What's Better Than a Bottle of Chillable Red Wine?

Wine friends,

The only thing better than a standard-size bottle of chillable red wine is... a liter of chillable red wine. (Did you really think we'd say there's anything actually better than chillable red wine?)

This week, we're excited to show you a side of Tuscany that you've likely never seen before – enter Maremma, the sun-soaked answer to coastal Tuscan winemaking. As much as we love savory Sangiovese from the rolling hills of inland Tuscany, this under-the-radar appellation of the region is equally worth discovering.

Head about 100 miles west from Tuscany's famed Chianti region and you'll find Ampeleia, a bioydnamic, Maremma-based project focused spearheaded by famed natural winemaker Elisabetta Foradori. This liter-sized bottle is comprised from a blend of three ancient grapes of the region: Alicante, Carignano, and Cannonau, known as Grenache in many other parts of the world.

Fruit hails from rugged, scrubby vineyards laden with flowers and rich in minerals, creating a perfect environment for these grapes to thrive. Foradori's goal with Ampeleia was to showcase the fresh, easy-drinking, and often overlooked side of Tuscany – and boy did she succeed.

On the palate, the wine jumps with flavors of cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, and a hint of anise seed. Its chillable, fruit-forward nature renders it perfect for sipping with burgers and barbecue fare (and it's liter-sized bottle means an extra serving of fun).

Curious? Stop by this week to grab one (or a few) anytime. We'd love to see you in person.

Cheers!