We are an importer and agent of small family estate wineries producing organic biodiverse wines.
The estates we represent use sustainable growing methods to make earth-friendly wines with an artisan wine making process that reflects the regional characteristics.
By importing wines from these small family estates, we are helping to protect unique grape varietals, winemaking styles from environmentally sustainable growers, and world-class producers.
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Bocale Montefalco Sagrantino Ennio
is a rich, powerful wine with an approachable style. An elegant, rounded profile that exposes the essence the historic Sagrantino grape varietal.
Limited production, Numbered bottles
Aromas of blackberries, currants with notes of pepper and vanilla. Well-structured with smooth tannins, a long complex and beautiful finish.
Grapes: 100% Sagrantino.
Harvest: second half of October. Handpicked grapes from the highest vineyard parcel.
Vinification: manual maceration in open wooden barrels with daily manual punching down by Ennio himself. Wine does not undergo any kind of stabilization and filtration.
Maturation: in 1000 liters French oak barrels for 24 months and in bottles for other 12 months.
Cellar: for 7 years can go 20 years or more
Pairings: BBQ Steaks, Cinghiale (Wild Boar) , black truffle risotto, Pasta with meat sauce, and aged cheeses.
Serving temperature 18° - 20° C
BCLDB SKU: 477442
Bocale Montefalco Sagrantino, made exclusively from grapes of the native Sagrantino, this wine combines perfectly aromatic expressiveness and structural elegance, with great character and personality.
Aromas of blackberries and currants, with notes of peppercorn and vanilla.
Well-structured wine with smooth tannins, good length typical of the variety.
Grapes: 100% Sagrantino.
Harvest: second half of October. Handpicked from the vineyards.
Vinification: maceration of at least 40 days only with natural enzymes. Wine does not undergo any kind of stabilization and filtration. Presence of sediments should be considered a guarantee of authenticity.
Aging: French oak barrels for 24 months and in bottles for other 12 months.
Cellar: for 7 years can go 20 years or more
Pairings: Hearty pasta dishes, Grilled and roasted red meats, aged cheeses.
BCLDB SKU: 111693
Bocale Montefalco Rosso is a typical Umbrian wine with great versatility, which can match the complexity of a great wine with freshness and drinkability. It’s made mostly from the grapes of Sangiovese with a small percentage of Sagrantino, Merlot and Colorino.
Grapes: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 10% Merlot and 5% Colorino.
Harvest: last ten days of September – early October. Handpicked from the vineyards.
Vinification: exclusively with natural enzymes. Wine does not undergo any kind of stabilization and filtration. Presence of sediments should be considered a guarantee of authenticity.
Aging: in barrels and barriques use for about 12 months and then aged in bottle for at least 6 months.
Pairing: Excellent with pizza and pasta dishes, Salmon, Lamb and Poultry, cold cuts and cheeses.
BCLDB SKU: 278455
Bocale Trebbiano Spoletino
A wine obtained exclusively by grapes from the indigenous vines of Trebbiano Spoletino, a wine of great elegance, seasonings and evolutionary capacity.
Grapes: Trebbiano Spoletino 100%.
Harvest: on the second ten days of October. Picked by hand.
Vinification: cold maceration of the cuticle for 12-18 hours, then cold static purification and fermentation with natural yeasts at the temperature of 18 degrees for some weeks, it continues with the maturation on the yeasts for some months.
Maturation: in barrels of steel for six months.
Aging: a wine that can mature in bottle for a minimum of 4-5 years.
Pairings: great with white meat, fish and fresh cheese.
BCLDB SKU: 287100
The company covers 10 hectares, of which 6 are vineyards and having an average annual production of 35,000 bottles. The vineyard is treated with natural grass regeneration techniques (land planting), using only organic and mineral fertilizers without the use of chemical products or herbicides. The wines are all natural, homemade with an artisan process that reflects the regional characteristics.
The fermentation takes place exclusively with native yeasts. The wine is produced without microfiltration and thermal stabilization. The ageing takes place in French oak barrels.
The wines are sold only after a thorough process of aging in the bottle has occurred. The energy used for the entire production comes from renewable sources using a photovoltaic system.
The story of the Fiano grape variety in Apulia region dates back 8 centuries as Frederick II favourite white wine during a feast. We used soft cold pressing to enhance the characteristic features of Fiano and to preserve the delicate citrus and tropical notes.
100% Fiano
Certified Organic & Vegan
We use the artisanal method of clarifying the wine and use no animal byproducts.
Fermentation
20 days at 16°C
Aging
6 months on its own yeasts .
Alcohol
12.5%
Straw-yellow colour; The nose is complex and evolves positively over time; It shows hints of white flowers, green apple, fennel, mint, lime, almond and black tea; On the palate it is fresh and sapid.
Pairings: Seafood and poultry aperitifs and Seafood with white wine sauce.
Linguine Alle Vongole.
Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa.
Pugliese Chicken and Potatoes Roast.
Amazing pairing with creamy cheeses (Burrata, Ricotta, Stracciatella)
BCLDB SKU: 444136
“Trosè” comes from Nero di Troia grapes vinified in rose, hence its name.
100% Nero di Troia
Certified Organic & Vegan
We use the artisanal method of clarifying the wine and use no animal byproducts.
Fermentation & Wine Making
4 hours grape skin contact, 12 days of fermentation at 16°C
Aging
Bottle
Alcohol
12.5%
Tasting Notes
Cherry pink colour; Intense aromas of violets, fresh berries and spices.
Fresh and structured on the palate.
Pairings: Charcuterie, Crab, Lobster, Salmon, savory Chicken Roasts and aged Cacciocavallo and Pecorino Cheese.
BCLDB SKU: 277333
Falanghina is a wine grape of Greek origins and widespread in Campania. It expresses its full potential in northern Puglia thanks to the pedoclimatic conditions that are favourable to its nature.
100% Falanghina
Certified Organic & Vegan
We use the artisanal method of clarifying the wine and use no animal byproducts.
Fermentation & Wine Making
30 days at 16°C
6 hours skin contact
Aging
6 months on its own yeasts .
Alcohol
12.5%
Straw-yellow colour; The nose is complex and evolves positively over time; It shows hints of white flowers, green apple, fennel, mint, lime, almond and black tea; On the palate it is fresh and sapid.
Pairings: Veggie risotto, grilled fish, salmon or tuna steak, fish soups, aged cheeses.
BCLDB SKU: 95070
Legend tells that the Greek hero Diomede, brought Nero di Troia from Troy to Gargano. Historians also say that Frederick II loved the taste the “full-bodied wine of Troy.” For a long time it has been a grape variety used to strengthen the weaker wines, but only in recent times has it been shown that vinifying it in purity produces wines of absolute value.
100% Nero di Troia
Certified Organic and Vegan
We use the artisanal method of clarifying the wine and use no animal byproducts.
Fermentation & Wine Making
30 days at 16°C
15 days skin contact
Aging
18 months in steel tanks and 8 months in bottle
Alcohol
13.5%
Tasting notes
Ruby red colour, with entrancing hints of blackberries, currants, violets and spices. The taste is full, dry and balanced.
Pairings: Pork meat, spicy dishes, roasted meat with herbs, blue cheese, legume soup.
BCLDB SKU: 444386
Our story begins in 1960 when the vine grower Giovanni Losito decided to plant new vines in the Terre del Gargano. He saw there the potential of a land surrounded by sea, mountains, vast extension of fertile land and excellent climate for vine growing.
Today his son and nephews continue the winemaking family tradition by producing Puglia organic family wines made from their 60 hectares family estate.
Through our wines we want you to discover our territory’s features and our family style refined during three generations of viticulture and winemaking. We are fully engaged in doing this by personally cultivating our 60 hectares, by following the organic farming practices and by using low intervention winemaking techniques that respect the natural goodness of grapes.
We believe that north Puglia has much to offer. It has an abundance of sun, fertile soil, good water and it is surrounded by sea and mountains. All these are essential elements to obtain high quality wines. In the past all these natural elements were exploited in order to obtain a production based on quantity, but now we are giving priority to quality given also the great territory potential.
The "Timorasso" is a forgotten varietal almost lost over time however has made its return thanks to the passion of some small producers who wanted to safeguard traditions and local varieties.
Timorasso is considered by many the white variety of Nebbiolo and therefore the queen of Piedmontese white wines. The vineyards are located in the hills of our estate in Momperone and the yield per hectare is generally low.
Hand-picked grapes, macerate at low temperature, then softly pressed. Static clarification and slow fermentation at low temperatures. It rest remains on the lees for six months with regular batonage.
The wine is then bottled and left for refinement for six more months before it is released on the market.
Pale yellow with golden reflections. Full-bodied with intense aroma of dried fruit, honey and walnut with a long and beautiful finish.
Pairings: Excellent with lobsters, prawns, scallops and sea bass, also with grilled chicken with white sauce pasta.
BCLDB SKU: 272829
Nizza was born with the 2014 harvest, raising the Barbera sub-area to its own "Nizza DOCG" denomination. The Nizza Monferrato historically the most suitable area for Barbera wines.
After a first thinning of the grapes post veraison, the manual harvest in the box allows an additional careful selection. In the cellar in steel vats at a controlled temperature the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed to allow a greater contact to the surface of the wine with the skins during fermentation.
The wine is decanted to remove the coarser lees and left to rest on its own noble lees, which, thanks also at constant storage temperature, help the malolactic fermentation. Refines in 25HL oak barrels and, partly, in second passage barriques. It refines again in the bottle before being released on the market.
Deep ruby red color with delicate orange reflections due the long aging.
The aroma is intense, persistent with notes of vanilla and ripe, red fruits.
On the palate it is full-bodied with balanced acidity.
Pairings: Stew, Roasted Red Meats, Game and Aged Cheeses with Polenta
BCLDB SKU: 237622
Alta Langa DOCG
70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Nero
A classification with a very long history, it was the first champenoise method since the mid-nineteenth century to be produced in Italy in the "Underground Cathedrals", many recognized today as Unesco World Heritage Sites.
Harvested mid-August and brought to the cellar in crates for soft and progressive pressing. The must is then fermented in barriques. During the refinement, they will undergo second fermentation. For 30 months aged in contact on their lees then bottle aged on the pupitres for the traditional riddling for clarification, then disgorged and corked.
Intense straw yellow with fine perlage. Complex, full-bodied and delicate aroma. On the palate it is rich, round and persistent with well-balanced acidity.
Pairings: Pairs excellently with shellfish dishes, octopus, sea bass & artichokes.
BCLDB SKU: 237634
Tre Pupitres is one of the first cellars producing the rare Timorasso sparking wine using the champenoise method.
100% - Timorasso
The Timorasso is a great varietal for aging, perfecting rich and complexes scents and the minerality that characterizes it makes its evolution even more interesting.
Harvested in Mid August slightly earlier to preserve its acidity. Softly pressed to extract only the first pressing must, then vinified at a controlled temperature. Follows a first refinement in steel on its own fine lees up to the tirage. Then it follows the refermentation in bottle and the long aging in puptres until disgorgement. The long refinement in the bottle on its own yeasts enhances all aspects of this unique wine.
Straw yellow color, intense aromas like hay and ripe pears, blended by the notes of the long aging on the lees. On the palate it is pleasantly dry, mineral and rich.
Pairings: Excellent with appetizers, ideal with fish courses, scallops, crustaceans and mussels .
BCLDB SKU: 237647
The history of Cusmano Vini begins in 1988, and has developed until today with a production that involves 45 hectares of vineyards. The headquarters of the company was initially "La Corte", an agritourism in Calamandrana, but then, in 2012, it was relocated to a disused site, former apple cooperative of San Marzano Oliveto.
Combining the idea of revaluing the territory together with the possibility of being able to take advantage of very large spaces, a technologically advanced wine cellar was built, where all stages of winemaking take place.
"Tenute RaDe" line was born from the selection of the best grapes, conceived by the winemaker Daniele,who decided to name this way from the union of his name with his father's, Raimondo.
The "Susumaniello—Aurora" is ruby red in colour and shows spicy shadows and fruity notes of prunes, black cherries and mulberries on the nose. The palate is full-bodied and shows a soft tannin, balanced by an acid vein.
The grapes were destemmed and allowed to macerate on the skins for 10-12 days, time to and the temperature-controlled fermentation (20 °C - 24 °C). The wine was then racked and transferred to stainless steel tanks to begin aging.
30% of the wine is transferred to French and American oak for 4 to 6 months. After barrel aging it is combined with the remaining 70% of the wine in the stainless steel tank for other 4-6 months. It is then aged in bottle for a further 4 months before being released.
Pairings: Excellent with Grilled Poultry, lobsters, prawns, scallops and sea bass, with tomatoe and Olive Oil pasta sauce.
BCLDB SKU# 326915
Susumaniello Limited Edition is a wine with an intense ruby red colour and garnet reflections.
Its aromatic profile is complex, featuring fruity notes of black cherry and blackberry, complemented by spicy hints of coffee, black pepper, licorice, and vanilla.
Complex and soft with a full structured body characterized by velvety tannins, that pave the way for a pleasant mineral note. This all contributes to its long-lasting taste and aromatic persistence.
Pairings: Stew, Roasted Red Meats, Game and Aged Cheeses.
BCLDB SKU# 272438
Tramonto - Rosato
100% Bombino Nero
A balanced rosé wine that shows on the nose, notes of red fruits (currants and raspberries) and flowers (peony).
The palate is fresh, full-bodied and smooth and shows a good sapidity.
Harvested in mid-October and with no maceration. The vinification starts in a soft press. The grapes with some stems are pressed gently to provide minimal tannins.
Pairings: Pairs excellently with shellfish dishes, octopus, sea bass & artichokes.
BCLDB SKU# 310412
Luna Nuova Verdeca
100% - Verdeca
Shows pale yellow in colour with clear green highlights.
It is a particularly fragrant wine: on the nose expresses floral aromas, apple and pear with a sensation of citrus fruits.
The palate is freshness and consistence, with a bracing and vibrant acidity.
Harvested in Mid August slightly earlier to preserve its acidity. No maceration. The vinification starts in a soft press and doesn’t crush the stems. In this way, we work only with the best quality juice. After this process , the juice is racked.
The wine is transferred to a stainless steel tank to begin cold fermentation (6-8 days)
Pairings: Excellent with appetizers, ideal with fish courses, scallops, crustaceans and mussels .
BCLDB SKU# 312412
Donna Viola is the challenge of atradition that tells a new story. Created byPetroni Vini, historical apulian winery thathas been producing a wine linked to theterritory since 1865.
Donna Viola comes from the same Apulian land to give life to a new challenge. Starting from traditional methods of the past and creating a new ‘made in Apulia’ authenticity with its local vines: that’s how we want to create a new identity.
An identity told by our wines themselves, by their names and their labels are our way to bring Apulia in every glass. Each wine bottle represents a shade of our beautiful region. Discover aromas and flavours of Apulia.
Straw yellow with greenish reflections. On the nose fresh scents of white flowers, notes of golden apple and hints of banana. In the mouth a nice freshness leaves room for a savory hint supported by good acidity. Ideal as an aperitif, with pasta with tomato sauce or based on vegetables and white meats.
GRAPES Chardonnay, Bombino
PRODUCTION AREA Velletri
VINEYARD AREA 2 hectares
VINEYARD ALTITUDE 150 m above sea level
SOIL TYPE Clayey of volcanic origin
TRAINING SYSTEM Guyot
Pairings: First courses based on vegetables, white meats
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Intense ruby red with a purple edge. On the nose, a fresh and vinous impact of crunchy red fruit, spicy with notes of cloves, Nemi strawberries and raspberry, a finish with a bloody presence. Good balance in the mouth with well-integrated tannins, good minerality and just the right amount of flavor. Pasta with ragù, perfect with roast beef.
Pairings: Matured cured meats, fine meats
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Straw yellow with golden highlights. The nose is full with notes of slightly ripe yellow fruit, melon and pineapple, which give way to a candied citrus note in harmony with hints of mimosa, butter and honey. In the mouth it has good creaminess and a persistent finish with a very well-integrated flavor. Perfect with seafood risotto, grilled octopus and pork fillet.
Pairings: First and second courses of fish and shellfish, second courses based on tasty and elaborate white meats.
BCLDB SKU# 262314
It has a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections. The nose reveals an aroma that ranges from notes of ripe blackberries to delicate woody nuances. Its taste, supported by an interesting and juicy acidic shoulder, immediately reveals an important elegantly balanced tannic trait. Perfect with meat-based first courses, blue or mature cheeses and roast game.
Pairings: First courses based on meat, blue and mature cheeses, also roast game
BCLDB SKU# 262320
Bright gold to the eye. On the nose, immediately notes of quite ripe tropical fruit such as pineapple and papaya that alternate with creamy notes and yellow flowers such as chamomile. Full and enveloping in the mouth, it releases a persistent creaminess perfectly integrated with the savory notes. Perfect with fettuccine with porcini mushrooms and truffle, unique with stuffed guinea fowl. It has a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections. The nose reveals an aroma that ranges from notes of ripe blackberries to delicate woody nuances. Its taste, supported by an interesting and juicy acidic shoulder, immediately reveals an important elegantly balanced tannic trait. Perfect with meat-based first courses, blue or mature cheeses and roast game.
Pairings: Baked fish, elaborate fish dishes, meats white
BCLDB SKU# 262309
Deep ruby with purple edge. Good minerality on the nose with impact of cherry, dark berries, fresh red flowers and candied bitter orange, which flow into spicy notes of cloves and black pepper. Clean and elegant sip with fresh tannins and notes of bitter citrus, black pepper and red fruit. Roast lamb and grilled meat.
Pairings: Roast game, medium-aged cheeses
BCLDB SKU# 262323
Colle di Maggio is immersed in a hilly landscape where vineyards and olive groves are located between150 and 300 meters above sea level, on the soil of the ancient volcano of the Alban Hills, which gives our products a unique elegance.
For over fifty years, the roots of our vines have been nourished by this special territory, which offers natural nutrients and anti-bacterials. On the thousand-year-old volcanic soil that surrounds Colle di Maggio, in addition to native vines such as Bombino and Italian ones such as Fiano, ancient vines of international origin are planted such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot.
International white and red varieties and Italian white varieties grown with a planting density that includes 4,500 vines per hectare, with yields of 1.5 kg per plant for reds and 2 kg for whites which, together with the volcanic soil, represent the guarantee of extreme quality.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano D.O.C.G "Vigna Scianello"
100% Sangiovese– locally named Prugnolo Gentile
Vigna Scianello Is the most beautiful Organic Vineyard we own; Four and a half hectares with four different soils:
Tuff, Clay, Marlstone and Red Soil. Vigna Scianello is the highest expression of our passion. Powerful and fascinating, produced only in the best vintages.
Fermentation & Vinification
process, at a controlled temperature, lasts 20/25 days
Aging and refining
12 months in oak barriques and bottle aging afterwards ageing
Food Pairing
Perfectly pairs with the masterpieces of the Tuscan traditional cuisine, as especially wild boar and Grilled Steak (Bistecca Fiorentina).
Pairings: Grilled Steak and meat dishes.
BCLDB SKU: 367000
Santo Pellegrino
was my father’s name.
I dedicated this wine to him.
Hand harvested wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese.
Fermentation & Vinification
At controlled temperature for 20 to 25 days
Aging and refining
24 months in oak barriques and
12 months bottle aging afterwards.
Food Pairing
Pasta & Risotto dishes with hearty sauces. Beef, lamb, or game meats prepared with robust flavors. Aged cheeses complement this wine wonderfully.
BCLDB SKU: 302227
La Ciarliana
Rosso di Montepulciano
Hand- harvested – Last days of September - First days of October
80% Sangiovese
10% Canaiolo
10% Merlot
Fermentation & Vinification
10 to 15 days of fermentation at at controlled temperature.
Aging and Refining
6/12 months of ageing and refining in stainless steel tanks, and a minimum of 4 months of bottle ageing.
Pairings
Rosso di Montepulciano perfectly matches with finger food and appetizers.
Light pasta first courses, white meats and fresh cheese.
We adore pairing it with fish too
BCLDB SKU: 302219
Donna Claudia
Is my mother’s name.
I dedicated this wine to her.
Enchanting floral, citrus and fruity aromas, thanks to its fresh acidity and nice body, Donna Claudia makes the perfect Aperitivo.
100% Sangiovese
Harvested in small boxes.
Vinification
Bunches are quickly pressed from harvest and fermented at a controlled temperature.
Ageing and Refining
Aged for 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks
Pairings: It gorgeously pairs with pasta and fresh cheese, but we like it especially with a Chianina tartare, Carpaccio and Sushi.
BCLDB SKU: 302222
La Ciarliana is a dream that begun in 1996 with Luigi and his first Vintage of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. A dream that traces back to the passion he inherited through his father, Santo Pellegrino, and his grandfather Luigi in the 60's. A dream which is now a reality.
A history of earnest authenticity, skillful know how, care and respect for nature and quality and for this unique soil.