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Nipozzano Chianti DOCG...
Nipozzano Riserva 2016<br />Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG<br /><br />The emblematic wine of Castello Nipozzano, the historic Frescobaldi estate located a few miles north-east of Florence, Nipozzano Riserva is symbolic of the Tuscan wine-<br />making tradition and the continuing link with the terroir.<br /><br />Climatic trend: the 2016 season at Castello Nipozzano is a splendid vintage. Spring arrived slightly late and was cool, marked by abundant precipitation, especially during<br />the flowering period. Conversely the summer was mild, with very little rainfall from the end of June until harvest. August enjoyed high temperatures and was sunny on the<br />whole.<br /><br />Wine Variety: Sangiovese and complementary varieties<br />Alcohol content: 13%<br />Maturation: barriques - 24 months<br /><br />Vinification and ageing: harvest took place in the first few days of September. As soon as the grapes were harvested, they were taken to the cellar. Once de-stemmed, the<br />natural fermentation process began in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. The wine remained in the vats to complete maceration. After racking, malolactic fermentation<br />took place in steel as well. At the end of the year, the wine was transferred into barriques, where it was aged for a further 24 months. A further period in the bottle brought<br />Nipozzano 2016 to its full expression as a wine with exceptional balance.<br /><br />Tasting notes: Nipozzano 2016 boasts the characteristics of this superb vintage with strength and finesse. Its intense ruby red colour gives it a bold and elegant character.<br />Red berries and notes of ripe citrus fruit give way to a delicately fruity nose, followed by elegant notes of violet. This is all completed with a slight spiciness. The palate<br />expresses itself with an intriguing, harmonious complexity. Nipozzano 2016 is dense and persistent.<br /><br />Awards<br />JamesSuckling.Com: 92 Points<br />Wine Advocate: 92 Points<br />
Price
€17.80
MS DOCG 2018 VC Sicomoro...
Morellino di Scansano Docg Riserva Sicomoro<br /><br />Made from a selection of 100% Sangiovese grapes, Morellino di Scansano Riserva Sicomoro is an elegant wine, rich without being opulent.<br /><br />Immediately enjoyable, thanks to its structure, the typical tannins of Sangiovese and the maturation in barriques of various passages, it can also be appreciated 5-10 years<br />after the harvest.<br />Training system: spurred cordon<br />Planting density: 3500 vines/hectare<br />Soil type: sandy loam, clay below 1 m depth<br />Altitude: 300 metres above sea level<br />Age of vineyards: single vineyard over 30 years old<br />Harvest time: first week of October<br />Method of fermentation: harvested when perfectly phenolically mature. The grapes are macerated at 35°C for 12 hours; this is followed by fermentation at a controlled<br />temperature (max. 29°C) and post-fermentation maceration on the skins for a total of 12 days from the start of fermentation. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally a few<br />days after racking.<br />Maturation: Aging in 225 l French oak barriques (60% first passage, 40% second passage) for 15 months, followed by a short period in steel.<br />Ageing: 18 months in bottle.<br />Description: Morellino di Scansano Riserva Sicomoro Docg is a concentrated ruby-red wine, very pleasant on the nose with sweet spicy and fruity notes of morello cherry,<br />wild berries, cinnamon and vanilla. The palate is full, dry, with powerful but elegant tannins, balanced by alcoholic warmth and softness. Well-balanced and long lasting taste<br />with fruity and spicy returns.<br />Food pairing: Morellino di Scansano Riserva Sicomoro is perfect with roasted and braised meats, succulent meat dishes and mature cheeses.<br />Grape varieties<br /><br />100% Sangiovese<br />Maturation<br /><br />In 225 l French oak barriques of first and second passage for 15 months, followed by a short period in steel.<br />Ageing capacity : excellent immediately, perfect in 5-10 years<br />
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€20.80
Nova Domus 2019 TERLAN 0,75 l
Nova Domus<br />Riserva<br />2016<br /><br />'The castle ruins, first mentioned in 1206, tower majestically above the entrance to the village of Terlan. Our noble cuvèe of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc is<br />just as powerful and complex. This Terlaner Cuvée Riserva brings out all the advantages of the growing region in a strong character and shows itself as a powerful, multi-<br />faceted, mineral wine that can only fully develop its potential after many years of bottle ageing.'<br />Rudi Kofler<br /><br />Wine<br />Region of Origin: South Tyrol - Italy<br />DOC Area: South Tyrol Terlaner<br />Variety: 60%Wißburgunder,30%Chardonnay,10%Sauvignon Blanc<br />Orientation: South - Southwest<br />Altitude: Pinot Blanc 500 - 600 m<br />Chardonnay 300 - 350 m<br />Sauvignon Blanc 300 - 350 m<br />Vinification<br />Harvest and grape selection by hand; gentle whole bunch pressing and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation of the lees; slow fermentation at controlled<br />temperature in large oak barrels (30 hl); partial malolactic fermentation (only the varieties Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay); ageing for 12 months on the fine lees in large<br />wooden barrels and presentation as 'Riserva' after a total of 2 years of maturity.<br /><br />Prices: Falstaff 2019: 95; James Suckling 2019: 94; Guida essenziale ai Vini d'italia 2020: 94; Bibenda 2020: 5 grapes; Wine Spectator: 91;<br /><br />Technical data<br />Alcohol content: 14.0 % vol<br />Residual sugar: 0.8 g/l<br />Total acidity: 6,3 g/l<br /><br />Serving temperature: 12 - 14 °C<br />Recommended food<br /><br />Harmonises very well with caviar but also goes well with grilled salmon or roasted tuna; also with a Fiorentina, Saltimbocca alla romana or a braised veal steak; also with a<br />Parmigiana with aubergines and truffle fonduta.<br /><br />Character<br />Colour: intense, sparkling yellow-green<br />Nose: The aromatic structure of this cuvée presents itself with a multitude of facets. A hint of herbs and spices, such as anise, mint and sage, but also aromatic fruit<br />nuances, especially the scent of apricots, tangerines, honeydew melon, passion fruit and passion fruit, characterise the Terlaner. The overall impression is underlined by<br />mineral components.<br />Taste: Complex and delicate, the Nova Domus sparkles on the palate, where the powerful structure together with its mineral-salty tension creates an interesting symbiosis<br />and thus lingers for a very long time.<br />
Price
€44.60
Gewürztraminer 2020 Lunare...
'Our Lunare embodies an opulent wine with a lot of elegance. Its extremely multi-layered aroma and its powerful structure merge into a harmonious overall impression that is<br />a great pleasure to drink.'<br />Rudi Kofler<br /><br /><br />Wine:<br />Region of Origin: South Tyrol - Italy<br />DOC area: South Tyrol<br />Variety: 100% Gewürztraminer<br /><br />Yield: 40 hl/ha<br />Orientation: South - Southwest<br />Slope: 5 -25<br />Altitude: 300 - 400 m<br /><br />Vinification:<br />Harvest and grape selection by hand; gentle whole bunch pressing and clarification of the must by natural sedimentation from the lees; slow fermentation at controlled<br />temperature and and maturation for 9 months on the fine lees partly in large wooden barrels (50%) partly stainless steel tank (50%); assemblage three months before<br />bottling.<br />Technical data:<br />Alcohol content: 15.0% vol.<br />Residual sugar: 6,5 g/l<br />Total acidity: 5,3 g/l<br />Serving temperature: 12 - 14 °C<br />Food pairing: Interesting with sweet and sour combinations typical of Asian cuisine, with grilled scorpion fish or swordfish but also with pink roasted slices of pigeon breast;<br />pumpkin gnocchi with walnuts and albatrüffeln on balsamic dressing but also rice pudding refined with cinnamon; also with lightly arborinated cheese, such as a mild<br />Gorgonzola.<br />Character: Colour: bright, intense golden yellow.<br />Nose: A finely woven and dense nose characterises this Gewürztraminer selection, revealing a tropical-exotic scent of rose petals, lime, lychee and orange. Taste: The fruity<br />aroma appears emphatically juicy and clear on the palate, and is underpinned by a fine melt and salty notes.<br />
Price
€44.00
IGT Il Blu Brancaia 2018 750ml
Description: Since its debut in 1988, IL BLU has been the result of our constant search for perfection. Made from only the best hand-picked and selected grapes from our<br />two Chianti estates, with fine tannins and a soft, full finish, this wine is distinguished by its complexity and elegance. Today, thanks to the ever-improving complexity of our<br />Merlot grapes, especially from our vineyards in Radda in Chianti, it is a blend of 80% Merlot and 10% each of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each individual variety is<br />aged separately in barriques, two-thirds new, for 18 months. Then, once assembled, the final blend matures in unglazed cement vats for 3 months. In this way the wine<br />becomes more balanced, the tannins and aromas are better integrated even before the one-year bottle ageing. We continue to work constantly to improve this wine, while<br />taking great care to preserve its identity. The character and style of IL BLU have been marked by continuity over all these years: something we intend to carry on for the next<br />30 years.<br /><br />Appellation: IGT Rosso Toscana<br /><br />Grape varieties 80% Merlot 10% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon<br /><br />Vineyards and terroir: vineyards Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti<br /><br />Altitude and exposure: 230 - 400 m a.s.l.; S-SO exp.<br /><br />Soil Castellina in Chianti: clayey; Radda in Chianti: medium-textured, rich in stones<br /><br />Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.<br />Vinification and refinement: Harvest 08.09.18 - 04.10.18<br /><br />Analytical Data<br />Alcohol content: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,80%.<br />Fermentation temperature 28°.<br />Skin contact Up to 18 days<br />Maturation in barrels 18 months, 2/3 in new French oak barrels, 1/3 in second passage French oak barrels, further 3 months in cement tanks<br />Bottle ageing At least 12 months<br />First vintage produced 1988<br />Evolutionary potential Up to 25 years<br /><br />Aromas of currants, violets and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currants and berries characterising the<br />finish.<br />Pairings<br /><br />Intensely flavoured dishes, game, roasted or stewed red meats<br />
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€74.40
CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ...
Whispering Angel is today's worldwide reference for Provence rosé. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino), its pale color is pleasing to the eye and draws<br />one in. The rewarding taste profile is full and lush while being bone dry with a smooth finish. Highly approachable and enjoyable with a broad range of cuisine, Whispering<br />Angel is a premium rosé that you can drink from mid-day to midnight.<br /><br />Created by Sacha Lichine following his acquisition of Château d'Esclans in 2006, his vision was to create the greatest rosés in the world igniting the Rosé Renaissance.<br />Sacha introduced new and innovative winemaking techniques to Provence which revolutionized the styles of rosés being produced from this region. This led to the creation of<br />Whispering Angel, a world class rosé which presents both ease and accessibility making for enjoyment and pleasure.<br /><br />As Sacha says In the Esclans Valley angels whisper. If you drink this wine, you might hear them. If you visit us, you might see them.<br />
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€26.00
Terrazzas Selection Malbec...
TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES<br />SELECTION MALBEC<br /><br />Consistent, direct and with good acidity.<br /><br />This Malbec, the emblem of Terrazas de los Andes, comes from over 100 plots in our 6 high-altitude Malbec vineyards. Its rarity lies in the unique combination of grapes<br />from the classic terroir of Las Compuertas, in Luján de Cuyo, with the more recently discovered terroirs in the Valle de Uco: Gualtallary, Los Chacayes, Paraje Altamira and<br />Eugenio Bustos, all between 1,070 and 1,200 metres above sea level. The vines are between 20 and 90 years old.<br /><br />TASTING NOTES<br />A complex and layered expression, revealing aromas of red and black fruits, subtle hints of violets and delicate toasted notes. The palate is full-bodied, accentuated by<br />sweet, round tannins and a juicy finish reminiscent of red and black fruits and providing freshness.<br /><br />100% Malbec<br />Alcohol content 14% vol.<br />
Price
€25.20
Piancarda rosso conero DOC...
A full-bodied, well-structured red wine, made only from Montepulciano grapes, it is aged in traditional oak barrels for a year before being released for consumption. It<br />combines the typical morello cherry aromas of Rosso Conero with an important but pleasantly soft structure. If well stored, it is a wine for long ageing.<br /><br />Type of wine: mature red.<br />Area of origin: Rosso Conero DOC zone.<br />Soil: medium texture, rich in limestone.<br />Grapes: Montepulciano.<br />Yield per hectare: 100 q<br />Processing: grapes harvested when fully ripe, destemming and crushing of the grapes, fermentation with maceration for 8-10 days on the skins, racking and malolactic<br />fermentation.<br />Ageing: maturation for 12 months in casks and about 6 months in bottles.<br />Colour: intense ruby red. Bouquet: complex, ample, intense and persistent. Rich in hints of ripe fruit, plum, morello cherry and jam. Taste: soft and warm with pronounced,<br />elegant and pleasant tannins.<br />Consumption: if well stored, it can age 4 - 6 years.<br />Food pairing: suitable with red meats, game and mature cheeses.<br />Serving temperature: 18° C<br />
Price
€13.50
Agontano Conero DOCG...
The selection of the best grapes and the deliberately low yield in the vineyard give this wine a great structure. It matures from one to two years in small oak barrels and<br />almost as many years in the bottle before being released for consumption. The important character of the wine and the morello cherry aromas typical of Rosso Conero blend<br />harmoniously with those of the wood. Suitable for long ageing.<br /><br />Type of wine: red wine for ageing.<br />Area of origin: Rosso Conero DOC zone.<br />Soil: medium texture, rich in limestone.<br />Grapes: Montepulciano.<br />Yield per hectare: 60 q<br />Processing: destemming and crushing of the grapes, fermentation with maceration on the skins for 12-15 days, racking and malolactic fermentation.<br />Ageing: maturation for 12/18 months in barriques and more than 24 months in bottles.<br />Colour: intense ruby red tending to garnet.<br />Bouquet: intense, complex, with hints of ripe fruit on which marasca cherry prevails and delicate notes of spices.<br />Taste: soft, warm, rich in noble tannins and persistent.<br />Consumption: if well stored, it can age up to 10 years or more, in the best vintages.<br />Serving suggestions: ideal with grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.<br />Serving temperature: 18° C<br />
Price
€27.80