Grape – Sangiovese

Most conventional wine makers will use animal products for fining their wine, such as egg white or casein. Fining being the process of removing the fine particulate matter after the fermentation process such as yeast cells and proteins, to make the wine crystal clear.

Natural wine makers on the other hand eschew intervention and strive for as little manipulation in the wine making process as possible. They will therefore avoid filtration and fining and with it the need for any animal products, resulting in vegan friendly wines.

Therefore you will often find natural wines have a noticeable amount of sediment in the bottle, or appear hazy or cloudy. Natural winemakers tend to use the process of racking as the sole method of removing as much of the sediment from fermentation as possible. The wine will be allowed to settle in its fermentation vessel so as much sediment as possible settles at the bottom. The resulting clearer wine is then pumped to a new vessel with the sediment left behind.

Orsi San Vito
Posca Rossa NV

Federico's 'perpetual cuvée' that blends all of his red grapes from multiple vintages in one big concrete tank. Expect leathery, spicy, developed notes from the older wine & lively, fresh acidity from the younger. Rugged, and delicious. Find out more.

  • Region Colli Bolognesi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Barbera, Negretto & Sangiovese
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£26.75

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Antonio Gismondi
Crucella 2022

Old-school rusticity with of juicy, supple cherry fruit, rosewater and oozing charm. A world away from the more heavily tannic reds associated with this part of Italy. Find out more.

  • Region Cerreto Sannita, Campania, Italy
  • Grapes Sangiovese, Merlot & Camaiola
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£27.50

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Le Coste
Litrozzo Rosso 2022

Every year Le Coste create three different Litrozzo wines - Rosso, Bianco & Rosato - which always time perfectly with the arrival of warmer weather. The outsized litre bottles are a statement of intent; they are simple, nourishing wines designed to be knocked back with abandon. Your al fresco sun-trap is not complete without one! Find out more.

  • Region Gradoli, Lazio, Italy
  • Grapes Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo & Merlot
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£28.50

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Malauva
Rosarella 2021

A wild rosato that bursts with tropical fruit, fresh strawberries and crunchy apples. The volcanic soils on which the grapes are grown give the wine a salty, fresh minerality and a good lick of acidity. Find out more.

  • Region Umbria, Italy
  • Grapes Sangiovese, Procanico, Druppeggio, Verdello & Malvasia
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£26.25

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Ajola
Rosso Pic Nic 2022

Filled with refreshing notes of sour cherry, blood orange and bitter herbs. Wonderfully lifted and light on its feet, a wine that brings pure joy. Find out more.

  • Region Orvieto, Umbria, Italy
  • Grapes Aleatico, Sangiovese, Procanico, Ciliegiolo & Merlot
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£24.75

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Le Coste
Rosso 2022

A soft, supple blend of mostly Sangiovese, with small amounts of Ciliegiolo, Cannaiolo and Vaiano, planted together as is tradition in the area. Pouring a bright red in the glass, offering buckets of refreshing sour cherries, earth, leafy herbs and a touch of menthol. Find out more.

  • Region Gradoli, Lazio, Italy
  • Grapes Sangiovese Ciliegiolo, Cannaiolo & Vaiano,
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£33.50

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Montevertine
Rosso 2019

The smart money is on Montevertine Rosso to offer a stunning expression of Sangiovese from this lauded Tuscan producer without completely breaking the bank. A perfect balance of power and delicacy. Find out more.

  • Region Radda, Chianti, Italy
  • Grapes Sangiovese, Canaiolo & Colorino
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£105

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