ALTO ADIGE
Castelfeder
The Castelfeder Winery was founded in 1970 by A. Giovanett, who had attended the renowned wine school in San Michele all’Adige and at the founding already had extensive experience as a vintner. In 1989 the founder’s son, Günther Giovanett (born in 1958), took over the management of the winery. Continuing in the same tradition as his father, Günther still has close contact with winegrowers, careful selection of the best production areas and well-aimed cultivation of choice varietals.
Involved in every aspect of the winery: this passion for winemaking begins in the vineyard with the planting of the vines, advising and working with the winegrowers and continues through the harvest and gentle pressing of the grapes in the cellar up to the vinification of the wines and finally to their marketing. The result of this difficult but rewarding job is wine to be proud of. Website: http://www.castelfeder.it/
Castelfeder 2011 Pinot Bianco DOC “Vom Stein” 
Grapes: Pinot Bianco
Viniculture: Aged 5 months on lees in stainless tanks prior to bottling.
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Appearance: Greenish-yellow to bright-yellow.
Nose: Delicate fruit & floral notes with hints of mature apples.
Palate: Lively in style with balanced acidity. Perfect to pair with appetizers, asparagus, seafood, pork, or veal.
Castelfeder 2011 Pinot Bianco DOC “Vom Stein” Information Sheet
Castelfeder 2011 Pinot Bianco DOC “15er” 
Grapes: Pinot Bianco (vines range from 5-8 years to 50 years.) Aged 5 months on lees in tanks prior to bottling.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Radiant straw yellow with a light green sheen.
Nose: Striking notes of pear & apple.
Palate: Excellent balance gives this wine structure and strength. It is dry and smooth on the palate with a pleasant mineral aftertaste. Pair with lighter dishes or fried foods, and freshwater fish.
Castelfeder 2011 Pinot Bianco DOC “15er” Information Sheet
Castelfeder 2011 Kerner Vigneti dell Dolomiti DOC “Lahn” 
Grapes: Kerner
Viticulture: After a short skin contact period (4-8 hours) the grapes are pressed, decanted, and finally fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to retain classic regional qualities.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Straw yellow with green reflexes
Palate: Fresh & aromatic. This wine has a high acidity & a spicy aftertaste.
Castelfeder 2011 Kerner Vigneti dell Dolomiti DOC “Lahn” Information Sheet
Castelfeder 2011 Grauvernatsch/Schiava Grigio DOC “Kegl”
Castelfeder 2010 Lagrein DOC “Rieder” 
Grapes: Lagrein
Viticulture: Aged in stainless steel
Alcohol: 13.5%
Appearance: Dark garnet red
Nose: Fresh perfume of wild berries & violets.
Palate: Harmonious & soft tannins on the palate, intense & complex. Ideal for red meats & roasts
Castelfeder 2010 Lagrein DOC “Rieder” Information Sheet
PIEDMONT
Pelassa
Located in Montà d’ Alba, in the Roero area of Piedmont, the Pelassa family has owned 12 hectares of land used for vine cultivation and wine production. The Pelassa family crafts quality wines that reflect the terrior of the land focusing on the grapes best suited for the land: Arneis, Nebbiolo & Barbera. Mario Pelassa first came into the wine industry in his youth travelling around on his bicycle selling various wines to the locals. He shortly upgraded to a motorcycle. At 18 he entered the army where he continued to sell wine to his comrades. After the army, Mario bought his first 5 acres of vineyards and thus the rest is history. His two sons, Davide & Daniele now head up the family winery bringing with them an air of modernization to their family tradition.
Website: http://www.pelassa.com/
Pelassa 2010 San Vito Roero Arneis DOCG
Grapes: 100% Arneis
Viniculture: Hand harvested
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw-yellow color.
Nose: A complex & seductive nose with delicate scents of white flowers and chamomile. Hints of honey & white fruit give roundness to the aromas.
Palate: The taste is dry & harmonious with a pleasant acidulous strain giving freshness and body.
Pelassa 2010 San Vito Roero Arneis DOCG Info Sheet
Pelassa 2010 San Vito Roero Arneis DOCG Shelf Talker
Pelassa 2009 Bricco Enrichetta Langhe DOC
Grapes: Barbera, Nebbiolo
Viniculture: Hand harvested
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Ruby red color.
Nose: Bright red berry fruit bouquet
Palate: Elegant with ripe berry fruit notes blended into the harmonious body.
Pelassa 2009 Bricco Enrichetta Langhe DOC Info Sheet
Pelassa 2009 Bricco Enrichetta Langhe DOC Shelf Talker
Pelassa 2009 San Pancrazio Barbera d’Alba DOC
Grapes: 100% Barbera
Viniculture: Hand harvested
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: deep ruby red color.
Nose: Intense bouquet, delicate with hints of ripe forest fruits & dark black berries.
Palate: Full-bodied & harmonious, balanced with tannins well blended in a generous and persistent body. Dark, concentrated fruits linger through the finish.
Awards & Accolades:
Decanter 4 stars
Pelassa 2009 San Pancrazio Barbera d’Alba DOC Info Sheet
Pelassa 2009 San Pancrazio Barbera d’Alba DOC Shelf Talker
Pelassa 2005 Barolo DOCG
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Viniculture: Hand harvested
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Brilliant garnet red color.
Nose: Deeply scented bouquet that develops from scents of dry flowers & wild rose to deeper notes of “tar” creating an intoxicating ethereal bouquet.
Palate: Rich, ripe taste with impressive tannins well integrated into a rich & powerful wine. Layers of black fruit backed by wood & spice, penetrating & compelling. “Old school, in the good way!” (Gina Gregory)
Awards & Accolades
89 pts Wine Enthusiast
Pelassa 2005 Barolo DOCG Info Sheet
Pelassa 2005 Barolo DOCG Shelf Talker
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra
Founded in 1959 by a small group of vineyard farmers in Vinchio & Vaglio Serra, communes of Asti, it now has 180 members, which in total comprise in over 320 hectares of vineyard. Most of the vineyards are located on the steep slopes of the Alto Monferrato’s
hills. The land, being composed of mostly calcareous & sandy soil, is not very fertile. Thus the closely planted vines need to be meticulously cultivated, resulting in low-yielding vines. With plenty of sun exposure the low-yields vines concentrate the sugars in the grapes. Along with careful cultivation to protect the vines, the growers of Vinchio & Vaglio Serra care for the environment with reduced use of pesticides & other chemicals.
Website: www.vinchio.com
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Dorato” Cortese
Classified DOC Cortese dell’ Alto Monferrato.
Grapes: 100% Cortese.
Viniculture: 50% of the wine spends 45-50 days in small French oak barrels.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright straw yellow color with golden overtones.
Nose: Fleshy fruity nose.
Palate: A well balanced delicate body with fresh crisp notes & a
hint of oak richness.
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Dorato” Cortese Info Sheet
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Dorato” Cortese Shelf Talker
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Il Griso” Roero Arneis
Classified DOCG Roero Arneis.
Grapes: 100% Arneis.
Viniculture: Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright yellow with a greenish hue.
Nose: Perfume notes of white flowers with fresh hints of apple & hazelnut.
Palate: An elegant body with a nice acidity & gentle tang leading to a lingering dry finish.
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Il Griso” Roero Arneis Info Sheet
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Il Griso” Roero Arneis Shelf Talker
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Arengo” Barbera
The “Arengo” Barbera is classified DOC Barbera.
Grapes: 100% Barbera.
Viniculture: 8-10 days in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright red ruby hue.
Nose: Fragrant red berry fruits with deeper notes of plum & black cherry
Palate: A well balanced, modern style Barbera with bright notes of berry on its velvety body.
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Arengo” Barbera Info Sheet
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Arengo” Barbera Shelf Talker
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2009 “I Tre Vescovi” Barbera d’ Asti
After the first selection of Barbera grapes are used for Vincio & Vaglio Serra’s premier Barbera, “Barbera Vigne Vecchie”, the remaining grapes with higher sugar-content are used to make the “Barbera d’Asti Superiore”. The name “Superiore” is only given if wine meets high quality standards: grapes must have a natural higher sugar-content & wine must be aged for twelve months, six of which in oak barrels.
Grapes: 100% Barbera.
Viniculture: 6 months in oak barrels.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Ruby red color with deep orange overtones.
Nose: Deep & lush fragrances of dark fig fruits & berries with notes of oak.
Palate: A fantastic full body with heady notes of dried fruit & dark berry. Deep woody undertones add depth in the long dry finish.
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2009 “I Tre Vescovi” Barbera d’ Asti Info Sheet
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2009 “I Tre Vescovi” Barbera d’ Asti Shelf Talker
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 Nebbiolo Langhe
Classified Langhe DOC Nebbiolo.
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo.
Viniculture: Stainless steel fermentation.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Ruby red color with deeper garnet reflections.
Nose: Aromas of bright red berries, cherry & violets.
Palate: Approachable & easy drinking with its medium body & bright fruity notes.
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 Nebbiolo Langhe Info Sheet
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 Nebbiolo Langhe Shelf Talker
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Nivasco” Brachetto
Classified Piedmont DOC Brachetto.
Grapes: 100% Brachetto.
Viniculture: Stainless steel fermentation.
Alcohol: 6% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Ruby red.
Nose: Sweet fragrances with notes of a musky bouquet.
Palate: Sweet aromatic red wine produced from a vine exclusively cultivated in Piedmont region. A vivacious wine, it should be served chilled.
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Nivasco” Brachetto Info Sheet
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Nivasco” Brachetto Shelf Talker
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Vigne Rare” Moscato
Classified Piedmont DOC Moscato.
Grapes: 100% Moscato.
Viniculture: Stainless steel fermentation.
Alcohol: 5.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow tone.
Nose: Soft sweet fragrances of nectarine & peach.
Palate: Sweet & aromatic flavor of fleshy white fruits.
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Vigne Rare” Moscato Info Sheet
Vinchio & Vaglio Serra 2010 “Vigne Rare” Moscato Shelf Talker
PUGLIA
Palazzo Malgara
Palazzo Malgara was launched in 1990 by two renowned Italian winemakers who wanted to focus on producing beautiful southern Italian wines using native grape varietals. Their goal was to create highly regarded wines that reflected the characteristics of the area. Thanks to modern technology, they have been able to continue producing wines and now have gained a global following for their products.
Palazzo Malgara 2010 Primitivo di Manduria DOC 
Grapes: Primitivo (the name of the wine refers to the growing region or ‘Primitivo di Manduria’)
Viticulture: Fermented in stainless steel tanks before aging 6-8 months in oak barrels
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Appearance: Intense red in color
Palate: Full-bodied dry wine with flowery notes & robust, ripe fruit flavors. Perfect for pairing with hearty meat dishes, roasts, or robust cheeses.
Palazzo Malgara 2010 Primitivo di Manduria DOC Information Sheet
Palazzo Malgara 2010 Rosso del Salento IGT 
Grapes: Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, & Primitivo
Viticulture: 50% aged in oak barrels
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Ruby red in color
Palate: Fruit-forward well-balanced wine with structure yet elegant & soft. Dark berry fruit flavors, with notes of wood & hints of tobacco.
Palazzo Malgara 2010 Rosso del Salento IGT Information Sheet
SICILIA
Palazzo Malgara 2010 Sicilia Nero d’Avola 
Grapes: Nero d’Avola
Viticulture: 6 months in oak barrels
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Ruby red in color
Nose: Blackberry, blueberry, & cassis
Palate: Full-bodied & harmonious wine that is well-balanced and has a long, round finish.
Palazzo Malgara 2010 Sicilia Nero d’Avola IGT Information Sheet
TUSCANY
Nottola
Located in the picturesque countryside of Montepulciano, Azienda Agricola Nottola was founded in 1992 as the realization of Cavaliere Anterivo Giornarelli’s vision; a winery that produces only the highest quality wines. Giornarelli placed Riccardo Cotarella in charge of the estate’s wine production. Cotarella works alongside wine technician Francesco Bozza, who is responsible for the estate’s agronomical affairs. International recognition quickly followed with the introduction of Nottola’s Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine, earning Nottola’s reputation as one of the top wine producers in Montepulciano.
Website: www.cantinanottola.it
Nottola 2009 Tre Pezzi Toscano
Grapes: 80% Merlot, 20% Petit Verdot.
Viniculture: Aged for 6 to 8 months in French oak.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright ruby red color.
Nose: A bouquet of bright red berry fruits with notes of vanilla.
Palate: A super-Tuscan with bold red fruit flavors blended with soft tannins that linger through the long velvety finish.
Nottola 2009 Tre Pezzi Toscano Info Sheet
Nottola 2009 Tre Pezzi Toscano Shelf Talker
Nottola 2010 Chianti Colli Senesi
Classified DOCG.
Grapes: Primarily Sangiovese: 80% Prugnolo, 20% other red varieties
Viniculture: Vines grown along the hillsides in clay-rich soil. After fermentation with traditional maceration, the wine is aged in stainless steel for 6 months
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Intense red ruby hue.
Nose: Aromatic bouquet of raspberry & mixed red berry fruits
Palate: Dry & elegant on the palate, pairs perfectly with cured meats.
Nottola 2010 Chianti Colli Senesi Info Sheet
Nottola 2010 Chianti Colli Senesi Shelf Talker
Nottola 2009 Rosso di Montepulciano
Classified DOC.
Grapes: 80% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Cannaiolo, 5% Mammolo.
Viniculture: Harvested during the first part of October, the vines grow from clay – limestone soil. The grape varieties are vinified separately in steel, after maceration they are aged for 6 months in Slovenian oak barrels.
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Intense red ruby hue.
Nose: Aromas of dark berry fruits with hints of violet.
Palate: A smooth body with elegant notes of dark fruits harmoniously balanced with soft tannins.
Nottola 2009 Rosso di Montepulciano Info Sheet
Nottola 2009 Rosso di Montepulciano Shelf Talker
Nottola 2007 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Classified DOCG.
Grapes: 80% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Cannaiolo, 5% Mammolo.
Viniculture: Harvested during the first part of October, the vines grow from clay – limestone soil. The grape varieties are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks, then aged for 2 years in Slovenian oak barrels & then for one year in bottle before release.
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Intense red ruby hue.
Nose: Beautiful aromas of plummy dark fruits, blackberry & raspberry with a hint of spice.
Palate: A full & robust body that is smooth & velvety. Very well balanced with dark rich fruit notes, spice & firm tannins, it pairs ideally with red meats, game & aged cheeses.
Nottola 2007 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Info Sheet
Nottola 2007 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Shelf Talker
Tenuta Montecchiesi
Tenuta Montecchiesi is the second domaine for the Dal Cero family. The Cortona location has belonged to the family since 1980, when the brothers Giuseppe and Dario, attracted by Tuscany’s charm, decided to undertake this new adventure. In places where great part of the vineyards were uprooted, confident in a market in evolution and convinced of the wine-growing potential of the area, they decided to plant new varieties of vineyards in addition to the existing Sangiovese.
Tenuta Montecchiesi 2010 Selverello IGT Sangiovese 
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Viniculture: Grapes are hand harvested the third week of September. Grapes are vinified in stainless steel tanks for three months, and then are rested for at least 45 days in bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Appearance: Bright ruby red
Nose: Bouquet of red fruit (especially cherry & raspberry) with hints of spice.
Palate: Delicate, balanced, and light in body. This wine is refreshing & elegant.
Tenuta Montecchiesi 2010 Selverello IGT Sangiovese Information Sheet
VENETO
La Farra
Located in the commune of Farra di Soligo in the heart of the Treviso province in the Veneto region, La Farra is owned & operated by the Nardi family. They strive for exceptional quality through gentle care of the land & vines, along with meticulous wine making processes from start to finish.
Website: http://www.lafarra.it/it/default.asp
La Farra NV Prosecco Extra Dry
La Farra NV Extra Dry is D.O.C Prosecco Treviso. The vines are grown at the base of the hills of Farra di Soligo in clayey-calcareous soil.
Grapes: Prosecco
Viniculture: The grapes are hand-harvested in the fall, after the first fermentation the wines is racked & stored in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks where it matures for 3 months on its lees. Secondary fermentation occurs in large tanks after which the wine is bottled under pressure in the traditional Italian process of Charmat method to create the sparkling wine.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow with slight lively bubbles.
Nose: Fruity light citrus notes.
Palate: Fresh citrus notes, along with fine bubbles lead to the balanced dry finish.
La Farra NV Prosecco Extra Dry Info Sheet
La Farra NV Prosecco Extra Dry Shelf Talker
La Farra NV Prosecco Brut
La Farra Brut is D.O.C Prosecco Treviso.
Grapes: Prosecco
Viniculture: The grapes are hand-harvested in the fall, after the first fermentation the wines is racked & stored in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks where it matures for 3 months on its lees. Secondary fermentation occurs in large tanks after which the wine is bottled under pressure in the traditional Italian process of Charmat method to create the sparkling wine.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow with fine persistent bubbles.
Nose: Elegant with fresh light fruit scents.
Palate: Crisp & tart with apple notes while lively gentle bubbles hold through to the dry finish. It is soft & elegant, delightful.
La Farra NV Prosecco Brut Info Sheet
La Farra NV Prosecco Brut Shelf Talker
La Farra NV Prosecco Superiore Brut
La Farra NV Superiore Brut is from the Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G. The vines are grown high in the high hills of Farra di Soligo, Farr, Solighetto & S. Peter Feletto where the soil is composed of clay & limestone.
Grapes: Prosecco
Viniculture: The grapes are hand-harvested in the fall, after the first fermentation the wines is racked & stored in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks. Secondary fermentation occurs in large tanks after which the wine is bottled under pressure in the traditional Italian process of Charmat method to produce the sparkling wine.
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow with delicate & persistent bubbles.
Nose: Fresh with fruity notes of peach & apple.
Palate: Elegant & fruity with notes of stone fruits & apple. Delicate bubbles last through the finish that pleasantly lingers with dry sweet & sour notes.
La Farra NV Prosecco Superiore Brut Info Sheet
La Farra NV Prosecco Superiore Brut Shelf Talker
Tenuta di Corte Giacobbe
The Dal Cero family has been producing wine for over three generations, combining love of tradition with the most modern wine-making techniques needed for the production of great wines.
With vineyards in the Veneto and Tuscany regions, the brothers Giuseppe and Dario, with the help of their sons, personally manage the company, from the cultivation of the grapevines to the vinification of the grapes up to the bottling process. The results are unique wines created using expert wine-making techniques with a sense of modernity
Website: http://www.vinidalcero.com/
Tenuta di Corte Giacobbe 2011 Soave 
Grapes: 100% Garganega
Viniculture: After brief cold maceration, three month fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Batonage (stirring) on lees twice a week and at least 45 days resting in the bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Appearance: Bright straw-yellow with golden hues.
Nose: Delicate scents of flowers & fruits. Strong pear and apple notes.
Palate: Fresh & well-balanced with white fruit flavors and almond notes on the finish. Long, persistent aftertaste.
Tenuta di Corte Giaccobe 2011 Soave Information Sheet
Tenuta di Corte Giaccobe 2011 Pinot Grigio 
Grapes: 100% Pinot Grigio
Viniculture: Hand-harvested late August. Vinified in stainless steel vats for three months, then batonage (stirring) on lees twice a week then at least 45 days resting in the bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Appearance: Straw-yellow in color with green hues.
Nose: Captivating nose of fruits & flowers (especially pear & banana).
Palate: Well-balanced salty-sour notes on the palate, with a long persistence.
Tenuta di Corte Giaccobe 2011 Pinot Grigio Information Sheet
Tenuta di Corte 2011 Giaccobe Pinot Grigio Rosé
Grapes: 100% Pinot Grigio
Viniculture: This wine is created according to the ancient tradition of the Republic of Venice, meaning grapes are left in contact with skins for 12 hours. Then the wine is fermented three months in stainless steel vats.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol
Appearance: Copper
Nose: Aromas of exotic fruits with sweet white flowers.
Palate: On the palate it is elegant, velvety, full-bodied, structured and well-balanced. This wine has a beautiful freshness and a long lasting persistent finish.
Tenuta di Corte Giaccobe 2011 Pinot Grigio Rosé Information Sheet
