Out and about yesterday and these were some of the wines that were tasting amazing . . .

Domaine Courbet Cotes de Jura Chardonnay 2015, Paul Chapelle Santenay "Gravieres" 1er Cru 2007,
Davide Carlone Boca 2012

Some 2015 harvest photos at Davide Carlone in Grignasco (BOCA) and the new 22013 Colline Novaresi Croatina . . . .

Newly arrived Croatina from Davide Carlone.  

Davide Carlone and his daughter Adele

Adele wants to get in on the action, too.

Ciao Adele!

Davide Carlone Wines . . .

So far, what I like about these wines best, is that they are easy to drink.  Not quaffable, per se, but definitely all the parts are well integrated and you won't feel bad for drinking them now.  And the great thing is that no one knows about these (and the production is so tiny that most people will never know about it.).  But for you first early adopters, you can taste wines that are beautifully made, have a sense of place and are a real pleasure to drink.

Call me or email if you want to find out where to buy these great wines.  (310) 270-3747 or justin@rinascimentowineco.com

Boca doc

Vitigni: Nebbiolo 70%, Vespolina 30%

Epoca di Vendemmia: 10 Ottobre

Fermentazione: 8/10 gg sulle vinacce

Malolattica svolta al più presto con l’innalzamento della temperatura nell’ambiante cantina. A

seguire precipitazione statica naturale

Affinamento: 3 mesi in vasche d’acciaio, due anni e mezzo in botti da 10 hl. in rovere di Slavonia

Resa per ha: 70 q.li

Bottiglie: 2000 a 5000

Boca DOC

Grapes: 70% Nebbiolo, 30% Vespolina

Harvest Date: October 10th

Fermentation: 8 to 10 days on the skins

with malolactic following as soon as possible with the raising of the temperature in the winery.

No filtering or fining

Aging: three months in steel tanks, two and ½ years in large Slavonian casks of 1000 liters.

Yield per acre: 3,000 lbs

Cases produced: from 166 to 400 depending upon the vintage

Croatina Colline Novaresi doc

Vitigni: Croatina 100%

Epoca di Vendemmia: 10 Ottobre

Fermentazione: 8/10 gg sulle vinacce

Malolattica svolta al più presto con l’innalzamento della temperatura nell’ambiante cantina. 

A seguire precipitazione statica naturale

Affinamento: solo acciaio

Resa per ha: 80 q.li

Bottiglie: 2000 a 3500

Croatina Colline Novaresi doc

Grapes: 100% Croatina

Harvest Date: October 10th

Fermentation: 8 to 10 days on the skins

with malolactic following as soon as possible with the raising of the temperature in the winery.

No filtering or fining

Aging: only stainless steel

Yield per acre: 3,500 lbs

Cases Produced: 166 to 300 per year depending upon the year