DEMARIE
Vezza d'Alba CN, Italy (Piedmont)
Birbet
Vino Spumante Aromatico Roero
Brachetto Lungo
The Brachetto Lungo grape is considered one of the aromatic varieties, and with that title it does not disappoint. The bright fruit and floral flavors dominate the conversation, and yes, there is some sugar! The sweetness is noticeable but not overpowering. The freshness and acidity balance out the fruit and sugar nicely for a low alcohol delight. In the Roero, the Brachetto grape is affectionately called "Birbet."
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A fun and festive wine, it is perfect for dessert, brunch, and daytime drinks. This semi-sparkling red makes for a perfect cocktail mixer, (Check out our cocktail menu with some of our recommendations), or simply pour over ice and add your favorite spirit. Garnish with a cucumber, mint leaf, or lime wedge.
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Barolo
Barolo DOCG
Nebbiolo
The Demarie brothers craft Barolo with elegance and approachability. The tannins are markedly subdued which allow for the fruit and depth of flavor to be enjoyed upon release. The dense cherry balances with savory flavors like dried tobacco, leather, and mushroom. With age these flavors develop in harmony, making Barolo one of the most cellar-worthy wines. The taste of aged Barolo is one of the true wonders of the wine world.
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Barolo is a town of just a few hundred people yet they produce some of the most prestigious wines in the world. The Demarie family produce just a few thousand bottles of perfectly crafted Nebbiolo aged for 2 years in large Slavonian oak barrels and at least 4 years total aging before release. This Barolo can be enjoyed young and it can age for decades. Anyone interested in the great wines of the world should experience Barolo.
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Barbaresco
Barbaresco DOCG
Nebbiolo
Barbaresco is seen as the Queen of Nebbiolo to Barolo's King. It is often thought of as a more delicate and younger style, but not so with this small production from Demarie. A long maceration and 2 years in barrel impart a depth and structure on a level with the world's finest wines. Dark cherry fruits give way to a fragrant earthiness implying mushroom, dried flowers, and tarragon. Medium/full bodied, the structure needs air to soften bringing forth a wine of complex sophistication.
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Sourced from two carefully maintained parcels around the town of Nieve, the Demarie family crafts a balanced wine worthy of the Barbaresco name and tradition. 2 years of aging in large Slavonian oak goes above and beyond the requirements for Barbaresco and only a few thousand bottles are produced.
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