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DECEMBER 2017 • FIRST ISSUE

News & Events
Updates

Everything we’ve
been up to
this fall

New 90+ Scores
from Wine Spectator, Wine
Advocate, Wine Enthusiast,
James Suckling, Vinous,
and more

Vias Imports Ltd., 875 Sixth Avenue, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10001 USA Tel. (212) 629-0200 Fax (212) 629-0262 www.viaswine.com

December Producer
Spotlight: Pecchenino
The Pecchenino wine estate dates back to the end of the
1700’s and has always been a family-run operation in Piedmont,
with the holding handed down from father to son for generations.
Records from the early 1900’s show that the farm, owned and run
by Attilio, the current generation’s grandfather, originally consisted
of just a little over 8 hectares. Since the beginning of the 1970’s,
when it passed into the capable hands of his son Marino and then
in 1987 to grandsons Orlando and Attilio, new land and vineyards
have been acquired and it now number 25 hectares, of which
22 are located in the Commune of Dogliani and 3 in Monforte

d’Alba. The area of Dogliani is especially suited to the cultivation
of the Dolcetto grape, whose presence here is documented in a
manuscript from 1432, discovered in the municipal archives. 70% of
the estate’s vineyards are dedicated to Dolcetto, with the remaining planted with Barbera, Nebbiolo, Chardonnay and Sauvignon
Blanc. The estate also has land in the municipality of Monforte
d’Alba, one of the prime areas for the production of Barolo, at San
Giuseppe, where the “Le Coste” cru is produced, and in Bussia,
where the “Bussia” cru is produced.

Vigna Maestro Bianco 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo Botti 2015
90 points Wine Spectator
60% Chardonnay, 40% Sauvignon. The bouquet
is rich, round and buttery. Sauvignon Blanc
brings a crisp acidity and lively aromatics to the
fresh, aromatic, and zingy palate.

“Cherry, strawberry, rose petal and spice
aromas and flavors mark this elegant, velvety
red. Balanced and persistent, with touches of
licorice, earth and white pepper on the finish.
Drink now through 2020.” - Bruce Sanderson

Dogliani San Luigi 2016
91 points Wine Spectator

Barolo San Giuseppe 2013
96 points James Suckling

“Black cherry, blackberry, earth and spice
aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this
juicy red. Approachable now, with some tannins
on the finish. Decant now or cellar short-term.
Drink now through 2021. “ -Bruce Sanderson

“The aromas to this are so beautiful with ripe
strawberry, dried lemon and flowers. Full body,
dense palate of lots of ripe fruit and a long and
flavorful finish. A top wine for the vintage. Drink
in 2021.” - James Suckling

Dogliani Superiore Siri
d’Jermu 2015
92 points Wine Spectator
“Though laced with pure raspberry, black
cherry and boysenberry flavors, the fruit is hiding behind the firm structure. The tannins are
austere now, but this has concentrated fruit and
a mineral element on the finish. Opens up with
air, so decant or cellar short term. Best from
2019 through 2024. “ - Bruce Sanderson

CAMPAGNA FINANZIATA AI SENSI
DEL REG. UE N. 1308/2013
CAMPAIGN FINANCED ACCORDING
TO EU REG. NO. 1308/2013

90+ Point Guide
Sorted alphabetically by producer name

WA=Wine Advocate • WE=Wine Enthusiast • WS=Wine Spectator • W&S=Wine & Spirits Magazine
VM=Vinous Media • JS=James Suckling • DEC=Decanter • 3B=Tre Bicchieri
WINERY
WINERY

REGION
REGION

WINE
WINE

VTG
VTG

SCORE(S)
SCORE(S)

NV

91 WE

Riesling Gaisberg

2016

92 JS

Austria

Riesling Heiligenstein

2016

92 JS

BODEGA NOEMIA

Argentina

A Lisa

2015

93 WA, 91 VM

BODEGA NOEMIA

Argentina

J Alberto

2014

93 WA, 90 WS

BODEGA NOEMIA

Argentina

Noemia

2014

96 WA, 94 VM, 91 WS

BROGLIA

Piedmont

Gavi di Gavi La Meirana

2016

90 WA, 90 WS

CAMIGLIANO

Tuscany

Brunello Di Montalcino

2012

93 WS, 92+ WA, 92 JS, 90 WE

CAMIGLIANO

Tuscany

Brunello Di Montalcino Gualto

2011

92 WA, 92 JS, 91 VM

CAMIGLIANO

Tuscany

Brunello Di Montalcino Pae-

2012

93 JS, 93 WA, 93 WS, 90 VM, 90 WE

CAMIGLIANO

Tuscany

Rosso Poderuccio

2015

90 JS

CAMIGLIANO

Tuscany

Rosso di Montalcino

2015

91 JS

CAMPO ALLE COMETE

Tuscany

Stupore Bolgheri Rosso

2015

91 JS

CAMPO ALLE COMETE

Tuscany

Cabernet

2015

91 JS

CANTELE

Puglia

Negroamaro Rosato

2016

90 WA

CASTELLO DI SPESSA

Friuli

Pinot Grigio

2016

90 WA

CASTELLO DI SPESSA

Friuli

Sauvignon Blanc

2015

90 WE

CATALDI MADONNA

Abruzzo

Cerasuolo

2016

91 VM

CATALDI MADONNA

Abruzzo

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

2015

91 VM

CATALDI MADONNA

Abruzzo

Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo Toni

2013

92+ VM

CECI

Sicily

Nerodi Troia Castel del Monte

2011

90 WS

CERBAIOLA (SALVIONI)

Tuscany

Brunello Di Montalcino

2012

94 WA, 92+ VM

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Chianti Colli Senesi

2016

91 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Chianti Colli Senesi

2015

JS92

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Rosso di Montepulciano

2015

91 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Manero Bianco

2015

90 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Manero Rosso

2014

90 JS

ARVERO

Campania

Limoncello

ALLRAM

Austria

ALLRAM

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WINERY

REGION

WINE

VTG

SCORE(S)

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Vino Nobile

2014

91 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Vino Nobile

2013

90 VM

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Vino Nobile Riserva

2013

91 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Vino Nobile Riserva

2012

3B, 92 VM, 92 JS

CERRO, FATTORIA DEL

Tuscany

Vin Santo

2006

90 WE

COLOSI

Sicilia

Passito

2011

90 WA

COLPETRONE

Umbria

Rosso di Montefalco

2013

92 JS

COLPETRONE

Umbria

Rosso di Montefalco

2012

91 JS

COLPETRONE

Umbria

Sagrantino di Montefalco

2013

92 JS

COLPETRONE

Umbria

Sagrantino di Montefalco

2010

93 JS, 90 WS

COLPETRONE

Umbria

Sagrantino di Montefalco Sacer

2009

92 WS, 92 JS

COLPETRONE

Umbria

Sagrantino di Montefalco Gold

2007

90 WA

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barbera d’Asti

2016

90 WS, 90 JS

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barbera d’Asti Lablu

2015

90 WA

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Brunate

2013

94 JS, 92 WA

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Brunate

2012

92 WS, 92 JS

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Brunate

2011

95 JS, 94 WA, 92 W&S

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Cannubi Riserva 1752

2009

98 JS, 95+ WA, 94 WS

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Cannubi

2013

95 JS, 94 WA, 92 WE, 93 WS

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Cannubi

2012

95 JS, 93 WS, 93 WA, 92 WE

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Cerequio

2013

94 WS, 94 JS, 93 WA

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Cerequio

2011

94 JS, 93 WA

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Lecinquevigne

2013

93 WA, 93 WE, 92 JS

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Lecinquevigne

2012

93 JS, 92+ WA, 92 WS, 91 WE

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Liste

2013

94 JS

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Liste

2012

95 JS, 93 WA

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Barolo Liste

2010

95 WA, 93 JS

DAMILANO

Piedmont

Nebbiolo d’Alba Marghe

2015

91+ WA, 90 WS, 92 JS

DONATO D’ANGELO

Basilicata

Aglianico del Vulture

2012

92 VM

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Cabernet S, Missoni

2015

91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Cabernet S, Missoni

2014

93 WS, 91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Cerasuolo Giambattista

2012

3B, 91 VM, 90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Chardonnay Ferretti

2015

91 WS

WA=Wine Advocate • WE=Wine Enthusiast • WS=Wine Spectator • W&S=Wine & Spirits Magazine
VM=Vinous Media • JS=James Suckling • DEC=Decanter • 3B=Tre Bicchieri

WINERY

REGION

WINE

VTG

SCORE(S)

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Chardonnay Ferretti

2014

91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Frappato Carolina Marengo

2015

90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Frappato Carolina Marengo

2014

92 WS, 92 JS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Gianfranco Ferre Passito

2014

91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Grillo Carolina Marengo

2014

91 VM

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Merlot Valentino

2014

90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Nero d’Avola Versace

2015

91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Nero d’Avola Versace

2014

90 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Pinot Noir L’Eterno

2015

91 WS

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Pinot Noir L’Eterno

2014

91 1S

FEUDI DEL PISCIOTTO

Sicily

Pinot Noir L’Eterno

2011

91 JS

FOSSACOLLE

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

2010

95 WA, 93 JS

FOSSACOLLE

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

2012

93 WA, 92 WE, 92 JS, 92 VM

FOSSACOLLE

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

2011

94 JS, 92+ WA, 90 WE

FOSSACOLLE

Tuscany

Rosso di Montepulciano

2013

90 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Baffonero

2015

94 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Baffonero

2014

3B, 94 VM, 90 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Baffonero

2013

3B, 95 WA, 93 JS, 93 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Le Sughere

2014

90 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Ornello

2015

92 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Ornello

2014

91 WS, 90 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Ornello

2013

93 VM, 92 JS, 92 WA, 90 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Poggio alla Guardia

2015

92 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Poggio alla Guardia

2014

90 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Rocca di Frassinello

2015

93 WS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Rocca di Frassinello

2014

92 JS

FRASSINELLO, ROCCA D

Tuscany

Rocca di Frassinello

2013

95 WA, 92 VM, 92 JS, 91 WS

GAGLIOLE

Tuscany

Gagliole Pecchia

2013

95 WA, 95 VM, 95 JS

GAGLIOLE

Tuscany

Gagliole Rosso

2016

96-97 JS

GAGLIOLE

Tuscany

Gagliole Rosso

2014

93 JS, 90 WA, 93 JS, 92 VM

GAGLIOLE

Tuscany

Gagliole Valletta

2014

92 VM, 91 WA, 91 JS

GAGLIOLE

Tuscany

Rubiolo Chianti Classico

2015

90+ WA, 92 JS

GAGLIOLE

Tuscany

Rubiolo Chianti Classico

2014

92 JS, 90 VM

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WINERY

REGION

WINE

VTG

SCORE(S)

GOTTARDI

Alto Adige

Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder

2014

92 JS

GOTTARDI

Alto Adige

Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder

2013

93 VM, 92 WA

GOTTARDI

Alto Adige

Pinot Noir (Blauburgunder

2012

91 W&S

GOTTARDI

Alto Adige

Pinot Noir Riserva

2012

93 WA, 92 W&S, 92 VM, 92 JS

GOTTARDI

Alto Adige

Pinot Noir Bruno

2010

90 VM

IL CHIOSSO

Piedmont

Ghemme

2008

90 WS

IL POLLENZA

Marche

Angera Bianco

2016

92 JS

IL POLLENZA

Marche

Porpora

2013

93 JS

IL POLLENZA

Marche

Cosmino Rosso

2013

93 JS

IL POLLENZA

Marche

Cosmino Rosso

2011

95 JS, 90 WS

IL POLLENZA

Marche

Il Pollenza Rosso

2013

94 JS

IL POLLENZA

Marche

Il Pollenza Rosso

2011

90 WS

IL POLLENZA

Marche

Il Pollenza Rosso

2010

93 JS

LA LASTRA

Tuscany

Vernaccia di San G. Riserva

2014

90 WE

LA LASTRA

Tuscany

Chianti Colli Senesi

2012

90 W&S

LA PODERINA

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

2012

92 WA, 92 WE, 91 VM, 90 WS, 92 JS

LA PODERINA

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino

2011

93 WA, 93 VM, 93 JS

LA PODERINA

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino Poggio

2011

94 WE, 92 JS

LA PODERINA

Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino Poggio

2010

94 WA, 92+ VM

LA PODERINA

Tuscany

Rosso di Montalcino

2013

90 WS

LE SALETTE

Veneto

Amarone

2013

93 VM, 91 WE

LE SALETTE

Veneto

Amarone La Marega

2013

93 WE, 92+ VM

LE SALETTE

Veneto

Amarone Pergole Vece

2012

93 WE, 92+ VM

LUISA, TENUTA

Friuli

Friulano

2016

91 JS

LUISA, TENUTA

Friuli

Sauvignon

2016

91 JS

LUISA, TENUTA

Friuli

Pinot Grigio

2016

92 JS

LUISA, TENUTA

Friuli

Refosco

2013

91 JS

LOS TROS

Spain

Priorat

2013

90 WS

MONTONALE

Lombardy

Trebbiano Orestilla Lugana

2015

95 DEC

MONTERUFOLI

Tuscany

Vermentino Toscana

2016

91 JS

MONTERUFOLI

Tuscany

Val di Cornia

2011

92 JS

PACHERHOF

Alto Adige

Riesling

2015

90 W&S

PACHERHOF

Alto Adige

Sylvaner

2015

91+ WA

WA=Wine Advocate • WE=Wine Enthusiast • WS=Wine Spectator • W&S=Wine & Spirits Magazine
VM=Vinous Media • JS=James Suckling • DEC=Decanter • 3B=Tre Bicchieri

WINERY

REGION

WINE

VTG

SCORE(S)

PACHERHOF

Alto Adige

Sylvaner Alte Reben

2015

92 WA

PALLAVICINI

Lazio

Amarasco

2015

90+ VM

PALLAVICINI

Lazio

Casa Romana

2013

91 VM

PALLAVICINI

Lazio

Frascati Superiore Poggio

2016

90 VM

PALLAVICINI

Lazio

Malvasia Puntinata Roma

2016

91 VM

PALLAVICINI

Lazio

Malvasia Puntinata Stillato

2015

95 VM

PECCHENINO

Piedmont

Barolo Bussia

2012

94 JS, 94 W&S, 93 VM, 93 WS

PECCHENINO

Piedmont

Barolo Le Coste

2012

93 JS, 93 WS, 93 W&S, 90 VM

PECCHENINO

Piedmont

Barolo San Giuseppe

2013

96 JS, 93 WS

PECCHENINO

Piedmont

Barolo San Giuseppe

2012

92 JS, 92 WS, 92 W&S, 91 VM

PECCHENINO

Piedmont

Dolcetto Dogliani San Luigi

2016

91 WS, 90 WA

PECCHENINO

Piedmont

Dolcetto Dogliani San Luigi

2015

90 WS

PECCHENINO

Piedmont

Dolcetto Dogliani Siri d’Jermu

2013

92 JS, 90 VM, 90 WE, 90 W&S

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Asili

2013

97 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Montefico

2013

96+ VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Monteste-

2013

95+ VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota

2013

94 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Ovello

2013

96 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Pajé

2013

96 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Pora

2013

94 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Rabaja

2013

96 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo

2013

93 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Barbaresco

2014

92 WS, 94 WA, 92 JS, 93 VM

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO

Piedmont

Nebbiolo Langhe

2015

90 WA

RAMPOLLA

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

2015

93 JS

RAMPOLLA

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

2014

91 JS

RAMPOLLA

Tuscany

Chianti Classico

2014

90 WS

RAMPOLLA

Tuscany

D’Alceo

2013

96 JS

RAMPOLLA

Tuscany

D’Alceo

2012

97 WS, 94 VM, 94 JS

RAMPOLLA

Tuscany

Sammarco

2013

94 JS

RAMPOLLA

Tuscany

Sammarco

2012

94 JS, 93 WE, 92+ VM, 92 WS

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

Carmenere

2010

93 WA

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

San Leonardo

2011

3B, 93 WA

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WINERY

REGION

WINE

VTG

SCORE(S)

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

San Leonardo

2010

3B, 95 WA, 91 WS, 93 JS

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

Terre di San Leonardo

2014

90 JS

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

Terre di San Leonardo

2013

90+ WA, 90 JS

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

Vette Sauvignon Blanc

2015

90 WA, 91 JS

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

Villa Gresti

2011

92 WA, 92 JS

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

Villa Gresti

2010

92 WA, 92 JS

SAN LEONARDO

Trentino

Villa Gresti

2009

91 WA

SANTA TRESA

Sicily

Avulisi Nero d’Avola

2013

90 W&S

STATTI

Calabria

Arvino

2012

90 WA

STATTI

Calabria

Gaglioppo Batasarro

2012

90 WS

STRASSERHOF

Alto Adige

Sylvaner

2016

90+ WA

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Aglianico

2015

92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Rosaenovae

2016

91 VM

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Greco di Tufo Loggia della

2016

93 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Coda di Volpe

2016

92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Falanghina Corte di Giso

2016

90 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Fiano di Avellino

2016

93 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Fiano di Avellino CampoRe

2013

94 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Lacryma Christi Rosso

2015

92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Taurasi Fatica Contadina

2011

92 WE, 93 JS, 92 WS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Taurasi Pago dei Fusi

2010

93 WE, 92 JS

TERREDORA DI PAOLO

Campania

Taurasi Pago dei Fusi

2009

93 WA, 90 VM

TERRE DI PRINCIPE

Campania

Casavecchia Centomoggia

2012

91 WA

TERRE DI PRINCIPE

Campania

Pallagrello Bianco Fontanavi-

2012

90 WA

VIE DI ROMANS

Friuli

Chardonnay Vie di Romans

2015

91 WE

VIE DI ROMANS

Friuli

Chardonnay Ciampagnis Vieris

2015

90 WE, 94 JS

VIE DI ROMANS

Friuli

Flors di Uis

2015

92 W&S, 91 WE, 92 JS, 90 WS

VIE DI ROMANS

Friuli

Pinot Grigio Dessimis

2015

90 W&S, 93 JS

VIE DI ROMANS

Friuli

Sauvignon Blanc Piere

2015

91 WE, 93 JS

VIE DI ROMANS

Friuli

Sauvignon Blanc Vieris

2015

96 JS

WA=Wine Advocate • WE=Wine Enthusiast • WS=Wine Spectator • W&S=Wine & Spirits Magazine
VM=Vinous Media • JS=James Suckling • DEC=Decanter • 3B=Tre Bicchieri

NEWS & EVENTS
NEW WINERY FROM ITALY:
CAMPO ALLE COMETE,
BOLGHERI DOC
We are thrilled to announce the newest
acquisition to our Italian portfolio,
Campo alle Comete. The estate is
located at the foot of Castagneto Carducci
in the heart of the historical Bolgheri
DOC appellation in Tuscany. Here, mild
weather conditions and a special type of
soil contribute to create ideal conditions
for balanced growth of the vines and an
excellent grape maturation. The area is
known for its acclaimed Super- Tuscan red
wines, characterized by aromatic, intense
scents and ripe, fine tannins, to be enjoyed
even at an early age.

We have selected the best Campo alle Comete wines to join our
portfolio: a white Vermentino, and two reds; Cabernet Sauvignon
and Stupore Rosso, both true representations of the Bolgheri DOC.
The winery was officially presented by director Jeanette Servidio
at our Campo alle Comete PRANZO, a kick off lunch held at Il
Gattopardo Restaurant in New York City on October 23rd.
Visit our website www.viaswine.com for more information about
Campo alle Comete wines, which are now available nationally.

Jeanette Servidio presents the Campo alle
Comete line

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