Tasting notes, August 24, 2024; Natives of Italy

2022 Ferrando La Torrazza Bianco
On Sale for $20
Canavese/ Italy
100% Erbaluce
Known best in the village of Caluso, Erbaluce is a speciality of the Canavese area. Ferrando produces this generously textured white from the base of the Alps, its richness enhanced by its natural acidity.
2023 Almondo Bricco delle Ciliegie On Sale for $20Roero / Langhe / Italy
100% Arneis
Sourced from the village of Monta, Roero, Almondo’s Arneis is the product of 50+ year-old vines planted in primarily sandy soils. The resulting wine expresses minerality and striking citrus fruit.
2022 Marco Felluga Amani
On Sale for $20  
Friuli / Italy
100% Friulano
Plantings of Friulano are noted back to the 11th century in the Friuli area. Felluga’s Amani is the product of 20-50 year-old vines planted in sandstone, limestone and clay.
2021 Terre Nere Rosso
On Sale for $24  
Etna / Sicily/ Italy
98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio
Sourced from the northern slopes of Mount Etna, this expressive Rosso is created from 5-80 year-old vines and aged entirely in French oak barrels. The wine showcases the volcanic soils of its vineyard, with a hint of smoke.
2022 Francesco Boschis Cicale
On Sale for $21.99
Dogliani / Italy
100% Freisa
A family estate in the Dogliani zone, Boschis produces a tiny amount of Freisa from less than two acres of vines. Related to Nebbiolo, Freisa shares much of the same aromatic charm as its more famous cousin.
2022 Casa Setaro Terramatta
On Sale for $20.80
Campania / Italy
100% Aglianico
Sourced from vines planted in black sand in the shadow of Mount Vesuvio, the Terramatta is aged in a combination of stainless steel and used oak barrels in order to showcase the fresher side of Aglianico.