I l B o t o l o

Piemonte – Italy

The winery, founded by Roberto de Silva in 2007, makes top-notch wines true to Piedmonte with grapes like Barbera, Moscato and Chardonnay. They are also well-known for their Nizza cuvee, a little known DOCG made with 100% Barbera leading to full-bodied wines with great ageing potential. Today the Estate continues in its family tradition thanks to the dedication and love of Roberto de Silva’s wife, Diana de Silva Bracco, in her commitment to produce high quality products that valorize the Piedmont region.

Rooted in Monferrato

“il Botolo” was founded on tradition and passion, with a special focus on the environment. The winery, founded by Roberto de Silva, combines the love of Monferrato and the dream and passion to create high quality wines. Today the Estate continues in its family tradition thanks to the dedication and love of Roberto de Silva’s wife, Diana de Silva Bracco, in her commitment to produce high quality wines that valorize the Piedmont region. All our wines are signed Roberto and Diana de Silva. Il Botolo is the name of the little dog who lives on the Estate.

Barbera spumante

  • SKU
  • WS PRICE(C$)
  • CONFIG.
  • APPELLATION
  • GRAPE(S)
  • ABV
  • DESCRIPTION
  • 343026
  • 22.58
  • 12 x 0.75L
  • Vino Spumante
  • 100% Barbera
  • 13%

A unique sparkling wine made from 100% Barbera. Made in a style to preserve the fresh and floral aromas this wine is the perfect patio spring/summer sipper or aperetif for any meal. Delicate white flowers and crunchy red berries make up the nose on this wine, with a lively acid driven palate.

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Barbera d'Asti Superiore

  • SKU
  • WS PRICE(C$)
  • CONFIG.
  • APPELLATION
  • GRAPE(S)
  • ABV
  • DESCRIPTION
  • 343023
  • 23.32
  • 12 x 0.75L
  • DOC BARBERA D'ASTI SUPERIORE
  • 100% Barbera
  • 14.5%

This classic expression of barbera sees a slightly longer ageing period in oak. Having had a few years to mature the flavours and structure are wonderfully integrated. Flavours of blueberry pie and earthy spice come through on a smooth and medium bodied palate.

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Nizza-Il Botolo-Italy

Nizza

  • SKU
  • WS PRICE(C$)
  • CONFIG.
  • APPELLATION
  • GRAPE(S)
  • ABV
  • DESCRIPTION
  • 488356
  • 42.88
  • 12 x 0.75L
  • DOCG NIZZA
  • 100% Barbera
  • 15%

Nizza - is itself, a new DOCG in Monferatto, Piedmont with only 44 producers.100% Barbera grapes which are hand harvested using crates with selected picking of the best grapes. This wine presents flavours of spice, ripe black plum, fruit syrup, tobacco and elderberry, accompied with full and balanced mouthfeels.

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