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Sorgente Prosecco Brut NV
Origin: Penedès, Spain
Retail: $19.95 | Sale: $17.96
Les Athlètes du Vin Gamay 2022
Origin: Loire, France
Retail: $33.95 | Sale: $30.56
Professional ballet dancer João Afonso received a book on making wine from his wife in 1983, and since then "he never again stopped thinking about wine, but he did stop thinking about pirouettes." In 2009, when he found the century-old vineyards at the base of the Serra de São Mamede, the agritourism estate of Cabeças do Reguengo was born. Rather than pulling all the vines and replanting, the vineyards are being restored by grafting new vines in to replace those which are no longer able to produce fruit. Mixing several different varieties of vines together in the traditional square formations helps to unify the influences of sun, rain, soil, and wind creating a singular microclimate. This blend of native grapes is hand-harvested from several small, centuries-old plots. Natural fermentation is used, and the wine is aged for 12 months in very old, large oak casks. This wine is unfined and unfiltered, intended to express the terroir of Serra de São Mamede. The honeyed character is punctuated by flavors of baked pears and apples. Orange and chamomile and just a touch of creaminess on the finish will pair well with clams in a cream sauce or other seafood dishes. Field blend of indigenous varieties including: Fernao Pires, Rabo de Ovehla, Assario Branco, Manteudo, Arinto de Bucelas, Tamarez & Roupeio
Cala Civetta Sangiovese Toscana 2023
Origin: Tuscany, Italy
Retail: $16.95 | Sale: $15.26
Cantina del Morellino is a co-op of 170 small farmers, averaging less than 10 acres of vineyards per farmer. While the label reads Tuscany, the fruit is from Morellino di Scansano and Maremma, areas inland from Bolgheri and west of Montalcino. While these appellations are overshadowed by their more famous neighbors, fruit can be grown for a fraction of the cost. Harvest times are micromanaged by their agronomist and chief enologist, Paolo Caciorgna. The Cantina is wholly devoted to sustainable farming. Civetta translates to Owl. This red has soft tannins and notes of tart cherry and a touch of smoke, which pairs well with pulled pork or a mushroom risotto dish. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Alicante