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Torre alle Tolfe - Canaiolo IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Canaiolo, usually one of the prime blending partners for Sangiovese, is seen here in purezza. Canaiolo may take its name from “rosa canina” (rosehip), and those bright, brambly flavors are certainly on display in this focused, energetic wine. 3 weeks of maceration. Aging in cement for 10 months. ...

Organic
DB3363-22

Torre alle Tolfe - Colorino IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Colorino is a member of the teinturier grape family, in which both the skins and pulp exude red juice. (see also: Alicante Bouschet, Saperavi, Ancellotta). It is a traditional dance partner w/ Sangiovese, with just a small percent giving a boost to the latter’s notoriously light and unstable...

Organic
DB3365-22

Torre alle Tolfe - Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva
from Tuscany, Italy

The Riserva is 100% Sangiovese from the estate’s oldest vines, planted in 1993. Maceration lasted a month. Aging was for 16-18 months, first in cement, and then in a new chestnut wood botte of 1000L. 3,000 bottles made. It is deeper and more savory than the ‘normale.’ The inscription on the...

Organic
DB3362-20

Torre alle Tolfe - Ciliegiolo IGT Toscana
from Tuscany, Italy

Ciliegiolo is either the parent or child of Sangiovese. It has a lot in common with its more famous relative, though it has a bit more color, less nervous acidity, and it thrives in warmer, sunnier climes. It feels right at home at Le Tolfe, at 320m. 3 weeks of maceration. Aging is in cement and...

Organic
DB3364-21

Torre alle Tolfe - IGT Toscana Rosato "Lunella"
from Tuscany, Italy

80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo from 3km outside Siena. Each variety was separately destemmed and crushed. After 4 hours of maceration, pink juice was bled off of each tank and a blend was made. This is textural, medium-deep in color, and extremely Tuscan. 3,000 bottles made. Certified organic.

Organic
DB3360-24

Barraco

Barraco - Bianco Terre Siciliane 'Bianco G' (Grillo)
Grillo from Sicily, Italy

Grillo from contrada Rina Vecchia, in Castelvetrano, about an hour's drive from the Baracco cellar. Vines planted in 1975. 10-20m above sea. Sandy, iron-rich red soil over limestone. 24 hours of maceration. Fermentations between stainless steel and 3000L chestnust cask. Aging between concrete and...

Organic
DB4608-23

Barraco - Catarratto Terre Siciliane
Catarratto from Sicily, Italy
Organic
DB4606-23

Barraco - Grillo Terre Siciliane 'Altogrado'
Grillo from Sicily, Italy

Grillo from 0.2ha in Contrada Comuna (Mazara del vallo- iron-rich red soil) and Contrada Abbadessa (Marsala- limestone-based clay), both over limestone mother rock. Planted in 1977. The grapes are harvested in mid-September at full ripeness. Destemmed, crushed, with 24 hours of maceration....

VM:92 Organic
DB4614-16

Barraco - Rosso Terre Siciliane 'Fior di Rosso'
from Sicily, Italy
Organic
DB4601-21

Barraco - Bianco Terre Siciliane 'Fior di Mare' (Catarratto)
from Sicily, Italy

Catarratto, from a 0.8ha vineyard at sea level, recently taken in rental, vines planted in 1989. Sandy/silty topsoil, but chalk below the surface. Direct-pressed (no maceration), fermented in stainless steel and aged between steel and used oak tonneaux for 8 months. Tiny production of just 600...

VM:90 Organic
DB4618-21

Barraco - Bianco Terre Siciliane 'Fior di Bianco'
from Sicily, Italy

The Fior di Bianco and Fior di Rosso are Nino's first attempt at making a wine with multiple varieties from multiple vineyards. They're meant to be young, fresh, and accessible. 45% Grillo, 35% Catarratto, 15% Grecanico, 5% Zibibbo from 3ha of vineyards scattered throughout the Marsala zone, with a...

Organic
DB4600-24

Barraco - Bianco Terre Siciliane 'Le Dame' (Grillo) MAGS
Grillo from Sicily, Italy
Organic
DB4617-21

Barraco - Bianco Terre Siciliane 'Altomare' (Grillo)
Grillo from Sicily, Italy

Grillo as a synthesis of Nino's experience, from four different vineyards, planted 1975 to 2009, harvested in different periods and treated in different ways: part direct-pressed, part maceration, part whole-bunch infusion, part coming from Nino's oxidative wine called Altogrado. Once blended it's...

Organic
DB4612-22

Barraco - Zibibbo Terre Siciliane
Zibibbo from Sicily, Italy
Organic
DB4610-24

Barraco - Spumante Metodo Classico- Pas Dose` (Grillo)
Grillo from Sicily, Italy

100% Grillo, from a seaside vineyard in contrada Corleo in Petrosino. These are red clay soils, mother rock not far below the surface. Parts of the vineyard are 30m from the water and often winds and tides can bring in a Mediterranean seaweed, posidonia oceanica. So truly a salty, Mediterranean...

Organic
DB4908-21

Barraco - Bianco Terre Siciliane 'Bianco G' (Grillo)
Grillo from Sicily, Italy

Organic
DB4608-24

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