WINES : ITALY

Elio Perrone "Sourgal" Moscato D'Asti Semi-Sweet Moscato Moscato 2011 (750ML)

Il Brut and The Beast Vino da Tavola White NV (750ML)

The first bottle disappeared, then the second, then the third…and, well you can see where this is going. The "Beast" i...

La Mondianese Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato Ruche 2008 (750ML)

A wine of very limited production exclusively from the Castangnole Monferrato area in the province of Asti, produced fro...

La Zolla Gavi White 2011 (750ML)

Le Tobele Valpolicella Ripasso 2011 (750mL)

Marchesi di Barolo "Le Lune" Gavi di Gavi 2010 (750ML)

With hints of Golden apples on the nose, refreshing honeydew melon and citrus zest blend perfectly on the palate. The fi...

Marchesi di Barolo "Madonna di Como" Dolcetto d'Alba 2010 (750ML)

Marchesi di Barolo "Ruvei" Barbera d'Alba 2010 (750ML)

Six months in medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels add to the richness of this gem's bouquet and overall harmony. Purplish...

Marco Negri Moscato D'Asti Semi-Sweet 2010 (750ML)

Massolino Moscato d'Asti Semi-Sweet 2012 (750ML)

Michele Chiarlo "Nivole Dolce" Piedmont Sweet Moscato 2011 (375ML)

Michele Chiarlo "Nivole Grappa" Moscato d'Asti Sweet Moscato NV (375ML)

Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti 2010 (750ML)

An enticing red, bursting with juicy blackberry, black currant and spice flavors, accented by violet and mineral. The vi...

Odilio Antoniotti "Bramaterra" 2009 (750ML) (sustainable)

What: 100% Nebbiolo, cement tank fermentation, aged in neutral oak.

Where: Alto Piemonte (Northern Piedmont).

Why: One...

Pelissero Piani Barbera 2008 (750ml)

What: 100% Barbera from a single vineyard.

Where: Piedmont, Italy.

Why: Because this is a meaty Barbera with power and...

Pio Cesare Barbera D'Alba 2010 (750ML)

Bright red-ruby. Cassis, black cherry and licorice on the rather medicinal nose. Concentrated and savory; nicely balan...

Pio Cesare Dolcetto d'Alba 2011 (750ML)

Very grapey, with lots of floral aromas. Medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and a clean, fruity finish. Delicious yet str...

Podere Valfre Albarossa 2010 (1.5L)

Produttori di Carema "Produttori di Carema Carema Nebbiolo 2008 (750ML)

Roagna Barbaresco "Montefico" 2006 (750ml)

"The 2006 Barbaresco Montefico is another dazzling Barbaresco from Roagna. The Montefico is naturally deeper and richer ...

Roagna Langhe Rosso 2007 (750mL)

What: 100% Nebbiolo from Barolo and Barbaresco crus.

Where: Langhe, Piedmont, Northern Italy.

Why: Like the 2005, the ...

Sandrone "Le Vigne" Barolo 2004 (750ML)

The 2004 Barolo Le Vigne is a phenomenal effort. Sweet, long and pure, it reveals an expansive core of perfumed ripe red...

Tenuta la Marchesa Gavi 2012 (750ML)

pretty entry-level white. It shows excellent balance at this level, with expressive aromatics and a clean, refreshing fi...

Tenute Sella Bramaterra I Porfidi 2007 (750) (Sustainable)

Barolo and Barbaresco yield some of the planet's best wines, but they are expensive. Of equal value, at least in terms o...

Trinchero Vigna del Noce Barbera d'Asti "Speciale Selezione"1999 (750) (Sustainable)

For those not familiar with Trinchero, they are easily the most serious barbera producer in Piedmont. Barbera is the onl...