Wine suggestions from local merchants

Belmont's two wine merchants have these recommendations, to go along with the Autumn issue of Roots & Sprouts (pdf), our great newsletter.

Vintages, Adventures in Wines

• I Clivi (Friuli, Italy) Tocai & Verduzzo - natural, “non-interventionist” white wines, full-bodied, ripe orchard fruit, age-worthy.
• Camino de Navaherreros (Madrid, Spain) Grenache – Biodynamic (labeled as such in the 2009 vintage). Aromatic, cherry fruit, sweet tannins.
• San Fereolo (Piedmont, Italy) Dolcetto – Biodynamic, not labeled. Robust, earthy, reds with deep cherry fruit and cocoa notes.
• Sergio Mottura (Orvieto, Italy) Grechetto – Organic. Refreshing whites with aromas of hay and citrus.
• Bisceglia (Basilicata, Italy) Aglianico – Biodynamic. Elegant, dark berry fruit with tobacco and licorice notes.
• Chandon de Briailles (Burgundy, France) Pinot Noir & Chardonnay – Biodynamic. Pure, elegant, ethereal reds and whites.
• La Louvetrie Muscadet “Amphibolite Nature” (Loire Vally, France) Melon de
• Bourgogne – Biodynamic. Racy minerality, delicate pear fruit.

The Spirited Gourmet

• Laurent Barth- Alsace, France - Biodynamic  - Pinot Noir and Silvaner - Unadulterated fruit flavor.  Amazing purity and elegance!
• Domaine de la Bergerie - Loire Valley, France - Organic - Anjou Blanc - Luscious fruit, and slightly off-dry made from 100% Chenin Blanc 
• Clos Saron - Sierra Foothills, California - Biodynamic - Pinot Noir, Syrah and an intriguing white blend - The lowest amount of sulfites you can find
• Tony Coturri - Sonoma, California - Biodynamic - Famous for Zinfandel - Also makes Cab, Merlot, Chardonnay et al.  - For over 30 years, these California wines have defied classification.  Excellent food wines and super tasty!
• La Fortuna - Chile - Organic - Incredible under $15 values of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc

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