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SOS Lago Bianco 2020
Le Coste
Lazio, Italy
Gianmarco Antonuzzi and Clémentine Bouveron are taking care of around 14ha of vines near Lago di Bolsena, close to Gianmarco’s hometown, Gradoli in northern Lazio. They’ve got serious creds from working with top French winemakers like Bruno Schueller and Dard et Ribo. Moving to Gradoli in the early 2000s, they saw major potential and couldn’t wait to use their skills on the unique local grape varieties and awesome terroir.
SOS Lago is a request for help addressed to the whole world, because the Lago lake surrounding the vineyards is in danger. The first industrial geothermal plant for the production of electricity has been authorised near the lake without worrying about the damage it can cause to the territory: air and groundwater pollution. This wine is produced with local Moscato Giallo, marked with an explosion of aromas and flavours that will make you want to go to Lazio and stand shoulder to shoulder with the winemakers and fight.
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Susucaru Rosso 2021
Frank Cornelissen
Sicily, Italy
Susucaru Rosso is a cool mix of mostly Nerello Mascalese (85%) with a bunch of local grapes: Nerello Capuccio, Alicante Bouschet, Minnella, and Uva Francesa. This wine captures the essence of Etna beautifully, blending different varietals to create a super fragrant, elegant, and smooth wine with tons of character and personality.
Frank Cornelissen says: "Many years ago, in 2004, we went out with our crew to pick the last grapes left on the vines for perfect maturation. Arriving at the vineyard, we were somewhat disorientated as we could not find any grapes on the vines…One of the pickers exclaimed “Susucaru!” I didn't understand the word and asked what he meant. The meaning of the word in the Catania dialect is “they’ve stolen it or robbed it”, but it also has a second meaning, which is “they have (eagerly) drank it”.
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Rosato Alpi Retiche 2021
Barbacan
Lombardy, Italy
Barbacan isn't just a winery; it's a legendary family of farmers from Valtellina, that wild Italian region that feels like the edge of the world. Angelo Sega and his sons Luca and Matteo grow Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) on these crazy steep, ancient terraced plots. They also grow obscure local grapes like Róssola, Rossolino Rosa, Brugnòla, Chiavennaschino, Pignòla, and Negrera, crafting amazing natural alpine reds that are both powerful and elegant.
For all its wild vibes, this rosato/rosé is a stunner and pretty AF. Made from a mix of local grapes, mainly Chiavennasca, this high-toned, natural rosé had just one night of skin contact. That means it's fresh and light, not heavy and overpowering. Think strawberry, creamy cranberry, and a hint of earthy meatiness on the edges. It's got lots of acidity, which makes it even fresher. Perfect representation of the place it comes from.
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