Summer is here (or so they say – here we have 13C) and you might look for a lighter and fresher style of wine and skip the heavy and full-bodied ones for later. But still, they need to be savoury enough to withstand competition from all outdoor fragrances if you are having dinner al fresco. Here are some favourites. Maybe you will not find exactly these ones in your shop, but maybe they can inspire you.
White
Derthona La Colombera 2022, Colli Tortonesi, Piemonte, ~20 euro. The grape is timorasso, Italy’s most interesting white variety, a must to try. Savoury and with a lovely mouthfeel. Read more on this fantastic grape timorasso in this BKWine Magazine article.
Château Bonnet Blanc 2023, Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, ~12 euro. Sauvignon blanc dominates and gives the fine a delicious aromatic touch. Sémillon adds body.
Vouvray Sec 2022, Domaine Vincent Carême, ~20 euro. Magnificent dry chenin blanc with fresh citrus aromas and lingering notes of honey. Read more on chenin blanc on BKWine Magazine.
Red
Domaine de Mourchon Tradition 2021, Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Séguret, ~18 euro. Southern French character with fresh herbs, red berries, and a pleasant peppery note. From old, gnarly grenache vines. Read more on Domaine Mourchon on BKWine Magazine.
Domaine des Pasquiers Plan de Dieu 2021, Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages, ~14 euro. Deliciously juicy and generously fruity.
País Viejo 2022, Bouchon, Maule, Chile, 3024, 141 kr. Easy-drinking and light in style with an abundance of red fruit. From exciting grape país.
Nat Pinotage 2023, Natte Valleij, Darling, Sydafrika, ~20 euro. South Africa’s own grape pinotage, here in a fruity, light style that brings to mind the parents, pinot noir and cinsault.
