ITALY
Here is our current selection of wines from Italy, starting from the North to the South of the country.
VILLA GOZZO
GAVI 2021
CLASSIFICATION: Gavi
DOCG GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Cortese
TASTING NOTES: Extremely fresh and pleasant. White fruits and floral aroma. Tart, fresh, fruity taste SOIL: Clay and limestone
HARVEST METHOD: Hand harvest
FERMENTATION: In steel and cement tanks for 30 days REFINEMENT: Sur lies for 4 months
AGEING: 5-10 months in barrel, then at least 2 months in bottle.
FOOD PAIRING: Recommended as an aperitif, with appetizers and all fish-based dishes
PRICING 1 CASE PRICE: $156 (Btl. $13)
DEZZANI
MOSCATO PROVINCIA DI PAVIA
PRODUCTION AREA: Pavia Province
GRAPE VARIETAL: Moscato
WINE FEATURES: The color is straw yellow with bright highlights. The bouquet is fresh and intense with notes of fruit and sage. The taste is well-balanced and very characteristic.
FOOD PAIRING: Ideal with desserts, such as hazelnut cake, apple, and lemon cake. This is the perfect party wine. Thanks to its low alcohol content, it is ideal for newcomers to the wine world.
AGING POTENTIAL: 3 years after bottling
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 6° - 8° C
PRICING 1 CASE PRICE : $114 (Btl. $9.50)
BORGO DEI MORI
PINOT GRIGIO 2022
TASTING NOTES: Straw yellow hue with greenish highlights. Delicate fruity notes and scents of apple and pear. Dry, sapid, and fresh taste.
GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Grigio
PRODUCTION ZONE: Veneto
FOOD PAIRINGS: Light starters, seafood, white meat, and fresh cheese.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8/10 °C
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PRICING 1 CASE PRICE - $96 (Btl. $8)
CARAMELLA
ROMAGNA DOC CAGNINA (SWEET)
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Terrano
ALCOHOL: 9% vol.
PRODUCTION AREA: Hills of Cesena
WINEMAKING: Eight days of maceration in stainless steel tanks, fining in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for 1 month
COLOR: Intense ruby-red
TASTING NOTES: Ripe pomegranate. sweet, slightly tannic, full-bodied, harmonic
FOOD PAIRINGS: dry pastry and biscuits; perfect with Panettone and Pandoro. Ideal with roasted chestnuts
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-12 °C
PRICING 1 CASE PRICE: $114 (Btl. $9.50)
TENUTA IL POGGIOLO
CHIANTI 2020
GRAPE VARIETIES: Sangiovese, Merlot, Malvasia nera e Colorino.
PRODUCTION AREA: Tuscany
ALCOHOL: 13.5% by vol
HARVEST: September/ October
VINIFICATION: Fermentation on skins for 8 days in steel tanks at a controlled temperature (25°)
AGING: Aged in steel and the bottle.
BOUQUET: Intense bouquet of spices with vanilla hints TASTING NOTES: Cherry, Ribes, Violet notes. Elegant, round with a spicy finish.
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PRICING 1 CASE PRICE : $114 (Btl. $9.50)
CAMILLO MONTORI
MONTEPULCIANO 2019
TASTING NOTES: Deep ruby color when young, turning brick-red with aging. A concentrated, lingering nose with notes of red berries. A full, well-bodied palate, slightly tannic when young.
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo PRODUCTION ZONES: Hills of the municipal territory of Controguerra
WINEMAKING PROCESS: Traditional fermentation on the skins; maceration on the lees for 5-6 days. The wine matures in stainless steel vats.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasts, red meat, and mature cheese.
PRICING 1 CASE PRICE - $126 (Btl. $10.5)
PODERE DON CATALDO
VERMENTINO SALENTO 2021
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
PRODUCTION AREA: Leverano – Puglia
GRAPES: Vermentino
ALCOHOL: 12.5% vol
WINE FEATURES: Harvested in early September, it has a pale straw yellow color and greenish highlights. Its wide bouquet exhales aromas of tropical fruits, sage, and Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it has a good acidity, full, said, and elegant body with a pleasant mineral note.
FOOD PAIRING: Fish, crustaceans, mixed salads, and white meats.
POTENTIAL AGING: 2 years after vintage
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10-12 °C
PRICING 1 CASE PRICE : $150 (Btl. $12.50)
PODERE DON CATALDO
PRIMITIVO SALENTO 2021
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
PRODUCTION AREA: Leverano( Puglia)
GRAPE VARIETAL: Primitivo AGING Steel tanks and oaks barrels
WINE FEATURES: Produced with the historical grapes of Primitivo of Apulia region, which it takes its excellent structure from, this wine has a deep red color with purplish highlights. Harmonious aromas of ripe red fruit and spices on the nose with a pleasant hint of licorice. Full and warm palate with noble tannins.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Elaborate first courses, game, stews, roasts, and seasoned cheeses.
POTENTIAL AGING: 5 years after vintage
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PRICING 1 CASE PRICE - $162 (Btl. $13.50)
