PREMIUM CASE WINE DESCRIPTION - MAY 2026
Ettore Germano – Alta Langa Bianco DOCG Extra Brut
Grape: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, traditional méthode classique varieties used for high-altitude sparkling wines.
Region: Alta Langa, Piedmont. Hilltop vineyards over 250–500 meters with limestone and marl soils that enhance freshness and finesse.
Tasting Notes: Pale straw with fine, persistent bubbles. Aromas of green apple, citrus zest, white flowers, and toasted brioche. The palate is crisp and precise, with vibrant acidity, fine mousse, and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Traditional method sparkling wine with secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees ageing for complexity and texture.
Ageing Potential: 5–8 years.
Food Pairing: Oysters, sushi, fried seafood, and delicate antipasti.
Fun Fact: Alta Langa DOCG is one of Italy’s newest and highest-altitude sparkling wine appellations.
Discover more about this producer: Ettore Germano
Cavallotto – Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
Grape: Nebbiolo, Piedmont’s noble grape known for its aromatic complexity, firm tannic structure, and remarkable ageing potential.
Region: Langhe, Piedmont. Calcareous marl soils and rolling hills provide structure, elegance, and lifted aromatics even in younger expressions.
Tasting Notes: Light ruby red. Aromas of red cherry, rose petals, raspberry, and subtle spice. The palate is structured yet approachable, with fine tannins, bright acidity, and a savoury, lingering finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in stainless steel or concrete, followed by ageing in large Slavonian oak casks to preserve purity while softening tannins.
Ageing Potential: 5–8 years.
Food Pairing: Mushroom risotto, braised meats, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses.
Fun Fact: Cavallotto is a historic, family-run estate in Bricco Boschis, one of Barolo’s most prized crus.
Discover more about this producer: Cavallotto
Grosjean – Fumin Vallée d’Aoste DOC
Grape: Fumin, a rare indigenous Alpine red grape known for its deep colour, smoky character, and spicy profile.
Region: Valle d’Aosta. High-altitude vineyards with rocky, glacial soils and dramatic temperature shifts that preserve acidity and aromatic intensity.
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby with violet hues. Aromas of blackberry, smoke, black pepper, violet, and alpine herbs. The palate is dense and structured, with firm tannins and a persistent, savoury, slightly smoky finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in stainless steel, followed by ageing in oak to refine structure and integrate tannins.
Ageing Potential: 6–10 years.
Food Pairing: Game meats, grilled lamb, stews, and aged cheeses.
Fun Fact: Fumin was once nearly forgotten and has been revived thanks to dedicated Alpine producers like Grosjean.
Discover more about this producer: Grojean
Antonelli San Marco – Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG
Grape: Sagrantino, one of Italy’s most tannic and powerful native red grapes, known for intense structure and longevity.
Region: Montefalco, Umbria. Clay and limestone soils combined with a warm continental climate produce concentrated, deeply structured wines.
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby tending toward garnet. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dried fig, cocoa, spice, and earthy undertones. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, with firm, gripping tannins balanced by dark fruit intensity and a long, structured finish
Vinification & Ageing: Extended maceration followed by long ageing in large oak casks and bottle refinement.
Ageing Potential: 10–20+ years.
Food Pairing: Braised beef, wild boar, rich game dishes, and aged pecorino.
Fun Fact: Sagrantino is traditionally one of Italy’s most tannic wines and requires long ageing to reveal its elegance.
Discover more about this producer: Antonelli San Marco
