All February, Libation Project and The Piedmont Guy will be donating 100% of profits of The Piedmont Guy wines directly back to small businesses in need of support in Minneapolis & St. Paul. Italian wines are 10% off in the shop this Friday-Sunday (2/6-2/8) to celebrate the start of the Milano Cortese Olympics. Even more incentive to buy Italian wine this weekend!
On our shelves:
Ercole Monferrato Rosso 2023 - $16.99
This wine is made from 90% Barbera and 10% Dolcetto from the historic region of Monferrato. Fresh aromas of raspberries and blackberries. On the palate you will find more freshness ranging from cherries to blueberries. The importer, The Piedmont Guy, and his dog Ercole spent years together working in cellars and vineyards. Fate would one day separate them. This wine is a tribute to the Ercole.
Ercole Moscato d'Asti 2024 - $21.99
From the well-loved Ercole label comes a classic Moscato d'Asti. Bursting with fresh grape flavor and bright, juicy acidity, this pleasantly sweet wine will convert even the most curmudgeonly wine drinker to the joys of a good Moscato.
Ercole Pet Nat Italy NV - $26.99
A fun, juicy pet nat from 100% Barbera grapes, made by everyone's favorite good times Piedmontese producer.
Ercole Monferrato Bianco 2024 - $16.99
Light and dry, with tones of ripe, soft fruit on the palate. A great wine to start a meal or by itself.
Ercole Amaro Liqueur - $24.99
Employing only natural ingredients, botanicals are soaked in water and alcohol of various levels depending on the given plant. Maceration lasts between 20 and 30 days. These tinctures are then used to aromatize the still base wine. This blend is left at cold temperatures for 15 days, after which it is bottled as Amaro.
Ercole Monferrato Rosato Piemonte 2024 - $16.99
With the aromatic draw of fresh-cut watermelon, this rosato screams summertime in all its resplendent fun. Two stalwart grapes of Monferrato, Barbera and Dolcetto, form this lively rosato. Following a soft pressing of the grapes, the juice is left in contact with the skins for only a few hours, lending the wine its light pink hue.
Gheddo Vino Bianco Tinaar 2022 - $32.99
This white blend of Arneis and the lesser known Nascetta is a delicous example of the range and quality the wines of Piedmont have. With notes of yellow apple, peach, almond and a hint of honey, this wine is great with roasted chicken.
Bruno Giacometto Metodo Classico Brut Piedmont 2013 - $39.99
Aromas of acacia flower, lemon, and grapefruit along with whispers of lychee and pineapple. The palate is delicate, yet aromatic with hints of brioche. Crisp green apple and white flowers mingle with pineapple before giving way to a crisp, salty finish.
Luigi Giordano Barbera D'Alba 2024 - $25.99
Intense purple-red color and ample, vinous perfume pleasantly fruited with notes of plum and blackberry; the flavor is dry, harmonious and warm, perfectly complementing the wine’s robust structure.
Luigi Giordano Barbaresco Asili 2020 - $72.99
This version of Asili, in its current youthful form, is rather vigorous and intensely focused, though all the hallmarks of future glory are there - a firmly red-tinted sense of precision, clarity and aromatics is suspended over a firm, rustic backbone.
Luigi Giordano Barbaresco Montestefano 2020 - $72.99
Intense garnet red color which gains orange highlights with the passing of time. Ethereal, ample and fruity perfume with notes of red fruit jam and delicate hints of spice. The flavor is dry, decisive and aristocratic. Pairs well with meat-filled pasta dishes, game roasts, braised red meats and matured cheeses.
Luigi Giordano Vino Rosso Piemonte 2024 - $22.99
A touch of wood in this wine sets off ripe and expressive aromas of red berry fruit and violet that precede rich, round and vibrant flavors that are underpinned by mildly firm tannins.
Luigi Giordano Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 - $29.99
A soft ruby color introduces this wine with the typical notes of Nebbiolo, including ripe cherry, fresh rose, black tea, and a hint of earthiness. Fine tannins combine with firm acidity to yield a medium-bodied wine boasting an elegant finish. A sophisticated yet approachable Nebbiolo.
Luigi Giordano Barbaresco Cavanna 2022 - $49.99
Luscious with notes of red fruit, spice, and florals. Medium high acid and gritty tannins make this wine great for grilling food and hearty pasta dishes.
La Miraja Ruche' di Castagnole Monteferrato 2022 - $29.99
This wine comes from the prestigious La Miraja estate, which tends to one of the oldest plantings of the Ruche grape in the world. It shows soft tannins balanced by moderate acidity. Black pepper and floral notes on the nose give way to a palate of lush wild berries.
La Miraja Ruche' di Castagnole Monteferrato 2022 - $29.99
A noteworthy floral character gives way to perfectly ripened strawberry mitigated by stony minerality, solid acidity, and hints of white pepper. A textbook example of still Freisa made in a style that balances rusticity with finesse. Think homemade strawberry-rhubarb pie.
La Miraja Grignolino d'Asti 2023 - $25.99
Beautiful floral notes of rose hip, violet, and geranium. Delicate, bright red fruit dominated by bing cherry mingles with fresh mushroom with an underlying vein of stony minerality lends both texture and levity to this delightful bottling.
La Miraja Barbera d'Asti Superiore Masche 2022 - $23.99
100 percent Barbera from estate-grown fruit. High-toned aromatics transition to bright red fruits that form a serious mid-palate.
La Miraja La Ribota Vino Aromatizzato Alla China Vermouth - $41.99
This bottling bears all the hallmarks of great fortified wine—past-ripened yet still vibrant fruit; delicately sweet and slightly bitter; and a spiced finish that warms the body and the soul.
Angelo Negro Prachiosso Roero 2021 - $34.99
Intense ruby red color. Fine and elegant nose with hints of rose, notes of raspberry, strawberry and spices. Taste is warm and enveloping, with delicate tannin. Aftertaste is very broad, reminiscent of red fruits, berries, pleasant notes of vanilla and roasting.
Angelo Negro Angelin Langhe Nebbiolo 2024 - $24.99
Intense ruby red color, with shades of brick red with aging. The nose is fresh with the presence of floral notes of wild rose, blackberry and black currant. In the mouth it is soft, tannic, persistent and harmonious.
Angelo Negro Birbet - $14.99
It has a cherry-red color with violet hues and a creamy, persistent foam. The flavor is described as sweet, harmonious, and balanced, with a pleasant acidity and a velvety smoothness.
Angelo Negro Serra Lupini Roero Arneis 2023 - $22.99
Pale in color and lightly perfumed freshness on the nose. A nice balanced acidity with good length and finish. A developed roundness with a hint of peach stone and a creamy texture.
Angelo Negro Unfiltered Rosso 2022 - $21.99
Intense ruby red color, with shades of brick red with aging. The nose is fresh with the presence of floral notes of wild rose, blackberry and black currant. In the mouth it is soft, tannic, persistent and harmonious.
Angelo Negro Arneis Vino Bianco Unfiltered Piemonte 2021 - $22.99
Pale yellow color with green reflections attenuated by veiling due to the presence of natural yeasts. The bouquet is characterized by a pleasant hint of peach that merging with lychees leaves room for a fresh hint of grapefruit. The palate has an attack immediately full and voluminous, well supported by a pleasant sour note, reminiscent of the yellow apple. Important mineral notes, typical expression of Roero.
Tenuta il Nespolo Sete Vino Rosso 2023 - $24.99
An easy-going wine, this fruity, crunchy red features a medium-ruby color with violet hints. Aromas of red fruits, strawberry, currant, and a touch of fresh leather blend on the palate, smooth with racy acidity to work well with food. It is ideal with a chill for a summer aperitif, barbecue with friends, or pizza night. Recommended to serve with a bit of a chill.
Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo 2021 - $64.99
It unfolds with measured elegance, unhurried in its expression. The bouquet is rich with warm Marasca cherries, blood orange zest, fading rose, wild sage, and forest floor. Effortlessly, it glides across the palate, the tannins are soft, rounded, and plush, embracing the mixed berry preserves sprinkled with baking spices while the lively acidity elevates the experience, ensuring a fresh palate.
Giacomo Fenocchio Langhe Nebbiolo 2023 - $34.99
This hits all the Nebbiolo high-note: crushed rose petals, licorice, red berries, orange peel, spice and hints of warm terracotta, all decidedly lithe and airy in tone but never without purpose. A standout, easy-going expression of the variety with elegant, fine tannins and a silky texture.
Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Cannubi 2018 - $149.99
Aromas of underbrush, new leather and botanical herb mingle with a whiff of tobacco. Linear and vibrant, the full-bodied palate shows tart red cherry, red currant and star anise before finishing on a green walnut note. Tight, close-grained tannins and bright acidity keep provide support.
Giacomo Fenocchio Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2023 - $32.99
The color is a deep ruby red with garnet reflections. It has a rather intense bouquet, with scents typical of the vine and a full bodied and dry flavor, with a distinct and pleasing acidity. It becomes mature with aging, acquiring a full and balanced flavor. It pairs well with red and white meats, tagliatelle pasta and cheeses.
