100% Nero di Troia from 15-year-old vines planted on a southern exposure in clay soil at an elevation of 150 meters. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 3 months. No oak. Troia translates as "Troy" and lies in northern Puglia. Legend has it that the town was founded by Diomedes, a hero of Virgil's Aeneid, who was among the Greeks holed up inside the Trojan horse. The grape is now scarce. Difficult to grow, vines were uprooted mainly by growers lacking passion, patience and resources to produce quality fruit.
The nose balances an astringent fruit element with earthy, umami, slightly spicy aromas of balsamic, herbs and pepper. The savory palate also features both warmth and astringency, before a spicy, salty, citrusy current flows into a bittersweet finish. Rigid yet enticing tannins provide depth.
This single-variety bottling of Puglia’s native nero di Troia is worth a try for its tangy seeded-berry flavors and lively acidity balanced by some appealing earthy undertones. For salumi or salty cheeses.
100% Primitvio from 20-year-old vines planted on a Northern exposure in calcareous soil at an elevation of 330 feet. Fermented and aged in stainless steel – no use of oak. Primitivo traces back to the ancient Phoenicians who settled in Apulia (Puglia). Legend says it was the wine served at the Last Supper.
"Best Buy", The savory nose asserts powerful aromas of pepper and soil, before lighter, balancing notes of pencil shavings, tomato leaf and cherry cough drops emerge. On the palate, blackberries and wet slate underscore that black cherry freshness, while bright acid glints off taut tannins.
Flavors of raspberry jam, licorice and orange peel combine to make this primitivo a rich and warming choice for hearty pastas and braised meats.
100% Estate grown and vintage! 100% Glera from 17 year old vines grown in high hillside vineyards between Conegliano and Farra di Soligo, on the border of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G. appellation. A Prosecco with noticeably more depth of flavor than your average one, thanks to its high quality vineyard sites giving extra complexity. Classically floral in aroma with a creamy richness to support the palate fruit, albeit with lightness of touch.
The 2023 Brut Prosecco is understated in the glass, with hints of chamomile and sweet spice giving way to freshly sliced peaches and pears. It feels chiseled and tactile, with saline mineral tones and crisp orchard fruits guided by brisk acidity. The 2023 leaves a salty flourish, tapering off with medium length and a lingering nuance of mint. (Lot# 230864)
A bright and lustrous powder pink Prosecco Rosé with delicate notes of roses and small red fruits that open to tropical aromas of litchi and papaya. In the mouth, the wine is harmonious and fresh, enhanced by a subtle, persistent perlage. This easy-drinking wine is delicate and elegant, yet crisp and fresh, with an enveloping and fruity, long-lasting finish. Ideal as an aperitif, but also a perfect accompaniment to a meal.
The 2022 Rosé Prosecco is more savory than sweet, with a whiff of wild herbs and crushed stones giving way to green apples. It washes across the palate with a creamy bead of soothing bubbles, mixing saline minerals with ripe pit fruits and hints of tart citrus. This vintage leaves a salty flourish and nuances of gingery spice, finishing long and full of zesty tension. (Lot# 223213).
100% Sangiovese from 10-year-old vines planted on a Southern exposure in marine deposit and travertine soil in Terricciola, Tuscany. Fermented and aged in stainless steel – no oak - and then bottle rested for 2 years prior to release.
The nose sits in the space between sweet and savory, with aromas of candied cherries and orange peel and then leather, cured meat and soil. It turns to a palate with more cherries and soil, held together with tannins that are still tightly coiled.
