Vigne Surrau

Vigne Surrau

ARZACHENA | SASSARI
SARDINIA

Founded:		2001
Owner:		Martino Demuro
Winemaker:		Mario Siddi
Hectares under vines:		50ha
Altitude above sea level:		150m
Average annual production:		300,000 bottles
Green code:		Sustainable viticulture

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WHAT THEY SAY

A young company with an old soul, whose core values that lead its philosophy, move between tradition and innovation: tradition in the selection of the varieties to grow and innovation in winemaking, which is carried out with advanced equipment and oenological experiments.

WHAT WE SAY

The winery is a few kilometres from the Costa Smeralda, on the road from Arzachena to Porto Cervo and the vineyards lie amidst granite formations, bathed in sunshine and caressed by the maestrale wind that clears the air as it blows from the Straits of Bonifacio. The wines are delicious. The tangy, succulent whites seem to be infused with the fragrances of the Mediterranean maquis in the Surrau Valley and the reds are savoury, structured and flavoursome.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

92 points Ian D’Agata, Vinous 2018 Vigne Surrau "Sciala" Vermentino di Gallura Superiore ‘Deep straw color. Wet stone and flint complement aromas of apple and pear; this is more mineral than Surrau’s Branu Vermentino. Then very long and deep with a concentrated, rich and tactile mouthfeel that lasts on the long back end.’

WINES WE IMPORT     

Whites

• VERMENTINO di GALLURA DOC

• BRANU Vermentino di Gallura DOCG

• SCIALA Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG

• SCIALA Vermentino di Gallura Vendemia Tardiva DOCG

Reds

• CANNONAU di SARDEGNA DOC

• SINCARU Cannonau Riserva DOC

• BARRIU Isola dei Nuraghi IGT

Tenuta di Fessina

Tenuta di Fessina

ROVITTELLO | CATANIA
SICILIA

Founded:		2007
Owner:		Silvia Maestrelli
Winemaker:		Giandomenico Negro
Hectares under vines:		7ha
Altitude above sea level:		700m to 950m
Average annual production:		80,000 bottles
Green code:		Low intervention - practicing not certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

The aim is to enhance the true expression of our indigenous genotypes through the study of specific terroirs of Etna. A quest through the volcano in order to preserve the traditional craft viticulture and protect the real varietal taste. Everything is worked manually with a very low incidence by human hand, the vineyard has just what it needs, it’s a rural project linked to our vineyard quality. Fessina is a mirror on Etna traditional viticulture; for this reason, we cover all the Etna D.O.C. certification area, in North East with Contrada Rovittello, the core of everything and cradle of Il Musmeci Riserva made just by the oldest Nerello Mascalese grapes of the estate. South in Biancavilla, the oldest geological area of Etna for Carricante, A’Puddara grows at 900 meters for the best vertical and punchy expression of this grape. Milo on east in to the core of Etna Bianco Superiore for the best round and complex Carricante’s of Etna. With this imaginary ring around the Volcano, Fessina is able to give a portrait of unique terroirs and expressions, with the true mindset of total respect and protection of Etna heritage.

WHAT WE SAY

Silvia Maestrelli has not only shown incredible determination and persuasive skills to purchase the Estate (the 7ha were originally owned by 17 families living as far as New York) but also a great talent in choosing the winemakers for her project. First, Federico Curtaz (ex Gaja) then Giandomenico Negro (ex Benanti) have given Fessina all the necessary expertise to produce wines that are a superb expression of the volcanic terroir. The minerality fizzes through the wines. The whites are superb, concentrated and elegant. The reds, characterful and expressive.

WHAT OTHERS SAY
Etna Rosso Erse 2017 points 93 points James Suckling

Sliced strawberries with clove and floral aromas and some lava notes. Full body,firm, silky tannins and a chewy texture. Shows intensity and focus.

WINES AVAILABLE

WHITES:

• Erse Etna Bianco DOC

• A`Puddara Etna Bianco DOC (100% Carricante)

• Il Musmeci Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Caselle DOC (100% Carricante)

REDS:

• Erse Etna Rosso DOC

• Laeneo Nerello Cappuccio IGT

• Il Musmeci Etna Rosso Riserva DOC (Nerello Mascalese 100%)

Morella

Morella

MANDURIA | TARANTO
PUGLIA

Founded:		2001
Owner:		Lisa Gilbee & Gaetano Morella
Winemaker:		Lisa Gilbee
Hectares under vines:		10ha
Altitude above sea level:		400m to 700m
Average annual production:		30,000 bottles
Green code:		Certified biodynamic

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WHAT THEY SAY

Our wines are made completely from the grapes produced in our own vineyards, of which, for the most part are old dry grown Primitivo bush vines on terra rossa. They are cultivated by hand using bio-dynamic principals and the yield rarely exceeds 2 tonnes (2.6 hl) per hectare.

 WHAT WE SAY

A lot of attention to detail and care go into the range of Morella wines, hand-picking, basket pressing, manual plunging -which all pay off in the wines. We can honestly say we haven’t tasted such fine, elegant and fresh primitivo. These wines are stylish, the old vines imbue superb character and structure.

 WHAT OTHERS SAY

A project born out of love for the vineyard of old bush vines. Lisa Gilbee had clear ideas from the beginning, to make wines that had a territorial identity with an absolute respect for nature. Modernity and tradition are combined to perfection in Lisa's wines, always pure and of great complexity. -Slow Wine Guide

WINES WE IMPORT:

WHITES: Fiano Mezzogiorno IGT

REDS: Primitivo Mezzanotte IGT Primitivo Negroamaro IGT Primitivo Malbek IGT Primitivo Old Vines IGT Primitivo La Signora IGT Primitivo Mondo Nuovo IGT

Antonelli

Antonelli

MONTEFALCO | PERUGIA
UMBRIA

Founded:		1881
Owner:		Antonelli Family
Winemaker:		Filippo Antonelli
Hectares under vines:		40ha
Altitude above sea level:		350m
Average annual production:		350,000 bottles
Green code:		Certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

In 1881 Francesco Antonelli, a lawyer from Spoleto, bought the estate which had belonged to the Archbishop for the previous 600 years. It is still family run today. The entire estate comprises 170 ha of land in the Montefalco DOC appellation area, 40 of which are devoted to vineyards, the rest is covered with olive trees and farmland. The hilly area is an ideal microclimate for vineyards. The vineyards are planted on slopes with an average altitude of 350 m. The terroir is clay based and rich in limestone deposits, dating from different geological periods: some parts are very deep, other parts very rich in fossils, both giving the wine intensity and complexity.

 WHAT WE SAY

The aim is to enhance the true expression of our indigenous genotypes through the study of specific terroirs of their land. A quest through the terroir in order to preserve the traditional craft viticulture and protect the real varietal taste

WHAT OTHERS SAY

Filippo Antonelli’s wines resemble their maker: elegant, complex, and with an intriguing personality. The wines never display excessive extract but good balance with the oak in which they age, and interesting development over time – Gambero Rosso

WINES WE IMPORT:

WHITES: Trebbiano Spoletino DOC Anteprima Tonda Trebbiano Spoletino DOC Grechetto Colli Martani DOC

 REDS: Sangiovese Baiocco IGT Contrario IGT (Sagrantino) Montefalco Rosso DOC (70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 15% Montepulciano) Montefalco Rosso Riserva DOC (70% Sangiovese ( oldest vines), 15% Sagrantino, 15% Montepulciano) Sagrantino Di Montefalco DOCG Sagrantino Di Montefalco Chiusa Di Pannone DOCG

SWEET:
Sagrantino Di Montefalco Passito DOCG

Castello Romitorio

Castello Romitorio

MONTALCINO | SIENA
TUSCANY

Founded:		1984
Owner:		Sandro Chia
Winemaker:		Franco Martini
Hectares under vines:		45ha
Altitude above sea level:		198m to 500m
Average annual production:		150,000 bottles
Green code:		Practicing not certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

In the second half of the Eighties, Montalcino was an experimental region. Land, grape growing and oenology relied on the rebirth of Brunello, a centuries-old wine that was able to express the most authentic potential of Sangiovese grapes. Sandro Chia was at the forefront – he understood the importance of creating classic, representative wines, looking to the future and the great international varieties that, particularly in Tuscany, would become an integral part of local oenology. Castello Romitorio inaugurated its new cellar in 2005. The 14th century manor was adorned with the works of Sandro Chia. In the same year Sandro’s son, Filippo Chia, joined the company and started a process of profound renewal of the wines and winemaking style, betting on extremely elegant single varietal Sangiovese to embody the characteristics of the terroir. After thirty years of hard work in the area, Castello Romitorio is now an internationally recognized winery specializing in Sangiovese and Brunello di Montalcino. The Chia family is committed to tradition and the pursuit of excellence, through classic style and innovation. The most demanding challenge is measuring up to an extraordinary area, and continuing to offer consistently high quality wines that express their origin.

WHAT WE SAY

The estate was bought in 1984 by the artist Sandro Chia, (his fascinating works adorn the labels and his sculptures and art decorate the winery). He arrived with a commitment to the study, exploration and promotion of Brunello di Montalcino wine. The estate holds vineyards in both Montalcino, (which sit variously between 198m and 500m in thick oak forest), and Tyrrhenian Sea-kissed vines in Scansano. Sandro’s son Filippo now manages the winery and he has overseen the range quietly garner serious critical acclaim.

WHAT OTHERS SAY:

“Castello Romitorio has cool vineyard sites and is one of the few estates that performs consistently in the warmest years. That’s why the Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is just so darn good. This estate has tweaked its winemaking style over the years to produce increasingly elegant and streamlined wines. There is finesse here, but you also get bold cherry fruit, moist earth, cured tobacco and grilled herb. The mouthfeel is silky and smooth, with good acidity on the close.” Monica Larner on Romitorio’s Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012, Wine Spectator.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2015: “This stunning red exudes bright cherry, blackberry, plum, iron and tobacco aromas and flavors, all knit together almost seamlessly, with vibrant acidity and refined tannins. Shows a combination of power and grace, with a long fruit and savory aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2047". Winespectator - 98 points.

WINES WE IMPORT:

ROSE:

Rosato Toscana IGT (Sangiovese)

REDS:

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG (Sangiovese)
Romitoro Il Toro IGT (Syrah, Petit Verdot)
Morellino Di Scansano DOCG (Sangiovese)
Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG (Sangiovese)
Brunello Di Montalcino Filo di Seta DOCG (Sangiovese)
Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva DOCG (Sangiovese)

Valdicava

Valdicava

MONTALCINO | SIENA
TUSCANY

Founded:		1953
Owner:		Vincenzo Abbruzzese
Winemaker:		Attilio Pagli
Hectares under vines:		27ha
Altitude above sea level:		300m
Average annual production:		80,000 bottles
Green code:		Practicing not certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

A great wine is born in the vineyard. Today nearly 27 ha are planted with Sangiovese vines. We take the greatest care of these vines, the lack nothing and receive nothing in excess! To produce great fruit, the vines must sometimes learn sacrifice and toil. They must be taught and alert, they must work and deepen their roots into the ground in search of nutrients. It is only then that they truly express the terroir they come from. Our concept is simple: nurture a great respect for the tradition and flavours of Montalcino and at the same time value our own individual character. The Valdicava “genius loci” is a combination of the perfumes, value, culture, love, sould and history that is perpetuated in our wines in the most harmonious and elegant equilibrium. In the cellarthe idea is also very simple; purity, the most current technology available and the best Slavonia oak barrels to insure that our great reds receive the respect they are due. Key is also having a great team. Thanks to Andrea Paoletti (agronomist) and Attilio Pagli (winemaker) with whom I have shared a common philosophy since 1986.

WHAT WE SAY

With a greater than ever number of glowing endorsements from magazines and experts alike, Vincenzo Abbruzzese’s Estate can be included in the best 3 or 4 of Montalcino. The relatively small estate, was bought by the present owner’s grandfather, Martini Bramante in 1953 and sits in the cool Montosoli area north of Montalcino where the Sangiovese vineyards enjoy perfect growing conditions. Since taking over Valdicava, Vincenzo has invested a lot of time and capital into shaping the vineyard into one of Montalcino’s best.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

‘Vincenzo Abbruzzese is one of the best grape growers in Italy, but he is making his name at his estate about 20 minutes north of Montalcino. His Brunello di Montalcinos are some of the most soulful and enticing wines from the region and consistently offer rich and opulent character in a balanced and refined way. About 37 acres of his vineyards go into the standard Valdicava label, which is made with a blend of Sangiovese from about a half dozen single vineyards. He also makes another reserve Brunello from one special vineyard called Madonna del Piano. His vines look like a well-kept yet wild garden, since Vincenzo is deeply concerned with the balance and wellness of his vineyard in relation to his special local ecosystem. His wines are aged about two years in large oak casks and another two or so in bottle.

100 points James Suckling – Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano 2006
I tasted this about a year ago at the winery and I was blown away. This time I tasted it in a blind tasting in Tuscany and it stood above the rest. Amazing aromas of blueberries and flowers, with black truffles and pie. Foie gras, mushrooms and white truffles too. Powerful, with great depth of gorgeous fruit and ultra-fine tannins. It fills your mouth with fruit and ripe tannins. Complex and long. A breathtaking wine. Truly glorious. Better in 2015. 100 points James Suckling - Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano 2010 A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a massive wave. Superb. Give this time in the bottle. The length is endless.

WINES WE IMPORT

Reds

• Rosso di Montalcino DOC

• Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

• Brunello Di Montalcino Madonna Del Piano

• Riserva DOCG

Primosic

Primosic

OSLAVIA | GORIZIA
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA

Founded:		1956
Owner:		Primosic Family
Winemaker:		Marko Primosic
Hectares under vines:		32ha
Altitude above sea level:		180m
Average annual production:		210,000 bottles
Green code:		‘Lutte raisonée’

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WHAT THEY SAY

Primosic winery is located in the gently rolling hills of Collio. Bathed in the most limpid sunshine, with the Julian Alps to its rear and the sparkling Adriatic Sea to the front creating a micro-climate ideal for the vines. The Oslavia Hill, in the heart of the Collio, can count on two more elements that make it unique: the land and the wind. The soil of Oslavia is called “ponca”: a local dialect word meaning clay-type earth of Eocene origins. Its minerals are found most importantly, in the white wines. The second “friend” of Oslavia is the wind: channelled from the Isonzo River valley, the “bora” wind guarantees optimum ventilation and a good temperature range between night and day, all the elements required to favour the quality of vine cultivation. 

WHAT WE SAY

Primosic winery is well known for its special bond with the local grape variety Ribolla Gialla, which they produce in two guises – the pure, ‘Think Yellow’ forged in stainless stell to showcase all its natural delights and the knock-out skin contact ‘Orange’ Ribolla. We couldn’t stop there once we had tasted the fragrant, heady bouquet of their Refosco and the stunning skin contact Friulano.

WHAT OTHER SAY

Monica Larner writes: "In family hands for five generations, Primosic is one of the most prolific and interesting wineries in the Oslavia area of the Collio wine region. Silvestro and Marko Primosic produce a base line of wines under the "Classici" header, a line of wines from indigenous grapes, a Collio cru selection of wines, a collection of Riservas and sparkling wines."

WINES WE IMPORT:

WHITES: Ribolla Gialla“Think Yellow” IGT Malvasia Istriana IGT Friulano DOC Friulano Skin Contact DOC Ribolla di Oslavia `Orange Wine` DOC Klin DOC

 REDS: Refosco IGT Metamorfosis DOC

La Giaretta

La Giaretta

VALGATARA | VERONA
VENETO

Founded:		1950's
Owner:		Francesco & Francesca Nicoli
Winemaker:		Francesco Nicoli
Hectares under vines:		10ha
Altitude above sea level:		200m
Average annual production:		110,000 bottles
Green code:		Practicing not certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

Our history began at the end of the Fifties, in the heart of Valpolicella. The passion of Bruno Vaona, founder and soul of the farm, was shared and inherited by the family who still in our days take care of their own vineyards and make wines that truly express the land where they are produced.

WHAT WE SAY

This is a gem of a vineyard – a family run jewel in the middle of an area run by giants. They have inherited a huge tradition in winemaking. Around 2,400 years ago Cassodorus – a minister to a Visigoth king wrote about the special wine made from dried grapes in the area of Valpolicella. Two and a half centuries later the grapes are still carefully selected and left to partially dry on trays over winter to concentrate sugars and flavours to make the velvety, rich red wines.

La Giaretta showcases the whole range of wine from this area with their fantastic wines of superb quality.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

The husband and wife team, wonderfully – though confusingly – called Franseco and Francesca, run the estate located in Valgatara, a small hill town that lies in the heart of the classic Valpolicella region. They produce the lot from the lighter dryer Valpolicella to it sturdier brother Amarone della Valpolicella, which are the two most important red wines in the Veneto, all the way to the sweet Recioto. For several generations, the winery has produced and bottled wine obtained exclusively from grapes grown on the estate including the Valpolicella, the Ripasso and the Amarone. JancisRobinson.com

Wines Available

Reds:

• Valpolicella Volpare DOC

• Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso DOC

• Amarone Classico DOCG

• Amarone Classico Superiore I Quadretti DOCG

• Cor Di Vin 95 Rosso Veronese IGT

Sweet:

• Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico DOCG

Coffele

Coffele

SOAVE | VERONA
VENETO

Founded:		1971
Owner:		Alberto & Chiara Coffele
Winemaker:		Alberto Coffele
Hectares under vines:		25ha
Altitude above sea level:		120M to 400m
Average annual production:		120,000 bottles
Green code:		Certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

“I define myself as a ‘young traditionalist’. Since 1994, with the supervision of my father “Beppino”, I personally take care of the production: from the choice of which root stock to plant, to when to start the bottling process”. –Alberto Coffele Immediately considered “one of the most promising Veneto winemakers”, Alberto qualified from the prestigious Agricultural Institute of San Michele all’Adige and started his own career in the family business. He was only 30 years old when he proudly received the first major award for his work, the Tre Bicchieri [Three Wineglasses] for the Soave Classico DOC Ca’ Visco 2003, a source of great satisfaction

WHAT WE SAY

An impressive array of wines from the highest vineyards in the Soave Classico zone. The vineyards face south-south-west and there are notable differences between the southern soils (calcareous) and those to the north (basaltic). The former offer to the wines higher acidity, finesse and longevity, while the darker volcanic soils give more body and complexity. These are lively, appealing wines.

WINES WE IMPORT:

WHITES:

Soave Classico Castel Cerino DOCG (Garganega) Soave Classico Ca`Visco DOCG (Garganega, Trebbiano) Soave Classico Alzari DOCG (Garganega)

REDS: Valpolicella DOC (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara) Nuj, Rosso Del Veneto IGT (75% Merlot, 25% blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon) Amarone DOCG (Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara)

SWEET:

Vino Passito Le Sponde IGT (Garganega)

Klaus Lentsch

Klaus Lentsch

APPIANO | BOLZANO
ALTO ADIGE

Founded:		2008
Owner:		Klaus Lentsch
Winemaker:		Klaus Lentsch
Hectares under vines:		12ha
Altitude above sea level:		300m to 600m
Average annual production:		50,000 bottles
Green code:		Committed to sustainability

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WHAT THEY SAY

Klaus Lentsch, offspring of a long-established South Tyrolean winegrower family, decided in 2008 to take a new path and has been producing wines typical of the region since then.

Bachgart, Fuchslahn and Eichberg are the historical vineyards that he can call his own. Discover the variety of flavors of the Cru wines from the Eisack Valley, the fresh white wines from the Überetsch and the strong reds from the porphyry slopes in the lowlands.

WHAT WE SAY

The wines are as fresh and elegant as one would expect from the, stunning, cool-climate region where the Southern Alps become the Dolomites. Klaus owns three vineyards, each with unique soil and microclimates. The results are a striking range of aromatic and mineral wines with a clean, mountain-fresh purity.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

Falstaff Wine Guide on 2017 Gruner Veltliner Eichberg DOC. ‘Bright, bright straw yellow with a brilliant core. Very open and inviting nose of wet stone, delicate petrol, fresh and salty of lemon zest. Balanced and full on the palate, shows supple juice with a crisp body, builds up in many layers, long; a successful interpretation of the Veltliner. 92 points’

Wines available 

Whites:

• PINOT BIANCO Amperg

• MOSCATO GIALLO Amperg

• PINOT GRIGIO Amperg

• GEWURZTRAMINER Amperg

• GRUNER VELTLINER Eichberg

Reds:

• LAGREIN RISERVA Amperg

Pojer e Sandri

Pojer e Sandri

FAEDO | TRENTO
TRENTINO

Founded:		1975
Owner:		Mario Pojer and Fiorentino Sandri
Winemaker:		Mario Pojer
Hectares under vines:		30ha
Altitude above sea level:		400m to 700m
Average annual production:		200,000 bottles
Green code:		Practicing not certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

In their own words –‘1975, two young people, two hectares, few resources, some ideas, a lot of courage, a dream. To produce a quality wine from the vineyards between Valle dell’Adige and Valle di Cembra, to be specific on the hill of Faedo – a hill which, according to many, was not particularly dedicated to vine cultivation. The goal was to create a wine without chemicals, where everything must follow a logical thread towards purity. They visited wineries and vineyards in all wine-growing regions, taking notes on technical solutions and ideas for new products from each one, interpreting them and optimizing them fine-tuning to Trento’s key.

WHAT WE SAY

Mario & Fiorentino are heroic viticulturalists, pioneers and visionaries. The high altitude of the vineyards and the fresh breezes from Lake Garda produce beautifully clean and pure aromatics. They truly balance tradition with innovation. They have protected and revived local grape varieties but with a healthy respect for scientific experimentation and testing which they do in conjunction with the prestigious Edmund Mach foundation, a wine academy only a few kilometres away.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

‘A tireless yet histrionic duo….After 40 vintages, this Faedo winery’s prestige remains intact. The philosophy remains the same, with experimentation in both cellar and vineyard. All the products have an intense, enfolding character, and the quality is well expressed by the scores of their wines.’ Gambero Rosso Italian Wines.

WINES AVAILABLE

SPARKLING/ FRIZZANTE:

• Zero Infinito IGT

• Brut Rose Metodo Classico

WHITES:

• Muller Thurgau Palai IGT

• Nosiola IGT

• Chardonnay IGT

• Bianco Faye IGT (Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco)

ROSÉ

• Vin Dei Molini Rose IGT –(Rotberger)

SWEET/ FORTIFIED

• Essenzia IGT

• 16/02 Merlino IGT (Frederico Sandri introduces this wine in the video below.)

REDS:

• Pinot Nero IGT

• Pinot Nero Rodel Pianezzi IGT

• Rosso Faye IGT (Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Cabernet Franc–Merlot–Lagrein for the remainder 50%)

GRAPPA / EAUX de VIE

• Brandy Divino

• Acquavite Di Albicocca

• Acquavite Di Pere Williams

• Acquavite Di Ribes Nero

• Acquavite Di Ciliege

• Acquavite Di Prugne

• Grappa Di Nosiola

• Grappa Di Rosso Faye

• Grappa Di  Traminer

• Grappa Di Essenzia

• Grappa Di Pinot Nero

Monte Rossa

Monte Rossa

BORNATO | BRESCIA
LOMBARDY

Founded:
Owner:		Emanuele Rabotti
Winemaker:
Hectares under vines:		70ha
Altitude above sea level:		350m
Average annual production:		500,000 bottles
Green code:		Sustainable

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WHAT THEY SAY

"Monte Rossa, a benchmark in Franciacorta, was founded in 1972 by Paola Rovetta, who served as the first chairman of the Franciorta Consorzio that was successful in gaining DOCG status for the appellation. Her son Emanuele Rabotti joined Paola in 1982 and ten years later, Monte Rossa celebrated its 20th anniversary with the first release of Cabochon, a magnum opus of Franciacorta that was the result of years of research and experimentation by Emanuele. Cabochon is a vintage Franciacorta, comprised of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, that is fermented in first or second passage barriques from revered white wine producers such as Jermann, and is aged sur lie for 48 months. Monte Rossa was the first estate in the area dedicated to the exclusive production of Franciacorta and all of their cuvées are crafted in the fashion of great Champagne. They are committed to low yields during harvest, vinifying only the juice from the first pressing in their state of the art, gravity fed cellars, and use a large percentage of reserve wines in the assemblage order to consistently produce wines marked by elegance and finesse."

WHAT WE SAY

We are proud to present the stunning, delicate and refined Franciacorta sparkling wine range from Monte Rossa -an estate unique in Franciacorta in that it only produces sparkling wines. From the estate’s calling card – the Prima Cuvée -an immensely pleasurable wine made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a small amount of Pinot Bianco, aged at least 20 months in bottle, through to the heavily awarded Cabochon -the most prestigious Franciacorta produced by Monte Rossa. Created by a careful selection of the finest grapes from the Monte Rossa hill. The first fermentation is made in barriques. The aim is to enhance the true expression of our indigenous genotypes through the study of specific terroirs of Etna. A quest through the volcano in order to preserve the traditional craft viticulture and protect the real varietal taste

WHAT OTHERS SAY

“The non-vintage Franciacorta Brut P.R. is a streamlined and well-contained sparkler that doles out slow aromas of white flower, stone fruit, crushed mineral and blanched almond. The wine stands out thanks to the purity and elegance of its aromas. Only later do you notice those soft yeasty tones that fill in the rear so nicely.” - Monica Larner

WINES WE IMPORT:

SPARKLING:

Franciacorta Prima Cuvee Brut DOCG Franciacorta PR Brut Blanc de Blancs DOCG Franciacorta Coupe Non Dosato DOCG Franciacorta Salvadek Extra Brut DOCG Franciacorta Cabochon Brut DOCG Franciacorta Cabochon Stellato DOCG Franciacorta Cabochon Doppio Zero DOCG

Franciacorta Flamingo Rosé DOCG

Luigi Pira

Luigi Pira

SERRALUNGA D’ALBA | CUNEO
PIEDMONT

Founded:		1950
Owner:		The Pira family
Winemaker:		Giampaolo Pira
Hectares under vines:		12ha
Altitude above sea level:		300m
Average annual production:		65,000 bottles
Green code:		In conversion to organic. Green experience certified.

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WHAT THEY SAY

Vigna Rionda, Vigna Marenca and Vigna Margheria are reputed to be the best in the township of Serralunga and this estate produces single vineyard Baroli from plots owned in all three of these crus (which can be seen from the azienda’s terrace). In the 1950s the grapes were sold. In the following years small quantities of Barolo were bottled. In 1993 the Baroli Margheria and Marenca were produced followed by Barolo Vigna Rionda in 1997. The wines from these three crus are typical of the great terroir of Serralunga: displaying great minerality. Barolo Margheria, made from 50-year-old vines, is the most classical. Barolo Marenca and Barolo Vigna Rionda are structured, complex, with a lot of muscle and age longer.

 WHAT WE SAY

We were incredibly impressed by the sheer power and elegance of the wines from Cantina Luigi Pira. They are serious proponents of Barolo’s incredible terroir.

 WHAT OTHERS SAY

“One of Piedmont’s superstars… these are wines of extraordinary complexity and breathtaking richness. The spectacular offerings from Pira ’s vineyards in and around Serralunga d’Alba are among the more riveting examples.” – Robert Parker

 WINES WE IMPORT:

Langhe Nebbiolo Barolo Serralunga Barolo Margheria Barolo Marenca Barolo Vignarionda

Castello di Neive

Castello di Neive

NEIVE | CUNEO
PIEDMONT

Founded:		1964
Owner:		The Stupino family
Winemaker:		Claudio Roggero
Hectares under vines:		26ha
Altitude above sea level:		350m to 550m
Average annual production:		150,000 bottles
Green code:		Practicing not certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

Italo Stupino has developed a scientific approach to the vineyard and to the countryside. Preserving tradition is one thing, but one can never take anything for granted and always must strive for better results. Questioning, researching, trying and learning: since the 1970’s the collaboration with the University of Turin has allowed Italo to enter the world of wine with a frame of mind which, still nowadays, enables him to face the challenges of a continuously evolving market. Tradition, research and creativity: this is the philosophy of a company which, without overlooking the heritage of centuries of winemaking, embraces new technologies, is active in the field of research – both in the vineyard and in the cellars – and is ready to take risks and to experiment.

 WHAT WE SAY

The Castello di Neive is owned by the Stupino family who purchased the 17th century castle in 1964. Giacomo Stupino replanted the Santo Stefano vineyards which had fallen fallow, seeing the value over vineyards. It was a wise choice - Bruno Giacosa describes this vineyard as the best in Barbaresco. The Santo Stefano vineyard may steal the limelight but the other wines of the estate are also beautifully crafted and deserve considered attention.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

The jewel in the crown is constituted by the Barbarescos from the Santo Stefano cru, also available as Riservas in the best vintages. The range features many fine wines, but the estate’s flagship remains the Albesani Santo Stefano Riserva, which is magnificent even in a complicated vintage like 2011. Offering notes of blueberries, tobacco, and tar, it shows excellent progression, huge character, and velvety tannins on the complex, powerful palate.- Gambero Rosso

WINES WE IMPORT:

WHITES: Arneis Langhe Montebertotto DOC Riesling Renano Langhe Bianco DOC

REDS: Grignolino DOC
Dolcetto D`Alba Basarin DOC
Barbera D`Alba Senza Solfiti DOC Barbera D`Alba Santo Stefano DOC
Pinot Nero Langhe Rosso I Cortini DOC Albarossa DOC
Barbaresco DOCG
Barbaresco Santo Stefano DOCG Barbaresco Santo Stefano Riserva DOGC

Oltretorrente

Oltretorrente

TORTONA | ALESSANDRIA
PIEDMONT

Founded:		2010
Owner:		Chiara Penati & Michele Conoscente
Winemaker:		Chiara Penati & Michele Conoscente
Hectares under vines:		7ha
Altitude above sea level:		300m
Average annual production:		40,000 bottles
Green code:		Certified organic

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WHAT THEY SAY

Oltretorrente is a small, independent, artisanal, family-run, boutique winery set on top of the smooth hills of the Tortona region, in Piedmont. After several years spent in working for other more conventional wine realities (both Chiara and Michele are trained agronomists) we decided to start our own wine adventure. At Oltretorrente we have been protecting and maintaining very old vines planted up to a century ago (five ha of vineyards are 20 to 100 years old), in order to make wines that can embody all the history and biodiversity they come with. Our big aim is a balance between saving and preserving the legacy which old farmers left us and making high quality wines from these old vineyards with an organic approach, which is the best way to express the history, the soil, the identity of this area.

WHAT WE SAY

There is an extraordinary passion and duty of care shown by Chiara and Michele. They took on an extraordinary challenge by saving old vines from being ripped up. Old vines require more work and yields are much smaller - but the effort shines through in their wines.

WHAT OTHERS SAY

‘Wines full of character. Colli Tortonesi Rosso 2017 has a marked olfactory intensity, with evident hints of geranium, which develops in with measured tannins. The golden reflections that shine in the Colli Tortonesi Bianco 2017 are splendid, with intense notes of sage and wild herbs. Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2016 presents floral and Mediterranean hints, and has a beautiful mineral profile, which flows into the characteristic sapid vein that unites all the Oltretorrente wines’. Vino Slow

WINES WE IMPORT:

WHITES: Cortese Colli Tortonesi DOC (Cortese ) Timorasso Colli Tortonesi DOC (Timorasso)

REDS: Rosso Colli Tortonesi DOC (90% Barbera, 10% Dolcetto)Barbera Superiore Colli Tortonesi DOC (Barbera)

Villa Sparina

Villa Sparina

GAVI | ALESSANDRIA
PIEDMONT

Founded:		1970
Owner:		Moccagatta family
Winemaker:		Beppe Caviola
Hectares under vines:		70ha
Altitude above sea level:		300m to 400m
Average annual production:		550,000 bottles
Green code:		Conventional

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WHAT THEY SAY

Villa Sparina farm comprises 100 hectares of land, 70 of which are vineyards surrounded by woods, touched by a Ligurian breeze and kissed by the sun. Most of the vineyard found on the hillsides of Monterotondo is Cortese. The soul and prestige of Villa Sparina can be found, above all, in the character of "Monterotondo". Since 1997 Villa Sparina vinifies this wine separately, with meticulous skill, the grapes that come from a well-situated 1945 historic vineyard of particularly rich and complex fruit. Another notable wine is the "Rivalta", obtained from 9 ha cultivated with Barbera grapes in Rivalta Bormida, among the hills of Acqui Terme, in Alto Monferrato. An intense, mellow, dark red Barbera given by perfectly ripe grapes.

Villa Sparina were named European Winery of the Year for 2021 by Wine Enthusiast magazine.

WHAT WE SAY

Villa Sparina is a family estate in the Gavi district of Piedmont, an area that has specialised in growing Barbera, Dolcetto, and most notably the white grape Cortese for more than 1,000 years. Here the Moccagatta family, who own Sparina, produce exquisite wines.The wines are easily recognisable by their distinctive bottle shape (inspired by an ancient bottle found during the excavation while restoring the estate). Villa Sparina’s vineyards are dotted around the Monterotondo hills and grow in predominantly clay-marl and clay-limestone soils.  The mainly south facing vineyards are between 300 and 400 meters above sea level and benefit from the Ligurian sea’s cooling breezes, approximately 40km away

 WINES WE IMPORT:

WHITES: Gavi Di Gavi DOCG Gavi Di Gavi Monterotondo DOCG

ROSÉ: Chiaretto Del Monferrato Montej

REDS: Barbera del Monferrato DOC Montej Rosso Barbera del Monferrato DOC Barbera del Monferrato Superiore ‘Rivalta’ DOC