Great set for the upcoming festive days! Mixed lot of Lambics from Cantillion/Cantina Giardino with the 2022 Sophia wine from Cantina Giardino to pair with the Sophia Lambic and a Drogone 2020 Aglianico for the Drogone Lambics Fill levels are excellent. 2x 0,75 Drogone Lambic: Needs no further introduction. A blend of pomace of Aglianico d'Irpinia Drogone from Cantina Giardino macerated for three months with a three-year-old lambic of Cantillon Deep amber with ruby reflections. Intense notes of ripe red fruit, spices, wood, and subtle balsamic hints. Fresh, Fruit, tannic, and mineral, with a perfect balance between acidity and structure. Persistent, with a clear connection to Drogone Campania Aglianico IGP wine. Very good! Can keep more than 10+ years 1x 0,75 Sophia Lambic: A blend of pomace from the Greco grape from Cantina Giardino. A six-month long pellicular maceration (the skin of the grapes stays in contact with the liquid rather than being removed) in an amphora. The grapes are then pressed to fully extract their liquid. The dry residue, which has now been added to barrels and topped with a blend of 2 and 3-year-old lambics. Deep golden with amber reflections. Ripe yellow fruit, aromatic herbs, saline and fermentative notes. Well-balanced acidity, distinctive minerality from Greco, very long and complex finish! Can keep for 10+ years. 1x 0,75 Cantina Giardino BiSiWi: A sour/wild ale co-fermented with the Falanghina grape and apple pulp, also used for Siwï. Maceration and fermentation last for a month, followed by aging in oak barrels for five months. Excellent as an aperitif with only 6.5% alcohol. Very fresh, not aggressive. Drink or keep for 10+ years. Cantina Giardino Sophia 2022: 100% Campania Greco from 80+ year old vines. 180 days of maceration(!) on the skins in local terracotta amphorae used since 2005. A rich wine with complex aromas. Floral and citrus notes, the palate is "Fiano rich" yet fresh and invigorating. A lovely tannin supports the heartiness of this wine. Can keep for 20 years. Cantina Giardino Drogone 2022: 100% Aglianico from very old vines 80+ years. 3 months (!) maceration, temperature uncontrolled, maturation 5 years in large and small oak and chestnut barrels and at least 2 years in bottle. Fine acidity, fresh, vital, and pure, long with that lovely bitter finish so characteristic of Italian wines. Good with: Red meat in all its forms, stews, grilled meats, etc., but also with savory (oven) dishes, aged salumi, hearty bean dishes. Can keep for 20 years. #dreambar