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Ffriuli, in the northeast corner of italy on the slovenian border, is a top (if not the top) region for white wine production in italy. giampaolo venica, a 3rd generation producer, is considered a top producer in the region, and is known for textural and highly aromatic whites that see little or no wood. giampaolo and his family believe their traditions must be enhanced through continuous research and innovation, but a relationship with nature is of utmost importance. this 100% friulano is dround but fresh and balanced with a pleasant mineral savoriness and core flavors of ripe stone and orchard fruit with a bitter almond note on the finish.
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established in 1970 by the late riccardo bruna, bruna is the benchmark producer of the local pigato (aka vermentino) grape, a late-ripening variety named for the amber spots that appear on the bunches. located in the arroscia valley in western liguria, bruna is a tiny 7.5 hectare estate consisting of 5-6 vineyard plots, all planted on terraced vineyards carved out of the mountainside and perched at 200-300 meters above sea level about 15km from the mediterranean – hence this area is known as the maritime alps. bruna is now run by riccardo’s daughter francesca and her husband, roberto. they farm organically and production is tiny – only 3000 cases max in a good year! this yummy blend of mostly granaccia (aka grenache), rossesse and is light and juicy with racy wild red berry, plum, and herbal notes with a savory minerality. serve chilled or room temp - delicious either way!
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nizza+pizza - the perfect combo 😉 pro tip – any wine from piedmont with oddero on the label is a winner! the oddero estate is long established, with roots in the 18th century. over the past 40 years, the patriarch giacomo protected tradition while improving quality at the winery, while also fighting to protect the quality and reputation of not just barolo but also the traditional foods of the langhe: cheese, truffles and hazelnuts. he has now handed the reins to his two daughters, mariavittoria and mariacristina. mariacristina has a viticulture and enology degree, and together with isabella, mariavittoria’s daughter, she brings new energy and focus to the vineyards and cellar. it’s back to the future, as they transition the estate to organic farming and recycling. this 100% barbera is full bodied and full of robust red fruit, chocolate and coffee notes.
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vigneti vumbaca is a relatively young property headed by christian vumbaca, who left the hustle and bustle of rome to take over his mother and uncle’s estate in cirò. at the primary estate, “sant’anastasia,” situated on clayey-limestone soils and south-facing slopes, christian grows old vine (planted in the 1960s) gaglioppo in bush vines, locally known as “albarello” or “sapling,” used in particularly arid climates to protect vines from adverse conditions. this riserva bucks the common “riserva” characteristic of spending time in wood barrels and instead is done entirely in tank. the resulting wine is fresh, supple and pure fruited with dried fruit, orange peel and with spicy and leather accents and fine tannin.
