La Stoppa Macchiona Emilia Rosso, 2016 ct pilsner An explosion of flavor

An explosion of flavor

this wine is the epitome of what old vines can achieve when handled properly

with a delicate dryness in the finish

who call their rosé “Les Rascasses” (scorpion fish in French) as an homage to Lulu Peyraud

pair this with something rich

La Stoppa Macchiona Emilia Rosso, 2016 ct pilsner An explosion of flavorThis wine is equal parts Barbera and Bonarda, made from 65 year old vines, grown organically. No sulfur is added at all. La Stoppa releases this wine when it is ready to drink, making it a rare treat for the senses. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and concrete, and then goes through a long aging process, seeing three years in large Slavonian oak, and two more in bottle. It is drinking perfectly right now. If you're as lucky as we were when