{"title":"Mea culpa","description":"The Minini family, originally from Lombardy, has been dedicated to winemaking since the 1920s. Over time, they have established or acquired various wineries in several Italian provinces, including in Apulia-Salento, where Mario Minini produces Mea Culpa Vino Rosso. This wine represents an attempt to create the \u0026quot;perfect wine\u0026quot; by combining grapes from two vineyards in Sicily with those from an Apulian vineyard. Approximately 35% of the grapes undergo the appassimento method, meaning they are air-dried for about 30 days, resulting in a weight reduction of around one-third through evaporation. Finally, the finished wine is aged for 6-7 months in French oak barrels. The result is elegant, modern wines that have proven successful on the international market due to their high quality. Today, these wines enjoy worldwide popularity.","products":[{"product_id":"mea-culpa-vino-rosso","title":"Mea Culpa Vino Rosso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMea Culpa Vino Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e is no ordinary Italian red wine—it\u0026#39;s an ambitious project. Winemaker Mario Minini set out to create nothing less than the \u0026quot;perfect wine.\u0026quot; The result is a powerful, complex red wine that unites southern Italian terroir in an unusually elegant way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Minini combines \u003cstrong\u003eApulian Primitivo\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eSicilian Merlot and Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e —and goes a step further: \u003cstrong\u003e35% of the grapes are dried using the appassimento method\u003c\/strong\u003e before being vinified. This technique concentrates aromas and sugars, giving the wine depth and a velvety richness that is immediately noticeable in the glass. The subsequent aging for \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 7 months in barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e imparts the Vino Rosso with its characteristic notes of vanilla, coffee, and fine wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003edeep, dark purple color\u003c\/strong\u003e . The nose opens with subtle notes of chocolate and tobacco, followed by dark berries—cherry, blackberry, and strawberry. On the palate, it impresses with \u003cstrong\u003erounded tannins, lively acidity, and a long, spicy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Awarded \u003cstrong\u003egold at Mundus Vini\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e96 points by Luca Maroni\u003c\/strong\u003e (born 2017).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e Wonderful with \u003cstrong\u003egrilled meat, game dishes and aged hard cheese.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Ideal as \u003cstrong\u003ea gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for lovers of southern Italian wines.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Perfect for \u003cstrong\u003especial evenings\u003c\/strong\u003e where wine takes center stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mea Culpa","offers":[{"title":"2017","offer_id":52694935437648,"sku":"V06470","price":14.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018","offer_id":53093123129680,"sku":"V06470-2018","price":14.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_mea_culpa_vino_rosso.webp?v=1771238107"},{"product_id":"mea-culpa-vino-rosso-il-rimorso","title":"Mea Culpa Vino Rosso \u0026quot;Il Rimorso\u0026quot; - in GK -","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis red wine deliberately breaks with convention. Winemaker Mario Minini created the Mea Culpa \u0026quot;Il Rimorso,\u0026quot; an unconventional cuvée that transcends regional boundaries. He combines the potential of Sicilian vineyards with the power of Apulia. At its heart are 40- to 50-year-old Primitivo vines from the Alberello vineyard in Salento. Due to the advanced age of the vines and the region\u0026#39;s naturally low water levels, yields are low, but the grapes produce an exceptionally concentrated flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The appassimento method ensures the necessary depth: around a third of the hand-picked grapes are dried for 30 days, losing weight and thus concentrating the extract. After gentle maceration, the wine matures for six months in French oak barrels. In the glass, it displays intense aromas of dark berries and violets. On the palate, a full-bodied character unfolds with distinct notes of tobacco and vanilla. Thanks to precise extraction, harsh tannins are avoided; the tannins are soft and lead to a long, rich finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A powerful companion for intense dishes. Serve this wine at \u003cstrong\u003e16 to 18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e with braised beef shoulder, venison ragout with dark chocolate, or aged Pecorino cheese. The included gift box also makes it a thoughtful present for lovers of opulent, southern Italian red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mea Culpa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53151834308944,"sku":"VJ1571","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/mea-culpa-vino-rosso-il-rimorso.jpg?v=1781603150"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/mea-culpa.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}