{"title":"WINE SHOP","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"albarino-2018-lagar-de-costa","title":"\u003cp\u003eAlbariño 2025\u003cbr\u003eLagar de Costa\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Albariño\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Lagar de Costa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 1\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13% alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: An organic wine (uncertified) made by fermentation with indigenous yeast. This wine is filtered with cellulose and sulphur is added on bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: A crisp and clean Albariño with great concentration of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33683215450243,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231116-150657.jpg?v=1700154622"},{"product_id":"p-chardonnay-br-blanc-de-blancs-brut-nature-nv-br-laherte-freres-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eChardonnay (Champagne)\u003cbr\u003eBlanc de Blancs Brut Nature NV\u003cbr\u003eLaherte Frères\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Laherte Frères\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Chavot \u0026amp; Epernay, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 1\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Chardonnay grapes were harvested by hand and fermented with indigenous yeast. Traditional method sparkling wine. No dosage, brut nature. Minimal use of sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Rich and full Champagne with a fine balance of fruit and savoury notes. You get a strong mineral impression which adds to the complexity. High acidity and bone dry due to the zero dosage. Also available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/highburylibrary.co.uk\/products\/p-chardonnay-champagne-br-blanc-de-blancs-brut-nature-nv-magnum-br-laherte-freres-p?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=91e400e10\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Chardonnay Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature NV magnum Laherte Frères\"\u003emagnum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: The Laherte brothers Thierry and Christian brought Thierry's son Aurélien on board in 2002 and he now heads up the winery making him the seventh generation to do so. He is part of the new wave of Champagne producers focussing on natural winemaking and he only uses fungicides when absolutely necessary but prefers biodynamic practices. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39328875905155,"sku":"","price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231013-191725.jpg?v=1697221116"},{"product_id":"p-riesling-br-sur-gres-2020-br-durrmann-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eRiesling\u003cbr\u003eSur Gres 2020\u003cbr\u003eDurrmann\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Anna, Andre \u0026amp; Yann Durrmann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Andlau, Alsace, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organic Riesling grapes were grown on sandstone soils before being hand harvested. Direct press and fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeast. No filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: Natural, hazy Riesling with a beautifully intense, tropical fruit explosion on the palate. Nicely balanced with a strong mineral edge. We saved a case in the cellar after Yann told us all his wines are drunk too young. He might just be right!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: The Durrmann family make wine in the village of Andlau on the slopes of Vosges mountains in Alsace. The vineyards have been organic since 1998 and sulphur free cuvees have been produced since 2007 after Yann (the son) took over running the winery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39478522511491,"sku":"","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231122-135801.jpg?v=1700682414"},{"product_id":"p-malvasia-br-vej-210-2020-br-podere-pradarolo-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMalvasia\u003cbr\u003eVej 210 2020\u003cbr\u003ePodere Pradarolo\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Malvasia di Candia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Podere Pradarolo (Alberto \u0026amp; Claudia Carretti)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organically (uncertified) grown grapes were hand harvested and underwent a 210 day maceration period in stainless steel. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast. No fining, filtration or added sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: A natural orange wine with a full body and intense tea-like aromas of dried white flowers, dried stone fruit and citrus peel. Complex, aromatic and full of life. Best served with food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Alberto \u0026amp; Claudia Carretti make natural wines that have gained quite a following amongst enthusiasts. They focus on ancient techniques of extended skin contact to produce some of the most complex and unique bottles around. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39656807760003,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20260211-112603.jpg?v=1770809479"},{"product_id":"br-riesling-br-sur-granit-2020-br-durmmann-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eRiesling\u003cbr\u003eSur Granit 2020\u003cbr\u003eDurrmann\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Riesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Anna, Andre \u0026amp; Yann Durrmann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Andlau, Alsace, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organic Riesling grapes were grown on granite soils before being hand harvested. Direct press and fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeast. No filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: Natural, hazy Riesling. Yann believes the granite soils can give the best complexity for his Rieslings with longageing potential. This is great to drink by itself or with food. You can expect green apple, lemon and floral flavours with a mineral edge. Everything has come together so well after a few years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/highburylibrary.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/tasting-notes-mixtape-5-by-mark-johnstone\" title=\"Durrmann | Riesling sur Granit 2020 | Highbury Library\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[THIS WINE WAS SELECTED AS PART OF OUR TASTING NOTES PLAYLIST SERIES - CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND LISTEN TO THE PLAYLIST]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: The Durrmann family make wine in the village of Andlau on the slopes of Vosges mountains in Alsace. The vineyards have been organic since 1998 and sulphur free cuvees have been produced since 2007 after Yann (the son) took over running the winery. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39720891777155,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20241113-150314.jpg?v=1731515181"},{"product_id":"p-gamay-pinot-noir-blend-br-linsolent-six-cepages-2020-br-francois-ecot-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eGamay \/ Pinot Noir blend\u003cbr\u003eL'Insolent Six Cépages 2020\u003cbr\u003eFrancois Écot\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Pinot Noir, Gamay, Pineau d'Aunis, Abouriou, César, Pinot Beurot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: François Écot (L'Insolent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Mailly-Le-Chateau, Burgundy, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Two of the varieties were purchased and the rest came from Francois' own plots in Mailly-Le-Chateau. While bunch co-fermentation with indigenous yeast in a mix of steel and amphora vessels. Bottled with no fining, filtration or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Natural red wine which is light to medium bodied and has great complexity. Fresh fruit flavours with some earthy notes. Potentially the only winemaker bringing these grape varieties together! None of this wine was made in 2021 dues to bad weather so snap it up whilst you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: François Écot works out of his grandfather's old house in the small town of Mailly-Le-Chateau in northern Burgundy (near Chablis). He has lived  a varied life which included a stint as a Jazz pianist and running his own wine import company in the United States. Now he focusses on making wine from his own 2 hectares near his house or from grapes purchased from friends in Burgundy, Beaujolais and even Catalunya. We paid him a visit in 2022 to see his vines and hear how his latest cuvées were shaping up. A loveable character who makes unique and special wines. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42722727133315,"sku":"","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231012-140555.jpg?v=1697118880"},{"product_id":"p-moscatel-macabeo-br-vineron-flor-2020-br-bodega-vineron-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMoscatel \/ Macabeo\u003cbr\u003eViñerón Flor 2020\u003cbr\u003eParraga\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN OXIDATIVE WINE***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Moscatel (Muscat), Macabeo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Bodega Viñerón (Samuel Párraga)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Malaga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 3\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Moscatel and Macabeo grapes were harvested by hand. Fermentation with indigenous yeast before being aged in barrel under a layer of flor (oxidative winemaking technique). Bottled with no filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: This is an oxidative wine that can be thought of as a dry Manzanilla sherry style wine with better acidity. The winemaking process has helped develop savoury and umami flavours that pair excellently with cheese or fish (including sushi). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSamuel Párraga produces wines that are a true reflection of this regions climate and viticultural history. He works with native grape varieties to create dry, sweet and oxidative styles without ever adding sulphur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42825786982531,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20250219-134136.jpg?v=1739981215"},{"product_id":"p-grillo-br-bianco-grey-label-2020-br-manlio-manganaro-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eGrillo\u003cbr\u003eBianco Grey Label 2020\u003cbr\u003eManlio Manganaro\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Grillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Manlio Manganaro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Campobello di Mazara, Marsala, Sicily, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Grillo grapes were hand harvested 2 weeks later than Manlio's white label cuvée. 30% of the stems were kept with the juice after pressing. Fermentation with indigenous yeast for 8 days before only the free run juice was kept. Aged in old barrel for 12 months. Bottled with no filtration, fining or added sulphur.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: A very special with from Manlio Manganaro that was made in tiny quantities with only 36 bottles reaching the UK. Richer and more intense that his already amazing white label cuvée. Golden in colour with peach and apricot flavours along with some delicate spice and dried herbs. We kept a bottle back in the cellar for one lucky customer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: After running his own natural wine bar in Lombardia, Manlio Manganaro moved back to his native Sicily to hunt out a vineyard in the Marsala region of the island. He is now on his third vintage and oversees just 1 hectare of Grillo vines. He uses manual pressing, no temperature control and doesn't add sulphur at anytime in the winemaking process. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42946382725251,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/manganaro.png?v=1706113591"},{"product_id":"p-mondeuse-br-la-gross-epaule-2020-br-grain-par-grain-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMondeuse\u003cbr\u003eLa Grosse Épaule 2020\u003cbr\u003eGrain Par Grain\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Mondeuse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Grain Par Grain (Caroline Ledédenté)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bugey, Savoie, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organic Mondeuse grapes were purchases from a friend and underwent a 3 week maceration. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel. Aged  in old oak barrels. No filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: Still red wine despite the crown cap. Light to medium body with delicate cherry flavours. An age worthy wine and only 2 barrels were produced. Saved one  bottle in the cellar!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaroline Ledédenté settled in the Bugey region after working as a sommelier in Paris and studying winemaking in the Jura. She makes wine in very small quantities but they all showcase such great character and a real purity of fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42997198651523,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20240618-134946.jpg?v=1718716984"},{"product_id":"p-savagnin-br-les-ecrins-2016-br-domaine-la-borde-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eSavagnin\u003cbr\u003eLes Ecrins 2016\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de la Borde\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Savagnin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Domaine de la Borde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Arbois Pupillin, Jura, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 3\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Savagnin grapes were hand harvested and spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeast in old oak barrels. Aged for a further 4 years in barrels that were not topped up (oxidative winemaking). This encouraged the growth of flor on top of the wine which imparts flavour and texture ('Sous Voile'). Bottled with no filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Rich and full-bodied natural white wine made in the 'Sous Voile' style synonymous with the Jura region.. Therefore this is an oxidative style of wine with intense umami flavours and a touch of spice. Pairs well with cheese and fish (including sushi). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Julien Mareschal came to the Jura region at the age of 23 after studying winemaking in Burgundy and now owns 5 hectares of vines at high altitude in the famous region of Arbois. He he produces immaculate wines with the use of little or no sulphur using local grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Savagnin and Ploussard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088676356227,"sku":"","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231115-104025.jpg?v=1700054527"},{"product_id":"p-sauvignon-blanc-sauvignon-gris-br-ad-naturum-blanc-2019-20-br-chateau-lasolle-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eSauvignon Blanc \/ Sauvignon Gris\u003cbr\u003eAd Naturam Blanc 2019\/20\u003cbr\u003eChateau Lasolle\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Chateau Lasolle (Stephanie Rouselle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Romestaing, South West France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic grapes were harvested by hand. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in egg shaped amphora on the skins for 1 month. Aged for a further 12 months. 2019 and 2020 vintages were blended together. No filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Natural wine made with skin contact but drinks more like a rich, rounded white wine with medium body and bright acidity. Mineral flavours dominate with a subtle orchard fruit character beneath. Ready to drink but will get even better with time. Should be served with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: S\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etéphanie Rouselle farms 13 hectares of vines close to Bordeaux in south-west France but her cuvées could not be further from the style synonymous with that winemaking region. 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The long term plan is to grow their own grapes and continue producing natural wines with no additions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43421181280387,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231108-141817.jpg?v=1699628677"},{"product_id":"p-moscato-bianco-br-favonio-2022-br-tenuta-foresto-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMoscato Bianco\u003cbr\u003eFavonio 2022\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Foresto\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Moscato Bianco (Muscat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Tenuta Foresto (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrancesco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePozzobon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNizza Monferrato, \u003c\/span\u003ePiedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Muscat grapes were hand harvested and crushed before a 3 day maceration period. The fermentation with indigenous yeast continued in concrete tanks. The wine was then aged in old, neutral oak for 10 months before being bottled with no filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: Aromatic orange wine with delicate notes of stone fruit and pink grapefruit. Amazingly well balanced. One of the wines we most look forward to receiving each vintage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS WAS VOTED BEST TASTING WINE AT HIGHBURY LIBRARY WINE CLUB IN JUNE 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Francesco Pozzobon hails from the Veneto region but now makes natural wine under the name Tenuta Foresto in Nizza Monferrato which is just south of Asti. he was inspired by the methods of Japanese farmer and philosopher Masunobu Fukuoka and aims to have as little impact on the natural ecosystem as possible. We visited in 2022 to try his wines in barrel which are getting better with every vintage. He previously lived in Highbury before heading back to Italy to start his winemaking project. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449517539459,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231122-135421_6f9ea441-6e97-45fd-b59f-5497cf2ffe01.jpg?v=1700670598"},{"product_id":"p-moscato-bianco-br-team-moscato-2022-br-tenuta-foresto-x-highbury-library-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMoscato Bianco\u003cbr\u003eTeam Moscato 2022\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Foresto x Highbury Library\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Moscato Bianco (Muscat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Tenuta Foresto (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrancesco \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePozzobon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNizza Monferrato, \u003c\/span\u003ePiedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Muscat grapes were hand harvested and crushed before a 3 day maceration period. The fermentation with indigenous yeast in concrete tanks. The wine was bottled before fermentation was complete in order to trap fizz inside the bottle (ancestral winemaking technique - Pet Nat). No filtration, fining or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: A special collaboration between Tenuta Foresto and Highbury Library. When we first visited Francesco, the first bottle we drank was a Moscato Pet Nat which had never been exported to the UK. We were desperate to get our hands on some and Francesco was excited when we mentioned the idea of dedicating it to each of our favourite football mascots. This is an orange Pet Nat made with juice that usually goes into the \u003ca title=\"Moscato Bianco Favonio 2022 Tenuta Foresto Organic Natural Orange Wine Skin Contact Highbury Library\" href=\"https:\/\/highburylibrary.co.uk\/products\/p-moscato-bianco-br-favonio-2022-br-tenuta-foresto-p?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=fa2b68e88\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFavonio\u003c\/a\u003e cuvée. Expect wild and bright flavours of mango, pineapple and apricots with electric acidity and a tiny hint of sweetness. Only available at Highbury Library and limited to 48 bottles. Artwork by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/daryl_rainbow\/?hl=en\" title=\"Daryl Rainbow Highbury Library Tenuta Foresto Team Moscato 2022 Orange Pet Nat\"\u003eDaryl Rainbow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHIS WINE WAS SELECTED AS THE BEST TASTING BOTTLE BY DRINKERS AT A HIGHBURY LIBRARY WINE CLUB TASTING IN \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOVEMBER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Francesco Pozzobon hails from the Veneto region but now makes natural wine under the name Tenuta Foresto in Nizza Monferrato which is just south of Asti. he was inspired by the methods of Japanese farmer and philosopher Masunobu Fukuoka and aims to have as little impact on the natural ecosystem as possible. We visited in 2022 to try his wines in barrel which are getting better with every vintage. He previously lived in Highbury before heading back to Italy to start his winemaking project. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43449541197955,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231122-135512.jpg?v=1700672081"},{"product_id":"p-savagnin-rose-br-pas-a-pas-nv-br-rietsch-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eSavagnin Rose\u003cbr\u003ePas a Pas NV\u003cbr\u003eRietsch\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrape Variety: Savagnin Rose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Domaine Rietsch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Scale: 3\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking: Organic Savagnin grapes were harvested by hand in the following years; 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021. Fermentation was carried out each year with indigenous yeast and the wine was added to a perpetual reserve so this is a blend of all of those vintages. Bottled with no fining or filtration and just a tiny amount of sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Wine: Also known as Rot Traminer, Savagnin Rose is the non-aromatic relative to Gewurtztraminer. Slightly amber in the glass with aromas of subtle stone and tropical fruit with a pronounced mineral finish. Best partnered with cheese. A special, complex bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Jean-Pierre Rietsch is a natural winemaker in the village of Mittelbergheim, Alsace. His estate has been in the family for seven generations but wasn't used for vine cultivation until the 1970s. All of Jean-Pierre's wines are in very high demand but we particularly love his skin-contact cuvees which is a winemaking method rarely seen in Alsace. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43468500861059,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20231201-131029.jpg?v=1701445898"},{"product_id":"p-barbera-br-la-comedie-2022-br-tenuta-foresto-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eBarbera\u003cbr\u003eLa Comedie 2022\u003cbr\u003eTenuta Foresto\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Barbera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Tenuta Foresto (Francesco Pozzobon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNizza Monferrato, \u003c\/span\u003ePiedmont, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 4\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic Barbera grapes were hand harvested and fermented in cement tank with indigenous yeast. Ancestral techniques (pet nat) were used where the wine underwent second fermentation in bottle. No fining, filtration or added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: A lightly sparkling red wine (pet nat) which drinks soemwhat like a light red Lambrusco. Hazy in the glass with a dark fruit profile and a touch of sweetness. Some integrated volatile acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Francesco Pozzobon hails from the Veneto region but now makes natural wine under the name Tenuta Foresto in Nizza Monferrato which is just south of Asti. he was inspired by the methods of Japanese farmer and philosopher Masunobu Fukuoka and aims to have as little impact on the natural ecosystem as possible. We visited in 2022 to try his wines in barrel which are getting better with every vintage. He previously lived in Highbury before heading back to Italy to start his winemaking project. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Highbury Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43468531794051,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/0561\/3443\/files\/20251112-160212.jpg?v=1762963428"},{"product_id":"p-macabeo-br-filthy-gorgeous-2022-br-chateau-baby-girl-p","title":"\u003cp\u003eMacabeo\u003cbr\u003eFilthy\/Gorgeous 2022\u003cbr\u003eChateau Baby Girl\u003c\/p\u003e","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape Variety: Macabeo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducer: Chateau Baby Girl (Fernando Berry)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Penedès, Catalunya, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVegan friendly wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild Scale: 5\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaking: Organic \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMacabeo grapes grown by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/highburylibrary.co.uk\/search?type=article%2Cpage%2Cproduct\u0026amp;q=nuria*+renom*\" title=\"Nuria Renom Natural Wine Catalonia Spain Organic\"\u003eNuria Renom\u003c\/a\u003e were hand harvested crushed before spending 48 hours on the skins. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel. Aged in tank and amphora vessels for 1 year before bottling with no fining, filtration or added sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Wine: The mysterious Chateau Baby Girl has harnessed the power of Nuria Renom's Macabeo grapes to produce and orange, skin contact wine . This is fresh and tart with flavours bitter grapefruit, green apple and gooseberry. This very small production took place at the winery of Vinyes Tortuga in northern Catalonia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes on the Winemaker: Chateau Baby Girl is an esteemed 300 hectare estate on the left bank in Bordeaux. Not really. It's actually the winemaking project of Fernando Berry, well known for his import company Otros Vinos that has been championing the pioneers of Spanish natural wine for years now. 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After seeing the potential of English wines he decided to return back to his family's farm to plant vines and now makes a traditional method sparkling wine as well as a Col Fondo. 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