Settling into the coziness of the season is maximised with the warmth of home and a nice glass of wine. During autumn we want warmer and more tender flavours that fill the palate with character. With this in mind, we have chosen a few classic and some exotic wines that will give you just that. So grab a blanket, sit down on your favourite sofa, grab a good read, and pour yourself a glass of one of these wine suggestions. You’ll be ready to be sent over to the the nirvana of autumn coziness.
Sassella Rupestre Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Grape: Nebbiolo
Country of origin: Italy
Systembolaget number: 90211
Tasting Notes: Ruby red of excellent brightness, scents of dried petals and violets go hand in hand with sweet spices and cinnamon, anise and nutmeg; sour cherries giving great complexity. On the palate it is balanced and structured, tannic but not aggressive, with a floral finish.
Recommended food: Rich and substantial first courses, second courses of meat and young cheeses.
Price: 199SEK
Peter Lehmann ‘THE Barossan’ Shiraz
Grape: Shiraz
Country of origin: Australia
Systembolaget number: 75321
Tasting Notes: Crafted to deliver a complex and layered wine, THE Barossan Shiraz has aromas of fresh plum and dark chocolate-dipped cherries seamlessly combined with flavours of brooding dark fruits, warm spices and sweet mocha – with mature tannins for a soft finish.
Recommended food: This generous wine matches different types of food and can also be enjoyed with snacks.
Price: 225SEK
Don’t Tell Gary Shiraz
McPherson Wines ‘Don’t Tell Gary’ Shiraz
Grape: Shiraz
Country of origin: Australia
Systembolaget number: 78593
Tasting Notes: With peppery notes on the nose and the palate, this very gentle wine is just as velvety as it is spicy and oaky. With generous black berries. The wine speaks for itself – minimal intervention, purity of fruit, Shiraz at its best.
Recommended food: Ideal for a cheese board, particularly with smoked cheese.
Price: 129SEK
Sforzato di Valtellina Nebbiolo
Grape: Nebbiolo
Country of origin: Italy
Systembolaget number: 74901
Tasting Notes: A superb wine that would make any celebration more special. Fruity nose with maraschino, blueberry, strawberry and blackcurrant notes. Spices such as cinnamon and cloves are also noticeable. Concentrated due to the grapes being dried prior to vinification. Dry, soft and elegant with good acidity that accentuates its freshness. Suitable for long cellaring.
Recommended food: Well-suited to rich international dishes, fowl, roast meats, mature and hard cheeses. Also worth trying with dark chocolate desserts.
Price: 489SEK
Le Tense Sassella
Grape: Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo)
Country of origin: Italy
Systembolaget number: 32341
Tasting Notes: With just the right acidity this wine presents gentle tannicity. Abundant in red and dark fruits, leather and a slight chocolate finish.
Recommended food: Saffron risotto, fillet with green pepper, sausage, tagliatelle ai funghi, milanese cutlet, medium-aged cheeses, cold meats and salami, Scallops with mushrooms.
Price: 169SEK
Jacob’s Creek Steingarten Riesling
Grape: Riesling
Country of origin: Australia
Systembolaget number: 99317
Tasting Notes: This wine comes from the Aiden Valley where its high altitude and cooler climate help the grapes retain their natural acidity. It has a citrus ime with citrus blosso starting to get those toasty notes and ripe on the edge of the plate. Its toastyness keep the freshness and green apple acidity well balanced with an overall elegant roundness. This wine has a the ability to age amazingly well.
Recommended food: Oysters with mirin dressing or seared scallops with Mediterranean vegetables tossed with lemon dressing. Appetizers and snacks.
Price: 236SEK
Vasse Felix ‘Margaret River’ Chardonnay
Grape: Chardonnay
Country of origin: Australia
Systembolaget number: 95003
Tasting Notes: An open perfume of white peach, white flowers, croissants and sweet cashews mingles with complex notes of lemon zest, waxy crayons, wet steel and ocean rocks. A succulent yet fine linear structure with a broad, elevated mouthfeel of white peach, lemon pith and cashews. A mouth-watering sweet and salty sensation leads to a lovely fresh acid finish. An array of complex flavours linger.
Recommended food: Pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), vegetarian dishes, poultry.
Price: 279SEK
