Charcuterie, Pasta, Game

Cherries, raspberries, and spices!

Varietal

Cesanese

Vintage:

• 2021

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Classic

Style:

Food Wine

Region: Lazio , Italy

Nestled in the historic town of Piglio within the Lazio wine region, Abbia Nòva's vineyards are imbued with centuries of rich history. From hosting Bernard of Clairvaux as he embarked on his monastic journey to serving as summer retreats for Roman emperors Nerva and Trajan, the land exudes a sense of profound heritage. For over four hundred years, Cesanese d’Affile has reigned supreme in Piglio, though Abbia Nòva also champions the revival of other ancient varietals like Passerina and Nostrano. Cousins Daniele and Pierluca Proietti, hailing from humble farming backgrounds, infuse their winemaking with a deeply personal and natural agricultural ethos, blending local traditions with cultural influences garnered from years of experimentation with natural methods.

Seafood, Olives, Pasta

Red berries, blackberry, citrus, jasmine and clove.

Varietal:

Monica

Vintage:

• 2022

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Food

Region: Sardinia, Italy

"Sergio Loi is a 4th generation traditional Sardinian producer, whose family winery from the early 900s has always practiced no chemical farming and minimum intervention in the cellar. The Cardedu [car-DAY-do] vineyards are located on the island’s sparsely populated Southeast, where soils are crumbling granite near the coast, and schist in ragged-dry cliffs around Jerzu. - Portovino"

Perfect with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or hearty stews, making it an ideal choice for robust, flavorful meals.

Juicy dark berries, black pepper, a hint of violet, with smooth tannins and a subtle earthiness.

Varietal:

Syrah

Vintage:

• 2023

ABV:

• 13.5%

Funky Scale:

Middle of the Road

Style:

Region: Roussillon, France

De Mena, meaning "By Nature" in Catalan, is a passion project of Sébastien Agelet, located in the small, time-forgotten village of Paziols, nestled in the Pyrenees Mountains. Once part of the Principality of Catalonia, Paziols still holds a medieval charm. Sébastien, a visionary vigneron, transitioned his family’s old vines to organic farming, pulling them away from the co-op to create wines that reflect nature’s purity and authenticity. De Mena’s wines are naturally crafted with minimal intervention, showcasing the terroir and embracing a philosophy rooted in passion. Sébastien’s wines are known for being thought-provoking, purposeful, and utterly delicious, with an emphasis on organic, traditional winemaking methods.

Bresaola & Burrata Pizza, Beef Bourguignon, Berry Salad in Honey Mascarpone

Cherries, mulberries, rose petals, mushrooms, and vanilla!

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Vintage:

• 2023

ABV:

• 13%

Funky Scale:

Mostly Classic

Style:

Food Wine

Region: Alsace, France

Les Vins Pirouettes is a project launched by Christian Binner, that brings affordable natural wines to the table, and at the same time helps organic and biodynamic grape growers in Alsace move away from selling their grapes to cooperatives towards making and bottling natural wines. Each cuvée is made at a young grower’s winery, where they supply the grapes and Christian supplies his 20 years of expertise in making natural wine in Alsace, and of course his marketing and distribution savviness. Each cuvée will feature the name of the grower on the bottle. - Jenny & Francois