2010 BREZZA Barolo Cannubi $60
94 pts. EXCLUSIVE!

"The 2010 Barolo Cannubi wraps around the palate with gorgeous depth and the pure silkiness that makes this vineyard in the town of Barolo so special. Crushed flowers, mint, sweet tobacco and dried cherries meld together in a supple, soft Barolo that should enjoy a long and broad drinking window. With time in the glass, the wine's structure becomes more apparent, showing what makes the best Cannubi Barolos so appealing; the combination of structure and elegance. 94 pts." -- A. Galloni, Vinous

Enzo Brezza continues to impress with his knockout wines from the heart of Barolo village. Smart buyers now will have bragging rights later when everyone else finally catches up -- at higher prices. Available in both stores now! 

So Stop in, CALL 978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560, Or email. 

Just think of all the times during the coldest, darkest days of winter when we would try to conjure up that hot summer day with just enough breeze to almost feel refreshing. The best summertime wines are light on their feet, crisp, tangy, with a hint of salty sea breeze, a stony minerality that finishes dry and leaves you wanting another sip. Here is a list of exclusive summertime favorites plus one of our all-time faves from the Italian Riviera, that are sure to help keep you cool during their long summer nights. Enjoy! -- Eric Broege

ENZO BREZZA

2013 BREZZA Langhe Chardonnay $22

We are continually amazed at the exceptional purity of Brezza wines. Enzo Brezza's innovative winemaking process creates this brilliant chardonnay; first, he crushes a selection of the best grapes, starts fermentation with wild yeasts, then inoculates the rest of the grapes. This speeds the process overall and results in beautiful floral aromas, fresh acidity, lively minerality --perfetto!

2013 ALESSANDRIA Langhe Favorita $22

Those in the know look forward to the summertime arrival of  Alessandria Favorita! Fresh pear and white peach, white flowers with a clean, crisp finish -- a delicious white for light pastas and fish! Pure, enjoyable, versatile elegance from Verduno!  

Quintessential Chillable Red 

2013 ALESSANDRIA Verduno Pelaverga $22  

Rare and unusual. Pelaverga, a grape grown only in the Barolo village of Verduno, makes an unusually delicious red wine fragrant with wild berries, black pepper and spices. Pomegranate and strawberry fruit, soft texture and ultrafine, sweet tannins. Caution - cravings may develop.  

2013 BRUNA Pigato "Russeghine" $28

FRANCESCA BRUNA

The flagship wine from this small, family-run estate in Albenga. Very elegant and fresh, round, silky mouthfeel, notes of pine needles & Mediterranean scrub. The Pigato grape is from old vines, 45+ years, grown in red clay. Matured 20% in oak barrel; 80% in steel. Only 5,000 bottles produced!   

CAMPANIA -- Surprising freshness from the south

LUIGI MAFFINI

2013 MAFFINI "Kratos" $25

100% Fiano. Rich texture, ripe orchard fruit, notes of toasted almond. Lush and fresh with nice acidity. Saline notes on long finish. Go long and spring for the 2013 Maffini Kratos 1.5L $56! 

 

2013 MAFFINI Rosato "Denazzano" $16.99

100% Aglianico. Best harvest ever for this terrific Aglianico Rosato made from free-run juice. Lovely deep color, very fresh nose, great acidity, absolutely delicious and refreshing.

 

This just in: Outstanding Piedmont Values!! 

2013 ALESSANDRIA Barbera d'Alba $19.99

Berry and blossom aromas, lovely sweet, silky fruit. Pure Verduno elegance! 

 

2013 BREZZA Langhe Nebbiolo $19.99 

Very fresh, superfine tannins, exquisitely elegant style of nebbiolo. Give it a little chill for summertime! 

Chezeaux Vosne-Romanee Discovery Case: SPECIAL 20% off!

Here is a great opportunity to experience the wonders of Burgundy's geological nuances and what their famous vineyard classification system means to you and your palate!

AOC: Vosne-Romanee 1er & Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

Estate: Jerome Chezeaux   Vintage: 2011

Mixed case: 4 different wines, 3 bottles each  = $960

The centuries-old hierarchy of vineyard classification -- unique to Burgundy -- is vividly presented as you taste through different levels of a single producer's wines. This exceptional Burgundy value is an intensive study of one of the most hallowed villages In the Cote d'Or, Vosne-Romanee. Through this Chezeaux Vosne-Romanee Discovery case, you will be able to taste the difference between Village-level wines, Premier Cru, a Top Premier Cru that is nipping at the heels of Grand Cru status, a finally one of the most regal Grand Cru vineyards: Clos Vougeot. All wines are from the same vintage, and made by the same guiding hand; winemaker/vigneron Jerome Chezeaux crafts his estate wines in the purest, traditional manner, using only wild yeasts for fermentation (which is allowed to begin naturally), and treatments only when absolutely necessary. Experience the thrill of terroir!

3 bottles each:

2011 Vosne-Romanee village $60 bt ($48 net in mixed case)

2011 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Chaumes $85 bt ($68 net in mixed case)

2011 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Les Suchots $120 bt ($96 net in mixed case)

2011 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru $135 bt ($108 net in mixed case)

TOTAL PRICE: $960 ($80 average bottle cost)

Don't miss this majestic Vosne-Romanee sampler at 20% off! Limited to 4 cases: Call 978-369-2545 or email to reserve with credit card. 

1998 GIUSEPPE CORTESE Barbaresco Rabaja $90

Yes, that's right -- 1998 Barbaresco Rabaja direct from the winery's cellar! One of our final stops at the Vinitaly wine fair in Verona was the Giuseppe Cortese booth -- frankly, we were blown away by several vintages of their Rabaja and Riservas. We were thrilled to be able to taste this rockin' 1998, and even more excited to find out we could order it and offer it to our discriminating customers!

Eric's notes during the tasting: "The 1998 Rabaja is a tremendous expression of a place like nowhere else on earth. Still very fresh with a lush texture, the '98 has big, imposing fruit, savory notes of leather, porcini, and truffles-- and the deep soul of Rabaja."   Don't miss this remarkable opportunity to purchase perfectly cellared Barbaresco Rabaja to enjoy now. No planning, no scheduling, no guessing-- simply pure, mature enjoyment! 

LIMITED AVAILABILITY in both stores; email or call 978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560 to place your order! 

Gerard Prudhon

HENRI PRUDHON Burgundy: New Arrivals  

"Domaine Henri Prudhon is ... the most under-rated producer in all of Burgundy. The style is ultra-pure and completely classic. Moreover, the wines sell for very reasonable prices..." --Burghound

2011 HENRI PRUDHON St. Aubin Blanc "Le Ban" $35

"Pretty pear, rose petal and white peach aromas. There is good  richness to the generous, round flavors that possess an attractive sense of energy on the balanced finish." --Burghound

2010 HENRI PRUDHON St. Aubin Blanc 1er Cru "La Chatenierre" $45

Very classy, very limited; only 60 cases produced! "Attractively layered nose of pear, apricot, peach and anise-inflected aromas that introduce tautly muscular middle weight flavors that possess excellent volume and fine length on the citrusy finish. 90 pts." -- Burghound

red  

 "Les Frionnes" was the first red bottled by the estate in the 1980's; made from 45 year old vines. "A perfumed and beautifully elegant nose features notes of red pinot, raspberry, cherry and a hint of wet stone. There is fine detail and precision on the dusty and ever-so-slightly dry finish." -- Burghound  

"The quality that this domaine consistently achieves is nothing short of remarkable." -- Burghound    

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