Giovanni Manzone, Barolo Le Gramolere, 2001 No Sulfur Added 88 proof vodka distilled from

88 proof vodka distilled from organic New York State corn and crafted by artisans

The signature sur lie technique—aging wine on its lees in glass-lined underground tanks for extended periods—adds roundness and complexity

earthy forest floor

or yakitori—but enough refinement to enjoy on its own

Gabriele Mastrojanni founded this estate in 1975 on steep slopes in Castelnuovo dell'Abate that others considered unsuitable for viticulture

Giovanni Manzone, Barolo Le Gramolere, 2001 No Sulfur Added 88 proof vodka distilled fromTraditional Barolo at perfect maturity from one of Piedmont's most under the radar gems. The Manzone family has made wine in Monforte d'Alba since 1925now run by the third generation. Their philosophy is resolutely non interventionist: indigenous yeast fermentation, long macerations, and aging in large Slavonian oak casks rather than new French barriques. At 24 years old, this Le Gramolere has developed the ethereal complexity that only patient