As sometimes happens with Pinot Gris/Grigio and skin contact, this wine is a strikingly vibrant, cerasuolo-esque colour. A little funky on the nose, with a saline, savoury edge cutting through blood orange and redfruit into a mouth-watering finish. Savour this one.
Nearly extinct Timorasso is native to the Colli Tortonesi region of southeast Piedmont. Often labeled as "Derthona", which is the traditional name in the town of Tortona, after which the Colli Tortonesi DOC is named. Fragrant yellow wildflower, cedar, botanical herb and citrus mingle with a whiff of eucalyptus in this racy white. Extremely savoury, apricot, orange zest, dill and hazelnut. Honey and mineral notes linger while vibrant acidity keeps it balanced.
One of the best traditional producers, Luca Roagna makes masterful wines in Barbaresco and Barolo. Paje's wines, in a ripe vintage, show off the plum, licorice, and menthol in Nebbiolo.
A big, slightly murky rose that hovers just outside of "light-bodied red" territory, and can easily serve the same function in terms of pairing, with bold fruit tempered by a night of skin-maceration and excellent acidity.
100% Timorasso. Picked by hand in crates. Short maceration with the skins. Spontaneous fermentation with yeasts without temperature control. 14 months in second and third use barriques. Ideal for customers asking for "funky" wine.
Brunello di Montalcino wines represent perhaps the finest expression of Sangiovese. Colleoni's is beautiful, precise, loaded with a variety of scents and flavours. Lay it down if you can.
Brunello di Montalcino was one of the first four wines awarded the DOCG designation. Colleoni focuses on natural winemaking practices, with minimal intervention in the vineyard and a natural algae-based preparation instead of sulfur.
100% Greco, with a complex palate that gives it broad pairing potential. Mineral, with notes of green orchard fruit, white pepper, and an herbaceous edge.
A pink 100% Gaglioppo achieved through saignée, this rosato has bright red fruit notes, a milder citrus side, and a saline minerality that makes it great for savouring on its own and versatile for pairing.
