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The Sega family — brothers Matteo and Luca alongside their father Angelo — farm their steep, terraced vineyards organically, perched between 400 and 750 meters on fractured granite and schist. Fermentation happens naturally with wild yeasts, and the wine rests for eight months in stainless steel before bottling, unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfites — a raw yet remarkably precise reflection of place. Aromas of violet, alpine herbs, and red berries mingle with a cool streak of crushed rock and peppery spice hit you right off the bat; the palate is tense and vivid, layered with tamarind, pomegranate, and blood orange. Bright acidity and a saline, granite-edged finish make it feel alive — a mountain Nebbiolo that hums with clarity, energy, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scuola di Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41377719222352,"sku":"210000006249","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/BarbacanRosso.png?v=1760577002"},{"product_id":"barbacan-rosato-alpi-retiche-2023","title":"Barbacan Rosato Alpi Retiche 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page1R_mcid33\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDerived predominantly from Chiavannasca – the local name for Nebbiolo – the ‘Alpi Retiche’ Rosato also contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page1R_mcid34\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ea good smattering of nigh-on-extinct local obscurities in Rossola, Brugnola, Negrera, Beessana, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page1R_mcid35\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePignola, the ‘Noah’s Ark’ of sorts on the label a nod to the preservation of these rarities. Macerations \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page1R_mcid36\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eare brief, and both vinification and aging occurs in steel tanks, with preservation and expression of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"page1R_mcid37\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eclassic alpine angles and crystalline transparency clearly a big driving factor here. Absolutely s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003epectacular this year – crystalline, Alpine watermelon sugar elixir – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eit shimmers with pale salmon hues and a glint of copper, a visual cue to its delicacy. The nose is gossamer and lifted — wild strawberry, red currant, and candied rose drift out alongside whispers of alpine herbs and crushed petals. On the palate, it’s feather-light yet quietly complex, carrying notes of citrus zest and mountain berries over a fine mineral thread. A hint of smoky earth anchors the finish, adding just enough gravity to this bright, graceful, and endlessly enchanting expression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scuola di Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41377719484496,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/BarbacanRosato.png?v=1760577922"},{"product_id":"barbacan-amphora-bianco-2022","title":"Barbacan Amphora Bianco 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA fresh twist from the\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBarbican boys — and we couldn’t be happier about it! The ‘Farasciöle’ white is a blend of the super rare Chiavennasca Bianca and Chiavennaschino, grown on steep terraces at 500 meters and is made with no filtration or fuss, just spontaneous fermentation and mountain clarity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGlowing a luminous pale gold in the glass, the nose lifts with honeysuckle, golden apple skin, and a whiff of wild herbs — like catching the scent of Alpine sunshine after a summer storm. On the palate, it’s silky yet sapid, with a salty-mineral spine crackling with energy. Tea-like notes of light cinnamon and yellow citrus bring a subtle twist of spice and zest. Distinctive, pure, and absolutely delicious. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scuola di Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41377720238160,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/BarbacanBianco.png?v=1760577906"},{"product_id":"barbacan-valtellina-superiore-valgella-sol-2021","title":"Barbacan Valtellina Superiore Valgella Sol 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is Valgella (one of Valtellina's prized 'cru' villages) at its most vibrant and most transparently raw. 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