Description
"Wine for Thirst": every culture has one. In France, "Vin de Soif"; in Spain, "Vino de Sed." And in Italy's Asti, small family-run Tenuta il Nespolo has its own version in their cheerful, delightfully rustic "Vino da Sete." This corner of southern Piedmont might be more known for precious, cellar-bound reds, but this is anything but. A blend of Barbera, Freisa, and (surprisingly) Sangiovese, co-fermented with indigenous yeast and aged entirely in steel, this is a bonus-sized bottle of crunchy, red-fruited joy. It still reflects much of the region's typical character (bright acid, wild red berries, and savory underpinning), but entirely stripped of its stoicism. Simply chill, pop the cap, and drink with abandon.