Premium Case Wine Description - August 2025
Bruna U Baccan Pigato Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC
Pronunciation: “pee-GAH-toh”
Grape
100% Pigato
Pigato is a Ligurian white grape, closely related to Vermentino, but with a more aromatic and structured character. In the hands of Bruna, it reaches remarkable depth and longevity.
Region
Liguria, Riviera Ligure di Ponente. The vineyards are located on terraced slopes near the Ligurian Sea, where maritime breezes and slate soils give the wines saline energy and mineral finesse.
Tasting Notes
Bright golden straw. Aromas of Mediterranean herbs, apricot, citrus zest, and wet stone. Full and textured on the palate, with ripe fruit, salty minerality, and a long, savoury finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Aged on fine lees in tank and partially in old barrels to enhance mouthfeel.
Vinification & Ageing
Soft pressing, removal of solid matter from the must and beginning of fermentation in steel. Fermentation and ageing in barrel on the lees without racking for ten months. Bottle ageing for eight months.
Ageing Potential
6–10 years. One of Liguria’s most age-worthy whites, complex and saline, gains depth with time.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with seafood stew, anchovies, pesto pasta, or grilled squid.
Fun Fact
“U Baccan” means “the boss” in local dialect and is named after the grandfather who planted these old vines in the 1950s.
Discover more about the producer: Bruna
Casanuova delle Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Pronunciation: “broo-NEL-loh dee mon-tal-CHEE-noh”
Grape
100% Sangiovese (locally known as Sangiovese Grosso)
Sangiovese Grosso is known for its structure, ageing potential, and intense aromatic profile. In Montalcino’s unique terroir, it delivers wines of power and grace.
Region
Montalcino, Tuscany. The vineyards lie at elevations of 300–400 meters on galestro and clay soils. The Mediterranean climate, tempered by cool breezes from Mount Amiata, promotes slow ripening and complexity.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby with garnet edges. Notes of dried cherry, leather, tobacco, and balsamic herbs. Powerful yet refined, with firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and a persistent, savoury finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermented in stainless steel with long maceration. Aged 36 months in large Slavonian oak casks, then in bottle before release.
Ageing Potential
10–20+ years. Classic Sangiovese from Montalcino, robust tannins and acidity support long cellaring.
Food Pairing
Perfect with bistecca alla fiorentina, aged pecorino, wild boar, or truffle pasta.
Fun Fact
Brunello di Montalcino was among the very first wines to receive the DOCG status (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) in 1980, the highest classification for Italian wines.
Discover more about the producer: Casanuova delle Cerbaie
Graci Etna Bianco DOC Muganazzi
Pronunciation: “ET-nah bee-AHN-koh”
Grape
100% Carricante
Carricante is Etna’s native white grape, prized for its high acidity, citrus profile, and mineral intensity. It thrives in volcanic soils and high elevations.
Region
Etna, Sicilia. Muganazzi is a single vineyard on the northern slope of Mount Etna, with sandy volcanic soils and vines planted at 700–800 meters above sea level.
Tasting Notes
Pale yellow with green reflections. Aromas of lemon peel, fennel, white peach, and crushed stone. On the palate, it is tense and precise, with racy acidity, saline drive, and an elegant, lingering finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermented with native yeasts in cement and large oak. Aged on lees in large neutral barrels for added texture and complexity.
Ageing Potential
6–12 years. From high-altitude Carricante vineyards; mineral-driven and age-worthy.
Food Pairing
Excellent with oysters, swordfish, grilled or fried artichokes, or Sicilian-style white meats.
Fun Fact
Graci focuses on single-vineyard expressions of Etna’s native grapes, with minimal intervention to reflect the volcanic terroir.
Discover more about the producer: Graci
