The Roero Riserva "Printi" is one of the precious pieces of the Monchiero Carbone winery, produced starting from the exceptional harvest of 1997 and which, year after year, has been able to establish itself on the Piedmontese wine scene proving to be able to compare itself with the other more structured wines of the region , without however having to give up the typical elegance of the Nebbiolo grapes grown on the rugged hills of the Roero. The Nebbiolo grapes from which Printi is born are grown at an altitude of 350 meters on the Frailin hill, on very calcareous soils; the fermentation is always long and slow to ensure that the wine is enriched with all the natural components contained in the grape and for the refinement, which lasts at least 24 months, small woods of different passages are used. The result can only be a wine with a great aromatic, balanced baggage, to be chosen for weekend conviviality and which will certainly not disappoint expectations. It opens to the eye with a beautiful ruby red hue, intense and brilliant. After an initial ethereal attack, the nose develops a fruity bouquet with hints of raspberries and wild strawberries, followed by spicy notes of vanilla, cinnamon, tobacco and noble woods. The taste is full-bodied and endowed with pleasant softness, with good fruit in the right balance with acidity and a texture of sweet and seraphic tannins, which gradually relax, giving a long and harmonious finish. Perfect to drink in combination with game, braised and overcooked meats, seasoned or lightly blue cheeses.
From the Mombirone cru, one of the hills surrounding the town of Canale. the family wine tradition was born, since in 1918 the great-grandmother Clotilde bought the first small plot, already then planted with Barbera vines, where the excellent results of the vine on the clay-limestone soils of this hill had long been recognized. It is here that, after more than a century, the best Barbera grapes are born, with which the family wanted to give life to an exceptional Grand Cru worthy of celebrating a special anniversary: the 100th harvest of Barbera d'Alba MonBirone. Numbered bottles, for a total production of this vintage equal to 10577. The grape harvest normally takes place in the first week of October, after pressing the alcoholic fermentation begins, carried out in the traditional way and lasting 15/20 days. After racking, the wine is placed in 225-litre wooden barrels where malolactic fermentation and refinement will take place, which can last between 15 and 20 months. After being bottled, the wine rests for about 6 months in the underground cellars before being put on the market. A deep wine with an intense ruby red color, with violet hues. On the nose it offers a rich and broad aroma, ranging from intense aromas of undergrowth, cocoa and spices, to sweet fruity notes of red fruits and plums, offering a sensational riot on the nose. The entrance to the palate immediately shows great power and a complex structure; it is the alcohol that ensures an initial softness, then balanced by the acidity, thus giving lightness to the fruity pulp. The finish is long and persistent, and offers a pleasant sense of freshness and good harmony between fruity and woody sensations. Its important alcohol content and good acidity recommend its combination with meats prepared with long cooking and medium-aged cheeses; a superb red that will give quality and sensory journeys to your palates.
"Amato Taurasi" is a refined red wine produced with carefully selected Aglianico grapes. In Nusco, a small town between the Ofanto and Calore valleys, three friends together produce a red wine capable of representing a typically Irpina reality, but which at the same time demonstrates and encompasses an international style, the Taurasi Amato. The color with which it appears to the eye is a dark, intense and brilliant ruby red. A wine capable of giving the nose pleasant floral and fruity odorous sensations, reminiscent of black fruits and rose flowers, amalgamated with hints of wild violets and a surprising aroma of licorice. In the mouth the sip is refined, rich and soft, with silky tannins and the long finish to be savored without haste which guarantees a broad sense of satisfaction on the palate. Excellent to serve together with pasta with meat sauce, game stews, aged cheeses or with delicious grilled livers.
This Syrah is Stefano Amerighi 's representative wine, the result of his work and his idea. A broad idea that goes from the soil to the plant to the balance of nature.
This Syrah is Stefano Amerighi 's representative wine, the result of his work and his idea. A broad idea that goes from the soil to the plant to the balance of nature.
L'Amerighi's Apice is an intense and complex Syrah, born from a very suitable vineyard in Cortona, aged for 24 months in cement and tonneau and for over 2 and a half years in bottle. The bouquet is elegant and deep, with notes of wild berries, black cherry jam and balsamic herbs. The taste is powerful, fruity, spicy and very persistent.
This Syrah is Stefano Amerighi 's representative wine, the result of his work and his idea. A broad idea that goes from the soil to the plant to the balance of nature.
With a warm and sensual character, full of fruity notes and sweet spices, Desiderio 2016 goes perfectly with savory dishes, such as roast lamb, aged cheeses and game. Intense ruby red in color, this wine reveals an inviting bouquet of black cherries and blackberries with notes of eucalyptus and fresh mint, underlined by elegant sensors of roses and sandalwood. Well structured and very persistent, in the mouth it is enveloping and caressing, characterized by fruity notes and fine-grained tannins.
Intense ruby red to the eye. Elegant on the nose, it initially gives fruity hints of blackberries, morello cherries and raspberries, followed by flavors of aromatic herbs, licorice, chocolate and coffee beans. Precious shades of goudron and cedar wood complete the olfactory picture. The palate is refined and important, well developed in the tannic texture, with a good structure and long persistence. Requires to be combined with meat preparations. Excellent to accompany stewed kid.
It comes from particularly suitable areas of the Terre dei Vestini, where the low yields of grapes per hectare are not the result of any forcing: it is the soil itself that, by its nature, gives balance to the vineyard, ensuring that each cluster contains within itself a extraordinary concentration of quality. It is aged for 40 months: initially with fermentation and long maceration in Ganymede, then in stainless steel vats and subsequently in fine oak barriques to be completed with a stay in the bottle for at least 6 months.
At tasting it has an intense and deep ruby red color with purple hues. Perfectly ripe and highly concentrated aromas. A mellow and harmonious fruitiness that offers hints of plum, date and fig. All fused with fine spicy notes. Pulpy and persuasive taste. It goes well with first courses with a good structure, roasts, stewed red meat, cold cuts and cheeses, including aged cheeses.
The grapes from which our Montepulciano d'Abruzzo doc Dama originates ripen in vineyards with different exposure. Its color is intense ruby red with slight garnet hues, it has a good olfactory persistence with hints of licorice. Rich, harmonious and full on the palate, easy to pair, it goes perfectly with roasts, stewed red meats, cold cuts and cheeses. It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 18-20 ° C.
Canalicchio di Sopra's Brunello di Montalcino is a noble and fascinating expression of this well-known typology from southern Tuscany. The nose is typical and frank, full of earthy sensations, of violet, raspberry and strawberry with nuanced shades of tobacco and licorice which accompany a decisive and full entry on the palate, of vibrant freshness and lively structure, where all the components are in harmony between them in a fine texture
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Anfora" is an original and complex red wine, rich and expressive, vinified and aged in amphorae for 9 months. The balsamic and spicy scents and the aromas of wild berries and Mediterranean scrub recall a rich and juicy sip, with velvety tannins.
In Avignonesi , the pursuit of excellence goes hand in hand with the experimentation of 100% Tuscan winemaking processes, with the intention of allowing the habitat to prevail over external influences. For this particular organic wine, Avignonesi has set aside steel and oak in favor of Tuscan clay. The name Da-Di , the Chinese term for " earth-soil ", was chosen to underline this peculiarity.
Fermented in stainless steel tanks with the use of indigenous yeasts, Ventisei Rosso undergoes a partial carbonic maceration, which gives that scent of candied fruit, capable of making us immediately fall in love. Twenty-six Rosso is fruit, elegance, delicacy and harmony. It is the wine you need for long chats, great reflections, the ideal nectar to let the boulders slip away from the heart. Fresh notes of raspberry, delicate hints of undergrowth and aromas of sweet spices will enchant you from the first glass. One sip leads to another!
Francesco Massetti's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Quarantacinque Selezione Luigi 2017 is a wine of great substance, offering the nose ripe aromas, red and dark fruit, Mediterranean herbs, in the mouth it has the pace and structure of a great aging wine which are balanced with freshness and tannin with a long persistence, wine of absolute value.
Aged in oak barrels, it is fruity with ripe plums, blackberries and morello cherries in alcohol. Gently spiced, it recalls pink pepper berries and rosemary accompanied by notes of violet days. It is recommended to serve at 18°C.
Fruity with crunchy plums and bramble berries, floral with cyclamen. It is recommended to serve at 18°C.
Versatile wine, easy to pair with savory dishes, stuffed pasta, cured meats and medium-aged cheeses
Prima Terra is a wine obtained from Montepulciano grapes grown in an ancient vineyard of the Masci family, the former, as anticipated by its name. Aged first in large wooden barrels, it then rests in the bottle for at least a year. It has an intense ruby red color. On the nose it expresses strong jam aromas and on the palate a pleasant softness obtained from a delicate aging.
Villamagna DOC is the result of the project to enhance our wine area. It comes from a late harvest with manual harvesting of the selected grapes. Ruby red in color with purple reflections, the nose expresses intense aromas of red fruit, especially black cherry. In the mouth it fills the palate with its soft and velvety taste. Balanced and harmonious, it is a wine that goes well with Mediterranean cuisine, main courses of meats, salami, aged cheeses.
It is with the arrival of the new Villamagna Doc that Cantina Piandimare expands the line of its Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from the Piandimare massale selection with a further red that wants to be the umpteenth praise to the territory and the demonstration of the potential in terms of structure and aging. through the work done by the winery with only the grapes coming from the Val di Foro, in particular from those of the territory limited to the small, but growing interest, Doc Abruzzo Villamagna.
Wine with an intense ruby red color, with violet hues in its youth. Highlights aromas of plum, red summer apple, ripe cherry and violet. Good structure and round and persistent body. On the palate it shows a good structure and a remarkable body, despite its nature as a young and fresh wine. It goes well with many dishes, such as legume soups, pastas, meats and cheeses.
Very intense ruby red color with garnet reflections that appear with the evolution of the wine; it is complex on the nose, with aromas of violets, red fruits in syrup, vanilla and spicy notes. It is advisable to decant it half an hour before serving. It goes perfectly with meat dishes from the Abruzzo cuisine, especially lamb, but also roast or braised veal and aged cheese.
Very intense ruby red color with garnet reflections that appear with the evolution of the wine.
Villamagna DOC Riserva is a powerful red wine, the best expression of Villamagna viticulture. After the careful and selected manual harvesting and the vinification phases, it rests in steel barrels for 12 months. It is aged in barriques for a further 8 months, then bottled and left to rest for two years before being marketed. The power of this wine is unleashed in the bottle, in the ruby red color tending to garnet with aging, in the imposing structure, in the aromas of red fruit and in the spicy notes. Soft in the finish with notes of vanilla and chocolate.
Villamagna DOC is the result of the project to enhance our wine area. It comes from a late harvest with manual harvesting of the selected grapes. Ruby red in color with purple reflections, the nose expresses intense aromas of red fruit, especially black cherry. In the mouth it fills the palate with its soft and velvety taste. Balanced and harmonious, it is a wine that goes well with Mediterranean cuisine, main courses of meats, salami, aged cheeses.
Prima Terra is a wine obtained from Montepulciano grapes grown in an ancient vineyard of the Masci family, the former, as anticipated by its name. Aged first in large wooden barrels, it then rests in the bottle for at least a year. It has an intense ruby red color. On the nose it expresses strong jam aromas and on the palate a pleasant softness obtained from a delicate aging.
Colour: ruby red tending towards purplish. Aromas: intense and typically wild aroma, harmonious with notes of raspberry and wild blackberry. Taste: full, robust, slightly tannic taste with hints of wild berries.
THE BEST ITALIAN RED WINES
In this section of our online wine shop Clickwine You can find the best Italian and foreign red wines for sale, ideal for accompanying everyday dinners or important events with style and elegance. Clickwine has selected the most famous reds on the wine scene, including the best denominations as well as some niche products and some Abruzzo wines that will amaze the most curious enthusiasts. Among the best wines, Abruzzo red wines cannot be missed.
One of the best Italian wines is undoubtedly Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, which is one of the best-known Italian red wines in the United States.
Montepulciano is the most widespread red grape variety in the Marche and Abruzzo regions, where rich and expressive red wines are produced, ideal for sharing with those who love tasty home cooking, and is also perfect for a barbecue with friends.
THE PRODUCTION OF RED WINE
Red wine is obtained from red grapes, thanks to a production process called "red vinification". This process involves contact between the pomace (peels and seed residues) and must during the fermentation phase
One of the first steps in producing a red wine is choosing the harvest period. The grapes are harvested when the sugar content reached is what the winemaker deems necessary to produce the desired alcohol content.
After harvesting, the bunches arrive in the cellar where the stalks are removed (destemming) before the grapes are pressed to obtain the must.
Maceration releases polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins, from the skins, which give the must its red color. Tannins are produced from the grape seeds. Maceration lasts approximately 10-15 days.
Meanwhile, alcoholic fermentation begins, triggered by yeasts present in the skins or by added yeasts. This natural process is favored by an increase in temperature, which, however, must be maintained between 25 and 30°C so as not to affect the quality of the wine.
During this process, the pomace may form a surface layer that prevents contact with the liquid, potentially leading to the development of acetic acid. However, several techniques are available to winemakers to address this problem.
After alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation occurs, which involves the transformation of malic acid into lactic acid. This is a crucial step in the vinification of red wines because it enhances their smoothness and smoothes out any rough edges and harshness.
The must has now transformed into wine, but it must be racked, that is, the removal of residues, which can be accomplished through filtration or static decantation. This latter, less invasive method involves lowering the temperature in the tanks so that the substances to be eliminated settle to the bottom.
Once “cleaned”, the wine is ready for refinement,whose minimum duration is established by the DOC specifications, This can take place in steel tanks, concrete vats, large barrels, or small barrels or barriques. Once the maturation process is complete, bottling takes place: the wine begins its maturation in the bottle and, after a possible further aging period in the cellar, is released for sale.
RED WINE: PROPERTIES AND BENEFITS
Is red wine good for your health? Many people ask this question, to which numerous studies have yet to provide a definitive answer. Many studies affirm certain properties, while others deny them. Below we list the most common beliefs about the properties and benefits of red wine, which, as mentioned, are not fully certified by the medical community. You can believe them or not.
- Natural antioxidant: The polyphenols contained in red wine are antioxidant substances that slow down the aging of some cells
- It aids digestion: it would protect the intestinal flora
- Increase endorphins: in small doses it helps the brain release endorphins and would make us feel more relaxed
- Prevents cardiovascular diseases: thanks to resveratrol which is said to promote blood circulation
- Many authoritative studies affirm that the substances contained in red wine have these properties and benefits, but they are present in such small doses that they are absolutely irrelevant for the body.
HOW MUCH DOES RED WINE COST?
The prices of red wines can fluctuate based on several factors, including the value of the bottle, the production area, and demand. The online wine shop Clickwine offers a wide selection of Italian red wine. Our online wine shop offers not only the most famous names but also more affordable labels suitable for everyday use.So forget about running from one store to another, and save time for what's truly important: enjoying a glass of excellent red wine. Browse our products to find the best red wines at the best price.
PAIRINGS WITH RED WINE
By browsing the individual product pages in our online wine shop, you'll discover suggested pairings for each red wine: white and red meats, game, braised and grilled meats, risottos, traditional Italian first courses, as well as platters of cured meats and cheeses, vegetables, sauces, and rich dishes.
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Who can't drink wine?
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, because alcohol can pass through the placenta and into breast milk, putting the health of the fetus or newborn at risk.
- People who suffer from alcohol addiction or have alcoholism problems, because drinking wine can worsen their health.
- People taking medications that can interact with alcohol, such as antidepressants, sedatives, or heart medications, because alcohol can increase the side effects of the medications.
- People with existing health problems, such as liver disease or gastritis, because alcohol can worsen symptoms and worsen health conditions.
In any case, it is always advisable to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before consuming wine or other alcoholic beverages.
