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5218 Lawton Avenue
Oakland, CA 94114

510-654-9159

Oliver McCrum Wines has been importing small production Italian wine and distributing to fine retail and restaurant establishes throughout California since 1994. Over time, our portfolio of producers has steadily grown to over 45 producers from 15 different regions of Italy. We look for typical Italian wines with clarity and freshness, usually made from indigenous Italian grape varieties using clean, transparent winemaking techniques and no obvious use of oak. 

Giovi

About distilleria giovi:

Giovanni La Fauci (Giovi) is a maker at heart and Distilleria Giovi is the outlet for his primary joy, distilling. He officially got started in 1987 at the age of 28, (although he had been distilling since 9 and built his first still at 13) with a small amount of money borrowed from this mother. His father allowed him to build a still in his brick making factory and Giovi immediately became known for his high quality grappas. The keys to his success are the handmade still, built with old copper, which gives better heat transmission and a rounder texture, and a unique method he invented himself for dilution. The water they use is from a spring on Mt. Etna, and they filter it themselves so it is ultra pure. He now makes gin and vodka as well, although these are the passion of his son, Giuseppe, who has joined the family business. Everything is made naturally, without any added sugar or colorants.

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Spirits:

Distilleria giovi ‘Grappa Dell’Etna’

Good grappa can only be made from good base material and Giovi will often drive long distances to pick up the fruit himself to ensure it’s freshness. Grappa dell’Etna is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese from Mt. Etna, and the volcanic soil of the grapes’ origin shows on the palate - saline, mineral and delicate with black pepper, citrus and floral notes.

Distilleria Giovi ‘Grappa Giovi’

Grappa Giovi is a house blend of pomace from grapes harvested around Mount Etna and Messina in North Eastern Sicily. It is a blend of four typical Sicilian grape varieties: Carricante, Catarratto, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola and is remarkable for its herbal aroma and round, mouthwatering palate, balanced by savory notes and citrus.

Distilleria Giovi Grappa ‘Ortica E Limone’

The Ortica e Limone Grappa sees an infusion of locally-sourced botanicals in a Nerello Mascalese grappa base. The botanicals in the Oritca e Limone are organic and give it a light green and yellow hue, and oily, round texture, as well as citrus aromas; lemon extract and pleasant vegetal notes on the palate.

Distilleria Giovi premium VODKA

As always, Giovi is fanatical about quality and creativity without succumbing to concerns about practicality. Hand preparing the base for their vodka takes tremendous dedication and attention to detail to prepare correctly and on top of that the finished distillate is rested for 60 days, all steps unheard of in commercial vodka production. Finally a vodka that tastes like the grain it’s made with! We get delicate wheat, heather and lemon leaf notes with a mouthwatering salinity and rich, luxurious texture. Truly one-of-a-kind.

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