G. Camerano & Figli - Barolo Special Vertical Offering ARTISAN, ESTATE GROWN WINES from Singular Selections

The G. Camerano & Figli winery is located in the heart of the “Old Langa” region, within the village of Barolo. Founded in 1875, Camerano is the second oldest wine producer within the commune of Barolo. The family has been producing traditional, classic Piemontese wines for 5 generations on their estate-owned vineyards. From extreme, low-yield vines to using time honored, ultra-tradition- al methods. In 1995, the daughter Francesca took charge of the marketing and son Vittorio stepped into the winemaking position.

Camerano 1999 Barolo ‘Terlo Gold Label’ - 12/750ml List $780 Net $720 2+ cs (mix w/2001) $640 An outstanding year with classic, ideal structure. Overall, the wines from 1999 are typically more earthy in their approach than those from 2001, a bit lighter but certainly equal in terms of quality. The wines from 1999 are elegant and represent a perfect vintage to experience finesse within the expression of Barolo’s terroir. Extremely age worthy, the Camerano “Terlo” Gold Label Barolo 1999 will drink well in 20-25 years. Produced on estate holdings in the “Terlo” vineyard overlooking the village of Barolo, the Camerano “Terlo Gold Label” Barolo is quintessential, classic Barolo with aromas and flavors of dark berries, licorice, forest floor characters, truffles, violets and exotic spices. It is expansive on the palate with great complexity, depth of flavor and fine, noble tannins.

Camerano 2001 Barolo ‘Terlo Gold Label’ - 12/750ml List $780 Net $720 2+ cs (mix w/1999) $640 2001 is an outstanding, classic vintage with excellent concentration, lively acidity and nicely integrated tannins. The resulting wines display great concentration and power with beautiful structure for long aging. Excellent wines from across the Langhe were produced that perfectly express the unique, diverse characteristics from each commune in Barolo; the elegantly styled Barolos from La Morra, the more intense wines from Monforte or Serralunga and the pure, classic, Barolo expression found in the wines from Barolo.

Camerano 2004 Barolo ‘Terlo Gold Label’ - 12/750ml List $540 Net $504 12/375ml Net $324 Produced on estate holdings in the “Terlo” vineyard overlooking the village of Barolo, the Camerano “Terlo Gold Label” Barolo is quintessential, classic Barolo with aromas and flavors of dark berries, licorice, forest floor characters, truffles, violets and exotic spices. It is expansive on the palate with great complexity, depth of flavor and fine, noble tannins.

Camerano 2008 Barbera d’Alba - 12/750ml List $228 Net $216 The Barbera d’Alba exemplifies classically structured Barbera with great texture, concentration and grip on the palette. Fresh and vibrant, with bright, raspberry acidity, this classic Barbera displays smooth, sweet tannins and a lush, lingering finish.

Camerano 2007 Dolcetto d’Alba - 12/750ml List $160 Net $144 5+cs $132 Dolcetto is normally planted in areas on the fringes of the prime vineyard areas of the five primary Barolo communes around the city of Alba or on the “wrong” side of the hillsides of the Alba region. They are virtually never found alongside the prized Nebbiolo vines in vineyards that are normally dedicated to producing grapes for Barolo. The Camerano, Dolcetto d’Alba is planted in the middle of their estate grown Terlo vineyard, where the entire area’s vineyards are otherwise devoted by Cam- erano and every neighboring vineyard, exclusively to the cultivation of Nebbiolo for Barolo. The result is Dolcetto that is full bodied, rich and one of the most stunning examples of Dolcetto produced in Piemonte. Packed with rich aromas and flavors of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, violets and red plums.

Camerano 2004 Barolo ‘Cannubi San Lorenzo’ - 12/750ml List $620 Net $580 Cannubi, also known as Cannubio, is derived from the Italian word for union, which best describes the rare hybrid of Barolo’s two distinct soil types - Tortonian and Helvetian - marrying their respective characteristics of perfume and elegance with struc- ture and concentration. The prestigious Cannubi vineyard lies where three communes of the appellation converge: Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, and La Morra. The Cannubi vineyard extends north and eastward, overlooking the commune of Barolo. The reputation of the vineyard has become legendary; with the label of the oldest remaining bottle of Piedmontese wine bear- ing the name Cannubi dated at 1752. The palate is elegant, full and relatively approachable when young, with unusual integra- tion of deep, supple berry notes over a substantial tannic structure of great aristocratic finesse and longevity. Exquisite aromas and flavors of ripe, dark cherries, minerals, rose petals, anise and exotic spices. Multi-dimensional and seamless in the mouth, this magnificent wine has superb concentration. 0810 Cream Wine Company 118 N. Peoria, Chicago IL p: 312.421.1900 f: 312.421.1977 [email protected] SINGULAR SELECTIONS ARTISAN, ESTATE GROWN WINES

Ciavolich 2008 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ‘Ancilla’ - 12/750ml List $152 Net $136 5+cs $120 In Abruzzo, ‘Ancilla’ the Latin word for girl, represents the young girls who served wine to the nobility of ancient Rome. Ancilla displays a deep, purple, red color and aromas and flavors of strawberry, cherry, blackberry and plums. Smooth in the mouth, the wine has youthful, gentle tannins and beautiful balance, while offering complexity, grip and structure on the palate.

Le Bertille 2007 Chianti Colli Senesi - 12/750ml List $204 Net $160 5+cs $144 The Colli Senesi is located south of the Chianti Classico in the Siena hills and is the largest of the Chianti sub-zones, includ- ing also the Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano areas. The Le Bertille, Chianti Colli Senesi, partially produced from the estate’s prime, Vino Nobile vineyards is latest addition to the I Podere di San Gallo family of wines. This is stylishly structured, elegant, highly bred Chianti Colli Senese with fine tannins, perfect balance and excellent length. Total production: 800 cases

Le Bertille 2007 Rosso di Montepulciano - 12/750ml List $160 Net $144 5+cs $120 A more youthful expression of their Vino Nobile and includes the addition of the traditional grape variety, Mammolo, which lends an intense fragrance of violets to the bouquet. A bright, ruby colored wine with intense aromas of fresh, red berries, dark cherry, plum and violets. Less intense and more fruit forward than its Vino Nobile brother, the wine is fresh, complex and harmonious on the palate. This is classic, elegant Montepulciano with integrated tannins, and a silky, persistent finish.

Le Bertille 2006 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - 12/750ml List $300 Net $240 The complex aromas combine ethereal layers of vibrant, black cherry, violets and earthy, mushroom notes. Layers of concen- trated, ripe, sweet raspberry flavors combine with bitter cherry and earthy notes and lead to an extremely long, lingering finish. An extremely complex wine of the highest breeding that should be admired for its beautiful, terroir focused flavors and adher- ence to the truest traditions of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Gianni Doglia 2009 Moscato d’Asti - 12/750ml List $160 Net $144 5+cs $132 Gianni Doglia owns five hectares of vineyards with 20-year-old vines near the village of Castagnole Lanze in the heart of the Asti district of Piemonte. Produced from an ultra- soft pressing of the white Muscat grape, this stylishly elegant wine blends the slightly “frizzante” sweetness of Moscato d’Asti with vibrant concentration and acidity. The bouquet expresses a stunning floral perfume followed by crisp, lush flavors of white peach, melon, and honey. The Doglia Moscato is uniquely held under pressure in tanks and is bottled to order, ensuring the absolute, freshest possible expression of Moscato d’Asti throughout the vintage.

La Bellanotte 2009 Armonico - 12/750ml List $152 Net $136 5+cs $120 An artisan winery that encompasses eight hectares of vineyards situated between the terroirs of the Isonzo valley and Collio hills in Italy’s north eastern corner near the border with Slovenia. Ezio Benassi, a Tuscan who fought in Friuli in World War II, returned and purchased the property now known as La Bellanotte. Armonico, harmonious in English, is a blend of Mal- vasia Istriana and Friuliana (fka Tocai). The all estate grown vineyards encompass the DOC sub zones of Collio and Isonzo. The soil is mainly calcareous with the presence of red gravel and a layer of ferrous stone. Armonico displays fresh, crisp, aromatics and flavors of citrus, apple, yellow peach, pineapple and almond with mineral notes, a vibrant, lively mouth feel and a crisp acidity.

La Bellanotte 2006 Merlot - 12/750ml List $216 Net $180 5+cs $160 Tasting this wine you will perceive where this vine is produced: this region, Friuli Venezia Giulia, is reflected in this wine. Flora aromas, bramble berry, raspberry, delicate smoky, lightly graphite memory and ground coffee. No aggressive tannins: black- berry, aromatic wood, liqorice, cocoa powder, pleasant sapidity and freshness. Good, long, delicate and lightly bitter persis- tence. 100% Stainless steel. 0810

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