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Aromas of wild cherry, red currant, violet, and dried rose unfold alongside hints of tobacco leaf, crushed herbs, and warm spice. The palate is vibrant and finely etched, with juicy red fruit carried by bright acidity and silky, finely woven tannins. Beneath its elegance lies impressive depth, revealing notes of blood orange, black tea, and stony minerality as the wine opens in the glass. The finish is long, savory, and remarkably poised, lingering with floral lift and a gentle whisper of spice. Rather than chasing power, Soffocone celebrates transparency, proving that Sangiovese can be every bit as captivating through finesse as through intensity; it’s a beautiful expression of Vincigliata's hillside terroir and one of the purest windows into Bibi’s singular vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massanois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42769614831696,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/BibiGraetzSoffocone.png?v=1783967378"},{"product_id":"bibi-graetz-casamatta-bianco-2024","title":"Bibi Graetz Casamatta Bianco 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSourced entirely from Bibi Graetz's youngest vineyards on the tiny island of Giglio, off the coast of Tuscany, ‘Casamatta’ Bianco is a blend of 60% Ansonica, 30% Vermentino, and 10% Trebbiano. The fruit is harvested by hand from steep, granite-rich terraces overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, gently pressed, and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel before resting on its lees for six months. The absence of oak allows the island's remarkable terroir — sun, wind, salt, and stone — to take center stage. Casamatta opens with aromas of Meyer lemon, white peach, citrus blossom, and wild Mediterranean herbs, lifted by a distinctly salty edge that immediately evokes Giglio's sea breezes. The palate is bright yet surprisingly textured, balancing juicy orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and a mouthwatering mineral streak born of the island's decomposed granite soils. Ansonica contributes breadth and subtle almond notes, Vermentino brings citrus and energy, while Trebbiano ties everything together with freshness and finesse. The finish is long, crisp, and briny, leaving lingering impressions of lemon zest, crushed stone, and sea spray. This absolutely captures the unmistakable character of Giglio, a rugged island where ancient vines cling to dramatic terraces above the Mediterranean, producing wines that are as sun-soaked as they are saline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Massanois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42769615355984,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7695\/files\/BibiGraetzCasamattaBianco.png?v=1783967992"},{"product_id":"i-fauri-montepulciana-dabruzzo-ottobre-rosso-2022","title":"I Fauri Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Ottobre Rosso 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMade entirely from Montepulciano grown on Chieti's clay-limestone hillsides, ‘Ottobre Rosso’ is fermented and aged exclusively in concrete, preserving both the grape's exuberant fruit and its natural vitality; nine months in concrete lends texture without softening the wine's energetic character. This opens with aromas of black cherry, wild blackberry, and Amarena cherry, layered with cracked black pepper, woodsy herbs, and a subtle smoky earthiness. The palate is generous but never heavy, balancing ripe dark fruit with bright acidity and a distinct mineral edge. Fine-grained tannins provide structure and grip, carrying the wine through a long, savory finish accented by pepper, dark plum skin, and a lingering note of crushed stone. 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The fruit is gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel, with a small portion transferred to seasoned French tonneaux for three months before the final blend is assembled and rested in bottle; the restrained use of oak adds texture rather than flavor, giving the wine added depth while allowing Pecorino's naturally incisive character to remain front and center. The 2025 opens with an expressive bouquet of grapefruit zest, white peach, rosemary, thyme, and sage, underscored by hints of citrus blossom and crushed stone. A broad yet remarkably energetic palate combines ripe orchard fruit with a bright seam of acidity and a distinctly saline finish that speaks to Abruzzo's mountain-meets-sea landscape, while a subtle creaminess from the tonneaux rounds things out without diminishing the wine's freshness. Lingering notes of herbs, lemon pith, and almond add complexity on the finish. 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Cultivated across 3 vineyards located at 30, 120 and 200 meters respectively, vines are planted to a mix of volcanic sand and smaller lava\/basalt rocks. After pressing, maceration is fairly brief - just 10-12 days - with minimal handling and maximum oxygenation of the fruit, an effort to maintain the zip and lift that hallmarks Piedirosso, while softening a potentially brawny frame of tannins. From the outset, the nose sways between tightly wound and high tension red fruit, and something wild, smokey and savage. Pomegranate molasses, fresh red and maraschino cherry, and just-ripe red plums lead the fruit elements, an ever-present flinty, mineral twang hovering behind. The palate speaks of scorched, volcanic earth both in flavor and texture, all carried with verve on a spine of classic Piedirosso acidity. 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What was once considered a flaw is now recognized as the grape's greatest strength: older vines produce fewer clusters, but with far greater concentration and character. Over the past two decades, a handful of dedicated growers have led Susumaniello's renaissance, revealing a variety capable of remarkable freshness, elegance, and unmistakable Salentine identity, and Duca Carlo Guarini's 2024 is a compelling example of why the grape has earned its newfound attention. Deep ruby in color, it opens with ripe black cherry, wild blackberry, and plum layered with cracked black pepper, licorice, and fragrant Mediterranean herbs. Despite its saturated color and generous fruit, the palate is surprisingly agile, balancing juicy dark berries with lively acidity and fine-grained tannins that keep the wine energetic from start to finish. Notes of violet, sweet spice, and a subtle mineral edge emerge with air, adding nuance without weighing the wine down. 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The 100% organically farmed Primitivo is hand-harvested from clay-limestone soils, fermented with a month-long maceration in stainless steel, then aged for two years in large 10-hectoliter French oak casks. The extended élevage builds complexity while preserving the vineyard's freshness and sense of place, resulting in a Primitivo that favors elegance over sheer power. The wine opens with concentrated aromas of black cherry, plum, and blackberry layered with tobacco leaf, clove, and sweet baking spice. On the palate it is full-bodied but remarkably composed, balancing its generous fruit with lively acidity and supple, polished tannins. Notes of cocoa nib, vanilla, and Mediterranean herbs emerge as the wine opens, adding depth without obscuring the vibrant core of fruit. The finish is long, savory, and finely structured, with a lingering mineral edge that keeps the wine lifted and inviting. 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