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This truly regal grappa is created from the pomace of red wine Nebbiolo grapes from Barolo - one of Italy’s greatest wines. Golden amber tones come through from ageing in oak barrels for a minimum of 12 years. The Grappa di Barolo 12 Year Old is elegantly perfumed, with deep, expressive flavors of toasty vanilla and fruit. It is warmly full-bodied with a generous character.A lovely straw color, a deeply ample aroma, and enormous full-flavored character balanced by velvety smoothness.
Nebbiolo
Estate Wines
Albino Rocca Barbaresco
Bright ruby red with garnet reflections. Fine, elegant, and fruity aromas of raspberry, strawberry and
black cherries. Dry, warm, quite smooth, fresh, medium-bodied, rightly tannic, intense, quite persistent, fresh and fruity finish
Match with pasta with meat sauce and medium seasoned cheese.
$49.00
Massanois
Aldo Conterno Barolo Bussia 2017
Aldo Conterno’s Barolo Bussia is produced from five hectares of prime vineyards in Bussia Soprano, the original section of what has become a rather large vineyard in recent years. These five hectares are spread across three separate parcels with vines averaging 35-40 years old, with no vines younger than 20 years old.
"The Poderi Aldo Conterno 2017 Barolo Bussia shows a dark but busy quality of fruit that speaks more to the power of this hot vintage than it does the nuanced side of Nebbiolo. In this respect, the wine is quite typical of the 2017 growing season. It takes a while before the wine finds focus in the glass, but it does slowly come together to reveal broad layers of dark cherry, cassis and plum. There is some tannic tightness that leads to sour berry. A bit awkward at this young stage, it needs a few more years of cellar age to flesh out and reach balance." 92 Points Wine Advocate
$119.00
Vinity
Ar.Pe.Pe. di Valtellina Rosso
The Ar. Pe. Pe. Rosso di Valtellina has a nose of ripe, dried cherries, with mint and wild mountain herbs. This wine is ethereal, bright and lithe in the mouth and finishes with a spice box warmth that lands gently on the palate and persists.
"The Ar. Pe. Pe. Rosso di Valtellina is very pretty and lifted in feel. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint and white pepper give this an attractive top register of aromatic intensity as this airy, mid-weight Valtellina red opens up in the glass. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for at least a handful of years. I find it irresistibly delicious right now. Drinking window: 2020 - 2027
$42.00
North Berkeley Imports
Azienda Agricola Briccolina Barolo
TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of black cherries, light spice, red roses, peppery notes. Structured, deeply complex; full-bodied, expressive.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Autumn dishes with red meat; truffle-infused cuisine of northern Italy
Wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, and rests for one year in bottle before release. They practice sustainable farming.
*bottle pictured is not correct vintage
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Wine Warehouse
Bongiovanni Barolo
This modern-style Barolo displays a remarkably pure flavors. Ruby red with garnet reflections and a complex bouquet of raspberries, strawberries and spearmint; the palate expresses an immediate roundness with mellow flavors and texture, which are all balanced by lovely tannins and a pleasant finish. This wine goes well with cheese and meat, particularly braised beef.
"This modern-style Barolo displays a remarkably pure flavors. Ruby red with garnet reflections and a complex bouquet of raspberries, strawberries and spearmint; the palate expresses an immediate roundness with mellow flavors and texture, which are all balanced by lovely tannins and a pleasant finish. This wine goes well with cheese and meat, particularly braised beef." -Vinous Media
$58.00
PlumpJack
Castello di Verduno Pelaverga ‘Basadone’ 2020
Aromas of nutmeg and black peppercorn on the nose, juicy black cherry strawberry and cranberry notes, with lip-smacking acidity on the palate, followed by a lingering, dry herb-accented finish.
$32.00
skurnik
Cocito Barbaresco
100% Nebbiolo grown in calcareous clay/sandy soils at 360 to 400 meters above sea level located within the Bric Micca cru. “Baluchin” translates to “star” in Piedmontese, as one can see the stars from this vineyard that sits at the highest position within the cru, all planted to dramatic 45°-55° slopes. Fermentation lasts 7-8 days under temperature control. Malolactic occurs in oak. Aged in medium-toasted, small French oak barrels (10% new) for 20-22 months. 400 cases produced.
$65.00
Wine Warehouse
Conterno Fantino Barolo Sori Ginestra 2015
"You'll find broader strokes and more heft in the 2015 Barolo Ginestra Vigna Sorì Ginestra than in the other crus from Conterno Fantino, along with extra levels of power and dimension. This vintage boasts lots of fiber and intensity, with dark fruit contrasting against spice, tar and tobacco. The wine shows more structure at the back, too, one of the important differences that makes this wine well suited to longer cellar aging. This is simply a complete Barolo with gorgeous texture, so fine and detailed, and it will hold up for years to come." 96 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
$125.00
Estate Wines
Elio Altare Bricco Cerretta Barolo 2012
Located in Serralunga, the Cerretta vineyard plays host to some of Barlo’s greatest names, including Giacomo Conterno. Altare’s vines enjoy southern exposure and are grown mostly in clay. Yields average about 5 tons per hectare. Maceration is relatively short at 4 to 5 days, but rotary fermenters bring depth and structure. The Cerretta is aged for two years in French barriques before resting in bottle prior to release.
$130.00
Oliver McCrum
Francesco Brigatti, Oltre il Bosco, Ghemme DOCG 2013
Light ruby red color. Intense and elegant with red fruit and violets reminders to the nose; those sensations are confirmed on the palate with also a spicy hint of underbrush forest floor terroir imprint. 100% Nebbiolo
$38.00
skurnik
Fratelli Serio Battista Borgogno Barbaresco
The quintessential Barbaresco, this wine is stacked with deep red fruits, savory herbs, and rose petals, all supported by a spine of dark minerality. On the palate you’ll find a taut but giving wine, with tannins that grip a bit before softening, ultimately giving way to a long, layered finish. Prime for drinking upon release, those with patience will be dually rewarded.
$39.00
Southern Wine and Spirits
Gaja Barbaresco 2016
The Barbaresco by Gaja is one of the most prestigious Italian wines, elegant and known all over the world. It is intense, soft and velvety, with an impeccable bouquet of berries, violets and woody hues. It is aged for 24 months in barriques and large barrels. Elegant and power in liquid form!
"This gorgeous red evokes rose, strawberry, raspberry and cherry fruit, shaded by tobacco, tar and wild thyme notes. Pure, sleek and intense, with a firm base of tannins and vibrant acidity for support. This should evolve beautifully. Be patient. Best from 2022 through 2043."- Wine Spectator
$289.00
Southern Wine and Spirits
Gaja Barbaresco 2017
The 2017 Gaja Barbaresco is a garnet color in appearance. A generous and flowery nose with intense notes of rose, licorice and blood orange. It is showing intense red and black fruit driven by aromas of strawberry, sour black cherry and mulberry. The palate is fleshy, loaded with the same fruity notes raising from the glass. The fine-grained tannins balance the acidity and lead to a wine with a considerable volume on the palate. The finish is lingering and elegantly sweet.
"Glorious aromas of flowers, crushed berries, strawberries and dried herbs. Some tea. Full-bodied and layered with a wonderfully curated, polished tannin structure and backbone. Give it three or four years to soften." 97 Points James Suckling
$309.00
Southern Wine and Spirits
Gaja Sito Moresco
Sito Moresco is named for the family who farmed this 25-acre estate in Barbaresco before its purchase by the Gaja family, a nod to the people and traditions that preceded it. It means literally the Moresco site, after the family name of Giovannini Moresco. GAJA created this red blend to deliver greater approachability in its youth.
Sito Moresco is made from vineyards located in the villages of Treiso and Barbaresco (in the Barbaresco appellation) and fruit from Serralunga d’Alba (in the Barolo appellation). Pheasants are featured on Sito Moresco's label to commemorate the beautiful birds that inhabit the forests adjacent to GAJA's vineyards.
2017 is a vintage of low yields and with great concentration of fruit, structure and acidity.
$59.00
skurnik
La Spinetta Barbaresco Bordini Magnum
The bouquet shows blueberry, roses, violet, raspberry and mint. The palate has an intrinsic minerality, with lingering hints of sage, bright red fruit, silky tannins and stunning elegance.
$125.00
skurnik
La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo
Typical light red of Nebbiolo with aromas of dried rose petals and dark fruits such as plums and blueberry. Full bodied, chewy and rich with dusty tannins and a juicy yet elegant finish.
$30.00
Le Piane
Le Piane Maggiorina
"The 2015 Maggiorina is a crazy blend of more than 13 different grape varieties harvested from 25 separate vineyard sites. Leading roles are taken by the Nebbiolo, Croatina and Vespolina grapes, but there are white and aromatic varieties in there as well. This is a youthful and easy-drinking red wine that is buoyant and carefree in spirit. The wine is made in stainless steel with a brief maceration period. It's a simple and refreshing wine, but it is not banal. Drink it within the next two years. Christoph Künzli is a man of infectious charisma and joyful optimism. I highly recommend a visit to his little tasting room on the main square in the town of Boca. He also produces some of the finest wines you will find in Alto Piemonte. This high-performing winery is a true treasure not only for Piedmont but for Italian wine in general." -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
$23.00
Vintage Wine Marketing
Marolo Grappa Camomille 375ml
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This grappa is based on an old family recipe, used by Signora Lodovina, and perfected by her grandson, Paolo Marolo. It clearly exudes the fresh aroma of chamomile tea with honeyed sweetness. The recipe is both very simple and very difficult, because it takes a master to balance the ingredients of this unique liqueur, the original chamomile liqueur. It is based on grappa from Nebbiolo grapes in which the chamomile flowers are left to macerate for 11 months, with the addition of sugar.
$34.00
Rosenthal
Massimo Clerico Spanna Coste della Sessia Nebbiolo 2014
The appellation takes its name from the river Sesia which courses its way past Lessona carrying the cooling waters of the mountains and great lakes to the north. Here, the Nebbiolo, known by its local name “Spanna”, finds its home on the hillsides in the poor soils of this region where it benefits from a long growing season that permits the grape to achieve maximum maturity while retaining its formidable acidity. The grapes for this cuvée (100% Nebbiolo) come primarily from the “Vigneto del Putin” vineyard site from vines planted in 1984. The wine is aged in barrel for at least one year before bottling.
$33.00
Estate Wines
Moccagatta Bric Balin Barbaresco
100% Nebbiolo grown in the commune of Babaresco, where calcareous blue marl soils dominate. All of the fruit comes from the slopes of the Muncagöta cru, which happens to be the dialect form of “Moccagatta”. The grapes are macerated on the skins in temperature-controlled steel tanks, then the wine is aged in French oak barriques, of which approximately 40% are new, for 18 months. 1,300 cases produced annually.
$69.00
skurnik
Paolo Conterno Nebbiolo 375ml
- 100% Nebbiolo from 2.8 hectares in two parcels in the Ginestra cru vineyard in Monforte d’Alba
- Calcareous clay soil.
- 20 year old vines
- 7-8 day maceration/fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel
- Aged in 35HL casks of French oak for one year
$19.00
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