These are the wines for this summer

There is plenty of choice in the liquor store, but if it were up to wine connoisseur Henrico van Lammeren of Vinites, these are the wines for this summer.

In the summer there is (almost) nothing like uncorking a nice bottle of wine and just enjoying the refined flavors that flow from it. There is plenty of choice in the liquor store, but if... wine connoisseur Henrico van Lammeren van Vinites these are the wines for this summer. Cheers!Text: Patrick Stoffer
Image: VinitesWine importer and family business Vinites has been a household name in the wine world since 1979. General manager Henrico van Lammeren has been in charge here for years and, with his refined taste and knowledge of wines, he has a keen 'eye' for good wines. For this summer, the wine connoisseur shares his top three wines that are perfect for uncorking on a summer day or sultry evening.

3. Gavi docg Organic 'Spinola'

Van Lammeren: 'On third: Gavi docg Organic 'Spinola' from Castelli di Tassarolo, from Piedmont in Italy. Gavi, made from the cortese grape. Not conventional but organic, vegan and without added sulfites. A natural wine. And, I speak from experience, tasty and natural wine do not always go hand in hand. So yes here. Juicy, mild and with a very nice and long aftertaste. For me Gavi 2.0!''

2. Pinot Noir Organic '45 Rugientes'

Van Lammeren: ''On second: Pinot Noir Organic '45 Rugientes' from the Otronia winery from Chubut, a sub-region in Patagonia in southern Argentina. Cool red wine is “in”. These wines drink a lot more. But cold climate wines are hot & happening at the moment. These are wines made in cool(er) areas of the world. Still protected by a (micro)climate that allows the grapes to grow and ripen optimally. This Pinot Noir comes from the southernmost vineyards in the world. Full of fruit and with a hint of cinnamon. So incredibly delicious!”

1. Savagnin Ouillé Arbois aop

Van Lammeren: ''On first: Savagnin Ouillé Arbois aop from Domaine Rolet, from the Jura in France. A very characteristic wine from this region, unfiltered and aged for nine months in wooden barrels. Mouth filling with beautiful fresh and elegant acidity. Exciting. Delicious as an aperitif and especially with light and summer dishes. What a controversial wine this is. Unique!''