Dry

Referring to the sugar content in a finished wine. A dry wine by definition has no fermentable sugar left. The winemaking definition of dry is less than 2g/L of residual sugar.

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Referring to the sugar content in a finished wine. A dry wine by definition has no fermentable sugar left. The winemaking definition of dry is less than 2g/L of residual sugar. Known as Trocken in Germany or Sec in France. It should be noted that wines labelled with the German synonym trocken often still have a few grams of residual sugar left in them to balance the higher acidity of the wines.

Synonyms:
Trocken, Sec
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Francesco Versio Barbaresco 2019
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Francesco Versio Barbaresco 2019

Nebbiolo | Neive, Barbaresco

The 'Side Project' of ex-Bruno Giacosa's winemaker Francesco Versio this is a stunner! The Francesco Versio 2019 Barbaresco is delicate and fine, almost fragile, with iris root, rusty nail, cassis and licorice root. The wine is carefully balanced to show the intensity of the grape, yet its aromatic profile is carefully measured and contained overall. This is an exciting wine with impeccable winemaking.Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate 95 PointsA Neive village blend of San Cristoforo, Curr
$180
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$166ea in any 6+
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Domenico Clerico Barolo 'Pajana' 2021

Domenico Clerico Barolo ‘Pajana’ 2021

Nebbiolo | Piedmont, Barolo

More linear, more tightly coiled than the rest of the 2021 Barolos at this early stage.  Again, elegance, delicacy and transparency. Long even tannin. Slatey, a darkness playing here with tar and roses. Blood and leather, stone. An excellent core of fruit. A bolder Monforte. This is the one to wait for. It needs 10 years in the bottle.  I see the Clerico Barolo 'Pajan' resolving and building into a complete, special wine. It has great density, depth and length combined with a vital freshness.
$311
$301ea in any 3+
$291ea in any 6+
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Champagne Vouette et Sorbée Extrait 2014

Champagne Vouette et Sorbée Extrait 2014

Blend | France, Buxières-sur-Arce

Lovely. Complete flowing, harmonious, wonderful weight and driving length. Exceptional, seamless layers drawing you in. Full of personality with incredible energy. The purity and refinement are just superb. The Extrait draws you in!
$394
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$364ea in any 6+
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Domaine Ponsot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022

Domaine Ponsot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2022

Pinot Noir | Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy

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