{"title":"Shun Minowa","description":"\u003cp\u003eGraduated in biology from the University of Tokyo, Shun Minowa joins the wine world by working as a caviste in the metropolis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterwards he moved to Spain, then Chile, where he discovers natural wines.\u003cbr\u003eAfter a small experience back in Japan working for a small sake brewery he moves to Italy, when in 2016 he works for Elena Pantaleoni and Giulio Armani of La Stoppa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiulio Armani becomes his mentor and 3 years later, Travo, a small town in the beautiful Val Trebbia becomes home, where he looks after a small vineyard of Ortrugo, Malvasia di Cadia and Marsanne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first vintage was 2019, and his first cuvée is called Gate, obtained from a blend of white grapes and vinified as it was done in the past in the Trebbia Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a vibrant, textural wine—anchored in place and philosophy: “Solo uva, no más” (“only grapes, no more”). His wines are rare, joyful expressions of the Trebbia terroir and now available for delivery throughout Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture of Shun taken by Federica Calzi.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gate-2021","title":"Gate","description":"\u003cp\u003e80% Ortrugo, 20% local native varieties such as Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Marsanne and Trebbiano Romagnolo. 8 months of skin contact in cement vats. Part aged in fiberglass, part aged in acacias and chestnuts barriques of 500 litres for 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery calcareous soil. Limestone and marne soil. Very small grapes and small yield with plenty of tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one seriously perfect orange wine. The flavour palette from Honey, Apricots, Peaches, Orange zest is quite a delight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout any addition of sulphites, unfined and unfiltered. Label by Ayumi Takahashi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun Minowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56673712308601,"sku":"WS3076S","price":36.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1271\/6899\/files\/1_GATEcopie.png?v=1715855855"},{"product_id":"jai-guru-deva-2023","title":"Jai Guru Deva","description":"\u003cp\u003e60% Ortrugo \u0026amp; blend of Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Marsanne, Trebbiano Romagnolo, Sauvignon and Moscato. Vinified in stainless steel. 2 months of skin contact.\u003cbr\u003eAged in acacias and chestnuts barriques of 500 litres for 10 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery calcareous soil. Limestone and marne soil. Very small grapes and small yield with plenty of tannins. Some of the of vineyard are next to the famous Val Trebbia. Some are on volcanic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOranges, saline notes, bergamot, apricot. What a delicious orange wine. Intense and super aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup. They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe. Jai guru deva, om...”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Jai Guru Deva” is a Beatles quote, a tribute to John Lennon. This phrase means: thank you divine master. With this name I wanted to show my thanks to my WINE masters, the ones who taught me the beauty of wine making, Fernando Garcia from Sierra de Gredos, Basilio Izquierdo from Rioja, René Barbier from Priorat (they really call him “Guru” in his area), Giulio Armani and also San Colombano, the Godfather of winemaking in Piacenza.” Shun Minowa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout any addition of sulphites, unfined and unfiltered. Label by Ayumi Takahashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun Minowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56673728364921,"sku":"WS3077S","price":29.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1271\/6899\/files\/3_JAI_GURU_DEVA.png?v=1715855875"},{"product_id":"beaches-brew-2024","title":"Beaches Brew","description":"\u003cp\u003eMostly Barbera and a bit of field red grapes (Bonarda, Merlot \u0026amp; Ciliegiolo). Direct press, whole bunch. From calcareous soil.\u003cbr\u003eVinified and aged in fiberglass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries, cherries and terroir notes. A juicy rosé that you want to keep drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout any addition of sulphites, unfined and unfiltered. Label by Ayumi Takahashi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun Minowa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57273657721209,"sku":"WS3115S","price":29.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1271\/6899\/files\/2_BEACHES_BREW.png?v=1715855829"},{"product_id":"anitya","title":"Anitya","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbera \u0026amp; Bondarda (with a bit of PInot Noir, Pinot Gris and Merlot). Traditional Val Trebbia style, grapes are hand-harvested and foot-crushed.\u003cbr\u003eFermented in fiberglass then partially aged in Oak Wood of 500L for 4 years. Bottled in October 2025. Old vines of up to 80 years old. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnitya is born from a genuinely unusual vineyard. When Shun took over the lease, he faced a choice: graft over the French varieties, make single varietals, or sell the non-native grapes. He decided to vinify everything together and the result is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose opens with generous red fruit, black cherry above all, followed by light spicy notes. On the palate it is full of sensation but not heavy, leaving excellent drinkability. Red fruits come first, then earthy and herbaceous notes, finishing with delicate spice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural companion to charcuterie, lasagna, and the hearty dishes of Piacenza cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout any addition of sulphites, unfined and unfiltered. 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