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SKU:
7892
Brand:
Quintarelli
Perhaps not everyone knows that in the Quintarelli Winery, in the most difficult years, when Amarone is not produced, the Rosso del Bepi is produced. It is precisely in difficult years that the great producers manage, with patience and great skill, to produce real masterpieces. Absolutely do not take it as a downgrading of Amarone, otherwise in the cellar they would never have linked this wine to the name of the great Bepi, the one who, after the war, supported his father Silvio at the helm of the company, bringing it qualitatively to the top of the world.
€329.40
SKU:
7854
Brand:
Il Palagio
Named after Sting's song "Sister Moon", this was the first Tuscan IGT wine produced at the Palagio. With an alcohol content of 14.9% it ages for 24 months in new French barriques.
€110.90
SKU:
7851
Brand:
Il Palagio
This wine takes its name from a property of the estate and when translated it means "little house on the roads". Colloquially, this can also mean "the confusion of ways" by suggesting philosophical reflections on the paths we all take in life.
€75.80
SKU:
7828
Brand:
Fattoria le Pupille
Saffredi is a robust, rich and complex Supertuscan, produced with a Bordeaux blend and aged in barrique for 18 months. Ample and intense hints of wild berries, spices and balsamic herbs emerge from a round and velvety texture, of great balance and persistence: an exuberant expression of the Tuscan Maremma
€189.90
SKU:
7823
Brand:
Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Red wine of great impact with a bright color of intense hue. The nose is rich and concentrated with a fruity aroma well preserved in intensity and sweetness, where you feel the contact with the balanced and well-dosed wood. In the mouth it is enveloping, soft and round with a present but silky tannin. The characteristic acidic structure makes Badia a Passignano 2007 a pleasant wine of undoubted longevity, suitable for a long stay in the bottle.
SKU:
7817
Brand:
Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Refined and intense, structured and persistent , it is obtained from Chardonnay grapes with a small percentage of Grechetto, a native grape that brings acidity and binds it even more to the territory. The vinification takes place in Allier and Troncaise barriques, where the wine then matures for six months before being bottled and left to refine for another 10 months.
€197.90
SKU:
7813
Brand:
Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Powerful and very balanced, it presents itself to the eye with a compact ruby color. The nose shows elegant sensations of ripe blackberry, oriental spices, wild flowers, pink pepper, white chocolate, leather and rhubarb. In the mouth it is balanced to the micron, with a powerful caloric note adequately balanced by fresh-savory stitching. The tannins, as expected, are tapered and stretch up to the very long finish dominated by sweet spices. Ideal with important meats such as thrush in truffle sauce or venison with juniper.
SKU:
7805
Brand:
Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Powerful and very balanced, it presents itself to the eye with a compact ruby color. The nose shows elegant sensations of ripe blackberry, oriental spices, wild flowers, pink pepper, white chocolate, leather and rhubarb. In the mouth it is balanced to the micron, with a powerful caloric note adequately balanced by fresh-savory stitching. The tannins, as expected, are tapered and stretch up to the very long finish dominated by sweet spices. Ideal with important meats such as thrush in truffle sauce or venison with juniper.
€11.20
€90.59
SKU:
7575
Brand:
Chiusa Grande
€52.34
D'EUS. Tribute to the everlasting pleasure. Ode to thoughtful inspiration. Gift to those who appreciate the enigmatic unconventionality. D'EUS… hymn to the slow passing of time. It is a classic method sparkling wine meticulously refined on the lees. Long wait rewarded by the bright color, the minty crunchy fragrance and the fine and entrancing perlage, which caresses the palate with the delicacy of a butterfly. Striking notes of peach, hawthorn and sage anticipate the enveloping sip. D'EUS… superb and celestial challenge, homage to D'Annunzio: “memento audere semper”.
€52.34
SKU:
7573
Brand:
Chiusa Grande
€43.14
D'EUS. Tribute to the everlasting pleasure. Ode to thoughtful inspiration. Gift to those who appreciate the enigmatic unconventionality. D'EUS… hymn to the slow passing of time. It is a classic method sparkling wine meticulously refined on the lees. Long wait rewarded by the bright color, the minty crunchy fragrance and the fine and entrancing perlage, which caresses the palate with the delicacy of a butterfly. Striking notes of peach, hawthorn and sage anticipate the enveloping sip. D'EUS… superb and celestial challenge, homage to D'Annunzio: “memento audere semper”.
€43.14
SKU:
7572
Brand:
Chiusa Grande
Passion and torment
It is not a wine, but a fiery red woman who grants her favors only to great lovers. It is not an ephemeral pleasure, but an intense passion that enslaves for life. It is not the usual wine, but a ruby red Montepulciano Doc, aged 18 months in barriques, with hints of ripe fruit, chocolate and black pepper. While drinking you will dream of undressing the large and generous body of a Black Pearl. with the only regret of not being able to have it forever.
SKU:
7331
Brand:
Cantina Tollo
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "MO" Dop Riserva by Cantina Tollo wins once again this year, with the 2015 vintage, the coveted Tre Bicchieri award, the authoritative award of the Gambero Rosso 2020 Wines Guide of Italy. A Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva with intense fruity aromas, with notes of black cherry and wild berries. Twenty-four months in oak barrels and six in the bottle for an aging that improves over time. Format version: double Magnum 3 liters.
€64.05
SKU:
7328
Brand:
Cantina Tollo
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Cagiolo from Cantina Tollo is undoubtedly the flagship among the company's reds and has received prizes and awards since its debut in the early 1990s. In our opinion fully deserved for its quality and incredible value for money. A red wine that strikes, from the first sip, for the perfect balance between structure and softness. Pleasantly warm and persistent, the nose reveals notes of cherry, dark chocolate and spices. The color is deep, with violet reflections. It lends itself to long aging.
€41.48
SKU:
7294
Brand:
Tenuta San Guido
Le Difese is a full-bodied red wine with a Bordeaux style but with a Tuscan soul: a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese, aged in barrique for 12 months. It is soft, round, elegant and velvety, animated by a balanced freshness and hints of cherries, chocolate, aromatic herbs and sweet spices
€59.90
SKU:
7199
Brand:
Terra D'Aligi
3 liter bottle of our most awarded red accompanied by an elegant and lively metal case. Each family in Abruzzo has its own tatone. Confidential and affectionate appellation for the grandfather, the tatone actually represents a fundamental figure in the traditional family structure, to which age and maturity confer authority, prestige and wisdom.
€52.95
€107.90
€107.90
€183.76
SKU:
7087
Brand:
Terra D'Aligi
1.5 liter bottle of the classic Abruzzo red accompanied by an elegant metal case.
€18.45
SKU:
7016
Brand:
Donnafugata
Cuordilava is obtained from the 2017 harvest of Nerello Mascalese grapes: a red of great elegance that after a long period of aging expresses intense notes of small red fruits, spices and undergrowth on the palate is broad and deep, with caressing tannins and a long persistence.
€128.90
SKU:
6902
Brand:
Casal Thaulero
Brilliant straw yellow with greenish hues, fine-grained perlage.
Complex and fragrant, clear scent of bread crust, floral note of jasmine and broom and sage balsamic.
Strong and enveloping taste, marked minerality.
€15.07
€61.00
€25.50
€23.80
€21.40
SKU:
6426
Brand:
Argiolas
The Korem Magnum proposed by the famous Argiolas winery, an important family-run production company in southern Sardinia, is an Isola dei Nuraghi Typical Geographical Indication wine. A product of considerable interest, for a label that is a real pride of Sardinian oenology. This red is produced from the blend of Carignano, Bovale Sardo and Cannonau grapes, fruit of native varieties grown at 300 meters above sea level, on a medium-textured soil with the presence of clay and limestone.
€111.02
SKU:
6322
Brand:
Banfi
€51.31
Beautiful wooden box containing 2 wines: 1 Quality Sparkling Wine Brut Classic Method 1 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2015
SKU:
6321
Brand:
Banfi
Beautiful wooden box containing 2 wines: 1 FONTANELLE Chardonnay Toscana IGT 2018 1 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2015
SKU:
6192
Brand:
D'Alesio Sciarr
The grapes have a strong anthocyanin charge, good acidity and a good sugar content. The vine has this name because the Tuscan wool merchants recognized a resemblance to their grapes and thought it was a mutation of Sangiovese.
€44.80
SKU:
6191
Brand:
D'Alesio Sciarr
This vine was mentioned for the first time by Cato the Censor in the second century BC, who attributed the origin of this kind of grapes to the Greek colonists. The Pecorino grapes seem to derive their name from the fact that the sheep, walking through the vineyards, would have shown several times to like the fruits.
€39.28
SKU:
6019
Brand:
San Felice
Produced exclusively in exceptional vintages, this Riserva represents for San Felice the maximum expression of the 'terroir' of Campogiovanni. Coming from the careful selection of Sangiovese grosso from the 'Il Quercione' vineyard of about 2.5 hectares, it is a wine that combines rigor, concentration, elegance as well as an extraordinary capacity for aging. Refine for 24 months in 500-liter French oak barrels. (tonneaux) and 36 months in the bottle.
€273.28
SKU:
5738
Brand:
Tenuta Ulisse
10 vintages in a single bottle. The best of our grapes, our vines and our terroirs to obtain a dream wine… All the passion and love for our land in a great wine that celebrates 10 splendid harvests respecting an ancient past. A wonderful fruit and an inimitable territory create excellence.
€75.15
SKU:
5737
Brand:
Tenuta Ulisse
10 vintages in a single bottle. The best of our grapes, our vines and our terroirs to obtain a dream wine… All the passion and love for our land in a great wine that celebrates 10 splendid harvests respecting an ancient past. A wonderful fruit and an inimitable territory create excellence.
€69.78
SKU:
5728
Brand:
Tenuta Ulisse
Denomination: Protected Designation of Origin DOP Grape variety: Montepulciano
Amaranta Montepulciano D'Abruzzo is the confirmation of the exceptional nature of a terroir like that of the Crecchio area. This wine comes from the passion of the Ulisse brothers and from their bond with the historical Abruzzo vines, with the traditions of the places where they are grown and vinified. A wine of indisputable class, it is the dutiful homage, of love and respect, to the greatest red grape of Abruzzo.
€57.71
SKU:
5632
Brand:
Agriverde
Straw yellow. Herbaceous notes blend with hints of jasmine and broom. On the palate it is fresh and enveloping: taste of white peach and lumps, with good persistence. Food pairings: seafood cuisine and delicate cheeses. Ideal for aperitifs and vegetarian dishes.
SKU:
5630
Brand:
Agriverde
Cherry pink. The nose is expressed with intense aromas of red fruits: cherry, strawberry and a touch of pomegranate. In the mouth it is fresh, fruity and with good persistence. Food matches: perfect as an aperitif, fried food, soups and fish-based dishes, white meat is perfect with pizza.
€14.50
SKU:
5628
Brand:
Agriverde
Straw yellow with golden reflections. The nose is expressed with intense aromas of ripe apple, pineapple, mango and banana. In the mouth it is fruity, harmonious mineral. Food matches: perfectly accompanies seafood cuisine, soups, delicate first courses, delicate first courses, risottos, white meats and soft cheeses.
SKU:
5627
Brand:
Agriverde
Ruby red with purple hues. The nose is fruity with hints of ripe red fruit: blackberry, black cherry and currant. On the palate it is fresh, dry, fruity and with soft tannins. Food pairings: cured meats, ground dishes, soups, grilled meats and aged cheeses.
€11.90
SKU:
5626
Brand:
Agriverde
Riseis Montepulciano is the first wine in the history of Agriverde . Ruby red with violet reflections. The nose reveals varietal aromas: wild berries, black cherry and a light floral touch of violet. In the mouth it is fruity, and enjoys great freshness and drinkability. The tannins are soft, a balanced wine. Food pairings: Cold cuts, land dishes, roast meats, game, aged cheeses. (Polibio already spoke of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo between 205 and 123 BC)
€51.24
SKU:
5625
Brand:
Agriverde
Ruby red with violet reflections. Intense and deep wine that reflects the territory in all its warmth and splendor. The delicate aging in fine oaks has contributed to its aromatic complexity: the nose expresses an intense bouquet of ripe red fruits such as black cherry in alcohol, currant, wild blackberry, and violet enriched with toasted notes of cocoa, tobacco, leather and coffee. In the mouth it is full and elegant with velvety tannins, with good acidity and long persistence. Fruits and spices come together harmoniously, leaving flavors of cherries and cocoa to be perceived in the mouth. The aftertaste is intense with balsamic and pleasantly fruity notes. Thanks to its excellent structure and fruit concentration it is a wine capable of evolving and improving for many years in the bottle. Pairings: excellent with red meats, fatty and succulent dishes, tasty and spicy dishes. Cured meats and aged cheeses and typical dishes of the Abruzzo region: sheep skewers, liver sausages, grilled lamb and mutton, ribs of beef and game meats. Serving temperature 16 degrees.
€340.00
SKU:
5623
Brand:
Agriverde
Ruby red with violet reflections. Intense and deep wine that reflects the territory in all its warmth and splendor. The delicate aging in fine oaks has contributed to its aromatic complexity: the nose expresses an intense bouquet of ripe red fruits such as black cherry in alcohol, currant, wild blackberry, and violet enriched with toasted notes of cocoa, tobacco, leather and coffee. In the mouth it is full and elegant with velvety tannins, with good acidity and long persistence. Fruit and spices come together harmoniously, leaving flavors of cherries and cocoa to be perceived in the mouth. The aftertaste is intense with balsamic and pleasantly fruity notes. Thanks to its excellent structure and fruit concentration it is a wine capable of evolving and improving for many years in the bottle. Pairings: excellent with red meats, fatty and succulent dishes, tasty and spicy dishes. Cured meats and aged cheeses and typical dishes of the Abruzzo region: sheep skewers, liver sausages, grilled lamb and mutton, ribs of beef and game meats. Serving temperature 16 degrees.
€175.00
SKU:
5622
Brand:
Agriverde
Ruby red with violet reflections. Intense and deep wine that reflects the territory in all its warmth and splendor. The delicate aging in fine oaks has contributed to its aromatic complexity: the nose expresses an intense bouquet of ripe red fruits such as black cherry in alcohol, currant, wild blackberry, and violet enriched with toasted notes of cocoa, tobacco, leather and coffee. In the mouth it is full and elegant with velvety tannins, with good acidity and long persistence. Fruit and spices come together harmoniously, leaving flavors of cherries and cocoa to be perceived in the mouth. The aftertaste is intense with balsamic and pleasantly fruity notes. Thanks to its excellent structure and fruit concentration it is a wine capable of evolving and improving for many years in the bottle. Pairings: excellent with red meats, fatty and succulent dishes, tasty and spicy dishes. Cured meats and aged cheeses and typical dishes of the Abruzzo region: sheep skewers, liver sausages, grilled lamb and mutton, ribs of beef and game meats. Serving temperature 16 degrees.
€20.80
SKU:
5540
Brand:
Centorame
Purplish red in color with ruby reflections, it has a fresh and complex bouquet on the nose: roses, morello cherries, wild berries, fresh and rightly tannic on the palate, it is fruity again.
€18.70
SKU:
5521
Brand:
Isole e Olena
The Chianti Classico of Isole e Olena is a famous and traditional expression of Tuscany, aged for 12 months in barrels and barriques. The bouquet is fruity and floral, with notes of violets, roses and cherries. On the palate it is fresh, energetic and dynamic, with dense and balanced tannins
€57.44
SKU:
5520
Brand:
Poggio Scalette
The "Piantonaia" is a noble excellence of the Chianti area and a hymn to the great Bordeaux vine, Merlot. The olfactory painting is deep and broad, brushed with tones of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, Mediterranean scrub and hints of roasted coffee and cocoa. It shows a deep, harmonious and majestic body, a perfect synthesis of softness, freshness, elegance and power.
€217.72
SKU:
5464
Brand:
Cantina Orsogna
The wine production of Cantina Lunaria finds expression from the love and respect for an authentic land, from the desire to leave its pungent charm unchanged while making the most of its potential.
€26.00
€54.70
€43.70
SKU:
5368
Brand:
Poggio Scalette
"Il Carbonaione" is a majestic red wine from the Chianti area that carefully blends the power of Tuscany with the Sangiovese class. The bouquet is very rich and recalls fruit in alcohol, sweet spices, toasting and undergrowth. On the palate it widens harmoniously, showing a champion structure, perfectly balanced in its components of strength, elegance and softness, with a still young and pounding tannin.
€107.04
SKU:
5360
Brand:
Cantina Orsogna
The grapes left to dry on the plant, after a careful selection, are de-stemmed and pressed, the skins are left in contact with the must with its indigenous yeasts for 20 days at a constant temperature of 20-22 ° C. Aging in steel tanks, followed by in the bottle. At tasting it has an impenetrable ruby red color. Aroma of red fruit and black cherry jam, almond, warm, soft, intense, and with the typical almond finish. Slightly sweet. Ideal with cold cuts, grilled and baked meats, first courses with very structured sauces.
€28.02
SKU:
5356
Brand:
Cantina Orsogna
The grapes, after a careful selection, are de-stemmed and crushed, the skins are left in contact with the must with their indigenous yeasts for 10/15 days at a constant temperature of 25/28 ° C. The refinement takes place partly in oak barrels and partly in stainless steel tanks for at least four months. Refinement in the bottle follows. At tasting it has an impenetrable ruby red color. Aroma of red fruit and black cherry jam on everything, light notes of cocoa and toasting complete the bouquet. Warm taste, rightly tannic and therefore soft, intense, and with the typical almond finish. Ideal with cold cuts, grilled and baked meats, first courses with very structured sauces.
€28.02
SKU:
5354
Brand:
Cantina Orsogna
Malverno is produced with Montepulciano and Merlot grapes from medium-aged vineyards and bred mainly with the Guyot system on land located at an altitude between 350 and 450 meters above sea level. then de-stemmed and crushed and the must with the skins is left to macerate at a temperature of 22-24 ° C for 15/16 days. The Merlot is aged in oak barrels for 6/8 months, the Montepulciano for the same period in stainless steel tanks.
€32.50
SKU:
5286
Brand:
Terra D'Aligi
1.5 liter bottle of our most award winning red accompanied by an elegant and lively metal case. Each family in Abruzzo has its own tatone. Confidential and affectionate appellation for the grandfather, the tatone actually represents a fundamental figure in the traditional family structure, to which age and maturity confer authority, prestige and wisdom.
€31.60
SKU:
5277
Brand:
Marchesi de Cordano
The complexity of this intense ruby red wine, sensual and enveloping, is expressed in the bouquet that immediately recalls withered flowers and red fruit jam. A pleasant spiciness of licorice, black pepper, cloves and vanilla emerges with toasted hints of coffee and tobacco. Maximum Expression: 12-15 years. Vinification: Short drying in the vineyard, permanence of 20 - 22 days on the skins with pumping over in the air, followed by static decanting in large barrels. Subsequently the wine is left to refine for 12 months in 50 hl barrels and 12 months in barriques and then rests for 12 months in the bottle.
€70.00
SKU:
5179
Brand:
Cantina Tollo
A Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva with intense fruity aromas, with notes of black cherry and wild berries. Twenty-four months in oak barrels and six in the bottle for an aging that improves over time. Pairings with savory first courses, mushrooms, truffles, meats and semi-aged cheeses
€189.90
SKU:
5145
Brand:
Ciavolich
The Pecorino grapes come from 1 hectare of vineyard raised in the Abruzzo pergola system planted in our Pianella estate around the year 2000 and from 1 hectare of "espalier" trained vineyard in the Loreto Aprutino estate, planted in 2011. The grapes are harvested by hand in the very early hours of the morning and are immediately transported to the cellar in small boxes. Afterwards the grapes are pressed, softly pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. At the end of fermentation, a small part of the mass is decanted into French tonneaux from 2009 for a brief refinement of 3 months. At the end of February the wines are brought together and bottled to continue aging in the bottle for about 2 months.
€36.00
€28.80
SKU:
5142
Brand:
Ciavolich
Il Divus was born in 1987 and proudly tells of the place it comes from, the oldest vineyards of the estate. After being selected and hand-picked, the grapes are taken to the cellar where they are crushed and destemmed. Afterwards, the must ferments in stainless steel at a controlled temperature and then delestage and pumping over are carried out. The wine obtained is decanted into large barrels and barriques of various passages where it ages for about a year. Finally, after resting in the bottle we can taste a fresh, tannic, soft, full-bodied, mature wine that improves over time.
€82.50
SKU:
5139
Brand:
Ciavolich
Il Divus was born in 1987 and proudly tells of the place it comes from, the oldest vineyards of the estate. After being selected and hand-picked, the grapes are taken to the cellar where they are crushed and destemmed. Afterwards, the must ferments in stainless steel at a controlled temperature and then delestage and pumping over are carried out. The wine obtained is decanted into large barrels and barriques of various passages where it ages for about a year. Finally, after resting in the bottle we can taste a fresh, tannic, soft, full-bodied, mature wine that improves over time.
€36.00
€24.00
SKU:
4986
Brand:
Torre Raone
Deep garnet red color, intense and consistent in the glass. Wild black cherry, plums, blackberries and ripe currants: the nose opens on clear fruity notes, and then also perceives floral nuances of violet, as well as clear tertiary references of vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, pepper and licorice. Balsamic nuances and officinal herbs complete the olfactory picture. The tannins on the palate are sculpted with chisel, the sip is warm and soft, with excellent persistence.
It goes very well with red meat. Try it with the tagliata with balsamic vinegar.
€79.89
SKU:
4943
Brand:
Cantina Miglianico
A cardboard magnum, very portable, a competition Montepulciano. The perfect gift for friends. Montepulciano DOP 100% with vineyards in the hills facing East / South-East of Miglianico, at 250 meters. above sea level, with clayey-loamy soils. The breeding is Abruzzo pergola with 15-20 year old vines, 1,600 plants per hectare with a yield of 120q.
€20.50
SKU:
4941
Brand:
Cantina Miglianico
Montepulciano DOP 100% with vineyards in the hills located south-east of Miglianico, at 250 meters. above sea level, with clayey soils that tend to be calcareous. The breeding is an Abruzzo pergola with thirty-year vines, 1600 plants per hectare with a yield of 100q. Magnum 1.5 liters
€33.14
SKU:
4939
Brand:
Cantina Miglianico
Montepulciano DOP 100% with hillside vineyards located south-east of Miglianico, 250 meters away. above sea level, with clayey soils that tend to be calcareous. The breeding is an Abruzzo pergola with thirty-year vines, 1600 plants per hectare with a yield of 100q. Double Magnum 3 liters
€59.78
SKU:
4938
Brand:
Cantina Miglianico
Montepulciano DOP 100% with vineyards in the hills facing East / South-East of Miglianico, at 250 meters. above sea level, with clayey-loamy soils. The breeding is Abruzzo pergola with 15-20 year old vines, 1,600 plants per hectare with a yield of 120q.
€28.58
SKU:
4877
Brand:
Rosarubra
An ancient vineyard gives rise to Shamàn. Created every year from the selected harvest of the best grapes, sufficient to produce a single 50hl barrel, it has as protagonists the oldest vineyards of the estate. Dense, garnet color, visually occupied by an extraordinary extractive richness, deriving from late harvest in the vineyard. It surprises the nose for its full fruit integrity, for its hints of harmonious woody tannin and for its incomparable aromas. Full and round, it offers unparalleled sensations of tannic elegance to the mouth.
€100.77
€78.57
SKU:
4725
Brand:
Cantina Wilma
Vine rediscovered for some years, widespread throughout the Abruzzo region. The name "pecorino" is given by the sheep's face shape of the bunch and by the fact that when the shepherds passed through during the transhumance, the sheep stopped to graze the leaves of this vine. Cantina Wilma obtains its wine from the "Pecorino" vine with low-row plantings on sandy calcareous soil. Appearance of yellow color, excellent fruity bouquet. The flavor is harmonious and of good quality. Ideal with all seafood cuisine, it also goes well with appetizers and delicate main courses.
€30.74
SKU:
4643
Brand:
Cantine Paolucci
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Flaià combines great structure and solidity with uncommon notes of elegance and softness. On the nose and on the palate it is complex and varied, characteristics of wines with long aging and prolonged holding in the bottle. Vintage 2011 Alcohol 14 %Vol .
€30.74
SKU:
4631
Brand:
Piandimare
The label was dedicated to the Necropolis of Fossa and its Monoliths in fact. A dedication to the territory, to remember the historicity and the importance it has always had in history. Grapes Montepulciano d'Abruzzo . Long fermentation on the skins with temperatures that can reach up to 30 ° C. Racking and maturation of 12 months in steel, 12 in barrel and 6 in bottle. Intense color with vibrant ruby variations. Acidity that pushes the juicy fruit on the palate, dragging sweet aromas of vanilla, tobacco and licorice into the final mouth. A statuesque certainty.
€33.31
€28.00
SKU:
4233
Brand:
Donnafugata
From the collaboration between D & ampG and Donnafugata , Rosa is born, the first Dolce and Gabbana wine, an unpublished Doc rosé wine with a fruity and floral personality, an original blend of two black grape varieties, among the most representative of Sicilian viticulture: Nerello Mascalese and Nocera . Vintage: 2020 . Winery: Donnafugata .
€59.90
SKU:
4225
Brand:
Donnafugata
Donnafugata 's Etna Bianco “Sul Vulcano” is a fresh and mineral wine born on the slopes of the great Sicilian volcano, at 750 meters above sea level. It is vinified in steel and aged in French barriques. It smells of white flowers, citrus and flint. The sip is taut, very fresh, savory and mineral, with good persistence
€66.87
SKU:
4182
Brand:
Dora Sarchese
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Doc Dora Sarchese is part of the Mimì line. The latest creation dedicated to Domenico D'Auria, patriarch of the Dora Sarchese winery who passed away in 2002. Mimì is a range that speaks of territorial identity and simplicity, which can also be found in the packaging. Minimalist label inspired by a significant reflection: "Your steps with your passion, with your hands in the earth, with your heart in the vineyard, with my father ... with Mimì". And this Montepulciano is a tribute to man and to the territory.
€13.27
SKU:
4047
Brand:
Feudo Antico
€49.90
€44.91
A classic method brut sparkling wine that combines the elegance of a blanc de blanc from Chardonnay grapes with the typical consistency of the Abruzzo region. Magnum format with case
€49.90
€44.91
SKU:
4032
Brand:
Collefrisio
Grapes: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC Year: 2016 Alcohol content: 14% - Format: 75cl Refinement: steel Tasting: Ruby red color. Fruity and slightly spicy aroma. Structured and balanced taste Pairings: typical dishes of Abruzzo cuisine
€46.12
€63.20
SKU:
3779
Brand:
Cantina Marchesi Antinori
The Chianti Classico Riserva "Villa Antinori " is a bursting expression of Tuscany and is aged for 24 months in wooden barrels. Complex, intense and rich on the nose. Elegant, full-bodied and structured on the palate. Here proposed in an elegant wooden box, ideal for a gift!
€109.30
SKU:
3777
Brand:
Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Historic Antinori house wine which, since the 2011 vintage, is produced with grapes from the Tignanello estate. It is composed almost entirely of Sangiovese grapes combined with a small amount of other complementary varieties. A wine that presents itself as the full expression of the quality and elegance of the Sangiovese of these areas.
€161.48
SKU:
3758
Brand:
Le Macchiole
Bottled for the first time with the 2004 harvest, this wine is the purest and most direct expression of Bolgheri according to Le Macchiole . Red of grace and intensity, joyful and easy to drink, it does not give up matter and complexity.
€58.90
SKU:
3755
Brand:
Il Colle
Fermentation in stainless steel fermenters at controlled temperature, indigenous yeasts. Caterina Carli manages this small family-run winery with great passion, trying to enhance the most authentic character of Sangiovese di Montalcino, here declined in wines of natural elegance, often able to exploit the aromatic finesse offered by the territory, as well as little interventionist cellar techniques. , as her historic consultant Giulio Gambelli taught her
€107.70
SKU:
3731
Brand:
Cantina Tollo
Jeroboam 3.0 liters with practical wooden pourer. Grapes: Montepulciano 100% Ruby red color with violet reflections. Smell of ripe red fruit, violet and spicy notes of licorice, cloves and cocoa. Full flavor with good structure with sweet and velvety tannins, long persistence. It goes well with first courses in red sauce, roasts, sausages, aged and semi-aged cheeses. Alcohol 13.5% Bottle 3000 ml.
€87.90
SKU:
3726
Brand:
Cantina Tollo
A classic. A well-assorted line that gives a lot, ideal for spicing up moments of healthy conviviality with joy.
Pairings
excellent as an aperitif and with all seafood, white meats and fresh cheeses.
SKU:
3724
Brand:
Cantina Tollo
Every occasion is good to toast with sincere taste.
Pairings
appetizers, savory first courses of meat or fish, second courses of fish, roasted white meats, fresh or semi-aged cheeses.
€8.78
SKU:
3722
Brand:
Cantina Tollo
A classic. A well-assorted line that gives a lot, ideal for dressing moments of healthy conviviality with joy.
Pairings
Excellent with appetizers, savory first courses, meat main courses, fresh and semi-aged cheeses.
SKU:
3719
Brand:
Cantina Tollo
Every occasion is good to toast with sincere taste.
Pairings
Fish appetizers, shellfish, fish risotto, spaghetti with clams, chitarrina allo scoglio, roasted fish, salmon, white meats and fresh cheeses.
SKU:
3599
Brand:
Nestore Bosco
€43.80
€39.42
Tasting of 6 wines from the historic Nestore Bosco Abruzzo winery selected for you!
Large format wines are a popular choice for special occasions and among wine collectors. They come in a variety of sizes and offer a variety of advantages over standard bottles. In this article, we'll explore everything you need to know about large format wines, from their benefits to storage and purchasing.
The advantages of large format wines
Large format wines offer numerous advantages over standard bottles. First, most wines in large formats age better than standard bottles. This is because the amount of oxygen entering the bottle is lower than in standard bottles. Furthermore, the larger capacity of wine in a single container means that temperature fluctuations are less significant, reducing the risk of damage to the wine.
Secondly, large format wines are an ideal choice for special occasions. A large bottle quickly becomes the center of attention and impresses guests. Furthermore, a single large bottle is much easier to manage than many smaller ones. For example, if you're hosting a dinner for a large group, you can use several large bottles to facilitate service.
Large format wine sizes
Large format wines are available in different sizes, each with a specific name:
Magnum : 1.5 litres, equal to two standard bottles
Jeroboam : 3 liters, equal to four standard bottles
Rehoboam : 4.5 liters, equal to six standard bottles
Methuselah : 6 liters, equal to eight standard bottles
Salmanazar : 9 liters, equal to twelve standard bottles
Balthazar : 12 liters, equal to sixteen standard bottles
Nebuchadnezzar : 15 litres, equal to twenty standard bottles
Storage of large format wines
Storing large-format wines is an important aspect to consider. Because these bottles are larger than standard bottles, storage can be more complicated. Most cellars don't have shelves or space suitable for large bottles, so planning ahead is essential.
Additionally, large bottles may take longer to adjust to the ambient temperature in which they are stored. To avoid temperature fluctuations, it's important to store large bottles in a cool, dry place.
Purchase of large format wines
Buying large format wines can be an excellent choice for wine collectors and for special occasions. However, it's important to pay attention to the bottles' origin. Large bottles can be more susceptible to counterfeiting than standard bottles, so it's important to buy from reputable and trustworthy sellers.
What are large format wines?
Large format wine bottles are larger than the standard 750ml bottle. There are numerous larger wine bottle sizes, including the Magnum (1.5 liters), the Double Magnum (3 liters), the Jeroboam (4.5 liters), the Rehoboam (4.5 liters), the Methuselah (6 liters), the Salmanazar (9 liters), the Balthazar (12 liters), and the Nebuchadnezzar (15 liters).
Why choose large-format wines?
There are many reasons to choose a larger bottle of wine over the traditional 750 ml bottles. First, wine in larger formats is more stable than standard bottles, thanks to the greater volume of wine in the bottle and the smaller amount of air coming into contact with the wine.
Secondly, wines in large formats develop more slowly, meaning they can be stored for a longer period without undergoing any alteration. Furthermore, these wines have greater harmony and balance than standard bottles, thanks to the greater contact surface between the wine and the cork.
Finally, wines in large formats are ideal for special occasions, such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or corporate events, because they have a greater visual impact and can satisfy the palates of a greater number of people.
How to choose a large format wine?
Choosing a large-format wine depends on the type of wine and your personal needs. Generally, the wines best suited to larger formats are those that require a longer aging period, such as structured red wines, complex white wines, or sweet dessert wines.
Furthermore, it's important to choose a high-quality wine, because the larger the quantity of wine in the bottle, the greater the chance of defects appearing. It's therefore important to purchase wines in large formats from reputable retailers who offer guarantees regarding the wine's quality and shelf life.
Finally, it's important to consider the number of people attending the event to choose the right bottle size. For example, a Magnum bottle (1.5 liters) is enough for about 10 people, while a Balthazar bottle (12 liters) can satisfy up to 100 people.
In conclusion, large format wines are an excellent choice for special occasions and for wine collectors, thanks to their greater stability, their ability to evolve more slowly, and their ability to please the palates of a larger number of people.