The word 'transhumance' derives from the verb 'transumare' or rather to transit on the ground, to cross: the verb is the union of the two Latin words 'trans', which means beyond, and 'humus' which means soil, land. In Italy this ancient custom originated mainly in Abruzzo where it consisted in transporting (precisely 'transhuming') animals from the mountains to the rich pastures of the Gargano and it is from this activity that probably the most famous wine takes its name and representative of Abruzzo, Montepulciano. Humus is a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOP from organic viticulture, a friend of the land and nature, the son of a philosophy that takes shape in every production step and which gives a wine of excellent quality.
With a rich range of labels with attention to the smallest details, the J.Hütte winery, in the province of Bolzano, has managed in a short time to reach a substantial production volume of out of the ordinary quality, which sees the coexistence of native grapes of the area, such as Moscato Giallo , Lagrein and Gewürztraminer with the international Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon. A mix of sandy and morainic soils, accentuated temperature variations and the support of the Bolzano winery combine to create measured and incisive wines, elegant and refined as only South Tyroleans can be.
A historic Salento blend often made directly in the field with the alternation of eight plants of Negroamaro with two of Malvasia Nera. Negroamaro owes its name to the terms "niger" (Latin) and "mavros" (Greek) which both mean black. A highly versatile vine, it is suitable for all types of winemaking. Malvasia Nera, a vine with great softness and aroma, best balances the angular characters of the other two grapes.
It impresses with its vivid and bright color. The nose is expressed on notes of cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry and undergrowth. Intense aromas far from the normal and conventional Cerasuolo. In the mouth it is expressive and satisfying with a taste all played on the fruit. Alcoholic content: 13% vol.
A wine that tells the authenticity of nature, just as butterflies are proof of climate change.
Pairings
First courses of meat or fish, second courses of fish, roasted white meats, fresh or semi-mature cheeses
Production notes Pinot Bianco ''Flowers'' is a white wine aged for 10 months in tonneaux. Malolactic fermentation can be total or partial. Tasting notes Pinot Bianco ''Flowers'' is a straw yellow white wine with green transparencies. Perfumes of white flowers and flint with vegetal notes in the background. Fresh and mineral taste of ripe pineapple, sage and anise.
A triumph of balance and fragrance. Inalienable virtues that characterize typicality
Dense ruby color with garnet reflections. The nose expands sensations of plum, mulberry, violet, and then unraveling on wild and licorice tones. In the mouth, warm and enveloping, it declines sumptuous softness and caressing tannins. Ideal together with the silverside with mustard and plums or on the stuffed roast in a crust.
Vermentino di Sardegna Audarya is like reverse magic, in which it is the rabbit who pulls the magician out of the hat and not vice versa
The La Rocca vineyard is located on the hill of Mount Rocchetta, close to the medieval Scaliger castle of Soave. La Rocca enjoys a particular microclimate, which makes it possible to obtain a wine with a unique and unreproducible bouquet and gustatory notes, typical of a pedigree wine. Innovative, since its debut in 1978, it has marked a deep groove in the territory, becoming an undisputed symbol of quality and tradition.
Ruby red in colour, it transmits the smell of red fruit to the nose and is soft and drinkable on the palate. Ideal with first courses, medium-bodied dishes. Excellent to accompany snacks
DOCR is the attention that Vallone dedicates to the two most representative denominations of controlled origin of the territory. It is a long journey; 24 months of passion. Both reserves are elevated in wood for six months. Vereto is the name of our Negroamaro vineyard located on the Iore estate in San Pancrazio Salentino. The soft and silky tannin is an unequivocal declaration of origin of the pure Negroamaro.
Color: Green with yellowish reflections. Smell: Medium fruity with hints of cut grass. Taste: Bitter and spicy notes with artichoke or almond aftertaste.
40 years after the acquisition of the Campogiovanni estate in Montalcino, San Felice 's interest has shifted to another area of Tuscan wine excellence: Bolgheri. Faithful to its philosophy of producing exclusively wines from proprietary grapes, 6 hectares of vineyards have been identified in Le Sondraie. The vines have an average age of 5 years and are planted on a silt-sandy soil typical of the area. The varieties are mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (2 ha) and Merlot (4 ha). Two wines are produced: Bolgheri and Bolgheri Superiore.
In recent years we have taken care of our olive grove again, which has about 350 olive trees, located next to our company. Since the 2019 harvest, 450 500ml bottles have been produced. The oil obtained is cold extracted, only by mechanical means.
It was in 1971 that we registered in the DOC register the rows of white grapes we had with the denomination of Trebbiano, grapes that we actually called "Uva Passera"; then we discovered that the official denomination was "Passerina", in any case from the Trebbiani family as confirmed by ampelographs and today also by DNA analyses. The grapes were pressed, cold macerated, fermented at low temperatures. Bottled in March 2017.
The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo "Vigneto di Popoli" is an intense and structured red wine born from a 70-year-old vineyard and aged in tonneau for 12 months. It is expressed in a deep bouquet of wild berries, black cherries, humus and toasted spices. On the palate it is intense, rich, juicy, marked by a beautiful sapidity, with well integrated tannins.
"Le Cince" by De Fermo is a masterful and original interpretation of Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, produced with Montepulciano grapes that ferment and rest until bottling in large wooden barrels that enrich the juice with fragrant and multifaceted textures.
Novello wine is the first product to be consumed from the harvest. However, by novello we do not mean only the new wine of the vintage, but the wine produced with particular techniques, designed to give those peculiar aromas and those characteristics of softness and roundness that make it suitable for immediate consumption.
From the grapes of our oldest vineyards, which are now over half a century old, and from a prolonged maturation in oak, Montepulciano Riserva A Marianna is born. Rich in body and structure, it goes well with red meats and long-aged cheeses of the Abruzzo culinary tradition. It is also perfect as a meditation wine.
The wine is obtained with maceration at a controlled temperature. It has an intense ruby color, a delicate and vinous bouquet, a persistent and moderately tannic taste. It must be served at room temperature (18º C). It goes very well with roasts and meats in general, also suitable to accompany cereal and legume soups.
Great red wine. It takes its name from Montepulciano, a Renaissance city in the province of Siena which dominates the wide and verdant Valdichiana from the top of a hill. The appellation of "Nobile" seems to derive not only from its intrinsic qualities of finesse and elegance, but also from the fact that in the past the production of this wine was particularly cared for by the noble families of the city.
Rosso Piceno Superiore "Solestà Solimando" is a ruby red wine with garnet red reflections. Intense and complex, on the nose notes of red fruit jam and spicy notes of tobacco, licorice and cinnamon. Well structured, complex and harmonious, with great persistence on spicy and fruity tones.
Vivid ruby red and purple reflections, almost impenetrable, optimal consistency
Aperitifs, Excellent with appetizers, vegetarian foods, red meats and aged cheeses.
Amarone is the symbolic wine of Valpolicella and represents an exciting challenge for the Pieropan Company. This wine comes from the family's desire to compete with the unique territory of Valpolicella, in Cellore di Illasi. Amarone fulfills the dream of an important, rich and structured wine, but also elegant and fine, a distinctive element of the wines of the Pieropan company.
The fresher and younger expression of the Soave Classico that the Pieropan family has been offering on the market since the early twentieth century. Generous wine, pleasant for its freshness and versatility, it comes exclusively from its own vineyards, located in the classic Soave area, and from traditional vines Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave.
Art that bestows emotions… Power, vigor, elegance, an emblematic summary of all its complexity.
This wine has a rebellious and tenacious, friendly and caciarone spirit. Like a man who has gone through so many experiences that have opened his mind and soul and now he feels free to be. Vivera Etna Rosso is a wine that speaks to you with simple but carefully chosen words, how its grapes are selected and how careful the processing is.
The history of the cellar and of the Barba family is captivating and marks the course of entire eras. The Barba family comes from afar, and brings with it the legacy of ancient traditions.
Torre Raone 's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a medium-bodied, rich and fruity red wine, vinified only in steel. It gives off aromas of wild berries, red fruit, flowers and black cherries and on the palate it is soft, warm, enveloping and fruity, with pleasant and smooth tannins.
Uncorking a rosé is communicating something about one's personality. It is an imaginative and original wine, which tends to go beyond the imposed limits, loved above all by those who are always looking for something different. In a binary code of whites & reds, our Rosato is that figure that blows up the equation, leading to discover something unexpected.
Nero d'Avola "Sherazade" is a Mediterranean red wine, dressed in spice on the nose and accompanied by hints of fresh fruit, slightly mineral and smoky. The fruit feels very good on the palate and is pleasantly refreshing. Tell stories and keep the conversation going
Grappa di Castellare is made with Sangioveto pomace, brought to vinification within 36 hours, thus maintaining the freshness of the aromas and the typical notes of the grape. The result is a distillate of incomparable finesse, extraordinary for purity and quality.
Montonico "Pretonico" has a straw yellow colour, very pleasant and drinkable golden straw yellow, medium intense fruity of ripe apple and light husk of wheat chaff; the taste appears balanced and with good freshness and structure. moderate alcohol content (12°)
Deep pink color; good structure with enveloping taste and supported by a good freshness and final persistence. Small red fruits and balsamic notes are perceived on the nose.
Our Chilli Pepper Flavored Oil is a condiment obtained from the simultaneous pressing of olives and chillies.
Italian cream and melon-based liqueur 50 cl bottle Delicious melon-flavored cream Serve cold, excellent with desserts
Characteristic Italian bitter embellished with an elegant citrus note resting on a complex herbaceous aroma, a choice for connoisseurs.
Pecorino Dora D'oro has a beautiful shiny gold color with a golden nail, clear and consistent. Born from a great intuition of a master of Italian enology: Leonardo Seghetti . To him, all the credit for the diffusion of pecorino wine in Abruzzo, a wine as sincere as the land of Abruzzo and as precious as gold. Diploma of Great Mention Pecorino IGT 2005 at the 40th Vinitaly International Wine Competition. A fresh, soft and savory wine, ideal companion to white meats, fish soups. Cantina Dora Sarchese is an Abruzzo company reminiscent of a nineteenth century farm. Tradition of quality.
Only the best grapes selected in the company's Chianti Classico vineyards make up this Reserve, a valid combination of tradition and modernity. The label depicts a famous painting by Titian 'Man with armor'.
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.
Grappa produced with pomace from our vineyards, selected and distilled according to the Trentino bain-marie method. It is a blend of aged grappa from Teroldego, Pinot Nero and Traminer, which ages for 25 months in oak barrels. During the slow contact with the wood, the grappa is enriched with a warm amber color and sweet and persuasive aromatic notes, which remind us of vanilla, custard and dried stone fruit. On the palate it expresses a velvety and round touch, with a delicate alcohol content and a pleasant freshness. The end result is a rich product, with ample and elegant aromas, warm but austere that expresses the richness of the noble vines used. It is distinguished by the excellent aromatic balance given by the long aging period.
The name Pinot derives from the shape of the bunch, compact and tight, reminiscent of a pine cone. It prefers temperate climates and has found favorable soil in Trentino, in the hilly areas of Faedo and Pressano. Traditional "red" vinification with maceration on the skins for 4-5 days, fermentation at controlled temperature (25°C) and aging in wood for 6-8 months.
Wine with an enveloping and soft taste with an irrepressible personality, but balanced and harmonious in its acidity and tannins.
Monovarietale is an oil made with olives of a single variety, also called “cultivar” in technical jargon and, unlike traditional extra virgin olive oil, it is not produced by mixing different types of olives (blend).
Produced since 1990 exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, it is, in a certain sense, the "alter ego" of Cervaro: together they represent the two different expressions of the complex and refined soul of Castello della Sala. The 4 hectares of vineyards from which it is produced are located at over 400 meters above sea level on calcareous soils rich in fossils with sands of sedimentary origin dating back to the Pliocene.
A wine of great structure and acidity, Riesling, with its mineral character, gives pleasantly complex and elegant notes.
The first wine from Tintilia grapes obtained from vinification in terracotta amphora, an ancient technique that allows to enhance the authentic characteristics of the wine. Intense ruby red, with aromas of black cherry jam, raspberry and plum. Its astringency is quite marked and its freshness is pleasantly perceptible. A wine with great body and balance.
The Sagrantino vine, cultivated for centuries exclusively in Montefalco, seems to have been brought there from Asia Minor by the followers of S. Francesco.
Cantina Frentana 's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC is a great contemporary classic that embodies all the characteristics of its region thanks to a strong depth and elegance that make it a great, satisfying and overwhelming Italian red. It is excellent to accompany countless preparations of the land cuisine.
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.
The grapes are softly pressed and immediately protected from oxidation, thanks to the addition of carbon dioxide which forms a thin barrier of protection from the air. Cold static clarification for 24 hours, straw yellow color, of medium intensity, with characteristic greenish nuances, fresh and fruity aroma, good intensity body taste, with fresh but not intrusive acidity, savory and persistent in the mouth finish, with fruity aftertaste nuances . Serve at a temperature of 10-12 degrees 12% VOL
Wine with an intense straw yellow color, on the nose there are hints of exotic fruit and citrus. On the palate it is well structured and accompanied by a good flavor. Ideal with appetizers and raw fish, shellfish, first and second courses based on fish. Serve at a temperature of 10-12 degrees 13% VOL
Body of good intensity, with a pleasant and integrated tannic sensation and a balanced finish in the mouth. Bouquet of red fruit, ruby red color with violet reflections. It can be paired with traditional Abruzzese soups, first courses in red sauce, roasted meat.
Production area: South coast of Abruzzo. Grapes and Vinification: Merlot. The grapes were harvested manually during the night to preserve their aromas and freshness. The grapes undergo a soft crushing-destemming, then the must is fermented in large steel tanks for 18/22 days at a low temperature (10/12 ° C) to enhance the aromas. After a light and brief aging on the lees in steel tanks for 30/35 days, the wine is delicately clarified, filtered and ready to be bottled. Color and pairing: Rosé, perfect with raw shellfish, vegetarian dishes, fresh cheeses, not too spicy Asian dishes and white meats.
Stationmaster Pecorino IGT Colline Pescaresi Bio, a white wine with a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose is fruity with pleasant notes of fresh and exotic fruit that blend with elegant floral scents. The flavor is full-bodied, fresh, with the right amount of flavor, balanced and intense. It goes well with fish-based dishes, even structured ones. White meats and soft cheeses, simple or flavored.
Very intense concentrate of wild strawberries, blackberries, other wild red fruits and spices. It is powerful, thick with a mature and important tannin but in great balance. It closes without edges, fresh and with a remarkable aromatic persistence.
aggressive, rich in primary aromas, flowers and slightly caramelized fruit with a hint of Mediterranean scrub.
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Authentic wine with a peculiar character, it develops surprising qualities of taste and particular refinement.
Excellent freshness, subtle minerality and intense fruity notes for an Abruzzo white of ancient origins which, like Pecorino, owes its fortune to the recent rediscovery.
Elevito is a precious nectar. Top wine from the De Angelis Corvi winery. Bottled in limited quantities and only in the best years. Extremely powerful, extremely balanced, with all the wild strength of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
Donnafugata presents two new prestigious productions grown on the slopes of the Etna volcano, in collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana: the white Isolano and the red Cuordilava , the result of the mountain viticulture of this terroir. After the success of the Rosa rosé and a special limited edition of the 2016 Tancredi red, Donnafugata continues the partnership with Dolce & Gabbana, focusing its commitment on the prestigious Etna Doc wines. The highest active volcano in Europe offers a unique habitat for quality viticulture: the Sicilian sunshine is combined with the high altitude of the vineyards, where the soils of lava origin and native vines are identifying. An interaction of factors that through careful craftsmanship , from the vineyard to the cellar, gives life to wines with an unmistakable personality. Isolano comes from a selection of Carricante grapes from the 2019 harvest: a white with a refined bouquet with citrus scents, notes of broom in bloom and volcanic and Mediterranean aromatic herbs, Isolano stands out for its enveloping and magnificent minerality.
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Grape variety: Selection of the best Piedmontese grape varieties. Distillation system: Discontinuous at low pressure with steam-operated copper stills. Distillation period: October and November of each year. Type of ageing: Grappa aged 20 years with a complex procedure which involves the use of small barrels of different essences. Color: Intense amber. Perfume: Enveloping, ample, complex. Rich concert of vanilla, spice and cocoa tones. Taste: Extremely rich and complex. Aftertaste of exceptional persistence. Bottle capacity: cl. 70 Alcohol content: 45% vol.
Grapes: Barbera and Ruchè. Provenance Marc: Selection of the best local producers. Distillation system: Discontinuous at low pressure with steam-operated copper stills. Distillation period: October and November of each year. Type of ageing: Grappa aged 15 years with a complex procedure which involves the use of small barrels of different essences. Color: Dark Brown. Perfume: Of considerable intensity, it combines sweet and bitter sensations, spicy, vanilla and cocoa notes. Taste: Full and rich taste. Grappa for meditation. Bottle capacity: cl. 70 Alcohol content: 42% vol.
Deep ruby red with violet reflections and garnet rim. The nose is expressed with great elegance with ample aromas of ripe red fruit and fine spicy notes of cocoa, vanilla, cloves, coffee and cinnamon. On the palate it is a wine of great structure, elegance and balance and of long persistence. The tannins are refined and velvety. Food matches: Appetizers based on salami and first courses based on sauces and meat, truffles and porcini mushrooms. Ideal with roasts and game, excellent with various aged cheeses and dark chocolate.
Clear, impenetrable ruby in color, it still has purplish violet notes, a sign of great youth, very concentrated, with a rich glycerine expression. Intense aroma of ripe red fruits, especially undergrowth, which reaches humus and closes on the typically Abruzzo licorice root. Firm and austere softness on an important and still vibrant tannic framework. The freshness of the acids and the flavor? mineral give balance to a warm and soft body. Long persistent intense finish with the return of all the fruity sensations perceived on the nose. Wine already? in harmonic expression with the capacity? to mature for a long time.
The label was dedicated to the Necropolis of Fossa and its Monoliths in fact. A dedication to the territory, to remember the historicity and the importance it has always had in history. Grapes Montepulciano d'Abruzzo . Long fermentation on the skins with temperatures that can reach up to 30 ° C. Racking and maturation of 12 months in steel, 12 in barrel and 6 in bottle. Intense color with vibrant ruby variations. Acidity that pushes the juicy fruit on the palate, dragging sweet aromas of vanilla, tobacco and licorice into the final mouth. A statuesque certainty.
From the collaboration between D & ampG and Donnafugata , Rosa is born, the first Dolce and Gabbana wine, an unpublished Doc rosé wine with a fruity and floral personality, an original blend of two black grape varieties, among the most representative of Sicilian viticulture: Nerello Mascalese and Nocera . Vintage: 2020 . Winery: Donnafugata .
Opalescent straw yellow in color, the nose opens fragrant with white flowers and apples, with a herbaceous finish of hay. The taste is fresh, savory and leaves the mouth with a delicate hint of bitter almonds.
The whole bunches are sent to the pneumatic press and the must is fermented with its indigenous yeasts at a low temperature (12-14 ° C) in stainless steel tanks for about 30 days. The refinement takes place in steel tanks and, subsequently, in the bottle. At tasting it has a straw yellow color. Intense aroma with hints of broom, white pulp fruit, and ethereal. Fresh, intense, savory and full-bodied taste. Excellent to accompany an elaborate seafood cuisine, medium-aged cheeses, structured first courses, white meats.
The must obtained from soft pressing of the grapes, after a brief contact with the skins at a low temperature, is left to ferment with its indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature for about 30 days. Clarification obtained by decantation. The refinement takes place in steel tanks, followed by in the bottle. At tasting it has an intense and lively cherry red color. Floral, fruity scent (cherry and strawberry). Fresh, savory taste with an almond finish. Ideal with cold cuts, red pizzas, seafood, first courses with tomato sauces, light meats.
It impresses with its vivid and bright color. The nose is expressed on notes of cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry and undergrowth. Intense aromas far from the normal and conventional Cerasuolo. In the mouth it is expressive and satisfying with a taste all played on the fruit. Alcoholic content: 13% vol.
Production area: Salento, Puglia Grape variety and vinification: Organic Primitivo. Destemming and pressing of the grapes, maceration at a controlled temperature for 8-10 days with regular pumping over. Drainage and milky fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aging in American and French oak barrels used for the following 6-8 months. Color and combination: Red. It goes well with roasted and braised red meats, game, noble poultry, semi-aged cheeses, it is ideal to accompany lamb and kid dishes.
