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Bruna

Bruna - Pigato Riviera Ligure di Ponente "Majè"
Pigato from Liguria, Italy

“Majè,” in the Ligurian dialect, refers to the stone terraces in the area. Sourced from young vines (less than 50 years old) planted in limestone-rich soils mixed with white & blue clay, dense with fossils. The bulk of the grapes come mainly from the hill of Garaxin, above the village of Pogli...

Organic
DB5220-23

Bruna - Pigato Riviera Ligure di Ponente "Le Russeghine"
Pigato from Liguria, Italy

Le Russeghine is the first-known single-vineyard Pigato from Liguria, which Riccardo Bruna first produced in 1972. It is a selection of middle-aged and older vines from the eponymous vineyard, above the village of Ranzo Borgo, at 230m above sea level, exposed to the Southeast. This is an historic...

Organic
DB5222-23

Crealto

Crealto - Vino Rosso Grignolino ‘Marcaleone’
Grignolino from Piedmont, Italy
Organic
DB1014-23

Crealto - Vino Rosso "Agricolae"
Barbera from Piedmont, Italy
Organic
DB1015-21

San Ferdinando

San Ferdinando - Vermentino IGT Toscana
Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy

San Ferdinando’s Vermentino comes from vines planted in 2010 at 300m above sea level. This north-facing vineyard has sand in the first 20cm of soil, with compact grey clay below. Freshness and drinkability, rather than concentration, are the objectives in the wine, so the number of bunches per...

Organic
DB1693-22

San Ferdinando - Ciliegiolo Rosso Toscana IGT
Ciliegiolo from Tuscany, Italy

Ciliegiolo, meaning “cherry-like”, is usually reserved as a blending grape. Bottled on its own, it shows remarkably bright red fruits and fresh acidity. There have been conflicting studies, but Ciliegiolo is either a parent or offspring of Sangiovese. San Ferdinando’s version comes from 1.7...

Organic
DB0115-22

San Ferdinando - Gargaiolo Chianti DOCG
Sangiovese from Tuscany, Italy

San Ferdinando’s Chianti ‘Il Gargaiolo’ takes its name from the eponymous stream that runs along the Sangiovese vineyard. This vintage, the blend is 85% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo, and 5% ancient co-planted varietals; the grapes come from vineyards at 350m, facing south-southeast on light sandy...

Organic
DB0114-22

San Ferdinando - Vermentino IGT Toscana
Vermentino from Tuscany, Italy

Organic
DB1693-23

San Ferdinando - Ciliegiolo Rosso Toscana IGT
Ciliegiolo from Tuscany, Italy

Organic
DB0115-23

'A Vita

'A Vita - Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva
Gaglioppo from Calabria, Italy
Organic
DB1071-20

'A Vita - Rosato IGT Calabria
Gaglioppo from Calabria, Italy

100% Gaglioppo from massale selection. This parcel—Vigna Fego— has clay/marl soils and is right on the Ionian Sea. Grapes are crushed/destemmed; after 12 hours maceration in stainless steel, the juice is not pressed, but drained by gravity. Aged in stainless steel and released late. Beautiful brick...

Organic
DB1155-23

'A Vita - Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva
Gaglioppo from Calabria, Italy
VM:93+ Organic
DB1071-18

'A Vita - IGP Calabria 'il Rosso'
Red blend from Calabria, Italy
Organic
DB3210-22

Mongarda

Mongarda - Glera IGT Colli Trevigiani Col Fondo
Glera from Veneto, Italy

95% Glera, 5% Verdiso/Bianchetta Trevigiana from a single vineyard planted in 1950 at 350-370m. Whole-cluster pressed; varieties co-harvested and co-fermented. 1st fermentation is spontaneous in concrete. Secondary fermentation in bottle using must from this same vineyard and vintage. Undisorged....

Organic
DB2986-23

Mongarda - Glera IGT Colli Trevigiani `Fermo`
Glera from Veneto, Italy

The still Glera includes a little Bianchetta Trevigiana and Boschera. Varioud small parcels selected for this wine, planted in 1960, between 220 and 400m, facing south.Harvest was on October 8th, 2020 at yields of 6,000kg/ha (45hl/ha). The grapes are partially destemmed and crushed, partially...

Organic
DB3863-23

Mongarda - Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Brut
Glera from Veneto, Italy

Varieties: 90% Glera, 10% Verdiso and Bianchetta. Harvested by hand. Vineyard: Farra di Soligo in the lieu-dit “San Gallo,” 2.3ha at 350-370m above sea level, planted in 1950. Southern Exposure. Trained in the traditional Sylvoz or Doppio Capovolto. Soils: “Suolo marcuola” (calcareous marl and...

VM:90 Organic
DB2985-23

Mongarda - Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore Extra Dry
Glera from Veneto, Italy

Varieties: 90% Glera, 10% Perera and Bianchetta. Harvested by hand. Vineyard: Col San Martino in the lieu-dit “Rive Alte,” 3.5 hectares at 250-270m above sea level. Planted in 1965, 1980, and 2011. Eastern exposure. Trained in the traditional Sylvoz or Doppio Capovolto. Soils: In the steep section...

VM:92 Organic
DB2984-23

Podere Giardino

Podere Giardino - Reggiano Lambrusco Rosso "Suoli Cataldi"
Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy

30% Lambrusco Marani (acidity), 30% Lambrusco Salamino (perfume), 30% Lambrusco Oliva (color and sugar), and 10% Lambrusco Maestri (structure), from 2.1 hectares. Cco-harvested and co-fermented. Alcoholic fermentation was in stainless steel with 6 days of maceration on the skins. Malolactic did...

Organic
DB3395-23

Podere Giardino - Reggiano Lambrusco Rosato "Suoli Cataldi"
Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy

100% Lambrusco Marani from 1.5ha, perfect for rosè with its light color and high acidity. Harvest was on October 2nd. The grapes were direct pressed, without maceration. Fermentation was in stainless steel. Malolactic did not occur. Secondary fermentation in autoclave. 6.5g/l residual sugar, but...

VM:91 Organic
DB3396-21

Podere Giardino - Lambrusco dell’Emilia Rosso "Suoli Cataldi"- Metodo Ancestrale
Lambrusco from Emilia-Romagna, Italy

25% Lambrusco Marani, 25% Lambrusco Salamino, 25% Lambrusco Oliva, 15% Lambrusco Grasparossa, 10% Lambrusco Maestri, co-harvested on Sept 25th. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless w/ 4 days of skin contact. Malolactic was completed. Secondary fermentation was in bottle, with the addition of...

VM:93 Organic
DB3399-22

Torre alle Tolfe

Torre alle Tolfe - Chianti Colli Senesi
from Tuscany, Italy

The Chianti Colli Senesi ‘normale’ is 100% Sangiovese. Maceration lasted a month. Aged for one year in cement. This is an overdelivering Sangiovese, with perfectly encapsulated fruit and just the right amount of supporting grip. 10,000 bottles made. The label reads, “Year 800- Tolfo dei Gricci...

Organic
DB3361-22

Torre alle Tolfe - Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
from Tuscany, Italy

The Riserva is 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1993. Maceration lasted a month. Aging was for 16-18 months, first in cement, and then in a new chestnut wood botte of 1000L. 3,000 bottles made. It is deeper and more savory than the ‘normale.’ The inscription on the...

Organic
DB3362-20

Criante

Criante - Vino Bianco 'G- Contrada Modica' (Grillo)
Grillo from Sicily, Italy
Organic
DB4211-22

Criante - Perricone IGP Terre Siciliane `P- Contrada Valle`
Perricone from Sicily, Italy
Organic
DB4214-22

Criante - Nero d`Avola Sicilia `N- Contrada Valle`
Nero d'Avola from Sicily, Italy

Nero d’Avola, guyot, planted in 2011, harvested in late September at 42 hl/ha. Destemmed and crushed, with macerations lasting 10 days. Soft-pressed, fermented in stainless steel. Aged mostly in stainless, with 15% of the total aging in 500L tonneaux for 6 months. unfined/unfiltered. 3,300...

Organic
DB4215-22

Criante - Catarratto Macerato IGP Terre Siciliane `CM- Contrada Valle`
Catarratto from Sicily, Italy

Catarratto Comune, alberello (bush vines), planted in 1993, harvested in September at 33 hl/ha. The grapes are destemmed and then left to macerate on the skins for 8 days, with fermentation and aging in stainless steel. Aged 8 months and released in Sept 2022. Unfined/unfiltered. 1,600 bottles made...

Organic
DB4212-23

Criante - Vino Bianco 'G- Contrada Modica' (Grillo)
Grillo from Sicily, Italy
Organic
DB4211-23

Criante - Catarratto IGP Terre Siciliane `C- Contrada Valle`
Catarratto from Sicily, Italy
VM:90 Organic
DB4210-22

Criante - Catarratto Frizzante IGP Terre Siciliane `Niente Panico`
Catarratto from Sicily, Italy
Organic
DB4213-23

Marco Sara

Marco Sara - Cabernet Franc Friuli Colli Orientali `Frank`
Cabernet Franc from Friuli, Italy
Organic
DB4205-23

Marco Sara - Friulano Friuli Colli Orientali
Friulano from Friuli, Italy
Organic
DB4200-23

Marco Sara - Schioppettino Friuli Colli Orientali
Schioppettino from Friuli, Italy
Organic
DB4206-22

Marco Sara - Ribolla Gialla Friuli Colli Orientali
Ribolla Gialla from Friuli, Italy
Organic
DB4203-23

Marco Sara - Friuli Colli Orientali `Monte della Guardia`
Friulano from Friuli, Italy

Monte della Guardia is Marco’s cru, 0.5ha, super steep terraces descending from 300 to 175m. 80% Friulano, 20% Picolit on ponca (typical soil of friable, alkaline clay marls). Harvested end of Sept. Direct-pressed, fermented in stainlees, aged in one 1000L cask (which happened to be new this year...

Organic
DB4202-21