Large Format Wines

SKU: 6618

Ruby red color with violet reflections. The nose is very intense, dominated by hints of red fruit, followed by light spicy notes. On the palate it is soft, with a full body and present but velvety tannins. Good persistence finish. Excellent in combination with first courses with meat sauces, it is ideal as an accompaniment to second courses of red meats, grilled and roasted.

€29.74
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

Beautiful wooden box containing 2 wines: 1 Quality Sparkling Wine Brut Classic Method 1 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2015

€51.31
SKU: 6321
Brand: Banfi
Beautiful wooden box containing 2 wines: 1 FONTANELLE Chardonnay Toscana IGT 2018 1 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2015
€63.60
SKU: 6192

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

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: 6091

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 that create excellence.

€85.06
SKU: 6019

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: 5952
Denomination: Protected Designation of Origin DOP Grape variety: 100% Montepulciano
In our region Montepulciano finds its ideal territory, uncontaminated, impenetrable, giving life to a full and balanced wine. It is a wine that has made the history of Abruzzo enology, always appreciated on all international markets, complex and of superior caliber, immense drinkability and pleasantness, a champion of its category.
€33.99
SKU: 5950
Denomination: Protected Designation of Origin DOP Grape variety: 100% Montepulciano
In our region Montepulciano finds its ideal territory, uncontaminated, impenetrable, giving life to a full and balanced wine. It is a wine that has made the history of Abruzzo enology, always appreciated on all international markets, complex and of superior caliber, immense drinkability and pleasantness, a champion of its category.
€45.99
SKU: 5947

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.

€93.05
SKU: 5738

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

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: 5728
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: 5726
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.
€41.20
SKU: 5632
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.
€9.89
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SKU: 5630

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
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.
€9.89
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SKU: 5627

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

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

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
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
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

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
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
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

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.

€28.00
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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.

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