País

Tart cranberry, strawberry, plum and violet.

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Style:

Food Wine

Region: Maule Valley, Chile

Laurent Wines is all about pure love for the craft. They let nature do its thing, and each year that translates into unique wines with serious personality. Think of them as a reflection of the season, bottled up and ready to share. They're all about getting these tasty creations into the hands (and glasses) of people who appreciate good wine. It's a simple idea, but oh so delicious!

Xarello, Xarello Vermell

Peach, citrus, grapefruit, and strawberry.

Vintage:

• 2020

ABV:

• 12.5

Funky Scale: Mostly Funky

Style: Food Wine

Region: Cataluña, Spain

Run by Rubén, a farmer at heart with a science background, they're all about natural vibes. They converted their entire estate to biodynamic farming, going beyond grapes to veggies and even cherries! Their dedication is impressive, earning them the tough Demeter certification on the first try.

Rubén's journey with wine is fascinating. He started with textbook styles, but his passion for the land shines through now. His wines are all about showcasing the unique character of their soil (terroir) – drinkable yet complex. From fun entry-level bottles to mind-blowing, no-sulfite-added Xarel.lo, Finca Parera pushes boundaries and makes seriously delicious wines. It seems his professors underestimated him, but hey, that just makes their creations even more impressive!

Falanghina

Peach, apple, citrus, white flower and white pepper.

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 12.5%

Funky Scale: Middle of the Road

Style: Low Intervention

Region: Campania, Italy

Steeped in tradition yet bursting with innovation, Tenuta Vincenzo Nardone is a family-run winery in Italy crafting unique wines with minimal intervention. Winemaker Nicola Nardone, inspired by natural winemaking practices, coaxes vibrant character from the land, resulting in expressive bottles perfect for food pairing adventures.