Wines $25-$50

Barbera D’Alba DOC 2016 Caj, Giribaldi Organic, Piemonte Grape: 100% Barbera, comes from the vineyard in Alba and is 380 meters above sea level. The vineyard is 3,96 hectares with thin marl calcareous soil and a South South West exposure. The vineyard is composed exclusively of Barbera , with different Italian cloning material. The training system is Guyot with 5.000 vines per hectare. The vines are grown organically and are certified with the CEE certification. A maceration of the grapes for 11 days with several pump overs during the day and a temperature-controlled fermentation. After a rest in stainless steel the wine matures in 30 hl semi new oak barrels for approx. 8 months. The wine is left to affine in the bottle for at least 3 months. A ruby red colour. On the nose evident violet sensations and cherries. In the mouth dry warm spicy notes with light vanilla and red fruit pulp. A Typical Barbera with mature fruit and a fresh acidity.

Variety: 100% Nebbiolo grape (grape of famous Barolo ) comes from the vineyard in Fontanaccia in an area called “Conca d’Oro” in the town of Montelupo Albese and is 380 meters above sea level. The vineyard is 1,68 hectares and the soil is fertile, loose and marl calcareous with a South exposure. The vineyard is composed exclusively of Nebbiolo, with Italian cloning material ( Michet, Lancia) The training system is Guyot with 5.300 vines per hectare. The vineyard is certified organic. The vineyard “conca d’oro” or “golden dip” gets its name from the colour of the leaves of these vines which in summer and Autumn turn golden. Maceration of the grapes for 16 days at a controlled temperature of 28°C with several pump overs during the day. After a rest in stainless steel for 40 days the wine matures in oak barrels and “tonneaux” ( 225 and 500 lt) for 12-14 months until it reaches the right maturation, then is left to age in the bottle for at least 5 months. An intense ruby red colour with orange reflexes. On the nose evident roses, raspberries vanilla and balsamic notes. In the mouth it is dry, round and full bodied with young arrogant tannins, fruit syrup and cinnamon. Balanced and long in the mouth.

Dark, ruby red color. Complex, red fruits, vinous and spicy. In the mouth it is well bodied, generous, warm, and long-lasting. Extremely tasty wine. Valpolicella Ripasso takes its name from the particular method used to produce this wine. In February, the wine obtained from the grapes harvested in October is left to re-ferment with the skins of the grapes used for Amarone and Recioto production. With this second fermentation, the body, color, and alcoholic content of the wine is increased. Aging takes place in large oak barrels from Slavonia for 3 years. It rests for six months in bottles before being offered for sale. Food-Wine Coupling: It pairs up well with all types of meat, both grilled and braised, and with aged cheeses. Grapes: Corvina Veronese 65%, Corvinone 20%, Rondinella 15% Serving Temperature: 62-66 °F / 17-19° C in large glasses. From vineyards located in the municipallity of Negrar in the heart of Valpolicella Classico Zone, with an altitude of 100m above sea level.

Only $14/b. Prosecco Rose 'Millesimato Extra dry DISSEGNA is made from carefully selected Glera and Pinot Nero Organic rapes.Stay on the lees (sixty days) and the isobaric bottling allow to obtain and guarantee freshness and fragrance of aromas and flavors over time.IN TASTINGThe color is bright pale pink, with a very fine and persistent perlage. A delicate scent of white flowers enriched with notes of red fruit. The taste is sapid and persistent, pleasantly light due to the moderate alcohol content, pleasant and soft on the palate.PAIRINGSExcellent as an aperitif, it goes well with fish appetizers, delicate first courses and white meats.Taste at 6/8 °.

A ruby red colour of a medium intensity; at the nose perfumes of mature fruit and marked sensations of sour cherry and currants, perceptions of tobacco; warm in the mouth, full with elegant Vanilla, scents of tobacco, liquorice wood and fruity undergrowth. Grape variety: Dolcetto, Pinot Nero, Nebbiolo & Barbera The Dolcetto comes from the area of Calupo, in Rodello. The Giribaldi vineyard is situated at the peak of a hilly area, 500 meters above sea level, with a Southwest exposure.The soil is Marl Calcareous with a good permeability. The Pinot Noir comes from the same area in Rodello; the Nebbiolo grapes come from Montelupo Albese in a perfect South exposure on hilly ground composed of medium marl calcareous soil; and the Barbera grapes come from Alba, at 350 meters above sea level. The training system is Guyot with 5,500 vines per hectare. This blend is obtained from the vinifications of Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, and Pinot Noir grapes. Vinification is carried out in the traditional way - submerging the skins, at a controlled temperature of 30 °C ( in such a way as to obtain a good extraction of colour and and to maintain tannins) for a period of 7 days. The wine then undergoes a period of 24 months in tonneaux and barrique.

Citrus and intense spices bouquet, with charming creaminess. Rich in the mouth and very velvety. Full-flavored with very good length. Food Coupling: Goes well with first courses contained shellfish, and an ideal accompaniment for grilled fish.   Aged in bottle 2016 Vintage. Please decant the wine or give breath at least 30 min after opening.

Dark, ruby red, ripe blackberries, wild cherries and chocolate on the nose; a powerful beginning on the palate, with increasing tannins, prominent fruit and a long, lingering finish. An excellent Cabernet from Cantina Kaltern in Alto Adige- one of the oldest and top world wine region. Aged in french oak up to 24 months . Food-Wine Pairing: Red meats, Game and Piquant cheeses. AWARDS: Le Guide de L'espresso - 2012: 3 BottiglieI Vini di Veronelli - 2007, 2010: 3 StelleBibenda - 2007: 4 Grappoli

 Ruby red in colour, compact and dark. On the nose it is of great intensity and elegance, with both fruity and vegetable sensations. The nose-profile range moves from red-berried fruits such as black cherries, blackberry and blackcurrant to the vegetable aromas of bell pepper. The palate is important and elegant with a rich, full and pleasant body. It shows a freshness with velvety overtones. A long finish confirms and develops the nose. The grapes are collected on the basis of sensory analysis in the pre-harvest period: maturation of skins and tannins is sought. This wine ferments at a controlled temperature of 26°C. It remains on its skins for a period of 12 days. It is refined 50% in steel tanks and 50% in small oaken barrels with 500 liter capacity where the malolactic fermentation takes place for a period of 14-16 months. At the end of the maturation process, it is bottled without filtering to preserve its maximum integrity. It is refined in the bottle for at least 4 months. Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Franc The Collio DOC area is located in the extreme North of Italy, among Slovenia, Austria and the Julian Alps. This charming borderland features ample surfaces facing south, which are perfect for highly qualified viticulture. Here, vine growing dates back to pre-Roman times, and DOC was established in 1968. These hilly areas give origin to Collio DOC Pinot Grigio, a wine which expresses the vocation and potentiality of this area full of history, tradition and energy.

This bundle represents a taste of some of the most popular wines from the Collio DOC area in Northeast Italy. Limited availability . The Cabernet Franc is ruby red in colour, compact and dark. On the nose it is of great intensity and elegance, with both fruity and vegetable sensations. The nose-profile range moves from red-berried fruits such as black cherries, blackberry and blackcurrant to the vegetable aromas of bell pepper. The palate is important and elegant with a rich, full and pleasant body. It shows a freshness with velvety overtones. A long finish confirms and develops the nose. The Pinot Grigio is a brilliant, golden yellow with copper reflexes. Intense, ample and refined, starting with floral notes of acacia and hawthorn. It evolves towards fruity notes of peach, pineapple and pink grapefruit, with a delicate mineral note in the finish. Generous, soft and harmonic, it has the typical characteristics of its grape: a good acidity in a perfect balance with a pleasant softness and good structure. The Collio DOC area is located in the extreme North of Italy, among Slovenia, Austria and the Julian Alps. This charming borderland features ample surfaces facing south, which are perfect for highly qualified viticulture. Here, vine growing dates back to pre-Roman times, and DOC was established in 1968. These hilly areas give origin to Collio DOC Pinot Grigio , a wine which expresses the vocation and potentiality of this area full of history, tradition and energy.

Brilliant ruby red, expressive bouquet of cherries, violets and marzipan; an abundance of cherry fruit on the palate, smooth with fine, elegant tannins, ideal partner to heavier meat dishes, game and piquant hard cheeses. AWARDS:Bibenda - 2009: 4 GrappoliWine Enthusiast - 2009: 90 Pkt. Vintages may vary

If you like Barolo - this is wine you will love! Ruby-red, with garnet highlights . Aromas merge with touches of vanilla and cocoa, resulting from the aging in wood, to form a very refined, complete bouquet . The sandy soil of the Roero provides good structure that is then mellowed by aging in wooden casks. Big tannins are preserved in the wine, giving it a long lingering finish. Grape: 100% Nebbiolo/Barolo grape/ "varietà lampia" from 45+ old vines!! Serving Temperature: 64-68 °F / 18-20 °C Food Coupling: Recipes from the Piedmontese tradition, red meats, game, matured cheeses. It is a wine that can be drank immediately or after many years. Use code VINO for 15% discount.

SPECIAL EDITION.  100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Created from 5 selected barrels. Powerful, concentrated and rich wine with flavours of black currant, dark chocolate and hints of cedar and cigar. --Louisvale.com

Golden yellow with green highlights. Fresh and inviting aromas of white flowers, lemon, and a hint of honey over a chalky, oyster-shell frame. The palate is taut and saline with clear, precise fruit and a clean, mineral finish. Balanced, generous, and ready to drink. Vineyard and Vinification• Appellation: Chablis• Grape: 100% Chardonnay• Terroir: Kimmeridgian limestone and soft clay-marl with fossilized shells• Pressing and ferment: Pneumatic press, gravity flow to temperature-controlled enamel or stainless steel vats• Élevage: Aged on fine lees; light bentonite fining in spring for stability; cold settling and minimal filtration• Bottling: End of July• Serving temperature: 9 to 11 °C• Drink window: Now through 2028 Tasting ProfileWhite flowers, citrus, and wet stone. Crisp, saline, and precise with a refreshing, chalky finish. Food PairingsOysters and shellfish, sushi, grilled white fish, roast chicken, or mushroom dishes. Also great as an aperitif. Quick TakeTextbook Mosnier Chablis. Pure fruit, bright acidity, and classic chalky minerality at a terrific value.

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo, Piemonte. Average age of the vines: 40-60 years. A full bodied wine, with an intense aroma and long persisting on the palate. IT TURNS FROM RUBY RED TO GARNET RED AS IT AGES. Aroma: WIDE AND PERSISTENT, FLORAL WITH NOTES OF ROSE; COMPLEX, UP TO NOTES OF TOBACCO.Taste: DRY, FULL-BODIED, WELL BALANCED AND VELVETY.Alcohol: 14%.    Maturing: in big barrel for 40 months(2+ years) / in bottle for 6 months Food-Wine Coupling: best for steaks and games. Perfect also for spicy Asian food. Serving temperature: 18°C in stem glassed for full-body red wines. Open the bottle at least two hours before serving.

Cabernet blend. Aged 12-16 months in oak barrique. Intense dark red in colour, PIEROFOSCO is characterized by a complex aromatic profile, where the berries and ripe cherry fruit blend with fragrant spiced notes; Full-bodied and richness that the Cabernet adds to the overall blend, its velvety tannins support a wonderfully persistent, polished finish that the Merlot adds with creamy oak notes. Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 20%, 5% others

Nero Viola This skillfully blended, dark ruby-red, baby Amarone produces sweet and fruity notes. A soft and incredibly smooth bouquet of red berry fruits, such as cherry and currant. In the mouth it is well bodied, generous, warm, and long-lasting. Extremely tasty wine. Valpolicella Ripasso takes its name from the particular method used to produce this wine. In February, the wine obtained from the grapes harvested in October is left to re-ferment with the skins of the grapes used for Amarone and Recioto production. With this second fermentation, the body, color, and alcoholic content of the wine is increased. Aging takes place in large Slavonia 500/1000 oak barrels for 18 months. After this, the wine rests for six months in its bottle.  Serving Temperature: 62-66 °F / 17-19° C in large glasses. Food Coupling: It pairs up well with all types of meat, both grilled and braised, and with aged cheeses.   Grapes:65% Corvina, 15% Corvinone + 10% Rondinella + 10% other varieties