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Only ~700 bottles made!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IPO Wines, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147628400888,"sku":"10451","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-540-2.jpg?v=1757115114"},{"product_id":"azienda-agricola-frank-cornelissen-munjebel-pa-terre-siciliane-igt","title":"2016 Azienda Agricola Frank Cornelissen, Munjebel PA, Terre Siciliane IGT - Magnum","description":"","brand":"Richard DiBlasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147974725880,"sku":"13113","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1785.jpg?v=1757112811"},{"product_id":"azienda-agricola-frank-cornelissen-bianco-munjebel-va-terre-siciliane-igt-2","title":"2016 Azienda Agricola Frank Cornelissen, Munjebel VA, Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT - Magnum","description":"The Munjebel VA (Vigne Alte) is a concentrated expression of Nerello Mascalese sourced from Frank Cornelissen’s highest-altitude terraces, including the Tartaraci, Rampante, and Barbabecchi contrade.  To capture the precise identity of these ungrafted, northern-slope sites, Cornelissen employs a minimalist regimen—avoiding all chemical additives in the vineyard and cellar—while relying on fermentation in neutral vessels to ensure the volcanic terroir remains unmasked.\n\nThe 2016 vintage, characterized by a balanced growing season with cool temperatures and timely late-season rain, provided the physiological maturity necessary to build a structurally profound profile.  This resulting wine displays a hallmark tension, defined by fine-grained tannins and a persistent, mineral-driven architecture that is typical of high-elevation Etna viticulture.\n\nBy eschewing wood during aging, the producer forces the wine to rely entirely on its inherent density and site-specific acidity to achieve its poise.","brand":"Richard DiBlasi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46147975381240,"sku":"13118","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3328.jpg?v=1772731041"},{"product_id":"escoda-sanahuja-conca-de-barbera-llopetera","title":"2022 Escoda Sanahuja, Conca de Barbera, Coll de Sabater","description":"Joan Ramón Escoda is an uncompromising figure whose commitment to biodynamic farming and zero-sulfite winemaking in Conca de Barberà is driven by a singular, defiant conviction that wine should be a raw, unfiltered reflection of its origins.  Set amidst the mountain-rimmed basins of Catalonia, the Coll de Sabater benefits from limestone-rich soils and high altitudes that lend this Cabernet Franc a distinct, structural tension.\n\nThe 2022 vintage, characterized by its resilient balance despite the region's warm, dry summer, gives the wine a vibrant energy that cuts through its inherent earthiness.  On the palate, it feels like polished river stone, delivering a clarity and mineral-driven focus that persists long after the first sip.\n\nIt is an honest, compelling study of a place, unburdened by anything other than the intent of the producer.","brand":"Indie Wineries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148241129720,"sku":"16091","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-580.jpg?v=1757110112"},{"product_id":"mira-druida-branco-dao","title":"2022 Mira, Dao Branco, Druida","description":"Nuno Mira do Ó approaches the Dão with the singular conviction that the region’s high-altitude granite slopes possess a dormant, crystalline energy waiting to be released.  By working with the indigenous Encruzado grape in these cool, mountainous pockets, he seeks a profound equilibrium between the land and the bottle, favoring minimal interference to allow the site’s innate character to dictate the wine's path.\n\nThe 2022 vintage offers a poised, focused tension that brings remarkable clarity to the wine's structure, sidestepping opulence in favor of precision.  On the palate, it unfolds with the quiet, persistent grace of a mountain spring carving through stone, revealing subtle layers of orchard fruit and mineral depth.\n\nThis is a wine defined by its architectural elegance, built to resonate long after the first sip.","brand":"Grand Cru Selections, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148253253880,"sku":"16291","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-525.jpg?v=1757109922"},{"product_id":"eduardo-torres-acosta-pirrera-terre-siciliane-igt-2","title":"2022 Eduardo Torres Acosta, Terre Siciliane IGT, Versante Nord","description":"Eduardo Torres Acosta, a Canary Islands native and former enologist at Passopisciaro, manages several high-altitude parcels on Etna’s north face using organic viticulture to steward old-vine field blends.  These dry-farmed vineyards, situated between 550 and 850 meters on sandy volcanic ash, benefit from the cooler microclimate and delayed ripening inherent to the *Versante Nord*.\n\nThe 2022 bottling is primarily Nerello Mascalese fermented spontaneously in concrete with 10% whole clusters, followed by 16 months of aging in neutral Slavonian oak and cement to prioritize structural transparency.  While the 2022 vintage was marked by early-season drought, timely late-summer rainfall ensured physiological ripeness while preserving the high-toned acidity and mineral tension typical of these volcanic soils.\n\nThe resulting wine exhibits a dense yet lean mid-palate and a fine-grained tannic framework, reflecting a deliberate focus on structural poise and site-specific clarity.","brand":"David Bowler Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148269736184,"sku":"16595","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-668.jpg?v=1757109594"},{"product_id":"domaine-des-ardoisieres-argile-blanc-vin-des-allobroges-4","title":"2023 Domaine des Ardoisieres, Vin des Allobroges, Argile Blanc","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eThis white blend is made up of 40% Jacquere, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Mondeuse Blanche. These grapes are grown high up in the Saint-Pierre-de-Socry and Apremont regions of the Savoie, looking at up Mont Blanc. The vineyards are situated on steep, challenging slopes, particularly those with black shale clay, which adds to the unique minerality of the wines and why this wine is called Argile (which means clay in French). This is bone dry, a little salty with lemon, green apple, white flowers and some minerality and texture. This is heroic wine made in a very non-invasive, hands-off way. No new wood and very little sulfur – super clean and just a revelation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martines Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148299849976,"sku":"17123","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-843.jpg?v=1757109116"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-pelican-les-berangers-trousseau-arbois-5","title":"2022 Domaine du Pelican, Arbois, Les Berangers Trousseau - Magnum","description":"","brand":"Grand Cru Selections, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148309254392,"sku":"17295","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1840.jpg?v=1757108955"},{"product_id":"2023-envinate-tenerife-benje-tinto","title":"2023 Envinate, Tenerife, Benje Tinto","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnvínate is a collaborative project founded by four friends who met while studying enology, now dedicated to reviving ancient, high-altitude vineyards across the Canary Islands. This red is made from a field blend of Listán Prieto, with small amounts of Listán Blanco and Tintilla, sourced from 70- to 120-year-old bush vines planted in the volcanic ash of Santiago del Teide at elevations reaching 1,200 meters. In the glass, it shows notes of red cherry, pomegranate, and dried herbs, framed by a distinct, rocky minerality and a persistent, savory texture. This is a balanced, alpine-style red that is ready to enjoy tonight, especially with a light chill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jose Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419635994872,"sku":"17768","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-469.jpg?v=1757108501"},{"product_id":"2022-envinate-tenerife-migan-tinto","title":"2022 Envinate, Tenerife, Migan Tinto","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEnvínate literally translates to “wine yourself,” which is a concept we can get behind! Directly after graduating enology school in 2005, four friends – Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos, and José Martinez – embarked on a mission with Envínate: to create wines of profound purity and unwavering focus and show the heights of what can be done with hard work and dedication in these previously unheralded terroirs. Their dedication extends to the very heart of their vineyards, where they employ extraordinary measures to ensure health and vitality. Focusing on the venerable old vines of the Canary Islands and Ribeira Sacra, they produce some of Spain's most graceful and articulate wines. They do not use chemicals in the vineyard and rely solely on native yeasts for fermentation; their wines speak authentically of their origin. Envínate stands as a beacon of the new wave of Spanish winemakers, particularly along the Atlantic coast, masterfully capturing the essence of their unique terroirs in wines that are an unadulterated pleasure. Their versatility with a wide range of food makes them especially well-suited for the dinner table, but some can also be great for cocktails. These wines brim with unique character and provide a ton of pleasure.  The Envínate philosophy is simple: let each parcel fully express itself in the finished wine by utilizing old-fashioned farming and winemaking methods. Migan is made from fruit from the Valle de la Orotava in northern Tenerife. Winegrowing here dates to the Spanish conquest in the 15th century, and this is the oldest of the 5 appellations on the island. The valley is shaped by the Pico del Teide, the 3rd largest active volcano in the world with its peak at 3715 meters above sea level. The hot maritime climate is moderated by cool, humid trade winds blowing off the coast year-round. This is 100% Listan Negro from four parcles of 100+ year old vines, all north facing and trained in the traditional cordón trenzado at 500 to 850 meters above sea level. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jose Pastor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419636453624,"sku":"17770","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_1716.jpg?v=1757108500"},{"product_id":"2023-enric-soler-penedes-espenyalluchs-xarello","title":"2023 Enric Soler, Penedes, Espenyalluchs Xarello","description":"Enric Soler’s approach is rooted in a fundamental conviction: that the high-altitude terrain of the Penedès can elevate the native Xarel-lo grape into a world-class, profound expression of place.  By working with absolute minimalist care, he allows the limestone-rich landscape to dictate the wine's character rather than forcing it through intervention.\n\nThe 2023 vintage, defined by significant drought, pushed the vines to their limits, resulting in a striking, concentrated energy that reflects the vintage’s inherent struggle.  On the palate, this wine possesses a tensile, glass-like precision that carries a subtle, saline persistence long after the first sip.\n\nIt is an honest, unvarnished portrait of a producer who finds clarity in the most challenging conditions.","brand":"Coeur Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46419642450168,"sku":"17841","price":83.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/5-6-25productshots-535.jpg?v=1757108431"},{"product_id":"2021-benanti-etna-bianco-superiore-contrada-rinazzo-copy","title":"2022 Benanti, Etna Bianco Superiore, Contrada Rinazzo","description":"Benanti’s approach to the 2022 Etna Bianco Superiore, Contrada Rinazzo, is defined by strict adherence to the traditional *alberello* training system and a minimalist, technical intervention in the cellar.  Sourced from high-altitude, terraced volcanic soils in Milo—the only municipality permitted for the \"Superiore\" designation—the Carricante is hand-harvested and fermented with a proprietary indigenous yeast, then aged for 12 months in stainless steel on fine lees.\n\nThis specific vineyard site, situated at 800 meters with direct eastern exposure, benefits from consistent Ionian sea breezes that temper the volcanic heat, ensuring physiological ripeness while maintaining high natural acidity.  The 2022 vintage conditions have yielded a wine of profound structural integrity, characterized by dense, mineral-driven tension, a focused, linear acidity, and a firm, saline-edged finish.","brand":"Wilson Daniels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46660634116344,"sku":"18199","price":71.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2118.jpg?v=1757108070"},{"product_id":"2022-carmelo-pena-santana-tidao-bien-de-altura-gran-canaria","title":"2022 Carmelo Pena Santana, Bien de Altura, Gran Canaria, Tidao","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eCarmelo, a Gran Canaria native, was fortunate to gain access to several single vineyards planted to own-rooted vines. After spending time working with Dirk Niepoort, he returned home to craft wines that speak to the distinctive character of Gran Canaria, one of the lesser-known islands in the Canary archipelago. Three of his single-site bottlings—Tidao, Agan, and Sansofi—undergo a five-week, whole-bunch fermentation and maceration in open-top 500L French oak barrels, followed by one year of aging in seasoned 225–500L French oak. The wines are neither fined nor filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eOften the most tantalizing and expressive wine in the range, \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eTidao\u003c\/strong\u003e shows a vivid, red-fruited charm reminiscent of sour red candy and red flowers. It comes from a 120-year-old, own-rooted parcel on the northeast side of Gran Canaria, planted to 70% Listán Negro and 30% a mix of Tintilla, Listán Prieto (País), Vijariego, and the whites Listán Blanco and Malvasia. The vineyard sits on a moderately steep, undulating slope at 1050–1070 meters, facing southeast, with volcanic scree (breccia) bedrock topped by clay and silt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Source Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46791998570744,"sku":"18435","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2449.jpg?v=1757196315"},{"product_id":"2024-domaine-des-ardoisieres-silice-vin-des-allobroges-igp","title":"2024 Domaine des Ardoisieres, Silice, Vin des Allobroges IGP","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWhile the Savoie has not become a household name for wine lovers, estates like Domaine des Ardoisieres are increasingly making the case that it should be. Silice is 100% Jacquere planted on schist and clay that yields a lifted and mineral white wine that is incredibly light on its feet for an expression that has such intensity of flavor and texture. Expect especially zesty lemon confit with just a touch of white peach enlivened by crushed stone and almond flowers. Equally at home with cheese or on its own, this is a compelling bottle of wine that speaks of its alpine origin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martines Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47343674065144,"sku":"18895","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_2765.jpg?v=1764373943"},{"product_id":"2022-palmento-costanzo-etna-rosso-mofete","title":"2022 Palmento Costanzo, Etna Rosso, Mofete","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePalmento Costanzo adheres to certified organic farming on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, employing the traditional *alberello* system in the volcanic, boulder-strewn soils of Contrada Santo Spirito. For this Etna Rosso, a blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio, the estate prioritizes site-specific transparency by fermenting plots separately with native yeasts in stainless steel before assembly. The resulting wine is aged for twelve months, split equally between stainless steel and large-format Slavonian neutral oak to refine the architecture without obscuring varietal character. The 2022 vintage provided a dry, warm growing season that fostered physiological maturity while maintaining the nerve and tension essential to the region’s structural profile. The final wine exhibits a distinct mineral-driven backbone, characterized by fine-grained tannins and the characteristic savory precision afforded by high-altitude volcanic viticulture. This is a very light and pretty expression of Etna Rosso. Very little extraction here for a lighter fresher feel. 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On the palate, this wine unfurls like a tightly coiled spring, revealing fine-grained tannins that carry a persistent, saline mineral finish.\n\nIt is a lean and nervy expression, offering a clear, unadorned window into one of Italy’s most dramatic viticultural landscapes.","brand":"Massanois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48174457520376,"sku":"20579","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3464_7467a123-166e-4e75-ae28-7e34ed805125.jpg?v=1775681531"},{"product_id":"2021-ruben-diaz-sierra-de-gredos-cerebros-cuesta-del-tejar-garnacha","title":"2021 Ruben Diaz, Sierra de Gredos Cerebros, Cuesta del Tejar Garnacha","description":"\u003cp\u003eRubén Díaz, known as the \"Wizard of Cebreros,\" is a pioneering organic viticulturist who has worked since 1999 to preserve the viticultural heritage of Sierra de Gredos. Based in the village of Cebreros at the historical heart of the region, he has become a central figure in the area's revival. The Cuesta del Tejar vineyard, planted with Garnacha vines over 80 years old, sits on distinctive slate and schist soils—a marked departure from the granite-dominated terrain typical of greater Gredos. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis specific terroir imparts a unique mineral character to the wines produced here. Díaz works in the old Gredos mode: high-elevation vines fermented with whole clusters using native yeasts and minimal cellar intervention. Cuesta del Tejar is aged in neutral vessels, allowing the wine's character to be shaped by stems, altitude, and schist rather than oak or extraction. The fruit is gently pressed with light extraction, and the wine is bottled without filtration, preserving site transparency and the wine's natural structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is pale, aromatic, and tense Garnacha—closer in feel to Pinot or alpine Nebbiolo than to plush southern Rhône styles. The 2021 vintage, marked by cool, slow ripening, delivers vibrant acidity and clear varietal expression: red cherry, pomegranate, orange peel, dried herbs, and a smoky granite edge. The whole-cluster fermentation adds grip and spice, while fine tannins and bright natural acidity anchor the wine's focused, mineral profile. Drink now or cellar for several years; pair with roasted vegetables, game, or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Classic Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48361482879224,"sku":"20869","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/files\/IMG_3797_7ddb9b09-c575-4e82-8714-d7eb92407ad9.jpg?v=1779120366"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/8001\/0232\/collections\/wines_with_altitude.jpg?v=1747153986","url":"https:\/\/mwcwine.com\/collections\/wines-with-altitude.oembed?page=2","provider":"Manhattan Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}