Vine Street Imports started Poggio Anima with Riccardo Campinoti of Le Ragnaie in 2008, and today, it's one of our most beloved labels. The idea was to create a line of varietal wines that offer serious value on many of Italy's iconic wine regions (Abruzzo, Puglia, Sicily, and Tuscany). These are not bulk wines nor leftover juice from a winery; they are each made with fruit owned by a single grower with long-term contracts, and they're almost all farmed organically. These wines are fantastic weeknight retail & BTG choices. Plus, many of them come in kegs, so for those looking for a sustainable, economy option, Poggio is a great choice. Why the ancient pagan labels? The Eastern ideology of Yin & Yang is at the center of the Poggio Anima concept. The whites & rosé are named after religious archangels while the reds are named after fallen angels. As for the winemaking side, a few different, well-respected winemakers throughout Italy make these wines. The use of oak is limited, choosing to focus more on the fresher, drinkable side of these native Italian grapes.