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Vias Imports Ltd., 875 Sixth Ave, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10001 USA • Tel. (212) 629-0200 • Fax (212) 629-0262 • www.viaswine.com • @viaswineNovember 2018 • Issue XII • NEW YORK

VolcanicIAS

A roundup of our best

VOLCANIC WINES

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PRODUCER OF THE MONTH

THE VOLCANIC WINERIES

SALINA IS ONE OF SEVEN islands in the Aeolian archipelago off of Sicily, which has been shifted, destroyed, and reborn time and time again by volcanic activity throughout the past several millennia. Many locals even refer to them as the “shape shifting,” islands; pieces of land that seem to be living, breathing, observably evolving versions of the planet we reside on.

Approaching Salina island from a distance, it is hard to imagine the tranquil, lush vegetation underneath

volcanic plumes of ash and smoke. But traveling further inward, you cannot help but notice a set of steep twin mountains, extinct volcanoes, that dominate the landscape at the center of the island.

Luckily for Salina’s 4000 permanent residents, there has not been a volcanic eruption in nearly 13,000 years on the island. And luckier still for the residents who have chosen to make a living out of winemaking on the island, those

ancient eruptions have enriched the soil here with plenty of organic and mineral substances of volcanic origin.

“Volcanic wines,” as they are sometimes referred to, have been around for centuries, but only recently have they become somewhat of a hot topic in the wine industry. The concept of terroir in general refers to the idea that a wine’s environment can be expressed in a way that is experienced in the glass, and wines

Volcanic soils of Salina, Italy

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that come from volcanic soils are no exception. What these soils tend to have in common is poor fertility, physical and mineral complexity, and a porous nature that allows water to flow through them, and into root systems. While common sense may imply that lava is the reason why volcanic soils are so distinct, the complexities actually arise from ash deposits. When a volcano erupts, ash is forcefully ejected from the vent at such a high velocity that it can spread hundreds to thousands of kilometers away from the volcano itself. This ash generally consists of fragments of pulverized rock, minerals, and volcanic glass, with the largest fragments falling closest to the eruption site, and the smaller fragments being dispersed further away. Lava flows then fill the ashy soil further with minerals and nutrients as they creep along, resulting in the truly unique soil that we call volcanic.

Vines that grow in volcanic microclimates are cultivated in inherently infertile and stressful soil conditions, which causes them to produce grapes in smaller bunches and with thicker skins. The result is added complexity, structure and richness, in addition to the minerality indirectly absorbed from the soil itself. The distinctness of each microclimate creates vastly different wines region to region, but the common denominators of wines made from volcanic soils tend to be complexity, elegance, and an undeniable sense of place.

On the right, we feature many examples of Vias’s volcanic wineries.

IL CHIOSSOGattinara, Piedmont

VOLCANO: Sesia Supervolcano SOIL TYPE: Acid soil almost exclusively composedof porphyries stonesLAST ERUPTION: 282 million years ago

There are only six active supervolcanoes in the world, including Yellowstone, Long Valley and Valles in the United States.

COLOSISalina Island

VOLCANO: Fossa delle Felci and Monte dei Porri SOIL TYPE: High in basalt and mineralsLAST ERUPTION: 14,000 years ago

*More about Colosi on page 14

DONATO D’ANGELOBasilicata

VOLCANO: Mount VultureSOIL TYPE: Primarily composed of volcanic glass, locally called “pozzolana.”LAST ERUPTION: 40,000 years ago

TERREDORA DI PAOLOIrpinia, Campania

VOLCANO: Mount Vesuvius (part of the Campanian volcanic arc)SOIL TYPE: Predominantly sandyLAST ERUPTION: March 17–23, 1944

ACINUMEastern Soave, Veneto

VOLCANO: Eroded volcanoes that are long-goneSOIL TYPE: Primarily basalt and tufaLAST ERUPTION: Unknown

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CORTE DEI PAPI, Lazio PALLAVICINI, LazioARGILLAE, Orvieto, Umbria

VOLCANO: Former volcanic complex of the Vulsini MountainsSOIL TYPE: TuffaceousLAST ERUPTION: 104 BC

Gattinara vineyards

Salina’s twin volcanoes

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globalLO TROSPriorat, Spain

SOIL TYPE: The soil is acid, poor in organic matter but rich in slate. The Paleozoic bedrock, called llicorella, consists of reddish and black carboniferous slate with small particles of mica and quartzite that reflect and conserve the heat.

KENEFICK RANCHCalistoga, California

VON STRASSERNapa, California

SOIL TYPE: There is massive soil diversity throughout Napa Valley including 33 soil series and more than 100 soil variations with volcanic origin.

BODEGA VOLCANES DE CHILEvarious, Chile

Chile has over 2,900 volcanoes and the vineyards are located in different valleys across the country with deeper sub-soils rich in volcanic matter. The wines come ONLY from vineyards that contain volcanic soils.

Volcanic stone from the Lo Tros vineyards

Volcanic stone from Bodega Volcanes vineyards

KARASArmavir, Armenia

VOLCANO: Mount Ararat (Turkey) featured on front coverSOIL TYPE: Stony, heavy soil of volcanic origin.LAST ERUPTION: July 2, 1840

Mt. Vesuvius looms

ITALIAN PORTFOLIOWINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

ARVERO Campania Limoncello NV 91 WE

BARICCI Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 97 WE, 93 WS, 95 VM

BROGLIA Piedmont Gavi La Meirana 2017 90 DEC

BROGLIA Piedmont Gavi La Meirana 2016 90 WA, 90 WS

BROGLIA Piedmont Gavi Vecchia Annata 2009 91 DEC

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 94 JS, 93+ WA, 91 VM, 93 WS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Gualto Riserva 2012 92 WA, 93 VM, 95 WS, 92 JS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Paesaggio 2012 93 JS, 93 WA, 93 WS, 93 VM, 90 WE

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Rosso Poderuccio 2016 90 JS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Rosso Poderuccio 2015 90 JS

CAMIGLIANO Tuscany Rosso di Montalcino 2016 90 WS, 90 JS

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Campo alle Comete 2015 95 JS

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Stupore Bolgheri Rosso 2016 94 WS, 93 WE, 90 JS

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Stupore Bolgheri Rosso 2015 91 JS, 91 WE

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 90 JS

CAMPO ALLE COMETE Tuscany Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 91 JS

CANTELE Puglia Amativo 2014 90 WS

CANTELE Puglia Negroamaro Rosato 2016 90 WA

CASTELLO DI SPESSA Friuli Pinot Grigio 2016 90 WA

CASTELLO DI SPESSA Friuli Sauvignon Blanc 2015 90 WE

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Cerasuolo 2016 91 VM

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Malandrino 2015 91 VM

CATALDI MADONNA Abruzzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Toni 2013 92+ VM

CECI Puglia Nero di Troia Castel del Monte 2011 90 WS

CERBAIOLA (SALVIONI) Tuscany Brunello Di Montalcino 2013 97 WE, 93 WA, 96 VM

ITALIAN PORTFOLIO

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*Producers listed alphabetically

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90+ point guideWA=Wine Advocate • WE=Wine Enthusiast • WS=Wine Spectator •

W&S=Wine & Spirits Magazine VM=Vinous Media • JS=James Suckling • DEC=Decanter • 3B=Tre Biccieri

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Chianti Colli Senesi 2016 91 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Chianti Colli Senesi 2015 JS92

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Rosso di Montepulciano 2015 91 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Manero Bianco 2015 90 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Manero Rosso 2016 90 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vino Nobile 2014 91 JS, 3B

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vino Nobile 2015 92 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vino Nobile Riserva 2013 91 JS, 91+ WA

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vino Nobile Riserva 2012 3B, 92 VM, 92 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL Tuscany Vin Santo 2006 90 WE

COLOSI Sicilia Passito 2011 90 WA

COLPETRONE Umbria Rosso di Montefalco 2013 92 JS

COLPETRONE Umbria Rosso di Montefalco 2012 91 JS

COLPETRONE Umbria Sagrantino di Montefalco 2011 93 JS

COLPETRONE Umbria Sagrantino di Montefalco 2010 93 JS, 90 WS

COLPETRONE Umbria Sagrantino di Montefalco Sacer 2009 92 WS, 92 JS

COLPETRONE Umbria Sagrantino di Montefalco Gold 2007 90 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barbera d’Asti 2016 90 WS, 90 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barbera d’Alba Lablu 2015 90 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Brunate 2013 94 JS, 92 WA, 93 WS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Brunate 2012 92 WS, 92 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Brunate 2011 95 JS, 94 WA, 92 W&S

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi Riserva 1752 2010 99 JS, 95 WS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi Riserva 1752 2009 98 JS, 95+ WA, 94 WS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi 2014 94 JS, 93 WS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi 2013 95 JS, 94 WA, 92 WE, 93 WS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cannubi 2012 95 JS, 93 WS, 93 WA, 92 WE

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cerequio 2013 93 WS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Cerequio 2013 94 WS, 94 JS, 93 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Lecinquevigne 2013 93 WA, 93 WE, 92 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont G.D. Chardonnay 2015 93 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Lecinquevigne 2012 93 JS, 92+ WA, 92 WS, 91 WE

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Liste 2013 94 JS

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DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Liste 2012 95 JS, 93 WA

DAMILANO Piedmont Barolo Liste 2010 95 WA, 93 JS

DAMILANO Piedmont Nebbiolo d’Alba Marghe 2015 91+ WA, 90 WS, 92 JS

DONATO D’ANGELO Basilicata Aglianico del Vulture 2012 92 VM

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Cabernet S, Missoni 2015 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Cabernet S, Missoni 2014 93 WS, 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Cerasuolo Giambattista 2012 3B, 91 VM, 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Chardonnay Ferretti 2015 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Chardonnay Ferretti 2014 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Frappato Carolina Marengo 2015 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Frappato Carolina Marengo 2014 92 WS, 92 JS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Gianfranco Ferre Passito 2014 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Grillo Carolina Marengo 2014 91 VM

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Merlot Valentino 2014 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Nero d’Avola Versace 2015 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Nero d’Avola Versace 2014 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Pinot Noir L’Eterno 2015 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Pinot Noir L’Eterno 2014 91 1S

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO Sicily Pinot Noir L’Eterno 2011 91 JS

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 93 WA, 93 JS

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 92 JS, 94 WA, 92 VM

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2012 93 WA, 92 WE, 92 JS, 92 VM

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2011 94 JS, 92+ WA, 90 WE

FOSSACOLLE Tuscany Rosso di Montalcino 2013 90 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Baffonero 2016 93 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Baffonero 2015 94 WS, 94 WA, 93 VM

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Baffonero 2014 3B, 94 VM, 90 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Le Sughere 2016 93 WS, 91 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Le Sughere 2015 91 WA, 93 VM

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Ornello 2016 92 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Ornello 2015 92 WS, 90 WA, 92 VM

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Poggio alla Guardia 2016 90 WS, 92 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Poggio alla Guardia 2015 92 WS

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FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Rocca di Frassinello 2016 92 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D Tuscany Rocca di Frassinello 2015 93 WS, 93 WA, 95 VM

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Pecchia 2015 96 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Pecchia 2013 95 WA, 95 VM, 95 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Rosso 2017 93-94 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Rosso 2016 96-97 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Rosso 2015 94 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Rosso 2014 93 JS, 90 WA, 93 JS, 92 VM, 95 DEC

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Valletta 2015 90 VM, 92 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Gagliole Valletta 2014 92 VM, 91 WA, 91 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Rubiolo Chianti 2016 92 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Rubiolo Chianti 2015 90+ WA, 92 JS

GAGLIOLE Tuscany Rubiolo Chianti 2014 92 JS, 90 VM

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder Mazzon) 2014 92 JS

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder Mazzon) 2013 93 VM, 92 WA

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder Mazzon) 2012 91 W&S

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir Riserva 2012 93 WA, 92 W&S, 92 VM, 92 JS

GOTTARDI Alto Adige Pinot Noir Bruno 2010 90 VM

IL CHIOSSO Piedmont Ghemme 2008 90 WS

IL POLLENZA Marche Angera Bianco 2016 92 JS

IL POLLENZA Marche Porpora 2013 93 JS

IL POLLENZA Marche Cosmino Rosso 2013 93 JS, 90 WS

IL POLLENZA Marche Cosmino Rosso 2011 95 JS, 90 WS

IL POLLENZA Marche Il Pollenza Rosso 2013 94 JS

IL POLLENZA Marche Il Pollenza Rosso 2011 90 WS

IL POLLENZA Marche Il Pollenza Rosso 2010 93 JS

LA LASTRA Tuscany Vernaccia di San G. Riserva 2016 92 WS, 92 WE

LA LASTRA Tuscany Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2016 91 WS, 91 WE

LA LASTRA Tuscany Chianti Colli Senesi 2012 90 W&S

LA PODERINA Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino 2013 92 WE , 94 WA, 92+ VM, 93 JS

LA PODERINA Tuscany Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Abate Riserva 2012 93 WA, 92 JS

LA PODERINA Tuscany Rosso di Montalcino 2016 91+ WA

LE SALETTE Veneto Amarone 2013 93 VM, 91 WE, 94 W&S

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LE SALETTE Veneto Amarone La Marega 2014 90 WS

LE SALETTE Veneto Amarone La Marega 2013 93 WE, 92+ VM, 92 W&S

LE SALETTE Veneto Amarone Pergole Vece 2012 93 WE, 92+ VM

LE SALETTE Veneto I Progni Valpolicella Ripasso 2015 90 W&S

LUISA, TENUTA Friuli Friulano 2016 91 JS

LUISA, TENUTA Friuli Sauvignon 2016 91 JS

LUISA, TENUTA Friuli Pinot Grigio 2016 92 JS

LUISA, TENUTA Friuli Refosco 2013 91 JS

MONTONALE Lombardy Trebbiano Orestilla Lugana 2016 96 DEC, 91 WS

MONTONALE Lombardy Trebbiano Orestilla Lugana 2015 95 DEC

MONTONALE Lombardy Montunal 2017 92 DEC

MONTERUFOLI Tuscany Vermentino Toscana 2016 91 JS

MONTERUFOLI Tuscany Val di Cornia 2011 92 JS

PACHERHOF Alto Adige Riesling 2015 90 W&S

PACHERHOF Alto Adige Sylvaner 2015 91+ WA

PACHERHOF Alto Adige Sylvaner Alte Reben 2015 92 WA

PALLAVICINI Lazio Amarasco 2015 90+ VM

PALLAVICINI Lazio Casa Romana 2013 91 VM, 90 WA

PALLAVICINI Lazio Frascati Superiore Poggio Verde 2016 90 VM

PALLAVICINI Lazio Malvasia Puntinata Roma 2016 91 VM

PALLAVICINI Lazio Malvasia Puntinata Stillato 2015 95 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo Bussia 2013 93 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo Bussia 2012 94 JS, 94 W&S, 93 VM, 93 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo Le Coste 2012 93 JS, 93 WS, 93 W&S, 90 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo San Giuseppe 2013 96 JS, 93 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Barolo San Giuseppe 2012 92 JS, 92 WS, 92 W&S, 91 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Botti Langhe Nebbiolo 2015 91 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Bricco Botti Dogliani Superiore 2015 92 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Bricco Botti Dogliani Superiore 2013 90 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Dolcetto Dogliani San Luigi 2016 91 WS, 90 WA, 91 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Dolcetto Dogliani San Luigi 2015 90 WS

PECCHENINO Piedmont Dolcetto Dogliani Siri d’Jermu 2015 94 VM

PECCHENINO Piedmont Dolcetto Dogliani Siri d’Jermu 2013 92 JS, 90 VM, 90 WE, 90 W&S

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PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Asili 2013 97 VM, 96 WE, 95 WS, 96 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont 2013 96+ VM, 97 WE, 95 WS, 95 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano 2013 95+ VM, 96 WE, 96 WS, 95 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota 2013 94 VM, 94 WE, 94 WS, 94 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2014 (93-95) WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Ovello 2013 96 VM, 94 WE, 95 WS, 95+ WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Pajé 2013 96 VM, 94 WE, 94 WS, 93 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Pora 2014 (91-93) WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Pora 2013 94 VM, 94 WE, 95 WS, 92 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja 2013 96 VM, 97 WE, 96 WS, 96 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo 2013 93 VM, 97 WE, 94 WS, 95 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco 2015 93 WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Barbaresco 2014 92 WS, 94 WA, 92 JS, 93 VM

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Nebbiolo Langhe 2016 91+ WA

PROD.DEL BARBARESCO Piedmont Nebbiolo Langhe 2015 90 WA

RAMPOLLA Tuscany Chianti Classico 2015 93 JS, 93 VM

RAMPOLLA Tuscany D’Alceo 2013 100 VM, 96 JS, 96 WE, 95 WS

RAMPOLLA Tuscany Sammarco 2013 98 VM, 94 JS, 93 WE, 97 WS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Carmenere 2010 93 WA

SAN LEONARDO Trentino San Leonardo 2011 3B, 93 WA, 92 WS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino San Leonardo 2010 3B, 95 WA, 91 WS, 93 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Terre di San Leonardo 2014 90 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Terre di San Leonardo 2013 90+ WA, 90 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Vette Sauvignon Blanc 2015 90 WA, 91 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Villa Gresti 2011 92 WA, 92 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Villa Gresti 2010 92 WA, 92 JS

SAN LEONARDO Trentino Villa Gresti 2009 91 WA

SANTA TRESA Sicily Avulisi Nero d’Avola 2013 90 W&S

STATTI Calabria Arvino 2015 91 WE

STATTI Calabria Arvino 2012 90 WA

STATTI Calabria Gaglioppo Batasarro 2013 90 WE

STATTI Calabria Gaglioppo Batasarro 2012 90 WS

STRASSERHOF Alto Adige Sylvaner 2016 90+ WA

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TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Aglianico 2015 92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Rosaenovae 2017 90 VM

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Rosaenovae 2016 91 VM

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Greco di Tufo Loggia della Serra 2016 93 JS, 90 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Coda di Volpe 2016 92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Falanghina Corte di Giso 2016 90 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Fiano di Avellino 2016 93 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Fiano di Avellino CampoRe 2013 94 JS, 90 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Lacryma Christi Rosso 2015 92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Taurasi Fatica Contadina 2012 90 DEC

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Taurasi Fatica Contadina 2011 92 WE, 93 JS, 92 WS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Taurasi Pago dei Fusi 2010 93 WE, 92 JS, 93 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO Campania Taurasi Pago dei Fusi 2009 93 WA, 90 VM

TERRE DI PRINCIPE Campania Casavecchia Centomoggia 2012 91 WA

TERRE DI PRINCIPE Campania Pallagrello Bianco Fontanavigna 2012 90 WA

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Chardonnay Vie di Romans 2015 91 WE, 90+ VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Chardonnay Ciampagnis Vieris 2015 90 WE, 94 JS, 90+ VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Dolée Friulano 2015 91 VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Flors di Uis 2015 92 W&S, 91 WE, 92 JS, 90 WS, 93 VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Pinot Grigio Dessimis 2015 90 W&S, 93 JS, 92 VM

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Sauvignon Blanc Piere 2015 91 WE, 93 JS, 90+ VM, 91 W&S

VIE DI ROMANS Friuli Sauvignon Blanc Vieris 2015 96 JS, 91+ VM, 92 W&S

GLOBAL PORTFOLIO

WINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

BODEGA NOEMIA Patagonia A Lisa Malbec 2017 93 JS, 93 WA, 92 VM

BODEGA NOEMIA Patagonia A Lisa Sémillon 2017 92 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA Patagonia J Alberto Malbec 2015 93 JS, 91+ VM, 94 WA, 91 WS

BODEGA NOEMIA Patagonia J Alberto Malbec 2016 94 JS, 90 WA

BODEGA NOEMIA Patagonia J Alberto Malbec 2017 94 JS, 94+ WA

BODEGA NOEMIA Patagonia Noemia Malbec 2014 96 WA, 95 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA Patagonia Noemia Malbec 2015 93 WS, 94 JS, 96 WA, 93+ VM

BODEGA NOEMIA Patagonia Noemia Malbec 2016 96 JS, 97+ WA

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BODEGA MALMA Patagonia Extra Brut Sparkling Cuvée NV 90 JS

BODEGA MALMA Patagonia Malbec Finca La Papay 2017 90 JS

GOUGUENHEIM Argentina Malbec Sparkling NV 91 DEC

ARMENIAWINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

KARAS Armenia Classic Reserve Blend 2013 90 WA

AUSTRIAWINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

ALLRAM Austria Riesling Gaisberg Reserva 2013 92 WE

CHILEWINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

BODEGA VOLCANES Chile Chardonnay Tectonia 2016 92 JS

BODEGA VOLCANES Chile Red Blend Tectonia 2015 92 JS, 90 W&S

BODEGA VOLCANES Chile Pinot Noir Tectonia 2015 90 JS

BODEGA VOLCANES Chile Parinacota 2015 90 JS, 91 W&S

FRANCEWINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

CH. STE EULALIE Languedoc La Liviniere Minervois 2015 90 WS

CHATEAU LA MARZELLE Bordeaux St. Emilion/Bordeaux 2014 91 WS, 93 WE, 92 WA, 93 JS

CHATEAU LA MARZELLE Bordeaux St. Emilion/Bordeaux 2015 92 WE, 92 WA, 96 JS

CHATEAU LA MARZELLE Bordeaux St. Emilion/Bordeaux 2017 (89-90) JS

CHATEAU MAURAC Bordeaux Haut-Médoc 2012 91 WE

CHATEAU MAURAC Bordeaux Haut-Médoc 2015 92 WE, (91-92) JS

DOMAINE CHAMFORT Rhone Rasteau 2015 90 WA

DOMAINE CHATEAUMAR Rhone Secret de nos Vignes Chateauneuf du Pape 2016 (91-93) VM

DOMAINE CHATEAUMAR Rhone Secret de nos Vignes Chateauneuf du Pape 2015 (91-93) VM

DOMAINE CHEVALIER Rhone Marius Red Blend 2015 91 WA

DOMAINE CHEVALIER Rhone Marius Red Blend 2016 90 WS

DOMAINE GILLES NOBLET Burgundy Pouilly-Fuisse La Collange 2015 91 WS

DOMAINE GILLES NOBLET Burgundy Pouilly-Fuisse La Collange 2016 90 WS

DOMAINE GUY AMIOT Burgundy Chassagne Montrachet Old Vines Blanc 2014 90 WS

DOMAINE GUY AMIOT Burgundy Chassagne Montrachet Vergers 1er Cru 2014 90 WS

DOMAINE GUY AMIOT Burgundy Chassagne Montrachet Caillerets 1er Cru 2014 90 WS

DOMAINE GUY AMIOT Burgundy Chassagne Montrachet Champsgains 1er Cru 2014 92 WS

DOMAINE JACQUES GIRARDIN Burgundy Santenay Clos Rousseau 1er Cru 2015 92 WE

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DOMAINE MOREUX Loire Sancerre Les Bouffants 2016 91 WE

DOMAINE MOREUX Loire Sancerre Les Monts Damnés 2015 93 WE

DOMAINE MOREUX Loire Sancerre Les Monts Damnés 2016 93 WE

DOMAINE RASPAIL-AY Rhone Gigondas 2016 93-95 VM

DOMAINE RASPAIL-AY Rhone Gigondas 2015 (91-93) WA

EMILE BEYER Alsace Pinot Gris Tradition 2016 92 WE

EMILE BEYER Alsace Gewurztraminer Tradition 2016 92 WE

EMILE BEYER Alsace Gewurztraminer Pfersigberg 1er Cru 2015 93 WE

EMILE BEYER Alsace Pinot Gris Eguisheim 2016 92 WE

EMILE BEYER Alsace Pinot Noir Eguisheim 2015 90 JS

EMILE BEYER Alsace Riesling Tradition 2015 90 WE

EMILE BEYER Alsace Riesling Eguisheim 2016 92 WE

EMILE BEYER Alsace Riesling Pfersigberg 1er Cru 2016 94 WE, 92 JS

EMILE BEYER Alsace Riesling Pfersigberg 1er Cru 2014 90 WA

J.M. GOBILLARD Champagne Champagne Brut NV 90 WS

J.M. GOBILLARD Champagne Champagne 1er Cru Grand Reserve NV 91 WS, 91 WE

J.M. GOBILLARD Champagne Champagne Brut Rose NV 90 WS

PORTUGALWINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Touriga Nacional 2015 91 WS, 93 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Touriga Nacional 2015 92 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Tinto Red 2015 93 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Tinto Red 2014 93 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Tinto Red 2013 92 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Tinto Red 2012 93 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Tinto Red 2011 90 JS, 92 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Petit Verdot 2015 92 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Petit Verdot 2014 92 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro R de Romaneira 2013 90 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Red Reserva 2015 95 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Red Reserva 2014 95 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Duoro Red Reserva 2013 95 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Porto 10 Year Old Tawny Port NV 90 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Porto Late Bottled Vintage Port 2012 93 WA

PORTUGAL

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Quinta da Romaneira Porto Vintage Port 2015 92 WE

Quinta da Romaneira Porto Vintage Port 2011 95 WS

SPAINWINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Crianza 2014 90 JS

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Crianza 2015 91 WA, 91 JS

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Garnacha Cepas Viejas 2015 93 JS

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Reserva 2012 92 WA, 92 JS

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Terruno 2010 93 WA

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Terruno 2011 90 JS

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Viura Cepas Viejas 2012 90 WA, 91 JS

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Parcela 1 2015 91 JS

FINCA LA EMPERATRIZ Rioja Parcela 1 2012 90 WA, 93 JS

LOS TROS Catalonia Priorat 2015 90 DEC

LOS TROS Catalonia Priorat 2013 90 WS

UNITED STATESWINERY REGION WINE VTG SCORE(S)

KENEFICK RANCH Sonoma Pickett Road Red 2011 90 WS

KENEFICK RANCH Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc 2015 90 WS

KENEFICK RANCH Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 90 WE

KENEFICK RANCH Sonoma Cabernet Franc 2013 90 WE

MARIMAR ESTATE Sonoma Pinot Noir Mas Cavalls 2014 90 WE

MARIMAR ESTATE Sonoma Pinot Noir Mas Cavalls 2013 90 WA

MARIMAR ESTATE Sonoma Chardonnay La Masia 2016 90 WS, 90 WE

MARIMAR ESTATE Sonoma Chardonnay La Masia 2015 92 WS

MARIMAR ESTATE Sonoma Chardonnay Acero 2016 90 WE

MARIMAR ESTATE Sonoma Albarino 2016 90 WE

MARIMAR ESTATE Sonoma Pinot Noir Cristina 2013 91 WA

MARIMAR ESTATE Sonoma Pinot Noir Cristina 2012 90 WE

VON STRASSER Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyard 2013 90 WE

VON STRASSER Napa Reserve Red 2013 92 WE

SPAIN

UNITED STATES

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Salina is a small island in the Aeolian island chain, an archipelago of volcanic origin with stunning natural beauty. It has become a popular destination for tourists seeking a unique environment with landscape characterized by the pristine beaches, glittering sea, mysterious coves, warm sunsets, and especially for its famous nectar, Malvasia delle Lipari.

Out of all the Aeolian islands, Salina has best been able to safeguard and enhance the production of Malvasia wine. According to the ancient Greek historian Diodorus Siculus, the Malvasia vine was imported to the island of Lipari by the first Greek colonizers around 588 B.C. It is thought that the first Malvasia vines were planted in Capo Gramignazzi, Salina, near the end of the eighteenth century.

In the second half of the eighteenth century, a period of flourishing trade began from the islands to mainland Europe. Up until the first half of the nineteenth century, the cultivation of Malvasia was very extensive throughout the island of Salina and wine exports exceeded 3000 hectoliters per year, reaching destinations around the world. However, with the infiltration of phylloxera, the vineyards of Salina were destroyed, which caused a mass migration of the island's population.

In the 1950s, the Cantina Sperimentale di Milazzo, a group dedicated to ongoing vineyard experiments, was largely responsible for the recovery of Malvasia cultivation on Salina. New vineyards were planted throughout the island, and the production technique was improved.

Today, Malvasia delle Lipari is a DOP wine, and has been designated as such since 1973. It is obtained from 95% white Malvasia grapes, with the remaining 5% coming from a red grape called Corinto Nero. The viticulture style in Salina is referred by locals as "heroic," because of the treacherous steep terrains, narrow rows of vines, and relatively small plots that cover the volcanic terrain. The training systems used are primarily espalier or counter espalier, and all operations must be conducted by hand.

The bunch of Malvasia is, on average, sparse and golden-yellow

in color, with thin skin and a rich, aromatic flavor profile. The aromaticity is due to the presence of the same terpenes (aromatic organic compounds found in many plants) found in Moscato grapes, in both the skin and the juice of the fruit.

Traditionally, Malvasia grapes are left to dry on the vine in the case of a late harvest, or harvested normally, with the best bunches being laid out on racks called canizze where the bunches dry in the sun over the next 10-15 days. During the day, the canizze are exposed to the sun during the day, and sheltered in ventilated areas at night (or on rainy or humid days). When the bunches of grapes are well-dried and withered, they are destemmed and crushed. The must is then left to ferment in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.

Colosi's cellar is surrounded by vineyards of Malvasia, which is contained by terraces made of traditional stone walls. The vineyards are located in Capo Faro and Contrada Porri. The underground cellar follows the rigid regulations that protect the environment of the Aeolian archipelago, and maintains a constant temperature for the optimum conservation of the wines. It is made up of local stones, in perfect symbiosis with the surrounding environment.

COLOSI, SALINA, and the story of Malvasia delle Lipari

The origin of the term "Malvasia delle Lipari" derives from a Christian legend at the time of Muslim domination. It tells of a farmer who was once carrying an amphora full of Moscato wine, when he ran into the Arab governor. The governor asked what was inside the amphora, and to disguise its contents, the farmer replied, "malva juice" and begged God to transform the wine. (Malva, sometimes called mallow in English, is an edible, purple-colored flower that grows in Asia, Europe, and Africa. The English word "mauve," describing a light purple color, comes from the French word for the flower.) To the farmer's surprise, his prayers were granted, and when the governor drank from the amphora, he made an expression of disgust at the bitter drink.

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Colosi winery has reached its fourth generation in winemaking..

Today, Piero Colosi and his son Pietro, both enologists, follow all steps

of winemaking in order to obtain wines with strong personalities,

great freshness and with a traditional style. Piero Colosi has a magic

wand on two different circles of production in and around the island.

The tradition of the family regarding the production of the Malvasia

wine goes back to the 70’s, when Pietro Colosi bought the first

vineyard plots in Salina. Today, the winery includes 7 hectares in Salina

(a small island in the Aeolian Archipelago), in Gramignazzi, in the

borough of Malfa. This area is recognized as one of the best, both for

its exposure and for the nature of the soil, which being of volcanic

origin, is particularly suitable for vine cultivation. The planting of the

vines, difficult due the morphology of the soil, was carried out in

terraces by restoring the old dry-stone walls; “Guyot’” pruning

consists in leaving only a few buds, since, due to the impossibility

of watering during the hottest months, the plants undergo really

hard times.

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