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Abbondanza
Amarone Abbondanza!
by Max
Annual Amarone Abbondanza!!! Thursday, February 9th 6pm-8pm ($10) Yes, indeed. The proper stars have aligned in the milky heavens, signalling the time is upon us for our annual parade of …
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Services
Cars!!! Whatever to do!?
by Max
We aren’t going to sugar coat it: the North End is tricky for parking. If you’re a pro parallel parker you can find a spot every once in a while …
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Tastings
One Nation, Under Cot!
by Max
The wine world is a trendy place, full of one hit wonders and fashionable ‘pop-wines’. Working in wine retail you often get asked the same question many times over by …
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Outside the Shop
VIDEO: Marcel Lapierre on Beaujolais
by Max
It’s no secret that we are great admirers of the late, great Marcel Lapierre. Lapierre was one of the first champions of natural wine in the modern era and his …
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New Arrivals
Dear Beaujolais, meet Jura. You’re welcome.
by Max
The Elusive Wines of Jean-Marc Brignot! Do some heavy internet searching and you will come up with very (very) little information about the quasi-mythical wines of Jean-Marc Brignot. It seems …
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Press
Improper Bostonian: Best of Boston 2011!
by Kerri
Thank you Improper Bostonian! We are thrilled to be a part of this year’s fantastic group of winners. So many of our friends and favorites are represented! Congratulations to everyone. …
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Farm to Glass
Organic, Biodynamic, Natural Wine: Matt’s Thoughts
by Matteo
In our experience the most honest and expressive wines are the result of a winemaker’s efforts to harken back to a time of preindustrial traditions and grape growing practices. These …
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New Arrivals
MAGNUMS! The rest are just half bottles…
by Matteo
Needless to say, these are all extremely limited, and no discounts are available. (2008) Le Temps des Cerises—Axel Prufer, Fou du roi, Languedoc, France $60 An impossible wine from the …
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Farm to Glass
Monthly Wine Share
by Stephanie
the best organic, biodynamic, & natural wines delivered to your doorstep
Upcoming events
THIS SUNDAY: Flower Day February 5, 12:00 am
Not quite as epic as a fruit day in the biodynamic calendar but no slouch either. On Flower days wines are believed to showcase their vibrant fruit palettes and bountiful aromatics. Gamay? Yes please!
Flower Day FREE February 6, 12:00 am
Amarone Abbondanza FREE February 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Tasting: Valenwine FREE February 10, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Records and Riesling! FREE February 15, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Just in
2008, Cave du Vin, “Rayon,” Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle, Vallee d’Aoste $20
2008, Italy
Off to the Franco-Italian Alps! Vallee d’Aoste is a somewhat unusual region in Italy. Though it has acquired some degree of recognition for its breathtaking slopes amongst the skiing folks, …
Manifesto
The Wine Bottega stands in defense of real wine. Whether organic, biodynamic, natural, or otherwise, real wine is borne of the land. We are inspired by the farmers who break their backs for the benefit of their vines and use a gentle hand to guide the ancient act of fermentation. As a result, each bottle holds more than just fermented grape juice, it holds the story of the land and the people who created it. We look forward to sharing those stories with you.