{"title":"Classical","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"drusian-prosecco-brut-nv","title":"Drusian Prosecco Brut NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have stocked Drusian Prosecco since day one. A customer favorite, due to its versatility, price and flavor profile, this is a dry, delicately fruity and crisp Prosecco that is perfect for any occasion, whether mixing for cocktails or simply as an aperitif. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy and rich, this delivers a distant softness. The mouthfeel is enhanced by flavors of peach, citrus and honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8894353477,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/DrusianProseccoBrut.png?v=1751575209"},{"product_id":"calabretta-cala-cala-rosso-mv","title":"Calabretta Cala Cala Rosso NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eA must-try for those looking to explore Etna's profound potential, and a relative steal given the sky-rocketing prices of many of its peers on the volcano's slopes. Sourced from a mix of young and old vines from throughout Calabretta's holding, the Cala Cala is 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio - with Massi syphoning off an ever-evolving blend of younger and older wines currently aging in the cellar to create a consistent 'house wine' of sorts. All wild cherries, eucalyptus oil, orange zest, game and spicy, sun-baked earth. Cala Cala means \"gulp, gulp\" – we couldn't put it better ourselves! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9075697669,"sku":"210000000615","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/CalabrettaCalaCalaEtnaRossoNerelloMascaleseSicilyNV.jpg?v=1631244864"},{"product_id":"vergano-vermouth-bianco","title":"Vergano Vermouth Bianco","description":"\u003cp\u003eVermouth was first produced in 1786 in Torino, its name coming from the principal ingredient wormwood, or \u003cem\u003ewermut \u003c\/em\u003eas the Germans would say. Mauro’s base wine consists of Cortese and Moscato from local producers, the former offering brightness and acid, the latter aromatics. These wines are blended with a mixture of raw alcohol, wormwood, citrus skin, and herbs like thyme, marjoram, basil and oregano. In the hands of Mauro, we get an unusually detailed, delicate white Vermouth, the best we have tried. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farm Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30674987319376,"sku":"210000004743","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/VerganoVermouthBiancoPiedmont750ml_d196299e-b5bc-45db-aa08-3051132ffe89.jpg?v=1605223160"},{"product_id":"picchioni-rosso-riva-bianca-2017","title":"Picchioni Rosso Riva Bianca 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnly made in special years, this flagship from a single site\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of Andrea's range combines all the elements the historic Buttafuoco can generate. It’s bright and dark at the same time; explosive and reserved; deeply textured and suave; voluptuous and sleek; a mouthful and a mindful(l) of wine. Barbera is the freshness, the zippy acidity with lifted red tones—the extrovert; Croatina the muscle and tannin, the quiet big guy. 'Riva Bianca' is serious business, a boldly structured red of tension, gravelly tannins, deep, herbal inflection, potent \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edried plum and dark berry fruit, a crushed rock finish to infinity, rounded off with a balsamic note characteristic of the Solinga valley. It has an explosive kaleidoscope of characteristics when young that morph from one hour to the next, and will continued to be served with more time in the bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Source","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39609496371280,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/PicchioniRivaBianca.jpg?v=1674099675"},{"product_id":"nada-metodo-classico-rosato-nv","title":"Nada Metodo Classico Rosato NV","description":"","brand":"V59 Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40130905866320,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/NadaMetodoClassico.jpg?v=1682467599"},{"product_id":"laborde-perpetuelle-blanc-de-blancs-nv","title":"Laborde Perpetuelle Blanc de Blancs NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cuvée from a perpetual reserve of Chardonnay, which bespeaks the chalky terroir of Nogent L’Abbesse. 60% harvest 2019 \u0026amp; 40% perpetual reserve. Bottled in May 2020 and disgorged in October 2022 with dosage of 7 g\/l. 250 cases produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Laborde is a 5 hectare grower domaine founded in 2017 when Delphine Laborde fulfilled her dream and took over the family vines in Nogent L'Abbesse. Prior to returning to her roots, Delphine worked 12 years with two grandes marques: first at Bollinger, reporting directly to the cellar master while diving into best ecological practices in the house's vines; subsequently as a winemaker at Veuve Clicquot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNogent L'Abbesse traces its winemaking history to the Middle Ages and takes its name from the abbey of Saint-Pierre aux Dames de Reims, a part of which was housed in Nogent until its destruction during the Revolution. The village is twenty minutes east of Reims on an outcropping of hills known as Monts de Berru, which was once part of the larger Montagne de Reims to the south. Soils in this area are extremely chalky, with mostly southeastern exposures and Chardonnay thrives here. Grapes from Nogent readily command the same prices as 1er Cru villages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vineyard: 95% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Noir with an average age of 30 years.\u003cbr\u003eProgressively farmed: no pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. Only shallow plowing, experimenting with permaculture, with the goal of promoting maximum biodiversity. From Delphine: “the soil is our heritage.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar: Only first press juice is used. All taille is sold. SO2 is only added at pressing. All ferments are spontaneous. Gravity fed cellar built in 2017 allows for parcel by parcel vinification. Delicate and precise handling with the goal of creating complex,\u003cbr\u003etextural wines without sacrificing the inherent elegance of Nogent’s chalky soils\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"V59 Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40293993578576,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/no_image_4ba31d64-1167-4fea-b8f7-86f1ca8e1918.png?v=1694809635"},{"product_id":"montevertine-montevertine-2020","title":"Montevertine Montevertine 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2020s from Montevertine are shaping up to be modern-day classics – they offer a stunning mix of precision and power, tempered by a more moderate growing season. Long in the shadows of the highly sought-after Le Pergole Torte, the 2020 Montevertine is outrageously beautiful. Rich and sumptuous, it possesses tremendous fruit purity and exceptional balance. Dark red and purple berries and plum, lavender, rose petal, mint, and sweet spice abound, in a wine that marries the classicism of Montevertine with the solar intensity of today’s harvests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVines for the flagship Rosso come from a variety of parcels: primarily from the \u003cem\u003eMontevertine\u003c\/em\u003e plot itself (2.5 hectares of south-southeast-exposed vines planted in 1982) just below the house itself, but also from nearby \u003cem\u003eVillanova\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Pesa\u003c\/em\u003e, along with choicer parcels from the \u003cem\u003eSelvole\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Casino\u003c\/em\u003e vineyards mentioned above. Just as with “Pian del Ciampolo,” fermentation takes place naturally in enormous cement vats, but this spends a second year in cask before being bottled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40371687325776,"sku":null,"price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/MontevertineMontevertine.jpg?v=1701124174"},{"product_id":"pietraventosa-est-rosa-rosato-2022","title":"Pietraventosa Est Rosa Rosato 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"summary entry-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant with spring-fresh flowers, rose petals, peach blossoms and ripe red fruit, Pietraventosa’s rosato offering is undeniably the most intriguing in the lineup. The balance between delicacy and wildness, fruitiness and austerity makes this rosé a true one of one. Whiffs of sweet maraschino cherry and wild strawberry transition to more savory notes and an almost vermouth-like bitterness, as it turns unexpectedly cool on the finish in part due to its balanced minerality and soft, supple structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vinum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40508641149008,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/PietraventosaRosato.jpg?v=1709074566"},{"product_id":"nicolo-grippaldi-le-domeniche-di-teo-rosso-2020","title":"Nicolo Grippaldi Le Domeniche di Teo Rosso 2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Nerello Mascalese-dominant blend, with about 25% Nero d’Avola, grown in relatively high-elevation corner of central Sicily, the visually stunning, though relatively remote hilltop enclave of Gagliano Castelferrato, with Nicolò’s young vineyards hovering around 650 meters above sea level. Spontaneous fermentations and aging are both undertaken in concrete vats, with macerations extending almost about two months beyond the completion of alcoholic fermentations – a process more often seen when vinifying Nebbiolo in Piemonte. Once the wine was drawn off, it remained on the fine lees with continuous batonnage until June, after which it was bottled. ‘Le Domeniche di Teo’  (named for Nicolò’s vineyard dog, Teo, and the Sundays they spend together) walks a tightrope between concentrated, ripe fruit and a disciplined frame of structured minerality. Wet-stone and rose aromas blend with notes of crushed cherries, wild thyme and rosemary, and elderberries on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with very fine, slightly, tight tannins, it begins floral, but slowly becomes more mineral and complex, as a sturdy core of red fruit grounds the palate throughout. Bark, chicory root, and dried herbs come through on the savory side of things. Exceptionally layered, this is a beautiful bottle that both reflects its Sicilian terroir and Nicolò’s skill at imbuing his wines with personality, charm, and just enough edge to know you’re tasting something new, inspired. 3000 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNiccolo Grippaldi is a pretty philosophical guy, both in the technical and literal senses. Having studied philosophy at university in Florence, a chance meeting with the owners of a Chianti cantina, Castello dei Rampolla in Panzano, saw Niccolò fall headlong into the world of wine, eventually returning to his homeland in the province of Enna, a relatively remote corner of central Sicily. Having had the entirety of the region’s vineyards decimated by the scourge of phylloxera throughout the tail of the 19th century, Niccolò truly found himself at square one, planting a minuscule 2.60 hectare vineyard of his own (the only vineyard in the region) in the spring of 2015 – half of it to Nero d’Avola, the remaining half to Nerello Mascalese. A certified trailblazer in the region – and not even 40 years old – Nicolò adheres strictly to biodynamic principles in his farming, crafting his own biodynamic preparations and guiding all vineyard and cellar work via the cycles of the moon. This is definitely one to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alluvial Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40732457467984,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/GrippaldiTeo.jpg?v=1715712634"},{"product_id":"giulia-negri-barolo-serradenari-2020","title":"Giulia Negri Barolo Serradenari 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLa Tartufaia is a divinely atmospheric truffle forest in the heart of La Morra where Giulia Negri’s vineyards run parallel. The wines produced here, from clay-rich soil, are textbook examples of classically structured Barolo typical of the area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAromas of ripe berries, cedar, truffle and eucalyptus form the nose. Linear and rather austere, the palate offers sour cherry, ground clove and a hint of black tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRounded tannins, salty minerality, and pure Nebbiolo fruit make this wine an essential selection for any cellar, especially in such a stellar vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kermit Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40782301266000,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/GiuliaNegriBaroloLaTartufaia_066a9f2a-4298-41ad-b8db-1feab3ec5dbe.jpg?v=1716941173"},{"product_id":"foradori-teroldego-granato-2022","title":"Foradori Teroldego Granato 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElisabetta’s top-tier bottling, the ‘Granato’ is considered by many to be the varietal’s most prized interpretation. Fruit here is sourced from the estate’s original vines, all still pergola-trained, the oldest going back to 1938 and the youngest to 1956. While it sees 2-3 weeks of maceration using Emilio's \u003cem\u003ecappello sommerso\u003c\/em\u003e method for gentler extraction, it is still the most traditional of the Teroldego bottlings, aged in large oak foudres for 15 months. \u003c\/span\u003eDark as night, the 2021 smolders up from the glass with an array of crushed ashen stones and earth tones giving way to black raspberries, mentholated herbs and exotic spice. Silky smooth yet full of zesty tension, this sweeps across the palate with tart wild berry fruits and sour citrus tones propelled by vibrant acidity. An especially intense and tightly knit Granato, this will pay dividends in the cellar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farm Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40875263819856,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/ForadoriGranatoTeroldego_6ae7af9a-6326-4ca9-affa-291455c07668.jpg?v=1680558723"},{"product_id":"fasoli-gino-pieve-vecchia-bianco-2018","title":"Fasoli Gino Pieve Vecchia Bianco 2018","description":"","brand":"Garber\/Sete","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40948270530640,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/no_image_20656620-72fb-4d45-bec1-43fdef71d8c2.png?v=1728612907"},{"product_id":"montevertine-montevertine-2021","title":"Montevertine Montevertine 2021","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"italic text-sm text-red pb-2\"\u003eThe 2021 Montevertine is a huge, potent wine. Dark, rich, and powerful, it possesses tremendous depth – drinkers will have to be patient. The inclusion of new vineyards in the Docciole sector have altered Montevertine; it’s now a darker, more virile wine from mostly younger vines, in relative terms. Even at this young stage it presents a mind-boggling display of explosive aromatics, vibrant fruit, and driving structure; the purity of the flavors is stunning. A bit stylistically different from the house style, but shaping up to be majestic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVines for the flagship Rosso come from a variety of parcels: primarily from the \u003cem\u003eMontevertine\u003c\/em\u003e plot itself (2.5 hectares of south-southeast-exposed vines planted in 1982) just below the house itself, but also from nearby \u003cem\u003eVillanova\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Pesa\u003c\/em\u003e, along with choicer parcels from the \u003cem\u003eSelvole\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIl Casino\u003c\/em\u003e vineyards mentioned above. Just as with 'Pian del Ciampolo,' fermentation takes place naturally in enormous cement vats, but this spends a second year in cask before being bottled. 2021 had plenty of raina dn even maturation, but the challenge was in taming the huge tannins, noted Paolo Salvi, the estate’s longtime consulting oenologist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40950944530512,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/MontevertineMontevertine.jpg?v=1701124174"},{"product_id":"cantine-garrone-prunent-2020","title":"Cantine Garrone Prunent 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn achingly bright, uber fresh and immensely drinkable Nebbiolo, there are plenty of parallels that can be drawn here to the Chiavennasca wines of its latitudinal cousins to the east in Valtellina. Dark forest fruits, wild strawberry, rose water, and an almost lactic strawberry yogurt character dominate a high-toned nose. Sleek, super-juicy, yet redolent of its high-altitude, cool-climate birthplace, flavors of fresh raspberries, sour cherry bitterness, more wild strawberry, and little tart red plums drive a mouthful that is plushed up a touch with hints of cranberry jam and rosehip marmalade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth-driven aromas and savory herbs open the nose of this wine. Dried red cherry, spiced tea and crushed stone create a meditative experience on the palate that deserves to be alongside roasted savory dishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winemonger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40962299330640,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/CantineGarronePrunentNebbioloPiedmont2017_0074f589-c97b-4060-98d7-050c2f0cc3b1.jpg?v=1698797461"},{"product_id":"massimago-amarone-della-valpolicella-2018","title":"Massimago Amarone Della Valpolicella 2018","description":"A veritable spice rack on the nose, the wine sees a core of cherry liqueur laden with black fig, plum compote, dark chocolate, exotic spice and crushed rock minerals. The fruit weight here is undoubtedly at the richer end, but a firm spine of cool, minty balsamic, delicate, dense and puckering tannins, and vibrating acidity lend the wine so much direction and focus that at no point does one feel lost in the sauce, so to speak. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Vinity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41016605212752,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/MassimagoAmaroneDellaValpolicella_d7f4a27a-717d-49d3-8021-e88b74a35a3a.jpg?v=1683752934"},{"product_id":"milziade-antano-sagrantino-di-montefalco-colleallodole-2017","title":"Milziade Antano Sagrantino di Montefalco Colleallodole 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Montefalco Sagrantino ‘Colleallodole,’ the estate’s top cuvee, rolls out a luminous ruby-red, offering up initial layers of bright red cherry, dark plum, and sweet spice with a hint of menthol livening the nose a touch. After 24 months in large botti and another 12 months bottle, the mouth offers richness and luscious weight on entry; the wine bristles almost to the point of austerity in the mouth (at this early stage in it’s life) but showcases a fairly polished profile of sweet balsamic nuance on top of the long ripe dark fruit-driven finish. A knockout Sagrantino, and just entering its prime drinking window.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T Edward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41027654385744,"sku":"210000003846","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/MilziadeAntanoSagrantinoDiMontefalcoColleallodoleUmbria2011.jpg?v=1593044262"},{"product_id":"cossignani-le-tempo-sangiovese-metodo-classico-rose-nv","title":"Cossignani Le Tempo Sangiovese Metodo Classico Rose NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% estate organically grown Sangiovese, from the San Pietro single vineyard. Grapes are picked by parcel and fermented separately in cement vats (85%) and barriques (15%), with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePied de Cuve\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dosage (6g\/L) is simply base wine and cane sugar. Disgorged after min 24 months on the lees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A vertical, fragrant and vibrant rose with delicious notes of currant, rose petals, rosemary, grapefruit and orange blossom. A unique rendition of Sangiovese. 3500 bottles made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucidity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41029329420368,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/CossignaniLETempoSpumanteBrutRose.jpg?v=1735695278"},{"product_id":"giacomo-conterno-nebbiolo-dalba-arione-2022","title":"Giacomo Conterno Nebbiolo d'Alba Arione 2021","description":"","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41055185043536,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/ConternoNebbioloArione.png?v=1756597501"},{"product_id":"bergmannhof-hoamet-rosso-2020","title":"Bergmannhof Hoamet Rosso 2020","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFour generations of the Pichler family  live in the same small stone farmhouse home, farm the same vines their family has been tending to almost a millennium, and produce organically farmed, classic examples of Südtirol Schiava, Lagrein, and a small amount of French varieties. Located in Eppan, in the heart of the Südtirol – Italy's only Deutsche speaking region – the architecture, cuisine, and culture in this area is Austrian, and the region's reds have less in common with the powerful, sanguine, tannic reds of Tuscany or Piedmont that define Italy in the minds of many wine lovers, than the the finesse of their Northern counterparts. Starting in 1978, Karl and Josef Pichler decided to strike out and process the grapes from their 3-hectare vineyard themselves; now Johannes and Benjamin Pichler, representing the third generation, have been making wine from the farm's own vines for over 40 years. The family’s nature-oriented and sustainable winegrowing methods, combined with expert, uncompromising cellaring techniques – long aging in wooden barrels and long lees aging, sulphites kept to a minimum and all unnecessary fining or filtration avoided – result in genuine, terroir-driven wines that fully retain their character as they age. Their wines feel like a step out of time, and while extremely limited, they are reliably exceptional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transparent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41069424738384,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/BergmannhofHoamet.jpg?v=1738373659"},{"product_id":"pizzo-coca-inferno-valtellina-superiore-2018","title":"Pizzo Coca Inferno Valtellina Superiore 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom Lorenzo’s small holdings, he produces five Nebbiolo wines, each of which is resplendent of high altitude characteristics: heavenly, forward aromatics wedded to finesse-driven, silky tannins making for smooth wines of delicate power. All Lorenzo’s wines are hand-harvested, unfined, unfiltered and are made using indigenous yeasts, with very little addition of SO2. One of the great crus of Valtellina, Inferno does in fact take its name from the warm sun’s rays that can shine on the high terraces for a few hours late in the day, so working there can be like an… What’s in the bottle confirms the hard work: truly Superiore while unlike anything else, 34 days of skin contact and 12 months of ageing in neutral barrel deliver otherworldly complexity from what may be Lorenzo’s best vintage. The barren earth there is made up of schist and sandstone, giving character and vigor to the wines – intensely fruited, powerful,  and captivating. First to the fore are rose petal and menthol, fresh cranberry and leather, as fine-grained tannins carry concentrated flavors of ripe raspberry, star anise, Earl Grey and red licorice. Light on its feet, this boasts complexity and depth without ever losing the soaring feeling of its high-altitude origins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palermo Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41083914846288,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/PizzoCocaInferno.png?v=1739570490"},{"product_id":"cantina-del-pino-albesani-barbaresco-2013","title":"Cantina del Pino Albesani Barbaresco 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the estate of Renato Vacca -- the family that founded famed co-op Produttori \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edel\u003c\/span\u003e Barbaresco in 1958. Theirs is a lithe and quite pretty Barbaresco showing very well right now, with extra intensity in terms of its aromas - wild rose, lilac and cherry - and a good dose of crushed mineral, smoke and spice alongside fine-grained tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41115348107344,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/CantinaDelPinoAlbesani.png?v=1741758105"},{"product_id":"oddero-barolo-monvigliero-2020","title":"Oddero Barolo Monvigliero 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nocopy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 is a nuanced, brilliant wine. Sweet floral and spice notes are beautifully delineated. Medium in body and gracious, with lovely inner perfume. Oddero bought this parcel in 2017 and used the fruit in their straight Barolo in vintages 2017, 2018 and 2019; this is the first year bottling on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oliver McCrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41116550168656,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/products\/OdderoBaroloRoccheDiCastiglione.jpg?v=1644540355"},{"product_id":"cantina-della-volta-brutrosso-lambrusco-2018","title":"Cantina della Volta BrutRosso Lambrusco NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChristian Bellei is a 3rd generation winemaker, his father sent him to Reims (Champagne) for his technical training, and Christian has returned to Italy with a vision of making a world class sparkling wine from the native grape of his area: Lambrusco di Sorbara. In 2010, together with his partners, he restored and brought back to life his grand-father’s winery in Bomporto, and today he crafts some of Italy’s most coveted sparkling wines. This is 100% Lambrusco di Sorbara, interpreted with the Classic\/Champagne Method. Loaded with aromas of raspberry and wild berry and a touch of citrus peel. At least 36 months on the lees, with 5.5 g\/l dosage, this is an incredibly versatile wine, all the flavors of Lambrusco and all the elegance and balance of Metodo Classico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucidity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41125947310160,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/CantinaDellaVoltaBrutRosso.png?v=1742244096"},{"product_id":"luigi-tecce-calipso-rosato-2022","title":"Luigi Tecce Calipso Rosato 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Aglianico from 20-year-old vines. Native yeast with spontaneous fermentation. Hand-picked grapes are directly pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Élevage for 12 months in stainless steel and 12 months in bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Master of Taurasi, this powerful, structured and serious Rosato of Aglianico will change the way you think about pink wines.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA wine we're always eager to get our hands on, this\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erosé from a vineyard some 20 years old is the classic wine to be forgotten in the cellar. Despite the short maceration and ageing in steel to preserve its finer, more aromatic character, the terroir creates a wine with muscle, crystalline tannin and first-class acidity.  Its capacity for aging brings to mind some legendary labels from France. Savory, deep, brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PortoVino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41134847918160,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/TecceCalipsoRosato.png?v=1743035863"},{"product_id":"podere-casaccia-foglia-tonda-rosso-2020","title":"Podere Casaccia Foglia Tonda Rosso 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFoglia Tonda (meaning 'round leaf' in Italian) is another rare, ancient local Tuscan variety, dating back to the early Renaissance, saved and brought back to new life by the Morettis. From old vines lovingly cultivated according to biodynamic principles, it ferments spontaneously, then ages in wood and steel with no added SO2. Intense and of unforgettable personality: marasca cherries, pickled capers, spring flowers, and willow essence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soil Expedition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41150967480400,"sku":null,"price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/CasacciaFogliaTonda.png?v=1764974583"},{"product_id":"alta-vigna-la-baccante-falanghina-2022","title":"Alta Vigna La Baccante Falanghina 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eInspired by the William Adolphe Bouguereau painting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Youth of Bacchus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e that graces the label, Altavigna’s ‘La Baccante’ springs forth out of the glass with green apple aromatics, honey, and melon. After manual harvest, the grapes ferment in stainless steel, before brief periods in cement and bottle, keeping things fresh and lithe. Lightly textural but with a clean, to-the-point finish, this mineral-driven and zesty Falanghina is the perfect match any salty, briny cuisine that begs for a break from an intensity of flavor. With time open, softer herbal, yellow citrus, and almond components emerge, but never losing that mouth-watering acidity to keep you coming back for more. Campania in a glass!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41170449891408,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/AltavignaFalanghinaLaBaccante.png?v=1747310586"},{"product_id":"paolo-bea-montefalco-rosso-riserva-vigna-pipparello-2019","title":"Paolo Bea Montefalco Rosso Riserva Vigna Pipparello 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE FOR PICK UP OR SHIPPING JUNE 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cru \u003cem\u003ePipparello\u003c\/em\u003e is situated at 400 meters altitude with soils of clay and gravel, and this bottling displays Bea’s skillful touch with Sangiovese, which achieves a wilder and more powerful expression here than in neighboring Tuscany. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprising 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano, and 15% Sagrantino, 'Pipparello'  harnesses the combination of power and energy that characterizes Bea at his best, and its lengthy 60-day maceration manifests as seamless concentration rather than undue structure. 'Pipparello' spends a total of 12-24 months in steel, then 2 years in botti in order to integrate its elements, and there is certainly no shortage of material here. Y\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eouthfully intense, the 2019 smolders up with a hauntingly dark bouquet of grilled herbs, cloves, flowery undergrowth and dried black cherries. This mixes silken textures with a wonderfully graceful feel, showing vividly pure red berry fruits and a cascade of spices, all offset by a tinge of sour citrus. This puckers the cheeks with concentration and a coating of fine-grained tannins, finishing structured yet with immaculate balance and poise. Rosy inner florals and sour cherry resonate. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBury the 2019 deep in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41184815841360,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/PaolaBeaMontefalcoRossoRiservaVignaPipparelloUmbriaSagrantinoSangiovese_fcd58f8c-4d6f-4e40-95a1-7327665068f3.jpg?v=1691025679"},{"product_id":"paolo-bea-umbria-rosso-de-veo-2019","title":"Paolo Bea Rosso de Veo Umbria Rosso 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVAILABLE FOR PICK UP OR SHIPPING JUNE 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Rosso de Veo ('Veo' being the way the family’s name is pronounced in old Umbrian dialect), is a selection of the Bea estate’s younger Sagrantino vines, principally from the 'Cerrete' vineyard which graces the highest point in Montefalco, between 1300 and 1500 feet above sea level. \u003cspan face=\"roboto, helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\"\u003eSince the 2005 vintage, it's pure Sagrantino, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003evinified in a similar fashion to the single vineyard bottlings with a long cuvaison of forty to fifty days, and a total of 4 years of elevage before release. The 2019 vintage is intense, with a burst of dried black cherries, autumnal spices and rubbed sage. This is a dark and brooding vintage for Veo, with depths of ripe red and blue fruit propelled by zesty acidity. Saline minerals saturate, and a primary concentration forms toward the close. It finishes dramatically long and tannic, yet they are round and soft contoured. Licorice and a tart cranberry concentration linger on and on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full md:w-1\/5 md:mr-4 space-y-1 lg:space-y-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan face=\"roboto, helvetica neue, helvetica, arial, sans-serif\" color=\"#000000\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41184817348688,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/PaoloBeaRossoDeVeoSagrantinoUmbria_b6886b24-4c47-4d7d-8903-ab8745e71da1.jpg?v=1713987106"},{"product_id":"massimago-mariabella-ripasso-2022","title":"Massimago Mariabella Ripasso 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis lithe but savory red is made with the classic Valpolicella blend of local grape varieties: Corvina, Corvinone, and Rodinella, grown with utmost care in Camilla's pergola-trained vineyards, in a mix of limstone-rich, clay, and sandy soils. The Ripasso method means that dried grapes from the estate's Amarone production are added to the wine for a secondary fermentation, bolstering the structure and depth of the final product. 'MariaBella' is big on the fruit but balanced by a heap of baking spices and black pepper, with intense notes of red cherry, raspberry, blood orange, balsamic, and mint. Acidity is on point, making this an ideal red to have with braised meats or BBQ – perfect for this early spring season. (And check out \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/6A9J6nmBXbQoToama7s3og\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/6A9J6nmBXbQoToama7s3og\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/6A9J6nmBXbQoToama7s3og\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCamilla's playlist\u003c\/a\u003e to go with it!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41188098342992,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/MassimagoMariaBellaVapolicellaRipasso_70517945-a49e-4266-9471-5fcc40762689.jpg?v=1712643666"},{"product_id":"emidio-pepe-pecorino-dabruzzo-2022","title":"Emidio Pepe Pecorino d'Abruzzo 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAt times an overlooked variety, this raises Pecorino to its highest heights. From the youngest vines on the estate, fruit is hand-harvested and crushed by foot (to maintain its more attractive aromas) and finished in a basket press; the 2020 growing season had its ups and downs but the Pecorino, with its typical precocity, reaching full phenolic maturity early in the harvest. Fresh citrus, green apple, and caramel linger on the nose and in the mouth. Layers of sour orchard fruit, delicate herbs (sage, thyme, mint) with balsamic nuance accompany a rich texture (with textbook Pecorino creaminess mid-palate), and a long, almond finish. Leaner and brighter than the Trebbiano, this is still plenty generous, deep, and flavorful, showing a multifaceted quality that lingers impressively on the back end. Pecorino’s mouth-searing acidity is evident on the palate despite the 100% malolactic fermentation. So much poise and tension, it's going to be a stunner, you just need to keep the cork in for a few years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver McCrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41195815600208,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/PepePecorino_2fe36a80-8c6e-442c-bac6-6ed8f2a2a026.png?v=1687473433"},{"product_id":"horiot-champagne-en-barmont-seve-blanc-de-noirs-2017","title":"Horiot Champagne En Barmont Sève Blanc de Noirs 2017","description":"","brand":"Farm Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41198148223056,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/no_image_7c3189a4-54c3-48fa-8c28-6aadcd313863.png?v=1711819304"},{"product_id":"cave-gargantua-labie-torerette-superieur-2022","title":"Cave Gargantua Labié Torerette Superieur 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCave Gargantua is the story of Laurent Cuneaz and his family who are based in Gressan. Named after the giant mountain depression formed from glacial debris known as Gargantua, Laurent developed his passion for vineyards and wine from his grandfather on those slopes. Their connection to their land is deep. Laurent and his brother André are renting some new vineyards in Morgex, too, known for its white variety, Prié. In 2013 Laurent left his position working in the winery of Institute Agricole Régionale and started Cave Gargantua. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards of Cave Gargantua are a magical place, full of legends and folk tales. It is believed that the moraine (glacier) is tied to a Giant, it would be the pinkie finger of the giant Gargantua buried by a blanket of debris. Gressan Moraine, formed by glacial deposits, is a protected nature reserve on the route of the Balteo Hiking Trail through the Valle d’Aosta; its particular appearance has inspired many legends, some of which talk of Gargantua the giant, a character invented by Rabelais in 1532. The moraine is said to be the giant’s big toe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFrom old-vine Petit Rouge grown on steep, stony slopes, with a dash of Fumin and Vien de Nus in the mix, ‘Labié’ is both a tribute and a challenge; the name loosely translates to a kind of persistent grumbler, the one who’s never quite satisfied, always pushing for more. It fits — this is a wine that leans forward. The nose is tightly wound but expressive: tart red currants, alpine herbs, cracked pepper, and a cool, mineral edge that feels distinctly mountain-born. With air, it opens into deeper spice and a faintly ferrous note. On the palate, it’s structured and deliberate, with bright acidity cutting through layers of red fruit, earth, and subtle wood. Raised in barrel for 12 months before bottling and now three years out, the tannins are firm but not aggressive, giving the wine a sense of quiet strength. Everything here feels in perfect tension — fruit and earth, lift and depth, immediacy and restraint — finishing long, savory, and just a touch austere. It’s not trying to charm; it’s asking for attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gran Fondo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41200652320848,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/CaveGargantuaLabie.png?v=1749594458"},{"product_id":"il-carpino-vis-uvae-pinot-grigio-2013","title":"Il Carpino Vis Uvae Pinot Grigio 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e‘Vis Uvae,’ from the Latin indicating the ‘strength of the grape,’ underlines the inherent ability Nature has to make a strong and complex wine – something that the hand of man alone determines only in a relative way. This is indeed a well-built and hearty Pinot Grigio, done in the ‘Ramato’ style common to this corner of the world. As a result of at least a week of contact between the purple skins of the Pinot Grigio and the must after pressing, the wine is given its quintessential coppery notes; originally this was the appearance all Pinot Grigio had, but with the advent of new winemaking techniques, it was preferred to vinify it in white. The result is different, not only in color but from an olfactory and a gustatory point of view. Vis Uvae sees 15 days of skin maceration (less than the other varieties they make, since it comes off the vine as a red grape), with ageing of 12 months in Slavonian botti, 11 months in steel tank and 24 months in bottle. Of course you’ll notice these have had a bit more time in bottle…We were lucky enough to visit Il Carpino in May with our importer, and got first (and only) dibs on these special library release of Vis Uvae; available quantities were tiny as you can imagine, so this month’s allocation is split between the 2010 and 2013 vintages. Both don’t miss. An amber-tawny color, it’s decidedly red fruited with pomegranate, wild strawberries, and red plums, alongside rich notes of toffee and marzipan that create a juicy palate. It's powerful, with a step up in tannins and phenolic grip here and an oilier and more mouthcoating texture, giving an overall tart but savory impression. Truly kaledescopic and one to take your time with – and cellar temp, around 55 degrees, is best for service. The pairing possibilities are endless here, but why not keep it simple with a super classic frico Friulano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friuli Italian Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41201391763536,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/IlCarpinoVisUvae.png?v=1749689231"},{"product_id":"pietrantonj-cerasuolo-dabruzzo-2021","title":"Pietrantonj Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eA house with records dating back to 1791 and an official start in 1830, Italo Pietrantonj is as old as it gets for wineries from Abruzzo (literally the oldest). Eight winemaking generations deep in the town of Vittorita, Pietrantonj is rich with family heritage and tradition. Now the winery is run by two sisters, Roberta and Alice, whose great-great-great-grandfather Niccolo was the first certified winemaker in the Abruzzo region, gaining a diploma from the Royal School of Conegliano Veneto in 1889. Just over 60 hectares of estate vineyards high up in the rolling hills of the Apinine Mountains are farmed today. In a respectful nod to its roots, the house shows off its 9,500 gallon oak and walnut barrels (now lined with stainless steel for preservation and continued use) from 1870, and two 37,000 gallon tanks lined with beautiful Murano tiles that were built in 1893. A house with as much history as their wines have depth and intrigue, the classic wines of Pietrantonj are not to be missed. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCerasuolo d’Abruzzo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a classically styled rosé from the Abruzzo region where the grapes are solely sourced from the Collina Tesa vineyard, and after a very gentle pressing, the juice is only macerated for 12-16 hours with the skins in order to impart the perfect pink cherry hue.  Fantastically fresh, bright, a touch floral, and loaded with lovely earth tones and fruit, this Classic Cherry (Cerasuolo) wine fits the ideal dry yet gastronomic rosé profile. Harmoniously balanced, with a lingering finish backed by hints of almond, this wine is always well suited for the dinner table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bon Vivant Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41229637484624,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/PietrantonjCerasuolo.png?v=1752184469"},{"product_id":"balbiano-freisa-di-chieri-2018","title":"Balbiano Freisa di Chieri 2018","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt would be a stretch to call Balbiano an  ‘urban winery,’ but only a small one. The estate sits just outside the town of Chieri, a mere 20 kilometers east of central Torino. Melchiorre Balbiano founded it here in 1941, farming and trading grapes before securing his wine wholesale license. In the post-war years, his son Franco took over, swapping a chemistry career for the cellar. He modernized the operation, moving to a 19th-century farmhouse, introducing bottled wines, and sending them well beyond Piedmont. As president of the Freisa di Chieri and Collina Torinese consortium, he championed the native Freisa grape, raising its profile through research and advocacy. In 2003, the third generation — Luca Balbiano — restored the historic vineyard at Turin’s Villa della Regina, creating Vigna Villa della Regina, Italy’s only DOC wine grown within a city.  Today, 22 hectares of vineyards in Collina Torinese yield benchmark Freisa alongside Barbera, Bonarda, and Malvasia. Balbiano remains rooted in its hills, now shaped by three generations,  just across the river from downtown Torino and a grape’s throw away from the famous \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mole_Antonelliana\"\u003eMole Antonelliana\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreisa is a close relative to Nebbiolo, and like it, has a long and often noble history throughout Piemonte as both a solo and a blending grape. In recent decades though it’s often been relegated to making fizzy, slightly sweet (“amabile”) everyday wines, which can be charming but maybe not much more. Balbiano is one of a handful of producers who still make a freisa classico – i.e., vinifying it dry and treating it with the same seriousness as its more prestigious cousin. Raised on the historic urban vineyard of Villa della Regina, grapes  see long fermentation in stainless steel and aging in 500-liter French oak tonneaux. Aromas unfold gradually: wild raspberry and dried rose petals mingle with pink pepper and a subtle mineral thread of crushed stone, evoking the calcareous soils and centuries of vine roots. On the palate, vibrant red fruits are sculpted by bright, energetic acidity and supple yet precise tannins. Layers of forest floor, tobacco leaf, and graphite emerge with aeration, adding nuance without overshadowing the fruit. The finish is long and contemplative, leaving a whisper of bitter cherry and saline minerality. This is Freisa elevated — an elegant, intelligent wine that balances finesse with the unmistakable character of its place, old-school while still being fresh and lively, a wine of gravitas but not weightiness. It deserves decanting for an hour or two and a Burgundy stem.          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41273314443344,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/BalbianoFreisaDiChieri.png?v=1754695750"},{"product_id":"lano-rocche-masslupo-barbaresco-2020","title":"Lano Rocche Massalupo Barbaresco 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eGianluigi Lano is an understated, stoic man who works a small certified organic farmstead in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, Barbaresco. His wines are complex and classically styled, but always offer plenty of truffle\/floral intrigue to compliment the instantly gratifying dark fruit. There is no modern technology in the cellar. The most impactful \"technique\" is that Gianluigi refuses to release wines until they're truly ready to drink. If that means the Barbera needs 4 years in barrel\/bottle or the Barbaresco needs 5 or 6, so be it. Each wine leaves the cellar when it is ready, and no sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base text-blue-gray space-y-6 WysiwygAnchors\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of elegance and intensity – a reminder that Barolo may be King, but Barbaresco has all the grace of a Queen. In this wine the qualities that make Nebbiolo such an enticing variety are on full display. The nose is perfumed with high-toned red fruits, roses, liquorice and soil, while the he palate is gives wild strawberry fruit and aromatic spice against a framework of plentiful, velvet tannins and bright acidity. Precise and nuanced, patience will no doubt reward considerate drinkers with more intriguing development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Transparent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41283825467472,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/LanoBarbaresco.png?v=1755037578"},{"product_id":"carpineti-nzu-rosso-2020","title":"Carpineti Nzu Rosso 2020","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘NZÙ,’ meaning ‘together’ in the local dialect, is a tribute to one of Italy’s most ancient and elusive grapes: Nero Buono. Once nearly lost to time, this dark-skinned variety traces its origins to pre-Roman Lazio, with legend crediting its arrival in Corìto the fifth century BCE, when the statesman Cincinnato retired from battle to farm the land. Recent DNA studies confirmed what local growers long suspected, that Nero Buono has no known genetic relatives, making it one of Italy’s rarest truly indigenous grapes. Today, fewer than 300 acres remain under vine, nearly all around the town of Cori. The NZÙ bottling captures the ancient pulse of this variety through natural, elemental methods. Late-harvest Nero Buono grapes, grown biodynamically, are fermented spontaneously with native yeasts and matured in terracotta amphorae made from local Cori clay. The amphorae, ranging from 450 to 700 liters, breathe life into the wine while softening its natural rusticity. In the glass, NZÙ is both wild and refined: dark bramble fruit and blackberry com\u003cimg\u003epote wrapped in earthy spice and iron tones, lifted by a natural freshness. The texture is supple yet grounded, its tannins firm but now graceful. It’s a wine that bridges centuries, a living thread from Lazio’s forgotten past to its vibrant, enduring future. Drink now – 2030.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSituated on the lower slopes of the Lepini mountains in southeastern Lazio, around 50km south of Rome, the ancient hilltop village of Cori dates all the way back to the fourth century B.C. and was supposedly settled almost 300 years \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eprior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e to the Italian capital. It is here that the Carpineti family have for generations now tended to a patchwork of grape vines, today led by current-day patriarch Marco Caprineti, who has guided the estate forward since taking the reins in 1986. Having converted the entire property to organic viticulture in the mid 1990s, Marco is now employing biodynamic principles both among his vines and in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecantina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, with the estate also doubling as a ‘vine nursery’ of sorts, the vineyards playing home to some of the few plantings of obscure varietals like Nero Buono, Greco Moro, and Bellone still remaining anywhere in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41325163905104,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/Nzu2.png?v=1771287862"},{"product_id":"bisson-bianchetta-genovese-u-pastine-2024","title":"Bisson Bianchetta Genovese u Pastine 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e'U Pastine' is local Genovese dialect meaning something that is unique or special. Hence the grape variety of Bianchetta Genovese. This classic Ligurian white is gently pressed and undergoes a slow fermentation, following by an extended period on the ‘lees’ which gives the wine texture and dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41326065287248,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/BissonUPastine_33b285b1-dd9e-4722-b3b9-1b15b7a4822f.jpg?v=1707590262"},{"product_id":"lageder-misto-mare-bianco-2024","title":"Lageder Misto Mare Bianco 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInspired by the diversity of the Dolomites, Misto Mare blends grapes from sustainable and biodynamically farmed vineyards of our vintner partners that are in conversion. This wine unites over 14 grape varieties from new partners, including white and red grapes sourced from various regions of Alto Adige, showcasing a range of altitudes and soils. The combination of different grape varieties reveals a captivating complexity. The name Misto Mare originates from the fact that Alto Adige was once covered by a vast ocean (Mare) 200 million years ago, while Misto translates to mixed, signifying the blend of multiple grapes. The label was created by acclaimed Finnish artist, Klaus Haapaniemi, who is celebrated for his imaginative and intricate illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chambers \u0026 Chambers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41334354477136,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/LagederMistoMare.png?v=1757545459"},{"product_id":"giulia-negri-barolo-serradenari-2021","title":"Giulia Negri Barolo Serradenari 2021","description":"","brand":"Kermit Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41365615902800,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/GiuliaNegriBaroloLaTartufaia_066a9f2a-4298-41ad-b8db-1feab3ec5dbe.jpg?v=1716941173"},{"product_id":"giulia-negri-barolo-la-tartufaia-2021","title":"Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufaia 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLa Tartufaia is a divinely atmospheric truffle forest in the heart of La Morra where Giulia Negri’s vineyards run parallel. The wines produced here, from clay-rich soil, are textbook examples of classically structured Barolo typical of the area. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromas of ripe berries, cedar, truffle and eucalyptus form the nose. Linear and rather austere, the palate offers sour cherry, ground clove and a hint of black tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRounded tannins, salty minerality, and pure Nebbiolo fruit make this wine an essential selection for any cellar, especially in such a stellar vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kermit Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41365615935568,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/GiuliaNegriBaroloLaTartufaia_066a9f2a-4298-41ad-b8db-1feab3ec5dbe.jpg?v=1716941173"},{"product_id":"giulia-negri-barolo-marassio-2021","title":"Giulia Negri Barolo Marassio 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kermit Lynch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41365617475664,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/GiuliaNegriBaroloLaTartufaia_066a9f2a-4298-41ad-b8db-1feab3ec5dbe.jpg?v=1716941173"},{"product_id":"san-fereolo-coste-di-valanche-langhe-bianco-2020","title":"San Fereolo Coste di Valanche Langhe Bianco 2020","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe see the ‘Coste di Valanche’ as a shout-out not only to Nicoletta’s impeccable taste – these are simply two of her favorite varieties, so she planted them – but to the undersung heterogeneity, and perhaps, quirkier aspects, of the region, particularly among its finest, most dedicated and idiosyncratic producers. It’s not just all Nebbiolo, folks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the mid-2010s, Nicoletta was forced to cease production of her much-loved ‘Coste di Riavolo,’ as the parcel of Riesling and Gewürztraminer she used for it was ill beyond rescue. In 2017, she planted these two varieties anew, in the cooler upper reaches of the Rocca Ciglie vineyard at 650 meters altitude, and in 2020 launched this new cuvée, what you have here today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Riesling and 10% Gewurztraminer, fermented spontaneously and macerated on its skins for five days, combined with the elegance-enhancing character of the newer source vineyard, it’s brighter, finer, and slightly more delicate than its predecessor. It still packs a punch, however, with charred pineapple, jasmine, and a twist of summer savory bursting forth, followed by baked pear and juicy yellow orchard fruit. A snap of Granny Smith skin and a touch of glycerine keep it taut yet supple; the palate is sleek and polished, balancing refined weight with a lean, cheek-tingling acidity. Finishing bright and precise, this leaves a clean hit of bitter almond and citrus tang that lingers just long enough to make you want more – classic Riesling, and classic Nicoletta. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41366518071376,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/SanFereoloCosteDiValanche.png?v=1760480865"},{"product_id":"caprili-brunello-di-montalcino-2020","title":"Caprili Brunello di Montalcino 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGiacomo's 2020 showcases the dark side of Sangiovese, with more black fruit than red. A mass of crushed stone minerality off to reveal spice orange peels and inches. Silken and round, it has a polished core of ripe blackberries offset by a tinge of sour citrus toward the close. Finishes with loads of tension as edgy tannins resonate and hints of licorice fade slowly. \u003cspan\u003eDrink 2026-2038.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGiacomo Bartolommei is the 4th generation in his family to make wine for the Caprili Estate, one of the earliest in Montalcino. At only 34 years of age, he has honed his craft admirably, earning awards for the estate as well as respect from the region’s long-time stalwarts, while still remaining somewhat under-the-radar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41368003182672,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/CapriliBrunelloDiMontalcino.jpg?v=1708391714"},{"product_id":"zambolin-vallelonga-costa-della-sesia-nebbiolo-2022","title":"Zambolin Vallelonga Costa della Sesia Nebbiolo 2022","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true Alto Piemontese garagiste, Fabio Zambolin inherited his grandparent’s vineyards and converted their garage into a winery. While his organic vineyards are inside the Lessona appellation, his garage cantina is only a few meters outside of the legal boundary, which limits him to the ‘Coste della Sesia’ label, making for one of the best-priced non-Lessona, Lessona wines out there. Lessona is composed of perhaps the most unique soil in the region, yellow and orange marine sands of volcanic origin, which lend its Nebbiolo a silken elegance and a sense of refinement – a firm handshake through a soft glove. Fabio’s is wildly expressive: light in color, deep in flavor, with red cherry, iron, and wild herbs, long and lean with a whisper of tannin and tons of nerve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Source","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41388988399696,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/ZambolinVallelonga.png?v=1762881380"},{"product_id":"sette-nizza-barbera-2021","title":"Sette Nizza Barbera 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Monferrato region has emerged as Piemonte’s new ‘wine laboratory’ so to speak, and experimentation is extensive at the newly-founded Sette estate, where the comedic and talented duo of experienced wine trade pro, Gino Della Porta, and well-known enologist, Gianluca Colombo, have come together to expose new dimensions of the region’s widely pedestrianized indigenous varieties. 100% Barbera from 75-year-old vines, this is v\u003cspan\u003eelvety, fruity and spicy, with round tannins and fresh acidity. Aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry, fresh tobacco, espresso, dark chocolate \u0026amp; smoked chipotle peppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Source","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41389144440912,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/SetteNizzaBarbera.png?v=1762995201"},{"product_id":"rocca-coeli-passopisciaro-etna-rosso-2018","title":"Rocca Coeli Passopisciaro Etna Rosso 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eNestled between Etna's Passopisciaro and Solicchiata, sourced from 80 year old vines, emerges an elegant 100% Nerello Mascalese by Rocca Coeli. Aromatics of smoke, flint, dark currant, rose and Mediterranean scrub gives way to layers of morello cherry, cranberry, star anise, thyme and graphite on the palate. Packed with elegance and mineral tension along with fine tannins and crisp acidity this Etna Rosso pairs well with oily fish like sardines, tuna, and swordfish, as well as heavier, meaty dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41390210973776,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/RoccaCoeliEnaRosso.png?v=1761948209"},{"product_id":"istine-chianti-classico-cavarchione-gran-selezione-2023","title":"Istine Chianti Classico Cavarchione Gran Selezione 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLocated in the commune of Gaiole and planted in 2010, the Cavarchione vineyard produces punchy wines that are usually a bit more broad-shouldered than Angela's other crus. Dense and explosive, a blast of dark cheery, blackberry, graphite, dried herbs, menthol, and sage set the tone here. This is a potent wine that really showcases the distinctive textural richness of Gaiole, with ripe, finely honed tannins that bring the wine into perfect harmony. Time in the glass releases the aromatics nicely. With a long, inviting finish, this is the definition of elegance meets power. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Istine only works with autochthonous varieties, so it's 100% Sangiovese with their Chiantis, and has been certified organic since 2016. The wines are aged the old-fashioned way, in large 20hl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebotti grandi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof neutral oak, after a prolonged skin maceration that can last as long as six weeks.  Production is small - only about 60-70,000 bottles and the family does not envision expanding much.  Their 26 hectares of galestro (rocky schist) and alberese (sandstone) are some of the highest-elevation vineyards around: some 400-600 meters above sea level, which exactly suits their pure, linear aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver McCrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41396778205264,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/IstineCavarchione.jpg?v=1731536141"},{"product_id":"istine-chianti-classico-vigna-istine-gran-selezione-2022","title":"Istine Chianti Classico Vigna Istine Gran Selezione 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Istine vineyard, a high altitude single vineyard at 480-550 meters, was planted by Angela in 2002, on a site that was so rocky and difficult to clear that her brother – in vineyard construction and management business — said he would have bailed on any other customer. We're glad he didn't! The 2022 is the most reticent of these three; even so, it impresses with its notable energy and tension. Succulent Morello cherry, raspberry, blood orange, white pepper and star anise open in the glass. It’s compact and nervy – this site, surrounded by forest on nearly all sides, handled the heat of 2022 well – with lots of personality to unwind. While already tempting, give it time to fully develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIstine only works with autochthonous varieties, so it's 100% Sangiovese with their Chiantis, and has been certified organic since 2016. The wines are aged the old-fashioned way, in large 20hl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ebotti grandi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eof neutral oak, after a prolonged skin maceration that can last as long as six weeks.  Production is small - only about 60-70,000 bottles and the family does not envision expanding much.  Their 26 hectares of galestro (rocky schist) and alberese (sandstone) are some of the highest-elevation vineyards around: some 400-600 meters above sea level, which exactly suits their pure, linear aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver McCrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41397030322256,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/IstineVIstine.jpg?v=1731536189"},{"product_id":"graziani-rosso-di-mezzo-2022","title":"Federico Graziani Rosso di Mezzo 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFederico Graziani’s path to Etna began early. Named Italy’s Best Sommelier at just 23, he built his reputation as a writer, scholar, and tireless student of wine before turning his attention to the mountain. After earning his degree in viticulture and enology, he apprenticed with Etna visionary Salvo Foti, whose mentorship shaped both his technical precision and his respect for tradition. Today, Fede farms a mosaic of vineyards on Etna’s north face in Passopisciaro and Montelaguardia, where Nerello Mascalese thrives among ancient, pre-phylloxera vines rooted in volcanic sand. This is a special place with its own unique ecosystem featuring remarkable climatic variability and a variegated landscape teeming with life. For the past 2000 years, people here have been growing vineyards in small plots of land reclaimed from the mountain, living in symbiosis with the volcano and adapting to the power and unpredictability of its elements. A member of the Maestranza dei Vigneri, Fede works with minimal intervention, relying on native yeasts, old vines, and intuition to guide each cuvée. His wines mirror the man: refined, intense, and deeply Sicilian, expressions of altitude, patience, and volcanic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFrom a single 35-year-old vineyard in Contrada Feudo di Mezzo, at 600 meters on Etna’s north face, Rosso di Mezzo captures the grace and precision that define Federico’s wines. The blend — 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio — is entirely destemmed and naturally fermented, then aged 24 months in stainless steel and a small portion in neutral oak before resting six months in bottle. The resulting wine, Rosso di Mezzo, is a quietly confident expression of Etna’s north slope, refined, balanced, and unmistakably volcanic, where fruit, freshness, and stony depth meet in perfect poise. A luminous, transparent ruby in the glass, its aromas unfold gradually: wild strawberry, redcurrant, and orange zest layered with notes of anise, tobacco leaf, and fresh herbs. On the palate, it’s supple and lifted, showing fine acidity and gentle tannins that frame flavors of cherry, blood orange, and mineral spice. A flicker of flint and salt carries the finish, giving length and clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Source","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41403235139664,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/GrazianiRossoDiMezzo.png?v=1763161778"}],"url":"https:\/\/biondivino.com\/collections\/classical.oembed?page=4","provider":"Biondivino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}