4 BOTTLE WHITE CASE WINE DESCRIPTION - FEBRUARY 2026
La Mesma – Le Rose Gavi DOCG
Pronunciation: “GAH-vee”
Grape: Cortese, a white grape native to Piedmont, known for its crispness, floral notes, and refreshing minerality.
Region: Piedmont, Gavi area. The limestone-rich soils give Cortese wines their signature brightness and elegance.
Tasting Notes: Pale straw with green reflections. Aromas of white flowers, green apple, and citrus peel. The palate is crisp, mineral-driven, and refreshing, with a clean, lingering finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromatic purity.
Ageing Potential: Best enjoyed within 2–4 years of the vintage.
Food Pairing: Light seafood, fresh salads, soft cheeses, and aperitivo dishes.
Fun Fact: “Le Rose” refers to the rose-scented aromas that often characterize high-quality Gavi wines.
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CAPOLINO PERLINGIERI - PRETA FALANGHINA CAMPANIA IGT
Pronunciation: “FAH-lan-KEE-nah”
Grape: Falanghina, a classic Campanian white grape known for its bright acidity, citrus, and floral notes.
Region: Campania, southern Italy. Volcanic and limestone soils contribute minerality and freshness to the wines.
Tasting Notes: Pale straw with golden reflections. Aromas of white peach, citrus blossom, and a hint of honey. The palate is crisp, refreshing, with a mineral-driven finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Stainless steel fermentation preserves aromatic freshness; some wines may see brief oak contact for texture.
Ageing Potential: 2–4 years for optimal freshness.
Food Pairing: Shellfish, grilled fish, salads, and light pasta dishes.
Fun Fact: Falanghina has been grown in Campania since Roman times and was historically praised for its “light and elegant” character.
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Cataldi Madonna – Pecorino Giulia IGT Terre Aquilane
Pronunciation: “PEH-ko-ree-noh”
Grape: Pecorino, a rare Italian white grape with crisp acidity, stone fruit aromas, and subtle minerality.
Region: Abruzzo, Terre Aquilane. Mountainous terrain and calcareous soils create bright, focused wines with aromatic purity.
Tasting Notes: Pale straw with green highlights. Aromas of pear, white flowers, and almond. The palate is fresh, structured, with vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Stainless steel fermentation to retain aromatics; limited oak possible to enhance complexity.
Ageing Potential: 3–5 years for peak freshness and elegance.
Food Pairing: Seafood, light poultry dishes, goat cheese, and spring vegetables.
Fun Fact: Pecorino’s name comes from “pecora” (sheep), as the grape historically grew near sheep pastures in central Italy.
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Centopassi – Giato Grillo Catarratto DOC Sicilia
Pronunciation: “GREE-loh, Ka-tar-RAH-toh”
Grape: Grillo and Catarratto, traditional Sicilian white grapes, known for citrus, tropical fruit, and vibrant minerality.
Region: Sicily, DOC area. Mediterranean climate and volcanic soils yield fresh, aromatic, and structured white wines.
Tasting Notes: Pale gold with green hints. Aromas of citrus, white flowers, and tropical fruit. The palate is lively, fresh, with zesty acidity and a clean, long finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in stainless steel to maintain crisp aromatics; occasionally sees short oak contact for texture.
Ageing Potential: 2–4 years to enjoy freshness and aromatic intensity.
Food Pairing: Seafood, grilled vegetables, light pasta dishes, and Sicilian antipasti.
Fun Fact: Centopassi isn’t just a winery, it’s a social-justice project.
The vineyards are part of a social cooperative under Libera Terra, an organization that cultivates land that was confiscated from the Mafia in western Sicily. Instead of letting these lands sit abandoned, they were put back to work producing organic wines, olives, pasta, and other agricultural products.
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