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.

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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