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Live and learn (hopefully): the Veronelli cellar again presents us with a selection ranging from the familiar to the kind of wine that sends me hunting for information, like Vernaccia di Pergola. Who knew that Pergola was not just a trellis for training grape vines, but also a town in the Marche? (Ian d’Agata*, for one – and probably a bunch of people who are better educated than I am.) And who knew that Vernaccia di Pergola was actually Aleatico? Again, Ian d’Agata: “Among the world’s most undervalued treasures, wine made with Aleatico can demonstrate a thrilling combination of raciness and richness.” And: “In the Marche, winemaker Alberto Mazzoni believes that the Pergola biotype of Aleatico gives a much more intense, richer wine than those of other regions.”*
Another intriguing wine that I've never heard of: Castlet “Passum” – something that Luigi Veronelli must have admired, since he bought at least the four vintages represented here. Passum is made from Barbera, in a Amarone style, with grapes that are dried for 3-5 months. While Castlet made an oaked Barbara as well, Passum was fermented and aged in steel. Wasserman gave the wine his highest rating of 3 stars.***
I could go on and on, but just one more: the Cogno Dolcetto “Boschi di Berri” is made from vines planted in the 19th century before phylloxera struck; as such it is an extreme rarity, but it is also very delicious, and totally age-worthy. Jamie Wolff
You can read about Luigi Veronelli here - including some info about label condition.
*“Native Wine Grapes of Italy” by Ian d’Agata. The big problem with this book is that it’s a printed equivalent to internet rabbit holes: no sooner do you look up the subject on your mind than something else fascinating catches your eye, ad infinitum. And it’s actually fun to read.
*** “Italy’s Noble Red Wines” by Sheldon & Pauline Wasserman. Long out of print, this remains indispensable as one of the only comprehensive books in English on Italian wine. I don’t always agree with their conclusions, but they sure got around.
Librandi, Antonio (Veronelli Collection) 1998 Val di Neto Gravello (Gagliopo + Cab Sauvignon)
On Sale - was $69.99!
Barbi - Cinellli Colombini (Veronelli Collection) 1970 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Podernovi
On Sale - was $139.99!
Castelgiocondo (Veronelli Collection) 1979 Brunello di Montalcino
On Sale - was $119.99!
Grattamacco (Veronelli Collection) 1979 Vino da Tavola
On Sale - was $199.99!
Grattamacco (Veronelli Collection) 1988 Vino da Tavola
On Sale - was $159.99!
Lungarotti (Veronelli Collection) 1969 Torgiano Riserva Rubesco
On Sale - was $169.99!
Villa dal Ferro (Veronelli Collection) 1974 Colli Berici Merlot Campo del Lago
On Sale - was $79.99!
Villa dal Ferro (Veronelli Collection) 1979 Colli Berici Merlot Campo del Lago
On Sale - was $79.99!
San Pietro (Veronelli Collection) 1986 Refola (Cabernet Sauvignon)
On Sale - was $69.99!
Tedeschi (Veronelli Collection) 1973 Valpolicella Recioto Amarone
On Sale - was $139.99!
Gravner (Veronelli Collection) 1986 Venezia Giulia IGT Rosso
On Sale - was $319.99!
Gravner (Veronelli Collection) 1989 Venezia Giulia IGT Rosso
On Sale - was $269.99!
Dagradi, Giuseppe (Veronelli Collection) 1976 Pavia Rosso IGT Barbacarlo
On Sale - was $79.99!
Castello di Neive (Veronelli Collection) 1985 VdT Nebbiolo Rocca del Mattarello
ON SALE - was $99.99!
Cascina Castlet (Veronelli Collection) 1980 Barbera d'Asti Passum
ON SALE - was $79.99!
Cordero di Montezemolo 1971 Barolo Monfalletto OLD
A consistently excellent wine — we've been lucky to get to taste this several times in the last few years. It needs a lot of time to breathe, and then it provides a classic example of fully mature Nebbiolo. Jamie Wolff
Montanello (Veronelli Collection) 1974 Barolo
On Sale - was $89.99!
Produttori del Barbaresco (Veronelli Collection) 1979 Barbaresco Riserva Ovello
On Sale - was $189.99!
Ratti, Renato (Veronelli Collection) 1979 Barolo Marcenasco
ON SALE - was $139.99!
Ratti, Renato (Veronelli Collection) 1979 Barolo Marcenasco Rocche
ON SALE - was $139.99!
Rosso, Gigi (Veronelli Collection) 1978 Barolo Arione
ON SALE - was $139.99!
Sandrone (Veronelli Collection) 1982 Dolcetto d'Alba Riserva di 3000 Bottiglie
ON SALE - was $74.99!
Perazzi, Luigi (Veronelli Collection) 1975 Bramaterra
On Sale - was $64.99!
Perazzi, Luigi (Veronelli Collection) 1979 Bramaterra
On Sale - was $74.99!
Sella (Veronelli Collection) 1973 Bramaterra
On Sale - was $69.99!
Sella (Veronelli Collection) 1980 Bramaterra
On Sale - was $74.99!
Sella (Veronelli Collection) 1983 Bramaterra
On Sale - was $74.99!