Cantine Volpi Barbera Aurora, Piemonte-Italy, 2022                       $13.99/bottle – $149.99/case

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Cantine Volpi dates to 1914, when a woman named Cristina, along with her two children, bought an old tavern in the center of Tortona and started selling wine by the glass. Her children expanded the “business,” buying local wine and selling it to markets in Milan and Genoa. Eventually, vineyard land was purchased in Tortona and a crude winery was built in 1957 called Cantine di Viguzzolo. A more modern cellar was built in 1961/1962. The name was later changed to Cantine Volpi to reflect the family name. Tortona lies in the southeast portion of Piemonte, a hilly area that borders Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, and Liguria.

Cantine Volpi specializes in Barbera, one of the most versatile and food-friendly grapes in Italy. Volpi’s vines average 20-30 years of age and are planted on south-facing slopes of clay & lime-stone. The vines are farmed ORGANICALLY. The delicious and elegant Aurora is made specifically for a US importer. Wine Enthusiast: 90 “Mixed plums, particularly Damson, and abundant violets create a super pretty aroma. The wine is plump and juicy with refreshing acidity and a touch of earthiness. It’s a solid wine and great value.”