A Kind of Wine is a biodynamic and natural wine project by AKOG Hotel Group. For each edition, we collaborate with a different European winemaker and artist who share our commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
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Our third batch, crafted by the family run Mendall vineyard is a natural red wine that bursts with vibrant energy and youthful exuberance. On the nose, it delivers an enticing bouquet of fresh red fruits – ripe strawberries, juicy cherries, and a subtle floral undertone.
The grapes are hand-harvested, macerated with skins for 15 days, and spontaneously fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel vats.
The wine is aged 9 months in terracotta amphora and 6 months in stainless steel tanks.The 30-year-old vines are planted in the Catalonia region in Spain at 350 meters altitude in loamy-clay soil with limestone components.
The vineyard has been run by the same family for several generations and this third batch is a testament to the philosophy of minimal intervention, spearheaded by Laureano Serres Montagut and passed down to his daughter Alicia Serres and her fiancé Alex Fabregat. This wine is an homage to their shared commitment to crafting natural wines that encapsulate the essence of their Terra Alta terroir. A playful nod to the Cendrosa vineyard, this wine beautifully reflects its origins and the artisanal approach of its creators.
The artwork on the label was designed by Munich-based graphic designer Mirko Borsche, who runs the eponymous Bureau Borsche.
The drawing is inspired by ancient Japanese samurai illustrations and the gloomy Krampus tradition, fused with – to draw attention to the wine’s origins – the Correfoc tradition of Catalonia.
The label conveys the mystical power of masked creatures, monsters roaming around with weapons and terrifying masks, telling the story of a fierce battle for the perfect wine. From the field to the glass, so to speak. Ultimately, the two creatures on the label symbolize the powerful, dark and mysterious character of this red wine from the Terra Alta on the one hand, and on the other, they are seen as a lucky omen and are supposed to drive away evil spirits or prevent them from appearing in the first place.
Working hand in hand with the winemakers, we ensure that every bottle reflects our shared ethos.
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Our second release was a skin-contact orange wine crafted in collaboration with Alphart am Mühlbach, a natural wine-focused winery in the Thermenregion of Austria.
The label features the work of Martin Fengel, whose illustration depicts two playful figures enjoying each other’s company, reflecting the fresh and vibrant character of the wine.
The Rotgipfler grape offers delicious notes of tropical fruit, blackberries, fresh herbs, spice, and a salty finish. A modern play of aromas with rich minerality, characteristic of the limestone-rich terroir, it is nothing short of exceptional and one of the most exciting wines from this region.
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Our inaugural release was a sparkling Rosé from winemaker Pranzegg in South Tyrol, Italy, featuring artwork by Jonathan Niclaus, which we launched during our first Pappagorgia event.
The first batch is a Rosé is a Pet Nat/Ancestral blend of two local South Tyrolean red grape varieties: Vernatsch (10%) and Lagrein (90%). The 2023 vintage comes from mature vines and presents a fresh, fruity profile with notes of red fruit, yeast, and herbs.
