We brought in very little of Federico's three sparkling orange wines just to try them out, and well to put it simply, we "tried" them. In fact, we tried them over and over again due to special circumstances in 2020 until there wasn't much left.
Such is life.
Included in this pack of 3 is the magnificent standard Sui Lieviti made from 100% Pignoletto, an indigenous varietal from Bologna. Federico ferments this in a vat, with a little of the grape must from the same harvest added to the bottle for the second fermentation. Then there's a special aged bottle of this, which Federico has aged since 2014! A remarkable treat. Lastly, there's the irresistible M&M "Rancid", which is 50% Pignoletto and 50% Malvasia. It's got a super deep colour, with a complex aroma of oranges and spices to match.
Federico Orsi was born in Bologna, but grew up in Brazil. After returning to Italy in his late teens to study business, he began working as a consultant while planning to earn his MBA. Though poised for the corporate life, the sale of a local Bolognese winery would forever change the course of his life.
