Caffo, Maraschino, Italy Normandy The majority of Jean-Michel's vines

The majority of Jean-Michel's vines in this parcel were planted in 1896

Distilled using a traditional copper pot still

A special feature is that Guillaume Pire and his brother Adrien vinify and age their rouge Eolithe in concrete "eggs" and older barriques

then elevage 12 to 18 months in foudre

fresh and smashable light red wine

Caffo, Maraschino, Italy Normandy The majority of Jean-Michel's vinesProduced using Marasca cherries The cherry notes on the nose are rich and warm, with notes of violet and shortbread; the palate is robust and surprisingly bright, capturing the entirety of the Marasca cherry profilesweet, tart, and mildly astringent 30% ABV