Page 125 - GV2020 Portfolio Master
P. 125

Bocelli
                                                                                            For more than 150 years, the
                                                                                            Bocelli family has made wine on
                                                                                            their small farm.  As part of a long
                                                                                            line of Bocelli’s, Andrea Bocelli–one
                                                                                            of the world’s most famous opera
                                                                                            singers–along with his brother
                                                                                            Alberto, mamma Edi, and sister-in-
                                                                                            law Cinzia, remain committed to
                                                                                            making terrific wine and keeping
                                                                                            productions small.
                                                                                            Buglioni
                                                                                            Today, Buglioni own 36 hectares (89
                                                                                            acres) of vines planted to the
                                       DELLE VENEZIE                                        traditional indigenous varieties. The
          This large wine zone encompasses the Tre Venezie area, once part of the Venetian Empire, whose   14 hectares (34.6 acres) of vineyards
                                                                                            planted near the winery are trained
          three regions are today known as Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneti, and Trentino-Alto, whose ancient   using the double pergola system,
                                 towns and cities are steeped in history.                   while the remaining vineyards in
         Many of the wines from the Veneto receive high points and great acclaim which brings recognition   Sant’Ambrogio and San Pietro in
                                                                                            Cariano are trained using the guyot
            to the region.  Many of the wines however don’t have the sub-appellations but they have the   system. The lightly textured,
          opportunity to pull fruit from all over the diverse landscape to make some great wines that will go   gravelly, dark alluvial soil,
                                  on to carry Delle Venezie on the label.                   meticulous vine pruning, and
                                                                                            scrupulous control techniques
                                                                                            Buglioni employs ensure the
                                                                                            production of high-quality grapes.
                                                                                            Cara Mia
         Bocelli                                           augustwinegroup.com              Cara Mia translates from Italian as
                                                                                            “My Beloved.” The letter, written in
                (also see Prosecco & Tuscany)                                               Italian, was found in the town of
         Bocelli Operetta Pinot Grigio 2017                $155.90                          Verona from Prince Giovanni to his
                                                                                            lost love. He is desperate to find his
                                                                                            true love to be with her. Cara Mia
                                                                                            celebrates the passion and romance
                                                                                            of Verona with fresh and vibrant
         Buglioni                                          wilsondaniels.com                Wines meant to be enjoyed with your
                (also see Valpolilcella & Lugana)                                           Cara Mia or with your good friend
         Buglioni Il Disperato Bianco 2016                 $191.90                          La Fiera
                                                                                            The origins of the carousel featured
                                                                                            on the label originate from medieval
         Cara Mia                                          integratedbev.com                riding fairs in the north of Italy.  The
                                                                                            carousel has been the centerpiece of
                (also see Prosecco)                                                         La Fiera, The Fair, for centuries. La
         Cara Mia Pinot Grigio 2018                        $143.90                          Fiera produces excellent value
                                                                                            wines.
                                                                                            Tommasi
         Cara Mia Pinot Noir 2018                          $143.90                          Tommasi has always been a
                                         (also available in 3L box)                         standard bearer of the Amarone
                                                                                            appellation, and one of the most
                                                                                            important quality producers in the
         La Fiera                                          winesellersltd.com               Veneto. Established in 1902 around
         La Fiera Moscato 2016                             $95.90                           the family home in Pedemonte in
                                                                                            Valpolicella, the winery has grown
         La Fiera Pinot Grigio 2018                        $95.90                           and expanded into the choicest areas
                (also available in 20L keg)                                                 of the region under the guidance of
                                                                                            the many generations of the
                                                                                            Tommasi family. The winery is
                                                                                            known above all for its classic
                                                                                            approach to winemaking in
         Tommasi                                           vintus.com                       Valpolicella, favoring elegance and
                (also see Prosecco & Valpolicella)                                          balance, and paying homage to the
                                                                                            winemaking tradition of their home
         Tommasi Rosse Pinot Grigio 2018                    $167.90                         region.
                                                                                            Nobilissima
         Tommasi Merlot 2017                               $155.90                          Nobilissima is a reflection of the
                                                                                            legendary spirit of Italy. A wine that
                                                                                            personifies nobility and style,
                                                                                            Nobilissima introduces an authentic
                                                                                            taste of Italian flavor, sophistication
         Nobilissima                                       guarachiwinepartners.com         and culture to the U.S. consumer.
         Nobilissima Pinot Grigio 2018                     $119.90                          Tiamo
                                                                                            Tiamo is one of the first 100%
                                                                                            organic certified Italian wine
                                                                                            brands. This Pinot Grigio is
         Tiamo                                             winesellersltd.com               produced from organic grapes
                                                                                            grown Fosalta di Piave.
                (also see Prosecco, Lombardia, & Sicily)
         Tiamo Pinot Grigio 2018                           $119.90
                (also available in keg)

                                                             125
   120   121   122   123   124   125   126   127   128   129   130