San Giovanni Della Sala<br />Orvieto DOC Classico Superiore<br /><br /><br />Climate: 2020 will be remembered as a tendentially dry year. The winter, almost completely devoid of rain, was dominated by temperatures that were not too cold. The<br />spring weather, which arrived slightly later than in previous years, was characterised by mild days and temperatures above seasonal averages, with the exception of a few<br />cooler periods at the beginning of April. Then, from June until almost mid-August, the warm and dry weather led to an early ripening of the grapes. A summer thunderstorm<br />towards the end of August refreshed the later varieties such as Grechetto and Procanico, ensuring that they reached a good degree of ripeness while maintaining freshness<br />and fragrance. The harvest of Grechetto, Viognier and Pinot Bianco for San Giovanni della Sala began around the last week of August and ended with the harvest of<br />Procanico towards the middle of September.<br /><br /><br />Vinification: on arrival at the winery, the grapes were vinified separately by variety to enhance the varietal characteristics. Part of the must underwent cold maceration,<br />remaining in contact with its skins for about 6 hours at a temperature of 10 °C, before being combined with the must obtained from the soft direct pressing of the grapes. The<br />must thus obtained was transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of 16 °C. The wine remained on its lees for a<br />few months to improve its structure, elegance and minerality until it was blended and bottled.<br /><br />Historical data: San Giovanni was born from the vineyards of the ancient Castello della Sala from the union of indigenous Grechetto and Procanico grapes with those of Pinot<br />Bianco and Viognier to tell the Orvieto Classico according to a new style. The first vintage of Castello della Sala Orvieto Classico was 1990.<br /><br />Tasting notes: San Giovanni della Sala has a light straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. On the nose, pleasant notes of tropical fruit combine with light mineral<br />sensations. On the palate it stands out for its balance between structure and freshness with good flavour and a pleasant persistence of yellow flesh fruit.<br /><br />Alcohol content: 12.0% Vol.<br />

Pian delle Vigne 2016<br />Classification DOCG<br />Vintage 2016<br /><br />Climate: The 2016 vintage was characterised by a winter with little rain and a mild spring. These climatic conditions favoured a slight anticipation of budding and flowering,<br />which was made up for by the fruit set, which took place regularly. The summer, which tended to be cooler than in 2015, was characterised by temperatures above the<br />seasonal average, particularly in July and August. The light rainfall during the month of September and the consequent drop in temperature allowed the grapes to complete<br />their ripening in an optimal manner, enhancing the freshness of the Sangiovese and giving the wine soft and balanced tannins.<br />Harvesting for Brunello di Montalcino took place at the end of September.<br /><br />Vinification: on arrival in the winery the grapes were destemmed and softly crushed and then transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place.<br />Maceration lasted about fifteen days at a temperature of 28 °C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak barrels of between 30 and 80 Hl where it began<br />its maturation in wood. After two years Pian delle Vigne left the large cask and began its long refinement in the bottle.<br /><br />Historical data: Tenuta Pian delle Vigne, located 6 km south-west of Montalcino, takes its name from the village of the same name, where there is a characteristic railway<br />station from the 19th century. The estate consists of 184 hectares, 65 of which are planted with vines, mainly exposed to the south-west at an altitude of about 130 metres<br />above sea level. Pian delle Vigne has always pursued the philosophy of using large casks, which preserve the extraordinary integrity of the Sangiovese fruit and give Brunello<br />its characteristic vibrant elegance. The winery has been owned by the Antinori family since 1995, the year of the first harvest of Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino<br />DOCG.<br /><br />Tasting notes: the wine has an intense ruby red colour. The nose is complex, with notes of ripe red fruit, reminiscent of cherries, well in harmony with floral scents. The<br />bouquet is completed by sensations of chocolate, tobacco, clove and both aromatic and balsamic herbs. A vintage, the 2016, capable of expressing great finesse and<br />elegance and to give the wine a good freshness accompanied by soft tannins and an excellent length of taste. Pleasant notes of spice and tobacco return on the finish.<br /><br />Alcohol content: 14% Vol.<br />

Brut<br />Alto Adige - South Tyrol DOC<br />Grape variety: Pinot Bianco 30%, Chardonnay 60%,Pinot Nero 10%<br />Growing region: Medium-high hills in Überetsch and Unterland<br />Altitude: 450 - 700 m.a.s.l.<br />Soil type: Predominantly loose limestone soils, with a good clay content and a normal presence of organic substances.<br />Ripening system: pergola and trellis<br />Planting density: 3,300 - 3,500 plants per hectare for the pergola, 5,000 - 6,000 for the espalier.<br />Alcohol content: 12.50 % vol.<br /><br />Product description: the three grape varieties are vinified separately, gently pressed and fermented at a controlled temperature of 14°-16°C. The wine is aged in stainless<br />steel on the lees of the first fermentation until spring. The tirage liqueur is added to the base wine and it is bottled, sealed with crown caps and stored in the cellar at 10°-12°<br />C so that the second fermentation can begin. Once completed, the wine remains on its lees for at least 24 months before being disgorged and put on the market.<br />Organoleptic characteristics: Bright straw yellow, fine and persistent perlage, fruity scents with balanced yeast notes. On the palate, fresh, dry, very persistent and with a<br />pleasant aftertaste of dried fruits.<br />Gastronomic recommendations: Classic aperitif, good companion also with light starters and with the whole menu of simple fish dishes.<br />

Pinot noir requires cooler sites with less sun intensity and clayey conglomerate soils, which it finds on the opposite side of our valley. The MAZON and GLEN sites are<br />considered the most famous Pinot Nero sites in Italy.<br /><br />Vinification: Cold maceration for 5 days, spontaneous fermentation in French oak vats, ageing in French barriques for 12 months. Barrique for 12 months, further 12 months<br />in large oak barrels, minimum 1 year bottle ageing.<br />Alcohol:14,5 % Vol.<br />Total acidity: 5,4 g/l<br />Residual sugar: 2,1 g/l<br />Yield per hectare: 40 hl<br />Optimum age for drinking: 4-10 years<br />Method of cultivation: sustainable<br />

Pas Dosé<br />Altemasi Trentodoc<br />Grape varieties<br /><br />Chardonnay 60% and Pinot Noir 40%.<br />Vineyard area<br /><br />The slopes of the Dolomite cones, the Valle dei Laghi and the Valle di Cembra at altitudes between 450 and 600 metres.<br />Ageing on yeasts<br /><br />More than 60 months.<br />Characteristics<br /><br />Fine and continuous perlage, brilliant straw-yellow colour with marked greenish hues. Intense aroma of peach and citrus fruits, which opens to reveal slight mineral notes. In<br />the mouth, it shows decisive character, great backbone and austerity. Savoury and very persistent.<br />Pairings<br /><br />All smoked fish dishes, oysters and raw shellfish, linguine with lobster.<br />

Tancredi 2017<br />DENOMINATION: Red - Terre Siciliane IGT.<br />GRAPES: Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero d'Avola; the blend is completed with Tannat and other grapes.<br />PRODUCTION AREA: South-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina estate and surrounding areas.<br />SOILS AND CLIMATE: Altitude from 200 to 400 m above sea level; hilly terrain; clay loam soils with sub-alkaline reaction (pH from 7.5 to 7.9), rich in nutrients (potassium,<br />magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35%. Mild winters; dry, windy summers with large temperature differences between day and<br />night.<br />VINEYARD: counter-espalier training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 8 buds per plant. Plant density from 4,500 to 6,000 plants per hectare with yields of about<br />50-60 quintals/ha.<br />YEAR: Contessa Entellina recorded 555 mm of rain in 2017, which is slightly below the average* (661 mm) for this area. The rainfall was concentrated mainly in the autumn<br />and winter and therefore, in June and July, relief irrigation was carried out; the vines were thus able to complete their vegetative-productive cycle in a regular manner.<br />Temperatures, particularly between July and August, were higher than the seasonal averages, which led to an advance of 1-2 weeks in the ripening periods of all the varieties<br />grown. During this period of the summer, the good temperature fluctuations between day and night gave healthy grapes with excellent aromatic and phenolic ripening. In<br />addition, there was a drop in quantity of around 15% compared to the company average. Thanks to careful management of agronomic practices and vinification, the quality of<br />the vintage is certainly positive: ideal phenolic ripening gave fine and elegant reds. * The rainfall figures are calculated from 1 October to 30 September of the following year;<br />** The average is calculated from the 2003 harvest)<br />HARVEST: Manual harvesting in boxes with careful selection of the grapes in the vineyard. Harvesting of the grapes destined for Tancredi began in the last ten days of<br />August with the Nero d'Avola followed by the harvesting of the Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon in the first ten days of September.<br />WINE-MAKING: On receipt at the winery, the bunches are selected on the vibrating table and then the grapes are destemmed using a latest-generation destemming<br />machine that rejects green and overripe grapes. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with maceration on the skins for about 14 days at a temperature of 28°-30° C.<br />Maturation for 13-14 months in French oak barriques (new and second passage) and at least 14 months in bottle.<br />ANALYTICAL DATA: alcohol 13,66 % vol., total acidity: 5,5 g/l., pH: 3,65<br />TASTING NOTES (12/02/2020): With an intense ruby red colour, Tancredi 2017 combines notes of ripe red fruit (currant and plum) and balsamic (eucalyptus) with delicate<br />hints of cocoa and sweet tobacco. On the palate it has an excellent structure with important and perfectly integrated tannins; a fresh drink with a very long retro-olfactory<br />persistence.<br />LONGEVITY: over 20 years.<br />FOOD &amp; WINE: With steak, signature burgers and game; also excellent on fillet of beef with mushrooms. Can be uncorked at the moment if served in large glasses with a<br />wide mouth and good height. Excellent at 18°C.<br />WHEN YOU WISH: To live a refined sensory experience. Share your passion for elegant, long-lived wines. To live a moment of true beauty.<br />DIALOGUE WITH ART: Do you remember the Tancredi played by Alain Delon in the famous film that Visconti made from 'The Leopard' by Giuseppe Tomasi di<br />Lampedusa? This wine represents his elegance and 'revolutionary' ambition. The label features an illustration by artist Stefano Vitale who dedicated the work to Giacomo<br />Rallo, visionary captain of Donnafugata. Contessa's winery is there, in the clouds as if it were a mirage. Above right, the beloved village of Sambuca di Sicilia where some of<br />the vineyards that contribute to the Tancredi blend are located. They are all there, the places where the memory of the man and his dreams come true remains indelible.<br />FIRST VINTAGE: 1990.<br />

Vin Santo<br /><br />Historical evidence tells of the existence of Vino Santo as early as the 16th century in the vicinity of Castel Toblino, and it is certain that a Vino Santo Puro was produced<br />from the Rauten vineyards in Sarche as early as 1825 (diploma Melbourne Australia 1880-1881).<br /><br />The ancient tradition, masterfully perpetrated up to the Salvetta brothers, comes back to life with the Salvetta Winery: the long and complex process leads to the birth of this<br />great meditation wine.<br /><br />Harvested late, in fact, the Nosiola bunches are left to rest in well-ventilated areas on the 'Arele', the racks on which the grapes dry naturally for several months, until they<br />are pressed during Holy Week, between March and April of the year following the harvest. The wine is then left to ferment and refine for five years in oak barrels and steel,<br />until bottling.<br /><br />The result is a sweet wine to be enjoyed at a temperature of 10 - 12 degrees, on its own or with dry desserts. The combination with blue cheeses and foie gras is<br />exceptional.<br /><br />The vintages currently being aged are those of the 2014, 2015 and 2016 harvests, while the 2009 and 2011 vintages are on sale.<br />

CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Grand Cru Classé - Sauternes<br />Grape variety: Sémillon 90% - Sauvignon 7% - Muscadelle 3%.<br />Type of wine: white raisin wine<br />Vinification and aging: botrytized grapes - 8 weeks of harvest - fermentation in barriques - aging in new barriques 50% for 24 months<br />

CHÂTEAU LIOT<br />Sauternes<br />Grapevine: Sémillon 80% - Sauvignon 15% - Muscadelle 5%<br />Type of wine: white raisin wine<br />Vinification and aging: botrytized grapes - fermentation in barriques - aging 6 months in barriques and 8 months in stainless steel tanks<br />

LUDWIG BARTH VON BARTHENAU<br />Vigna Roccolo<br />A Pinot Noir whose dark ruby-red colour already hints at its enormous concentration. In the glass, it soon reveals its aromatic depth: multi-faceted aromas of sour cherries<br />and cranberries, accompanied by delicate vanilla tones and fine oak. On the palate, it is very elegant and convinces with its precise acidity, velvety tannins and an<br />impressively long finish.The Vigna Roccolo is, together with the Vigna S. Urbano, another small parcel and valuable cru of our vineyards in the Mazon site. In this heart of<br />Mazon, there was already a Burgundy vineyard at the time of the vineyard's previous owner, Ludwig Barth von Barthenau, which stood next to a 'Roccolo', a historic bird-<br />catching site. This Pinot Noir reflects the enormous potential of this unique site, where vines grow that are 70 years old.Only the classification 'Vigna' guarantees the origin<br />of a site wine in South Tyrol.<br />HOFSTÄTTER CLASSIFICATION: Site wine<br />GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Noir<br />SOIL: Conglomerate of clay, limestone and porphyry soils.<br />VINIFICATIONAND RIPENESS: After the manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed and the individual berries are selected once again on a table in additional manual work.<br />After a short, cool maceration to refine the fruit bouquet, the wine ferments for about 10 days at a constant temperature of 28°C.The maturation extends over three different<br />phases: in the first phase the wine is aged for about 12 months in small oak barrels, then after the assemblage it matures for about another 6 months in large oak barrels<br />and after bottling it is stored for another 12 months in the cellars of the Ansitz Barthenau.<br />SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14° -16° C<br />Serving Suggestions: red meats, game, mild cheeses.<br />

Appellation: Mosel<br />Grape varieties: Riesling 100%<br />Alcohol content: 12<br />Filling quantity: 0.75l<br />Recommended drinking temperature: 8/10 °C<br />Product type: White<br />

Appellation: Mosel<br />Grape varieties: Riesling 100%<br />Alcohol content: 11<br />Filling quantity: 0.75l<br />Recommended drinking temperature: 10/12 °C<br />Product type: White<br />