{"title":"Cool Weather Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime to reach for wines we find most appealing in autumn; find our picks below on what to pair with the now ever-present chill in the air. White wines as crisp as autumn leaves with just a touch of richness. Light- to miduim-bodied reds that will stand up to sweater weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-buisson-bourgogne-rouge-burgundy-france-2023","title":"Domaine Henri \u0026 Gilles Buisson, Bourgogne Rouge, Burgundy, France 2023","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery so often a bottle shows up that flips the script. A good friend of mine—one of those lunatics who hosts blind tastings for sport—recently put together a ruthless gauntlet of Pinot Noir: big-name Oregon heavy hitters, blue-chip Burgundy royalty, and a couple of quiet assassins slipped in for contrast… including this humble Bourgogne Rouge from Domaine Buisson. When the brown bags came off, this wine landed near the top of the pile—and it was one of the least expensive bottles on the table. He tracked down a bottle to taste, and sure enough, it hits the sweet spot of everything I love in Burgundy. Burgundy is a game of inches and reputation, and this wine proves how eye-opening it is when a so-called “simple” bottle outruns some of the thoroughbreds. I taste a lot of frogs to find the princes, and moments like this remind me why: every now and then you stumble onto real, honest Burgundy that drinks like it did 20 years ago—before prices went off the rails.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to feel the Côte de Beaune at its core, start in Beaune’s old town, then head south past the stern, iron-rich slopes of Pommard and the perfumed silk of Volnay. A few minutes later, turn right and climb into the limestone hills—into the tucked-away villages Burgundy lovers whisper about. Saint-Romain and Monthelie sit here like two secrets hiding in plain sight, blessed with the same bedrock and similar exposures as their more famous neighbors. For decades they were overlooked not because of terroir, but because the weather up here was once significantly cooler: the wines were lighter, more angular, sometimes lacking fruit. Today, with a warming climate and far more exacting farming, these hillsides are producing reds with tension, lift, and finesse that can make seasoned Burgundy drinkers pause. Monthelie has become a quiet obsession among insiders—helped in no small part by Domaine Roulot’s cult-favorite red—and Saint-Romain’s rising reputation follows closely behind. This is where real Burgundy value still grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Henri \u0026amp; Gilles Buisson is the beating heart of Saint-Romain, a family whose roots in the village reach back nearly eight centuries. The modern domaine began in 1947 when Henri and Marguerite Buisson started bottling their own wines, just as Saint-Romain was earning AOC status. Today, their son Gilles, his wife Monica, and their sons Franck and Frédérick steward close to 20 hectares—11 planted to Pinot Noir and eight to Chardonnay—spread across the limestone-rich slopes of Saint-Romain and neighboring villages. The Buisson family embraced organic farming in the 1970s, achieved certification in 2009, and now works biodynamically, guiding each parcel with a philosophy rooted in restraint and respect. Vines are densely planted at roughly 10,000 per hectare; ambient-yeast fermentations and élevage in older barrels emphasize purity over adornment; and minimal sulfur is used to preserve tension and clarity. Their 2023 Bourgogne Rouge draws principally from estate holdings in Saint-Romain with a small portion from Monthelie, delivering a textbook expression of the domaine’s transparent, mineral, Côte de Beaune style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, the 2023 Bourgogne Rouge delivers vibrant wild strawberry, crisp red cherry, and tart raspberry, met by subtle earth, rose petal, and a thread of crushed limestone. The palate is bright and finely etched, with energetic acidity, delicate tannins, and that unmistakable Côte de Beaune minerality that makes the wine feel simultaneously featherweight and serious. Pair it with roast chicken and thyme, seared duck breast, mushroom ragout, pork tenderloin, or even a simple platter of aged Comté. This is weekday Burgundy at its most authentic and honest—priced like the Côte d’Or hasn’t lost its mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45754002669724,"sku":"CAUB2512-BUI23BOUR-750","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6937\/2572\/files\/Buisson_BourgogneRouge_2023_WEB.png?v=1765558344"},{"product_id":"evesham-wood-pinot-noir-eola-amity-hills-willamette-valley-oregon-2023","title":"Evesham Wood, Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2023","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may have tasted the Evesham Wood Willamette Valley 2023 we offered back in November, their entry-level Pinot and one of the best values in the category. The Eola–Amity Hills 2023 bottling, however, is a different animal: intensely perfumed, a more focused, terroir-driven expression, a monumental step up in depth and finesse, all at a price that barely moves. If you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“speak Burgundy”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, think of it as the jump from Bourgogne Rouge to a serious village-level Pinot. I’ve been saying it for years, in strong vintages, the Willamette Valley delivers the best price-to-quality Pinot Noir on Earth. Pour the finest examples blind for red Burgundy collectors and the room goes quiet, unsure what to say as they mentally rifle through villages. Guesses start flying about top French villages and high price-points. And when the region and price are revealed, disbelief follows for most, many have no idea what Oregon is capable of. Pinot with this level of finesse and balance simply doesn’t show up at this price very often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvesham Wood has always been a producer that exists slightly outside of time. Their wines carry the soul of old-school Burgundy, restraint, perfume, and transparency, yet they never lose their distinctly Oregon character. If you’ve been drinking Pinot Noir for a long time, this is a name you already know. And if you’ve been drinking Burgundy for a long time, this is the kind of wine that quietly forces a recalibration of what price-to-quality really means today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOregon’s wine country is defined by a unique geological and climatic history that makes it one of the most exciting regions for cool-climate varieties in the world. The Willamette Valley sits atop layers of volcanic basalt and marine sedimentary soils deposited over millions of years, creating complex, well-draining substrates ideal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The valley is divided into several major subregions, each with distinct characteristics: the Chehalem Mountains with varied elevations and volcanic soils; the Dundee Hills, renowned for red volcanic Jory soils producing expressive, structured Pinot Noir; the Yamhill-Carlton District, known for cooler exposures and elegant, lifted wines; and Ribbon Ridge, a small but highly prized appellation with shallow soils yielding finesse-driven wines. Among these, the Eola–Amity Hills has emerged as what many consider the region’s grand cru, where the best sites consistently produce some of the greatest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Oregon, and arguably the entire United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1986 by Russ and Mary Raney, Evesham Wood quickly became a benchmark for elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir in Oregon. In 2010, long-time collaborator and winemaker Erin Nuccio, who had already been making wines at Evesham Wood, purchased the winery and estate vineyards from the Raneys. It was a natural fit: Erin had long been passionate about the vineyards and the place itself, making the transition seamless while ensuring continuity of style and philosophy. Erin and his wife Jordan Nuccio now run the estate, continuing the legacy of dry farming, organic viticulture, and minimal intervention that defines Evesham Wood’s wines today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Eola–Amity Hills Pinot Noir is a blend of top vineyards across the Eola–Amity Hills, drawn from long‑farmed, dry‑farmed sites that best express the appellation’s lift, balance, and finesse. It’s made with the same discipline and restraint as Evesham Wood’s single‑vineyard wines: native‑yeast fermentations, long and gentle macerations, and élevage in mostly neutral French oak, allowing site and vintage to speak clearly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage was unusual but ultimately excellent. Budbreak came late, yet harvest arrived right on schedule, delivering ripe flavors without excess sugar. The wine sits at a modest 13.0% ABV and shows beautiful balance from the first pour. Aromatically, it’s lifted and expressive, wild strawberry, black cherry, crushed flowers, subtle spice, and a hint of forest floor. On the palate, it’s silky, precise, and quietly persistent, with red fruit framed by savory undertones and fine tannin. A brief 15–20 minute decant brings everything into focus. Serve just above cellar temperature to highlight the floral side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wine that shines at the table. It pairs beautifully with roast duck with Oregon blackberries, wild mushroom risotto, or simply prepared Oregon-raised salmon. These dishes highlight the wine’s lifted aromatics, bright red fruit, and silky texture. While it will age gracefully for 5–7 years, it’s already drinking at a level that makes waiting feel optional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northwest Wines","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46063302082716,"sku":"CAUB2601-EVESH23PINOT-750","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6937\/2572\/files\/Evesham_2926.png?v=1770404688"},{"product_id":"domaine-du-bagnol-cassis-rose-2025","title":"Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Rosé 2025","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA four minute walk from the village of Cassis’ breathtakingly gorgeous, pastel fishing harbor sits Domaine du Bagnol. This is one of the oldest and most celebrated independent, family-owned wineries in the region, and perhaps most beloved for today’s wine, the rare and perennially sought after Cassis Rosé.Whether it’s at the beach, on a boat, or shared on a sunset balcony alongside your closest companion, this wine is built to transform every warm season occasion into a cherished memory. This is always one of those special bottles that creates good times and revelry out of thin air!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery summer, the global elite chart a course for a short list of gated, uber exclusive French Riviera destinations like Cap d'Antibes and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. But I personally prefer the quieter, less ostentatious “petite Riviera” charm of nearby Cassis. This small, quintessentially  French seaside fishing village has it all: Pastel colored waterfront restaurants, small sailboats gently bobbing in the harbor, and warm waves slowly breaking on the gravel beachfront. One could easily walk this village’s promenade and never know that a mere 500 feet away sits one of the most revered rosé producing estates in all of Provence. If you’ve never enjoyed a bottle of Domaine du Bagnol Rosé - and frankly, most people haven’t because this wine is perennially snatched up by restaurants upon release - I urge you to hit the “buy” button today. This is one of the most reliably and effortlessly pleasurable bottles of Provence rosé you’ll ever encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’d be hard pressed to name another Provence Rosé that better exemplifies the appellation of Cassis’ singular limestone terroir. This bottle absolutely bursts with citrus pith energy and bright red fruit. A product of 50% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, and 20% Mourvèdre, this wine is direct pressed with turbo speed (2 hours) to maximize energy and aroma while extracting minimal color and tannin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe 2025 Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Rosé shows a pale, luminous pink hue. The nose opens with underripe mountain berries, red currant, lime blossom, white peach blossom, sea spray and crushed white stone. On the palate it is bone dry and supremely balanced, but absolutely jumping out of the glass with gregarious, gulpable energy - this is an expertly executed wine, but it is not “serious” or austere by any measure. Let’s just call it what it is: a chic, luxurious party wine. Enjoy now in a large Bordeaux glass at 50 degrees, as a perfect companion to seafood stew or grilled langoustines, but don’t discriminate:  great rosé is built no differently that a great white, and this bottle has the structure and balance to continue drinking beautifully over the next 12–48 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3b3fed4c-7fff-e5db-4bd5-75ec2d3d5dac\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46738583552156,"sku":"CAUB2604-DDBAG25CASR-750","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6937\/2572\/files\/DomaineduBagnolCassisRose2025-WEB_ea84bce4-ef27-41bd-8920-0bada6661281.png?v=1778599514"},{"product_id":"romain-chamiot-vin-de-savoie-blanc-apremont-savoie-france-2025","title":"Romain Chamiot, Vin de Savoie Blanc, 'Apremont', Savoie, France 2025","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’ve ever skied in the French Alps, chances are you’ve drunk this wine without ever knowing its name.It is poured in ski huts perched high above snowy valleys, mountain cafés overlooking glacial lakes, and tiny family restaurants where the menu hasn’t changed in generations. After a day spent hiking beneath snow-capped peaks or carving through fresh powder, few things are more satisfying than a cold glass of Apremont.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes today’s bottle particularly special is just how small the production really is. There are very few wines of this quality still being made from such a fragmented collection of vineyards. Romain Chamiot farms roughly thirty tiny hillside parcels scattered across the slopes surrounding Apremont, amounting to just under fifteen acres in total.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThirty tiny hillside parcels. Just fifteen acres of remarkable white wine terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavoie occupies one of the most beautiful corners of Europe. Wedged between France, Switzerland, and Italy, it is a land of towering Alpine peaks, emerald lakes, grazing cattle, stone villages, and winding mountain roads that disappear into the clouds. This is a place where life still revolves around the mountains. The food is hearty, deeply local, and designed for long winters. Wheels of Beaufort age in ancient stone cellars. Raclette melts beside crackling fires. Fondue appears on tables after a day spent outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wines evolved alongside this culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor centuries, the people of Savoie made wines not for critics, collectors, or export markets, but for themselves. Wines that refreshed after a day in the mountains. Wines that paired effortlessly with local fish, Alpine cheeses, and simple country cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first time I tasted Apremont, I remember thinking that it felt like drinking liquid limestone pulled straight from a mountain spring. Not thin. Not simple. In fact, the best examples carry a surprising amount of texture despite their modest alcohol levels. Imagine the stony minerality of Chablis, but lighter on its feet, fresher, and infused with the cool air of the Alps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no oak to hide behind and very little fruit sweetness to soften the edges. What remains is pure mountain character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday’s bottle comes from Romain Chamiot, one of the young growers helping bring new attention to this remarkable corner of France. The Chamiot family has farmed vineyards around Apremont for generations, and Romain recently took over the Domaine from his grandparents. He farms seven hectares spread across roughly thirty small parcels, most planted to Jacquère, the grape variety that defines Apremont. Many of the vines are between forty and eighty years old, and much of the work is still done by hand on the steep Alpine slopes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards sit beneath the imposing Mont Granier on limestone-rich soils that naturally produce wines of tremendous freshness and precision. Fermented and raised entirely in tank, the 2025 preserves every ounce of Alpine energy and purity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant pale gold in the glass. Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, white flowers, wet stone, and fresh mountain herbs leap from the glass. On the palate, the wine is crisp and energetic, yet carries more texture than many expect from Jacquère. Citrus oil, orchard fruit, oyster shell, crushed limestone, and a subtle saline note build through the mid-palate before giving way to a long, mouthwatering finish driven by mineral tension rather than fruit weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of wine that feels almost impossible to tire of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf I were sitting in Savoie, I’d pair this with fresh trout pulled from an Alpine stream, a bubbling raclette, or a wedge of aged Beaufort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt home, think oysters, steamed mussels, shrimp, crab, grilled prawns, sole, halibut, sushi, sashimi, roast chicken, fondue, Comté, Gruyère, or simply a loaf of good bread and good company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe just above refrigerator temperature in a proper white wine glass. No decanting necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink now through 2029. While this wine is built primarily for freshness and vibrancy, the best examples often gain additional complexity over several years in bottle, developing subtle honeyed and nutty notes while retaining their hallmark mineral backbone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt roughly 11.5% alcohol, it delivers all the refreshment that has made Apremont a local favorite for generations while still carrying enough substance to satisfy serious wine lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntellectual and delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny piece of the French Alps in a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47025305944220,"sku":"CAUB2606-ROM25VIN-750","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6937\/2572\/files\/RomainChamiot_VindeSavoieBlanc2025WEB.png?v=1780682908"},{"product_id":"erbaluce-di-caluso-etichetta-verde-luigi-ferrando-piedmont-italy-2024","title":"Erbaluce di Caluso, 'Etichetta Verde', Luigi Ferrando, Piedmont, Italy 2024","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince my mid twenties, I’ve been blessed to regularly drink many of the world’s rarest and most famous wines. Still, searching for lesser known bottles that deliver pleasure far beyond their modest price remains one of my greatest passions. I’m well aware that The Caubleist’s revenue would increase if I focused exclusively on high priced Burgundy and “known” wines - but I take great pride in offering our customers a road less traveled. And every so often when I’m seeking a “value wine” that over delivers, I discover a bottle so singular, so refreshingly different, that it makes me stop mid-sip and ask: “Whoah... what is THIS?” That’s exactly what happened with today's 2024 Erbaluce di Caluso “Etichetta Verde” from Piedmont legend Ferrando.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf Barolo is Piedmont's thunderous symphony, Erbaluce is its perfectly tuned violin. Grown 90 minutes north in Piedmont’s glacial moraines and alpine foothills, Erbaluce is one of Italy's oldest indigenous grapes, documented as far back as the early 1600s. The variety possesses a remarkable superpower: it can achieve full ripeness while stubbornly retaining laser-like acidity, producing whites that somehow feel simultaneously rich, energetic, and almost electrically alive. For generations, the Ferrando family has been one of the grape's greatest champions, helping preserve this tiny corner of northern Piedmont while the rest of the wine world chased trendier varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday’s “Etichetta Verde” bottling comes from Ferrando's prized Cascina Cariola vineyard in the village of Piverone. This is an remarkably high elevation vineyard with intense winds that keep grapes rot-free until late in the growing seasons. Harvest typically waits until the first days of October, which maximizes flavor development and phenolic ripeness. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by extended lees aging before release. This process preserves every ounce of the wine's crystalline purity while adding a layer of textural complexity that separates it from countless simple, thirst-quenching whites. Only a few hundred cases are produced annually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I love most about this Erbaluce is its versatility. I’ve opened quite a few bottles recently, and can attest that it shines with oysters, grilled fish, fried calamari, goat cheese, sushi, and vegetable risotto. Pale straw with flashes of green at the rim. The nose leaps from the glass with aromas of Meyer lemon, green pear, white peach, alpine wildflowers, crushed herbs, and wet river stone. On the palate, Ferrando's 2024 \"Etichetta Verde\" is simultaneously generous and razor-sharp, balancing juicy orchard fruit with a powerful streak of citrus-driven acidity and glacial minerality. The texture is surprisingly substantial for such an energetic wine, creating a sensation that is both refreshing and deeply satisfying. The finish is long, saline, and mouthwatering, lingering with notes of lemon zest, fennel frond, and crushed rock. Serve at 54°F in a medium-sized white Burgundy stem. It’s delicious today, but structured enough to reward 3-5 years of cellaring, during which it will gain notes of honeycomb, chamomile, and preserved citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47041028063388,"sku":"CAUB2606-ERB24ETI-750","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6937\/2572\/files\/AziendaAgricolaBuscemi2023Web.png?v=1781107037"},{"product_id":"rovellotti-chioso-dei-pomi-ghemme-docg-italy-2018","title":"Rovellotti, 'Chioso dei Pomi', Ghemme DOCG, Italy 2018","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most sommeliers, I have a deep and enduring love affair with Nebbiolo. Barolo. Barbaresco. Roero. If it's made from Nebbiolo, chances are I want to drink it. Yet every once in a while, a bottle reminds me that some of the most compelling expressions of this grape come not from the famous hills of Barolo and Barbaresco, but from the cooler, higher-elevation vineyards of northern Piedmont at the foot of the Alps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few years ago, I visited Rovellotti with my wife and our newborn daughter. We parked outside the ancient walled village of Ghemme and walked through narrow stone streets toward the family's centuries-old castle. The air was cool, the Alps stood quietly in the distance, and it felt as though time had simply stopped. You could almost imagine knights returning through the gates after a hunt or farmers hauling barrels into the fortress cellars centuries ago. It remains one of the most magical wine visits I've ever experienced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat memory came flooding back the moment I opened today's wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Chioso dei Pomi is everything I love about the mature Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo. It carries the perfume, delicacy, and haunting complexity that often reminds me more of fine red Burgundy than Barolo. The tannins are finer. The fruit is more lifted. The mountain influence brings an energy and freshness that makes every sip feel effortless. It is one of those wines that causes the table to go quiet for a moment while everyone processes what is happening in their glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRovellotti has been farming and making wine in Ghemme since the 15th century. Long before Barolo and Barbaresco became household names among wine lovers, these northern Alpine hills were producing some of Italy's most celebrated Nebbiolos. The family remains based inside Ghemme's ancient Ricetto, a fortified medieval village whose stone walls have watched over these vineyards for centuries. Walking through its gates today feels remarkably similar to what it must have felt like hundreds of years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chioso dei Pomi vineyard is one of Rovellotti's most prized sites within the Ghemme DOCG. Here, Nebbiolo, known locally as Spanna, grows on a fascinating combination of ancient glacial deposits, mineral-rich clay, and sandy soils left behind as Alpine glaciers retreated thousands of years ago. These cooler conditions produce a distinctly different expression of Nebbiolo than the Langhe. The wines tend to be more aromatic, more transparent, and more driven by mineral tension than sheer power. After fermentation, the wine spends extended aging in large traditional oak botti, allowing the vineyard and vintage to remain front and center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat has always fascinated me about Alto Piemonte is how differently Nebbiolo behaves here. The wines often possess a haunting aromatic quality and sense of finesse that can remind me of great red Burgundy. Not because they taste the same, but because they share a similar transparency. They don't overwhelm you. They invite you in. They reveal themselves slowly over the course of an evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow with several years of bottle age, the 2018 is entering a magnificent drinking window. The color has softened into a luminous garnet with delicate brick reflections at the rim. Aromatically, it is captivating: dried rose petals, wild strawberry, blood orange, black tea, crushed stone, forest floor, tobacco leaf, and hints of truffle. The palate is graceful and beautifully composed, balancing Nebbiolo's classic structure with a level of finesse and transparency that Burgundy lovers immediately recognize. There is tremendous complexity here, but nothing feels heavy. The wine simply glides across the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecant for 30–45 minutes and serve in a large Burgundy stem at about 60°F. While it has the structure to continue evolving for another decade, it is drinking beautifully today. Pair it with mushroom risotto, braised veal, porcini pasta, roasted duck, or a simple roast chicken with herbs and root vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike so many of Italy's greatest wines, this is not a bottle meant to be analyzed in isolation. It truly comes alive at the table. Give it a great meal, a few friends, and an unhurried evening, and you'll understand why generations of families in northern Piedmont have treasured wines like this for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat I love most about wines like this is their ability to transport you. One glass and you're no longer sitting at your kitchen table. You're walking through a medieval village beneath snow-capped peaks. You're looking up at castle walls that have stood for centuries. You're reminded that some of Italy's greatest wines are still being made quietly, far from the spotlight, by families who have spent generations perfecting their craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Chioso dei Pomi is exactly that kind of bottle. Mature, soulful, deeply expressive, and one of the finest values in traditionally made Nebbiolo available anywhere in Italy today. If you love the perfume of Nebbiolo, the elegance of Burgundy, and the romance of old Europe, this is a wine you should experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elevage","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47070745034908,"sku":"CAUB2606-ROVELLOTTI18GHE-750","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6937\/2572\/files\/GrosjeanCornalin_VigneRovettaz_Valleed_Aoste_Italy2025WEB.png?v=1781621242"}],"url":"https:\/\/thecaubleist.com\/collections\/cool-weather-wines.oembed","provider":"The Caubleist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}