{"title":"AB INITIO wine","description":"\u003cmeta utf-8=\"\" charset=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta utf-8=\"\" charset=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"\" m_2050692446767939805msoplaintext=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAb Initio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/loire\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca https:=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e wine project involving winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eEmmanuel Roblin\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as Fred and Claire Niger from esteemed \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine de l’Ecu\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"\" m_2050692446767939805msoplaintext=\"\"\u003eThese wines have a wonderful energy to them, and most are aged in Amphora which softens the tannins and adds more complexity to the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"\" m_2050692446767939805msoplaintext=\"\"\u003eBottles are limited in quantity and despite being new and relatively unknown there is strong interest from winelovers.. grab them while you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ab-initio-presto","title":"Ab Initio - Presto 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresto\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAb Initio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural white wine made with the creamy and equally refreshing Melon du Bourgogne, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChardonnay and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFolle-blanche (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePiquepoul).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecant this one for best results to let the meadow flower aromas develop. We found it absolutely singing on the second day actually!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAb Initio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a Loire wine project involving winemaker Emmanuel Roblin as well as Fred and Claire Niger from esteemed Domaine de l’Ecu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003eBottles are limited in quantity and despite being new and relatively unknown there is strong interest from winelovers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821269254412,"sku":"MORE3493NAT","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/products\/Ab-Initio---Presto-wine.png?v=1679398939"},{"product_id":"ab-initio-illico","title":"Ab Initio - Illico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllico\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio\"\u003eAb Initio\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural  red wine made in Loire with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/grenache\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/syrah\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, which we presume come from outside the Loire and are brought in and vinified there, as not so common to see such grapes in Loire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction details of Illico:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illico is made by Emmanuel Roblin, working alongside Fred and Claire Niger of Domaine de l'Ecu under the Ab Initio label in the Loire. The Syrah and Grenache come from the Rhône Valley, sourced from farms working without synthetic chemistry. The wine is vinified in a mix of steel, concrete and amphora, with most ageing in amphora to soften tannins and add complexity. Minimal intervention throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e We have not yet tried this vintage of Illico by Ab Initio, but we hear it has notes of red plum, black cherry, dried herbs and a soft amphora-rounded texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821269516556,"sku":"MORE3494NAT","price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/products\/Ab-Initio---illico.png?v=1726754841"},{"product_id":"ab-initio-phillia","title":"Ab Initio - Phillia 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhillia\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio\"\u003eAb Initio\u003c\/a\u003e is an INSANE WINE made in Loire with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/picpoule\"\u003ePicpoule\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, which is really a love it or hate it wine because it TASTES LIKE THE F*CKING SEA!!🌊 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found it super intriguing, with notes of seaweed, ocean spray and even actual seawater. It would make for such an interesting pairing with fish, and totally unexpected to usual pairings!!! Quite niche, and not for the unadventurous! Very cool though\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs for the production, this 2020 vintage of Picpoule aka Folle Blanche was grown on vines aged over 55 years on slate and schist and vinified in Qvevri Amphora for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821270728972,"sku":"MORE3495NAT","price":36.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Ab-Initio-Phillia.png?v=1706799614"},{"product_id":"ab-initio-logos","title":"Ab Initio - Logos 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLogos\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine showcasing \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAB Initio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e which is grown on Slate \/ schist and Granit, before being \u003cstrong\u003eaged in Amphora for 18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003eIt tastes very direct, very precise. Knows exactly what it wants to be and ROCKS ITS! Fresh and rounded balance is awesome. Expect a really cool reduction which does not smell too common. Also has touches of smoke, gravel. The schist \/ slate and granit soil really boosts this wine! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne bottle per order due to limited supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003eAb Initio is a Loire wine project involving winemaker Emmanuel Roblin as well as Fred and Claire Niger from esteemed \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine de l’Ecu.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003eBottles are limited in quantity and despite being new and relatively unknown there is strong interest from winelovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821271384332,"sku":"MORE3497NAT","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/AB-Initio---Logoschardinnay_png.png?v=1726757197"},{"product_id":"ab-initio-kedron","title":"Ab Initio - Kedron 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKedron\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAb Initio\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eis a natural wine featuring a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged for a year in Amphora. The grapes here are actually taken from Rhone's \u003cstrong\u003eChâteauneuf-du-Pape\u003c\/strong\u003e. This wine features a little cool refuction, and a great energy alongside a sandy tannic structure that will make you crave some grilled meats to go along with it. Very impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003eAb Initio is a Loire wine project involving winemaker Emmanuel Roblin as well as Fred and Claire Niger from esteemed Domaine de l’Ecu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003eBottles are limited in quantity and despite being new and relatively unknown there is strong interest from winelovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821271449868,"sku":"MORE3496NAT","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Ab-Initio-kedron.png?v=1726752777"},{"product_id":"ab-initio-kairos","title":"Ab Initio - Kairos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKairos\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio\"\u003eAb Initio\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural red wine made in Loire with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/gamay\"\u003eGamay\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, and has been assisted in the winemaking from Fred Niger of Domaine de l'Ecu, who assists on the project alongside Emmanuel Robin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003eBottles are limited in quantity and despite being new and relatively unknown there is strong interest from winelovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_2050692446767939805MsoPlainText\"\u003eKairon is a red wine, made with Loire Gamay, taken from a small polt of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.65 hectare with vines over 50 years old. It is concentrated in its fruit, and aged in Amphora for 16 months,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821272662284,"sku":"MORE3498NAT","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/AB-Initio---Kairos.png?v=1719231727"},{"product_id":"ab-initio-ekko","title":"Ab Initio - Ekko 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEkko\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural wine crafted by \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio\"\u003eAb Initio\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Loire region in \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e. This white wine is made with \u003ca href=\"\/en-it\/collections\/melon-de-bourgogne\"\u003eMelon de Bourgogne\u003c\/a\u003e grapes, and is bone dry with a somewhat oiled texture. Would work a treat with oysters, as has a typical salty presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAB Initio is the project co-run by Fred Niger of Domaine de l'Ecu and winemaker \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmmanuel Roblin\u003c\/span\u003e. These wines are hard to come by..\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45263333556492,"sku":"MORE-4173-SKU","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/files\/Ab-Initio-Ekko.png?v=1710857794"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/6407\/8692\/collections\/AB-intitio-wines.png?v=1679567399","url":"https:\/\/morenaturalwine.com\/en-it\/collections\/ab-initio.oembed","provider":"MORE Natural Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}