"SU SU SU" BARBERA CABERNET PIEMONTE I.G.T.
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- 90% Barbera, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, estate bottled
- "Su Su Su" literally "Up Up Up" means "uplifting in Italian"…a perfect description for this exuberant wine made by an unusual blend
- Vineyards are located at about 350 meters above sea level (1,150 feet) with south and southwest exposures. The soil is marl
- Aged in Allier and Troncais, medium-toasted "barriques" for about 8 months
- Deep ruby red color with a sweet nose of black currants, blackberries, vanilla and licorice
- Dry and full bodied, chewy and juicy with hints of toasted coffee beans
- Alcohol: 13% by volume
- Accompaniment: Roasted meats and aged cheeses
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1999: Parker 89
- 2000: Maroni 87
- 2003: Wine Spectator Top 12 Values from Piedmont
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"VOBIS TUA" BARBERA D'ASTI D.O.C.
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- 100% Barbera D'Asti from the Monferrato area
- "Vobis Tua" means "As you like it" in Latin
- Aged in Slavonian oak barrels for 3 months, then 8 months in French oak "barriques"
- Intense ruby red color. Sweet nose of strawberry, cherry and red currant, with spice scents
- The taste is rounded, fruity, grapey and extremely rich
- Robert Parker described it as "a stunning value; this surprisingly mouth filling Barbera is a steal!"
- Alcohol: 13% by volume
- Accompaniment: braised meats, hearty soups and risotto
- Ratings by vintage:
- 1999: Luca Maroni 86
- 2005: Wine Spectator Best Value
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"VOBIS MEA" GAVI D.O.C.G.
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- 100% Cortese, from vineyards located near the villages of Gavi and Rovereto
- "Vobis Mea" means "As I like it" in Latin
- Aged several weeks in barriques and further maturation in the bottle
- Brilliant color, pale yellow with greenish reflections
- Delicate bouquet, rich on the nose, reminiscent of flowers and fresh fruits
- Alcohol: 12% by volume
- Accompaniment: seafood, light pasta dishes and delicate soups
- Ratings by vintage:
- 2004: Wine Spectator Top 12 Values from Piedmont
- 2006: Wine Spectator Top Value
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"MOSCADORO" MOSCATO PIEMONTE D.O.C.
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- 100% White Moscato from the hills surrounding the Canelli, Nizza and Monferrato
- Soft pressing of the grapes to avoid crushing
- Brilliant with a golden yellow color. Intense, fragrant, delicate aroma of Moscato with a very elegant bouquet reminiscent of orange-blossom, peach and honey
- Pleasantly sweet, aromatic, round, it gives a creamy sensation on the palate
- Excellent balance between natural grape sugar and acidity
- Accompaniment: perfect for an extensive range of desserts, fresh fruit or by itself
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