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No code, no minimum, just an excuse to drink the grape we love most at the moment it deserves it, and a small reward for not being sensible about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ole-rosso-di-valtellina-doc-dirupi-2018","title":"Dirupi OLE' Rosso di Valtellina DOC (2024) –  Lombardia, Valtellina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNebbiolo (Chiavennasca).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE WINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA fresh and lively example of Chiavennasca with a beautiful fruity and floral nose, in the mouth, has a great persistence well balanced with smooth and elegant tannins. 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It’s feminine and delicate, and the most accessible of the range, thanks also to its unparalleled intrigue, finesse and elegance. Located just 320 meters (1,050 feet) above sea level in the Ginestra district, the vineyards are south- and southeast-facing with a lighter sandy soil. The wines are opulent and refined. The oldest vines in the vineyard were planted in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003efatty meats and rich sauces work well for a Barolo wine pairing. 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Sandy-gravel soils and endless alpine light birth grapes bursting with mountain soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wrong wine\" born right: air-dried grapes yield a garnet elixir of balsamic cherries, wild herbs, tar, and alpine blooms. Bold, chewy tannins embrace spicy warmth (16% ABV), melting into endless mineral echo. Pure Valtellina magic from forgotten terraces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBraised game, wild mushroom tagliatelle, aged bitto cheese—meals that roar like the Alps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavide \"Faso\" and Pierpaolo \"Birba\"—boyhood dreamers turned terrace guardians. Since 2004, they've revived Sondrio's heroic vineyards organically, bottling Valtellina's untamed heartbeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dirupi","offers":[{"title":"0.75","offer_id":43222971318325,"sku":"","price":116.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnum","offer_id":43222971285557,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/products\/VinoSbagliato.jpg?v=1613399736"},{"product_id":"barolo-perno-riserva-elio-sandri-2012-piemonte","title":"Elio Sandri Barolo “PERNO” DOCG  Riserva (2020) - Piemonte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE WINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePerched atop some of the highest hills in the region in a community east of Barolo, in the hamlet of Monforte d’Alba, resides Cascina Disa Elio Sandri. Every part of Sandri’s winemaking is slow and gentle, allowing for very low levels of sulphur and no other additions. The results are exquisite, ultra-traditional terroir-driven wines of unbridled elegance and poise with a seemingly endless lifespan. The 2012 Barolo Riserva Perno Vigna Disa brings together power with a good bit of aromatic lift, a combination that works beautifully in a super-expressive, heady Barolo that has so much to offer. Vibrant mineral notes play off the dark fruit in this dense, packed Barolo taken from the southernmost portion of Sandri's Disa vineyard. Chocolate, leather and black cherry resonate on the layered, inviting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FOOD PAIRING \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRed meat, steak, stew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elio Sandri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33445873877045,"sku":"","price":107.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/products\/BaroloRiserva2012SandriMGM.png?v=1613400324"},{"product_id":"barolo-docg-elio-sandri-2014-piemonte","title":"Elio Sandri Barolo Perno DOCG, Elio Sandri (2020) - Piemonte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nebbiolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePerched atop some of the highest hills in the region in a community east of Barolo, in the hamlet of Monforte d’Alba, resides Cascina Disa Elio Sandri. Every part of Sandri’s winemaking is slow and gentle, allowing for very low levels of sulphur and no other additions. The results are exquisite, ultra-traditional terroir-driven wines of unbridled elegance and poise with a seemingly endless lifespan. Very long maceration, deep ethereal aromas and intensity on the palate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTruffle dishes like traditional tajarin pasta with rich mountain butter, fonduta of strong cheeses, even fried egg with a runny yolk – shaved liberally with decadent Alba White Truffle. Barolo cheese pairing ideas include strong cheeses like Castelmagno DOP or Gorgonzola.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elio Sandri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33445877448757,"sku":"","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/products\/BaroloPerno2014.jpg?v=1613400661"},{"product_id":"barolo-mosconi-docg-piero-benevelli-2017-piemonte","title":"Benevelli Barolo MOSCONI DOCG, Piero Benevelli (2020) - Piemonte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Benevelli holds are in the Monforte d'Alba which is on Serrvallian Soil. All the Barolos from Serrvallian have firm tannins and the most potent structure, full of spices and intensity. Benevelli makes three Barolo Crus: Mosconi, Le Coste di Monforte and Ravera di Monforte.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cru - MOSCONI - comes from the highest elevation vines of the domaine's holdings at 400-420 meters above sea level. The estate's 0.6ha holding lies to the north of Le Coste di Monforte and Ravera di Monforte and is more protected from the wind from the south. The wine has the longest maceration on the skin of the three Crus (30 days - with deep colour and tannins extraction) and aged for 20 months in 500 L tonneaux. The vines are 15 years old on average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMosconi 2017 shows sheer and utter power. Due to the contribution of altitude, it balances the masculine energy and the spicy intensity with fragrant and mineral structure. This Barolo is built for the long haul but is currently the more approachable Barolo of the three. 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The presence of \u003cem\u003eclay\u003c\/em\u003e leads to an expression of Nebbiolo with more muscular (a characteristic commonly attributed to wines grown on clay soils) and earthy characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCascina Delle Rose's signature is an elegant, ultra-fine take on Barbaresco. But, for us, Rio Sordo captures a more austere and bold style. \u003cbr\u003eSubstantial tannins with a structured body. Bouquet of red berry, earthy, truffles, jam, tar, roses and emerging mint. Beautiful acidity. Tasting notes: expect richness, boldness, a touch of iron mixed with orange peel, pepper, truffle, rose, liquorice, mint and some baking spices, sleek with a strong personality. Complex, woody, and earthy.Very concentrated. It can sit for another ten years (if you can wait that long!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForbes classified Cascina delle Rose as among the 25 best producers in Barbaresco \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tomhyland\/2019\/01\/10\/the-25-best-producers-of-barbaresco\/?sh=358539b73b9d\" title=\"FORBES CASCINA BEST BARBARESCO\"\u003eREAD IT HERE\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cascina Delle Rose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40834514976821,"sku":"","price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/products\/Cascina_Barbaresco_Riosordo.jpg?v=1649677699"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-tre-stelle-docg-cascina-delle-rose-2018-piemonte","title":"Cascina Delle Rose Barbaresco TRE STELLE DOCG (2021) - Piemonte","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE GRAPE: Nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barbaresco denomination of origin area has many different crus, and Tre Stelle and Rio Sordo are among the most prestigious. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTre Stelle and Rio Sordo produce fruits with different characteristics, partly due to the different soil compositions of the vineyards. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTre Stelle sits on predominantly limestone soils, while Rio Sordo vineyards have a higher percentage of clay. The presence of limestone leads to a higher finesse, and Tre Stelle Cru is famous for generating some of the most elegant and delicately nuanced Nebbiolo in Barbaresco. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImpressive concentration with dynamic verve. Enveloping and multidimensional bouquet of red fruits, herbs, dried flowers and earth. The taste is rich, with sweet spices, undergrowth, wood, floral, rose, plum and stewed blackberry, clean crisp - fresh acidity, sour cherry \u0026amp; leather. Tannins are still relatively young, making it a great Barbaresco to drink now with a fat steak but an outstanding wine if aged for a few more years. There's a lovely lift to the imposing palate presence. Buy to keep. Luxury present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForbes classified Cascina Delle Rose as among the 25 best producers in Barbaresco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tomhyland\/2019\/01\/10\/the-25-best-producers-of-barbaresco\/?sh=358539b73b9d\" title=\"FORBES CASCINA BEST BARBARESCO\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eREAD IT HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cascina Delle Rose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40834530574389,"sku":"","price":86.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/products\/Cascina_barbaresco_Trestelle.jpg?v=1649677930"},{"product_id":"barbaresco-albesani-franco-rocca","title":"Franco Rocca Cantina Del Brichetto BARBARESCO ALBESANI DOCG (2018), Franco Rocca - Piemonte","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Albesani is a wine that deserves your undivided attention. Franco Rocca’s self proclaimed favourite wine, it has an alluring complexity that continues to reveal itself in the glass. The nose is heady and intense with elements of liquorice, leather, spices and fresh herbs, with subtle notes of tar emerging. This intoxicating mélange is reflected on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith a silk-like texture in the mouth, the dominant note is that of an aged balsamic while there is a harmonious play of dried fruits and autumn berries. The tannins have mellowed through the years but remain structured and balanced. This is a wine is wonderful now but will age even better.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed meat, creamy dishes, filled pasta.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Passione Vino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42146207825973,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/products\/IMG_6983.jpg?v=1678206038"},{"product_id":"elio-sandri-magnum-nebbiolo-doc-2021-piemonte","title":"Elio Sandri MAGNUM NEBBIOLO DOC (2022) - Piemonte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiny production, natural winemaking. Intense \u0026amp; complex on the nose with nutty base notes topped with aromas of liquorice candy, small ripe wild cherries and bitter cherry compote. Powerful, with a rush of black fruit embedded in a lovely, softly textured wine built on wonderfully ripe tannins. Strong and elegant, this tightens up slightly on the finish, gaining a hint of candied green fennel and sneaky length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThose classic aromatic notes in Nebbiolo – rose, dark fruits and tar – need something funky in the cheese department- but nothing too overwhelming - creaminess and fat, wash rind cheese. Roasted root vegetables, as well as vegetarian pastas with a good glug of oil or butter and a generous pinch of salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elio Sandri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42676896661557,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/NebbioloSandri_90e722c9-d7c2-4fe7-a727-9214e3efd443.jpg?v=1698606739"},{"product_id":"franco-rocca-cantina-del-brichetto-langhe-nebbiolo-doc-2019-piemonte","title":"Franco Rocca Cantina Del Brichetto VENTICINQUEFILARI, Langhe Nebbiolo DOC (2020) – Piemonte","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFranco Rocca's \"Cantina del Bricchetto\" farm, located on the hills of Neive in the heart of the Langhe, is a small family-run business and cultivates about 4.5 hectares of vineyards, from which it produces about 25,000 bottles a year.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVenticinque Filari is, as the name suggests, produced from 25 (long) rows of Nebbiolo in Franco Rocca’s Borgata Sterpone vineyard. It has a ruby red hue in the glass with all the delicacy that we love about a young Nebbiolo. As typical of Franco Rocca’s wines, long ageing in French and Slovenian oak barrels have resulted in a wine that is balanced yet without the oak being too overpowering. Notes of black pepper and clove give way to tobacco that play together alluringly. In the mouth, there is a harmony that is typified by mature plums offset by fresh oregano. A freshness persists on account of its gentle acidity.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franco Rocca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42926460928053,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Franco_rocca_Nebbiolo_venticinquefilari2.jpg?v=1706636889"},{"product_id":"eraldo-viberti-nebbiolo-langhe-doc-2019-piedmont","title":"Eraldo Viberti NEBBIOLO LANGHE DOC (2021) – Piedmont","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe care that Eraldo Viberti dedicates to his grapes and his wines is only and exclusively what is necessary, allowing nature and time to fulfill the most important task: revealing the essence of the grape variety and the soul of the territory. The Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, aged for twelve months in barriques, is a wine with a delicate red color, fragrant with cherries and wildflowers, fresh and lively, to be enjoyed with agnolotti del plin, mixed boiled meats, and a soft Piedmontese toma cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eraldo Viberti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42943662096437,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Viberti_Nebbiolo.jpg?v=1707217165"},{"product_id":"eraldo-viberti-barolo-docg-2017-piedmont","title":"Eraldo Viberti Barolo DOCG (2021) – Piedmont","description":"THE GRAPE \u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE WINE \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery day of the year, in the vineyard and in the cellar, the work at Eraldo Viberti's company is carried out with respect for the land and the vines, for local and family traditions, in constant pursuit of the highest quality. This extreme quality is revealed in the Barolo DOCG with its warm ruby ​​color tending towards garnet, aromas of wild berries and sweet spices, and a full-bodied, tannic, persistent flavor. Enjoy it with a tender, steaming braised meat, and then tell us if it hasn't warmed your heart. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAged in barriques for at least twenty-four months, this wine can be stored for up to 20 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGreat with s\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etewed meat, game snd aged cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Eraldo Viberti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42943662358581,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/7208\/7349\/files\/Viberti_Barolo2.jpg?v=1707217462"},{"product_id":"conterno-fantino-monpra-langhe-rosso-doc-2019-piemonte","title":"Conterno Fantino MONPRA' Langhe Rosso DOC (2019) – Piemonte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE GRAPES \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNebbiolo and Barbera Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Langhe Rosso DOC Monprà by Conterno Fantino is crafted using a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in French oak barrels. It presents a dark red color with distinct garnet reflections. The nose is intense and complex, with prominent notes of coffee, pepper, violet, and red fruit preserves. On the palate, it is dry, warm, and smooth, with velvety tannins and good persistence. 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This wine stands out for its vertical structure, with notable tannins and fresh aromas that create a distinct personality, all wrapped in an attractive color. Crafted by Elio Sandri, who blends tradition with a spirit of experimentation, this rosé comes from a small parcel of grapes originally destined for Barolo Riserva 2020. The grapes are hand-harvested, lightly pressed, and undergo 12 hours of maceration before fermenting with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks. 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