Wine Store

The winery at Checkerboard is a small building reflecting a 'four-poster’ barn style found in early New England. We did not want a large building impacting the quiet and natural surrounding environment.

For over 130 years, Bolla has been recognized for its trusted taste and quality. To produce the finest wines, Bolla sourced their grapes from some of the most renowned regions of Italy and selected only the best during the ideal picking days of September.

The 2021 Zinfandel has aromas of blueberry, black stone fruit and black pepper. Polished tannins and flavors of berries, vanilla, black pepper and toasty oak lead to an elegant, balanced, and a rich, long finish.

This little gem comes from the noblest vines of the Veneto region. Carefully selected by our winemaker Fiorenzo Franceschi. The most developed grapes are chosen during harvest to undergo a further drying process which guarantees the superb quality of this wine...

Dry red wine. 12.5 % Alc/Vol.

The 2017 Gran Reserva Malbec is selected from old Vines from Mendoza and undergoes 15 months aging in new French and American oak. It integrates the oak with aplomb, the nose is vibrant and well-defined, with notes of cassis, blueberry and blackberry. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins enhanced by a patina of dark chocolate-tinged black fruit. The texture of the wine will perfectly compliment many good meat dishes.

The butteri are among Italy's most skilled horsemen and women. A kinship bound by honor and integrity, they are devoted to upholding the ancient tradition of herding wild cattle through Tuscany's rugged terrain.

This Bordeaux wine comes from the Côtes de Blaye appellation which is known for providing some of the best value wines. It offers a medium body with intriguing and generous notes of black currants, blueberries, tobacco and mild spices. It's perfect balance and soft tannins make it a great accompaniment to any meal.