DOCG Red Italian Wine Tasting Trio Shipping Included
In the multilayered pyramid of the Italian wine denominations, there is one denomination that sits at the pointed peak: the DOCG, denominazione di origine controllata e garantita. Italian for denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin, to earn the little DOCG sticker from the Italian government, a winemaker must craft their wines not only within specificied geographic locations, but also according to strict guidelines that can vary from aging times and methods to vine output or vineyard density.
For this reason, DOCG wines are often considered the pinnacle of Italian wine quality. Today, we have complied three amazing red wines, all with DOCG status. It is a great way to taste a bit of Italian wine, from all different grapes. A Nebbiolo to make Barolo, a Sangiovese to make Brunello, and a Barbera to make a Nizza.
Shipping included for orders in the Continental US with this set, so feel free to add on other Italian DOCG wines to try!
This set includes:
In the multilayered pyramid of the Italian wine denominations, there is one denomination that sits at the pointed peak: the DOCG, denominazione di origine controllata e garantita. Italian for denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin, to earn the little DOCG sticker from the Italian government, a winemaker must craft their wines not only within specificied geographic locations, but also according to strict guidelines that can vary from aging times and methods to vine output or vineyard density.
For this reason, DOCG wines are often considered the pinnacle of Italian wine quality. Today, we have complied three amazing red wines, all with DOCG status. It is a great way to taste a bit of Italian wine, from all different grapes. A Nebbiolo to make Barolo, a Sangiovese to make Brunello, and a Barbera to make a Nizza.
Shipping included for orders in the Continental US with this set, so feel free to add on other Italian DOCG wines to try!
This set includes:
In the multilayered pyramid of the Italian wine denominations, there is one denomination that sits at the pointed peak: the DOCG, denominazione di origine controllata e garantita. Italian for denomination of controlled and guaranteed origin, to earn the little DOCG sticker from the Italian government, a winemaker must craft their wines not only within specificied geographic locations, but also according to strict guidelines that can vary from aging times and methods to vine output or vineyard density.
For this reason, DOCG wines are often considered the pinnacle of Italian wine quality. Today, we have complied three amazing red wines, all with DOCG status. It is a great way to taste a bit of Italian wine, from all different grapes. A Nebbiolo to make Barolo, a Sangiovese to make Brunello, and a Barbera to make a Nizza.
Shipping included for orders in the Continental US with this set, so feel free to add on other Italian DOCG wines to try!
This set includes:
Wines Included in This Set
Aldo Clerico Barolo Natural Biodynamic Wine
This is one of the best Barolo wines from the Langhe in Piedmont Italy as well as a great value from one of the storied families of Barolo wineries. This Barolo red wine is the maximum expression of the nebbiolo grape from Aldo Clerico. With vineyards right next to those of Domenico Clerico Barolo vineyards, this Barolo is a good substitute for Burgundy wine.
This is Aldo's first wine made from 5 different Barolo designated vineyards surrounding his home in Monforte d'Alba, all within the Bricco San Pietro MGA. He vinifies each vineyard and then does an assemblage, creating each vintage a unique expression of his nebbiolo vineyards. It is also made with native yeast fermentation, so can be called a natural wine.
This garnet colored artisan Barolo has red fruit, rose and spicy leather and tea leaf aromas with elegant structure, long finish leaving a silky mouthfeel. On the nose it is very intense while floral notes mix with typical vineyard scents of violets and red berries. On the palate, the violets blend with licorice flavors and noticeable tannins. A creamy texture from the oak barrels creates a pleasant mix of fresh yet complex flavors.
Type of Wine: Red
Grape: Nebbiolo
Appellation: Barolo DOCG
Alcohol % by Vol: 15%
Vintage: 2016 | 2017 | 2018
Canalino Brunello di Montalcino Organic Biodynamic Natural Wine
This Brunello di Montalcino from winery Canalino is crafted using specially selected sangiovese grapes. A gorgeous ruby color, the nose is a potpourri of intense mature fruit and spice aromas from prune to menthol to leather. The wine is structured, with freshness, minerality and age worthy tannins and a fantastic mouthfeel. A Brunello produced naturally with organic farming and native yeast fermentation and is a vegan wine.
Type of Wine: Red
Grape: Sangiovese
Alcohol % by Vol: 14%
Vintage: 2018
Suggested Pairings: Game meats, roasts, or aged cheeses.
Ivaldi 1613 Nizza Barbera Biodynamic Natural Red Wine
The name of this red wine comes from the siege of Nizza Monferrato in 1613 by the Mantovan army. The women gathered to pray all night, and after the siege was lifted and won by Nizza Monferrato, an oil lamp in the church spontaneously burst into flames, despite the lack of spark and oil. Known as the ‘Miracle of the Lamp’, this wine pays homage to that evening, bearing not only the year as a name, but the image of the oil lamp on the label.
This Nizza DOCG is almost like a Barbera d’Asti riserva, as it is always made with 100% Barbera grapes, but only the best of the best of the Barbera clusters goes into this wine, before it spends 12 months in large used barrels then 2 years resting in the bottle.
Made with native yeast fermentation, it has a pretty ruby red color with garnet reflections. A fruity bouquet transforms into spicy notes as it opens, and on the palate this wine has nice tannins and acidity balanced by a robust body.
A certified sustainable winery, Ivaldi Dario practices regenerative farming.
Type of Wine: Red, Still
Grape(s): Barbera
Appellation: Nizza DOCG
Vintage: 2017
Alcohol % by Vol: 14.5%
Some pairings to try: Aged cheeses, or fatty red meat dishes.
