Lampyris 2020

In the glass, a deep ruby red, almost opaque, with a black core and a violet rim. The wine appears compact, almost mysterious. When swirled, dense "church windows" slowly stream down the glass wall – a visual promise of density, ripeness, and substance.

Even with the first sniff, dark cherry comes to the fore, followed by ripe blackberries, cedarwood, and a hint of violets. Beneath lies a balsamic-spicy depth with nuances of tobacco, dark chocolate, and wet earth. No off-the-shelf scent – this one has character.

In the mouth, the Lampyris is full-bodied, with gripping yet ripe tannins – like a firm handshake in leather. The fruit remains dark and concentrated, supported by mineral depth and a delicate bitter note. Long, warm, authoritative – a wine with real backbone.

The grapes come from organically farmed, high-calcium soils – harvested late, when the berries are almost overripe. Spontaneously fermented, aged 24 months in barriques & large oak barrels, unfiltered. This wine is not a spectacle – it is a testament to hands-on craftsmanship with an understanding of nature.