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Messi’s ‘Champagne Cordobés’ Is His Own Lionel Collection Syrah, Sold Online Only

The limited italo‑Swiss bottling is listed at €60.32 plus VAT, with final costs higher for Argentine buyers once taxes and shipping are added.

Overview

  • Lionel Messi said in a recent interview that his celebratory drink is wine mixed with Sprite, jokingly calling it his “champagne cordobés.”
  • He uses the Syrah from his Lionel Collection, produced with MM Winemaker in a limited, high‑end series.
  • The wine uses grapes from Puglia in southern Italy and is vinified under Swiss supervision, with the producer credited with more than 500 international awards in reports.
  • Promotional notes describe the Syrah as intense, with aromas of ripe black fruits, spices and a subtle mineral touch.
  • The bottle is available exclusively through MM Winemaker’s official online store at €60.32 plus VAT, which outlets translated to about ARS 103,700 on Jan. 7, excluding import duties and international shipping.