RBW represents a collection of artisan wines created by Robin Baum in Italy, using traditional methods that enhance the natural character of the grapes. Robin’s bespoke approach involves the use of ceramic egg-shaped vessels, which enhances the circulation of juice and interaction with the lees during fermentation, allowing for more complex and refined flavours. His pioneering use of these vessels has made him a well-known figure in the world of natural wine.
Starting in Chianti, Robin expanded his ceramic egg collection, working with producers in Veneto, Montalcino and Sicily to craft an outstanding portfolio of wines. The benefits of using ceramic eggs include:
1. Natural slow oxidation of the wine
2. Temperature control through natural cooling via the porous walls of the vessel
3. The vessels are inert, showcasing the wine’s natural characteristics with no external influence.
All the vineyards where Robin works follow organic or biodynamic practices, ensuring the wines are as natural as possible.
In November 2023, RBW Wines participated in the Merano Wine Festival for the first time, a prestigious event in the Alto-Adige region of Northern Italy. After blind tastings by the WineHunter panel, our wines earned multiple accolades, including:
• 2018 Veneto Pinot Nero – Gold
• 2020 Veneto Garganega IGT – Rosso
• 2015 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Rosso
• 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG – Rosso
• 2018 Chianti Classico DOCG – Rosso
We are proud to share that all our wines scored above 90 points, with the Pinot Nero earning a remarkable 96 points, making it one of the highest-rated wines at the festival.
In the UK, we sell our wines exclusively through direct sales, ensuring better prices for our customers. Contact details for both UK and Italy are available below.
WINES MADE BY “THE EGGMAN “ IN TUSCANY, VENETO AND SICILY
Explore our full range of wines, made by The Eggman, available for direct purchase from our wine warehouses in Tuscany and London.
Whether you’re seeking Chianti, Sangiovese or wines from Sicily and Veneto, we offer direct access to an exceptional portfolio of multiple award-winning wines.
Contact us for more information and to place an order today!
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JUST RELEASED ETNA ROSATO 2022
ANOTHER MEDAL 2018 IGT
100% Sangiovese – no oak matured 24 months in Porcellanea ceramic egg shaped vessel.
GLOBAL MASTERS SANGIOVESE 2023 Blind Tasting BRONZE MEDAL
To add to Bronze medals awarded to Chianti Classico Riserva 2016, Pinot Nero 2018 and Silver medal to Brunello di Montalcino 2015 in previous Global Masters tastings AND 91/100 to Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2017 in Decanter tasting last year.
Winemakers Club Italia makes wines under its RBW brand label in wineries situated in Veneto, Sicily and Montalcino as well as Radda in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti.
Together with Setriolo in Castellina MERLOT 2019 was matured for 2 years in my original Magnum 675 ceramic egg made in Barossa Valley, Australia.
In Veneto in partnership with Contra Soarda VENETO BIANCO 2020 and PINOT NERO 2018 both matured in Clayver trio ceramic vessels . Yes, of course they are egg shaped!
In Sicily we have just bottled ETNA ROSSO 2019, 100 per cent Nerello Mascalese grown on the northern slopes of Mt Etna.
In Montalcino, BRUNELLO 2015 made in partnership with Fattoria dei Barbi and, of course, 100 per cent Sangiovese.
Each year, Robin Baum produces a limited-edition wine, crafted from exceptional grapes and matured in his signature ceramic egg vessels. Past releases have included unique blends, such as the 2017 (46% Merlot, 36% Alicante Bousquet and 18% Sangiovese) and the 2018 (Sangiovese), both of which showcase the purity of the grape without the influence of oak.
In 2022, a 95% Merlot blend, matured in an Australian Magnum 675 ceramic egg, was released in a limited run of just 800 bottles. This wine demonstrates the true character of Merlot, delivering a smooth, silky experience with a distinct fruit-forward profile.
Stay tuned for upcoming releases and enjoy the craftsmanship behind each bottle.
Gran Selezione is a category within Chianti Classico, the historic wine region between Florence and Siena. While Chianti itself can be made from Sangiovese grapes, Gran Selezione must contain at least 90% Sangiovese.
Established in 2014 by the Consorzio Chianti Classico, Gran Selezione is essentially Chianti Classico that has been aged for at least 30 months — much longer than the 12 months required for a basic Chianti Classico or the 24 months for a Chianti Classico Riserva.
Riserva has always been a tough sell, largely because of its higher price point, often double that of a standard Chianti Classico, with many consumers struggling to understand its value. So, Gran Selezione was created as a way to redefine and move stock of surplus Chianti Classico Riserva.
But, does more ageing actually improve the wine’s quality to justify the price hike of about 30% over Riserva? Frankly, I think the whole concept was a bit misguided and has largely been a failure. Perhaps the Consorzio was trying to compete with Super Tuscans by creating their own “Gran’ category.
So, why have I made a Gran Selezione?
I wish I could say I made it to prove a point, but the honest truth is a little simpler. We had some leftover Riserva juice — just 400 litres, aged in a Clayver ceramic egg. So, I thought, why not make a Gran Selezione?
We produced just 500 bottles, aged it for a total of 36 months and then added 5% Sangiovese matured in a Mittelberger Italian oak tonneau before bottling it on 8th November 2021. So, there you have it: a Gran Selezione Chianti Classico. Maybe I should have called First, what is a Gran Selezione?
– it a Super Tuscan!
RBW Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2017
Score: 91/100
No Price Increases!
Despite the extra ageing and effort, the price of this wine remains unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why do you put your signature on each bottle?
A: Because every bottle contains wine that I personally blended and made. It’s a way of ensuring the care and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle.
RBW Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2017
Score: 91/100
THERE ARE NO INCREASES IN PRICES!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: why do you put your signature on each bottle? A: Because each bottle contains wine personally blended and made by me.
