VertdeVin Magazine

I’m very pleased to present you the new issue of VERTDEVIN Magazine, the n°24, 20232024 Winter issue. This edition of the magazine introduce an eclectic selection of wines and spirits from several countries. To start this new issue we chose with my t

Jonathan is a French journalist, wine & spirits critic and editor. He began his career working for other wine media (paper and digital) as well as wineries (Bordeaux, USA). Passionate, curious and epicurean, he chose in 2010 to create Vertdevin in or

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the world’s most prestigious areas, a true testimony to Made in Italy, it has the good fortune to be circumscribed. We deal with an area of 3500 hectares, of which 2100 are dedicated to the production of Brunello (app

Wine labels now look different in the EU. Since December 8th, a nutritional value table, similar to those on yoghurt pots and tinned soups, needs to be included in back labels on all wine bottles. With Regulation 2021/2117, the EU wants to provide co

The arrival of the Wine manager Alex Bartoli at Villa d’Este gave impetus to the restaurant department, getting people to talk more and more about this prestigious patrician residence on Lake Como; besides the eloquent hotel the chatting is about the

Her name is Céline Dedinger and she is the chef of the Premnord restaurant, in the very beautiful Domaine Prieuré Roch, which is located in Prémeaux-Prissey in the Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Surrounded by prestigious names like Nuits-Saint-Georges and

Some restaurants are a lovely invitation to travel: Nama is one of them. Discover here a different concept where eating is synonymous of enjoyment. Through blind tasting, cooking local and seasonal food, Nama pushes a little further the hospitality w

Located on Shikoku island in the south of Japan, Kochi creates clean and fresh sakés. One specificity of the prefecture is its love for creating new yeasts which will give fruity aromas like the Space-Deep-Sea kobo. A yeast which survived in the Soyo

Umeshu is a delicious Japanese beverage made with ume, a plum. The prefecture of Wakayama is the first one to be awarded with a Geographical Indication in 2020 in order to protect and promote this incredible liquor which can be appreciated by itself,

Andrea franchetti has been one of italy’s great wine producers. what we have to observe and share now, is how much his visionary ideas still influence the entire etna area. it is the purpose of vincenzo lo mauro, the current director of the Passopisc

Vertde Vin Score 16.25 92-93/100 We are in the heart of Monferrato, in Piedmont, with the Visconti family who have been inherited centuries-old expertise in the cultivation of vines. Since the beginning of the 2000s have been engaged in high-profile

Sauternes, 1er grand Cru Classé à Sauternes Beautiful aromatic nose, elegant, tangy and which offers a certain balanced richness, precision as well as a nice botrytis. We find notes of mirabelle plum, apricot in syrup and small notes of small candied

This champagne has a beautiful straw yellow color. the nose is aromatic and delicate with notes of brioche as well as yeast. We perceive citrus fruits like orange as well as touches of apple and yellow peach. With time, the nose is more aromatic with

The Crémant is pale with shine and a straw yellow color. The nose is fresh and fruity with notes of pear and apple with a present minerality. After aeration, there is also a touch of citrus and fresh grass. The palate is fresh with a nice refreshing

Saumur-Champigny (organic)The wine offers a brilliant ruby color. The nose expresses a lot of fruit (slightly tart) and a nice freshness. We find notes of bigarreau cherry, raspberry, cranberries, red currants as well as a very fragrant floral bouque

Morey Saint-denis The wine has a pale ruby color, with slight garnet reflections. The nose is refined, complex and offers a rich variety of aromas. On the first nose, we find a floral bouquet, which combines fresh flowers (a touch of violet, cornflow

Bordeaux Supérieur The nose is nicely fruity and offers a certain concentration, gourmandise as well as a certain pulpiness. The wine benefits from being decanted. It reveals notes of pulpy black cherry, pulpy/quite ripe cassis and small notes of rip

How are Bordeaux wines, in general, in 2020? First of all, let me say that 2020 is a great vintage! One of the greatest, in my opinion of the last 20 years. When reading my tasting comments, you shouldn’t be surprised to see a number of atypical term

Médoc, Cru Bourgeois The nose is varietal, offering freshness and a delicate spiciness. There are notes of iris, bulb and small notes of crunchy blackberry, combined with hints of Bigarreau cherry and small crunchy red berries. The palate is mineral,

The year 2020-21 has been the 15th warmest one compared to the late 64 years, marked by an average temperature of 9.9°C. The winegrower must be expected this temperature ranking will rise in the future. Nizza area too is entered in a new cycle influe

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo (Organic) the nose is fruity, fresh, gourmand and offers a slight candy hint. It reveals notes of candied cherry, English candy and small notes of fresh white peach associated with slight touches of lemon as well as slight hints o

Etna Rosso DOC The nose is spicy, herbaceous and offers a discreet smokiness as well as deepness. There are notes of red berries, juniper berries and small notes of local garrigue associated with a discreet hint of eucalyptus and Cubeb pepper. The pa

Tawny (Bottled in 2023) The wine has a pale garnet color, almost tiled. The nose offers a fine oxidative and caramelised notes, with gourmandise of dried fruits. It expresses notes of caramelised hazelnut, dried fig, dried apricot, dried red cherry,