2021 J. G. Benda Pietrafocaia di Sopra Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L Magnum Trouilleres That is why we made

That is why we made this blend exclusively from native varieties of the Carpathian Basin

at least on the paper of its back label: a mere 11

4 hectare of Auxey-Duresses Rouge (in keeping with his desire for 'cooler' terroirs)

• No malolactic fermentation allowed

hand harvested

2021 J. G. Benda Pietrafocaia di Sopra Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L Magnum Trouilleres That is why we madeAnother collector's item, the 2021 Pietrafocaia is a Brunello in every way except that they do not have the rights to call this vineyard Brunello (new Brunello rights cannot be created; they must be purchased or possibly transferred kind of like how liquor licenses work in some states). This is a single vineyard selection of the very best fruit from John's favorite vineyard. Redolent of the original vintages of "Pergole Torte" or even Soldera: a wine