 - Gold medal (2014) \u003cbr\u003eInternational Wine Challenge, 2018 - Silver medal (2014) \u003cbr\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards, 2018 - Commended (2014) \u003cbr\u003eVinitaly, 2017 - 92 points (2014) \u003cbr\u003eInternational Wine Challenge, 2017 - Bronze medal (2013) \u003cbr\u003eVinitaly, 2017 - 90 points (2013) \u003cbr\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards, 2017 - Bronze medal (2013) \u003cbr\u003eShanghai Awards, 2017 - Gold medal (2013) \u003cbr\u003eVinitaly, 2016 - 91 points (2013) \u003cbr\u003eVinitaly, 2017 - 90 points (2012) \u003cbr\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards, 2016 - Bronze medal (2012) \u003cbr\u003eVinitaly, 2016 - 90 points (2012)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torre del Falasco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944312115525,"sku":"28295","price":27.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/52af1e4815da769b508f67531f5eb186a977410c.jpg?v=1787299122"},{"product_id":"perdeberg-dry-land-collection-barrel-fermented-chenin-blanc","title":"Perdeberg Dry Land Collection Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Perdeberg Dry Land Collection Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers aromas of citrus, pear, peach, pineapple, lychee, and vanilla. Followed by beautiful acidity that also lingers on the finish. South African Chenin Blanc that has been fermented and aged in French oak. This gives the wine a rich texture and aromatic scent and taste. A wine that can easily be aged for up to five years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts aromatic style and fine acidity make this an excellent white dinner wine. Delicious with a fish casserole, creamy dishes, a chicken curry, or a well-stocked cheese board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerdeberg Cellar Dry Land Collection Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wine that belongs to the Dry Land Collection. The grapes for this Chenin Blanc are hand-harvested from approximately 35-year-old bushvine vineyards in the Paarl area. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest takes place in the early morning when the temperature is still pleasantly cool. The soils of these vineyards consist mainly of decomposed granite and Malmesbury shale. These soils are deep and firm in structure. The vineyards used little to no irrigation and were primarily dependent on winter rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn July 2021, Perdeberg in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zuid-afrika\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e celebrated its 80-year milestone in the wine industry. Perdeberg, founded in 1941, is known for producing remarkable 'dry land' wines. The company was born when owner Jan Rossouw brought farmers in the region together with the vision of making their own wines instead of selling their grapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: muli,sans-serif\"\u003eDiscover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: muli,sans-serif\"\u003e even more wines from the beautiful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: muli,sans-serif\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: muli,sans-serif\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"box-sizing: border-box; line-height: inherit; max-width: 100%; color: rgb(143, 134, 143) !important\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/perdeberg\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003ePerdeberg winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Prizes 🏆\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite Wine of the Year 2024 - Proefschrift Wine Competition Rotterdam\u003cbr\u003eWinemag’s SA Chenin Blanc Report (2025): the 2024 vintage\u003cbr\u003eVeritas Awards 2024: Double Gold, 94 points, for the 2023\u003cbr\u003eGlobal Wine Masters also awarded a Gold Medal to the 2023 \u003cbr\u003eWine-Searcher reports for the 2022 vintage: 91\/100 (Tim Atkin)\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling - 92 points (2021)\u003cbr\u003eNWC National Wine Challenge - Top 100 and Double Platinum award (2021)\u003cbr\u003eWine Magazine - 91 points (2021)\u003cbr\u003e93\/100 (Decanter World Wine Awards) 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perdeberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944348193093,"sku":"30083","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/ba7c342171081e49f958c661a1caa4cac1990d9e.jpg?v=1787299593"},{"product_id":"vajra-langhe-rosso","title":"Vajra Langhe Rosso","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Vajra Langhe Rosso \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis accessible, fruity Vajra Langhe Rosso showcases the authenticity of the region. The composition varies each year, but the wine's style remains consistent: soft, elegant, and fruity with a mineral touch. The wine has rich, elegant aromas of red berries and blackberries, complemented by notes of balsamic and pine needles. Pure and fresh on the palate with hints of strawberries, cherries, blueberries, and a touch of menthol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVajra Langhe Rosso \u003c\/strong\u003eis delicious with classic dishes such as grilled meat, game, beef stew, or pasta with wild mushrooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAldo Vajra has always been a bit rebellious. And it's a good thing too, as this trait has led to this beautiful winery with its authentic wines. The story begins when Aldo, at fifteen, is taken off the streets during a demonstration in Turin by his father and sent to his grandparents' farm. Aldo spends that summer much time in the vineyards, where his interest in winemaking is sparked. He joins Suole e Salute, an organization for organic wines in\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/italie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Already at 18, he makes his first organic wines in Piedmont.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVajra's vineyards are located northwest of the town of Barolo and have been organically cultivated from the start. The high altitude of the vineyards (the Bricco delle Viole is among the highest vineyards in Piedmont) ensures significant temperature differences between day and night. The grapes ripen slowly and fully, giving the wines a beautiful finesse and elegance. The relatively cool climate in this area has led many winemakers to uproot the Dolcetto grape, as this grape needs warmth to develop fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring and after the harvest, the grapes undergo a strict selection, after which each grape variety and each plot undergoes a separate fermentation. During fermentation, the juice is pumped over the skins multiple times to extract as much color and aromas as possible from the skins. After fermentation, the wine matures for another 10 to 14 months, depending on the vintage. 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The taste is lively and complex yet beautifully balanced, with characteristic soft tannins and an elegant, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Barolo from\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vajra\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e Vajra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e loves truffles, mushrooms, game dishes, red and stewed meat, rib-eye, lamb, and aged cheeses, such as Parmesan. A perfect dinner wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: muli,sans-serif\"\u003eAldo Vajra has always been a bit rebellious. And rightly so, as this trait has led to this magnificent winery with its authentic wines. The story begins when Aldo, at fifteen, is pulled off the streets by his father during a demonstration in Turin and sent to his grandparents' farm. 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The vineyards are located at an altitude of about 380 to 480 meters. 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