4 BOTTLE WHITE CASE WINE DESCRIPTION - JUNE 2026
Abbazia di Novacella – Kerner Alto Adige Valle Isarco DOC
Grape: Kerner, a crossing of Riesling and Schiava, known for combining aromatic intensity with Alpine freshness.
Region: Valle Isarco, Alto Adige. High-altitude vineyards on steep, rocky slopes deliver crisp acidity and pronounced minerality.
Tasting Notes: Pale straw colour with green reflections. Aromas of white peach, lime, alpine herbs, and delicate floral notes. The palate is vibrant and linear, with sharp acidity, juicy fruit, and a clean, stony finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Cool fermentation in stainless steel to preserve aromatic purity, followed by short lees contact.
Ageing Potential: 3–6 years.
Food Pairing: Spicy Asian cuisine, freshwater fish, asparagus, and light antipasti.
Fun Fact: Abbazia di Novacella is one of the oldest active wine estates in the world, founded in 1142 by Augustinian monks.
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Le Monde – Pinot Grigio DOC
Grape: Pinot Grigio, expressed here in a more structured, terroir-driven Friulian style.
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia. Gravelly soils and strong day–night temperature shifts enhance freshness and aromatic definition.
Tasting Notes: Bright straw yellow. Notes of pear, apple, white flowers, and subtle almond. The palate is dry, crisp, and textured, with balanced acidity and a clean, elegant finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Stainless steel fermentation with short lees ageing to enhance mouthfeel without losing freshness.
Ageing Potential: 2–4 years.
Food Pairing: Seafood risotto, light pasta dishes, sushi, and soft cheeses.
Fun Fact: In Friuli, Pinot Grigio is often treated as a serious terroir wine rather than a simple aperitif style.
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Scala – Cirò DOC Bianco
Grape: Greco Bianco, Calabria’s key white indigenous variety, known for its freshness, salinity, and Mediterranean character.
Region: Cirò, Calabria. Coastal vineyards on clay and sandy soils, shaped by intense sunshine and constant sea breezes that preserve acidity and bring a salty, marine edge to the wines.
Tasting Notes: Pale straw yellow with green reflections. Aromas of citrus zest, green apple, white flowers, and subtle saline notes. The palate is crisp and linear, with bright acidity, clean fruit, and a distinctly savoury, mineral finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures to preserve aromatic purity and freshness.
Ageing Potential: 2–4 years.
Food Pairing: Grilled fish, seafood pasta, fried calamari, and fresh cheeses.
Fun Fact: Cirò is one of the oldest continuously cultivated wine areas in Italy, with winemaking traditions dating back to ancient Greek settlements.
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Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara – L’Albereta Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Grape: Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Tuscany’s historic white grape, known for its structure, minerality, and subtle bitter almond finish.
Region: San Gimignano, Tuscany. Hillside vineyards on sandy, marine-influenced soils that enhance tension, freshness, and aromatic precision.
Tasting Notes: Bright straw yellow. Aromas of citrus, pear, white flowers, and light herbal notes, with a distinctive mineral and slightly bitter almond nuance on the finish. The palate is dry, crisp, and elegant, with good structure and lively acidity.
Vinification & Ageing: Typically fermented in stainless steel to preserve varietal purity, sometimes with short lees ageing to enhance texture.
Ageing Potential: 3–5 years.
Food Pairing: Seafood risotto, grilled vegetables, pecorino fresco, and light pasta dishes.
Fun Fact: Vernaccia di San Gimignano was the first Italian wine to receive DOC status in 1966 and later achieved DOCG recognition.
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