Retour Wines of the World Selection Box – Cantine Ermes / Jimenez Landi / Markus Molitor
This box is composed of the following wines:
COUNTRY/REGION: Spain
DESIGNATION: Méntrida
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2017
GRAPE VARIETY: 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright ruby with raspberry reflections.
Nose Complex and delicate with aromas of strawberry, kirsch cherry, fig mixed with touches of peony, sweet spices and undergrowth.
Palate Rich, delicate, and full of freshness. With a delicate and velvety texture, this wine delights us with its dense and concentrated palate and its pure and balanced profile.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Piece of veal with sage, roasted poultry, cow's milk cheese.
Cellar ageing From now until 2023
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Jimenez Landi, a Grenache grape variety virtuoso, produces red wines of rare elegance and finesse east of Madrid. In this area of Mentrida, the altitude combined with the north winds guarantee a beautiful freshness that is an indissociable signature of the Bodega's wines.

Organic farming, precise vinification, selection of the best terroirs: everything here breathes rigor and respect. We are therefore more than delighted to present you this wine of subtle expression.
Wine The 2017 Red Méntrida cuvée Canto Calizo is a perfectly orchestrated interpretation of the grenache-syrah grape variety duo: a festival of aromas where the most beautiful flowers, fruits and spices intermingle, all cinched with a refined note of wood. The whole is tasty, full of spirit and freshness. A delight and a beautiful discovery in these sunny lands of the north of Spain. At this price it is simply unmissable, and will surely be the star bottle of your summer!
Vinification Hand harvested, maceration for 20 to 30 days, aged for 6 months in barrels and stainless steel tanks.
AWARDS
AWARDS Wine rated 15,5/20 by our Selection Committee !
Cantine Ermes - Sicilia DOC - Nero D'Avola - Rouge - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Italia
DESIGNATION: Sicilia DOC
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Nero d'Avola
ALCOHOL: 12.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Dark red with carmine highlights.
Nose Ripe and concentrated, with hints of balsamic in the aromas marked by smoky, spicy touches.
Palate Full-bodied, with abundant juicy fruit and young tannins, this wine will develop a patina over time.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food The perfect companion for tapas and antipastis, pizza, lasagne, pasta in all its forms.
Cellar ageing From now until 2026
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Sicily is a fabulous source of delightful cuvées made from unique indigenous varieties. This volcanic land, colonized by vineyards, is also one of the oldest in the world, blessed with a Mediterranean climate and the coolness of altitude.

It is in this paradise that Cantine Ermes crafts succulent cuvées from the delicate and renowned Nero d'Avola grape. Since 1998, situated in the heart of the Belice Valley, this association of vintners produces these specialties, drawing a maximum of expressions from the southwest of the island.
Wine Ripe and concentrated, the 2022 red Sicilia Nero d'Avola is a smooth and indulgent wine, characterized by a fresh and immediate appeal. Its spicy aromas, delicately smoky, do not overshadow the plentiful, juicy, and fleshy fruit, framed by still young and firm tannins, destined to mellow. A delightful discovery of this grape variety, best enjoyed within the next two years with dishes like pissaladière, lasagna, or tapas. Rated 90/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Fermentation in stainless steel vats at temperatures between 24 and 30°C.
AWARDS
AWARDS A wine rated 90/100 by our Committee!
Markus Molitor - Mosel - Riesling Haus Klosterberg - Blanc - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: germany
DESIGNATION: Mosel
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Riesling
ALCOHOL: 11.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Jaune or clair brillant.
Nose Intense and fragrant with pure aromas, a touch of petrol/smoke on a fresh whole.
Palate Jaune doré clair et brillant.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature À servir de 10 à 12°C.
Food Plateau de fruits de mer, cuisine épicée, fromages de chèvre secs.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Markus Molitor, a star of Germany's Moselle region, has propelled his estate to the top of the global wine hierarchy. Sought after by the world's greatest connoisseurs, his cuvées have earned international acclaim, often receiving the perfect Parker score of 100/100.

The estate's complex geology, extremely steep slopes (up to 80% incline), and soils of red slate from volcanic origins or sandstone create wines of magical purity, always marked by incredible elegance and structure, harvested at peak maturity. Divided into dry (white cap), off-dry (green cap), and sweet (gold cap) wines, each white finds its path to absolute balance through precise, uncompromising winemaking, with long and patient aging processes.
Wine A timeless classic, the 2022 white Mosel Riesling Haus Klosterberg is a crisp and refreshingly pure white wine, characterized by the intense smoky notes typical of the grape variety. It is best enjoyed in large glasses to properly aerate it or decanted beforehand. This Mosel Riesling fully embraces a 100% mineral profile, with a commendable aging potential of 6 years or more. A classic that never fails to delight! Rated 93/100 by the selection committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged on lees in barrels. Dry wine
AWARDS
AWARDS A wine rated 93/100 by our Committee!