Botte Subscription

Introducing ‘Botte’, a wine subscription dedicated to the remarkable wines of Barolo and Barbaresco.

Botte is a pathway to knowledge and appreciation for the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. Each month, I scour the communes of this holy place for a single bottle celebrated for its location, vintage and winemaking. Then, I execute a deep-dive by providing notes over a 48hrs tasting period and context on commune, vineyard and the vintage. Members will have the opportunity to purchase from a limited stock at exclusive pricing. Botte is perfect for collectors building a cellar, newbies ready to dip a toe in or anyone who wants an expert to guide the way.

The monthly cost of Botte will be between $65-95, to allow for flexible access to different bottling's such as 'normale', 'single-vineyard' and 'riserva'. 

BOX INCLUDES:
- Selected bottle of Barolo or Barbaresco
- Botte information card
- 10% off any purchases during Members Week
- Advanced notice of any offers, classes or events

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
**This purchase will secure the first month’s box only**
- Follow-up email will be sent to you, with a secure credit card authorization form to fill out 
- Once the form is completed and returned, you will receive a confirmation email your subscription has begun!
- Shipping will be calculated and added to the final bill

First month FREE SHIPPING for new members!! Select 'Office Pick-up' when ordering

Barolo/Barbaresco are one of the great beverages of the world, yet there is mystery surrounding how and when to enjoy them. I am often asked to pinpoint the best vineyard sites, vintages and that elusive “drinking window”, all of which are completely valid and applicable questions. However, much is missed in the waiting. There is joy found in the moments in between, where the stages of youth, adolescence and advanced age are expressed through diverse communes and the intentions of its producers.

The first truly great wine experiences of my life was a Barolo. It occurred during my first job as a sommelier at a restaurant in Yountville, Napa Valley, visiting with the legendary Italian wine specialist Enrico Nicoletto. He poured and discussed three Barolo from a single producer across individual vineyard sites. I was thunderstruck how a single grape, produced in roughly the same style, can have such dramatic differences in the glass. This began a love affair with Nebbiolo and the Langhe, leading to a trip in 2016 to explore the region in its entirety. I return each year to grow my community and knowledge of this area. Other Barolo/Barbaresco wines I will never forget: Burlotto ‘78 Monvigliero, Produttori del Barbaresco ’89 Asili Riserva, Bartolo Mascarello ’93, Marcarini ’82 E. Cogno and many, many more. The term ‘Botte’ translates to “cask”, referring to large steam-bent barrels for wines requiring time to shape and evolve.