£29.99
Meet Fan Fan, Andrea Barbieri’s homage to the nearly forgotten Cornalin grape, cultivated in the rugged Valle d’Aosta. This natural, unfiltered red wine is a testament to the region’s heritage, offering a raw and authentic experience. In the glass, Fan Fan reveals a deep ruby hue with violet reflections. The nose is greeted with aromas of wild strawberries, cherries, and a hint of mountain herbs. On the palate, it delivers juicy red fruit flavours, subtle spice, and a touch of rustic earthiness, all wrapped in silky tannins and a refreshing acidity. Crafted with minimal intervention, this wine captures the essence of its alpine terroir. It’s a rare gem, with fewer than 1,000 bottles produced, and is exclusively available in the UK through The Italian Wine Shop.
PS. Andrea is so busy focusing on making epic wine, we don’t have a product picture yet; you’ll have to trust us on this one!
Available on backorder
Andrea Barbieri is one of the most promising young winemakers in Italy. We do not say that lightly. We have a special place in our hearts for Andrea for many reasons – firstly, his youth offers him frictionless innovation in his wines, taking inspiration from France and turning traditional wines into exciting experimental Italian wines that are cult classics in the making, all from a tiny unit in Aosta. Now, here is the big reason why these wines are so unique – every bottle from his collection is not only a UK exclusive, it’s an exclusive even outside a 20-mile radius of his winery. Andrea only makes around 1000 bottles of each of his wines yearly, and we have 10% of them. On the back of every bottle, you will see the bottle number, handwritten by Andrea and his Mum. This is a little bottle of everyday luxury, something no one else has, that tastes absolutely out of this world.
Surrounded by raw and rugged mountains, we have Andrea, a passionate guy who loves wine, doing what winemakers do best, creating drinkable art. To buy a bottle of Andrea’s wine is to experience something new and exciting. Every sip brings invigoration and regeneration; just a little of Andea’s infectious spirit lives in every pour. So watch this space; this certainly won’t be our last collection with him.
All their wines are neither filtered nor clarified. A minimum amount of sulfur is added pre-bottling.
2022
Cornalin
15%
Ideal with hearty dishes like roast lamb, aged cheeses, or a rustic mushroom risotto.
