Fortified Wines

Marco Moccia found this recipe, which dates back to the 1500s, among his grandmother’s old recipes. Aglianico wine, from vines well over 100 years old, is infused with cherry leaves and fortified. Bright, dark, cherry (surprisingly, since it’s just the le

The “Pope of Arbois” retired in 2015. There appears to be a secret library of back vintages hidden in some alternative dimension, so when the portal opened, we reached through…and found these. To be labeled Vin Jaune, the cantankerous Savagnin is late-har

An exceptional dry Oloroso; clean and elegant retaining the fresh expression of Palomino grapes grown and aged in close proximity to the sea. The lingering, silky, nutty-salty flavor is clean as a whistle, with great finesse.

Rancio Sec (Vi Ranci in Spain) is one of the oldest forms of winemaking. Aged in glass demijohns in the sun before transferring to partially filled old oak to encourage oxidation. Fino Sherry-like mineral but with lots of nut, curry spices, dried fruit, c

Dolin produces really elegant vermouths. Their ‘rouge’ boasts lovely spice notes while remaining fresh and light. Its clean finish makes it an ideal cocktail component, or sip it on a rock with a twist alongside some olives and charcuterie.

Deep, with an amber hue and yellow edges, this 30 year Tawny is rich and dense, with incredible length. It’s a selection of high quality blends which are aged in wood. Dried figs, vanilla bean and honeycomb lead to a finish of toffee and sweet earth. Stor

For those of you sly enough to read every shelf-talker, your diligence has been rewarded by finding one of the best deals in the shop! B. Barbadillo bottles this 4 times a year, so the fruit is amazingly fresh along side rich oxidized notes and profound s

Colosia’s sherries always delight, and this Fino is no different. The bodega has been around since 1838, and is closer to the sea than most, imparting distinctive salinity. This freshness is balanced by a round, soft, nuttiness.

Macerated with a selection of organic herbs and spices for at least 60 days. This vermouth is created using an old family recipe that dates back nearly a century.

White ports are somewhat rare. Aged, white ports are almost unheard of. A wonderful profile with hazelnut, honey, orange peel and dates with a sophisticated delicacy, nuance and complexity.

A similar style to Carpano Antica; rustic, with a spice-driven palate. When vermouth was first concocted in the 1700’s, Piedmont was part of the Kingdom of Sardinia; distiller Emilio Rocchino believes therefore that Sardinian Moscato was used in the blend

Bitter chocolate, honey, and toasted walnuts all come together in this classic Oloroso. The wine is aged oxidatively for 30 years, being slowly passed through the typical solera system. The winery is in its 18th generation of family ownership, dating all