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SKU:
7925
Brand:
Quintarelli
The Valpolicella Classico Superiore of the Giuseppe Quintarelli farm was born in Negrar, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica, where the vineyards rest on hilly terrain of volcanic and calcareous nature. Wine capable of rising like few others and enjoying bottle aging.
€265.00
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
€56.36
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”.
€56.36
SKU:
7573
Brand:
Chiusa Grande
€46.46
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”.
€46.46
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.
€58.90
SKU:
7564
Brand:
Donnafugata
Brilliant ruby, with violet reflections. Elegant and fresh nose, marked by pleasant aromas of rose, blueberry, blackberry and red fruit. In the mouth the fragrance wins, integrated with soft tannins. A pleasant and elegant wine. Excellent with fish soups, it also goes beautifully with land dishes. For a regional pairing, try it with a steak of Sicilian tuna with capers, anchovies and chilli.
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
€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:
7008
Brand:
Donnafugata
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- Isolano comes from a selection of Carricante grapes from the 2019 harvest: a white with a refined bouquet with citrus scents, notes of broom in bloom and volcanic and Mediterranean aromatic herbs, Isolano stands out for its enveloping and magnificent minerality.
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.
€16.23
€61.00
SKU:
6805
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.
€25.50
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.