Friday Sips
PIEDMONT (Pinerolese) SAMPLER
A stunning 4-bottle sampler of wines from the obscure, breathtaking Pinerolese DOC in the Alps along the French border. Barbera, Dolcetto, Arneis and a superb blend
$84.00 - 4 bottle sampler
All are available separately or by the case but for maximum pink pleasure, try them all
$84.00 - 4 bottle sampler
All are available separately or by the case but for maximum pink pleasure, try them all
2020 LE MARIE VINI PINEROLESE DOLCETTO
$20.00 BTL./$240.00 - CASE
$20.00 BTL./$240.00 - CASE
The Pinerolese DOC is located between Torino and the French border of Italy’s Piedmont region. Obtaining the wines outside of the neighborhood is extremely rare. Le Marie Vini, located in the foothills near Monte Viso in the Alps, deliver wines that glide in both the Italian and French Alpine style.
Very compelling Dolcetto and very happy indeed. Rich red schist soils and entirely different than those of Barolo and Barbaresco. Generous plum and blackberry as well as underlying graham and mountain spices. Plucky and yet vinous from old vines. Generous and playful all around. Mineral and structure arrive on the finish. Think of the most well behaved dog then all of a sudden he or she steals your slice of pizza. Speaking of which, this wine pairs very well with New York style pizza, tempura zucchini, steak or tuna tartar, cheeseburgers, or a Bolognese. Listen to The Faces classic album, ‘A Nod’s As Good As a Wink…to a Blind Horse’.
Very compelling Dolcetto and very happy indeed. Rich red schist soils and entirely different than those of Barolo and Barbaresco. Generous plum and blackberry as well as underlying graham and mountain spices. Plucky and yet vinous from old vines. Generous and playful all around. Mineral and structure arrive on the finish. Think of the most well behaved dog then all of a sudden he or she steals your slice of pizza. Speaking of which, this wine pairs very well with New York style pizza, tempura zucchini, steak or tuna tartar, cheeseburgers, or a Bolognese. Listen to The Faces classic album, ‘A Nod’s As Good As a Wink…to a Blind Horse’.
2020 LE MARIE VINI PINEROLESE BARBERA
$20.00 BTL./$240.00 - CASE
$20.00 BTL./$240.00 - CASE
Of course where there is Dolcetto there will be Barbera. Le Marie Vini’s version is no joke, it is sincere, acute and very savory. Back to the red schist, this almost feels like Barbera that could be grown in Cote-Rotie.
From old vines. Chock full of flavors and aromas of lusty strawberry and plum that combine for fine transparency. Excellent generosity carry over into the mouth with mouth-filling fruit. Aged in large 2500 liter botti, it maintains ample zip and lift. Barbera loves cheese and I highly recommend pairing it with a classic lasagna or stuffed shells with ree-gote and muzz-a-dell or Chicago-styled pizza. It’ll work with mushroom risotto or other earthy dishes, too. Put on The Flaming Lips ‘The Soft Bulletin’ and their follow-up, ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots’.
From old vines. Chock full of flavors and aromas of lusty strawberry and plum that combine for fine transparency. Excellent generosity carry over into the mouth with mouth-filling fruit. Aged in large 2500 liter botti, it maintains ample zip and lift. Barbera loves cheese and I highly recommend pairing it with a classic lasagna or stuffed shells with ree-gote and muzz-a-dell or Chicago-styled pizza. It’ll work with mushroom risotto or other earthy dishes, too. Put on The Flaming Lips ‘The Soft Bulletin’ and their follow-up, ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots’.
2020 LE MARIE VINI PINEROLESE
ARNEIS 'SANT'AGOSTINO'
$20.00 BTL./$240.00 - CASE
ARNEIS 'SANT'AGOSTINO'
$20.00 BTL./$240.00 - CASE
If you thought Alpine Barbera and Dolcetto are crazy and delicious, wait until you try the Arneis from this area.
100% Arneis, this is a very intriguing and scrumptious take on this famous Piedmont white grape varietal. What makes this Arneis stand out is its full mouth-feel. All of the classic Arneis freshness and balanced brightness is present, but also displays a silky-smoothness reminiscent of well-crafted Roussanne. Only tiny quantities of this zesty Arneis are made with love and Piemontese style. Layered and exotic, this pairs fabulously with salmon, roasted turkey or chicken, pasta alfredo, or an asparagus salad with fennel. Play Johnny Marr’s Fever Dreams EPs while drinking the Arneis. A different voice (yes he can sing) than Morrissey. Maybe not as refined but still a cracking guitarist.
2020 LE MARIE VINI PINEROLESE ROSSO
'ROUGE DE LISSART'
$24.00 BTL./$288.00 - CASE
'ROUGE DE LISSART'
$24.00 BTL./$288.00 - CASE
If this wine had an apostrophe followed by Alba or Asti it would command north of 40-dollars and not 24. The Pinerolese Rouge de Lissart is a blend of Barbera, Bonarda, Freisa, Chatus and Neretta Cuneese from vines planted in the 1930s.
Sultry scents of plum, mushroom, underlying cardamom-like spice. Medium-to-full texture with mysteriousness that the local grapes deliver along with a spiciness and tanginess from Barbera. An intellectual but soulful wine that can be uncorked with roasted or grilled meats, but also one that will age nicely for 8-10 years, too. This is what is so exciting about Italy right now, the use of indigenous grapes and the expression of the boot's diverse terroirs. Listen to Mastodon’s ‘Hushed and Grim’…Cerebral metal, great players and intricate time changes throughout.
