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Barolo Pichemej DOCG

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

" Franco Piccinelli author and journalist, describes it as follows: �All women are alike but they are not equal. Even casks of Barolo, the King of Red Wine, look alike but some distinguish themselves even when compared to the best of their peers�."
Grapes' Variety	100% Nebbiolo specifically �Lampia� and �Michet�
Production's Area	Alba, La Morra (CN)
Additional Information	average planting year: 1960. yield: 7 tonnes/ha; 1.5 - 2 kg per vine
Vintage	2009-2010
Harvesting	manual, second half of October
Fermentation	traditional method with crushing and destemming of the grapes followed by long maceration in contact with the lees in order to extract the anthocyans and tannins. After clarification it is aged in small and large oak casks.
Aging	2 years in oak casks - 2 years in bottle
Alcohol	14,5%
Note	garnet red colour tinged with orange, gives off an intense aroma with complex notes of dried flowers, raspberries, wild strawberries, jam and nutmeg which later evolve into dried mushrooms, liquorice, tobacco and leather. The taste is typically dry, full-bodied, robust, somewhat austere but quite smooth.
Serving Temperature	18 � 20�C. Decant before serving

Vintage 2005

Silver Medal at the DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2009

Vintage 2003

Hawarded Silver at the INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2007

Vintage 2001

Excellent rating at theWEIN-PLUS.DE

High Mention at the International Enological Challenge VINITALY 2008

Reccomanded at the DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

Vintage 1998

High Mention at the 36� International Enological Challenge VINITALY

Vintage 1997

High Mention at the 35� International Enological Challenge VINITALY

Vintage 1995

Bronze Medal at the Hong Kong international Wine Challenge 1999

Awarded at the 27� Nationa Wine Challenge for DOC and DOCG wines

Barolo DOCG

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

Barbaresco DOCG

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

"Pantalera" Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

"Franco Piccinelli, journalist, describes it as follows: �This wine comes from the oldest vines of the Azienda Famiglia Marrone, and as a result it displays its great qualities after the required a geing in cask and bottle. It is a Barbera of the highest quality�." Grapes' Variety 100% Barbera Production's Area Alba (CN) Additional Information "average planting year: 1960 yield: 8 tonnes/ha; 1.8 - 2 kg per vine vine density: 4.200 vines/ha" Vintage 2010-2011 Harvesting manual, second half of September Fermentation crushing and destemming is followed by maceration in contact with the lees. Clarification and fermentation in small oak casks. Aging 12 months in little oak casks and 12 months in bottle. Alcohol 14,5% Note The Barbera d�Alba Superiore displays a ruby red colour which becomes tinged with garnet after ageing. The nose is typically intense and the mouth is dry with well marked acidity and light tannins which, after sufficient ageing, become round and smooth. Serving Temperature 16� 18�C

Vintage 1998 Awarded at the 28� Nationa Wine Challenge for DOC and DOCG wines

"Sancarlo" Langhe Rosso DOC

Piedmont

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"Agrestis" Nebbiolo d'Alba DOCG

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

"Passione" Langhe Rosso DOC

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

"Our PASSIONE represents the philosophy of our company and of the Italian style: tradition, elegance, innovation ELEGANCE: it is a very very elegant and balanced wine. Its refined taste allows it to be the best companion of elegant dishes or ideal if served as a company wine " Grapes' Variety Barbera, Nebbiolo Production's Area Alba, La Morra (CN) Additional Information "average planting year: 1970 yield: 8 tonnes/ha; 2,5 kg per vine vine density: 4.000 vines/ha" Vintage 2011 Harvesting manual, 2nd half of September. Grapes are all hand picked. Grapes transportation is made only storing grapes in perforated 20 kg plastic boxes, to keep unchanged the high grape quality Fermentation fermentation is made under controlled temperature, preferring low temperatures to obtain more elegant scents, longer fermentations and bigger extraction. We use only first choice must, the second choice is kept aside for simpler products Aging aged for 2 years in French barrels (30%) and in Austrian not-toasted barrels (70%) Alcohol 13,5% Note Our PASSIONE wine displays an intense ruby colour tinged with garnet. It has characteristically soft and delicate aromas of violet, raspberry and bilberry which improve with ageing. The taste is typically smooth, well-bodied with pleasant tannins. Serving Temperature 17� 19�C

Vintage 2009 DOUBLE GOLD Medal at the WSWA2014

"Carlot" Barbera DOC

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

"Franco Piccinelli, journalist, describes it as follows: �This is a classic ruby coloured, robust, well-bodied wine which at one time was always present in even quite modest homes but then descended to an acidity level only popular with heavy drinkers rather than discerning palates�." Grapes' Variety 100% Favorita Production's Area Alba, La Morra (CN) Additional Information "average planting year: 1985 yield: 9 tonnes/ha; 2 � 2.5 kg per vine " Vintage 2011 Harvesting manual, middleof September Fermentation light pressing of the grapes, then settling of the must followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. Aging steel vats Alcohol 13,5% Note The Favorita displays a yellow straw-like colour tinged with gold. The nose has characteristic aromas of white flowers, apple, apricot and freshly-cut grass. The taste is fresh, delicate and pleasantly dry Serving Temperature 10� 12�C

Vintage 2012 GOLD Medal at the - WSWA2014 Vintage 1999 Awarded at the 28� Nationa Wine Challenge for DOC and DOCG wines

"Dolcevita" Langhe Rosato DOC

Piedmont

"Suris" Langhe DOC

Piedmont

Grapes' Variety	Arneis, Chardonnay and Sauvignon
Production's Area	Alba, La Morra (CN)
Additional Information	Vine training system: guyot
Vintage	2011
Harvesting	manual
Fermentation	the must is settled after light pressing of the grapes, followed by fermentation and fining in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature
Alcohol	13,5%
Note	A white wine produced from Arneis, Chardonnay and Sauvignon grapes, which are chilled to 2�C before pressing, in order to preserve the best aromas. Suris means smile in Piedmontese dialect. This is the wine for happy times: an ideal companion for smart aperitifs with friends or to accompany fine food
Serving Temperature	10�C

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"Tre Fie" Langhe Erneis DOC

Piedmont

Grapes' Variety	100% Arneis
Production's Area	Madonna di Como- Alba (CN)
Additional Information	"average planting year: 1982 yield: 9 tonnes/ha; 2 � 2.5 kg per vine vine density: 4.500 vines/ha "
Vintage	2013-2014
Harvesting	manual, mid September
Fermentation	the must is settled after light pressing of the grapes, followed by fermentation and fining in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature.
Aging	12 months in the bottle
Alcohol	13,5%
Note	The Arneis displays a yellow straw-like colour with slightly greenish tints. The nose is delicate with aromas of white flowers, camomile, apple, peach and hazelnut; in the mouth it is dry and slightly but pleasantly bitter.
Serving Temperature	10� 12�C

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"Gavi" DOCG

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

"Memundis" Langhe Chardonnay DOC

Vigneti Charl�t

Piedmont

"Franco Piccinelli, journalist, describes it as follows: �It takes its name from the original farm of the Azienda Agricola Marrone. This variety, enjoyed all over the world, produces a wine with a soft, dry taste to accompany any dish at a high quality dinner�. " Grapes' Variety 100% Chardonnay Production's Area Alba (CN) Additional Information "average planting year: 1985 yield: 8 tonnes/ha; 2 � 2,5 kg per vine vine variety: 3.500 vines/ha" Vintage 2012-2013 Harvesting manual, manual, mid September Fermentation the must is settled after light pressing of the grapes, followed by fermentation and fining in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature Alcohol 13,5% Note Well known around the world, Chardonnay displays a yellow straw-like colour with slightly greenish tints. The nose is pleasantly fruity with aromas of apple and acacia flowers. Serving Temperature 8� 10�C

Vintage 2007 GOLD Medal at the JENKI VIN 2009

Nebbiolo Langhe DOCG

Vigneti Giovani

Piedmont

"Red wine of emotions" Tartufo nero

Piedmont

Grapes' Variety	blend of grapes including Dolcetto and Barbera
Production's Area	Piemonte
Additional Information	Vine training system: guyot
Harvesting	100% manual
Fermentation	"initial pressing and fermentation with maceration on the skins. The drawing off, known as svinatura, and fermentation is completed in large temperature controlled stainless steel vats. "
Alcohol	12,5%
Note	The Tartufo Nero is a young wine, light but tasty, ideal to accompany any meal whilst its low alcohol content make it perfect to drink everyday.
Serving Temperature	16-17�C

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Dolcetto d'Alba DOC

Vigneti Giovani

Piedmont

Barbera DOC

Vigneti Giovani

Piedmont

"Solaris" Moscato d'Asti DOCG

Vigneti Giovani

Piedmont

"Arneis" Langhe DOC

Vigneti Giovani

Piedmont

"Favorita" Langhe DOC

Vigneti Giovani

Piedmont

"Franco Piccinelli, journalist, describes it as follows: �This variety was once widely planted in the hills of Piedmont, then was reduced to the original important slopes, and finally it returned to its role as the quality source of a typical Piedmont wine�. " Grapes' Variety 100% Favorita Production's Area Alba, La Morra (CN) Additional Information "average planting year: 1985 yield: 9 tonnes/ha; 2 � 2.5 kg per vine " Vintage 2013 Harvesting manual, middleof September Fermentation light pressing of the grapes, then settling of the must followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. Aging steel vats Alcohol 12,5% Note The Favorita displays a yellow straw-like colour tinged with gold. The nose has characteristic aromas of white flowers, apple, apricot and freshly-cut grass. The taste is fresh, delicate and pleasantly dry Serving Temperature 10� 12�C

Vintage 2012 SILVER Medal at the WSWA2014

"White wine of emotions" Tartufo bianco

Vigneti Giovani

Piedmont