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- Franz Gojer Vernatsch (Schiava) Alte Reben Alto Adige 2022$21.98Availability:In Stock
Absolutely delightful stuff, ultimate pizza wine!
From the importer: Gojer's estate, Glögglhof, is right in the middle of the St. Magdalena hill, a perfect amphitheater just North-East of the city of Bolzano. Franz, the 5th generation to make wine at Glögglhof, is one of the 'gang of four,' a group of fine small producers from the Alto Adige who share a philosophy of winemaking: very expressive, very typical, very well-made wines.
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Karneid, the vineyard site, is a high-altitude plot on the other side of the valley from the winery. These Schiava vines were already very old (plnated 1948!) when the Gojer’s purchased the site, hence the name ‘Alte Reben’, which means ‘Old Vines’. Mouthwatering and savory, with notes of pomegranate and herbs. An excellent complement to most pork dishes and great with salum - Oddero Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2021WS93$24.98Availability:In Stock
93 Points! Pure and focused, offering violet, cherry, raspberry and mineral aromas and flavors. Shaped by vibrant acidity, this red persists with a lingering, resonant aftertaste. - Wine Spectator
Learn More - Passopisciaro Etna Rosso Passorosso 2021JS94VM93$36.98Availability:Out of Stock
94 Points! Made with Nerello Mascalese taken from all the vineyards. The aromas show plenty of strawberries and cherries with wrought iron and pumice. Medium-bodied with creamy and polished tannins with hints of cedar and light nutmeg. Savory and lightly tannic giving it tension and beauty. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn More - Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia 2021 1.5L MagnumVM95$179.98Availability:In StockHURRY, ONLY 1 LEFT!
- Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia 2021VM95$79.98Availability:In StockHURRY, ONLY 12 LEFT!
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- Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso 'a Rina 2021JS94$31.98Availability:In Stock
94 Points! Plenty of citrus, orange peel, honey and beeswax with some pumice and volcanic soil character. Medium body, with firm and integrated tannins that are energetic and integrated. Very pretty now but even better in three or four years. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 7 LEFT! - Seghesio Barbera d'Alba 2021$17.98Availability:In Stock
This Barbera matures in 50hl steel tanks for 9 months, reaching a perfect balance of deep red fruits, perfume and pinpoint acidity. A joy to drink. Fruit is sourced exclusively form Monforte d'Alba...
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 11 LEFT! - Braida Barbera d'Asti Montebruna 2020WS90JS91WA91VM92$29.98Availability:In Stock
91 Points! The 2020 Barbera d'Asti Montebruna is a plump and rich red with ripe berry notes, toasted spice, cinnamon and grilled Mediterranean herb. Despite the heft and brawn of this wine, the mouthfeel is pushed along by fresh acidity and a powerful 15% alcohol content. This is perfect companion to a meal heavy in cheese or cream. - Monica Larner, robertparker.com
91 Points! Aromas of cherry chocolate, dark licorice, hints of bark and moist earth. Full-bodied with velvety, supple tannin structure and some chalky texture in the finish. Juicy and flavorful. Drink now. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 11 LEFT! - Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone 2020JS93WA93VM94$44.98Availability:In Stock
93 Points! Part of the Scarrone Vineyard was replanted in 1989, and these younger vines give rise to the Vietti 2020 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Scarrone. This wine is also thick and darkly concentrated but not to the same degree as the version made with fruit from old vines. Indeed, it's fun to try these two bottles side by side. Dark fruit, baked plum and sweet spice give extra dimension and volume to this wine. - Monica Larner, robertparker.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 4 LEFT! - Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito 2021JS96VM93$54.98Availability:In Stock
96 Points! This shows notes of darker berries with red licorice and fresh ripe peaches. Intense with hints of moist clay soil and bark undertones. Full and steady on the palate with a firm backbone of chalky tannins that go on for minutes. Lot of tension and energy. Stays long on the palate, turning to a more smooth and powdery mouthfeel. Needs some time. Try after 2025. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 12 LEFT! - Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana 2021JS95VM94$69.98Availability:In Stock
95 Points! This is more vibrant with red berries, blood oranges, light spices and hints of terra-cotta. Medium-bodied, juicy and fruit-forward with tangy acidity and dusty tannins. Hints of bitter orange at the end. Long and chalky yet very attractive and enjoyable now. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn More - Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso San Lorenzo 2021JS95VM94+$69.98Availability:In Stock
95 Points! This shows a very attractive, savory character with red cherries and raspberries, accompanied with dried summer herbs, candied orange and red spices. Dry earth, too. Medium- to full-bodied. Very even and seamless tannin structure. Refined and polished with a dusty earthiness that leads to a dry, delicate finish. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn More - Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Moganazzi 2021JS96$54.98Availability:In Stock
96 Points! This has a fresh and fragrant nose with beautiful cherries and raspberries as well as rose petals, licorice and crushed stones. It’s firm and linear on the palate with a medium body and vivid acidity. It’s hard to draw a line between the tannins and the earthy, mineral aspect as both build a chalky mouthfeel and lead to a long textural finish. I like the finesse here despite being still quite tight and firm. Drink or hold. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 3 LEFT! - Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo Il Quadro Delle Rose 2021JS96$54.98Availability:In Stock
96 Points! Pure cherry fruit here, reminiscent of kirsch, with orange peel and an ashy, mineral backbone to it, almost like cracked flint or gunpowder. Similar aromas and flavors on both the nose and on the palate. Medium- to full-bodied, really tense and firm with chalky tannins and a lingering crushed granite and rock sensation on the palate. Seashells, too. Long. Try after 2025. - JamesSuckling.com
Learn More - Cigliuti Barbera d'Alba Vigna Serraboella 2020VM93$25.98Availability:In Stock
93 Points! The 2020 Barbera d’Alba Vigna Serraboella is bright, effusive and full of character. A burst of dark red/purplish fruit, spice, rose petal and pipe tobacco makes a strong first impression. Ripe, silky tannins add to the wine’s considerable appeal. The Serraboella is such a delicious wine. It spent 18 months in cask and neutral oak. - Antonio Galloni , Vinous Media
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 10 LEFT! - Colterenzio Schiava St. Magdalener Alto Adige 2020$14.98Availability:In Stock
From the importer: This wine takes its name of the vineyard where the grapes are grown. With wonderful aromatics and soft tannins, this Schiava is a great summer red. Served slightly chilled.
Varietal Composition: 95% Schiava (Vernatsch), 5% Lagrein
Elaboration: Fermentation occurs with the skin contact in stainless-steel tanks and is followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then separated from the skins and transferred into concrete tanks, where it refines for four months.
Tasting Notes: Brilliant translucent ruby red in color with a fruity bouquet reminiscent of black cherry and violets expanding to a medium-bodied palate of red summer fruits; a succulent wine with mild acidity, medium length, and a soft and smooth finish.
Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 7 LEFT! - G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2020VM93+$37.98Availability:In Stock
This is one of the most under the radar wines in all of Piedmont. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Learn More - Calabretta Nerello Mascalese Vigne Vecchie 2014$29.98Availability:Out of Stock
From the importer: Calabretta’s vineyards are located nearly a half mile above sea level in the black volcanic soils of Etna’s north slope, between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia. There, Calabretta farms roughly seven hectares of mostly 70- to 80-year-old vines—many of them ungrafted—on stepped terraces supported by stone walls...Calabretta’s jewel is its Nerello Mascalese Vigne Vecchie, a gift for lovers of traditionally made Italian reds. The extended aging shows in the wine's velvety texture. It coats your palate without a trace of excess weight, sliding towards an unique convergence of value, character, and age rarely seen in Italy, if not the world.
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