CinqueCampi Lambrusco Rosso (shown below!)
We're so excited for you to try this frizzante Lambrusco! Perfect for a Valentine's evening spent solo OR with your main squeeze. This fizzy Italian delight is like a party in a bottle, and it's about time you joined the fun! Cinque Campi is a charming little winery run by Vanni Nizzoli - it has been a family-run estate for over 200 years and derives its name from a historic vineyard. They have been practicing completely organic viticulture and were officially certified in 2003. The 6.8-hectare estate, with clay, sand, silt, and chalk subsoil, produces this labor-intensive Lambrusco, akin to Champagne in method. Their wines, from 30+ year old vines, offer lush red fruit, spice, gentle tannins, and a hint of earthiness, embodying a deep connection to their land and history. Pair this Lambrusco with rich foods like charcuterie and cheese - the effervescence and acidity cut through the fat, creating a delightful contrast! Enjoy with pizza, pasta with tomato-based or creamy sauces, or BBQ. Serve chilled and enjoy within 3 days from opening!
- Producer: Cinque Campi
- Region: Reggio Emilia, Italy
- Variety: Grasparossa, Marbo Gentile, Marzemino
- Alcohol: 13%
Milan Nestarec Bel (White Wine) (shown below!)
Milan Nestarec, now a celebrated winemaker in the Czech Republic, crafts wines renowned for their vitality and originality. His range, developed since 2014, includes traditional Moravian blends like this blend of Gruner Veltliner, Welschriesling, and Muller-Thurgau, known for it's low alcohol and easy-drinking qualities. Nestarec's wines have garnered international acclaim, showcasing a blend of local heritage and innovative winemaking.
- Producer: Nestarec
- Region: Moravia, Czech Republic
- Variety: Gruner Veltliner, Muller Thurgau, Welschriesling
- Alcohol: 12%
Domaine Oudin Chablis (shown below!)
Founded in 1985 by the Oudin family in Chichée, near Chablis, Domaine Oudin prioritizes high-quality viticulture and organic practices. With 10 hectares of Chardonnay vines, they focus on minimal intervention, producing wines that express the terroir's freshness and finesse. Fermentations are natural, and aging occurs in stainless steel tanks, with minimal sulfur and bentonite additions. Their Chablis, known for its white flower and fresh fruit aromas, has a minerality and acidity that bestows elegance and structure.
- Producer: Domaine Oudin
- Region: Burgundy, France
- Variety: Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 12.5%
Les Vins Pirouettes Rouge Litron (shown below!)
In Alsace, France, third-generation winemaker Fabrice Wassler of Domaine Wassler produces a Pinot Noir with a focus on natural methods: hand-harvested, skin-macerated, and aged in stainless steel vats without sulfur additions. Part of the 'Les Vins Pirouettes' project, initiated by Christian Binner, this effort unites organic and biodynamic growers to make terroir-driven, zero-addition wines in their own cellars, showcasing Alsace's diverse soils and varietals. 'Pirouettes' symbolizes the joy and artistry of these wines, representing a movement of skilled artisans dedicated to natural winemaking.
- Producer: Domaine Wassler
- Region: Alsace, France
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 12.6%