{"product_id":"2024-poggio-anima-asmodeus-nero-davola-sicilia-igt-sicily-italy","title":"2024 Poggio Anima \"Asmodeus\" Nero d'Avola, Sicilia IGT, Sicily, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Book of Tobias, an ancient Hebrew text, Asmodeus is the Demon of Lust. It is said that when Cain killed Abel, Adam and Eve separated for 130 years. During this time, Adam was tempted by Naamah and Lillith, two demons of prostitution. Asmodeus is the offspring of the relationship between Naamah and Adam. Of all of the varietals of Italy, Nero d’Avola is as lustful and pleasurable as it gets. Rich, peppery and opulent. It has many of the same characteristics of Syrah and is the most important grape of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Nero d'Avola from 20-39 year old vines planted in volcanic sand and clay. After a much needed few hours in a refrigerated space, the grapes were de-stemmed and cold soaked on the skins for two weeks with frequent délestage. A gentle pressing to stainless steel tank followed where they were vinified. The wine then spends 2 months in used French and American oak barrels, which gives a little more structure. It finishes back in tank to integrate, and is bottled with a gentle fining, one-micron filtration, and measured sulfur addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoggio Anima is a joint venture between one of Tuscany's rising stars, Riccardo Campinoti of Le Ragnaie in Montalcino and his U.S.A. importer Ronnie Sanders of Vine Street Imports. The idea is straightforward: to source great vineyards from existing relationships and produce a real wine that conveys a place and a grape. These wines are not bulk wines or leftover juice from a winery; instead, they are the result of long-standing relationships with reputable and respected growers throughout Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs for the label design, the producers believe there is an everyday dichotomy between good and bad in the world. Looking for balance in all things (including wine) is a vital quest for many. The Eastern ideology of Yin Yang is the core of this ‘balance’ in the Poggio Anima concept. Fusing this Eastern belief with Western philosophy is apparent when you look at the contradiction of red and white (wines), good vs evil (demons vs angels) and modern ideas with old world winemaking practices (catchy, fun packaging with classic old world wine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white wines are named after religious archangels while the reds are named after fallen angels. Each wine was specifically named for the persona of the grape, region or style of the wine. Each wine hails from one variety, a single-vineyard and representing its indigenous place of origin. While not technically \"certified organic,\" Poggio Anima does use organic practices in every part of the winemaking process. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52944837869857,"sku":"210000022081","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/SSWINEBOTTLEPHOTOTEMPLATE_85d7602e-3bd1-41f4-9d9a-27c323ae0574.png?v=1783118006","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2024-poggio-anima-asmodeus-nero-davola-sicilia-igt-sicily-italy","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}