{"title":"Fast Wine (Party Picks)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlanning a party at home (avoiding the haze!!)? Here are Laura's top picks for a great \u003cstrong\u003eparty wine\u003c\/strong\u003e ... e.g.: popular, easy, quaffable!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Bottles in THIS collection are available for \u003cstrong\u003efast delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other bottles may require a longer wait for delivery (up to one week).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, f\u003cspan\u003eor a limited time you can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esave 25%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on these wines (when you order at least 2 bottles from this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollection) with the code \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAST25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Simply add that at the checkout page to see the discount applied to these bottles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePromo ends midnight \u003cstrong\u003e31 October\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026 and delivery can be delayed up to 1 month from date of order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet in touch for other recommendations and assistance with orders or delivery scheduling. Urgent requests msg +65 8322 5042.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"savu-2019-igreco-75cl","title":"SAVU 2019 [iGreco] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Gaglioppo). IGT\/IGP. Alc 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruity rose from very rare grape (ancient Gaglioppo, exclusive to Calabria - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDNA connection to Nerello Mascalese of Etna fame\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES: Fresh and fruity (notes of gooseberry) with some candied red fruits - almost like a pink version of a new world Sav Blanc - and a long finish. The weight of this wine can pair nicely with rich fish dishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINERY NOTES: \"\u003cem\u003eI'm Gaglioppo's son. I'm rosé like the rose and the strawberry of my bouquet. I'm strong and robust, but also soft. I conquer everyone because I'm elegant end enjoyable. I love fish starters.\" \u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rosé. \u003cstrong\u003eScent\u003c\/strong\u003e: intense aromas, with notes of roses and strawberry. \u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: fresh taste, soft and with high flavour. Its pleasant and elegant softness sustained by a good level of acidity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iGreco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32565250588777,"sku":"UVIG16","price":35.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/TWIG09_SAVU_2017_iGreco_75cl_f23af8d8-03bc-41e7-b404-0829427c2702.png?v=1614220026"},{"product_id":"more-brut-cuvee-castello-di-cigognola-75cl","title":"MORATTI MORE Brut Metodo Classico Pinot Nero DOCG Cuvee [Castello Di Cigognola] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Pinot Nero). \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDOCG Oltrepo' Pavese Metodo Classico. Alc 12.5%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne-style sparkling from historic estate; grapes are carefully selected and hand harvested into crates; vinification involves 36 months refinement. \u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e\/20 Jancis Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e * NEW LABEL DESIGN *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES: Fine perlage. Aromas of yeast and wild strawberries. Creamy and lively, with an almost salty note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the winery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe limestone-clay soil of our hills provides a treasure of minerals and nutrients to our Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vineyards, granting the resulting wines bold flavours and a muscular structure. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first and prime selection drawn from the harvest is funneled in the Cuvée ‘More bottles, as Brut, Pas Dosé or both depending on each year’s qualities. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eScent and flavour open in wideness and boldness, balanced with sweet accents reminiscent of red fruits. ... DOCG Oltrepo’ Pavese Metodo Classico Pinot Nero; White sparkling Classic Method Brut; 100% Pinot Noir; Blanc de Noir S.A. Brut; Blind dosage after disgorgement; Aged between 18 and 24 months on the lees.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEET THE WINERY: Click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"All about CASTELLO DI CIGOGNOLA” rel=\" href=\"https:\/\/once-upon-a-vine.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/blogs\/news\/castello-di-cigognola-meet-the-winery%E2%80%9D\" noreferrer=\"\" noopener=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto read more background on this family-run estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, an excerpt from an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jancisrobinson.com\/articles\/italian-new-releases-part-2-lombardia-alto-adige-and-trentino\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e by Walter Speller for JancisRobinson.com, written in summer 2021, says \"\u003cem\u003eI have rarely come across an interesting sparkling wine from [Lombardy's Oltrepò Pavese area] ... and when I did I filed the experience under 'exception proving the rule'. Therefore I was quite thrown off balance when I tasted the metodo classico wines from Castello di Cigognola ... Owned by Moratti, a family of entrepreneurs, the team at the property have set themselves the lofty goal of challenging not Franciacorta but Champagne. Their secret weapon is north-facing, mature vineyards of Pinot Noir at elevations of at least 350 m (1,150 ft). Fully ripe grapes are what they are after, something which Oltrepò Pavese routinely delivers year after year, making adding sugar at any stage of the winemaking process unnecessary. The Morattis have taken on board star oenologist Federico Staderini, who among others is responsible for the Poggio di Sotto Brunellos that are extremely elegant even though they are grown in one of Montalcino's warmer areas. And that seems to be the Staderini signature: Oltrepò Pavese can be very warm, but the first releases of Castello di Cigognola do not reflect this in the least. What they show, dare I say it, is that Oltrepò Pavese can be a very good place to produce top Pinot Noirs and not just in sparkling form.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castello Di Cigognola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37603611574462,"sku":"UVCA17","price":65.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/MOREBrutCuvee_CastelloDiCigognola_75cl.png?v=1614219916"},{"product_id":"sru-2017-monchiero-carbone-75cl","title":"SRU Roero DOCG 2017 [Monchiero Carbone] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull Body, Dry (Nebbiolo). Roero DOCG. Alc 14%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Nebbiolo notes (cherry, violets, leather) with ripe red fruit, brambles, hint of caramel and mushroom, liquorice .... and ready to drink now! Pair with stroganoff, grilled meat, pepper sauce, or a mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\/3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gambero Rosso; \u003cstrong\u003e4\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQuattro Viti\" \"Excellent\" \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVITAE (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAssociazione Italiana Sommelier); \u003cstrong\u003e92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e VinoWay; \u003cstrong\u003e89\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Parker (Wine Advocate).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e* Older vintage (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/products\/sru-2015-monchiero-carbone-75cl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2015\u003c\/a\u003e) also available *\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEET THE WINERY: Click\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"All about MONCHIERO CARBONE\" href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/blogs\/news\/monchiero-carbone-meet-the-winery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto read more background on this family-run estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTo get an idea of how \u003cstrong\u003eROERO\u003c\/strong\u003e DOCG differs from \u003cstrong\u003eBAROLO\u003c\/strong\u003e DOCG \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewatch the Winefolly video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OjZh5zLYCWU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e, where a Barolo is opened to compare with the PRINTI by Monchiero Carbone (brother to this wine). You can also click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=NOT+tag%3A__gift+AND+printi*\u0026amp;product_type=\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e to find out more about PRINTI and buy a bottle of the various vintages we stock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the winery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Nebbiolo grape has always been grown on the steep slopes of the Roero. This great and noble Piedmontese varietal, thanks to the soil – calcareous, as in the Langhe, but softer – produces wines that are packed with aromas and plenty of body without being overwhelming. The resulting wines present balanced tannins and a great elegance matched by their mouth-filling qualities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoero Srü is an exemplary interpretation of these characteristics and takes its name from the production vineyard, which is precisely a cru of the municipality of Canale and is part of the cru map (MGA) in force since 2017. This vineyard has a very sandy soil, and the fossil shells that emerge from the ground testify to the presence of the sea that covered the area millions of years ago.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNebbiolo grapes from this vineyard have a typically Roero style, with a natural balance between body and tannins, which makes the Roero Srü fully appreciable from its second year, with no need to wait for long refinements in the bottle. Its maximum qualitative expression is reached after a period of medium-long aging, which can easily exceed 15 years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe grapes are picked in mid-October, and undergo lengthy, traditional-style fermentation, with long periods of contact between the skins and the liquid, to extract as much as possible from the skins. The wine is then drawn off the skins, and matured in small French oak casks for around 18 months before completing its aging in the bottle.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinery notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specifiche\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-data\"\u003elively, with bright soft ruby-red hues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-data\"\u003eits great complexity means that the aromas develop slowly, blossoming into refined fruity hints of raspberry, followed by aristocratic undertones of spices and licorice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-data\"\u003eaustere entry, with the tannins starting out slightly pronounced before gradually softening nicely into a long, stylish finish on which Roero’s fruity\/floral vein is brought on to the fullest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specifiche\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-data\"\u003ethe elegance of the tannins makes it an ideal match for T-bone steaks and grilled veal fillets, or pasta with meat sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEARN MORE: Follow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Wine For Normal People - Nebbiolo rel=\" href=\"https:\/\/winefornormalpeople.libsyn.com\/ep-244-the-grape-miniseries-nebbiolo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto a podcast by Wine For Normal People that's useful for understanding more about the grape NEBBIOLO!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monchiero Carbone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37609642623166,"sku":"UVMC15","price":65.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/TWMC05_SRU_2015_Monchiero_Carbone_75cl_f04c7d28-cab9-4029-8fdf-7e41da09028d.png?v=1614227910"},{"product_id":"vitovska-2018-edi-kante-75cl","title":"VITOVSKA 2018 [Kante] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Vitovska). Alc 12%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare white \"grape of light\"* elegantly presented by Friuli's poet-painter-winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: light to medium body; high acid; a clean, fresh, mineral wine ... light fruit \u0026amp; floral aromas (green fruit - pears, melon - and white flowers); interesting hints of beeswax, plus lime and almond skin; long, tangy, saline finish. Leaves you with some lovely notes of caramel, butterscotch and vanilla. Opens up a lot as swirled in the glass! Great for fans of Arneis, or Soave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitovska IGT Venezia Giulia:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Vineyards planted at over 800 feet above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Aged for 12 months in old barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Then aged for 6 more months in stainless steel tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bottled unfiltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Vitovska has been called \"\u003cstrong\u003ethe grape of light\u003c\/strong\u003e\" ... as it often has a halo in the vineyard - thanks to its translucent skins, which means the sunlight bounces up off the white stoney soil (important to this area's vineyards).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA NOTE ON THE WINERY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e- At the Kante vineyards the grapes are harvested by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e- In the cellar, wines are neither fined nor filtered and no new oak is used (barrels are up to 18 years old). This is Edi's style and philosophy of winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37864593785022,"sku":"UVEK09","price":59.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/VITOVSKA2018_EdiKante_75cl.png?v=1614220066"},{"product_id":"chardonnay-2018-edi-kante-75cl","title":"CHARDONNAY 2018 [Kante] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Chardonnay). Alc 13%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp, elegant, complex white from Friuli's poet-painter-winemaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay IGT Venezia Giulia:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Vineyards planted at over 800 feet above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Aged for 12 months in old barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Then aged for 6 more months in stainless steel tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Bottle unfiltered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA NOTE ON THE WINERY:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e- At the Kante vineyards the grapes are harvested by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e- In the cellar, wines are neither fined nor filtered and no new oak is used (barrels are up to 18 years old). This is Edi's style and philosophy of winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Kante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37864737931454,"sku":"UVEK11","price":59.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/CHARDONNAY2018_EdiKante_75cl.png?v=1620352954"},{"product_id":"fiano-kimia-2019-tenute-chiaromonte-75cl","title":"KIMIA Fiano 2019 [Tenute Chiaromonte] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull Body, Fruity (Fiano Minutolo). Puglia IGP Fiano. Alc 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite wine from highly-awarded Apulian winemaker* specialising in south Italy's most important local grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES: Refreshing (high acid) white with a round, rich character that has some similarity to Viognier (fresher acidity). Notes of lime skin, gooseberry, kiwifruit, hint of tangerine, plus summer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSOUNDTRACK: \"Love Me Do\" by The Beatles!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINERY NOTES: Born from \u003cstrong\u003eFiano Minutolo\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, an ancient Apulian vine rediscovered, this wine with yellow and greenish tones stands out for its hints of orange blossom and wild flowers and for its notes of citrus and wild herbs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*The farm \"Tenute Chiaromonte\" dates back to the 1820s, immediately after the official recognition of the Primitivo vine. This small family estate is now led by Nicola (4th generation winemaker since the estate became a winery in late 1990s). His wine is highly-awarded every year.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenute Chiaromonte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37865414492350,"sku":"UVTC02","price":42.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/FIANOKimia_TenuteChiaromonte_75cl.png?v=1614219812"},{"product_id":"moscato-kimia-2017-tenute-chiaromonte-75cl","title":"KIMIA Moscato 2017 [Tenute Chiaromonte] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull Body, Fruity (Moscato). Puglia IGP Moscato. Alc 13.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite wine from highly-awarded Apulian winemaker* specialising in south Italy's most important local grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES: Rich aromas and palate; lots of floral notes and some lime skin; with savoury\/herbal notes more dominant than fruit notes, this is a surprisingly  refreshing wine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWINERY NOTES: Wine produced from Moscato grapes, it has a pale yellow colour and an excellent structure. What characterizes it is its long finish of grapefruit and aromatic herbs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*The farm \"Tenute Chiaromonte\" dates back to the 1820s, immediately after the official recognition of the Primitivo vine. This small family estate is now led by Nicola (4th generation winemaker since the estate became a winery in late 1990s). His wine is highly-awarded every year.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tenute Chiaromonte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37865429729470,"sku":"UVTC04","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/MOSCATOKimia_TenuteChiaromonte_75cl.png?v=1614219921"},{"product_id":"molinar-2016-pojer-sandri-75cl","title":"MOLINAR Extra Brut 2016 [Pojer \u0026 Sandri] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Pinot Meunier). Alc 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NEW Champagne-style sparkling rose (extra brut; rose de noirs) from innovative winemaking duo in the stunning Dolomite mountains! Crisp, dry and elegant. Notes of red apple, wild berries and a hint of pastry (apple turnovers?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery limited production - \u003cstrong\u003eonly 2,500 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e made and a small, exclusive allocation secured here in Singapore by Once Upon A Vine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6549ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPE GEEK:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Wikipedia, \"\u003cem\u003ePinot Meunier (aka \u003cstrong\u003eSchwarzriesling\u003c\/strong\u003e) is a variety of black wine grape most noted for being one of the three main varieties used in the production of \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e (the other two are the black variety Pinot noir and the white Chardonnay). Until recently, producers in Champagne generally did not acknowledge Pinot Meunier, preferring to emphasise the use of the other noble varieties, but now Pinot Meunier is gaining recognition for the \u003cstrong\u003ebody\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erichness\u003c\/strong\u003e it contributes to Champagne.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e ....It is a \u003cstrong\u003echimeric mutation\u003c\/strong\u003e of Pinot: its inner cell layers are composed of a Pinot genotype which is close to Pinot noir or Pinot gris; the outer, epidermal, layer is however made up of a mutant, distinctive, genotype.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e ... It gets its name and synonyms (French Meunier and German Muller meaning miller) from flour-like dusty white down on the underside of its leaves.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pojer \u0026 Sandri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37865890152638,"sku":"UVPS90","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/MOLINAR2016_Pojer_Sandri_75cl.png?v=1614219899"},{"product_id":"pinot-nero-2018-pojer-sandri-75cl","title":"PINOT NERO Dolomiti 2018 [Pojer \u0026 Sandri] 75cl","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Pinot Nero). IGT. Alc 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMountain-style Pinot Nero\/Noir (made from blend of the local\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eItalian PN clone and also the Burgundy PN clone), with notes of wild strawberry, developing beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pojer \u0026 Sandri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37865913909438,"sku":"UVPS96","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/TWPS22_PINOT_NERO_2016_Pojer_Sandri_75cl_3e1129ec-a784-4fdf-83e7-65d79adb233a.png?v=1610355560"},{"product_id":"valpo-2015-fasoli-gino-75cl","title":"VALPO Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2015 [Fasoli Gino] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull Body, Dry (Corvinone, Corvina, Rondinella). DOC. Alc 17.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium selection Ripasso from acclaimed family estate Fasoli Gino, established in 1925 (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eparent winery behind Tasi). This is an important \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eappassimento \u003c\/strong\u003ewine* from Italy - one of the most famous styles and still very unique!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the winery: \"\u003cem\u003e'Valpo' is a result of a profound understanding of our land and our grapes. The difference in sun exposure and microclimate in our parcels allows us to select the small quantities of extremely high quality grapes that are then used to make our Ripasso Superiore 'Valpo'\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic pairing? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePop Progressive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppassimento\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a process of drying the grapes to reduce down to 40% of the original liquid, concentrating the flavours and sugars, which can take 100+ days of drying. This gives the wine its signature deep, rich character!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEARN MORE: Follow \u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/winefornormalpeople.libsyn.com\/ep-412-valpolicella-and-amarone-the-red-gems-of-veneto-italy\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"“Wine\" for normal people valpoliecella rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e to a podcast by Wine For Normal People that's useful for understanding more about the Valpolicella area (plus production methods for Amarone and Ripasso)!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fasoli Gino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39557826707646,"sku":"UVTS34","price":99.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/VALPO2015_FasoliGino_75cl_c98dba78-395c-4cff-8174-24df7c45b95e.png?v=1619704335"},{"product_id":"il-paonazzo-2015-serra-san-martino-75cl","title":"IL PAONAZZO 2015 [Serra San Martino] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Syrah). IGT. Alc 13.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth, elegant and well-balanced wine - beautifully aged in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat structured wine. Notes of sweet spice and flowers (violets) with ripe fruit (blueberry, blackcurrant), a hint of pepper. Like a dark fruit pie with vanilla ice-cream. Overall impression is smooth and elegant, with a rich mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serra San Martino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42198276669694,"sku":"UVSS22","price":59.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/ILPAONAZZO2012_SerraSanMartino_75cl_32591fb1-d1c2-4f05-9d2a-5034db1d0c81.png?v=1640044820"},{"product_id":"nosiola-2019-pojer-sandri-75cl","title":"NOSIOLA Dolomiti 2019 [Pojer \u0026 Sandri] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Nosiola). Alc 12%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful mountain wine for all occasions. Expect a fresh wine with great aromas such as apple, flowers and citrus notes. Great wine for light dishes and brings out the aromas in the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: The grape's name comes from the Italian word for hazelnut, nocciola, which is the dominant aroma found in Nosiola wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pojer \u0026 Sandri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42210829140222,"sku":"UVPS23","price":39.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/TWPS44_NOSIOLA_2018_Pojer_Sandri_75cl_76429773-fddf-4f14-a079-c035c94c287a.png?v=1640310063"},{"product_id":"cecu-2021-monchiero-carbone-75cl","title":"CECU Roero Arneis DOCG 2021 [Monchiero Carbone] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Fruity (Arneis). Roero Arneis DOCG. Alc 13.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium white made from special selection of Arenis grapes, by prestigious winemaker and president of Roero wine consortium!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e93\/100 VinoWay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit notes are currently subtle (tasting Nov 2022 - pears and underripe peach). Hints of toasted almond (and almond skin) give this wine an elegant and complex character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEET THE WINERY: Click\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/blogs\/news\/monchiero-carbone-meet-the-winery\" title=\"All about MONCHIERO CARBONE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto read more background on this family-run estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLEARN MORE: Follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/once-upon-a-vine.myshopify.com\/admin\/products\/%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/winefornormalpeople.libsyn.com\/ep-198-roero-italy-secret-values-awesome-wines%E2%80%9D\" title=\"“Wine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e to a podcast by Wine For Normal People that's useful for understanding more about the ROERO area (of south Piedmont)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the winery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Arneis, an exclusive vine of the steep Roero hills, together with Nebbiolo, is the architect of our area’s fine reputation in the world of wine. This has inspired us to craft this selection, with the intention of offering a further opportunity to highlight the potential of this great variety.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe grapes are grown on two individual vineyards selected for their sandy terrain and high altitude: from the soft and sandy soils of cru Tanone, in the municipality of Vezza d’Alba, and from the cru Renesio Incisa in the municipality of Canale, on the famous hill that was the birthplace of the Arneis grape in the late 1400s.  It is said that right here this particular berry was once known as the “white Nebbiolo” to underline the strong similarities in shape and size to the well-known berry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn this type of soil Arneis expresses all its aroma and elegance. This wine features intense, floral aromas; it entices the palate, while the refinement of its lingering, structured taste that charms the palate is set to improve over the years to come.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe wanted to dedicate this selection to grandfather Francesco Carbone, better known as “Cecu d’la Biunda” or “Son of the blond woman” in local dialect, as a nod to him for the Arneis he planted in his vineyards, and the seeds he instilled in our hearts.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinery notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specifiche\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-data\"\u003eintense straw yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specifiche\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-data\"\u003ethis wine features an intense olfactory sensation. It features great depth that evolves slowly into fresh aromas, which vary from white currant to pineapple and hints of sage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specifiche\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-data\"\u003eentry onto the palate is strongly marked by a splendid freshness of flavour, which gradually shows its true power and mouth-filling qualities. It gradually develops into a rich and very long finish on which white currants stand out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"specifiche\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wine-data\"\u003edue to its refined aroma and palate, it pairs perfectly with seafood risottos and oven-baked fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* older vintage available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/products\/cecu-2019-monchiero-carbone-75cl\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monchiero Carbone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43620851777790,"sku":"UVMC24","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/CECU2019_MonchieroCarbone_75cl_f9a4d2af-d3b6-4ebd-a193-8a1bf2f38ffb.png?v=1666168293"},{"product_id":"olmobuco-2022-cesarini-sartori-75cl","title":"OLMOBUCO Trebbiano Spoletino 2022 [Cesarini Sartori] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (95% Trebbiano Spoletino, 5% Malvasia). IGT. Alc 13%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew wine from Cesarini Sartori...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSomething is happening around Montefalco [Umbria] ... a quirky heirloom white grape variety called Trebbiano Spoletino has been rediscovered\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - so said a Wine \u003cspan class=\"html-span xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"html-a xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSpectator article back in 2018 but since then it's still been a tricky wine to find, as not much is made ... BUT, THAT'S ABOUT TO CHANGE !!! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eJust arrived on our little red dot is the NEW wine from Umbrian family estate Cesarini Sartori It's their wonderfully named OLMOBUCO made from the endemic Trebbiano Spoletino grape, which as they explain has been planted \"married to elm trees\" in the Olmobuco area since the 1300s!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* \u003c\/strong\u003eRead the full story at WS here: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\" title=\"Tree Huggers: The Tale Behind Italy's Hot New White\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/do-wine-grapes-grow-on-trees-trebbiano-spoletino-camuto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.winespectator.com\/articles\/do-wine-grapes-grow-on-trees-trebbiano-spoletino-camuto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cesarini Sartori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46167330849022,"sku":"UVCS61","price":45.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/files\/OLMOBUCOTrebbianoSpoletino2022_CesariniSartori_75cl.png?v=1736641956"}],"url":"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/collections\/fast-wine-party-picks.oembed","provider":"Once Upon A Vine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}