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Something that despite its ubiquity on Italian soils is something that you don't find so easily once you're home again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Cabernet Franc \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand a number of heirloom varietals that spends a couple of weeks on skins before ageing in cement for nine months\u003c\/span\u003e to add a nicely granular note to the unpolished tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is bottled immediately without any elaborate elevage, so carries with it a little co2, resulting in a light spritz to the wine, in lieu of the addition of sulphites. The nose is laden with pepper, the palate full of little black fruits; a real, honest and unfussy country natural wine that we'd happily drink every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monteforche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42523354792166,"sku":"TUT-MONT-LOSFU-23","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/products\/MONTEFORCHELOSFUSODICOLLINA202012.5_ED.jpg?v=1658758628"},{"product_id":"controcorrente-rosso","title":"Rosso Vermouth","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade over a base wine of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara from Daniele Piccinin, which is then steeped with a botanical tincture of thyme, helichrysum and rhubarb, before being fortified with alcohol and sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe infusion comes together for a couple of months in tank before bottling, where it is then rested for a further three months before release. The bitters really sit to the front here, with a balance of rusty mineral, herbal and earthy vegetal flavours preceding a very long finish. Perfect with a twist of orange as a spritz, or part of the makings of a killer negroni.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Controcorrente","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43014461128934,"sku":"WAY-CONTRO-ROSSO","price":34.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/products\/CONTROCORRENTEVERMOUTHROSSO17_ED.jpg?v=1658227940"},{"product_id":"fattoria-di-vaira-vincenzo-rosso-2020-biodynamic-natural-wine","title":"Rosso 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eVivid, sating wine with a rustic-leaning, unpolished quality that works on the table in just about any situation. It's half native Montepulciano and half international varietals Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Merlot; the obvious comparison would be to something from Abruzzo - cherry and plum, but with a light extraction ensuring a certain freshness prevails. Incredibly easy to get along with!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fattoria Di Vaira Vincenzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43014465323238,"sku":"CAV-VINCE-ROSSO","price":15.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/products\/FATTORIADIVAIRAVINCENZOROSSO201912.5_ED.jpg?v=1658496267"},{"product_id":"lamoresca-rosso","title":"Rosso 2023","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnmistakably Sicilian - this Nero d’Avola and Frappato blend screams sunkissed fruit, Mediterranean herbs and brine. The two varietals sit side-by-side in harmony - Nero d’Avola contributing spice, tannin and robustness while the Frappato contributes ease and red cherry frutiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a natural wine that feels resolutely Mediterranean, with plush tannins and flavours of ripe Southern fruits, flowers and wild, resinous herbs. 2023 certainly feels a little more compact and elegant than previous vintages, the perfect companion sitting alongside some rustic Sicilian food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom vines planted over sandstone and clay, high in the hills outside San Michele di Ganzaria. 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The wine o\u003c\/span\u003effers a sound investment for those not looking to reach the dizzy heights of their iconic \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/waywardwines.co.uk\/montevertine-pergole-torte-2017\/\"\u003ePergole Torte\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003ebut wishing to experience something profound from this iconic grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all their wines, they are built to go the distance and will reward those who wish to cellar them, as the bold tannic structure starts to soften and integrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the things that makes these wines so special is the uniquely cool microclimate in Radda from which they hail. They have unmistakable power, but also a certain delicacy as a result. The wine is aged for two years in \u003cspan\u003eSlavonian oak before bottling. To drink now, or over decades to come. One bottle per order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montevertine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43014473941222,"sku":"CAV-MONTE-ROSSO","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/products\/MONTEVERTINEROSSO201713.5_ED.jpg?v=1658758986"},{"product_id":"orsi-san-vito-posca-rossa","title":"Posca Rossa NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ‘NV’ in the description stands for ‘non-vintage’, meaning that thin natural wine is made from the product of more than one single year. Federico has made what he calls his ‘perpetual cuvée’ - a natural wine that slowly changes and evolves over time. The idea is a little like a simplified version of the Solera system used in Spanish sherry-making. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year wine is added to a tank that already contains wine from up to ten previous vintages; wine is then bottled from that tank roughly every six weeks throughout the year with wine taken from all the available vessels in the cellar to top it up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext vintage more new wine is added to the tank, and so the process continues. This results in leathery, spicy, developed notes from the older wine as well as a lively, fresh acidity from the younger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine will also display subtle differences depending on which bottling it comes from - check the back of the label to see when yours is dated. Always different, always the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orsi San Vito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43014475612390,"sku":"TUT-ORSI-ROSSA","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/products\/ORSISANVITOPOSCAROSSA13.5_ED.jpg?v=1658778061"},{"product_id":"le-coste-primeur","title":"Primeur 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural wine that never fails to impress with its elevated, rose garden aromas. From a cooler year, this pours a wonderful shade of purple, offering soaring notes of red berries and rose, whilst blood orange and bitter herbs offer refreshment in spades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, this is a vivid, spring-bottled wine that is really flaunting it. Many associate this grape with sweet wines, but here you can appreciate how magical it can be when fermented dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with 100% Aleatico from their “Le Spiaggette” vineyard, the grapes underwent carbonic maceration for ten days, before being pressed off to vat to finish fermentation and rest until the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting wine is incredibly lifted and perfumed, with aromas that almost jump out of the glass at you. Almost impossibly light on its feet, this iconic wine remains one of the best in its category, delivering plenty of energy and charm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Le Coste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43092380418278,"sku":"TUT-LE-COSTE-PRIMEU-24","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/Le_Coste_Primeur_2024.jpg?v=1765555875"},{"product_id":"rosso-ciello","title":"Rosso 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore-ish Sicilian Nero d’Avola for knocking back with abandon. You simply won’t get wine made with good quality fruit at a better price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine comes from one of the bigger estates we list, around 100 hectares, but the whole sprawling site is certified organic. Meaning you can get a fruit bomb Italian vino da tavola made with minimal additives on the table for just over a tenner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ciello","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43771605516518,"sku":"CAV-CIELLO-ROSSO-24","price":11.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/CielloRosso202212.5.jpg?v=1684354934"},{"product_id":"cantina-giardino-clown-oenologue","title":"Clown Oenologue 2019","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis remarkable expression of Aglianico comes from a selection of their best fruit. The wine is fermented on the skins as alternate layers of whole bunches and destemmed grapes for two months in tini, before eight months of ageing in earthenware amphorae. The result is an Aglianico of uncommon perfume, delicacy and finesse that even in the context of this producer, stands out as thrillingly unique.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cantina Giardino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44104224997606,"sku":"DNR-TUT-GIARD-CLOWN","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/CantinaGiardinoClownOenologue2019.jpg?v=1702292291"},{"product_id":"malauva-osarella","title":"Osarella 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eSangiovese full of ripe plummy fruits, spice and Mediterranean herbs, underpinned by a distinct olive-briney note and bloody minerality that ties the wine together. Super versatile, the 2023 Osarella succeeds is a touch lighter than previous vintages, without compromising on depth of flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Osarella’ is the name of the hamlet in the municipality of Orvieto where the vineyard is located. The vineyard is south-facing and characterised by clayey soils rich in fossil shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade using 100% Sangiovese, the grapes are a blend of both destemmed and whole bunches. After a long, 25 day maceration, the grapes are aged on the lees in stainless steel tanks. A wonderfully raw yet pure expression of the grape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malauva","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44362727227622,"sku":"GER-MALAUVA-OSARELLA-21","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/MALAUVAOSARELLA2021.jpg?v=1709920935"},{"product_id":"bbirbiciu-brasi","title":"Brasì 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe colour of a brick-tinged Nebbiolo in the glass, this singular red\/white blend of Catarratto and Pignatello really captures the essence of this far-flung volcanic island. Packed full of dusty black fruit, floral cherry blossom, exotic spices and the twang of salinity that the Sirocco wind brings in on the breeze, it's a fine balance between detailed layers of structure and seductive drinkability. The ancient vessels in which it is made impart a beautiful granular texture, which seems to intwine with the herbal, amaro-esque bitters of the long finish. Given a light chill and a few moments to open up in the glass, this wine is an evocative, ever-evolving joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the same earthly process as the other Bbirbiciù wines, the grapes are de-stemmed, crushed by foot and filled into amphora which are buried in the ground by the vineyard. Depending on each vessel the juice sits in contact with the skins for between 8 and 15 days before being run off and fed back into the vessels and left untouched for between 4 to 6 months, before bottling with no additions at any stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bbirbiciù","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837047894246,"sku":"WAY-BBIRB-BRASI-22","price":48.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/BbirbiciuBrasi2022.jpg?v=1715185705"},{"product_id":"ottavio-rube-rosso-2022","title":"Ottavio Rube Rosso 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal natural wine for the everyday table. Inky, sanguine blend of Dolcetto \u0026amp; Croatina - dark berries and sour cherry with something a little funky in the mix too. It can't be overstated what great value these co-op wines are! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valli Unite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45145318031590,"sku":"CAV-OTTAVIO-ROSSO-23","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/products\/OTTAVIORUBEVINOROSSO202113.5.jpg?v=1675440464"},{"product_id":"occhipinti-sp68-rosso","title":"SP68 Rosso 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eArianna's rosso version of SP68 is much more lifted and fresh than many examples of Nero d'Avola can be - the addition of Frappato giving some bright cherry crunch and wild floral aromas. Smoky, saline and with that waft of wild herbs and aniseed that is so often imprinted in the DNA of Sicilian wine. A real pleasure and a lovely taste of this special Italian island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arianna Occhipinti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45327702163686,"sku":"CAV-OCCHIPINTI-SP68-ROSSO-23","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/SP68Rosso2024.jpg?v=1764773374"},{"product_id":"vini-rabasco-cancelli-rosso","title":"Cancelli Rosso 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s pleasure all the way with this particularly generous Montepulciano that takes the term ‘fruit-driven’ to new levels. A real cherry-bomb explosion - red and black, sour, even in confected cherry drop form too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe juice is also pleasingly soft and supple; the product of fruit from 40 year old vines in Cancelli. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverything takes place in stainless steel tanks, using a reductive winemaking method that stops the wine from having too much contact with the air, keeping that varietal fruit pure and direct. The result is a brighter, fresher and less extracted Montepulciano with boundless energy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vini Rabasco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45413683495142,"sku":"CAV-RAB-CANCELLI","price":21.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/CancelliRosso2023.jpg?v=1729863149"},{"product_id":"la-stoppa-trebbiolo","title":"Trebbiolo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our go-to bottles when we want a decent vino de tavola to accompany a hearty feast of rich Emilia-style cuisine. There is something about the wine from this part of Italy - the savoury character, the high acidity - that makes it such a gastronomic wine as it really cuts through fatty, powerful flavours so well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrebbiolo is a blend of Barbera and the lesser-known Bonarda. These are local varietals that were replanted here in Piacenza when Elena Pantaeoni took over in the 90s, removing the international varietals that were planted there instead. The wine has a long maceration to extract lots of spicy, sweet leather and rustic tannins from the grapes, but is raised entirely in steel which preserves a certain verve and freshness. Barbera always bursts with red fruits and that racy line of acidity will slice through even the fattiest cut of salumi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Stoppa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45458208719078,"sku":"CAVE- STOPPA-TREBBIOLO-22","price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/LaStoppaTrebbiolo2023.jpg?v=1756155927"},{"product_id":"cascina-iuli-rossore","title":"Rossore 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our top picks for the colder months at that sweet-spot, mid-range price point - Rossore is dark, brooding Piedmontese Barbera that sees a maturation in old barrels, adding many layers of complex cedar spice to wrap around the smoky red fruits. The barrels are not topped up which adds another, gently oxidative complexity. The wine is also aged in the bottle for a year before bottling, meaning it is really hitting its stride right now and provides incredible value at the price point. The tertiary notes of sweet leather that start to creep in to a wine like this with a little age are starting to show themselves. The whole thing sits in a really nice balance; instense, but not overworked. For those who look for a more robust, fuller-bodied red wine to spar with hearty food or to curl up in front of the fire with - this one is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cascina Iuli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54951664255358,"sku":"CAV-IULI-ROSSO-21","price":24.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/LULIROSSARE201714_1_ED_2639b307-40ac-4a70-996b-b48c36438627.jpg?v=1688478482"},{"product_id":"gismondi-crucella-magnum","title":"Crucella 2023 MAGNUM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnum bottling. A balance of old-school rusticity with a dose of juicy, supple cherry fruit and gently lifted aromas of rose. It's a wine with no shortage of charm and is a world away from the more heavily tannic reds associated with this part of Italy. The perfume comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly fragrant Camaiola grape, that on its own makes the vibrant \u003ca title=\"Gismondi Baciami Ancora Natural Wine\" href=\"https:\/\/waywardwines.co.uk\/products\/antonio-gismondi-baciami\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaciami Ancora\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest is an even split of Sangiovese \u0026amp; Merlot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflecting the challenges of a cooler, wet ripening season, the grapes were harvested much later into September of 2023 than is typical here. This has resulted in a darker, more concentrated expression that previous vintages, with bolder tannic structure and higher finished alcohol. For us, it lands the finished article somewhere between his usual super-lightweight style and more classical Campania.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sangiovese and Merlot are planted at 350 metres altitude over rocky limestone and clay, with the Camaiola coming from a lower plot at 200m more dense with clay. Co-fermented, they were macerated as whole bunches for 9 days before being pressed off to steel tanks to rest until the spring, before bottling with no additions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonio Gismondi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55210863034750,"sku":"WAY-GIS-CRUCELLAMAG-23","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/Antonio_Gismondi_Crucella_Magnum.jpg?v=1759783775"},{"product_id":"jacopo-stigliano-rosso-samodia","title":"Rosso Samodia 2024","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePouring invitingly luminous in the glass with gentle scents of red cherries, balsamic and bitter herbs, here we have vino da tavola of the highest order.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMade using a blend of many local grape varietals; Barbera, Sangiovese, Ancellotta, Merlot and Lambrusco Grasparossa from old vines planted over limestone, over 400 metres above sea level. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe grapes were destemmed and fermented on the skins for ten days, before being pressed to cement vats until the following spring. Samodia Rosso is rustic, layered and a little bit wild. Try it chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSamodia is the new project of Jacopo Stigliano and friend Flavio Restani. In an effort to revive and conserve ancient vines and traditional winemaking methods in the region, the duo are producing a series of table wines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThese are borne from 3 hectares of beautiful old vineyards planted on limestone in the highest hills of Valsamoggia. The wines are textured, layerd and rugged and channel the land from which they come. Great value to be found in these bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacopo Stigliano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55874771681662,"sku":"TUTTO-JACOPO-ROSSOSAMODIA","price":25.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/JacopoStiglianoRossoSamodia2024.jpg?v=1755773439"},{"product_id":"arpepe-rosso-di-valtellina","title":"Rosso di Valtellina 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eYou may be more familiar with the muscular Nebbiolo of Barolo or Barbaresco - see what happens to Nebbiolo here in Valtellina. Pale, pure, elegant and nuanced, evocative of a fine French Burgundy, yet something totally unique that can only be the product of this specific location. An absolute house favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eWe’re interested in wine with that all important ‘sense of place’ - if you want to really understand that term then this is a good wine to help you do so, it’s how we learned too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e Valtellina is in a valley in the extreme north of Italy: Lombardy. The sides of the valley slope steeply upwards and eventually turn into the snow-capped mountains of the Swiss Alps, to give you an idea of altitude and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eFor grapes to grow well here the vineyards need to take advantage of these steep South-facing slopes so that the grapes can be bathed in as much light as possible for the entire duration of the day, otherwise they simply wont ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003eThe grapes undergo a long, gentle maceration in tini, before being pressed off to big old chestnut casks until the following Spring. Fruit forward, pretty and perfumed, this is a perfect introduction to the Mountain Nebbiolo this family does so well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ar.Pe.Pe.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55927338467710,"sku":"TUT-ARPEPE-ROSSO-23","price":35.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/ArpepeRossodiValtellina2023.jpg?v=1760372320"},{"product_id":"gismondi-crucella-2023","title":"Crucella 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA balance of old-school rusticity with a dose of juicy, supple cherry fruit and gently lifted aromas of rose. It's a wine with no shortage of charm and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis a world away from the more heavily tannic reds associated with this part of Italy. The perfume comes from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly fragrant \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCamaiola grape, that on its own makes the vibrant \u003ca title=\"Gismondi Baciami Ancora Natural Wine\" href=\"https:\/\/waywardwines.co.uk\/products\/antonio-gismondi-baciami\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBaciami Ancora\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest is an even split of Sangiovese \u0026amp; Merlot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflecting the challenges of a cooler, wet ripening season, the grapes were harvested much later into September of 2023 than is typical here. This has resulted in a darker, more concentrated expression that previous vintages, with bolder tannic structure and higher finished alcohol. For us, it lands the finished article somewhere between his usual super-lightweight style and more classical Campania.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sangiovese and Merlot are planted at 350 metres altitude over rocky limestone and clay, with the Camaiola coming from a lower plot at 200m more dense with clay. Co-fermented, they were macerated as whole bunches for 9 days before being pressed off to steel tanks to rest until the spring, before bottling with no additions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antonio Gismondi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56023791763838,"sku":"WAY-GIS-CRUCELLA-23","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/Antonio_Gismondi_Crucella.jpg?v=1747758338"},{"product_id":"panevino-pikade-eee-rosso","title":"Pikadé...eee Rosso 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA blend of Monica \u0026amp; Carignano grown on exposed windy slopes near Nurri, Sardinia. As with all the wines from this estate, Pikadé is not heavy or forced but retains a clear sense of connection to its environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis blend has aromas of the macchia (the garrigue) with roasted herbs (myrtle, rosemary) seasoning the meaty fruit. A wine that is sure to transport you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe grapes are manually harvested and destemmed before fermenting and aging in old oak barrels. Previous vintages of this wine were called Pikadé Rosso, Pikadé being the name of the single vineyard site where the grapes for this cuvée were grown. A smaller harvest meant that 10% of the grapes for the 2020 vintage came from a several other Panevino vineyards. Therefore, the ‘eee’ here means ‘and and and’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGianfranco Manca, originally a baker and now an icon in the natural wine world. He possesses a deep connection to the land and has a commitment to terroir expression which is unwavering, letting the vines pave the way in all his work. Gianfranco expresses ‘the vineyard is the heart out the farm’s activity; it covers five hectares, the rest of our life laboratory is made of olive trees, corn, vegetables and legumes’.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panevino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56091186758014,"sku":"CAVE-PANEVINO-PIKADE","price":38.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/Panevino_Pikade...eeeRosso_2020.jpg?v=1760535469"},{"product_id":"fabio-ferracane-guancianera-24","title":"Guancianera 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful deep ruby in the glass, the wine walks an assured balance between crunchy, freshly-picked fruits, and more long-ripened, Mediterranean depth. Juicy black cherries, bonfire smoke, bitter dark chocolate and those familiar oregano and wild finocchio herbs. Tannins are nicely rustic and all these elements mesh together in a perfect balance. Tasting so good already, we can only imagine this to improve as time goes by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom two passes of the vineyard, the first grapes picked in late August and direct-pressed, the second in the first week of September when the grapes were de-stemmed and macerated for 6 days. This was then blended and raised in steel for 11 months before bottling. Just over 1000 bottles for the world from this small, low-lying vineyard on the Contrada Birgi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Fabio Ferracane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56448103940478,"sku":"WAY-FERRACANE-GUANCIANERA","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8259\/2742\/files\/FerracaneGuancianera.jpg?v=1721147329"}],"url":"https:\/\/waywardwines.co.uk\/collections\/italian-red-wines\/style-no-added-sulphur+region-lazio.oembed","provider":"Wayward Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}