PREMIUM CASE WINE DESCRIPTION - SEPTEMBER 2026
Agostino Pavia – Barbera d'Asti Superiore “La Marescialla” DOCG
Grape: 100% Barbera, one of Piedmont’s most important red varieties, known for its vibrant acidity, generous fruit, and supple tannins.
Region: Piedmont, Barbera d’Asti DOCG. The vineyards around Asti benefit from warm days and cooler nights, allowing Barbera to develop ripe fruit while retaining its characteristic freshness.
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Intense aromas of ripe cherry, blackberry, plum, violet, and sweet spices, with subtle balsamic nuances. Full and elegant on the palate, with lively acidity, polished tannins, generous fruit, and a long, savoury finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented with careful temperature control and matured in oak, allowing the wine to develop greater complexity while maintaining Barbera’s freshness and fruit character.
Ageing Potential: 6–10 years.
Food Pairing: Braised meats, roast beef, pasta with rich ragù, truffles, mushrooms, and mature cheeses.
Fun Fact: “La Marescialla” is one of Agostino Pavia’s historic Barbera wines, showcasing how the variety can combine its naturally high acidity with impressive richness and ageing potential.
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Boniperti – Barton Fara DOC
Grape: A traditional Piedmontese blend centred on Nebbiolo, with local varieties contributing complexity and balance.
Region: Piedmont, Fara DOC. The vineyards of the Colline Novaresi in northern Piedmont are characterized by cooler conditions and mineral-rich soils, producing wines that are elegant, fresh, and distinctly aromatic.
Tasting Notes: Bright ruby red with garnet reflections. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, violet, dried flowers, herbs, and delicate spice. Medium-bodied and refined, with lively acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a long, savoury finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented with gentle extraction to preserve the wine’s elegance and aromatic character, followed by maturation designed to soften the tannins and integrate the structure.
Ageing Potential: 5–8 years.
Food Pairing: Risotto, mushroom dishes, roasted poultry, veal, pasta with meat sauces, and medium-aged cheeses.
Fun Fact: Fara is one of the small historic appellations of northern Piedmont, where Nebbiolo takes on a particularly elegant and alpine-influenced expression compared with the more powerful wines of the Langhe.
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Villa Dora – Vigna del Vulcano Lacryma Christi Vesuvio DOC
Grape: A blend of indigenous Campanian grapes, primarily Caprettone and Falanghina, grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Vesuvius.
Region: Campania, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC. The vineyards grow in volcanic soils rich in minerals and benefit from the warm Mediterranean climate and cooling influences of the surrounding sea.
Tasting Notes: Bright straw yellow. Delicate yet expressive aromas of white flowers, citrus, ripe pear, and Mediterranean herbs, with subtle mineral and volcanic nuances. Fresh and elegant on the palate, with vibrant acidity, a pleasant savoury character, and a clean, mineral finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Carefully fermented at controlled temperatures to preserve the freshness and aromatic character of the grapes, followed by maturation that allows the wine to develop greater complexity while retaining its vibrant character.
Ageing Potential: 3–5 years.
Food Pairing: Seafood pasta, grilled fish, shellfish, fresh cheeses, Neapolitan-style seafood dishes, and vegetable-based antipasti.
Fun Fact: Lacryma Christi, meaning “tears of Christ,” is one of Campania’s most evocative wine names. The wines are produced on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, where vines grow in soils shaped by centuries of volcanic activity.
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Le Berne – Alto Pieve Cervognano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Grape: Predominantly Prugnolo Gentile, the local name for Sangiovese in Montepulciano, complemented by traditional Tuscan varieties.
Region: Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG. The vineyards around Cervognano benefit from hilly terrain, warm Mediterranean sunlight, and significant day-night temperature variations, encouraging both ripe fruit and freshness.
Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Complex aromas of ripe cherry, plum, violet, dried flowers, spices, and subtle earthy notes. Structured yet elegant on the palate, with vibrant acidity, polished tannins, generous fruit, and a persistent savoury finish.
Vinification & Ageing: Fermented with careful extraction and traditionally matured in oak, allowing the wine to develop complexity and soften its tannic structure while maintaining the freshness of Sangiovese.
Ageing Potential: 7–12 years.
Food Pairing: Tuscan ragù, pappardelle with wild boar, roasted meats, game, grilled steak, mushrooms, and aged Pecorino.
Fun Fact: The name Prugnolo Gentile reflects the local identity of Sangiovese in Montepulciano. The Cervognano area is particularly renowned for producing Vino Nobile with a combination of elegance, structure, and pronounced Tuscan character.
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