Grilled sausages, roast chicken, lamb kebabs, ratatouille, lentils, mushroom tartine

Red cherry, raspberry, plum, wild herbs, earth, spice, stony minerality, fine tannins

Varietal:

Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre

Vintage:

• 2024

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Region: ,

Spicy seafood, grilled vegetables, soft cheeses, citrus salad, roast chicken, tapas

Peach, pear, jasmine, citrus, spice, floral notes, light tannin, zesty finish

Varietal:

Marina, Muscat, Xarel.Io

Vintage:

• 2024

ABV:

• 13%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Funky

Region: Catalonia, Spain

Raïmones represents the vibrant culmination of three esteemed wine families' legacies in Catalunia, heralding a new era of winemaking with a focus on natural practices and the revitalization of forgotten varietals. Embodying a commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability, Raïmones emerges as a beacon of innovation within the region's wine landscape. At the heart of their mission lies the preservation and promotion of "the Marina," an ancient and enigmatic grape variety whose potential has long been overshadowed by more mainstream cultivars. With a blend of reverence for tradition and a bold vision for the future, Raïmones harnesses the collective expertise and passion of its founders to breathe new life into Catalonia's winemaking heritage.

Fried seafood, grilled shrimp, goat cheese, tomato salad, charcuterie, picnic snacks, spicy noodles

Strawberry, lemon, citrus, pear, apple, yeast, minerality, fresh bubbles, cloudy texture

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 10.5%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Region: Douro, Portugal

Tiago Sampaio, the innovative young winemaker behind Folias de Baco, began his journey in 2007, though his passion for winemaking traces back to his childhood, where he explored his family's farms and vineyards alongside his grandfather. Always curious and adventurous, Tiago's willingness to experiment shaped his path. He pursued agricultural studies in Santo Tirso and spent five years at university in Vila Real before embarking on a PhD in Viticulture and Enology in Oregon. There, he absorbed modern winemaking philosophies and aesthetics, all while cherishing his Douro roots. Returning to the Alto Douro, specifically in the challenging sub-region of Cima-Corgo, Tiago established his estate. His vines cling to steep slopes of schist and granite, ranging from 500 to 700 meters in altitude.