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Small format, sweet and sparkling wines

Malvira

Massimo and Roberto Damonte

A beautiful estate on the hills outside the ancient town of Canale, run by brothers Massimo and Roberto Damonte and their wives Federica and Patrizia, Malvira began production under their father in the 1950s. Malvira was one of the first vineyards in Piemonte to recognize the importance of Arneis by creating special Crus for their Arneis vines, identifying and designating the hillsides providing the best growing conditions for this indigenous varietal. It shows in the glass from the fragrant aromas wafting upward to the rich mouth feel and complex flavors that hit the palate.

The Nebbiolo wines produced by Malvira, especially the Superiore, have garnered high praise in the press both in Italy and the US. Basically Barolos from the wrong side of the Tanero River they have a grace and elegance not always found in their big brothers on the “right” bank.

Malvira’s wine labels, using symbols displaying a wheel from the tarot deck, stay close to the tradition that began with the Conti Roero family coat of arms.

MALVIRA Packed 12 bottles/case	*PIEMONTE Roero*
Birbet ‘09	Brachetto grape – 6.5% alcohol, frizzante, sweet/tart- great for breakfast!
Birbet '08 (375 ml)	24 bottles minimum (1 case)
Langhe Favorita ‘08	Same DNA as Vermentino di Sardegna but with more acidity, citrus, and floral notes
Roero Arneis DOCG ‘09	A white for beer lovers with a sort of hopsy/yeasty thing happening on the nose, lovely tartness, white flowers and tropical friut
Roero Arneis DOCG ‘07 (375)	375 ml; 24 bottles minimum (1 case)
Roero Arneis Trinità ‘08	Single vineyard; 80% steel aged, 20% double barrique; rich, complex, beautiful mouth feel
Roero Riserva DOCG '05 Renesio	100% Nebbiolo; new designation
Langhe Bianco Sauvignon '07	100% Sauvignon Blanc
Arneis Passito NV (375ml)	Dessert wine; not too sweet up front, clean citrus finish, smooth as silk
Langhe Treuve ‘06	Blend of large oak aged 40% Sauvignon, Chardonnay, 20% oak aged Arneis that is 80% aged in steel; rich, complex, velvet month feel, born to last up to ten years.
Barbera D’Alba St. Michele ‘05	Classic,Barbera D’Alba; deep dark color, red/black mature fruit, long finish
Barbara D’Alba Superiore St. Michele ‘03	Riserva; the best of the best! Intense flavors, complex, well balanced long finish
Langhe Nebbiolo ‘06	100% Nebbiolo down to its toes – the best “baby brother” ever
Langhe Nebbiolo ’06 (375ml)
Langhe San Guglielmo ‘03	Blend of Barbera, Nebbiolo, Bonaria – mouthful of Piemonte at its best, complex, dark fruit, long finish
Roero Superiore Trinità ‘04	Award winning, a Barolo in high heels, complex, elegant, graceful, rich fruit on the palate