{"title":"Podere Sottoilnoce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCastelvetro di Modena, Emilia-Romagna - 6.5ha. under vine - Biodynamic viticulture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing up as the son of a doctor in Milan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e followed a relatively conventional path, working in industry for American and British companies. Yet his grandparents on both sides came from farming backgrounds, one side in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiedmont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the other in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmilia-Romagna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This connection was always evident to him, and he stayed connected primarily through drinking wine. Eventually, this passion took over completely and he asked the question many of us ask ourselves: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat if he made wine, and what sort of wine would it be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Max already knew that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiodynamic viticulture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was his direction, so he first studied. Then it was about the place. His wife is from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModena\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so the surrounding hills made sense for his family. Purchasing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 hectares, 6.5 under vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the remainder made up of forests, lakes and wild flowers for his bees, he decided to make the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewine style of the region in the style he liked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The following five years have seen constant experimentation with vinification in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceramics, steel and glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. All the varieties used are from the region, with some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every nearly extinct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelegant, very fine wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with more of a focus on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChampagne-style sparkling wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, using frozen must for secondary fermentation. All the sparkling wines are between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.8 and 2 bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sottoilnoce-cattabrega-nv","title":"Sottoilnoce, Cattabrega NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. If you would like to collect the wine in person, please select Click \u0026amp; Collect at the checkout, so we can prepare the wine for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eif you require more of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Cattabrega\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape: Uva Tosca\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Emilia-Romagna\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: Biodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lively and elegant\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esparkling rosé, Cattabrega is made mostly from ancient Uva Tosca, with a splash of Lambrusco varieties. 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Direct press and fermented initially in concrete. Orchard fruits and toasted almonds with a slight chalky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53415103856963,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/Valtiberia.jpg?v=1752500944"},{"product_id":"podere-sottoilnoce-saldalama-nv","title":"Podere Sottoilnoce Saldalama NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. If you would like to collect the wine in person, please select Click \u0026amp; Collect at the checkout, so we can prepare the wine for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewinemakersclub.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eif you require more of this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Podere Sottoilnoce\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape: Lambrusco Grasparossa\/Sorbera\/Pellegrino + Uva Tosca \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: Emilia-Romagna\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming: Biodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sparkling red made from fruit that is selected from all of Max’s vineyards \/ Spending 5 days on the skins and then fermented in a mix of concrete and steel. Very expressive on the nose, with subtle scents of dark fruit such as blackberries and cherries, crossed by live herbaceous notes and a slight but persistent spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Winemakers Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53415103889731,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8280\/0707\/files\/saldalama.jpg?v=1752497102"},{"product_id":"sottoilnoce-trifalco-nv","title":"Sottoilnoce, Trifalco NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(96, 7, 18);\"\u003eSome wines listed online are held separately from our bar stock. 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