Wild Wines This Week

The vineyards of Fattoria di Sammontana are located along the hills that border the Arno River, 20km to the south west of Florence. The property and its 12th century Romanesque church, were once the property of the Medici family. Today, the family – now in its fourth generation – runs the farm according to organic and biodynamic practices, with the intent to fully preserve and sustain the traditions and winemaking history of the land.

Discover the timeless beauty and tradition of Fattoria di Sammontana

Fattoria di Sammontana Prunecchio 2022

$26.95 per bottle ($323.40/case)

Prunecchio is the name of an old vineyard plot on the Fattoria di Sammontana estate planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano and Malvasia. It is has aromas of yellow plums, quince, gooseberries, and acacia flowers on the nose. On the palate, it’s fresh and well balanced.

Fattoria di Sammontana Alberese IGT Toscana 2022

$25.95 per bottle ($311.40/case)

This wine is a nod to the old tradition that made Trebbiano a compulsory component of any Chianti blend. Almost entirely Sangiovese with just a touch of Trebbiano, Alberese is such a delicious, simple and easy drinking wine that it could go with just about anything.

Fattoria di Sammontana Chianti DOCG Fiasco 1L 2021

$38.95 per bottle ($272.65/case)

This Chianti is the most typical and traditional wine of the estate: a blend of 90% Sangiovese Toscano and 10% Canaiolo Nero, naturally fermented and aged in concrete tanks. It’s a fresh, easy drinking Chianti. It is elegant and fresh with clean crunchy cherry fruit. Classically perfumed nose with a pure sangiovese flavour profile.

Wine of the week: Casa Los Frailes Bilogia

The Casa Los Frailes estate now belongs to the Velázquez family and has for over 250 years. Today, the 13th generation runs the winery. Frontrunners in organic agriculture and biodynamics, Casa Los Frailes is located in the valley called “land of Alforins”, south west inland province of Valencia, with average altitude of 650-700 meters above sea level. The estate consists of 162 hectare with vineyards, Mediterranean forest, almond and olive trees and a unique terroir. The main variety was (and still is) the Monastrell, cultivated in bush vines.

Casa Los Frailes Bilogia 2019

$24.95 per bottle ($299.40/case)

A blend of Monastrell and Syrah, its personality makes it a dark, warm and complex wine. On the nose, it has intense aromas of red fruits, jam, cherries and plums; paired with smoky tones, notes of liquorice and coffee. On the palate, the fruit perfectly blends with the oak, showing sweet tannins followed by a round, rich and deep structure.

This bold wine begs for rich foods, that’s why we recommend beef short ribs, lentils, shiitake and portobello mushrooms, lamb, rabbit, soy sauce and black pepper… Adding herbs to your dishes such as thyme, lavender and rosemary will also enhance the floral character of the wine.

Dinner with the Volcanic Wines of Viñátigo

Announcing a fantastic opportunity to taste the essence of the Canary Island with Viñátigo wines & the unique ingredients from ki’s Japanese kitchen!

Join Viñátigo’s Celia Méndez Diaz and ki’s Beverage Director and James Beard Award winning author Michael Tremblay as they explore the ancient indigenous grapes the winery has helped to revive and the volcanic geography that makes the wines so electric.
Paired with a 5-course menu from ki’s Executive Chef Hing Wong.

Discover the essence of the Canary Islands

Celia Méndez Diaz hails from Spain’s Canary Islands, where for 30 years her family have been pioneers in recuperating and resurrecting nearly extinct native grape varieties with their winery, Viñatigo. Today, she works as Portfolio Manager at Nicholas Pearce Wines. She arrived in Toronto after working as Assistant Winemaker in Burgundy and completing an MBA in Wine Marketing and Management at the Bordeaux International Wine Institute, in 2019.

From childhood Juan Jesús Méndez has walked the vineyards of Viñátigo, where his labour is as much a part of their story as the stones underfoot. Since 1990, he has been the driving force and embodiment of Viñátigo, from its origins in his grandparents vineyards to everything we see before us today.

The team at Viñátigo have one thing in common: a commitment to showcasing the true essence of the Canary Islands. From recovering indigenous grapes on the verge of extinction and carefully mapping our soil types, to ensuring integrity in the winemaking process – the aim is the same.

Viñátigo is incredibly proud to deliver the authentic character of the Canary Islands through their wines; a direct translation of their vineyards, straight into your glass.