SKU: 13733
Brand: Fattoria Felsina
The Rancia vineyard takes its name from the ancient farm that stands next to a pre-existing Benedictine monastery.
SKU: 11968
Brand: Fattoria le Pupille
Bright ruby red. On the nose, hints of cherry, red currant, blood orange, peony and red roses alternate, on a background of cinnamon and cloves. The sip is enveloping, soft, with relaxed tannins, accompanied by an excellent freshness. Final on fruity references.
SKU: 8094
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.
SKU: 8091
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.
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.
SKU: 3599
Brand: Nestore Bosco
Tasting of 6 wines from the historic Nestore Bosco Abruzzo winery selected for you!
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SKU: 1147
Brand: Castellare di Castellina
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose expresses richness and intensity thanks to beautiful fruity and slightly spicy, balsamic and floral notes. On the palate it is centered, juicy, fine and complete. It closes with a vibrant and persistent finish. Throughout the meal, it goes well with salami and meats rich in flavor, tasty and aromatic cheeses.
SKU: 835
Brand: Fattoria La Valentina
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo of the La Valentina winery is a pleasantly fruity red wine with a pleasant consistency produced in Spoltore, in the province of Pescara , in Abruzzo. This label is obtained from 100% Montepulciano grapes from vineyards in the municipalities of Spoltore, San Valentino and Scafa, located at about 150-400 meters above sea level with south / south-west sun exposure. The vines, aged between 25 and 35 years, are grown with the spurred cordon method on medium-textured soils characterized by clayey soils.
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SKU: 18671
Brand: Produttori di Manduria
Colore: rosso rubino con nuance granate. Profumo: naso intenso ed elegante con evidenti sentori di frutta scura matura ciliegia prugna spezie dolci come lo zenzero e l'anice in equilibrata fusione con accennate note tostate di legno. Sapore: secco e corposo accarezza morbidamente il palato con buona consistenza e tannino elegante accompagnato da una piacevole ed armonica freschezza. Finale speziato piuttosto lungo ed ampio.
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SKU: 17699
Brand: Velenosi
Il“Brecciarolo” Rosso Piceno Superiore viene realizzato dalla cantina Velenosi partendo da un 70% di Montepulciano a cui si aggiunge un 30% di Sangiovese. Le viti di queste due varietà crescono nei vigneti situati nei pressi dei comuni di Offida e Ascoli Piceno, a circa 200-300 metri sul livello del mare.
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SKU: 14587
Brand: Ca' Rugate
Fulvio Beo Classic Method Ca' Rugate has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections, it is a sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose releases a delicate hint of yeast with pleasant fruity notes. Harmonious, almost velvety flavour, with a dry finish.
SKU: 13734
Brand: Fattoria Felsina
The Rancia vineyard takes its name from the ancient farm that stands next to a pre-existing Benedictine monastery.
SKU: 11969
Brand: Fattoria le Pupille
Dark ruby red. The aromas let emerge hints of ripe berries, blood orange, maraschino cherries and aromatic herbs; fades into tones of licorice, black peppercorns and dark chocolate. The taste is full, enveloping and vigorous, with a very fine tannic texture. Persistent finish on flavors of rhubarb and myrtle.
SKU: 8092
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.
SKU: 1963
Brand: Ornellaia
The Toscana Rosso IGT “Le Volte dell ' Ornellaia ” by Ornellaia is an intense wine with a thousand facets, with a great structure capable of combining softness and vivacity like few others. Refines in used barriques for a period of about a year, resulting in a very broad intense ruby red wine: black cherry, blackberry, red and black pulp fruit, with spicy side dishes to make everything even more persuasive. Mathusalem 6 liter bottle.
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SKU: 1144
Brand: Castellare di Castellina
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose expresses richness and intensity thanks to beautiful fruity and slightly spicy, balsamic and floral notes. On the palate it is centered, juicy, fine and complete. It closes with a vibrant and persistent finish. Throughout the meal, it goes well with salami and meats rich in flavor, tasty and aromatic cheeses.
SKU: 17697
Brand: Velenosi
Il“Brecciarolo” Rosso Piceno Superiore viene realizzato dalla cantina Velenosi partendo da un 70% di Montepulciano a cui si aggiunge un 30% di Sangiovese. Le viti di queste due varietà crescono nei vigneti situati nei pressi dei comuni di Offida e Ascoli Piceno, a circa 200-300 metri sul livello del mare.
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SKU: 13845
Brand: San Felice
Only the best Sangiovese grapes selected in the company's Chianti Classico vineyards make up this Reserve, a valid combination of tradition and modernity. It ages for about 24 months in wood, of which a part (about 20%) in barriques, and one year in bottle. The label depicts a famous painting by Titian 'Man with armor'.
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SKU: 11982
Brand: Tenuta degli Dei
Season was very regular, good rainfall until May, temperatures not very high; quite normal vintage
SKU: 9004
Brand: Donnafugata
A prestigious red for collectors, ambassador of two Made in Italy excellences. \ n \ nWith an intense ruby red color, Tancredi 2018 Limited Edition combines notes of red fruit, mulberry and blueberry, with balsamic notes and delicate hints of licorice and sweet tobacco. On the palate it expresses all its enveloping personality with perfectly integrated tannins and long persistence.
SKU: 1832
Brand: Cantine del Notaio
Ruby, with garnet reflections. The nose is complex and characterized by aromas of small black berry fruits in jam and carob on a spicy background. The taste is powerful and harmonious, characterized by velvety tannins and a long and pleasantly balsamic finish.
SKU: 13846
Brand: San Felice
Only the best Sangiovese grapes selected in the company's Chianti Classico vineyards make up this Reserve, a valid combination of tradition and modernity. It ages for about 24 months in wood, of which a part (about 20%) in barriques, and one year in bottle. The label depicts a famous painting by Titian 'Man with armor'.
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SKU: 13742
Brand: Fattoria Felsina
Fontalloro della Fattoria di Felsina is a Tuscan red wine based on Sangiovese, considered an unmistakable territorial brand. The complex aromatic profile is drawn by dark shades of blackberry, licorice and black pepper with light hints of tobacco. The body is powerful and structured, with well integrated tannins and a finish with a pleasant aftertaste.
SKU: 9512
Brand: NINO FRANCO
Prosecco Primo Franco is a wine of great substance and versatility capable of adapting to the most diverse palates and moments. It is the historical product of the Nino Franco winery, an interesting wine with a good tension in which the acidity is well balanced and integrates completely with the residual sugar. It is a quality sip, to be tasted absolutely.
SKU: 2160
Brand: Avignonesi
The Alliance is a group of six Nobile producers - Salcheto, Poliziano, La Braccesca, Dei, Boscarelli and Avignonesi - who share the dedication to rediscover Nobile. The six oenologists coordinated their respective works and each created a 100% Sangiovese Nobile cru specifically for this project. Il Poggetto di Sopra highlights the characteristics of its environment, recalling the clayey soil on which it rests.
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SKU: 1877
Brand: Tua Rita
Il Giusto di Notri Tua Rita is a red wine that can be traced back to the Supertuscan category. Vehement on the palate, extraordinarily generous and with a fruity and mineral background. Spices, graphite and small berries chase each other on the nose. Also in important Jeroboam format
SKU: 13850
Brand: San Felice
Produced entirely with native grapes, Sangiovese mainly with additions of Colorino and Pugnitello, it is a typical Chianti Classico, of medium structure, with a strong personality that stands out in particular for its elegance. The vinification takes place in the traditional way, with medium length maceration, followed by a maturation of the wine for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
SKU: 13743
Brand: Fattoria Felsina
Fontalloro della Fattoria di Felsina is a Tuscan red wine based on Sangiovese, considered an unmistakable territorial brand. The complex aromatic profile is drawn by dark shades of blackberry, licorice and black pepper with light hints of tobacco. The body is powerful and structured, with well integrated tannins and a finish with a pleasant aftertaste.
SKU: 11403
Brand: Rotari
Produced only with selected and hand-harvested grapes from its own vineyards in the most suitable hilly areas of Trentino, Rotari Cuvée 28 owes its name to its long aging on the lees, which gives it a strong but elegant, fresh and persistent character. Brut blanc de blancs with an intense and elegant aroma of ripe yellow fruit with notes of hazelnut and a sweet touch of vanilla. With over 36 months of aging on the lees, this sparkling wine offers great balance between structure and acidity with a pleasant freshness and a mineral finish. Rotari 's Mathusalem 6Litri is shipped in an elegant wooden box of 1 bottle protected by a cardboard cover.
SKU: 1979
Brand: Ornellaia
Le Serre Nuove dell ' Ornellaia is a full and refined red wine from Bolgheri. "Secondo vino" by Ornellaia , was born in 1997 from the decision to make a further selection in the blending phase of the base wines that give life to Ornellaia . The harvest took place by hand in 15 kg crates and the bunches were selected on a double sorting table.
SKU: 209
Brand: Tinazzi
Hints of vanilla and plum liqueur prepare a gustatory trajectory capable of combining sweetness and freshness, with silky tannins and a captivating drink
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SKU: 14588
Brand: Ca' Rugate
Fulvio Beo Classic Method Ca' Rugate has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections, it is a sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose releases a delicate hint of yeast with pleasant fruity notes. Harmonious, almost velvety flavour, with a dry finish.
SKU: 13231
Brand: Carpineto
Produced in the oldest production area, as stated in the disciplinary that regulates it, this area gave its name to the wine and is the only one where Chianti Classico is produced. It extends between Florence and Siena in a territory of breathtaking beauty, made up of villages perched on the top of the hills, of olive trees cultivated in steep fields with an irregular outline and of cypresses lined up to delimit the innumerable dirt roads.
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
SKU: 2407
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.
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SKU: 316
Brand: Nestore Bosco
Magnum Pan Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Riserva Doc 2015 Nestore Bosco Grapes: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Intense ruby red color with slight orange hues. Intense and persistent aroma, with marked spicy notes of vanilla, cinnamon and licorice. Taste of excellent structure and persistence, rightly tannic expresses its toasted notes on the palate. Optimal with appetizers based on cured meats and aged cheeses. It enhances first courses based on meat sauces, mushrooms and truffles, second courses based on red meats and game. Alcohol 14% Bottle 1500 ml
SKU: 17698
Brand: Velenosi
Il“Brecciarolo” Rosso Piceno Superiore viene realizzato dalla cantina Velenosi partendo da un 70% di Montepulciano a cui si aggiunge un 30% di Sangiovese. Le viti di queste due varietà crescono nei vigneti situati nei pressi dei comuni di Offida e Ascoli Piceno, a circa 200-300 metri sul livello del mare.
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SKU: 13740
Brand: Fattoria Felsina
Fontalloro della Fattoria di Felsina is a Tuscan red wine based on Sangiovese, considered an unmistakable territorial brand. The complex aromatic profile is drawn by dark shades of blackberry, licorice and black pepper with light hints of tobacco. The body is powerful and structured, with well integrated tannins and a finish with a pleasant aftertaste.
SKU: 9252
Brand: La Veneranda
Wine with an intense ruby color with nuances that turn towards garnet. The nose opens with the characteristic hints of wild strawberries and raspberry, strawberry and morello cherries, with a finish of sweet spices: vanilla, sweet pipe tobacco leaf and coffee. In the mouth we find it dry, the typical tannins of Sagrantino are modulated by the freshness and good alcohol content that make it a well-structured wine. Available in different sizes (from 0.75 up to 5 liters) and in special packs (min. Two bottles) or to be packaged for original gift ideas or unforgettable memories.
SKU: 2411
Brand: Cantina Tollo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colle Secco Rubino by Cantina Tollo is presented after 24 months in oak barrels in the glass in a dark ruby red color. The nose reveals aromas of dark berries, accompanied by a delicate spicy aroma and a hint of vanilla. On the palate it is full-bodied and well structured with an almost cherry fruit and a fine and harmonious woody note in the finish. A wine that is suitable for dishes that are not too strong, pasta, grilled meats and cheeses that are not seasoned for too long. The photos of the products are purely indicative, the label or vintage may be different from that shown in the photo. NB If the title does not indicate the year of the bottle, the most recent vintage available for sale at the time of purchase will be sent.
SKU: 318
Brand: Nestore Bosco
Color: intense ruby red with slight orange hues. Smell: it has intense aromas of ripe red fruit and secondary spicy aromas. Taste: full and round, gently tannic, it is confirmed fruity and spicy on the palate as well. It is enhanced when paired with dishes with truffles, but it is an excellent accompaniment to appetizers based on cured meats and aged cheeses, first courses with meat and mushroom sauces, second courses based on red meats and game. Alcohol 13% Bottle 1500 ml.
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SKU: 16760
Brand: Carpineto
Produced in the oldest production area, as stated in the disciplinary that regulates it, this area gave its name to the wine and is the only one where Chianti Classico is produced. It extends between Florence and Siena in a territory of breathtaking beauty, made up of villages perched on the top of the hills, of olive trees cultivated in steep fields with an irregular outline and of cypresses lined up to delimit the innumerable dirt roads.
SKU: 13741
Brand: Fattoria Felsina
Fontalloro della Fattoria di Felsina is a Tuscan red wine based on Sangiovese, considered an unmistakable territorial brand. The complex aromatic profile is drawn by dark shades of blackberry, licorice and black pepper with light hints of tobacco. The body is powerful and structured, with well integrated tannins and a finish with a pleasant aftertaste.
SKU: 2441
Brand: Argiano
Aged 30 months in large oak barriques, this wine is only released after a long refinement in the bottle. Of an intense ruby red with already some garnet reflections, it immediately reveals its varietal and tertiary character through a bouquet of black cherries, sweet spices and smoky notes. In the mouth it is very dense, with an extraordinarily rich fruit. Very savory in the center of the palate, its gourmand side is balanced by the freshness of mentholated notes. The round and well ripe tannins contribute to the extraordinary persistence of the finish. It is undoubtedly one of the best wines of this DOC.
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SKU: 325
Brand: Nestore Bosco
Case Wood Magnum 110 Centodieci Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Dop 2010 - Nestore Bosco The 110 is a wine produced from the exclusive vinification of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grapes, in the hilly area of Nocciano, in the rows of “La Collina”. The low yield per hectare (80 q / He), the excellent exposure, the gravelly-calcareous soil, allow us to obtain a great wine that is ennobled thanks to the elevation of about 30 months in oak wood and the subsequent refinement of over a year in the bottle. With an intense ruby red color with slight purple hues, it has ample hints of blackberry and black cherry jam, spicy aromas of nutmeg and tobacco leaf.The taste is warm and enveloping, soft on the palate but still with a slight astringent vein destined to fade in the years. To be sipped next to well-structured dishes, red meats and game, or as a meditation wine. The 110 was produced in a limited edition. Alcohol 14.5% Bottle 1500 ml.
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SKU: 17359
Brand: Perusini
The Merlot Black Label DOC is a Friulian red wine, produced by the Perusini Agricultural Company, located in Corno di Rosazzo in the province of Udine, on the Eastern Friulian hills, it is the symbolic wine of this winery which at its first release obtained the three glasses on the Gambero Rosso guide. The grape that gives rise to this wine is 100% Merlot, obtained with an ancient clone of this vine. The vinification takes place in steel with selected yeasts, followed by 12 months of aging in French oak barriques.
SKU: 14585
Brand: Ca' Rugate
Fulvio Beo Classic Method Ca' Rugate has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections, it is a sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose releases a delicate hint of yeast with pleasant fruity notes. Harmonious, almost velvety flavour, with a dry finish.
SKU: 2498
Brand: Petrolo
Torrione di Petrolo is a warm, compact and full-bodied Tuscan red wine, obtained mainly from Sangiovese grapes and aged in wood for about 15 months. The olfactory profile is enveloping and very fruity, the taste is structured, spicy and persistent
SKU: 673
Brand: Banfi
Ruby, with garnet-colored nails. The nose is intense and complex with hints of dark berry fruits, floral notes, mineral hints and tones of spices and tobacco. On the palate it is full-bodied and full-bodied, the tannins are well integrated and the finish is very long.
Ideal to accompany red meats, game or game, it is perfect with partridges with truffles.
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SKU: 18415
Brand: Pagliarese
Il Chianti Classico Riserva di Pagliarese è caratterizzato da un colore rosso rubino di buona intensità. Al naso esprime un profumo di frutta matura, spezie, terra bagnata e note accentuate di tabacco e pepe nero. Al palato riflette una buona sapidità con tannini morbidi. È un vino di buona consistenza e struttura. Un tocco di acidità nel finale lo rende minerale e persistente.
SKU: 14586
Brand: Ca' Rugate
After a short maceration of 1-2 days on the skins, the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. About 6 months after the harvest, the base wine is bottled with the addition of yeasts which trigger a second fermentation. After about 24 months the yeasts, through the "disgorgement", come out of the bottle. At this point, the Fulvio Beo Rosè sparkling wine is ready for marketing.Tasting notes Coral pink in color with shades that veer towards salmon-colored tones. On the nose aromas of small berries, currants and strawberries and delicate hints of almond.
SKU: 2684
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
The Villa Antinori Rosso IGT in Double Magnum format is perfect for an important dinner where you want to taste a very special and characteristic Tuscan red wine, the price of this supertuscan is absolutely excellent in consideration of the format, the prestigious packaging in a wooden case and especially in consideration of the great quality.
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SKU: 861
Brand: Bortolomiol
In the glass it has a straw yellow color, with some slight reflections tending to gold and greenish. The perlage is subtle and persistent. The aromas on the nose tell of fruity and citrus hints, which blend well with notes of lily of the valley, hawthorn and aromatic herbs. On the palate it is balanced, soft, extremely drinkable. It is endowed with a great gastronomic versatility, which makes it perfect also for an aperitif. Throughout the meal it finds its consecration with dishes based on fish, molluscs and crustaceans, as well as in fried vegetables. Absolutely to try with crepes with ricotta and spinach.
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SKU: 676
Brand: Torre delle Grazie
Brilliant ruby red with light garnet hues. Enveloping aromas of ripe red fruits, aromatic herbs, cocoa, licorice, and light wood. In the mouth it is of excellent structure, harmonious, soft and ready, with spicy returns. Tireless drinking and good persistence for this pleasant Brunello of excellent vintage.
SKU: 18416
Brand: Pagliarese
Il Chianti Classico Riserva di Pagliarese è caratterizzato da un colore rosso rubino di buona intensità. Al naso esprime un profumo di frutta matura, spezie, terra bagnata e note accentuate di tabacco e pepe nero. Al palato riflette una buona sapidità con tannini morbidi. È un vino di buona consistenza e struttura. Un tocco di acidità nel finale lo rende minerale e persistente.
SKU: 17413
Brand: Cesarini Sforza
A Trento DOC sparkling wine from the Cesarini Sforza house, the result of the vinification of 100% Chardonnay grapes. The origin of the vines is that of Val di Cembra, in Trentino.
SKU: 2912
Brand: Banfi
Deep red, tending to garnet. Rich and complex bouquet, with sweet notes of plum, ripe cherry and small fruits that blend well with balsamic and tobacco notes. In the mouth you can immediately notice the great structure, full and soft, characterized by powerful tannins that give dimension while remaining gentle on the palate. A wine that lends itself to a very long aging.
Throughout the meal, it is an ideal accompaniment to red meats, savory game and aged cheeses.
SKU: 723
Brand: Marotti Campi
Lacrima is a very particular vine, grown only in the terroir surrounding the municipality of Morro d'Alba. It is said that even Frederick Barbarossa appreciated it in the distant 1167 AD, when he settled in these territories to attack nearby Ancona. A strongly rooted grape, which the Marotti Campi company likes to decline in two versions: in particular this Lacrima Superiore DOC "Orgiolo" stands out for its precious olfactory bouquet, which, combined with an extremely pleasant drink, makes this bottle truly remarkable.
SKU: 18668
Brand: Produttori di Manduria
Colore: rosso rubino con nuance granate. Profumo: naso intenso ed elegante con evidenti sentori di frutta scura matura ciliegia prugna spezie dolci come lo zenzero e l'anice in equilibrata fusione con accennate note tostate di legno. Sapore: secco e corposo accarezza morbidamente il palato con buona consistenza e tannino elegante accompagnato da una piacevole ed armonica freschezza. Finale speziato piuttosto lungo ed ampio.
SKU: 17429
Brand: Berlucchi
For those looking for a great classic, here is a wine recommended both as an aperitif and throughout the meal. He knows how to enhance, without ever overpowering them, the flavors of dishes, whether they are based on rice and pasta rather than white meats or fresh and medium-aged cheeses. It goes excellently with some typical dishes of Franciacorta, from casoncelli (stuffed ravioli) to lake fish (perch and char).
SKU: 725
Brand: Marotti Campi
It is always with great pleasure that you uncork a bottle of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico: when it is truly remarkable as this Riserva DOCG “Salmariano”, then all that remains is to get lost in happiness. Fresh, savory and mineral, it is the result of a careful selection of grapes which, after a short stay on the skins, ferment in steel at 15 ° C then proceed to refinement, carried out at 80% in steel and 20% in small French oak barrels for twelve months. A label with which Marotti Campi really takes us to heaven!
SKU: 18700
Brand: Carpineto
Produced in the oldest production area, as stated in the disciplinary that regulates it, this area gave its name to the wine and is the only one where Chianti Classico is produced. It extends between Florence and Siena in a territory of breathtaking beauty, made up of villages perched on the top of the hills, of olive trees cultivated in steep fields with an irregular outline and of cypresses lined up to delimit the innumerable dirt roads.
SKU: 17545
Brand: Biondi Santi
Biondi Santi's Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a wine of extraordinary importance and complexity, produced only in memorable years and aged for at least 36 months in large barrels. It stands out on the world wine scene for its depth, breadth and elegance
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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
SKU: 789
Brand: Fontodi
Flaccianello della Pieve is one of the symbolic products of Sangiovese in the Chianti area. The Flaccianello receives minimal treatments in the cellar, according to a production philosophy perfectly consistent with the line undertaken in the vineyard, characterized by a high manual selection of the best grapes: only spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts is carried out.
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SKU: 17694
Brand: Velenosi
Zona di produzione Vigneti situati nel Comune di Controguerra Vitigno Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 100% Grado alcolico 13,50% VOL Prima Vendemmia imbottigliata 2005
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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.
SKU: 806
Brand: Fantini Farnese
The Cinque Autoctoni by Fantini Farnese is born in vineyards located in the Abruzzo municipalities of Notaresco and Ortona and in the Apulian municipalities of Sava and Manduria. It is obtained from a skilful blend of Montepulciano, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera grapes, native to Abruzzo and Puglia, harvested and selected entirely by hand. Fermentation takes place, with maceration in contact with the skins, in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 25 days. After malolactic fermentation in barrique, the wine ages for 13 months in the same containers, before being bottled.
SKU: 17696
Brand: Velenosi
Il“Brecciarolo” Rosso Piceno Superiore viene realizzato dalla cantina Velenosi partendo da un 70% di Montepulciano a cui si aggiunge un 30% di Sangiovese. Le viti di queste due varietà crescono nei vigneti situati nei pressi dei comuni di Offida e Ascoli Piceno, a circa 200-300 metri sul livello del mare.
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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.
SKU: 824
Brand: Bellavista
Straw yellow with greenish reflections. The perlage is fine and continuous, with an abundant and persistent crown. On the nose the scent is broad and embraces nuances of sweet and slightly ripe fruit with subtle hints of vegetables and vanilla. In the mouth it is savory and complete, fresh and vibrant with a return of the notes perceived on the nose. The finish is long, elegant and harmonious. Whether you drink it as an aperitif or during a meal, it will accompany numerous fish-based preparations. Crostini with smoked salmon or pasta with lobster sauce.
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)
SKU: 1093
Brand: Colonnara
Wine symbol of the winery, produced since 1985, both young and aged expresses in an exemplary and unique way all the characteristics of the Verdicchio grape.
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.
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SKU: 1154
Brand: Castellare di Castellina
Intense and bright ruby red color to the eye. The nose is opened by the classic floral hints of violet, then followed by the fruity notes of plum, morello cherry and cherry, finally completed by a pleasant mineral nuance. The mouth continues on the path traced by the sense of smell, revealing itself to be typical, punctual and of excellent length.
Perfect to accompany red meat, it is ideal to be paired with the cut of Chianina.
SKU: 1094
Brand: Colonnara
The brut soul of the cellar, a Martinotti method sparkling wine made from Verdicchio grapes, to toast and celebrate, infected by the lively spirit of this wine.
SKU: 1175
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
Intense ruby red. The nose expresses beautiful notes of red fruits and sweet spices, a balsamic and only remotely vegetable touch. On the palate it is rich, full-bodied, soft and characterized by a velvety tannic texture. Of excellent persistence. For the whole meal, it goes well with savory first courses and game such as deer, wild boar, hare.
SKU: 1128
Brand: Castellare di Castellina
The Chianti Classico of Castellare di Castellina is born in vineyards located in the municipality of Castellina in Chianti. It is produced with 95% Sangiovese grapes and 5% Canaiolo grapes, harvested in October. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28 ° C for 15-20 days. Subsequently the wine is aged in barrique for 7 months, and for a further 7 months in the bottle. This Chianti Classico is characterized by a brilliant ruby red color with purple reflections. The nose opens with hints of cherries and violets, enriched by pleasant spicy notes of licorice and vanilla. On the palate it is balanced, with harmonious and delicate tannins. The wine has a finish that gives pleasant sweet sensations. Perfect to accompany cold cuts, first courses with meat sauce and roasts, it is ideal in combination with stews, game and aged cheeses.
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.
SKU: 1184
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
Intense ruby red. The nose expresses beautiful notes of red fruits and sweet spices, a balsamic and only remotely vegetable touch. On the palate it is rich, full-bodied, soft and characterized by a velvety tannic texture. Of excellent persistence. For the whole meal, it goes well with savory first courses and game such as deer, wild boar, hare.
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SKU: 1142
Brand: Castellare di Castellina
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose expresses richness and intensity thanks to beautiful fruity and slightly spicy, balsamic and floral notes. On the palate it is centered, juicy, fine and complete. It closes with a vibrant and persistent finish. Throughout the meal, it goes well with salami and meats rich in flavor, tasty and aromatic cheeses.
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.
SKU: 1150
Brand: Castellare di Castellina
Poggio ai Merli is a great Tuscan red wine made from Merlot grapes only, aged in new barriques for 30 months. The bouquet is broad, intense and balsamic, with notes of wild berries and dark spices. On the palate it is robust, warm, soft and enveloping, as only the best Supertuscans can be
SKU: 8090
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.
SKU: 1191
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
Intense ruby red with slight garnet reflections. On the nose it expresses beautiful spicy notes that are flanked by strong fruity hints, cherry and blackberry. Balsamic traces of cocoa, tobacco, mint open to a taste of great breadth and infinite grace, deep and balanced. Of great persistence. Throughout the meal, it goes well with red meats, roasts, game and aged cheeses.
SKU: 1188
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
Intense ruby red with slight garnet reflections. The nose expresses beautiful spicy notes that are flanked by strong fruity, cherry and blackberry hints. Balsamic traces of cocoa, tobacco, mint open to a taste of great breadth and infinite grace, deep and balanced. Of great persistence. Throughout the meal, it goes well with red meats, roasts, game and aged cheeses.
SKU: 8110
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.
SKU: 1194
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
Special edition of the first label, le grand vin, of Rocca di Frassinello , dedicated to the Etruscan Necropolis of San Germano, brought to light during a project supported by the Maremma company of the DCC group.
SKU: 8328
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.
SKU: 1197
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
A special edition of the first label of Rocca di Frassinello - le grand vin, the Rocca di Frassinello - to celebrate the holy year.
SKU: 8341
Brand: Terra D'Aligi
3 liter bottle of our most prestigious red accompanied by an elegant metal case.
Carefully selected Montepulciano dAbruzzo grapes generate this complex and powerful cru, aged for 18 months in new barriques and for 12 in the bottle, with great structure, elegant, balanced and long persistence. The red decellence in our line of high-level wines, which already express in the name their close link with the land and traditions of Abruzzo.
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SKU: 1206
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
Intense ruby red. The nose expresses balsamic notes, hints of coffee and red fruit. On the palate it is soft and velvety, intense, warm and with excellent persistence. For the whole meal, it goes well with meat dishes, including important roasts, cured meats and medium-aged cheeses.
SKU: 1199
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
The consumption of wine took place mainly on social occasions and took place according to precise rituals. Before the arrival of Greek fashion, which involved the use of a large vase for diluting wine with water and pouring it into large bowls (the kylikes), in Vetulonia typical local traditional vessels are used. This is testified, for example, by the vases found in the pit tomb of tumulus V of the necropolis of Santa Teresa, a locality located a few kilometers from San Germano dating back to 630 BC, the monumental kantharos was probably used to contain the wine that was then drawn and drunk through the bowls found around the large vase. Inspired by these researches and by the designs that decorate the great stamnos, we have created a limited series of Rocca di Frassinello magnum bottles with a special label depicting the Dionysian procession. The bottle is contained in a wooden case, decorated and handcrafted, which also contains two copies of the bucchero bowls. The historical value of the tombs and its findings linked to the consumption of wine is above all one: that the place was ideal for cultivating the vine, as it is today, already three thousand years ago.
SKU: 8391
Brand: Di Ubaldo
Produced exclusively in the best vintages, it is an elegant wine, with great evolutionary potential, obtained from Montepulciano grapes. Each family in Abruzzo has its own LALÓ. Confidential and affectionate name for the grandfather, the Lalò actually represents a fundamental figure in the traditional family structure, to which age and maturity confer authority, prestige and wisdom. It is a mature, wise and virtuous red wine, as is a man with knowledge and experience of life.
SKU: 1218
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
Intense ruby red. The nose reveals notes of red fruit, in particular blackberry and blueberry, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate it is full, robust, outlined by a good freshness, of great persistence. Throughout the meal, it goes well with stewed red meats and game, excellent with spicy cheeses.
SKU: 9002
Brand: Donnafugata
A prestigious red for collectors, ambassador of two Made in Italy excellences. \ n \ nWith an intense ruby red color, Tancredi 2018 Limited Edition combines notes of red fruit, mulberry and blueberry, with balsamic notes and delicate hints of licorice and sweet tobacco. On the palate it expresses all its enveloping personality with perfectly integrated tannins and long persistence.
SKU: 1240
Brand: Donnafugata
Straw yellow, the nose expresses a beautiful olfactory profile composed of notes of yellow pulp fruit, peach and apricot, vanilla and butter. In the mouth it is round, enveloping, structured and well balanced thanks to a good acid component. It closes with a nice finish, of excellent persistence.
For the whole meal, the "Chiarandà" is a white wine that goes well with typical Sicilian dishes such as pasta alla Norma, flans of
SKU: 9251
Brand: La Veneranda
Wine with an intense ruby color with nuances that turn towards garnet. The nose opens with the characteristic hints of wild strawberries and raspberry, strawberry and morello cherries, with a finish of sweet spices: vanilla, sweet pipe tobacco leaf and coffee. In the mouth we find it dry, the typical tannins of Sagrantino are modulated by the freshness and good alcohol content that make it a well-structured wine. Available in different sizes (from 0.75 up to 5 liters) and in special packs (min. Two bottles) or to be packaged for original gift ideas or unforgettable memories.
SKU: 1251
Brand: Donnafugata
Bright ruby red color to the eye. The olfactory bouquet is elegant, with initial fruity hints of strawberry and currant complemented by pleasant floral notes. Subsequently, nuances of cinnamon and nutmeg further embellish the picture on the nose. The tasting continues on the same path traced by the sense of smell, proving to be harmonious in the tannic texture, balanced and persistent.
Excellent with second courses based on meat, it is to be tried with the shoulder of Nebrodi black pig with aromatic herbs.
SKU: 1296
Brand: Donnafugata
Brilliant straw yellow, the nose opens on notes of yellow pulp fruit with gentle citrus hints, to which are added notes of acacia deriving from the refinement in the bottle. In the mouth it is persistent and fragrant, with a very pleasant mineral vein. Eclectic in its combinations, Donnafugata 's “Vigna di Gabri” goes well with seafood first courses. Baked and grilled fish, white meat with sauce, flans and soufflé. Ideal with cod with tomato sauce, vegetables, roasted porcini mushrooms.
SKU: 1298
Brand: Donnafugata
The palace illustrated on the label is the one where Queen Maria Carolina took refuge on the run from Naples and was the favorite home of the writer Tomasi di Lampedusa in Santa Margherita Belice. Gabriella Anca Rallo captures the image of it and embeds it in a "Thousand and One Nights" sky full of stars and full of promise. First vintage: 1995. The grapes, harvested in September, are vinified in steel, with maceration on the skins for about 12 days, at a temperature of 26-30 ° C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine passes mainly in French oak barriques for 14-16 months, and then refines in the bottle for at least 24 months. The Mille e una Notte is characterized by a ruby red color. The nose offers an enveloping bouquet in which notes of tobacco and cocoa stand out. On the palate the olfactory scents are repeated, on a fruity background of black mulberries and cherries. The wine is also full and complex, with elegant tannins. Perfect to accompany red meats, pork and lamb, it is ideal in combination with fish-based dishes.
SKU: 1365
Brand: Fontodi
Famous and full-bodied expression of Sangiovese from Tuscany, Fontodi 's Chianti Classico is an intense and elegant wine, aged in old barriques for 24 months. Allows aromas of violets, leather and tobacco to emerge in the glass. The sip reveals body, spice, clarity and precision. Organic wine
SKU: 1425
Brand: Scacciadiavoli
The color is deep, the bouquet is sensual and the body is vigorous. Wine whose refinement is appreciated when young, when fruit and spices blend with the taste of wood, in which Sagrantino has been elevated. But it is after a few years that its success is fully appreciated, when balsamic notes intervene and the tannins soften: thus we discover a wine with a great personality. Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG is suitable for long aging: 20 and more years. Rich in polyphenols which have antioxidant and therefore beneficial properties. The presence of deposits in the bottom of the bottle is natural. Sagrantino Di Montefalco Scacciadiavoli
SKU: 1419
Brand: Cantina Fratelli Pardi
It dresses the glass in a beautiful deep ruby red. The nose is first set on dark fruit in jam and in alcohol, such as currants, black cherries and plums, then followed by intense references to green pepper, cocoa, rhubarb, licorice and chinotto. The mouth is extremely consistent with the nose, and is powerful but well managed in the tannic texture, warm, with excellent body and long persistence.
SKU: 1434
Brand: Scacciadiavoli
Wine of excellent workmanship. Intense ruby red color, ample, elegant perfume with hints of cherry, soft and voluminous flavor. In the ancient tradition of the territory of Montefalco, after selecting the grapes for the production of Montefalco Sagrantino, all the other red varieties were harvested for the composition of a fresher and easy-to-match wine. Scacciadiavoli takes inspiration from this tradition and perfects it by adding that touch that makes this wine even more lovable.
SKU: 1428
Brand: Scacciadiavoli
The color is deep, the bouquet is sensual and the body is vigorous. Wine whose refinement is appreciated when young, when fruit and spices blend with the taste of wood, in which Sagrantino has been elevated. But it is after a few years that its success is fully appreciated, when balsamic notes intervene and the tannins soften: thus we discover a wine with a great personality. Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG is suitable for long aging: 20 and more years. Rich in polyphenols which have antioxidant and therefore beneficial properties. The presence of deposits in the bottom of the bottle is natural. Sagrantino Di Montefalco Scacciadiavoli
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SKU: 1442
Brand: Scacciadiavoli
Very versatile rosé. Made with only Sagrantino grapes. Harvest by hand, soft pressing of the grapes, within six hours of harvesting. First slow fermentation, at a controlled temperature to preserve the primary aromas. Second fermentation and maturation on the yeasts strictly according to the Classic method with natural fermentation in the bottle, for at least 18 months.
SKU: 1452
Brand: Barone Ricasoli
The "Castello di Brolio" represents the apex of the production of Chianti Classico DOCG of the whole range declined by the Barone Ricasoli company. It is a label where quality abounds, thanks to a very targeted selection work in the vineyard.
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SKU: 1436
Brand: Scacciadiavoli
Wine of excellent workmanship. Intense ruby red color, ample, elegant perfume with hints of cherry, soft and voluminous flavor. In the ancient tradition of the territory of Montefalco, after selecting the grapes for the production of Montefalco Sagrantino, all the other red varieties were harvested for the composition of a fresher and easy-to-match wine. Scacciadiavoli takes inspiration from this tradition and perfects it by adding that touch that makes this wine even more lovable.
SKU: 1463
Brand: Planeta
Syrah is a noble Mediterranean vine that gives its best in bright and dry places like our Sicily. From an extraordinary vineyard - Maroccoli at about 400 meters, in an uncontaminated place - this interpretation of Syrah 2015 is born in a modern key and respectful of the characteristics of the grape. Imposing and impenetrable, it is a wine destined for long aging.
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SKU: 1449
Brand: Argiolas
Intense ruby red, on the nose it expresses elegant notes of currant, plums, tobacco and leather, sweet spices. A toasted trace opens to a taste of great structure, balanced, fine and persistent, concentrated, warm, whose finish fades into tones of licorice.
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SKU: 1517
Brand: Villa Medoro
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Adrano" was born on the hills of Teramo and expresses the Abruzzo terroir with elegant complexity. It is a full-bodied red aged in new barriques for 12 months. The bouquet is broad, with notes of black cherries, orange and licorice on a warm, powerful and structured sip
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SKU: 1813
Brand: Cantine del Notaio
Elegant packaging with bow Cantine del Notaio . n.1 Bow Pack n.1 IL SIGILLO bottle n.2 Goblets
SKU: 1828
Brand: Cantine del Notaio
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SKU: 1836
Brand: Cantine del Notaio
Ruby, with garnet reflections. The nose is complex and characterized by aromas of small black berry fruits in jam and carob on a spicy background. The taste is powerful and harmonious, characterized by velvety tannins and a long and pleasantly balsamic finish.
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SKU: 1830
Brand: Cantine del Notaio
Ruby red. The nose has hints of ripe cherry and plum with hints of spice. On the palate, the notes of fruit, smooth tannins and a pleasant freshness make it a full and persistent wine.
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SKU: 1841
Brand: Tua Rita
Tua Rita 's Redigaffi is a masterpiece wine made from Merlot grapes, also in the prestigious Magnum format. Complex on the nose with sensations that run after each encounter: from ripe fruit to oriental spices up to worked leather. Its virulence and elegance emerge on the palate, it is fresh and persistent
SKU: 10291
Brand: Conti Zecca
The Aglianico Salento PGI "Terra" from the Conti Zecca winery is a ruby red wine. Notes of wild berries, tobacco and vanilla emerge on the nose. The flavor is enveloping and harmonious with soft tannins. Before being bottled, it is aged in barriques and oak barrels.
SKU: 1845
Brand: Tua Rita
Syrah has always been a grape variety dear to Virgilio Bisti, founder of Tua Rita , who used to say "Syrah, forever" . Alongside the traditional vines , Virgilio decided to plant Syrah which he personally took care of, trying to integrate it perfectly with the territory , until he considered it ready for a pure vinification . A vine that from the warm climate and the terroir of the Tuscan Metalliferous Hills of the Val di Cornia absorbs those particular mineral scents . The wine moves in the glass with a ruby red color with garnet hues. The nose immediately releases the varietal aromas of the grape , red fruits , vanilla , black pepper and licorice on a toasted background. In the mouth it is soft and warm, with silky and sweet tannins, the important alcoholic note is perfectly balanced, persistence is also good. The aftertaste alternates with notes of cassis and licorice . An elegant and captivating and at the same time powerful wine , to which one cannot say no.
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SKU: 10292
Brand: Conti Zecca
Every year the "Nero" of the Conti Zecca winery reaches the "finals" in the judgments of the most renowned wine guides, obtaining scores that, if they do not exceed 90 cents, are punctually very close. This year too is no exception. It is a wine that follows a long aging: it ages 18 months in French wooden barriques, one year in large oak barrels and six months in bottle.
SKU: 1871
Brand: Tua Rita
A wine from the house of Tua Rita that boasts the IGT Toscana Rosso IGT Toscana Rosso IGT . The production area is that of the upper Maremma, the area of the Metalliferous Hills. The grapes used are those of Cabernet Sauvignon for 80%, to which is added 10% Merlot , 10% Cabernet Franc . This bottle is 1.5 liter Magnum format and is sold in a wooden box
SKU: 10560
Brand: Feudi del Pisciotto
Characterized by an intense ruby red color typical of this vine. The nose offers delicate and persistent notes of red berries such as black currants, blueberries and cherries. Full, velvety and persistent, it aims at an elegant overall harmony.
SKU: 1908
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: 10563
Brand: Rocca di Frassinello
Intense ruby red. The nose expresses beautiful notes of red fruits and sweet spices, a balsamic and only remotely vegetable touch. On the palate it is rich, full-bodied, soft and characterized by a velvety tannic texture. Of excellent persistence. For the whole meal, it goes well with savory first courses and game such as deer, wild boar, hare.
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SKU: 1914
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Ruby mantle tending to garnet. On the nose, sensations of violet, berries and plum follow one another in sequence, then black pepper, pleasant mentholated touches and sensations of leather and chocolate. In the mouth it expresses vigor and roundness, with tannins of excellent caliber that anticipate a very long finish. Ideal with delicious stuffed meats such as quail or pigeon.
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SKU: 10825
Brand: Antonelli San Marco
Traditional wine obtained from the assembly of Sangiovese and the typical grape of Montefalco, as well as other red grape varieties.
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SKU: 1921
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Guado al Tasso Bolgheri Superiore is the symbolic wine of the Estate and one of the best wines produced by Antinori , it is a powerful red wine, extremely elegant and rich in exceptional balsamic notes and ripe fruit. It is composed of 5% Cabernet Franc, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot grown in the best vineyards of the estate.
SKU: 10861
Brand: Campi Valerio
Intense ruby red. Intense bouquet with hints of black currant, black cherry, red fruits and ripe plums. Delicate notes of vanilla and vegetal nuances. Strong, warm on a soft and enveloping background. Sweet and round tannins in a body of excellent structure. Excellent balance and aromatic persistence.
SKU: 1927
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Bolgheri Rosso "Il Bruciato" by Guado al Tasso is a full-bodied and intense red wine, aged for 12 months in barrique. It is one of the most famous and noble expressions in the world, always appreciated for its impeccable qualities. Warm and silky tones let emerge hints full of wild berries, red berries, herbs and balsamic spices. The Magnum format allows it to stand out, embellishing and giving prestige to the table and to important convivial occasions.
SKU: 10864
Brand: Campi Valerio
Intense ruby red color. Hints of berries and licorice root on a vanilla base.
SKU: 1937
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.
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SKU: 1930
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
The Bruciato Bolgheri di Antinori is produced from red grapes from 80 hectares of vineyards that best express the typical characteristics of the Bolgheri area. The wine ferments for 10-15 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 28 and 30 ° C. A part of Merlot and Syrah undergoes fermentation at lower temperatures to better maintain the varietal aromas. The malolactic fermentation is carried out partly in barrique and partly in stainless steel tanks, ending by the end of the year. Subsequently the wine undergoes a further passage in barrique where it matures for another 8 months, at the end of which it is bottled. Refinement in the bottle lasts 4 months. This wine can be stored for 4 to 5 years in the cellar before being drunk.
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SKU: 10874
Brand: San Leonardo
Wine symbol of the estate, it has its roots in its millenary history. A classic Bordeaux cut of aristocratic elegance and extraordinary longevity.
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SKU: 1943
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
A prestigious label from the Prunotto winery. It boasts the classification of Barolo DOCG. The highest honor. It is produced with 100% pure Nebbiolo grapes as required by the strict disciplinary. The vinification foresees that the grapes, selected in the vineyard and de-stemmed, are immediately pressed. Maceration lasted about 15 days, at a maximum temperature of 30 ° C. The malolactic fermentation ended before the end of winter. This is followed by a long period of aging for 24 months in oak barrels of different capacities (27-53-77 Hl) which give the wine maturity and balance. The further refinement in the bottle lasted 12 months and took place in the Prunotto cellars before being shipped to the market. The Bussia vineyard resides in the Municipality of Monforte at an altitude of 350 meters above sea level. It is exposed to the South. The soils are from the Tortonian period and are characterized by the presence of S. Agata marls and fossils. Rich is the presence of compact limestone clays alternating with sandy layers.
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SKU: 1935
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
Ruby red, intense notes of plum, cherry and raspberry are perceived on the nose, combined with notes of undergrowth and spices. Its roundness and thickness stand out on the palate. A wine of great pleasure and depth, characterized by an exuberant fruit aftertaste. For the whole meal, it goes well with rich first courses typical of Tuscan cuisine. Try it with a pasta with sausages.
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SKU: 10877
Brand: San Leonardo
Wine symbol of the estate, it has its roots in its millenary history. A classic Bordeaux cut of aristocratic elegance and extraordinary longevity.
SKU: 1957
Brand: Ornellaia
Intense ruby red to the eye. It offers hints of black cherry, blackberry and ripe dark pulp fruit on the nose, enriched with mineral and spicy tones. In tasting the tannins are still very gritty, and communicate that they are ready to support the wine at least until the next decade. Excellent persistence and fruity closure. It goes perfectly with land cuisine, and with second courses in particular. Try it with stuffed honey duck.
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SKU: 10887
Brand: San Leonardo
Wine symbol of the estate, it has its roots in its millenary history. A classic Bordeaux cut of aristocratic elegance and extraordinary longevity.
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SKU: 1967
Brand: Ornellaia
Poggio alle Gazze is a rich and structured Tuscan white wine, based on Sauvignon and other white grapes, vinified and aged for 6 months in new and used barriques, steel and cement containers. It exudes aromas of citrus and exotic fruit. The sip is soft and enveloping, elegant and expressive
SKU: 11072
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
A magnificent wine envied by the whole world, a creation that only Antinori could obtain, the Chianti Classico Riserva, signed "Villa Antinori " is a true masterpiece of central Tuscany. We offer it in 3-liter format in its magnificent silk-screened wooden case. A perfect product for a gift or for an important dinner, destined to withstand even long aging, it is truly a wine not to be missed.
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SKU: 1977
Brand: Ornellaia
"Le Serre Nuove" is a rich and full-bodied Bolgheri Rosso from Tenuta dell ' Ornellaia . Obtained with a Bordeaux blend, it is aged for 15 months in new and second passage barriques. Enveloping sensations of red fruits, aromatic and balsamic herbs emerge on the nose. On the palate it is broad and velvety, structured and persistent.
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SKU: 1984
Brand: Ornellaia
The desire to express the exceptional qualities of the estate has been the basis of Ornellaia 's philosophy from the very beginning. Ornellaia is a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, a faithful expression of a unique terroir that has always been in harmony with nature.
SKU: 1961
Brand: Ornellaia
Intense ruby red to the eye. It offers hints of black cherry, blackberry and ripe dark pulp fruit on the nose, enriched with mineral and spicy tones. In tasting the tannins are still very gritty, and communicate that they are ready to support the wine at least until the next decade. Excellent persistence and fruity closure. It goes perfectly with land cuisine, and with second courses in particular. Try it with stuffed honey duck.
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SKU: 1986
Brand: Cà del Bosco
This Curtefranca Rosso DOC is an excellent wine to accompany first courses of land cuisine and white meats. Try it with polenta with mushroom sauce. The optimal serving temperature is 18 ° C and the alcohol content reached is 13.5% Vol.
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SKU: 11397
Brand: Rotari
From the best Trentino sparkling wine tradition combined with the Rotari winemaking style, AlpeRegis Trentodoc is born, a special vintage dedicated to lovers of good food and good living. The name evokes the royal figure of Rotari and a strong reference to the Alpine territory which has contributed to making Rotari legendary by setting his deeds in history. AlpeRegis is a Millesimato produced exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, an international variety that has found the ideal conditions in the Dolomites area for the perfect expression of its character, rigorously harvested by hand, selecting the best bunches directly in the vineyard. Maturation on the lees for at least 48 months. The Alpe Regis DoppioMagnum is shipped in an elegant wooden box of 1 bottle protected by cardboard packaging
SKU: 1988
Brand: Cà del Bosco
At sight it shows a straw yellow color. The nose opens on the fruit brought by the Chardonnay, in a whirlwind of elegant and always well-defined notes. On the palate it is medium-bodied, balanced, with a sip characterized by a fresh taste, which moves in perfect harmony with the aromas previously perceived on the nose. Try it with vegetable risotto, it is also excellent with fried zucchini and anchovies. Perfect with a fresh salmon tartare.
SKU: 11499
Brand: Tenuta Arabona
Hand painted label, oil on jute, by the painter Stefano Schiazza. Born in Milan in 1970, but raised in Pescara, Stefano Schiazza lives and works in Brecciarola di Chieti.
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SKU: 1996
Brand: Cà del Bosco
At the sight it announces itself with a dark ruby red color, impenetrable. The olfactory spectrum moves on a progression of tertiary and balsamic notes, from which even more vegetal and fruity hints emerge. On the palate it is full-bodied, round, with a sip that moves smoothly and harmoniously on the palate, highlighting a finely integrated tannic texture. Superb with second courses of red meat, it gives its best with a fillet of beef with green pepper.
SKU: 11635
Brand: Tenuta Arabona
Hand painted label, oil on jute, by the painter Stefano Schiazza. Born in Milan in 1970, but raised in Pescara, Stefano Schiazza lives and works in Brecciarola di Chieti.
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SKU: 2007
Brand: Cà del Bosco
Character . Among the Franciacortas of Ca 'del Bosco it is the one that best manages to express the character of the territory and the peculiarities that celebrate each vintage. The trend of climatic phenomena always writes unpredictable stories. And in the ending is the product of the love between man and the earth. Since 1978 the Brut Millesimato is born only in quality harvests. The result of careful vinification, but above all of a long refinement that enhances its characteristics: four years of permanence in contact with the yeasts. An unmistakable, structured, full, intense and persistent Franciacorta . A wine for important occasions, special with haute cuisine fish dishes.
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SKU: 11636
Brand: Tenuta Arabona
Hand painted label, oil on jute, by the painter Stefano Schiazza. Born in Milan in 1970, but raised in Pescara, Stefano Schiazza lives and works in Brecciarola di Chieti.
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SKU: 2013
Brand: Cà del Bosco
Soft and velvety, Ca 'del Bosco's Franciacorta Saten Millesimato expresses all the elegance of Franciacorta in the best vintages. After a maturation of 48 months on the lees, it gives off aromas of fruit, citrus and honey and has a creamy and very elegant taste. A Magnum of great impact!
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SKU: 2021
Brand: Cà del Bosco
Upon visual examination it announces itself with a beautiful golden color. Pear, tropical fruit, citrus peel and a slight hint of hazelnut are embellished with a subtle spicy background, dominated by vanilla. On the palate it moves with an enveloping and tasty sip, round, with good structure, with a perfect balance between flavor and acidity. Perfect with fish main courses, cooked with important preparations, it is also to be tried with recipes based on molluscs and crustaceans. Absolutely to try with the lobster au gratin with fine herbs.
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SKU: 2025
Brand: Cantine del Notaio
Elegant packaging with bow Cantine del Notaio . n.1 Bow Pack n.1 Bottle LA FIRMA n.2 Goblets
SKU: 11667
Brand: Frescobaldi
Chianti Riserva Nipozzano is the symbol of the Tuscan winemaking tradition for Marchesi de ' Frescobaldi . A wine that comes from a skilful blend assembled by the team of the Marchesi de ' Frescobaldi winery, where, together with 90% Sangiovese, we also find small percentages of Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes of these varieties are grown within the Chianti Rufina area, in vineyards located at a height above sea level between 250 and 500 meters, facing south-east.The terroir has an arid skeleton, composed of stones , limestone and clay. Once the grapes arrive in the cellar rooms used for vinification, they macerate for 25 days with frequent batonnage, carrying out both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Finally, the production process is concluded with refinement, in which the wine rests for 24 months in barrique and then, after bottling, for another 3 months directly in glass.
SKU: 2035
Brand: Frescobaldi
Deep ruby red with slight garnet reflections. On the nose, elegant, it is articulated in complex sensations of balsamic notes and small red fruits that evolve towards tobacco, dark chocolate and licorice root. On the palate it reveals an important structure characterized by soft and well integrated tannins balanced by a balanced acid vein with mineral sensations that give long aromatic persistence and full taste. For the whole meal, it goes well with stews, long-cooked meat dishes and aged cheeses.
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.
SKU: 2038
Brand: Frescobaldi
This wine is a dream chased for years. From Tenuta Perano, strongly desired by my whole family, we chose the Rialzi farm, which rises from the others thanks to three characteristic natural steps. A Grand Selection which, as the name implies, reminds me every day of the continuous commitment to excellence.
SKU: 12105
Brand: Cantina Marchesi Antinori
A magnificent wine envied by the whole world, a creation that only Antinori could obtain, the Chianti Classico Riserva, signed "Villa Antinori " is a true masterpiece of central Tuscany. We offer it in 3-liter format in its magnificent silk-screened wooden case. A perfect product for a gift or for an important dinner, destined to withstand even long aging, it is truly a wine not to be missed.
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SKU: 2040
Brand: Frescobaldi
Chianti Riserva Nipozzano is the symbol of the Tuscan winemaking tradition for Marchesi de ' Frescobaldi . A wine that comes from a skilful blend assembled by the team of the Marchesi de ' Frescobaldi winery, where, together with 90% Sangiovese, we also find small percentages of Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes of these varieties are grown within the Chianti Rufina area, in vineyards located at a height above sea level between 250 and 500 meters, facing south-east.The terroir has an arid skeleton, composed of stones , limestone and clay. Once the grapes arrive in the cellar rooms used for vinification, they macerate for 25 days with frequent batonnage, carrying out both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Finally, the production process ends with aging, in which the wine rests for 24 months in barrique and then, after bottling, for another 3 months directly in glass.
SKU: 12996
Brand: Galardi
The potential of the volcanic soil sloping down towards the sea and the meeting with Riccardo Cotarella, a winemaker of great value particularly sensitive to the recovery and enhancement of Southern wines, led to the birth, in 1994, of a product that aroused incredible emotion in everyone . With a calibrated blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso, also known as "Pere 'e Palummo" obtained from vineyards facing South West, between four hundred and five hundred meters on the enchanting gulf of Gaeta, the "Terra di Lavoro", a wine of great structure, suitably aged in small oak barrels.
SKU: 2042
Brand: Frescobaldi
Gift Box "Castello Nipozzano LUX" containing 4 bt Marchesi de Frescobaldi + 1 Decanter + 1 Pulltex gold chromed corkscrew The photos of the products are purely indicative, the label or vintage may be different from that shown in the photo. NB If the title does not indicate the year of the bottle, the most recent vintage available for sale at the time of purchase will be sent. NB If the vintage is indicated in the title, this corresponds exactly to the bottle that will be shipped.
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SKU: 12997
Brand: Galardi
The potential of the volcanic soil sloping down towards the sea and the meeting with Riccardo Cotarella, a winemaker of great value particularly sensitive to the recovery and enhancement of Southern wines, led to the birth, in 1994, of a product that aroused incredible emotion in everyone . With a calibrated blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso, also known as "Pere 'e Palummo" obtained from vineyards facing South West, between four hundred and five hundred meters on the enchanting gulf of Gaeta, the "Terra di Lavoro", a wine of great structure, suitably aged in small oak barrels.
SKU: 2048
Brand: Frescobaldi
On the organoleptic examination this sensational red wine of the Tuscan tradition, renowned all over the world, has an intense and deep ruby red color. The perfume expresses with clear aromas of raspberry and pomegranate enriched by elegant floral notes. The precise and harmonious taste in the mouth is articulated with an elegant tannic texture and a long savory and mineral sensation. A wine that goes perfectly with dishes full of taste and very structured. Excellent with braised meat, fillet of beef, mature cheeses. The ideal serving temperature is 20 ° C. It should be served in a large glass that favors oxygenation and reaches an alcohol content of 14.5% Vol.
SKU: 12994
Brand: Galardi
The potential of the volcanic soil sloping down towards the sea and the meeting with Riccardo Cotarella, a winemaker of great value particularly sensitive to the recovery and enhancement of Southern wines, led to the birth, in 1994, of a product that aroused incredible emotion in everyone . With a calibrated blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso, also known as "Pere 'e Palummo" obtained from vineyards facing South West, between four hundred and five hundred meters on the enchanting gulf of Gaeta, the "Terra di Lavoro", a wine of great structure, suitably aged in small oak barrels.
SKU: 2053
Brand: Frescobaldi
Harvest: 2019 Alcohol content: 12.0% vol. Color: peach blossom pink. Taste: with a fruity, savory, fresh bouquet. Serving temperature: 8-10 ° C
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SKU: 12998
Brand: Fattoria le Pupille
Dark ruby red. The aromas let emerge hints of ripe berries, blood orange, maraschino cherries and aromatic herbs; fades into tones of licorice, black peppercorns and dark chocolate. The taste is full, enveloping and vigorous, with a very fine tannic texture. Persistent finish on flavors of rhubarb and myrtle.
SKU: 2110
Brand: Frescobaldi
Dark ruby red. The bouquet is powerful, complex and very deep. The nose is delighted by intense notes of black berries, such as black currant and blackberry. In the background you can perceive delicate spicy aromas of cloves and black pepper. Light hints of licorice and balsamic fragrances enrich the complexity of the aromas. In the mouth it is broad and well structured with ripe tannins that envelop the palate in a velvet texture. Of great persistence. For the whole meal, it goes well with a stir-fried fillet of beef, roasted or grilled meats. Also excellent with medium-aged cheeses.
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SKU: 13005
Brand: Fattoria le Pupille
Compact ruby red. The bouquet reveals the fragrance of red roses, black cherry, blood orange and blackberry. Followed by juniper berries, dried flowers, Tuscan cigars and undergrowth. The tannins are dense and silky which develop on a fresh and savory base. Persistent finish on blackcurrant echoes.
SKU: 2120
Brand: Frescobaldi
Toscana IGT “Lucente” 2016 Luce della Vite Frescobaldi Magnum 150 cl is a red wine produced by the Frescobaldi family in the Luce della Vite Estate, in Montalcino.
SKU: 13133
Brand: Principe di Corleone
Born in 1989, the "Rosso Corleone" is perhaps among the first red wines that made Nero d'Avola known and appreciated in the world. Seductive, warm, full-bodied and professional wine. With an elegant and dry taste, it is a wine for the whole meal.
SKU: 2123
Brand: Frescobaldi
Toscana IGT “Lucente” 2016 Luce della Vite Frescobaldi Magnum 150 cl is a red wine produced by the Frescobaldi family in the Luce della Vite Estate, in Montalcino.
SKU: 13228
Brand: Carpineto
This is certainly one of the most innovative wines produced to date. It contains all those characteristics that are most appreciated in wine: the fruity and fragrant aromas, the lively and deep colours, the strength of youth, the maturity of the wood, the softness of elegance.
SKU: 2128
Brand: Avignonesi
C antaloro is the ideal wine from Avignonesi for every day and is available in white, rosé and red. The wines are fruity, easy to drink and affordable. A young and versatile wine with a ruby red color. The bouquet is dominated by inviting aromas of ripe cherries, blueberries and sweet spices. On the palate it is moderately structured, velvety and fruity, with persistent final notes reminiscent of the Mediterranean scrub and light mentholated hints.
Large format wines are a popular choice for special occasions and for wine collectors. They come in different sizes and offer a variety of benefits over standard bottles. In this article, we'll explore everything there is to know about large format wines, from the benefits to storage and purchase.
The advantages of large format wines
Large format wines offer numerous advantages compared to standard bottles. Firstly, most wines in large formats age better than in standard bottles. This is because the amount of oxygen entering the bottle is less than in standard bottles. Additionally, the greater quantity 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 makes an impression on guests. Also, one large bottle is much easier to handle than many smaller bottles. For example, if you're hosting a dinner party for a large group, you can use a few large bottles to make serving easier.
Dimensions of large format wines
Large format wines are available in different sizes, each with a specific name:
Magnum : 1.5 litres, equal to two standard bottles
Jeroboam : 3 litres, equal to four standard bottles
Rehoboam : 4.5 litres, equal to six standard bottles
Methuselah : 6 litres, equal to eight standard bottles
Salmanazar : 9 litres, equal to twelve standard bottles
Balthazar : 12 litres, equal to sixteen standard bottles
Nebuchadnezzar : 15 litres, equal to twenty standard bottles
Conservation of large format wines
The conservation of large format wines is an important aspect to consider. Because these bottles are larger than standard bottles, storing them can be trickier. Most wineries don't have shelves or spaces suitable for large bottles, so you need to plan ahead.
Also, large bottles may take longer to adjust to the ambient temperature in which they are stored. To avoid sudden changes in temperature, it is 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 is important to pay attention to the origin of the bottles. Large bottles can be more susceptible to counterfeiting than standard bottles, so it's important to buy from reputable, reputable sellers.
What are wines in large formats?
Large format wines are bottles of wine that have a higher capacity than the classic 750 ml bottles. There are a number of larger wine bottle sizes including the Magnum (1.5 litres), Double Magnum (3 litres), Jeroboam (4.5 litres), Rehoboam (4.5 litres), Methuselah ( 6 litres), the Salmanazar (9 litres), the Balthazar (12 litres) and the Nebuchodonosor (15 litres).
Why choose wines in large formats?
There are many reasons to choose a bottle of wine in a larger format than the classic 750ml bottles. Firstly, wine in large formats has greater stability than standard bottles, thanks to the greater quantity of wine present in the bottle and the lower quantity of air that comes into contact with the wine.
Secondly, wines in large formats have a slower evolution, which means they can be kept 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 are able to satisfy the palate 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 personal needs. In general, 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 is important to choose a high quality wine, because the greater quantity of wine present in the bottle also increases the possibility that any defects will appear. It is therefore important to buy wines in large formats from reliable retailers who offer guarantees on the quality of the wine and its conservation.
Finally, it is important to consider the number of people who will participate in the event, in order to choose the right bottle format. For example, a bottle of Magnum (1.5 litres) is enough for around 10 people, while a bottle of Balthazar (12 litres) can cater for up to 100 people.
In conclusion, wines in large formats 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 satisfy the palate of a greater number of people.