Region – Emilia-Romagna

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.

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Denavolo
Dinavolino 2021

An orange wine for those who love their aromas to come flying out of the glass - fragrant Malvasia pours on the heady floral charm and the altitude of the vines keeps things fresh and incredibly drinkable. Find out more.

  • Region Colli Piacentini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Marsanne & Ortrugo
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£26

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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Camillo Donati
Malvasia Secco 2021

Rustic, hazy sparkling orange wine, the Malvasia here leans to apricot marmalade, with a distinctly herbal note adding to the intrigue. A failsafe wine we turn to again and again! Find out more.

  • Region Arola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Malvasia di Candia
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£19.95

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Quarticello
Despina 2022

A nourishing, ever-reliable sparkling wine of real generosity. Aromatic Malvasia keeps things zesty and floral - almost hoppy - on the nose, with lime and grapefruit citrus fruits aplenty. Incredibly easy-drinking Emilia fizz. Find out more.

  • Region Montecchio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Malvasia di Candia
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£23.50

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Camillo Donati
Ribelle Rosato 2023

Another Donati gem, here we have a rosato of bottle-fermented Barbera, big on the candied fruits and lively wire of acidity. A wine that makes so much sense with your favourite takeout pizza! Find out more.

  • Region Arola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Barbera
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£20.95

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Orsi San Vito
Sui Lieviti 2021

Rustic, unpolished, unfiltered fizz. Salinity, zesty lemons & savoury depth. One of the first 'col fondo' wines we tried way back when and has been a firm favourite here at Wayward ever since. A big recommendation! Find out more.

  • Region Colli Bolognesi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Pignoletto
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£25.75

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La Stoppa
Ageno 2020

Unreal levels of depth, concentration and complexity are to be found in this show-stopping, deeply amber wine. So many things to pick out aromatically it's hard to know where to start. Find out more.

  • Region Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Malvasia, Ortrugo, Trebbiano
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£44

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Quarticello
Ferrando 2022

Fizz’ with bracing acidity, savoury spice and bitter herbs which make so much sense on a table alongside some cheese and charcuterie. ‘Ferrando’ is no exception - a beautiful sparkling rosato of Lambrusco Salamino. Find out more.

  • Region Montecchio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Lambrusco Salamino
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£23.50

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Cà de Noci
Sottobosco 2022

We've often likened this incredible Lambrusco-style sparkling red to a liquid summer pudding; there is the tart attack of forest fruits, but offset by a creamy, lactic element. As you'd hope from this style, the tannins grip keenly and there is an iron-y, sanguine quality to the dark wine. Find out more.

  • Region Quattro Castella, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Lambrusco di Montericco, Malbo Gentile, Lambrusco Grasparossa & Sgavetta
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£30

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La Stoppa
Trebbiolo 2022

One of our go-to bottles when we want a decent vino da tavola to accompany a hearty feast of rich Emilia-style cuisine. A classic! Find out more.

  • Region Piacenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Barbera & Bonarda
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£23.50

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Camillo Donati
Lambrusco 2023

For many, Lambrusco is misunderstood - fortunately Donati is doing things the old-fashioned way. An invigorating wine; bone-dry with tart forest fruits and a bracing acidity that makes it the perfect foil for rich Emila-style dishes. Find out more.

  • Region Arola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Lambrusco Maestri
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£20.50

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Orsi San Vito
Posca Bianca NV

Federico's 'perpetual cuvée' of Pignoletto, that blends wine from many vintages in one big concrete tank. Fresh & zesty notes combined with a deeper, nutty and lightly oxidative character. A long-time Wayward favourite. Find out more.

  • Region Colli Bolognesi, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Pignoletto
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£26.50

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Cà de Noci
Notte di Luna 2021

Notte is everything we love about Italian skin-contact wines; the Malvasia & Moscato here providing an almost never-ending list of complex aromatics: rose blossom, lime pith, ginger, tinned peaches, clementine zest and more. Find out more.

  • Region Quattro Castella, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • Grapes Spergola, Malvasia & Moscato
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£38.50

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