Swirl - Eco Friendly Love from Italy

Did you know, that bottle of wine in your hand came from a farm? Wine cultivation can have a huge impact on the earth and our environment, which is why this month we are highlighting some Italian wineries from our friends at Winebow who are taking strides to be eco-friendly. A winery doesn’t need to be certified organic in order to practice earth-friendly farming and winemaking methods. From banning all synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, to reducing sulfur additions, dry farming and hiring local employees there are many ways these producers are focusing on their footprint. Besides being good for the earth, these wines are as a result good for you too (and you’ll taste the quality when you pop a cork).

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Rainoldi Rosso San Gregorio 2018 [VALTELLINA]

Retail Value $24.99

The wines of Rainoldi, founded in 1925, glorify and honor the local culture of Valtellina, yet strive to innovate and improve, to diversify and offer a selection of high quality wines. Valtellina is a mountainous valley that stretches from East to West in Northern Italy. It is the second largest area in the world for of Nebbiolo, locally called Chiavennasca. The grapes for San Gregorio are hand harvested and carried away by helicopter due to the extreme geography in the area. TASTING NOTES : Aroma rich in hints of flowers and fresh berries. In the mouth it tastes well- balanced, fragrant, particularly drinkable. FOOD PAIRING: A versatile wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or matched with starters, first courses and young cheese.

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