{"title":"Birichino | Santa Cruz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Birichino Vineyards in California\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_51c2b2b9-74b5-480f-9ca1-094db8e250b9.jpg?v=1653584459\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003eBirichino\u003c\/b\u003e was founded in 2008 by two seasoned winemakers, Alex Krause and John Locke, who share a deep fascination with the historical vineyard sites of North America. Translating to \"naughty\" or \"mischievous\" in Italian, the brand's name perfectly captures their playfully rebellious approach to modern viticulture. Sourcing fruit from a network of legendary, family-owned plots across the cooler maritime zones of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"428\"\u003eCentral Coast\u003c\/b\u003e and the historic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"459\"\u003eLodi\u003c\/b\u003e appellation, the duo champions dry-farmed vineyards planted well over a century ago. These gnarly, deep-rooted ancient vines yield incredibly small amounts of highly concentrated fruit, providing a spectacular foundation of natural balance and intense terroir-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe winemaking philosophy is a radical departure from the heavy, over-extracted, and highly oaked styles traditionally associated with mainstream Californian production. Instead, the team relies on minimal intervention techniques, utilising native wild yeasts for fermentation and deliberately avoiding new oak barrels. By ageing their wines in neutral stainless steel or very old, seasoned wooden casks, they ensure the pure, delicate aromatics of the grapes remain completely unmasked. This highly respectful, gentle handling results in naturally low-alcohol profiles that offer everyday drinkers a masterclass in elegance, tension, and supreme drinkability without ever sacrificing flavour depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe resulting collection acts as a brilliant commercial showcase for unique and heritage grape varieties that have thrived in California for generations. The portfolio is famously headlined by incredibly fragrant white expressions of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"234\"\u003eMalvasia Bianca\u003c\/b\u003e, delivering an intoxicating burst of jasmine, lime blossom, and exotic citrus on the nose while remaining bone-dry and refreshing on the palate. For red wine enthusiasts, the range explores some of the oldest surviving plantings in the world, including incredibly perfumed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"523\"\u003eCinsault\u003c\/b\u003e, vibrant \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"541\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/b\u003e, and highly refined \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"570\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/b\u003e. Packed with crunchy red cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle herbal spices, these \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"663\"\u003eCalifornian red wines\u003c\/b\u003e serve as an essential, food-friendly discovery for anyone seeking the lighter, more graceful side of American winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIRICHINO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birichino-vin-gris-rose","title":"Birichino Vin Gris Rosé 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Birichino Vin Gris Rosé is composed of the classical varieties associated with a Provençal rosé - Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Rolle, sourced in part from 100+ year old vineyards in California. Like the ideal Provençal Rosé the Birichino Vin Gris allies the suggestion of citrus, rosehip, orchard fruits and violet pastilles with the enigmatic imprint of garrigue - the wild herbs which aromatise the Provençal countryside. Aromas of stone fruits, hibiscus, and watermelon dominate the perfume, with the ever delightful Cinsault contributing the violet top note, and a small quantity of particularly fresh and vivid Vermentino from the Napa side of Carneros adding some zest. Entirely the product of a very gentle direct press the Vin Gris is fermented to dryness in one long, sequential fermentation in stainless steel.[#intro]Close your eyes \u0026amp; dream - the azure waters of the Mediterranean \u0026amp; aromas of Provence ...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Birichino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39975347028035,"sku":"A22BIRICHINOVINGRIS","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/VinGrisBottle.jpg?v=1653586686"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_1c88dd3b-9e14-4480-992f-957cfad3d023.jpg?v=1653584549","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/birichino.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}