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A Wine for All Generations
A Wine for All Generations
by Clark Z. Terry by Clark Z. Terry
2017 Langhe Nebbiolo
2017 Langhe Nebbiolo

Tintero Italy | Piedmont
Now through December 31st, shipping included on entire order with 6-bottle purchase
“Rustic chic” is an annoying term that Millenials like me often use when we mean to say, “the party is in a barn, but please wear a tie.” We also say Vegas without the Las, anyways instead of anyway, and “meal-prep” when we’re just making dinner for the week. And don’t you dare send me a text with just a period at the end! Nevermind all that.
Rustic and chic. Can these two contrasting terms apply to wine? Rustic implies that something is rough around the edges and not hiding humble roots. Chic connotes elegance or finesse, perhaps even the surprise that something may be classier than first thought. Rustic is the truth, chic is the outcome and Marco Tintero’s Langhe Nebbiolo embodies this. His humble $12 bottling stands toe to toe with wines of much higher pedigree, as evidenced during a recent tasting of Nebbiolos, including Barbaresco and Barolo. Tintero’s Nebbiolo was the wine of the night. I am bowled over by the eucalyptus and mint aromatics, black cherry fruit, and dusting of tannins. Food pairings you ask? If you’re feeling rustic, go with fresh pappardelle and a homemade bolognese. If chic is your thing, consider a fine cut of beef with a side of soft polenta.
Regardless of your generation or your location on the scale of rustic to chic, with a bottle or six of this in hand, you’ll no doubt be living your best life.

Wine Type: | red |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Nebbiolo |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Piedmont |
Producer: | Cantine Elvio Tintero |
Winemaker: | Marco Tintero |
Vineyard: | 4 ha, 20 years average |
Soil: | Clay, Limestone |
Farming: | Sustainable |
Alcohol: | 14% |
Now through December 31st, shipping included on entire order with 6-bottle purchase
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About The Producer
Tintero
The commune of Mango is the heart of Moscato country, and 20 of the Tinteros’ 30 hectares are planted to this grape. Their largest parcel is in the Sorì Gramella vineyard, whose full southern exposure and gradient of more than 20% pamper the grapes with many long hours of sunshine, without even casting shadows from one row to the next as is the case in most vineyards. The resulting wine is delightfully fizzy and slightly sweet, an irresistible combination that makes it a universal favorite. Marco Tintero also maintains that same spirit in his other wines, which are all fresh, easy, and fun to drink with friends.
About The Region
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Kermit’s love affair with the great reds of Piemonte dates back to the early days of his career: the very first container he imported from Italy, in fact, featured legendary 1971 and 1974 Barolos from Vietti and Aldo Conterno. Regular visits since then have seen our portfolio grow to now twelve Piemontesi estates, with a strong focus on the rolling hills of the Langhe.
Nebbiolo rules these majestic, vine-covered marl slopes, giving Italy’s most mystifyingly complex, nuanced, and age-worthy reds. When crafted via traditional production methods—long macerations and extensive aging in enormous oak botti—the powerful, yet incredibly refined Barolos and Barbarescos provide haunting aromatics of tar, raspberry, incense, tea, roses, and more. At times austere in their youth but well worth the wait, they pair beautifully with the hearty local cuisine starring veal in many forms, braised beef, pastas like tajarin and agnolotti, and of course, Alba’s famous white truffles.
Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Piemonte’s climate is continental, with baking hot summers and cold winters. Nebbiolo is only part of the story here: juicy, fruity Barberas and Dolcettos represent the bread and butter throughout the region, and other native grapes like Freisa, Croatina, and the white Arneis are also noteworthy. Value abounds in the Monferrato, while Alto Piemonte also has its share of thrills to provide.
Every corner of Piemonte is rich with tradition, especially when wine is concerned. It’s no wonder we have been singing the region’s praises for over forty years.
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Where the newsletter started

Where the newsletter started
Every three or four months I would send my clients a cheaply made list of my inventory, but it began to dawn on me that business did not pick up afterwards. It occurred to me that my clientele might not know what Château Grillet is, either. One month in 1974 I had an especially esoteric collection of wines arriving, so I decided to put a short explanation about each wine into my price list, to try and let my clients know what to expect when they uncorked a bottle. The day after I mailed that brochure, people showed up at the shop, and that is how these little propaganda pieces for fine wine were born.—Kermit Lynch