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Malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRefinement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 500 litre French oak barrels for 12 months, then in cement for another 12 months and a further 6 months in the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinery Tasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntense ruby red color. The nose is fine and persistent, fruity, ripe red and spicy. You can also recognize plum jam, cherries in alcohol, herbs and dried tobacco. The entrance is soft and the centre of the mouth full, quite fresh, with silky tannins and a persistent finish on fruity-spicy notes with the contribution of integrated wood.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the words of the importer, Jay Murrie, with some help from Ian D'Agata, Joe Bastianich, David Lynch and Elsa Morante.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake no mistake, Cesanese is a great Italian red grape, worth mentioning in the same context as Sangiovese, Aglianico, Nebbiolo. The fact that few have heard of it is a twist of historical fate unrelated to quality. Romans knew it was excellent, emperor Nerva built a palace in Piglio to be close to beloved Cesanese vines. Popes Innocent III and Bonifacius VIII were fans. Five hundred years ago the family of Pope Sixtus V owned the property where the Cesanese we import is cultivated, Castello di Torre in Pietra, which makes the sprawling estate just north of metropolitan Rome as good a place as any to start the story of this forgotten vine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFive hundred years ago the cellar of Castello di Torre in Pietra was carved into a tufa cliff face by the Perotti family, of Sixtus V fame. For centuries the marshy, malarial coastal land surrounding the pontiff’s farm was a hunting ground for the nobility of Rome. Falconieri princes decorated a quite elaborate “hunting lodge” with architecture and frescoes from the best artists 18th century Rome had to offer. An impressive hexagonal chapel was built beside sturdy pavers of the Roman road that winds through Torre in Pietra, bound for the Tyrrhennian sea. As the fortunes of Falconieri princes waned their attention turned away from Torre in Pietra. The property sank into disrepair.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIts existence today is tied to the fate of Senator Luigi Albertini, an early 20th century media moghul (owner of Milan daily Corriere della Sera) and strident antifascist (always a good thing to be) who was forced to divest himself of newspaper ownership by the very profascist government of Benito Mussolini. Albertini used his unwillingly freed up capital to purchase Castello di Torre in Pietra, and quite literally “drain the swamp” surrounding the ancient structure. He imported black-and-white Carnation dairy cattle from Washington to graze on the newly rehabilitated land. Torre in Pietra became the major milk source for urban Rome. Albertini also planted olives and Cesanese vines, setting the stage for the modern activity of this mixed-use farm.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI met senator Albertini’s heir Filippo Antonelli for lunch in the excavated cellar of Castello di Torre in Pietra. Along with a Tuscan cousin, Filippo manages the modern operations of the winery. It was a typical hot-as-blazes July day in sun-baked Lazio. The winery’s courtyard was scorching, inside the cave was wonderfully cool. We talked about the long history of the property (detailed above) and went even deeper into the land’s pre-history, admiring the ancient-and-massive mastodon femur which occupies pride of place in the entrance to the cellar. The bone was unearthed during excavation of the cellar. The rest of the elephant skeleton (which provides the name for Torre in Pietra’s “elephas” line of IGT wines) was stolen by Nazis, who used this bomb-resistant space as their headquarters during WWII. Fascists: so easy to dislike, and so interwoven with our modern lives, and the stories of the wines we sell.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut back to the farm.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTorre in Pietra has livestock, but today the largest part of the farm is devoted to growing cereals. There are eight hectares of olives, and on breezy, sunny hills facing the Mediterranean, several parcels of native grapes are grown: Vermentino, Fiano, Sangiovese, and thankfully Cesanese. The farm is certified organic. Its vineyards have been cultivated in accordance with the precepts of organic agriculture for over two decades.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreccia is a single vineyard. “Terre di Breccia” features Cesanese fermented on the skins for 20 days at 30 degrees Celsius. After alcoholic fermentations the wine completes malolactic fermentation in wood barrels. Post-malo, the wine is aged in 500 liter French barrels for a year, followed by an additional year of aging in cement, and six months of resting in bottle.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere are at least three distinct versions of Cesanese, unsurprising given the grape’s long history of cultivation. The homeland of all three is Lazio. The best of the three seems to thrive primarily in the outskirts of Rome. All versions of Cesanese are difficult to ripen, making the arid coastal expanses of this region ideal for its cultivation. Cesanese needs heat. The wine exudes red cherry fruitiness and (like high quality peers Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, et al.) never becomes inky in color. You should expect (and in the case of Terre di Breccia, you’ll get) something wonderfully in-the-middle. Aromatics and freshness that harken to cooler northern Italian wines, ripeness and texture that speak meaningfully of the presence of the not-too-distant Italian south. 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A blast of dark cherry, blackberry, graphite, dried herbs, menthol, and sage stains the palate. This heady, broad-shouldered Gran Selezione has a ton going on. Readers should expect a potent wine endowed with notable textural presence. Time in the glass releases the aromatics nicely. The long finish is so inviting.- By Antonio Galloni on July 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous Media, July 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAngela Fronti is among the young producers who have brought a new feeling of energy to Chianti Classico. Fronti has built an impressive collection of wines in a relatively short period of time. “We had a very long summer in 2022,” Fronti explained. “The August rain was helpful, as fruit had stopped ripening in some places, such as higher elevations in Radda. We started picking a touch earlier than normal under a little bit of rain and wrapped up on October 10, more or less in line with recent historical norms. Our approach was to pick micro-blocks across all our sites based on ripeness, rather than by one vineyard at a time, which is our more standard practice.” Vintage 2023 presented a different set of challenges. Rain and disease pressure were constants in the spring. Summer turned extremely hot. “Drought in August concentrated the fruit. Paradoxically it was easier to make more important wines in 2023, but harder for the Annatas, which are on the richer side. Our production is down 40-50% depending on the wine,” Fronti added. There are now five Gran Seleziones in the range, including two new bottlings: the Mezzapiaggia from Vagliagli and the Elle from Lamole. The Cavarchione, Vigna Istine and Casanova dell’Aia Gran Seleziones spend 15 months in cask. Two new Gran Seleziones are smaller productions. There is a single 20HL cask of the Mezzapiaggia and just one tonneau and one barrique of the Elle. Readers should note the Mezzapiaggia was not bottled in 2023.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe Cavarchione vineyard was planted in 2009\/2010 to a mixture of high-quality Chianti Classico clones of Sangiovese. Located in the commune of Gaiole, near the hamlet of Vertine. Cavarchione shows a bright mid-red color, aromas and flavors of red fruit, herbs, pencil shavings and game meat. Beefier than the other two crus, very balsamic, very long, very fresh, expressive and clean.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Radda, Chianti Classico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39347421315206,"sku":"KS-istineCAVARCHIONE","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/Istine_Cavarchione.jpg?v=1763978112"},{"product_id":"abel-mendoza-jarrarte-carbonic-maceration-2019","title":"Abel Mendoza Jarrarte Carbonic Maceration 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$19.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92 pts Robert Park Wine Advocate (Luis Gutierrez)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 2020 Jarrarte is a Tempranillo from vines at least 40 years old on clay, limestone, silt and stony soils, matured in second-use French oak barrels. It's ripe at 14.5% alcohol with mellow acidity and a highish pH (3.85) with a note of spice and an earthy twist, a little more rustic than in cooler years like 2018 or 2016. Better with food. 10,767 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2023. Vigneron Abel Mendoza and his wife Maite Fernández described quite well what is happening with climate: \"In recent years, we've experienced very irregular and changing weather, excess heat, episodes of drought and high temperatures, a very unequal distribution of rain and untimely incidents such as hail, frost or torrential rains. They are increasingly complicated vintages to which we will have to adapt since climate change is here to stay.\" Enough said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Jarrarte” is the name of an area next to the river that flows through San Vicente de la Sonsierra in Rioja. The area once belonged to the kingdom of Navarre, and the word has roots in the Basque language. “Arte” (between) and “Jarra” (stones). This is an homage to the soils of the region which are very stony and alluvial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhole clusters of Tempranillo grapes are placed into concrete tanks with an open top. The temperature is allowed to rise and fermentation begins naturally inside the grapes before the skins are broken. The fruit is then foot stomped, and the stems serve as canals for the free-run juice, known as “vino corazón” or “heart\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewine\u003c\/span\u003e” to flow down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis free-run juice is then placed in a closed concrete tank where it continues fermentation. Once alcoholic fermentation has finished, malolactic fermentation kicks in (spontaneous - as they keep the temperature at around 18°C - 20°C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnly the free-run juice is bottled, allowing for an incredibly fresh and fruity\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat is easy to drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo 2020 score yet but here is 2019 for comparison:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92 pts Luis Guttierrez Robert Park \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine\u003c\/span\u003e Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI love the floral, perfumed and expressive nose of the 2019 Jarrarte Maceración Carbónica, which seems to transcend the process that tends to mark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with predictable aromas, showing a lot more serious and nuanced. It was produced following the tradition of fermenting full clusters in open concrete pools. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is juicy and has a velvety palate with great purity of flavors and a dry and serious, somewhat chalky finish. 30,000 bottles produced. It was bottled unoaked in August 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rioja, Spain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39361635221638,"sku":"OCEAN-006","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/abelmendozajarrartecarbonic.png?v=1763739590"},{"product_id":"abel-mendoza-grano-a-grano-rioja-2017","title":"Abel Mendoza Grano A Grano Tempranillo Rioja 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Grano a Grano” literally means “Grape by Grape”. Each cluster of fruit is destemmed by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aim is to make a more serious\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ewine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere intracellular fermentation starts inside the berries and then the fruit is stomped by foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented in small tanks of no more than 1,200 kgs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter alcoholic fermentation, the skins are pressed into new 500-liter French oak barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalolactic fermentation takes place in the barrel and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ewine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eaged for 18 months before being bottled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot Yet Rated but here is the 2017 \u0026amp; 2018 review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo score for the 2019, but or comparison's sake here is the 2018 and 2017:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2018: 96 pts \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eWine\u003c\/span\u003e Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eI'm amazed at the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003earomatics of the 2018 Tempranillo Grano A Grano, with notes of orange peel and flowers, incredibly aromatic and nuanced for a Tempranillo. The grapes were hand-destemmed in order to avoid the effect of a destemmer that might rip the grapes open and to keep them intact to make them go through a semi-carbonic maceration that generates a lot of aromas. As with the other wines, he is using more and more 500-liter oak barrels, and the oaking is subtler and the élevage 18 months. It has a vibrant palate, and the wine is very lively, with freshness and pungent flavors. 2,621 bottles were filled in May 2020. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLuis Guttierrez\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017: 94 pts \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eWine\u003c\/span\u003e Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The nose of the 2017 Tempranillo Grano A Grano shows more nuance and especially more floral aromas than the Selección Especial from this same vintage, which is also Tempranillo. “Grano a grano” means “grain by grain” in Spanish, as the grapes for this range are hand-destemmed to avoid the effect of a destemmer that might rip open the grapes. 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Cool and waxy notes of yellow plum, mandarin orange, and honeydew melon mingle with subtle white flowers.  Notes of the barrel come more from the air than the wood, but both imparting a gentle, integrated influence.  The palate is harmonious, with ample acids complementing a med\/med+ body and med+ flavors that confirm the nose.  A slightly waxy texture here too. Texturally this is very pleasing with a roundness and elegant weight that finishes med+ with some wisps of sea spray and minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e91 pts Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium yellow-gold. Fragrant pear, and citrus fruits mesh with smoky mineral notes and floral aromas of jasmine and honeysuckle. Medium body in texture, ample med\/med+ acidity, the flavors are consistent with the nose and pleasantly persistent. Good complexity and medium+ on the finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alentejo, Portugal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39365544476806,"sku":"TRY-FonteSoutoWHITE","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/FonteSoutobranco.jpg?v=1763978006"},{"product_id":"muga-rioja-gran-torre","title":"Bodegas Muga Torre Muga 2021","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(177, 35, 6);\"\u003e96+ pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Date: 2025 - 2042\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"I again tasted the 2021 Torre Muga, which was produced with Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano grapes from 55+-year-old vines in the zones of Labastida, Briñas and Villalba de Rioja between 480 and 560 meters in altitude. The grapes were destemmed and put through an optical sorting machine and fermented in small oak vats with indigenous yeasts. The wine matured in new French oak barrels for 18 months on average, as the different varieties aged separately. It has 14.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.56 and 5.6 grams of acidity, pretty standard parameters here. This is evolving at a very slow pace, and I found it more backward and closed this time, more serious, with less aromas and flavors from the wood, and those toasty and smoky tones are now much better integrated. It has a balanced mouthfeel, with the freshness and fine tannins from the vintage. It was bottled in October 2023. Drink: 2025-2042. (Mar 2026)\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(196, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e99 pts \u003ci\u003eTim Atkin, MW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a stunning expression of Torre Muga, often described as the most 'modern' of the bodega’s reds. Partnering Tempranillo, 15% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo, it’s an intense, layered, self-assured assemblage that handles its new French oak with ease. Think of it as Rioja meets Cru Classé Bordeaux, with appealing cedarwood, mocha and wild herb aromas, mouth-coating tannins, plenty of cool climate acidity and a core of black cherry, liquorice and bramble. One of the great 2021s. 2028-2045. (2026)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(187, 2, 2);\"\u003e96 pts \u003ci\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(187, 2, 2);\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \"Fragrant and enticing, this fresh red shows a statuesque quality while maintaining overall harmony and balance. Hints of violet, dried thyme and rosemary, graphite, and anise lace a dark core of juicy blackberry paste, black cherry coulis and olive tapenade flavors, all enmeshed with a fine frame of muscular tannins. A push of ground coffee, smoke and dark chocolate echoes on the finish. Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano. Drink now through 2046. (5\/27\/26)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 3, 3);\"\u003e95 points Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-lg mb-2 print-text\"\u003eDrinking window:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2026\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2055\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2021 Torre Muga is a blend of Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano from Rioja. It aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels. Garnet-red in hue, this opens with pronounced oak, blackberry and sour cherry notes, followed by spicy herbs, orange peel, incense and toffee in which the oak is a layered presence. On the palate, it’s juicy and structured, with moderate concentration and a polished texture that conveys both energy and elegance, although it still needs to settle down and integrate properly. This promises to develop a refined, expansive flow with further time in bottle. Drink: 2030-2050. (May 2025)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTempranillo, mazuelo and graciano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a selection of vineyards. Vines located in the municipalities of Villalba de Rioja, Briñas and Labastida. Calcareous-clay and alluvial soils. Calcareous clay and alluvial. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING \u0026amp; AGING\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelection of vineyards. Manual harvesting with 200-kilo crates. Fermentation in wooden vats, separating the grapes according to variety and source vineyard, using indigenous yeasts and no temperature control. Once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, the period of maceration varies and can continue for up to 2 or 3 weeks depending on variety and plot. Malolactic fermentation takes place in new casks made of French oak from the Allier department and Tronçáis, followed by 16-18 months of cask ageing, again depending on the grape variety. After this period, the final coupage of the wine takes place. Before bottling it undegoes light fining with fresh egg white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rioja","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39408036708486,"sku":"ADV-muga-TORRE","price":104.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/TorreMugabottle1000x.jpg?v=1781276274"},{"product_id":"2019-thevent-bourgogne-rouge","title":"Thevenet \u0026 Fils Bourgogne Rouge Bussieres Les Clos 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pinot noir for this wine is found in the village of Bussieres and is sourced from the lieu-dit « Les Clos ». The vines are south-facing at 350 feet above sea level on gently sloping hills that are principally composed of clay. The fruit tends to ripen early due to its excellent exposure. Pigeage and remontage are practiced during fermentation. This wine is marked by notes of black, ripe berries, often a touch “sauvage”. \u003cem\u003e- importer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burgundy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39418628145286,"sku":"HAW-Thevent-LesClos","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/Thevent_Rouge.png?v=1763977842"},{"product_id":"2019-pedro-parra-y-familia-trane","title":"Pedro Parra y Familia - Trane 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e$66.99 on 6+ bottles (code: 6saves3)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e2022: 96+ pts Wine Advocate - Robert Parker (2023, NYR)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHailing from complex soils defined by a mixture of iron, quartz, sand and silt, the 2022 Trane is the most aromatically spectacular wine in the Parra lineup, opening with an alluring, complex perfume of licorice, orange peels, roses and dark fruits. Similarly, the palate is the most sumptuous and concentrated, ratcheting up the density and saturation while sacrificing none of the silky precision that defines the house style. This power is echoed on the finish with an expansive, sweet intensity that swells in lockstep with a simmering mineral undercurrent, concluding with a retronasal perfume first observed on the nose. This is certainly the flashiest, most seductive wine in the stable, and I suspect it will evolve beautifully in the cellar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Cinsault\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from a single vineyard planted in 1944 located in Guarilihue Alto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilty sandy red decomposed granite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand harvested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% whole cluster fermentation in concrete with indigenous yeast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for 12 months in concrete and oak cask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after John Coltrane, the “Trane” Cinsault is full of the energy, tension, and complexity found in each of Coltrane’s jazz recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eIn Summary on Pedro Parra, The Wine Advocate, Matthew Luczy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt should come as no surprise that one of the world's leading terroir experts, possessing deep knowledge of the world's finest regions and, within them, its most iconic vineyards, would also produce compelling, transparent wines that faithfully reflect their origins. This is undeniably the case with Pedro Parra. Since establishing his label in 2014, he has steadily developed an impeccable portfolio that holds up a mirror to Itata and reflects it directly into the glass. A tasting through this roster is a masterclass in transparency, attention to detail and ceaseless dedication to quality above all else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParra focuses almost primarily on Cinsault—the \"Pinot Noir\" of Itata, as he sees it—and País, which he equates to Trousseau, along with a small amount of Chardonnay still under development. Parra's roster centers around five cru bottlings hailing from approximately 0.25- to 0.50-hectare sites in the uppermost section of Guarilihue planted to Cinsault 45 to 70 years ago on decomposed granitic soils with varying degrees of silt, sand, quartz and mica content and dramatically different topsoil depths. An additional pair of vineyards in Ñipas supply extremely old País, one of them 150 years old, expressed in the superb Bluepit bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the cellar, Parra has gradually moved to more whole-cluster fermentations for Cinsault and practices extremely long macerations of up to 60 days with as little cap manipulation as possible. He utilizes a reverse saignée method—in which a portion of grapes are pressed and the juice immediately returned to the fermentation, resulting in a proportional reduction in skin contact—to reduce fruit flavors in the finished wines. Fermentations are cool and primarily occur in concrete vats, as does maturation, although the more grippy bottlings see élevage in foudre. Sulfur additions along the way are pragmatic, and the finished wines are typically bottled with about 20 parts per million of free sulfur. His País bottlings typically undergo warmer fermentations, 30-day macerations and aging in foudre. 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It leads with a spice-driven nose, adding flourishes of dried flowers and smoke with time. The palate embodies the weightlessly saturated profile that defines the entire portfolio, concluding with ultra-refined tannins and stony persistence. This is a superb introduction to a world-class set of wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Cinsault from several vineyards in the towns of Guarilihue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 4 different growers, all in the upper part of the hills, over granitic soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sites were first planted more than 200 years ago, with vines 45 to 70 years old, and so, the vineyard shares a long history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConcrete and open stainless steel tank fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% whole cluster fermentation with indigenous yeast in oak tanks at low temperatures for 15 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged for 1 year in troncoconic untoasted tank, foudre and concrete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eIn Summary on Pedro Parra, The Wine Advocate, Matthew Luczy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt should come as no surprise that one of the world's leading terroir experts, possessing deep knowledge of the world's finest regions and, within them, its most iconic vineyards, would also produce compelling, transparent wines that faithfully reflect their origins. This is undeniably the case with Pedro Parra. Since establishing his label in 2014, he has steadily developed an impeccable portfolio that holds up a mirror to Itata and reflects it directly into the glass. A tasting through this roster is a masterclass in transparency, attention to detail and ceaseless dedication to quality above all else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParra focuses almost primarily on Cinsault—the \"Pinot Noir\" of Itata, as he sees it—and País, which he equates to Trousseau, along with a small amount of Chardonnay still under development. Parra's roster centers around five cru bottlings hailing from approximately 0.25- to 0.50-hectare sites in the uppermost section of Guarilihue planted to Cinsault 45 to 70 years ago on decomposed granitic soils with varying degrees of silt, sand, quartz and mica content and dramatically different topsoil depths. An additional pair of vineyards in Ñipas supply extremely old País, one of them 150 years old, expressed in the superb Bluepit bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the cellar, Parra has gradually moved to more whole-cluster fermentations for Cinsault and practices extremely long macerations of up to 60 days with as little cap manipulation as possible. He utilizes a reverse saignée method—in which a portion of grapes are pressed and the juice immediately returned to the fermentation, resulting in a proportional reduction in skin contact—to reduce fruit flavors in the finished wines. Fermentations are cool and primarily occur in concrete vats, as does maturation, although the more grippy bottlings see élevage in foudre. Sulfur additions along the way are pragmatic, and the finished wines are typically bottled with about 20 parts per million of free sulfur. His País bottlings typically undergo warmer fermentations, 30-day macerations and aging in foudre. 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Silky tannins wrap around a core of dark red cherry\/plum fruit. Sweet pipe tobacco, cedar, mint, new leather and blood orange all envelop the palate. Readers will find a Riserva of uncommon character and distinction. Floral overtones extend the potent, layered finish. \u003cem\u003e- By Antonio Galloni on July 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCement tanks ferment the wines and large botti (oak casks larger than SUVs) age the wines into the majestic, deeply complex, and elegant, but dense and persistent character.  I hate to name-drop this again but if you love \u003cstrong\u003eMonterevtine\u003c\/strong\u003e, soulful reds like ethereally deep red Burgundy or Loire reds you will love these wines! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImporter: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine is made from hand-picked Sangiovese grapes and is matured in oak barrels for 14 months, followed by further maturation in cement vats. 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Sourced from 27 year old vines and fermented in traditional granite lagares with successive machine pressings, this wine is aged in French oak barriques for 20 months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vintage__section-accent\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep violet in color with deep concentration on the nose, boasting a rich perfume of ripe black fruits and floral notes.  Elegantly structured with rich tannins, Vinha Mãe has a wonderful capacity for aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVarietal composition: 40 % Syrah, 35% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard name: Vinha Mae\u003cbr\u003eVineyard size: 1.8ha\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil composition: Calcareous and Clay\u003cbr\u003eTraining method: Guyot\u003cbr\u003eElevation: 660 feet\u003cbr\u003eVines\/acre: 2000\u003cbr\u003eYield\/acre: 1.2 tons\u003cbr\u003eExposure: South-North\u003cbr\u003eHarvest time: September\u003cbr\u003eBottles produced of this wine: 6,640\u003cbr\u003eFermentation container: Lagares\u003cbr\u003eLength of alcoholic fermentation: 12 days\u003cbr\u003eFermentation temperature: 79°F\u003cbr\u003eType of aging container: Barriques\u003cbr\u003eType of oak: French\u003cbr\u003eLength of aging before bottling: 20 months\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003epH level: 3.57\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lisboa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39488297664646,"sku":"WB-choca-VinhaMAE","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/vinhamaebottle.jpg?v=1763977627"},{"product_id":"wine-and-soul-manoella-branco-18","title":"Wine \u0026 Soul Manoella Branco 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$24.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mnmd-review__summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Date: \u003cspan\u003e2025 - 2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was able to taste the just-bottled 2023 Manoella Branco. This was a very balanced vintage, the growing season was almost perfect, and yields were good. The wine was a little closed for such an expressive year of wines with purity and freshness. It has notes of white flowers and fruit and a balsamic touch with the balance and harmony from the old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-hKysef kYcfoa\"\u003eWine \u0026amp; Soul, Jorge Serôdio and Sandra Tavares, have concentrated their efforts in the last years in the vineyards. They have grown from the initial two hectares for Pintas to over 40 hectares today. The portfolio has also grown, and so have volumes. They now produce 180,000 bottles, including Port. \u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eApr 04, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll steel and no wood, this is a clear terroir snapshot in white grape form of the Douro Valley and also an extreme value.  The production of this one is tiny and the availability is very limited.  I find this to have the orchard fruit of a Rhone white, but with actual acidity (unlike Rhone whites), coupled with the body of a village Bourgogne or an un-oaked Godello from Spain. There is NO wood to distort the impact of flavor and texture so there are no oaky flavors present. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRabigato\u003cbr\u003eGouveio\u003cbr\u003eViosinho\u003cbr\u003eCódega do Larinho\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Terroir within the old and large Manoella vineyard\u003cbr\u003e- After harvesting in the second week of September, the fruit was selected then crushed in a pneumatic press.\u003cbr\u003e- A slow fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures for 4 weeks\u003cbr\u003e- Aged on the fine lees for 6 months\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Douro Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39571595427974,"sku":"wb-winesoul-manoella-branco","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/ManoellawhitebottleNEW.png?v=1766058574"},{"product_id":"paul-jouard-chassagne-montrachet-vv-rouge","title":"Paul Jouard Chassagne-Montrachet VV Rouge 2023","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$49.99 on 6+ (code: 6saves5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e$54.99 US Low\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Tasting Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The color is a deep red, ruby at the edges. The nose is red-fruited with bing cherry, cassis, black raspberry, with notes of spice and a dollop of vanilla. On the palate, the nose is confirmed, showing good depth, length, richness and most important;y freshness and energy that carries into that long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love Pinot Noir, fruitiness, and freshness, this is the wine for you. This Chassagne-Montrachet Villages Vieilles Vignes 2022 from Domaine Paul Joaurd is the archetypal red wine from the Côte de Beaune, perfect for enjoying with grilled red meat or a meal with friends. It will delight everyone and get everyone talking, talking between two sips of pleasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65+ year-old Pinot Noir vines \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50% use of new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust 300 cases made on average annually\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Burgundy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39684758569094,"sku":"Jouard-CMVV23","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/PaulJouardChassagne-MontrachetVVRouge.png?v=1767711157"},{"product_id":"produttori-barbaresco-normale","title":"Produttori del Barbaresco 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#7 Wine of the Year 2025 Top 100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(181, 3, 3);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e96KO \/ 95+WA \/ 94WS\/ 93VM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Kerin O'Keefe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2021 was an exceptional year in the Langhe as is clearly demonstrated by the gorgeous 2021 Barbaresco from Produttori. It boasts beautiful aromas of violet, rose, cake spice and mint that carry over to the elegant palate along with succulent red cherry, crushed raspberry and star anise. Taut, refined tannins and bright acidity keep it impeccably balanced. Made from blending Nebbiolo from different vineyard sites, this is the firm’s classic Barbaresco and is one of the greatest values in Italian fine wine.  \u003cbr\u003eDrink 2027–2033. Abv: 14.5% Review Date: 09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink Date: 2026 - 2045\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine gives us our first taste of the epic 2021 vintage from a producer as prolific as Produttori del Barbaresco. Bottled in April 2024, this vintage shows the immense power and complexity that likens it to 2016, another year for collectors. The 2021 Barbaresco offers medium-rich density that is transmitted both to the wine's appearance and its mouthfeel. There is black fruit, spice and a touch of nutmeg. However, the wine maintains its youthful tension and energy throughout. The tannins are chalky, fine and void of any bitterness. This is a classical expression of Nebbiolo that gives us good reason to be excited for the upcoming 2021 Barbaresco Riservas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 pts Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vibrant, well-defined red, offering rose, cherry, strawberry, white pepper and mineral flavors. Sleek and elegant, this firms up on the linear finish. Balanced and approachable now yet would benefit from a bit more time to knit together. Excellent length. Best from 2027 through 2040. 7,000 cases imported.—Bruce Sanderson Region: Piedmont, Italy Issue Date: Oct. 31, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 pts Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrinking Window 2024 - 2033\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Barbaresco is a gorgeous, deep wine. Although the aromatics are a bit closed, the 2021 shows gorgeous depth and a touch more palate presence than is typically the case for this bottling. Dark and enveloping, the 2021 will offer a number of years of very fine drinking. It is an impressive, classy wine from Produttori del Barbaresco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- By Antonio Galloni on September 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAldo Vacca and Luca Cravanzola presented a stellar set of wines at Produttori del Barbaresco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the 19th century, wine producers in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbaresco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e made a bid to join the neighboring—and more prestigious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Barolo zone. When their overtures were rejected in 1894, local enologist Domizio Cavazza founded the Barbaresco region’s first winery cooperative. It ceased operations sometime after World War I but was reborn in 1958 as the Produttori del Barbaresco. Today, focusing exclusively on Nebbiolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grown in the commune of Barbaresco, this model co-op has also been well-served by a long line of homegrown leadership; current director Aldo Vacca, whose grandfathers were founding members, succeeded his father as the group’s director. This classic blended Barbaresco earned its highest rating to date in the stellar 2021 growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e various vineyards in the DOCG Barbaresco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards size:\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes selected from 100 hectares (250 acres) of estate owned vineyards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e south, west, east\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e limestone and clay, rich in calcium with sandy veins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e stainless steel tanks, 30 days on the skin at 28°c (80°f). 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The cru was cultivated for centuries by Schloss Elz, until 50 years ago one of the most prestigious producers in the Rheingau. Eva has cultivated the cru since 2019, after she took the lease over from Langwerth von Simmern and switched the cultivation of this heartbreak cru to organic farming immediately. Eva's 2021 offers a deep, pure, intense and stony nose of ripe, lush and concentrated fruits intertwined with quartzite aromas. Full-bodied, dense and concentrated on the palate, this is—after being aerated—a finessed, saline and playful but persistent Riesling with lots of salt but also lush, ripe stone fruit aromas. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in November 2022.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rheingau, Germany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39790796832902,"sku":"OCEAN-0001","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/melangeevafricke.jpg?v=1766042174"},{"product_id":"ad39986","title":"Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 - 375ml","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003eAlvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#b51a00\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e98WA-96WE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e*375ML half-bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e$32.99 sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e$34.99 reg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e98 Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003eThe NV Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 is non-vintage, but does have some 1927 material in it. This is totally dark brown\/amber with notes of figs, toffee, caramel syrup, molasses and coffee. It is dense, super sweet, intense, rich and an amazingly, unctuously textured, thick beverage to consume slowly and introspectively after a meal. Drink now through 2050, or even longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e#5 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003eThe vineyards, located at an elevation of 1,050 feet, are comprised of the famous chalky soil called Albariza and the 40-year-old vines produce extremely low yields. The grapes were hand-harvested at the peak of maturity and dried on mats in the sun. This is one of the oldest wines in the cellar since the Solera was started at the beginning of the last century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e96 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the world's best PX wines is Solera 1927, the pride of Alvear. Whatever solera stocks went into this bottling were well selected. Aromas of maple and fine wood turn to fig and caramel. Saturation and weight on the palate are expected, but this has some (though not a lot) acidic cut. 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Thanks to its lean and streamlined mouthfeel, I would suggest a near or medium-term drinking window for this accessible vintage. Production is limited to 5,400 bottles. \u003cb\u003eDrink Date: \u003c\/b\u003e2025 - 2038\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe team at Azelia is working to build a new winery that is slated to be completed in 2025. With this latest group of releases, we have the special 2014 Barolo Riserva Bricco Voghera.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished: \u003c\/b\u003eJan 30, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCreated in 1978, Bricco Fiasco was one of the first wines in the entire Barolo area to be identified as a cru\/single vineyard bottling. The vines in Bricco Fiasco are now 85 years old. 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Fermentation in open-top wood vats on the skins with 2-3 daily punching down for 15-20 days. Soft pressing post ferment. Aging for 12 months in large, neutral French oak tonneau. Refinement in bottle 12 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo Tasting Note On This One - Did Not Taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBased on the description from my importer who tasted all of these, I am looking forward to tasting this one. The intensity is closely aligned to the Nigheddu (search on this website) with a little more structure and slightly darker red fruits. Sounds like another winner to me!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barbagia IGT, Sardinia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40025264160902,"sku":"SUN-SARD9x","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/VinzasArtasSalahana.jpg?v=1746543273"},{"product_id":"vinzas-artas-garaunele-2019","title":"Vinzas Artas Garaunele 2019","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$48.99\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon 6+ mixed OK  \u003cspan\u003e(code: 6saves3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$51.99\u003c\/span\u003e otherwise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cannonau (Grenache), 15.5% abv\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTerroir: \u003c\/strong\u003e.5 hectare site of calcareous granite soils, 2,132m above sea level, south facing\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 bottle production (hand numbered)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSites:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghirada (Ghirada = Cru): Garaunele\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Destemmed.  Fermentation in open-top wood vats on the skins with 2-3 daily punching down for 15-20 days.  Soft pressing post ferment.  Aging for 12 months in large, neutral French oak tonneau. Refinement in bottle 12 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy Tasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYouthful and deeper red ruby color, still has transparency.  Pronounced aromas similarly rise easily with deep red and blue fruits, very fresh dark red to blue fruits of cherry, raspberries, crushed summer blueberries and blackberries.  Notes of subtle smoke, savory nuances, with dried herbs, also very lifted and fresh in character in the nose.  The palate has a med+\/full body and tannin that are also ripe and perfectly integrated, a touch more structure here.  The flavor intensity is high, but here to the weight is elegant and barely there, the wine floats over the palate with a ton of flavor and depth, with the mineral\/stone component peaking out on the close and into the finish.  Here to the finish is very persistent and long, well over a minute with the fruit, savory, herbs, minerality, and freshness that add up to another very pleasing close.  Another outstanding wine!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barbagia IGT, Sardinia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40025264980102,"sku":"SUN-SARD10x","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/VinzasArtasGaraunele.jpg?v=1746543272"},{"product_id":"emiliano-falsini-limite-cabernet-franc-costa-igt-2019","title":"Emiliano Falsini 'Limite' Cabernet Franc Costa Toscana IGT 2021","description":"\u003cp data-name-id=\"828973\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmiliano Falsini 'Limite' Cabernet Franc Costa Toscana IGT 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmiliano Falsini\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBolgheri, Tuscany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$79.99\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon 6+ mixed OK  (code: \u003cspan\u003e6saves5\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$84.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e US Low on bottle 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimite Cabernet Franc Costa Toscana is created from the finest selection of Cabernet Franc grapes grown along the Tuscan Coast in one of the most beautiful settings with some of the best conditions for growing this noble variety, which has found a new home in this corner of Tuscany. The choice of grapes to make Limite always involves a careful selection of the best bunches in the vineyard, followed by the separate vinification of the grapes from the most appropriate parcels according to the climate over the year, resulting in an elegant, characterful wine with a strong varietal identity, a great Mediterranean wine but with a fresh, dynamic quality, able to convey all the energy, power and character of Costa Toscana Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAge of the vines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Approximately 30 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Spontaneous, using yeasts naturally present on the grapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes were picked by hand and then fermented in small open vessels with around \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30% of the bunches left whole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e. Skin contact for 16 days with daily punch-downs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Approximately 10 months in new wood casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy Tasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"times new roman, times, baskerville, georgia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasted over a few nights, this is quite the Tuscan iteration of Cab Franc, and quite a very good one at that...I really like it now, but I would like to see how this does with 5-7 more years more in bottle (and more, though I like most of my wines middle-aged).  I say that because it started out very good, and only got better and better with air and over the days I tasted it the complexity each time was deeper and the wine's true character seemed to fall into shape each time exceptionally well.  The fruit is prominent, but so is the spice and herbs that cab franc gives when grown\/cropped the right way.  The wine is perfectly balanced, the fruit, oak, spice all in harmony.  If you like Le Macchiole's Paleo or most Bolgheri Super Tuscans you will like this one a lot, especially if you prefer the less overdone wines from the region like Sassicaia, Argenteira, Tua Rita and Grattamacco.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor the 2019 (not this 2020): 95 pts Robert Parker Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"times new roman, times, baskerville, georgia, serif\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmiliano Falsini has made some of the best wines of his career with Cabernet Franc. His organic 2019 Cabernet Franc Limite opens a new chapter and a more personal approach, winemaker to grape variety, that is shaped by dark concentration and beautiful balance. The difference between this higher-priced wine and the more accessible Il Debbio is that this wine only sees oak, whereas the other one sees a combination of oak and amphora. Both wines are made with whole cluster fermentation, something that is becoming a signature house style. Blackberry, black plum and grilled herb bring out the complexity of the bouquet. 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The historical name for the hill on which this parcel resides is the “Côte de Beauvernay.” At the base of this hill, there is a small river and along the banks you’ll find “Verne” trees, a type of Alder. 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As with the latter, Clisson is associated with white wines made from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-274-melon-de-bourgogne\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wine-searcher.com\/grape-274-melon-de-bourgogne\" title=\"Melon de Bourgogne Wine Grape Variety\"\u003eMelon de Bourgogne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grape variety. These are characteristically rich with aromas of candied fruit, dried fruit and quince, and have good aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium lemon with golden hue. Lovely nose with brioche, minerals, lemon, saline, buttermilk, nectarine, hay, cream. Medium+ acidity, medium body at most. Palate tapers to a rather long, lean, salty and elegant finish. 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In 1936, Cassis gained the distinction of being named among France’s first official AOCs, in the elite company of Tavel and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCassis is not only an active port, but what Kermit calls “an earthly paradise.” The vineyards of Clos Sainte Magdeleine are particularly stunning: they jut out on a private cape to meet majestic limestone bluffs, poised spectacularly above the sparkling, azure waters. The domaine also has prized holdings on steep terraces carved into the sensational Cap Canaille, France's highest sea cliff perched 400 meters over the Mediterranean. Only a dozen \u003cspan class=\"MsoHyperlinkFollowed\"\u003evignerons\u003c\/span\u003e today are fortunate enough to produce AOC Cassis (the appellation covers just 215 hectares), and the small quantities available are largely consumed locally with fresh fish—the best way to enjoy them. 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