April 2025 Wine Club
Spring Sips Are Here!
As the days get longer and the air finally warms up, it's time for wines that feel just as fresh and full of life. This month’s wine club celebrates the shift in seasons with bottles that are bright, layered, and deeply connected to the regions they come from. From a clean and expressive Trebbiano to a rosé steeped in history, these wines are meant to be enjoyed with open windows and more than a few friends.
I’ve chosen two producers who beautifully blend tradition with thoughtful winemaking: Vigneti Romio from Emilia-Romagna and Domaine Fontsainte from Corbières, France. Each bottle reflects a deep respect for the land and offers something a little unexpected.
1) Vigneti Romio, Sangiovese, Emilia Romagna, Italy
Wine: Red // Grapes: Sangiovese // Club: Vin de Soif & Cork Dork
About the Producer: Vigneti Romio was founded with a clear goal: to offer high quality wines that capture the essence of Emilia Romagna by The Caviro Group. Founded in 1966 in Faenza, Emilia-Romagna, Caviro was created to honor the region’s rich heritage. With over 50 years of expertise, they now export wines to over 80 countries around the world, while actively prioritizing sustainability by transforming waste into valuable resources.
About the Wine: Hand-harvested from mid-September to early October, the grapes undergo destemming and gentle pressing. The wine is aged for 12 months in stainless steel vats, followed by an additional 6 months in the bottle, allowing it to develop its full character. Grapes are harvested at the end of August to the middle of September.
“This journey begins in the vineyards, where they employ a blend of traditional field practices and modern winemaking techniques. They’ve selected the finest grape varietals and partnered with skilled winegrowers in the region, collaborating with wineries that share the same vision.”
2) Vigneti Romio, Trebbiano, Emilia Romagna, Italy
Wine: White // Grapes: Trebbiano // Club: Vin de Soif & Cork Dork
About the Wine: Vinification begins with soft pressing to separate the solid part from the must to avoid any maceration with the grape skins. Vinification finishes in the end of March in steel tanks.
“Bruno emphasizes that “great wines are made in the vineyard,” focusing on sustainable farming practices and minimizing treatments. The subsoil of Fontsainte’s vineyards is rich in silica, clay, and limestone.”
3) Domaine Fontsainte, Gris de Gris Rosé 2024, Corbieres, France
Wine: Rose // Grapes: Grenache Gris, Carignan, Mourvèdre // Club: Cork Dork
About the Producer: The vineyards at Domaine de Fontsainte were first established by the Romans. So deep and rich in history that they once found an ancient coin from the era of Marcus Agrippa (25 A.D.)! The original domaine was constructed around a thermal spring, later named after the twelfth-century patron saint, Saint Siméon—hence Fontsainte, meaning "the saint’s fount."
About the Wine: Producer Bruno Laboucarié is one of the pioneering wine makers in the region to embrace whole cluster fermentation, upholding the family’s tradition of innovation. This results in wines, like this rosé, that are complex yet refreshing. Think, eating a fresh strawberry on a patio with the smell of salt air in the sun.
