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Veni, Vedi, Vini

La Cantina has been a project of passion, hard work and constant evolution for us since starting in 2009. Indeed, it’s been a labour of love, as we have been utterly privileged to work with some of the most interesting people in the international wine community. In our ongoing aim to source for you wines of value, sustainability and above all, a sense of the places and people who make them, we hope that you can benefit and appreciate these wines which will always be delicious at their core. Our relationship with our suppliers goes much further than usual, many of them are close friends—almost family—after our years working together. When you buy from us, you can be assured that your purchase benefits people whose hearts and souls are in making better wines year after year. Cheers, The small but mighty team at La Cantina

Cover image courtesy of Noelia Ricci—Celebrating the wines of Emilia-Romagna

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AUSTRALIA

South Australia Spider Bill Wines 4 Lino Ramble 5

Victoria Joshua Cooper Wines 6 ITALIA Alto Adige Manny Nössing 7

Friuli Venezia Giulia Zuccolo 8

Veneto Coffele 9 Cantine Lenotti 10

Piemonte La Morandina 11 Giribaldi 12 Castello di Neive 13 Bera 14 Fratelli Revello 15 Paolo Conterno 16

Emilia-Romagna Tenuta Pandolfa 17 Noelia Ricci 18

Toscana Fattoria di Lucignano 19 Castell’in Villa 20 Tenuta della Seta 21

Le Marche Tenuta di Tavignano 22

Abruzzo Feudi Bizantini 23

Campania Cantina del Taburno 24

Sicilia Tenuta di Fessina 25 FORTIFIEDS, SPIRITS & LIQUEURS Fortifieds Martinez 26

Spirits The Jerry Thomas Project 27 Distilleria Marolo 28 Distilleria Quaglia 29

Liqueurs Meletti 30 Strega Liquori 31

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Spider Bill Wines Adelaide Hills, South Australia

Established - 2015 Winemaker - Tarrant Hansen Bottles - 3,000 Website - spiderbillwines.com.au

Tarrant Hansen is the winemaker and owner of Spider Bill Wines. A change of career from medical science to wine making lead him to South Australia in 2009 with his wife and co-director Melanie. They have fallen in love with all things Adelaide and wine and now call the Adelaide Hills home. In 2014 they welcomed a daughter, Quinn, into their world. The years after formal study were followed by vintages across the world to further hone Tarrant's winemaking skills. His passion for Italian varieties led him to Piedmont, Italy, where he learned age old techniques of crafting Nebbiolo. Other international vintages of note include Stellenbosch, South Africa and Marlborough, New Zea-land. Closer to home Tarrant has worked for a number of wineries across South Australia in the Barossa Valley, Langhorne Creek and the Adelaide Hills. After seeing so many of the world's wine regions he returned to the Adelaide Hills, as the saying goes, "there's no place like home". Creating the Spider Bill label has allowed Tarrant to use his skills to produce delicious small batch wine from premium parcels of Adelaide Hills fruit.

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2015 SPIDER BILL CHARDONNAY sold out 12

2015 SPIDER BILL PINOT NOIR sold out 12

2015 SPIDER BILL NEBBIOLO sold out 12

2015 SPIDER BILL SHIRAZ 12

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Lino Ramble McLaren Vale, South Australia

Established - 2014 Winemaker - Andy Coppard Bottles - 12,000 Website - linoramble.com.au

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2016 LINO RAMBLE FIANO ‘LUDO’ 12

2016 LINO RAMBLE NERO D’AVOLA ROSATO ‘PEE WEE’ 12

2015 LINO RAMBLE NERO D’AVOLA ‘TOM BOWLER’ 12

2016 LINO RAMBLE SHIRAZ ‘VINYL’ 12

2015 LINO RAMBLE GRENACHE ‘GOMAS’ 12

2016 LINO RAMBLE PINOT NOIR ‘RED ROVER’ 12

Lino Ramble is about the right variety grown in right place, farmed in a sustainable fashion by a grower we know and trust. We relate to people who choose to farm sustainably. We aim to reflect their passion and dedication in the wines we make. We wanted to capture that same fearlessness that you have as a child – singing in front of the school at assem-bly, snogging behind the bike shed- taking off on our treadlies with pegs as spokey-dokeys, we roamed – we rambled. Lino could have been a zillion different words: Vinyl, Dragster, Laminex, Linoleum – Lino. Lino has tex-ture, we like wines with texture. Our labels have been inspired by Linoleum patterns. So, we doubled dared ourselves to have a go, climbed on top of the dog kennel, tied a cape around our necks, held our breaths and jumped. Enjoy Andy Coppard - Winemaker Angela Townsend - Engine Driver

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Joshua Cooper Wines Macedon Ranges, Victoria

Established - 2014 Winemaker - Joshua Cooper Bottles - 5,000 Website - joshuacooperwines.com.au

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2015 JCW CHARDONNAY ‘THE OLD PORT RIGH’ sold out 12

2015 JCW PINOT NOIR ‘DOUGS VINEYARD’ 12

2014 JCW SYRAH ‘THE SPRINGS 12

Growing up around his parent’s famed Cobaw Ridge Estate, in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, Josh Cooper didn't take long to warm to the lifestyle and business of growing grapes and making wine. Sourcing fruit not only from Macedon but other parts of central and Western Victoria as well, Josh hand crafts wines of life, verve and distinction without the need to add to or take away from what the vineyard throws at him. After only a couple of vintages, Josh has cemented himself as one of the leading producers of new wave Australia. If you want some of his wines, be quick as they sell fast—and for good reason

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Manni Nössing (Hoandlhof) Bolzano, Alto Adige

Established - 2000 Winemaker - Manfred Nössing Bottles - 22,000 Website - manni-noessing.com

This is not easy wine to get a hold of, only 3,000 bottles of wines like his Gruner Veltliner are produced in total! We get what we’re given. Asking other Alto Adige producers for their ‘hidden gem’ winery in the region, and many will tell you of Manni Nössing. Pre his first vintage under his own label, Manfred ‘Manni’ Nössing was selling the fruit from his own vines to famous local co-op Abbazia di Novacella. Even in his first few years of production, the wine was only sold in Italy until mounting pressure persuaded him to allocate some of his wine for export.His tiny winery has, since 2000, been producing some of the most highly regarded (and hard to get) wine from this ‘Austrian corner’ of Italy. An untrained winemaker, Manni has however embodied the region’s trend towards impeccably clean wine-making with a hand’s-off approach, and it shows in his gorgeous wines of pristine clarity, fruit purity and a miner-al lift. He has since expanded his vineyard holdings, still only just 5 ha in total. Careful vineyard management is Manni’s forte though, with is South-facing vines battling both freezing night time temperatures and searing Summer sun. Of his grapes, he says “they are happy in the shade and unhappy sitting in the sun all day”. Softening that raciness and tangy acidity is done in the winery though, with all wines keeping in touch with their lees for many months after the ferment. Vinifying the almost local varieties of Kerner, Gruner, Muller Thurgau and Sylvaner, Nossing’s wines all have distinctive personalities reflective of both their terroir and variety. The Kerner in particular (a cross between Ries-ling and local red grape Schiava) is a masterpiece, showing just why has become popular especially amongst other local growers. From the parceled vineyards, absolutely everything is hand picked, each bunch carefully nurtured into the winery by passionate workers including Manni himself.

“His winery might be tiny, but Manfred Nössing’s name is very big in Alto Adige. Conscientious and charismatic winemaking makes for classy wines that show the very best of the local grape varieties… Among his range of great wines the Grüner Veltliner is exceptional, possibly the best in the entire region” Bibenda Wine - The Guide to the Finest Italian Wine

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2013 MANNI NOSSING GRUNER VELTLINER 6

2013 MANNI NOSSING MULLER THURGAU 6

2013 MANNI NOSSING SYLVANER 6

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Zuccolo Spilimbergo, Friuli Venezia Giulia

Established - 1950 Winemaker - Giovanni Dall’Orto and Alberto Zanello Bottles - 4,000,000 Website - fantinel.com

Marco Fantinel is something of a rockstar in the Northern Italian wine industry. His friends include Italian politicians and sports stars, and apart from the small task of owning and overseeing his wineries, he presides a football club (US Triestina Calcio), owns the oldest San Daniele Prosciutto producer in Italy, and has a franchise of over 30 ‘Pane e Vino’ bars around Italy. These wines from Friuli’s Grave zone are generous and varietal, the light, calcaric and limestone soils imparting true texture and character into each of the whites, and giving a real point of difference to the Prosecco which has proven to perform well above its pricepoint. Located in prime winegrowing country with exclusive microclimates and unique stories, the Zuccolo estate vaunts a collection of wines with authentic flavours and rare naturalness that transform each taste into an intense encounter of the senses. This selection of wines from the best DOC zones of Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a treasure trove of ethe-real pleasures of the senses from particularly fine terroirs. Here the grapes ripen according to the rhythms of nature and are harvested with the care of those who know how to preserve all their unique characteristics.

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NV ZUCCOLO PROSECCO 6

2015 ZUCCOLO FRIULANO 6

2015 ZUCCOLO PINOT GRIGIO 6

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Coffele Verona, Veneto

Established - 1971 Winemaker - Alberto Coffele Bottles - NA Website - coffele.it

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2015 COFFELE SOAVE CLASSICO 6

2015 COFFELE SOAVE CLASSICO CA’VISCO 6

2015 COFFELE VALPOLICELLA 6

2014 COFFELE RECIOTO DI SOAVE LE SPONDE 500mL 6

To speak with either Alberto or Chiara Coffele about their estate in Verona’s Castelcerino, to have a trod through the vineyards, pat the horses and breathe the sweet dewy air is the only way to truly understand the magic of Coffele. This is a farming family first and foremost, their ancestral roots directly linked to the limestone beneath their small acreage, and since the beginning of their family’s foray into the world of viticulture they have been at the helm of Verona’s sustainable wine fraternity. Soave is king here, with the majority of the wines being white and the vineyards predominantly planted to Gar-ganega. Some Trebbiano di Soave, Chardonnay and most recently a couple of hectares of the red Valpolicella varieties make up the balance of the production here, and each and every vine is raised with respect to the ‘humus’ – organic matter and microorganisms found in the soil – thanks in the most part to the horses who tend the vineyards. Every vintage, the wines here provide the aromatics, energy and complexity distinctive of Verona

“One of the wineries that has championed the image and value of Veronese whites in the last decade is that of Alberto and Chiara Coffele, two of the most appreciated growers in the Soave area. Their estate comprises a single plot of 25 ha where limestone mitigates the influence of basalt, conferring elegance and tautness on the wines” Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines

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Lenotti Bardolino, Veneto

Established - 1906 Winemaker - Giancarlo Lenotti Bottles - 1,400,000 Website - lenotti.com

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2014 LENOTTI SOAVE CLASSICO 12

2016 LENOTTI BIANCO 12

2016 LENOTTI ROSATO 12

2016 LENOTTI ROSSO 12

2015 LENOTTI BARDOLINO CLASSICO 12

2013 LENOTTI VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 12

On the shores of Lake Garda, the Lenotti family have been making the local specialties – Soave, Pinot Grigio and the Corvina-based reds, the gorgeous, fruity light red Bardolino and the noble Valpolicella, for generations. These are always beautifully and cleanly made by owner-winemaker Giancarlo Lenotti. These most hospitable of people continue to produce exciting wine at a medium scale, but the nature of the family and their beautiful estate only meters away from the gorgeous lake mean it’s a pleasure to call Lenotti a big part of our family

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La Morandina Cuneo, Piemonte

Established - 1780 Winemaker - Giulio Morando Bottles - 150,000 Website - lamorandina.com

An extraordinary family and estate, centuries in development, with Barbera vines well over 100 years of age and some of the oldest, best and most distinctive Moscato vineyards in Piedmont. A visit with the chisel-jawed Guilio Morando is one of the most charming in Italy. You might even be lucky enough to see him hovering overhead in his bright yellow chopper (which he keeps tucked away in an unassuming shed) on one of his weekend getaways to France or Austria. His estate is almost entirely sustained by the solar and heat energy generated and captured in the day to day running of the winery. Tasting his freshly pressed Moscato juice is an extraordinary privilege. La Morandina’s terroir is superlative and incredibly idiosyncratic. The Moscato grape, by nature most aromatic, is exalted by the calcareous soil on which the 15 hectares of vineyard stand. The Morando brothers’ Moscato is perfection: it has the richness coupled with a fragrant freshness, and a bouquet that transcends Moscato with unique aromatics of sage and mint. In this estate strict organic practices have been utilized for over 30 years, in fact only natural manure and compost are used. Leguminous plants are sown between the rows and biological control is normally used against pests. Furthermore, Giulio and Paolo Morando closely collaborate with the University of Turin, where their uncle Albino has taught viticulture for many years, and a considerable amount of research work is carried out at the La Morandina vineyards and winery. The estate offers a wonderful Barbera d’Asti, from some very old vines: husky and riddled with spice, these are pure examples of this rich soil, originating from the Miocene Epoch during which the Alps continued rising from the sea (fossilized shells can still be found in the ground). A classic example of traditional wines made with modern thinking, the essence of La Morandina.

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2014 LA MORANDINA BARBERA D’ASTI 5 VIGNES 12

“Moscato is the bread and butter grape for Giuliano Morando, just as for other producers in Castiglione Tinella near Asti, but he also finds the time to make an excellent Barbera d’Asti as well.” Wine Advocate

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Castello di Neive Neive, Piemonte

Established - 1964 Winemaker - Claudio Ruggero Bottles - 150,000 Website - castellodineive.it

An estate synonymous with the famous township with which it shares its name is Castello di Neive. Years of family history within the area drove Giacomo Stupino to purchase the Castello which is now run by his children, Italo, Anna, Giulio and Piera. Even before the grand castle was purchased, Giacomo was producing local wines from the now-famous vineyards of Messoirano, Basarin and Valtorta with the understanding that these would one day be regarded as some of the best in the locale. Now, Castello di Neive is afforded international acclaim for their Barbaresco – especially the single-site Santo Stefano made in both regular Barbaresco and Riserva – which has in turn seen them produces better wines wine each passing vintage. The cellars of Castello di Neive are extremely large, clearly demonstrating the designers’ optimism that the winery’s quality would be easily recognized. Castello di Neive comprises a 60 hectare estate, all in the Neive town council, in the Langhe area of Piemonte. 25 hectares of the property are devoted to grape growing and all the production (approximately 12,000 cases a year) is obtained from Castello di Neive’s own vines in the follow-ing vineyards: Basarin, Cortini, Gallina, Marcorino, Messoirano-Montebertotto; Santo Stefano and Valtorta. Tradition, research, and creativity make up the philosophy of Castello di Neive. Recently released photographs from the winery’s library show that, as early as 1904, Pinot Nero was being bottled at the castle, and that by 1925 Nebbiolo was recognized as a fine wine grape with varietal labelling. Now, roughly one century later, the Stupino family continues tradition of cultivating and vinifying these noble varieties as well as the often overlooked Barbera and Dolcetto. Their winemaking philosophy is to respect a centuries-old heritage of winemaking while embracing new technologies and research activities—both in the vineyard and in the cellars. The Barbaresco from here are unforced and effortless, we are proud to be the Australian custodians for Castello di Neive.

“If an official classification of the territories of the Barbaresco area existed, Santo Stefano di Neive would be in right up there. The expressiveness of this selection is obvious particularly after long ageing, and it contributes, together with rigorous selection in the vineyard and a winery that makes for an unforgettable visit, to making Castello di Neive one of the pinnacles of (Piemontese) winemaking excellence” Gambero Rosso - Italian Wines “Such an exceptional company could only be born out of the meeting of truly extraordinary people. This is the case of Italo Stupino’s cellars, which should be visited for the astonishing beauty of the Castle, for the friendliness of its owner and his staff and, of course, for all of its charming wines, not just its famous Barbarescos. Here grape varie-ties have had the opportunity to shine in exceptional terroirs (such as Santo Stefano, Messoirano and Basarin) and their expression becomes complex and peculiar, finding a potential for evolution otherwise unimaginable” Bibenda, Guide to the Finest Italian Wines

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2014 C/NEIVE PINOT NERO I CORTINI 12

2013 C/NEIVE BARBARESCO 12

2012 C/NEIVE BARBARESCO SANTO STEFANO 12

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Giribaldi Rodello, Piemonte

Established - 1964 Winemaker - Claudio Ruggero Bottles - 150,000 Website - castellodineive.it

The Giribaldi Estate remains a true family-based and motivated winemaker, as it had been for more than a century. The great red variety Nebbiolo is their speciality and at all levels the wines have texture and complexity. Their entry levels are of particular value, reflecting not only their place, but also Giribaldi’s commitment to producing wines with a sense of place. With the third genereation of Mario’s at the helm, they have also shown a great interest in organic and biodynamic farming practices. “Azienda Giribaldi Mario was founded at the begining of the 20th century and has now been farming for three generations. Times in those days were hard and agriculture was not only one of the rare sources of economic support but a reason to be proud of those strong ties with a ground that caused so much suffering. The people however, were used to sacrificing themselvers for the land. Today following the example set by tradition, and for the love of something as genuine and alive as wine the work begun by our fathers and grandfathers before them lives on with the same passion. Times are still hard and changeable. The quantity produced is a final result and represents the logical consequence of a continual process of improve-ment and consolidation that begins with the tilling of the land and continues with the technology of transformation. What has not changed since then is the fortunate location of the winery in the heart of the Langhe clearly an extraordinary wine growing land, but above all a land for culture and traditions. The colour, sounds, smell and flavours emerging from this area are the true expression for culture, a means of communication, an image in itself. Our efforts and commitment are directed towards these issues; making good wines produced in keeping with the traditions of our land that have the right tasting properties for everyday consumption and will prove pleasing and stimulating on every social occasion”

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2013 GIRIBALDI LANGHE NEBBIOLO CONCA D’ORO 12

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Bera Neviglie, Piemonte

Established - 1979 Winemaker - Walter and Umberto Bera Bottles - 130,000 Website - bera.it

Fate or history decreed that the Bera property would finish a tantalizing 400 metres just outside the Barbaresco zone. Typically unperturbed, the characterful and charismatic Walter Bera has gradually developed a collection of the Piemontese classics, with each beautifully made, rich and strongly expressive – and great value. The family treat each guest as one of their own, and if you’re lucky, mamma Alida’s carne cruda is the best in Piemonte (and superb with their Arneis). Riccardo (Jimmy) Bera is third generation and a close friend; he now looks after the winery with his dad and brother, Umberto. Located in Neviglie, a small, bucolic town with breathtaking views of the Alps and the gleaming Tanaro River, this small, family-owned-and-operated winery spans several acres in Alba and Asti, two classic Piedmontese grape-growing areas famous for high quality Italian winemaking. The Bera vineyards thrive in soil rich with clay, limestone and volcanic rock. The southeast hillside location ranges from 340-380m above sea level, with good exposure and continuous wind. With great passion and desire, the Bera family strives to respect to the tradition of the territory. Their winemaking philosophy is simple: From the cultivation of the grapes, to the winemaking process and bottling, quality is their #1 concern. Bera vines are mainly Moscato — the Moscato d’Asti a primary Bera specialty - and these vines produce a wine which was recently named Italian sparkling wine of the year by renowned reviewer Luigi Veronelli. Additionally, other local grapes including Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo are cultivated to produce rich, fleshy red wines with bags of character.

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2015 BERA MOSCATO D’ASTI 12

2015 BERA MOSCATO D’ASTI 375mL 12

2015 BERA BRACHETTO PIEMONTE 12

2015 BERA BRACHETTO PIEMONTE 375mL 12

2015 BERA DOLCETTO D’ALBA 12

2015 BERA BARBERA D’ALBA 12

2012 BERA LANGHE NEBBIOLO ALLADIO 12

2012 BERA BARBARESCO 12

2011 BERA BARBARESCO RISERVA ‘RABAJA’ sold out 12

2009 BERA BARBARESCO RISERVA ‘BASARIN’ sold out 12

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Revello La Morra, Piemonte

Established - 1992 Winemaker - Lorenzo and Carlo Revello Bottles - 75,000 Website - revellofratelli.com

The Revello brothers, Carlo and Enzo are now acknowledged masters of La Morra Nebbiolo, making great wines year after year, from their small holding’s of some of La Morra’s and Barolo’s greatest sites. They have long ago ‘grown out’ of the oaky stage, allocating each Cru either large or small oak as (they deem) necessary. The wines are each an essay in complexity and shape and speak of their terroir. The famous crus around the tiny village of Annunziata produce four Baroli which are at once familiar to the house style, but also express different characters dependent on their altitude, exposure, soil profile and oak regime. Incredible contrasts can be found, for example, in Gattera and its neighbouring vineyard Conca, one favouring minerality and finesse; the other lashings of black fruit and chocolate. Year on year the popularity of these fabulous wines seems to grow, with reviewers favouring these wines along with the truly illustrious names of the area. As the Australian custodians of the Revello brand, we intend to nurture one of the real gems of our range into a name synonymous with La Morra and indeed Barolo itself.

a series of very fine Barolos, brimming with the fruity, balsamic aromas typical of the area of Rocche dell’Annunziata. These wines will improve in bottle year after year Gambero Rosso - Italian Wines Revello’s wines are all elegant, aromatic, beautifully flavoured offerings Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate

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2015 REVELLO BARBERA D’ALBA 12

2013 REVELLO LANGHE NEBBIOLO 12

2012 REVELLO BAROLO 12

2013 REVELLO BAROLO 12

2012 REVELLO BAROLO GATTERA limited 12

2013 REVELLO BAROLO GATTERA limited 12

2012 REVELLO BAROLO GIACHINI limited 12

2013 REVELLO BAROLO GIACHINI limited 12

2012 REVELLO BAROLO CONCA limited 12

2013 REVELLO BAROLO CONCA limited 12

2012 REVELLO BAROLO ROCCHE limited 12

2013 REVELLO BAROLO ROCCHE limited 12

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Paolo Conterno Monforte d’Alba, Piemonte

Established - 1886 Winemaker - Giorgio and Massimo Conterno, Giuseppe Caviola Bottles - 69,000 Website - paoloconterno.com

The younger, more image conscious members of this Conterno family don’t take long to point out that their piece of the great ‘Ginestra’ cru abuts, immediately, another great, maybe the greatest, vineyard of Barolo, the famous ‘Cascina Francia’ of Giacomo Conterno. Where they meet marks the transition of Serralunga into Monforte d’Al-ba. This important vineyard is arguably the perfect axis between Serralunga’s dark fruit, soot, tar and mega tannin, with Monforte’s characteristic deep black and blue fruit, generosity and earthiness. Founded in the late 19th century by Paolo Conterno, the Casa della Ginestra as it was once affectionately known, was one of the pioneering producers in Barolo*. The original Paolo had the foresight to predict a market for fine, single vineyard wines, and from as early as 1886 he began to sub-divide his vineyard by variety and exposure. More than a century on, and the now fourth generation of Conterno’s continues the tradition in Ginestra inherited from their great-grandfather, producing distinctive Monforte wines and combining a passion for the land with high levels of technical expertise. Still very traditionally made, meaning long macerations and large oak maturation, even for the Dolcetto and Langhe Nebbiolo. This combination of technique and tradition has meant that, in the past couple of decades especially, Paolo Conterno has gained its position as one of the premier producers in Monforte d’Alba and indeed all of Barolo. *Therefore although this is not the best known ‘Conterno’ in Barolo, they are the originals, pre-dating Giacomo Conterno by about 20 years

“The superb work in both vineyards and the cellar translates into wines with a classic profile that reveal the invitingly balsamic aromas typical of the fantastic Ginsestra di Monforte Cru” Gambero Rosso - Italian Wines “the Conterno family make their wines in the traditional way, interpreting the terroir in one of the best locations to produce Barolo. The results are great wines… given time they reveal all their wonderful elegance” Bibenda - The Guide to the Finest Italian Wines

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2014 P/CONTERNO LANGHE NEBBIOLO 12

2012 P/CONTERNO BAROLO RIVA DEL BRIC 12

2011 P/CONTERNO BAROLO GINESTRA limited 12

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Tenuta Pandolfa Predappio, Emilia Romagna

Established - Winemaker - Bottles - 120,000 Website - pandolfa.it

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2015 PANDOLFA BATTISTA BIANCO 12

2015 PANDOLFA FEDERICO SANGIOVESE 12

2014 PANDOLFA PANDOLFO SANGIOVESE 12

2011 PANDOLFA PANDOLFO SANGIOVESE RISERVA 12

Situated in the municipality of Forli-Cesena, South-East of Bologna, Predappio is the home of Pandolfa. Here, the rolling hills of Emilia Romagna give rise to the Sangiovese di Romagna biotype, from which the intense, dark fruit driven ER reds are shaped. Pandolfa exists today after a century of heritage, hustled into the new era by the young members of the Piscopo family with renewed enthusiasm for the land and its potential. The estate’s vineyards sit between 150 and 300m above sea level, instilling an elegance and freshness to the wines, whilst the generous soil enriches them with the deep fruit characters typical to the area. This very fine series of wines excites not only for the approachability of the wines but for the package in its entirety.

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Noelia Ricci Predappio, Emilia Romagna

Established - Winemaker - Bottles - 50,000 Website - pandolfa.it

Ricci is more than a company. It is a family album. On this land in the Valle del Rabbi, owned by the Ricci family since 1941, the mark of Noelia, a great woman, is very clear; this is why her name graces the label. It was she who understood the potential of these slopes and, driven by a strong vision, planted the first vineyard during the 1970s. Ever since, her daughter Paola—who now owns the estate—has nourished her mother’s vision with passion and intelligence, and has been followed with dedication and enthusiasm by Noelia’s three grandchildren, including Marco, who has now taken over the reins of the family business. Marco’s goal is to transform the company into a brand of excellence by bonding the family history with the territory through a constant dialogue between the local traditions and the vineyards. These wines show the capabilities of Emilia-Romagnan Sangiovese in the right hands, without compromising the integral and inherent qualities of the local biotype and the land that helps shape them

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2015 NOELIA RICCI BRO BIANCO 6

2014 NOELIA RICCI IL SANGIOVESE 6

2014 NOELIA RICCI GODENZA SANGIOVESE 6

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Fattoria di Lucignano Firenze, Toscana

Established - 1546 Winemaker - The Giucciardini family Bottles - 150,000 Website - fattoriadilucignano.com

One of the most imposing, classical Chianti properties that has been with the Giucciardini family since the 12th century. They have been making wine and olive oil since the mid 16th century, but it is now the complete Tuscan estate with olive oil, a great restaurant (Solissimo) and other crafts, to complement compelling and unusually rich reds from Chianti Colli Fiorentini and Vin Santo. The Lucignano farm is set on 150 hectares of hilly land and lies on the stunning ridge between San Casciano Val di Pesa and Montespertoli, about 280 metres above sea level. Geologically the land dates back to the Pliocene, with limestone and clay formations rich in gravel and shingle, which is ideal for growing high quality grape vine and olive tree orchards. The DOCG "Chianti Colli Fiorentini" vineyards and the 5000 olive trees are cultivated on approximately 34 hectares of land. The wine cellars are beneath the imposing Villa, which dates back to the 16 th century. Vitrified cement tanks are used for fermentation and wine ageing. Worthy of mention is the "vinsantaia" for the Vin Santo which is matured and aged 200 litre oak barrels.

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2014 LUCIGNANO CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI 12

2006 LUCIGNANO VIN SANTO DEL CHIANTI 373mL 12

“What would we do without the 10,000 cases of Lucignano Chianti Colli Fiorentini made each year? Every vintage, this wine gets my nod as the most consistently successful inexpensive Chianti produced in Tuscany” The Wine Advocate

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Castell’in Villa Castelnuovo Berardenga, Toscana

Established - 1971 Winemaker - Coralia Pignatelli Bottles - 100,000 Website - castell’invilla.com

The reds of the commune of Castelnuovo Berardegna are amongst the darkest and most vigorous of the whole zone of Chianti Classico. At the ancient and intriguing Castell’in Villa, Principessa Coralia Pignatelli runs the show, and year after year turns out wines of brilliant purity. She’s a particular sort of lady, who doesn't like fuss and cares little for journalists, so we try to stay on her good side because these are our sort of wines, endlessly inter-esting and frankly stunning to most people, even those who know Sangiovese. They need a big decant or a long time in the glass before showing themselves, but when they do... The following words are from Antonio Galloni, then of The Wine Advocate, now Vinousmedia: “Castell'in Villa is one of the most historic estates in Chianti Classico. Princess Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa and her husband found the property in 1967 and purchased it the following year. Initially, Princess Coralia and her hus-band thought they would make wine for fun. Princess Coralia's father, a Greek aristocrat, demurred at the thought of his daughter becoming a peasant. At the time, there was just one hectare under vine, but planting began in earnest in 1968 following the suggestions of the Chianti Classico Consorzio, which included white grapes that ended up being used for the first vintages. This tasting covered a number of vintages of the flagship Chianti Classico Riserva going back to the inaugural 1971. Castell’in Villa's Chianti Classico Riserva is fermented in stainless steel, where it also undergoes malolactic fermenta-tion. The wine is then racked into cask where it spends about three years prior to being bottled. It remains one of the most rigorously traditional Chianti Classicos. Poggio delle Rose was planted in 1990 with a clonal selection taken from Castell’in Villa's original vineyards. The wine is aged exclusively in French oak barrels. A small amount was produced in 1994, but the first commercial release was the 1996. Giacomo Tachis bought wines in bulk at Castell’in Villa for the early vintages of Antinori's Tignanello. Although Tachis was never formally a consultant to Castell’in Villa, he advised Princess Coralia on a number of matters, including suggesting she uproot her Canaiolo and Colorino in favor of Sangiovese and later Cabernet Sauvignon. My favorite wines in this tasting were the wines from the 1990s Riservas. Those vintages are old enough to offer plenty of complexity, but still have enough fruit. The wines I tasted from the 2000s were more approachable in style. Princess Coralia says she is paying more attention to details in the cellar. I am sure that is true, but I can't say there is anything from the wines of the 1990s that required too much tinkering.”

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1994 C/VILLA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 12

1986 C/VILLA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 12

1971 C/VILLA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 12

“One of the most fascinating, enigmatic wineries in Castelnuovo Berardenga and indeed all Chianti Classico. Each wine is imbued with the territory’s traits” Gambero Rosso - Italian Wines

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Tenuta della Seta Montepulciano, Toscana

Established - 1800’s Website - graccianodellaseta.com

With its perfect combo of altitude, aspect and soil, the Della Seta Ferrari Corbelli family have owned their estate, situated at Gracciano-Montepulciano since the 19th century; the incredible vine-age at Della Seta is the result of their long and deliberate propagation. Old vines here probably aren’t what we’re used to, the thin, frail looking vines are so because any nutrients or water they get goes into grapes of some of the highest quality in Tuscany. The wines of Montepulciano have long been in the shadow of the Brunellos from Montalcino, however producers like this continue to show how underrated the wines of Montepulciano are.

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2014 TD/SETA ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO 12

2013 TD/SETA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 12

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Tenuta di Tavignano Macerata, Le Marche

Established - 1990 Winemaker - Giulio Piazzini Bottles - 85,000 Website - tenutaditavignano.it

Partners, Beatrice Lucangeli and Stefano di Laconi converted their traditional estate to concentrate on quality viticulture in the early 90’s. They have developed their 28 ha of vineyards to be an exemplary source for local varieties, Verdicchio, Sangiovese and Montepulciano which are all controlled and harvested by hand and made with care. Verdicchio is of particular importance, and their single vineyard ‘Misco’ produces some of the most renowned versions of this variety in all of Le Marche. A recent version of Misco Superiore took Gambero Rosso’s prestigious white wine of the year award. In its way from the Apennine Mountains to the Adriatic Sea, the Esino river separates a tidy sequence of hills with a winding profile and many bell towers and olive trees, crossed by rows of vines. Tavignano resides in the very heart of Marche, a region with a plural inflection of talents and an ancient agricultural lineage. On top of one of the hills, near of the noble town of Jesi and on the right of the river, is Tavignano, owned by Lucangeli Aymerch di Laconi family. Here Verdicchio has become a symbol and a flagship. Even if for administrative purposes Tavignano is assigned to the municipality of Cingoli and therefore to the province of Macerata, it must be considered as a fundamental part of the classic Castelli di Jesi area.

“Tavignano is particularly suitable for the production of fine wines, by virtue of excellent soils and climactic condi-tions on the border between the provinces of Macerata and Ancona” Bibenda Wine - The Guide to the Finest Italian Wine

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2015 TAVIGNANO PASSERINA 6

2015 TAVIGNANO VERDICCHIO VILLA TORRE 6

2015 TAVIGNANO VERDICCHIO SUPERIORE MISCO 6

2013 TAVIGNANO VERDICCHIO RISERVA MISCO 6

2013 TAVIGNANO ROSSO PICENO CERVIDONI 6

2011 TAVIGNANO ROSSO PICENO LIBENTER 6

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Feudi Bizantini Crecchio, Abruzzo

Established - 2008 Winemaker - Bottles - 400,000 Website - feudibizantini.it

Feudi Bizantini is a young project founded by a group of wine lovers whom have joined their efforts to take the best from a set of factors linked to the climate, the territory typologies, the grapes and the human work that make Crecchio a unique land in the world wine atlas. The winery’s dedication to Abruzzo’s viticultural past, to innovation, and to research has resulted in superior wines that have elevated this important winegrowing area to world class status. Located in the historical Byzantine town of Crecchio where a medieval castle dominates the hills where the centre of the village lies, the vineyards are situated among the hills in the provinces of Chieti in the region of Abruzzo while the beautiful modern winery is located within the town. The unique position of the vineyards allows them to benefit from the sea and mountain breezes, producing wines that are full in body and truly represent the characteristics of the region. Limestone rich soils with a light base of clay and sand are thanks to the proximity to the Gran Sasso mountain range, and the altitude of the estate itself creates diurnal temperatures ideal for ripening whilst retaining structure within the grapes. The aim of Feudi Bizantini is to make its work the faithful expression of the territory it was named after, through non-invasive usage of modern tech and traditional methods

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2015 TERRE DEI RUMI CHARDONNAY/MALVASIA 6

2015 TERRE DEI RUMI ROSATO 6

2013 TERRE DEI RUMI SANGIOVESE/CABERNET 6

2015 TERRE DEI RUMI MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 6

2015 IKONIA PECORINO 6

2014 IKONIA MONTEPULCIANO 6

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Cantina del Taburno Taburno, Campania

Established - 1983 Winemaker - Filippo Colandrea Bottles - 1,200,00 Website - tenutaditavignano.it

Situated next to the mountain of Taburno, Cantina del Taburno sits at an average elevation of 300m above sea level. Warm days and cool nights, coupled with the elevation, mean Cantina del Taburno produces native varieties (like Falanghina, Fiano and Aglianico) with brilliant results. Somehow this large organisation continues to produce wines with a sense of place, each of the varieties with their own trademark left by the Campania countryside. The Falanghina in particular is one of our favourite whites. Campania’s Aglianico del Taburno DOC in the province of Benevento, is an excellent source of Aglianico – and at very attractive prices. The region, north of Naples at an elevation of 1,000 feet, has a long growing season, hot days and moderately cool nights. Volcanic soil supports the vines. The Aglianico from this area is fruit-driven, approachable, and ready to drink in the shorter term. Cantina del Taburno is the leading producer in the zone, with two excellent-value Aglianicos: the “Fidelis” and the old-vines all-barrique aged “Delius”. Since 1999, wine-making at this site has been the responsibility of Professor Luigi Moio of the University of Naples, who previously oversaw production at Feudi di San Gregorio. Cantina del Taburno offers technical assistance to the 300 viticulturists associated with the Agricultural Union of the Province of Benevento. In addition to this service, Cantina del Taburno encourages and assists local producers to work with indigenous varietals of fruit. Cantina del Taburno is strictly controlled by the public bodies of the Campania Region. Furthermore, Cantina del Taburno is associated with the University of Portici (Naples) and has an on site analysis laboratory and a laboratory for micro-vinification. Many students use the facility to do re-search, write their theses and work on-site. Integrated insect and disease control is carried out by all members in the association. Copper and sulfer-based products are used sparingly to control pests and molds. To fertilize, cover crops are left between the rows of hillside vines, and organic fertilizers are used when necessary. Low doses of SO2 are added to the wines to pre-serve thier freshness and ensure quality.

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2015 TABURNO FALANGHINA (Screwcap) 6

2014 TABURNO GRECO 6

2013 TABURNO AGLIANICO DEL TABURNO FIDELIS 6

"Cantina del Taburno is one of Campania’s most promising estates... The top wines compete with the best being made anywhere." The Wine Advocate

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Tenuta di Fessina Castiglione di Sicilia, Sicilia

Established - 2007 Winemaker - Federico Curtaz Bottles - 52,000 Website - tenutadifessina.com

Even after just 7 vintages, winemaker and owner Federico Curtaz, along with other owners Silvia Maestrelli and Roberto Silva, has created a winery which continually delivers some of the best wines made in Sicily. Of Gaja fame, Curtaz moved to Sicily after falling in love with one of the oldest vineyards in the region; Nerello Mascalese from Etna. The group bought it and now focus on producing the native varieties, Nerello and Nero d’Avola for the reds, and Carricante for the superb Etna Bianco. Founded in 2007 by winemaker Silvia Maestrelli, her husband, Roberto Silva, and winemaker Federico Curtaz, the Fessina Estate is located in the small village of Rovittello, about eight miles east of Randazzo. Given its distinct location, the terroir of the vineyards is composed of centuries-old lava deposits that yield strikingly individual wines in a class by themselves. In addition to the main estate, the winery includes two additional vineyards — a tribute to Sicily’s incredibly fertile, bountiful landscape. Tenuta di Fessina is a testament to the beauty and splen-dor of its surroundings: the magnificence of the region is reflected in the wines. Tenuta di Fessina is located in Rovittello, a small, picturesque village in the heart of Castiglione di Sicilia. The estate lies in the shadows of Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, which adds to the mystique of this incredible property.

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2014 FESSINA ETNA BIANCO ERSE 6

2013 FESSINA ETNA BIANCO A PUDDARA 6

2014 FESSINA ETNA ROSSO ERSE 6

2011 FESSINA ETNA ROSSO IL MUSMECI 6

2008 FESSINA ETNA ROSSO IL MUSMECI MAGNUM 6

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Martinez Marsala, Sicilia

Established - 1866 Winemaker - Currently 3 generations of the Martinez family Bottles - 400,000 Website - martinez.it

When you first enter the courtyard at Martinez’ cellars on the outskirts of Marsala, and receive parking instructions from the octogenarian Domenico Martinez and his straw broom, you get more than an inkling of the soul of this treasure trove, founded in 1866 by Carlos Martinez. Here is almost the last of the true, family Marsala producers and nothing is done here in a hurry or for a quick result. They even remain a leading supplier of altar wine to the Catholic Church. This may speak as much about their survival skills in business, as to the richness of their heritage. The wines themselves are not just authentic, but fabulous, leading examples of a craft, or a series of crafts, which are slowly regaining recognition. The Marsalas are textbook, complex and almost always aged well beyond legal requirements for their DOC, but also clean, balanced and finishing beautifully with zip and the right grip. The Passito (dried grape) wines will surprise people with their depth and power and maybe stun for their value for money. You will probably never sneer at Marsala all’Uovo again, once you try the gorgeous, moorish,

Martinez Cremovo! These wines, and Martinez, are the real thing. These are wines with a sense of place.

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MARTINEZ PASSITO DI PANTELLERIA JEMARA 500mL 6

MARTINEZ ZIBIBBO (FORTIFIED) LAUS 375mL 6

MARTINEZ ZIBIBBO (FORTIFIED) LAUS 750mL 6

MARTINEZ MARSALA FINE 750mL 6

MARTINEZ MARSALA SUPERIORE SECCO 375mL 6

MARTINEZ MARSALA SUPERIORE DOLCE 375mL 6

2003 MARTINEZ MARSALA VERGINE 375mL 6

MARTINEZ MARSALA CREMOVO 750mL 6

MARTINEZ MARSALA CREMOVO 2L 6

MARTINEZ MARSALA TRIPLOVO 750mL 6

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The Jerry Thomas Project Torino, Rome & Alba

Established - 2013 Website - distilleriaquaglia.it

A collaboration between Carlos Quaglia, Federico Ricatto and the famous Jerry Thomas Speakeasy bar in Rome, the del Professore range is a homage to ‘The Professor’, Jerry Thomas. These stunning and affordable vermouths and gins are currently used in some of the most prestigious bars in Rome, Paris and NYC. Careful blending of fine aromatic herbs and spices with high quality base wine are the simple but sought after ingredients for Quaglia’s formula. Both spend extended periods of time developing in oak barrels before being bottled under the distinctive labels. Conceived for the perfect Americano or Negroni, the Vermouth del Professore are finding their ways into the hearts of bartenders around the world, and for good reason. Once you taste these you’ll know why. The Gin del Professore Monsieur, with a more classic gin profile of juniper and citrus, and the Madame, with an extra layer of sweeter spiced aromas of cinnamon, vanilla and wild rose. Both gins represent the rediscovery of a lost style of gin production: the making of the prohibition era ‘Bathtub Gin’. Retracing the same techniques they use for their vermouth, the creation of the gin starts with blending a juniper distillate into an infusion of herbs and spices with the aim of obtaining a deep complexity of aromas. Neither gins are industrially filtered and therefore they maintain their original amber colour gained from the spice infusion.

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VERMOUTH DEL PROFESSORE CLASSICO 750mL 6

VERMOUTH DEL PROFESSORE ROSSO 750mL 6

VERMOUTH DEL PROFESSORE VANIGLIA 750mL 6

GIN DEL PROFESSORE MADAME 700mL 6

GIN DEL PROFESSORE MONSEUIR 700mL 6

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Distilleria Marolo Barolo, Piemonte

Established - 1977 Distiller - Paolo and Lorenzo Marolo Bottles - N/A Website - marolo.com

Paolo Marolo is the inspired orchestrator of grappa distillation, arranging harmonies of aroma and flavour through a sensitive balancing of technique and passion. Using his nose, his hands and his palate, he creates elegant variations on the theme of grappa, ensuring that each bottling from each year's harvests of grapes from various renowned wine regions and producers of Italy is original and unique. The packaging alone will be enough to create a following here, but the spirit really is something else. They are pure, refined and a true reflection of

their varieties and terroirs, something which can only come from years of practice.

Founded in 1977 in Alba, Italy, proprietor and head distiller Paolo Marolo creates his grappa by following two simple rules: source superior, single varietal pomace and press it as soon as possible. Freshness is so essential to Paolo that he keeps his discontinuous “Bain Marie” copper stills running around the clock during the harvest season. The discontinuous distillation method is more expensive than the modern, automated alternative and requires a great deal of experience and confidence on the part of the distiller. However, this traditional approach is favoured because it allows him to manually control the pace and evolution of the distillation. Over the years, Paolo has successfully developed key relationships with wineries throughout Italy to secure the finest pomace for Grappa Marolo. His attention to detail has become legendary and as such he is considered a Master

Grappaiolo

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MAROLO GRAPPA DI ARNEIS 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI FREISA - ALDO CONTERNO 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI VERDICCHIO - VILLA BUCCI 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI MOSCATO 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI BRUNELLO 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI NEBBIOLO 6 MONTH 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI MOSCATO APRES 5 Y/O 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI MOSCATO APRES 5 Y/O 200mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI BARBERA 5 Y/O 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI BAROLO 9 Y/O 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI BAROLO 12 Y/O 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI BAROLO 20 Y/O 700mL 6

MAROLO GRAPPA DI BAROLO RISERVA 1983 700mL 6

MAROLO ACQUAVITE APPLE CARPENDU 500mL 6

MAROLO ACQUAVITE PEAR PRUS 500mL 6

MAROLO ACQUAVITE APRICOT ARMOUGNAN 500mL 6

MAROLO LIQUORE DI GRAPPA E CHAMOMILLA 700mL 6

MAROLO BAROLO CHINATO 750mL 6

MAROLO TULIPANO GLASS 6

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Distilleria Quaglia Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Piemonte

Established - 1890 Website - distilleriaquaglia.it

In the small town of Castelnuovo Don Bosco in Piemonte, Quaglia remains a family owned distillery; practicing their small scale steam based distillation much as they started in 1890, four generations ago. They are a certified artisanal distillery, producing small batches of finest spirits and authentic fruit and herb-based liqueurs, many of which are bottled in their own proprietary glassware.

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VERMOUTH BERTO CLASSICO 1L 6

QUAGLIA AMARO PIEMONTE 700mL 6

QUAGLIA GRAPPA STORICA 700mL 6

QUAGLIA GRAPPA UNICA 2 Y/O 700mL 6

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Meletti Ascoli Piceno, Le Marche

Established - 1870 Owner - The Meletti Family Bottles - NA Website - meletti.it

For over 140 years, the Meletti family have been producing their famous Anisetta liqueur from their own distillate and locally grown star anise. Ascoli Piceno’s combo of Mediterranean climate and clayey soil are perfect for growing fine spices, and the anise has been part of the scenery for centuries. The family use much the same methods as were originally practiced, meaning a liqueur that is far from a mass produced product. Each of the elements are of the highest quality, and the family themselves are a pleasure to deal with. These are timeless, and find many uses in recipes and cocktails, as well as behind a bar.

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MELETTI APERITIVO 1870 700mL 6

MELETTI ANISETTA 700mL 6

MELETTI ANISETTA DRY 700mL 6

MELETTI AMARO 700mL 6

MELETTI LIMONCELLO 700mL 6

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Strega Liquori Benevento, Campania

Established - 1860 Owners - The Alberti family Bottles - NA Website - strega.it

Strega Liqueur is made by extracting the essences of about 70 different kinds of rare herbs and spices, coming from Europe, Central America and the East—and made by the Alberti’s from the raw ingredients. Its characteristic golden colour comes from the remarkable saffron distillate portion. Maturing in oak barrels allows the components of this secret recipe to mature and mellow together. This remarkable formula jealously guarded, has been handed on through five generations of Albertis. This is a craft, not industrial beverage; every ingredient is stored in a large room inside the factory, dried and readied to be made into Strega liqueur.

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STREGA LIQUEUR 700mL 6

STREGA RISERVA 700mL 6

STREGA CREAM 700mL 6

STREGA SAMBUCA 700mL 6

STREGA LIMONCELLO DI SORRENTO 700mL 6

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