PREMIUM CASE WINE DESCRIPTION - NOVEMBER 2025
FONDO SAN GIUSEPPE – Albana Secco Romagna DOC “Fiorile”
Pronunciation: “Al-bah-nah”
Grape
100% Albana, a historic white grape from Emilia-Romagna, capable of producing both dry and sweet wines with character and elegance.
Region
Hills near Brisighella and Modigliana, where clay-limestone soils and Adriatic breezes give freshness and minerality.
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow with aromas of apricot, chamomile, and wild herbs. The palate is full, mineral-driven, with notes of citrus, almond, and a subtly saline finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel and aged on lees for several months to enhance texture and complexity.
Ageing Potential
Best enjoyed within 4–6 years to capture its bright fruit and energy.
Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with prosciutto, shellfish, and pasta dishes like tagliatelle al burro e salvia.
Fun Fact
Albana was Italy’s first white grape to receive DOCG status, and Fondo San Giuseppe’s artisanal approach highlights its unique, terroir-driven character.
AGOSTINO – “La Marescialla” Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG
Food Pairing
Perfect with braised meats, truffle dishes, and aged cheeses.
Fun Fact
The Cavallotto family was among the first in Barolo to bottle wine under their own label in the 1940s, making Bricco Boschis a classic single-vineyard benchmark.
Grape
100% Barbera, one of Piedmont’s most expressive native varieties, known for its vibrant acidity, rich fruit, and smooth texture.
Region
From selected vineyards in the Asti hills, an area renowned for producing structured and elegant Barberas. The warm microclimate and clay-limestone soils contribute to the wine’s depth and aromatic intensity.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby red with aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and blackberry, accented by hints of vanilla, spice, and cocoa. The palate is full-bodied and harmonious, with lively acidity, polished tannins, and a long, velvety finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness, followed by maturation in oak barrels to add roundness, structure, and subtle spice complexity.
Ageing Potential
Will evolve gracefully over 8–10 years, developing notes of dried fruit, tobacco, and sweet spice.
CAVALLOTTO – “Bricco Boschis” Barolo DOCG
RP - Wine Advocate 94
Grape
100% Nebbiolo, Piedmont’s noble red grape, prized for elegance, aromatic complexity, and ageing potential.
Region
From the Bricco Boschis cru in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of the Barolo zone. South-facing vineyards on calcareous-clay soils yield wines with structure, finesse, and longevity.
Tasting Notes
Intense aromas of cherry, rose, and tar. Layered and powerful on the palate, with firm yet fine tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, elegant finish.
Vinification & Ageing
Traditional long maceration in stainless steel, followed by ageing in large Slavonian oak casks for approximately 3 years to develop depth and complexity.
Ageing Potential
Can evolve beautifully for 15–25 years, gaining tertiary notes of leather, dried flowers, and spice.
