$52
ITALY : PIEDMONT
Nebbiolo
FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, CEDAR, LEATHER MINERAL, SMOKE, TAR, OAK
Borgogno (est. 1761) is a historic and famed estate known for its single-vineyard and Riserva Barolo. Ethereal, persistent, intense, and velvety, “No Name” is a sly protest against the bureaucracy and red tape that controls Italian viticulture. Not Barolo, but it might as well be.
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Crispy Duck Legs
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ITALY : SICILY : ETNA ROSSO DOC
Nerello Mascalese
MED-FULL-BODIED, RED FRUIT, SPICE, WILD HERBS, ROSE, FRENCH OAK
100% Nerello Mascalese planted in ancient volcanic soil on the slopes of Monte Serra (an extinct volcanic cone on the south-eastern side of Mount Etna). Ethereal and spicy, with balanced tannins, floral notes, and persistent red fruit. Fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeast; maturation in used French oak for ~1 year + in bottle for ~10mos.
Drink now - 2034.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIR WITH : Mature Cheeses & Charcuterie
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ITALY : PIEDMONT : GATTINARA
Nebbiolo
FULL-BODIED, RED CHERRY, PLUM, CITRUS, WILD HERBS, VIOLET, EARTH, NEUTRAL OAK
Although Cantina Delsignore is a historic producer and strictly traditional in their winemaking methods, 'Borgofranco' stands out as one of their more "wild" wines (fitting, as the name "borgo franco" refers to when Gattinara received their independent, free town status from the Republic of Vercelli in 1242)...
As light as it is dark, the flavor profile here ranges from deeply savory to lightly sweet (wild herbs and dried cherry; violet and citrus) – and meanwhile, the wine’s dense, very chewy tannins are lifted and countered by fresh acidity.
Consider cellaring this gorgeous, complex wine for the long term!
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Oven-Braised Beef
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$83
ITALY : TUSCANY
Trebbiano, Malvasia
FULL-BODIED, SWEET (153g/L RS), RICH, APRICOT JAM , ALMOND, CARAMEL, OAK
FARMING : Certified Organic
PAIRING : Cantucci (Italian Almond Cookies)
$95
ITALY : PIEDMONT : BAROLO
Nebbiolo
FULL-BODIED, BOLD, DARK BERRIES, PLUM, HAZELNUT, HIGH TANNIN, OAK
Big and bold, with an intense bouquet of blackberries, plums, hazelnuts, and licorice. Powerful tannins combine with great acidity to yield a prime example of age-worthy Barolo. A long-lived beauty. Drink now or cellar for the next 10+ years.
FARMING : Conventional
PAIRING : Tagliatelle con il Tartufo (Tagliatelle with Truffle)
$98
ITALY : TUSCANY : BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO
Sangiovese
FULL-BODIED, DRY, RIPE RASPBERRY, VIOLETS, EARTH, FINE TANNINS, OAK
A historical producer in Montalcino dating back to the 1960’s, and the only producer making three single vineyards in three different estates (Vigna del Lago is one of the three). Seductive and flashy: a wine your judgmental father-in-law would love.
ECOLOGY : Conventional
PAIR WITH : Porchetta, Cured Meats, Aged Cheese
$175
Italy : Umbria : Montefalco : Cerrete
Sagrantino
MED-FULL-BODIED, BLACK FRUIT, VIOLET, LEATHER, MINERAL, OAK, AGEWORTHY
Intense but elegant in nearly every aspect, with a deep violet color, robust tannins, and powerful aromas and flavors that present from start to persistent finish. Natural fermentation after 45-day maceration; wine spends 1 year in steel tanks and then 43 months in large Slovenian oak barrels. Only 3933 bottles produced.
SUSTAINABILITY: Organic
PAIRING : Pork Chops
*Low intervention