{"product_id":"2023-st-amant-barbera-leventini-vineyard-lodi","title":"2023 St. Amant Barbera | Leventini Vineyard, Lodi","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n    \u003ctitle\u003e2023 St. Amant Barbera | Leventini Vineyard, Lodi\u003c\/title\u003e\n    \u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Experience the 2023 St. Amant Barbera. A vibrant, high-acid Lodi red from the historic 1972 Leventini Vineyard. Notes of tart cranberry \u0026amp; dried cherry.\"\u003e\n\n\n\n    \u003ch1\u003e2023 St. Amant Barbera: Old Vine Character from the Leventini Vineyard\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eIf the Speakeasy Red is the mystery at the door, the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 St. Amant Barbera\u003c\/strong\u003e is the house band—electric, soul-stirring, and impossible to ignore. This is \"Old Vine\" Lodi at its most vibrant, crafted from a historic site where the roots run deep and the stories run even deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Tasting Experience: Bright, Crunchy, and Bold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 2023 growing season in Lodi was a rare, cool gift. By allowing the fruit to hang late into October, we captured an intensity of flavor without the weight of high alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromas:\u003c\/strong\u003e An immediate lift of bright hibiscus, brambly raspberry, and crushed violets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied with a \"crunchy\" red-fruit core. Expect layers of tart cranberry and dried black cherry balanced by a savory streak of wet earth and white pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature Barbera acidity provides a mouth-watering \"zip\" that cleanses the palate and demands another bite of food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Story: A \"Delicious Obligation\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor over a decade, legendary grower and chef \u003cstrong\u003eTed Leventini\u003c\/strong\u003e pestered the Spencer family to make a Barbera from his vines. We resisted—until Ted offered to cook the feast for a Spencer family wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThat \u003cem\u003e\"delicious obligation\"\u003c\/em\u003e led us to take a few tons of his fruit in 1998. The resulting wine was an instant icon, winning \"Best Red Wine of Show\" honors and cementing its place as a St. Amant mainstay. Today, this wine remains a tribute to the handshake deals and long-term friendships that define the Lodi wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Terroir: Historic Leventini Vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLocated in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eJahant AVA\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Leventini Vineyard was originally planted in \u003cstrong\u003e1972\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the gnarled, 50-year-old vines might \"look like hell\" to a stranger, they produce small, concentrated clusters that young vines simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive pinkish Acampo sandy loam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coolest of Lodi’s sub-AVAs, benefiting from the refreshing Delta breeze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown with gnarled \"California Sprawl\" trellising for maximum dappled sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; The LODI RULES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSt. Amant is proud to be a leader in the \u003cstrong\u003eLODI RULES for Sustainable Winegrowing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Winemaker Stuart Spencer was instrumental in conceptualizing this third-party certification, which ensures that vineyards like Leventini are farmed with the future in mind. When you drink St. Amant, you are supporting a legacy of soil health, water conservation, and community responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings: The Ultimate Table Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBarbera is famously the \"Sommelier’s Secret Weapon\" because its high acidity and low tannins make it incredibly versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Classic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood-fired pizza with fennel sausage and roasted mushrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sunday Roast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-roasted pork belly or a savory mushroom risotto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLodi Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e A simple board of sharp Provolone and peppery Salami Felino.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cblockquote\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSomm Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e To truly unlock the 2023 vintage’s energy, serve it with a \u003cstrong\u003eslight chill\u003c\/strong\u003e (around 15°C \/ 60°F). It tightens the fruit profile and makes the electric acidity even more refreshing.\n    \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n    \u003chr\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Barbera\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jahant – Lodi, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Months in 15% New Oak (French \u0026amp; American)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Chuck Herrold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43155344949338,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/9862\/3322\/files\/St-Amant-Barbera-Leventi-2023.jpg?v=1774912797","url":"https:\/\/www.sippinsommwines.com\/products\/2023-st-amant-barbera-leventini-vineyard-lodi","provider":"Sippin Somm Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}