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Birichino wines are recognized for their finesse and complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birichino-saint-georges-zinfandel-etats-unis","title":"Birichino - Saint Georges Zinfandel - 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlex Krause and John Locke founded Birichino with a singular goal: to make expressive wines with character from the best plots of \u003cstrong\u003eold California vines\u003c\/strong\u003e , located in cool climates. The grapes for this \u003cstrong\u003eZinfandel\u003c\/strong\u003e (American grape variety originally from Italy) come from a vineyard planted in 1922 at the foot of the Santa Cruz mountains. It has the body and acidity of a medium-bodied Pinot Noir. Conservative agricultural practices result in \u003cstrong\u003elow yields\u003c\/strong\u003e and very small clusters, which allow full aromatic development without the need to over-ripen the wine and subject it to excessively high alcohol levels. No filtration is carried out and \u003cstrong\u003eaging in neutral barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e9 months\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the wine to soften without adding woody notes. The aromas are dominated by red fruits such as \u003cstrong\u003eredcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estrawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e . We also find floral notes like \u003cstrong\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e and menthol and a wide variety of spices like \u003cstrong\u003elicorice\u003c\/strong\u003e . A wine made with finesse unlike the traditional zinfandel that can be found in California. A great wine!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ Red","offer_id":42662565150966,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 3 bottles (75cl) \/ Red","offer_id":44761876889846,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Birichino-SaintGeorgeZifandel-Etats-Unis_2.jpg?v=1652168034"},{"product_id":"birichino-scylla-etats-unis","title":"Birichino - Scylla - 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHere is a magnificent vintage from the \u003cstrong\u003eBirichino\u003c\/strong\u003e estate. Its name, \u003cstrong\u003eScylla\u003c\/strong\u003e , is taken from Greek mythology referring to a monster which is said to have lived in the Strait of Messina in Italy and which terrorized sailors. Sourced largely from hectares of \u003cstrong\u003ehidden old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e , two old Carignan vineyards planted around 1920 form the backbone of this wine, complemented by traditional sources of \u003cstrong\u003ecenturies-old\u003c\/strong\u003e Grenache and Mourvèdre, bringing the average age of the vines at 99 years old. The unique environment in which the vines are planted has allowed resistance to phylloxera and their survival, therefore taking deep roots over time. Thanks to its valuable characteristics, the estate aims for minimal intervention in the cellar, favoring \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous fermentations\u003c\/strong\u003e , aging in neutral oak and little filtration. The aromas of this wine are subtle and fine like its substance. Beautiful floral notes escape like \u003cstrong\u003epeony\u003c\/strong\u003e , accompanied by \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003emorello cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e , blond tobacco, \u003cstrong\u003egarrigue\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an animal and earthy touch. The finesse of the tannins is surprising, the texture is airy and the acidity brings a nice tension. A superb wine!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ Red","offer_id":41885947658486,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 3 bottles (75cl) \/ Red","offer_id":41885947691254,"sku":"","price":111.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Birichino-Scylla-Etats-Unis.png?v=1652168035"},{"product_id":"birichino-bechthold-cinsault-etats-unis","title":"Birichino - Bechthold Cinsault - 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bechthold vineyard, \u003cstrong\u003eplanted in 1886\u003c\/strong\u003e , is said to be the oldest existing plots of Cinsault on Earth (over 130 years old). In addition, these same vines are \u003cspan\u003enon-irrigated and ungrafted, which proves the rarity of this heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e The stated mission of the Birichino winery is to produce \u003cstrong\u003eminimally-intervened\u003c\/strong\u003e wines that achieve a perfect balance between perfume, balance and roundness. Fermentation is indigenous, and aging lasted 10 months in neutral French barrels before bottling without filtration. This wine of great \u003cstrong\u003ecomplexity\u003c\/strong\u003e develops aromas of rose petals, \u003cstrong\u003ehibiscus\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ecranberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , crunchy red currants, and \u003cstrong\u003etart strawberries\u003c\/strong\u003e . It is an intoxicating elixir of delicate and perfumed fruits, with a core of \u003cstrong\u003eminerality\u003c\/strong\u003e and hyper-fine tannins. Light, deep, evanescent, and captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":41885946347766,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":41885946380534,"sku":"","price":144.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Birichino-BechtholdCinsault-Etats-Unis.jpg?v=1652168027"},{"product_id":"birichino-besson-grenache-etats-unis","title":"Birichino - Besson Grenache - 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf there was a signature wine that exemplifies the style of the \u003cstrong\u003eBirichino\u003c\/strong\u003e estate, it is this one. The Besson vineyard was planted in 1910, and the fruit of its over 100 year old vines produces this astonishing 100% Grenache. 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