Jupiter Wine Co. ‘Alla Goccia’ Rosso
From the winemaker: Alla Goccia wines are my love letter to the inexpensive, delicious, lo-fi table wines of central and southern Italy. When you’re on vacation in Tuscany, Campania, Sicily—or honestly, just about anywhere in Italy—the best wines of the trip are often the simple, cheerful, chuggable ones you can snag for around $20 a bottle at a restaurant. They’re made with one clear purpose: to quench your thirst. That’s exactly the spirit I’m bringing to Alla Goccia. Letting go of the pressure to make a “serious” wine and instead focusing on creating something purely delicious and refreshingly unpretentious has, in my opinion, led to the best wines of my career. I want to drink these all the time—and I think you will too! The backbone of this wine comes from a singular site in Carneros, planted along the edge of San Pablo Bay—the Santo Giordano Vineyard. It’s a field blend of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Montepulciano, 15% Primitivo, 3% Bianchetta, 2% Aglianico, the white grapes co-fermented with the reds for added brightness and lift. The inspiration is pure fiasco Chianti—the kind cradled in a wicker basket, meant to be shared, enjoyed, and emptied with ease. Inexpensive, cheerful, gulpable, and delicious. Without question, this is the most fun wine I’ve ever made, and I absolutely love it. All grapes are picked together, gently foot-tread, and fermented on the skins until dry, guided only by wild yeasts and wild malolactic bacteria. The wine rests for 12 months on its lees in neutral fiberglass, free from the influence of oak or additives, before being bottled without fining or filtration. A small addition of 20 parts per million of sulfur is made just prior to bottling to preserve freshness. Boisterous and vibrant, with lifted aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and blood orange peel, this wine bursts from the glass. The palate is juicy and crunchy, carried by subtle layers of fresh herbs, wet stone, and a gentle touch of spice that lingers through the finish. Light tannins and a bright, refreshing acidity make it endlessly drinkable. A versatile, chillable red meant to be poured generously—an honest wine with a pulse, made for good company and big moods.
About the winemaker: Owners Thomas DeBiase and Michael Richardson started making wine with the express purpose of creating the ultimate California Sangiovese, derived from the Latin term for “blood of Jupiter.” After spending a career in the hospitality industry, they teamed up to form Jupiter Wine Co. in Sonoma, CA. Their mission goes beyond the low intervention wine and natural food movement. Jupiter Wine Co. aims to establish an economic engine that stands up to consolidated, corporate wine and the economic apartheid those organizations have created towards agricultural and hospitality workers in this community. These organizations have appropriated the term “sustainability” as a sales and marketing tool without considering the economic sustainability of the most fragile communities essential to its creation. Jupiter Wine Co. donates 100% of all profits to affordable housing solutions for the communities most responsible for its creation. We can cheers to that!!
Serve: With a light chill.
Album pairing: El Michels Affair - 24 Hr Sports