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Contrade
Contrade wines from Puglia are produced in the cellars of Masseria Li Veli with grapes
from local farmers. The Falvo Family started this project in 2015 to identify and raise
awareness of indigenous grape varietals in this ancient region. The tank fermented white
is a blend of 90% Malvasia Bianca and 10% Chardonnay, and the red is 100%
Negroamaro, aged for three months in oak.
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Domaine Jean Sipp
Domaine Jean Sipp, located in the town of Ribeauville, Alsace, is spread over 50 plots
in 5 villages covering a total of 57 acres, including Clos Ribeaupierre, Trottacker,
Kirchberg Grand Cru and Osterberg Grand Cru. Known for his meticulous care of
his vineyards, Jean-Jacques Sipp, a grower since 1973, now works with his son
Jean-Guillaume who assumed winemaking duties in 2013. They produce about 20 wines
from the seven Alsatian varietals.
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G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo Clare J.C. 2016
The wine is 100% Nebbiolo, made in the Metodo Ancestrale, meaning fermentation
starts in the tank on the skins and finishes in the bottle and is thus a sparkling wine.
Slightly off-dry, high in acid, fully red and slightly tannic, this wine is fresh and lively in
the mouth but finishes with finesse and length.
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Nisia Verdejo Old Vines,
Rueda 2016
A brilliant straw color, with a nose characterized
by ripe fruit, the wine was aged on its lees
for eight months, 60% in puncheons and
demi-muids and 40% in stainless steel, with
battonage. Maximum expression of the Verdejo
variety.
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