2025 Poggio Anima Uriel Grillo Cabernet Sauvignon This bottling made up mostly

This bottling made up mostly of ancient-vine Nerello Mascalese from the northern slopes of Mount Etna is named for the solidified lava flows (sciare) that cut across the landscape like jet-black scars

It's a superlative weeknight Pinot made by a thoughtful grower

especially from the limestone-y soils of the Rheinhessen

it's pure aperitif energy

and never looked back

2025 Poggio Anima Uriel Grillo Cabernet Sauvignon This bottling made up mostlyAn electric nose of citrus tangerine, grapefruit, white flower. Truly an explosion of flavor on the palate that will shock the system. Sauvignon adjacent, organic, and cheap! We paired this recently with a smokey, rich bowl of carbonara and almost died and went to heaven.