Malvirà Roero Arneis 2023
$26
Tucked among four estate-owned vineyards in Canale, Piedmont, this organic Roero Arneis is a direct heir to the revival of the Arneis grape. With pale straw hues and greenish highlights, the nose unfolds with fresh citrus, orchard fruit, chamomile, and even a touch of minty pineapple. On the palate, white stone fruit and melon emerge, supported by bright acidity and a saline minerality that lingers with poise. This is a wine of purity and elegance—perfect with caprese, crudités, fresh cheeses, or seafood.
Cocito Langhe Bianco "Ben Turnò" 2023
$28
From one of Neive’s oldest vineyards, this white is 95% Arneis with a touch of Chardonnay. It offers pear, white peach, chamomile, and subtle floral spice notes—a graceful and expressive rendition that earned a 91-point review from Vinous. “Terrific,” says the critic; “drink it over the next few years.” An artful balance between freshness and complexity.
La Spinetta Toscana Vermentino 2024
$27
La Spinetta’s Vermentino comes from sandy, marine-sediment-rich soils in Casanova—where 100% Vermentino vines flourish to impart a distinct, aromatic profile. Expect scents of Mediterranean scrub, white flowers, green apple, orange blossom, and white peach. The palate is fresh, herbaceous, gently mineral, and clean—bright and graceful, with a finely tuned finish.
Viberti Derthona Timorasso 2022
$39
Timorasso—nicknamed the “White Barolo” for its intensity—was nearly extinct until Derthona helped champion its comeback. Viberti’s version radiates elegance, with a delicate lemon-yellow core and greenish glow. The nose is layered with acacia, linden, chamomile, white peach, and floral complexity. On the palate, it’s mineral-driven, structured yet juicy, with firm acidity, wet-rock minerality, and a savory, addictive finish. A wine built for both immediate enjoyment and future evolution.
Paitin Barbera d'Alba “Serra” 2022
$25
From the renowned Paitin estate, this Barbera d'Alba “Serra” is a polished, food-friendly wine. Medium-bodied, it displays smoky blackberry, plum, graphite, and black pepper, with a harmonious interplay of juiciness and chalky structure—a perfect match for hearty pasta or grilled fare. Organically and biodynamically farmed, it’s aged in Slavonian oak for added nuance.
Sottimano “Maté” Brachetto 2024
$26
A jewel of Neive’s single-hectare Brachetto vineyard, “Maté” is Sottimano’s dry, still expression of a grape often seen in sweet, sparkling styles. Aromas of licorice, lavender, sage, and dried strawberry lead beautifully into a palate of bright cherry and raspberry—floral, saline, and refreshingly crisp. It feels like a rosé and drinks with the lift of a Beaujolais—and the perfume of Nebbiolo. Ideal light-bodied red, and delightfully surprising.
Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico 2022
$27
A harmonious blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino, this organically farmed Chianti Classico showcases tart cherry, earthy pepper, and warm baking spices. Wine Spectator scored it 92 for its dense—yet balanced—cherry, raspberry, blackberry flavors, firm tannins, and vivid acidity that holds through the finish. Fermented on indigenous yeasts, with a combination of cement and wooden vat aging, this wine is both traditional and refined, ready for grilled meats or risotto. The 2022 vintage also benefited from warm days and cool nights, enhancing aromatics and freshness.
Casetta Barbaresco 2019
$55
This classic Barbaresco (Nebbiolo) matured for 24 months in Slavonian barriques, revealing intense aromas of black cherries, cranberries, fig, carob, and rose petals. Elegant, full-bodied, and complex, it delivers a persistent finish that speaks to both finesse and depth. The 2019 vintage is widely regarded as a “classic year” in Piedmont, offering excellent aging potential and balance. A wine of stature for introspective sipping or pairing with rich meats and aged cheeses.