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"CEREQUIO" BAROLO D.O.C.G.

 
  • Single vineyard, 100% Nebbiolo from one of the finest and most exclusive Barolo's sub-zones. Nearby Cerequio producers include Angelo Gaja, Michele Chiarlo and Roberto Voerzio
  • The Nebbiolo vines are 25 to 45 years old
  • Winner of two Three Glass awards from the Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia, the most coveted guide in the Italian wine world
  • The vineyard lies at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level and is rich in lime and clay
  • After harvesting the grapes are fermented using the "floating hat" maceration technique for 10 - 15 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place and the wine is aged in small barrique barrels for a period of 18 months. Refining in the bottle for another 12 months
  • A rich texture, creamy and smooth, plenty of unobtrusive tannins, and a deep ruby red color
  • Accompaniment: Roasted and braised meats; aged cheeses
  • Ratings by vintage:
    • 1993: Wine Enthusiast 90
    • 1995: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses; Wine Spectator 95
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Spectator 91
    • 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
    • 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2001: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses

"TENUTA SECOLO" BAROLO D.O.C.G.

 
  • Single vineyard, 100% Nebbiolo from one of the finest and most exclusive Barolo's sub-zones. Nearby Cerequio producers include Angelo Gaja, Michele Chiarlo and Roberto Voerzio
  • The Nebbiolo vines are 15 to 25 years old
  • The vineyard lies at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level and is rich in lime and clay
  • After harvesting the grapes are fermented using the "floating hat" maceration technique for 10 - 15 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place and the wine is aged in small barrique barrels for a period of 18 months. Refining in the bottle for another 12 months
  • A rich texture, creamy and smooth, plenty of unobtrusive tannins, and a deep ruby red color
  • Accompaniment: Roasted and braised meats; aged cheeses

"TENUTA ALBERTA" BARBARESCO D.O.C.G.

 
  • Single vineyard, 100% Nebbiolo
  • Altitude of about 350 meters above sea level, with soil composition of lime-clay marl
  • Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation under controlled temperature. The grape skins contact is limited to about 13 days so as to extract only the soft tannins
  • Aging in barrique barrels and oak casks for about 12 months. Refined in the bottle for about 12 months before release
  • Accompaniment: Roasted and braised meats; aged cheeses
  • Ratings by vintage:
    • 2000: Wine Spectator 94

"SOLUS AD" BARBERA D'ASTI D.O.C.

 
  • Single vineyard, 100% Barbera D'Asti
  • Hand-selected grapes from the best bunches from the Agliano area around Canelli
  • "Solus Ad" derives from a diary maintained by one of Italy's most important poets, Gabriele D'Annunzio, who was in love with the Countess Mancini. He referred to himself as "Solus" as a reference to the fact that he was the "Only One" for her
  • A masterpiece wine, lovingly created by the "King of Barbera D'Asti", Giancarlo Scaglione
  • Fermentation by "floating hat" maceration technique for about 10 days
  • Malolactic fermentation and then aging in barriques for about 12 months
  • Refined in the bottle for about 12 months before release
  • Should be shown only to the top on and off premise accounts. Fits in any "reserve" section of a wine list
  • An allocated wine in most vintages. Winner of the Wine Enthusiast Barbera World Wine Championship
  • Accompaniment: Roasted and braised meats; aged cheeses
  • Ratings by vintage:
    • 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Decanter Highly Recommended
    • 2001: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"PANTA REI" BARBERA D'ASTI D.O.C.

 
  • 100% Barbera D'Asti grapes carefully selected from Contratto's vineyards in the Agliano area
  • "Panta Rei" means "serendipity" in Italian
  • Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, partial aging in Allier and Troncais barriques for over 6-8 months. Refined in bottles for another 6 months
  • Suitable for wine lists, "by the glass" and any fine wine shop
  • Distinctive and memorable package
  • Accompaniment: Grilled meats, risotto and hearty pasta dishes
  • Ratings by vintage:
    • 1996: Wine Enthusiast 92
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2005: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"ARNELLE" GAVI DEL COMUNE DI GAVI D.O.C.G.

 
  • Single vineyard, 100% Cortese
  • "Arnelle" means beehives in Italian
  • Grapes are carefully hand picked and selected
  • Untraditional but uniquely distinctive bottle
  • Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats
  • Accompaniment: Perfect with fish and risotto dishes
  • Ratings by vintage:
    • 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"SABAUDA" CHARDONNAY PIEMONTE D.O.C.

 
  • Single vineyards, 100% Chardonnay grapes
  • "Sabaudo" is the adjective referred to the properties of the Savoia family, the last monarchs of Italy, who ruled Piedmont, Sardinia and most of the Italian north-west
  • Barrel fermentation, followed wood aging in new Allier/Troncais oak barrels. Refined in the bottle for 6 months
  • Smooth, silky texture, well-balanced structure with lingering and pleasant aftertaste
  • Accompaniment: Fish and risotto dishes
  • Ratings by vintage:
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1999: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

"DE MIRANDA" METODO CLASSICO ASTI D.O.C.G.

 
  • 100% Moscato D'Asti from the single vineyard "De Miranda"
  • Three time winner of the prestigious Three Glass award from the renowned "Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia", the most coveted guide in the Italian wine world
  • The 2000 vintage was the "Wine of the year" by Gambero Rosso (2003)
  • The grapes are carefully soft-pressed and then fermented in Allier and Troncais barriques for a period of 4 months in order to reach an alcohol level of 6%
  • The must is then stabilized and transferred with yeasts into the bottle, where it will age for about 24 months
  • Each bottle is periodically turned by hand, the famous "remuage" that symbolizes the "Champenoise" method of bottle fermentation
  • The "Champenoise" method is called "Metodo Classico" in Italy
  • After 2 years of developing effervescence and complexity, the deposit of yeasts is eliminated by dégorgement ("sboccatura"), each bottle is topped off with a sweetening syrup made of secret ingredients ("liqueur d'expédition") to set the sugar to the desired level ("dosage")
  • Final alcohol content is 7.5%
  • This special wine is noted for its intense bouquet and delicate and fruity texture
  • Accompaniment: Creamy desserts, biscotti and other baked pastry
  • Ratings by vintage:
    • 1996: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
    • 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 2000: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses and Wine of the Year
    • 2002: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 2004: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses