Suavia Soave Classico 2015
Regular Price $14.99
Sale price $11.99
Soave used to be the largest selling Italian white in the US, even surpassing Chianti in the 70’s. It’s been largely eclipsed by Pinot Grigio, although I’m not sure why as it’s certainly more interesting than most Pinot Grigios in the market. This wine is interesting and more…apple and pear aromas with nutty and slightly grassy flavors. The wine finishes with bright acidity and balance.
Damilano Langhe Arneis 2016
Regular Price $24.99
Sale price $19.99
Arneis is the best white wine that you’ve never heard of. Traditionally, this white grape was planted in an effort to attract birds away from the more valuable Nebbiolo rather than for its actual quality for drinking. It was also, however, added to the Nebbiolo wines of the region to soften their harsh tannins. It was all but extinct by the 1970s. However, by the turn of the century, Arneis was back. This example is classic: apricot aromas, backed by flavors of almond and white flowers. Rich yet crisp and dry, it’s a perfect match for your favorite Scampi!
Ferrando la Torrazza Erbaluce di Caluso 2014
Regular Price $22.99
Sale Price $17.99
Erbaluce is just too much fun. It’s fun to say (er-BUH-lou-chee), and its even more fun to drink. Its rich and ripe and crisp and delicious. The grape is an ancient white variety that originates, and can only be found, in the alpine foothills of the northwestern corner of Piedmont. It has a bright acidity, an elegant underlying minerality, and a complex structure that makes it the ultimate flexible wine: producing everything from sparkling wine, through bone-dry, off-dry, and late harvest wines.
Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo 2015
Regular Price $27.99
Sale Price $21.99
In 1958, the priest of the village of Barbaresco, recognizing that the only way small properties could survive was by joining their efforts, gathered together nineteen small growers and founded the Produttori del Barbaresco. From its humble beginnings making the first three vintages in the church basement, Produttori del Barbaresco has grown to a 52 member co-operative with 250 acres of Nebbiolo vineyards in the Barbaresco appellation and an annual production of over 500,000 bottles. Classic Nebbiolo flavors abound…dried cherries, dusty floral scents, hints of leather. Flavors of violet and dark cherry and anise and maybe even bitter cocoa. Its delicious.
Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino 2015
Regular Price $29.99
Sale price $23.99
Often referred to as ‘baby Brunello’, Rosso di Montalcino must (like Brunello di Montalcino) be of 100% Sangiovese from the vineyards surrounding the walled city of Montalcino. However, a Brunello must be aged for a minimum of 4 years (2 in oak) before release, while a Rosso can be released after one year aging. So a Rosso, like this wine, shows fresh bright cherry aromas and flavors and crisp acidity and overall balance. Its a wine for food; beef, lamb, tomato and cheese.
Bussola ‘Ca’ del Laito’ Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2013
Regular Price $23.99
Sale price $18.99
Think of Ripasso as the middle ground between bright Valpolicella and brooding Amarone, After pressing the dried grapes for Amarone, , winemakers began using the skins in a second fermentation of Valpolicella, essentially infusing the wine with more complexity. Thus, Ripasso, meaning “re-pass,” or “go over again,” a process that proved so successful it was given its own DOC in 2007. This wine hails from the ridge top vineyard that Tommaso Bussola purchased in 2002, given himself the opportunity to experiment with his own fruit. This is a modern style (but there really is no ‘classical’ style of ripasso) example, as Bussola doesn’t shy away from experimentation. Rich, lush, plummy and full bodied, the wine doesn’t lack for structure or finesse.