{"title":"White wine bestsellers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite wines are ideal as an aperitif, but they can also be perfectly paired with your dinner. For example, a glass of Chardonnay tastes delicious with salmon, and a Sauvignon Blanc is excellent with a fresh salad. Of course, a chilled glass of white wine is also lovely with drinks. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"torre-del-falasco-garganega","title":"Torre del Falasco Garganega","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Torre del Falasco Garganega\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenging aroma with delicate notes of citrus fruit, almonds and spices. Full and creamy taste with a typical bitterness. The 3 months of oak aging complete it perfectly. This wine is not for nothing the best-selling wine in the range. A real winner!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelicious as an aperitif, but also suitable with salads (with fruit) and various fish and white meat dishes or Thai with pineapple. Do not drink this wine too cold, but at a pleasant temperature of 8 to 10 degrees. A delightful easy-drinking wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarganega is an indigenous white grape variety from Italy, mainly grown in the northeast of the country, specifically in the provinces of Verona and Vicenza. In terms of distribution, this grape ranks 6th in Italy. It forms the basis of the white wine Soave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine underwent modern white vinification with skin maceration, pneumatic pressing followed by temperature-controlled fermentation. 50% of the wine is aged for 3 months in oak. The grapes were harvested later than normal, making them extra concentrated and ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Valpantena, a valley northeast of Verona, has long been known as a wine-growing region. It lies in the heart of Veneto, one of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/italie\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eItaly's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e most important wine-producing regions. Since 1958, Cantina Valpantena has been active here, a cooperative of 270 producers with 600 hectares of vineyards. Valpantena's area of operation extends over the well-known trio of appellations from the Verona area: Soave, Bardolino and Valpolicella, with the latter considered a specialty. 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The palate is exotically perfumed with mango, guava, and candied pineapple, melon, lime, and Doyenne pears. A long, creamy finish in which notes of vanilla and honey emerge, though white and stone fruit remain dominant throughout. A beautiful, clear straw-yellow color. An absolute top-tier wine for the price!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFeudo Arancio Dalila\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true dining wine. Pair this stunner with hearty fish, white meats like veal schnitzel, grilled calamari, pasta with a creamy fish sauce, and hard or slightly aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Feudo Arancio winery and vineyards are located in the southwest of sun-drenched Sicily, specifically in Sambuca di Sicilia in the province of Agrigento. The company is owned by Mezzacorona, one of Italy’s largest and most prominent wine companies. They wanted to bring wines to the market in the popular \"New World\" style and searched the globe before ultimately choosing Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/feudo-arancio\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eFeudo Arancio \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ewas purchased in 2001, both the winery and the vineyards were in a state of severe neglect, but extensive soil research confirmed this was the terroir they were looking for. A large-scale project began. The winery was completely demolished and all the vineyards were cleared. Neither time nor expense was spared to build a completely new, state-of-the-art winery, install an irrigation system in all vineyards, and replant all the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperature-controlled vinification (max 16 degrees) and aging in stainless steel tanks for the Grillo. 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The finish is intense, with the wood beautifully integrated with the fresh structure of the Verdejo. A slight creaminess completes the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuerta Adalia, Verdejo Fermentado en Barrica \u003c\/strong\u003epairs beautifully with hearty fish dishes with a rich sauce. Such as cod with a beurre blanc and fresh tarragon. Also delicious with soft white mold cheeses like Camembert and Brie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Puerta Adalia come from Palacio de Bornos, a quality producer in Castile in the village of La Seca. 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The wine then ages for another four months in used oak barrels for extra structure and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bornos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944351764805,"sku":"26519","price":10.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/5c0cd0e68f265cae1a9587f1765a760602436fa8.jpg?v=1787299643"},{"product_id":"villa-blanche-chardonnay","title":"Villa Blanche Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Villa Blanche Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpressive aromas such as apricot, mango, banana, peach, nuts, blossom, and anise. The palate is supported by a touch of butter and vanilla from several months of aging in wooden barrels. This Chardonnay from Calmel \u0026amp; Joseph is so beautiful, full, and round that every wine lover should have tasted this white wine at least once. Beautiful golden yellow color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVilla Blanche Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e is delicious as an aperitif, with sole, lobster, grilled white fish, oily fish such as salmon, white meat, poultry, and salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla Blanche Chardonnay is produced by the famous and award-winning Domaine Calmel \u0026amp; Joseph from the Languedoc Roussillon in Southern France. Laurent Calmel is an oenologist and has gained experience in various wine regions in and around France. Jerome Joseph comes from the hotel industry and is responsible for the commercial side. Together, they ensure that the wines of Villa Blanche belong to the top of the Languedoc-Roussillon!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla Blanche Chardonnay is made from 100% \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/chardonnay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e grapes. The grapes are harvested at night in two passes. An early harvest to retain freshness in the wine, then fifteen days later to obtain good concentration and more aromas. After the harvest, the wine matures for 3 months in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine has a perfect price-quality ratio and is considered one of the best Chardonnays in the world under 10 euros. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee here which other wines from the Villa Blanche winery we have in our assortment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine scores\/awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGold medal Chardonnay du Monde 2023 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHouse White of the Year 2023 vintage at Sommelier Wine Awards 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e5th in the world! 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