COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Stolpman Vineyards
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Stolpman Vineyards, located in the Ballard Canyon AVA of Santa Barbara County, is renowned for its innovative approach to limestone-driven soils. The 'Love You Bunches' label is the flagship of their 'So Fresh' line, which focuses on vibrant, low-intervention, and early-release wines. Named for the carbonic maceration process where whole grape bunches are fermented intact, this wine represents a playful, modern reimagining of Sangiovese, showcasing the grape's bright fruit profile without the heavy oak or high tannins of traditional styles.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Love You Bunches' is a pun referring to the 100% whole grape bunches used during carbonic maceration.
Fact 02
This wine is specifically designed to be served chilled, breaking the traditional rule for red wines.
Fact 03
Stolpman Vineyards dry-farms their vines in limestone soils, forcing roots deep to find moisture and nutrients.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested early in the morning to preserve acidity. 100% whole clusters are placed into sealed tanks for carbonic maceration, a process where fermentation occurs intracellularly within each intact berry. This technique extracts intense fruit flavors and bright colors while minimizing tannin extraction. After pressing, the wine completes fermentation in stainless steel tanks and is bottled early with minimal sulfur additions to maintain its fresh, energetic character.
