Barbera dei Vicini del Monastero

A grape from Piëmonte. Dry, somewhat tangy and full of character.

Barbera was the first born bitch and the second puppy. Because of an eight-shaped spot on her head we called her Eight.

 

 

 

 

Vernaccia dei Vicini del Monastero

A grape from Sardinia. Light, sparkling, but full with taste

Vernaccia was the second bitch and the third puppy. The first sign of recognition for us was a white strip between the shoulderblades.

 

 

 

 

Lacrima dei Vicini del Monastero

Named after Lacrima Christi (the tear of Christ), a wine from the grapes that grow on the slopes of mount Vesuvio. A wine with the taste of fruit and the scent of flowers.

Lacrima was the third bitch and the sixth puppy. We called her Heart, on account of a heart-shaped white spot on her forehead.

 

Delizia dei Vicini del Monastero

Named after a large wine-house near Venice.

Delizia, the fourth-born bitch was the eight and last puppy. We recognised her by he markings on her head.

 

 

 

Moscatello dei Vicini del Monastero

A grape from the area near Ventimiglia, the Ligurian coast. Sweet and sparkling.

Moscatello was the first-born puppy and the first male. He has a lot of white and a T-mark on his head.

 

 

 

 

Brunello dei Vicini del Monastero

A grape from Tuscany, makes a DOC-wine: elegant, dry and well-balanced.

Brunello was the second male and the fourth puppy. We recognise him by the coat, which is completely orange.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barolo dei Vicini del Monastero

One of the most famous Italian grapes. Comes from the area southwest from Alba, Piemonte. A DOC-wine: dry, full and with a velvet texture.

Barolo was the third male and the fifth puppy. We called him From ear to ear, on account of an orange band between his ears.

 

 

 

 

Verdicchio dei Vicini del Monastero

A well known grape from the province Marche. A DOC-wine: dry, fresh and harmonious.

Verdicchio was the fourth male and the seventh puppy. We recognised him by three spots on his right-flank.