A journey into the profound depth and complexity of wines from old vines. Old root systems and naturally low yields produce grapes of incredible concentration and character. The resulting wines tell a story of time, struggle, and resilience, offering a drinking experience that is both unique and profound. This 4-bottle collection spans France and Italy, featuring a mix of red and white wines that beautifully express their ancient terroir.
What's Inside
2022 Umani Ronchi, "Vecchie Vigne" Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore
Italy's Great White - Marche, Italy
This is a benchmark for Verdicchio, sourced from a single vineyard planted in the 1970s. Umani Ronchi's "Vecchie Vigne" demonstrates that Italian white wines can possess the complexity and age-worthiness of the world's best. Fermented and aged in large oak casks, it is a rich, textural, and deeply savory white wine with incredible persistence.
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Grape: Verdicchio
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Tasting Notes: Ripe apricot, almond, chamomile, saline minerality
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Pairing: Rich seafood, roasted chicken, pasta with cream sauce
2023 Guy Robin, Chablis 1er Cru "Montée De Tonnerre"
Premier Cru Chablis from Old Vines - Chablis, Burgundy, France
From a historic estate in Chablis, this Premier Cru Chardonnay is sourced from the famed "Montée de Tonnerre" vineyard, one of the most prestigious in the appellation. The combination of Premier Cru terroir and old vines delivers a wine of exceptional depth and intensity. It is a classic, powerful expression of Chablis, with notes of citrus, oyster shell, and a long, mineral-driven finish that speaks to its noble origins.
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Grape: Chardonnay
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Tasting Notes: Lemon curd, green apple, crushed oyster shell, wet stone
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Pairing: Oysters, grilled fish, goat cheese
2022 Domaine Raspail-Ay, Gigondas
Ancient Grenache from the Southern Rhône - Gigondas, France
From a tiny, historic estate in the Southern Rhône, this Gigondas is made from old-vine Grenache and Syrah. The wine is a classic, old-school expression of its terroir, full of savory, spicy, and floral notes. It showcases the power and structure that old vines in this sun-drenched region can achieve, balanced by remarkable freshness.
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Grape: Grenache, Syrah
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Tasting Notes: Blackberry, garrigue, black pepper, smoked meat
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Pairing: Lamb chops, cassoulet, grilled eggplant
2016 Tenuta Fessina "Il Musmeci" Etna Rosso Riserva
Volcanic Elegance from Sicily - Etna, Sicily, Italy
From the high-altitude, volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, this Nerello Mascalese is a wine of incredible elegance and complexity. The "Il Musmeci" is a Riserva, aged for an extended period before release, adding layers of savory and spicy notes to the bright red fruit. It is a wine that speaks of its unique terroir, a testament to the power and grace of Etna.
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Grape: Nerello Mascalese
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Tasting Notes: Red cherry, dried cranberry, volcanic ash, dried herbs
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Pairing: Mushroom risotto, grilled tuna, roasted poultry dishes
