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"The Company was founded at the end of the nineteenth century, in an area where Dolcetto vineyards have been a typical feature for centuries, as is documented by a writing that dates back to 1432, which is kept in the communal archives. The farm has always been family run, and the land has passed from father to son throughout its history. The first historical evidence of the farm is from the beginning of the twentieth century, when the farm was led by Attilio Pecchenino (the grandfather) and had little more than 8 hectares of land. In the 70s, the farm was given to Marino Pecchenino (Attilio’s son), and in 1987 to Orlando and Attilio (Marino’s two sons) who currently own it and manage it. At present, after having recently bought a new farm (Bricco Botti), the total land owned by Pecchenino is approx. 25 hectares, all in the area of Dogliani. For a couple of year now, Pecchenino has expended much energy on making his dolcettos more elegant and appetizing abroad as well as in Italy. The results clearly show in his two main house Dolcettos: the San Luigi and the Siri d’Jermu that recently was upgraded to Dogliani DOCG status.
Pecchenino winery is managed in a sustainable fashion: Orlando is convinced that the quality of his wine is strictly related to the natural health of his vineyard. His main objective is that of growing the best possible grapes with the lowest possible impact on nature. In the vineyards, he opts for organic compost and avoids the use of any chemical products for weed or pest control; his treatments in the vineyards are all natural unless it becomes absolutely necessary. After having worked long and hard to promote the dolcetto variety and Dogliani wines, brothers Attilio and Orlando have also realized their dream of making Barolo. In 2004 in fact they were able to lease 1 hectare and a half of Le Coste vineyard in Monforte d’Alba. Their Barolo Le Coste 2004 will be released in the US in the Spring of 2008."
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Pecchenino Barolo Le Coste 2004
"Ripe plum, verging on prune, with coffee and dark chocolate character. Full-bodied, with soft tannins that are very velvety and caressing. Chewy and concentrated. Sneaks up on you. A superb debut Barolo from Piedmont’s best Dolcetto producer. Best after 2012."
EXPECTED ARRIVAL DATE: MAY 16TH, 2008.
Rating: WS-95
Regular Price: $99.99
Sale Price: $79.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Pecchenino Dolcetto San Luigi 2005
"The 2005 Dolcetto di Dogliani San Luigi is a very pretty, fresh Dolcetto, medium in body, with plenty of varietal character it not quite the complexity of the 2007. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2009."
EXPECTED ARRIVAL DATE: MAY 16TH, 2008.
Regular Price: $15.99
Sale Price: $11.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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SUPER SIP SATURDAYS
JOIN US FOR OUR IN-STORE SAMPLING
OF GREAT, HIGHLY RATED WINES!
1-4PM EVERY SATURDAY
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FOR YOU TO “TRY AND BUY”
THIS WEEK’S WINE WILL BE:
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Joseph Drouhin Gevrey Chambertin 2005
"Ripe and earthy red fruit and violet aromas introduce rich, full, sweet and amply ripe flavors that culminate in a linear and detailed finish. There is good concentration and fine complexity here plus the tannins are clearly ripe. A superior villages and recommended." Burhound (88-90) points
On special sale for $34.99 this weekend.
Regular Price: $46.99
Sale Price: $34.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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