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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 />
Price
€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 />
Price
€74.40
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
Magnum Franciacorta cuvee...
DENOMINATION<br />Franciacorta.<br /><br />GRAPE VARIETY<br />Chardonnay 81.5%, Pinot Blanc 1.5%, Pinot Noir 17%.<br /><br />VINEYARDS OF ORIGIN<br />162 Chardonnay vineyards, with an average age of 30 years, located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Adro,<br />Cazzago San Martino, Corte Franca, Iseo and Passirano.<br />5 Pinot Bianco vines, with an average age of 28 years, located in the municipality of Passirano.<br />30 Pinot Nero vineyards, with an average age of 21 years, located in the municipalities of Erbusco, Provaglio d'Iseo<br />and Passirano.<br /><br />ASSEMBLY<br />71% wines harvest 2019<br />26% reserve wines 2018<br />3% reserve wines 2017<br /><br />2019. The winter season passed with mild temperatures and low rainfall. These<br />conditions led to an early spring. From the second week of April, the weather changed dramatically and until mid-May, rain was the protagonist with temperatures below<br />average. These weather conditions compromised the flowering and were the cause of spinning of the wings of the bunches and floral dripping, resulting in smaller, more<br />sparse bunches with very low average weights. After 15 May we saw a clear improvement in the weather conditions which allowed us to set fruit in favourable conditions.<br />Above-average temperatures characterised the month of June, which can be described as the driest in the last 20 years. The dry weather continued until mid-July with the<br />vines beginning to show symptoms of water stress. The beginning of August brought us the much-desired rain, effectively saving the season.<br />From 20 August, with the start of the harvest, temperatures returned to normal and the fine weather accompanied us until the end of the season.<br />and good weather accompanied us until the end of August. The harvest began on 20 August and ended on 5 September in good weather. Average yield per hectare was<br />4,800 kilograms of grapes, equivalent to 3,020 litres of wine (wine yield: 63%). The small size of the bunches and the low yields in the vineyard have legitimised the high<br />quality of this vintage, which is expressed in the Cuvée Prestige Edition 44 by an intense aroma of citrus, white and yellow fruits and by a full-bodied, extremely lively taste.<br /><br />VINIFICATION<br />The base wines of the Cuvée Prestige are the result of a careful selection of grapes and a skilful vinification process conducted in full respect of the Ca' del Bosco Method.<br />The grapes, harvested by hand in small crates, are classified and cooled. Each bunch is selected by expert eyes and hands, and then benefits from the exclusive 'berry<br />spa': a special system of washing and hydromassage of the bunches consisting of three soaking tubs and a drying tunnel. After pressing in the absence of oxygen, all the<br />musts of the base wines ferment in temperature-controlled steel tanks and remain there until the following March. Seven months of refinement are then necessary for the<br />wine to clarify, mature and bring out the best of the character of the original vineyards. The wines are then skilfully blended in the 'magic ritual' of creating the cuvée. It is<br />only after a minimum of two years of ageing on the lees that this Franciacorta can express all its richness and identity. The dégorgement takes place in the absence of<br />oxygen, using a unique system designed and patented by Ca' del Bosco. This avoids oxidative shocks and further additions of sulphites. It makes our Franciacorta wines<br />purer, more pleasant and longer-lived. Finally, each packaged bottle is uniquely marked to ensure traceability.<br /><br />DRILLING<br />From April to June of the year following the harvest.<br /><br />AVERAGE AGEING ON THE LEES<br />On average 25 months.<br /><br />DOSAGE AT DISGORGING<br />Sugar content 1.0 grams/litre - 'Extra Brut'.<br /><br />ANALYTICAL DATA AT DISGORGEMENT<br />Alcohol 12.8% vol.; pH 3.11; Total acidity 5.80 grams/litre; Volatile acidity 0.32 grams/litre.<br /><br />SULPHITES<br />Total sulphur dioxide, maximum 55 milligrams/litre (maximum legal limit: 185 milligrams/litre), concentration specified on the back label.<br />
Price
€81.40
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
Carlo Ferrini Giodo Toscana...
Toscana Rosso 'LA QUINTA' 2019<br />Appellation: Toscana Rosso IGT<br />Vintage: 2019<br />Variety: 100% Sangiovese<br />Vineyard area: 3,5 ha<br />Age of vines: from 7 to 12 years old<br />Altitude: 400 mt a.s.l.<br />Exposure: South-East<br />Soil: medium mixture rich in skeleton<br />Type of training system: spurred cordon with a density of 6,600 vines per hectare<br />Yield per hectare: 50 quintals/ha<br />Fermentation: 7 days of alcoholic fermentation in steel vats, and 12 days of contact with the skins<br />Ageing: 12 months in 700 l tonneaux and 2,500 l large wood<br />2,500 l, followed by a period in cement.<br />Alcohol %: 14,00 % vol.<br />Total Acidity: 5.95 g/l<br />Production: 10,000 bottles<br />
Price
€55.40