TYPOLOGY Dry red wine<br /><br />PRODUCTION AREA Monte Sant'Urbano property, in the municipality of Fumane.<br /><br />GRAPE VARIETIES Corvina Veronese and Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 25%, Molinara 5%.<br /><br />SOIL TYPE The calcareous-cretaceous soil of volcanic origin favours the retention of humidity, thus preventing drought.<br /><br />VINIFICATION Manual selection of the best bunches. Crushing in January with a roller crusher-destemmer. Maceration in stainless steel tanks for a period of 35 days with<br />periodic pumping over and délestage at a temperature of 16 - 18 degrees. Separation of the skins in mid-February and completion of alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in<br />50 hl oak casks. Ageing in 500 l Allier oak tonneaux for 24 months and in 20-40 hl oak casks for a further 12 months. Subsequent ageing in bottles<br /><br />VINEYARD SYSTEM Veronese pergola-trained system located on crags supported by dry stone walls, known as 'marogne'.<br /><br />COLOUR Intense garnet red<br /><br />PERFUME Ethereal of withered fruit<br /><br />PAIRINGS Ideal with robust main courses of red meat such as braised meats and game, excellent with mature cheeses. Also recommended at the end of a good meal<br /><br />TASTE Full-bodied, warm, enveloping and dry on the palate.<br /><br />Classification D.O.C.G.<br /><br />Alcohol content: 15° Vol.<br />

TYPE: Bolgheri Sassicaia D.O.C. Sassicaia<br />PRODUCTION AREA: loc. Vecchio Frantoio - Bolgheri ( Livorno ).<br />VINE: Cabernet Sauvignon 85 %, Cabernet Franc 15 %.<br />SOIL TYPE: The land on which the vineyards used for the production of this wine are located is included in the territorial delimitation of the DOC SASSICAIA. They show<br />diverse and composite morphological characteristics, with a strong presence of calcareous areas rich in marl, as well as stones (from which the wine takes its name) and<br />partially clayey. The production facilities are located at an altitude between 100 and 300 metres above sea level, with a west/south-west exposure.<br />VINIFICATION: Grapes are selected using a sorting table to eliminate impurities and any presence of millerandage. Soft and delicate pressing and destemming of the<br />grapes, taking care not to break the integrity of the berries. Subsequent spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of around 28°/30°C<br />(without any inoculation of yeasts). Maceration lasted 11-12 days for the Cabernet Franc and 13-14 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Frequent pumping over in the open air<br />and repeated délestage operations during alcoholic fermentation resulted in elegant, well-structured musts with an excellent aromatic component. Malolactic fermentation<br />was then completed, again in steel and completely spontaneous, and was completed at the end of November, after which the must was introduced into wood.<br />TRAINING SYSTEM: spurred cordon (very low yield of grapes per vine).<br />COLOUR: Intense ruby red.<br />BOUQUET: the nose expresses itself on hints of ripe red fruits, berries and cola, herbs and toasted almonds<br />PAIRINGS: Deliciously complements refined main courses of red meat or game. Excellent with grilled meat, roast and fillet of beef or with traditional Tuscan dishes based<br />on wild boar.<br />TASTE: on the palate, the taste is austere, rich and compact. It shows a sustained body and a good acid component. It progresses on notes of dried fruit, with a deep,<br />persistent finish.<br />DESCRIPTION: The name of Tenuta San Guido is inextricably linked to the origins of a famous wine that is considered one of the best wines in the world, Sassicaia. Since<br />1968, the year in which the first vintage was marketed, Sassicaia has achieved unexpected worldwide fame, growing year by year. The Tenuta San Guido, named after San<br />Guido della Gherardesca who lived in the 13th century, is a historic winery in the Bolgheri area, located along the Etruscan coast from Livorno to Grosseto in the Tuscan<br />Maremma. Covering a total area of around 2500 hectares, the company can currently count on ninety hectares under vine, including 75 hectares dedicated exclusively to the<br />production of Sassicaia, the latter being the brainchild of Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, who wanted to create a great Bordeaux-style wine. After moving to the<br />Tuscan estate in the second half of the 20th century, he began experimenting, planting a few cuttings of French vine varieties in an area that had hitherto been completely<br />unknown from a viticultural point of view. He managed to understand the potential of the Bolgheri area and of the very land on which he had planted the cuttings, which had<br />unique characteristics in terms of microclimate, very similar to the Graves and Bordeaux areas, and a stony soil, a sassicaia in fact, to which this extraordinary wine owes<br />its name. The quality of the product has allowed Sassicaia to achieve an unparalleled record: it is the first Italian wine from a specific winery to have a reserved DOC. The<br />Bolgheri Sassicaia appellation belongs exclusively to the Tenuta San Guido of the Incisa della Rocchetta family: the existing regulations in fact state that the area of<br />production of Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC is limited to the Sassicaia estate and that the grapes must consist of a minimum of 80% Cabernet Sauvigno.<br /><br />AGEING: At the end of malolactic fermentation the wine was put into French oak barriques, (one third new wood and the rest first and second passage) where it spent a<br />period of 24 months maturing, always keeping the masses separated by vineyard provenance and monitored in the long selection process. The selected masses were<br />blended at the end of December, i.e. a month and a half before bottling and subsequent ageing in glass before release.<br />

TYPE: Red wine<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Côtes-du-Rhône<br />VINE: Grenache, Syrah<br />SOIL TYPE: Clayey and calcareous soil.<br />VINIFICATION: The grapes are completely destemmed. Racking lasts about 15 days and favours a good tannic structure.<br />COLOUR: garnet red<br />PERFUME: aromas of red fruits (cherries) and spices (liquorice and pepper)<br />FLAVOUR: wine of great structure. Firm and silky tannins<br />

<br />TYPOLOGY: Port<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Douro<br />RAW MATERIAL: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Roriz and others.<br />VINIFICATION: The grapes used to produce the LBV Port come from the vineyards of Cima Corgo, an area located above the Corgo River in the Douro region. The grapes are<br />pressed in the traditional tanks called lagares, followed by maturation of the Port in large old oak vats in the cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.<br />COLOUR: intense ruby<br />BOUQUET: Intense aroma of wild fruits, spices, notes of dark chocolate, with a slight floral profile, making it a refined and very expressive Port wine<br />PAIRINGS: perfect with desserts in which chocolate predominates, especially dark chocolate. It also goes well with cheeses such as Cheddar and Brie. Ideal with red meat<br />(fillet with pepper) and game.<br />TASTE: fresh and seductive in the mouth, with good texture and body. It has very soft tannins with good acidity, providing a long, firm, vinous finish.<br />DESCRIPTION: independent family business since 1842 Niepoort's mission is to maintain its position as a niche producer by giving continuity to its production and<br />combining centuries of tradition with innovation The importance given to the need to interpret soils, climates and vines has led Niepoort down the path of biodynamics with<br />the aim of finding the right balance between biodiversity and the least invasive intervention possible.<br />AGEING: minimum 4 6 years<br />

The winter of 2017 ended a five-year drought with January recording the most rainfall in over 20 years. The abundant rainfall continued into March, causing a modest delay in<br />budbreak, and pushing bloom back by two weeks. Increased soil moisture allowed for healthy vine growth and development. The summer, in turn, was warm and punctuated<br />by occasional heat waves. Despite Mother Nature's variability, favorable weather in August provided optimal conditions for fruit development and maturation. Superb flavors<br />and excellent ripening led to an earlier than expected harvest, which commenced on the 5th of September.<br /><br />The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just<br />enough acidity to complement the satin texture. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cherry and a hint of cocoa powder. The fine-grained, plush tannins<br />evolve into a long, supple finish. A supremely age-worthy wine, it will delight now and for many years to come.<br /><br />Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Merlot 5% and Malbec 1%<br /><br />Skin Contact: 20 days<br /><br />Barrel Aging: 17 months in new French oak<br />

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Country: Italy<br />Region: Piedmont<br />Soil: Clayey, calcareous and ferrous<br />Extension of vineyard: Assemblage of several plots<br />Planting type: Guyot<br />Density of vines per ha 4.500<br />Average age of vineyard: 20 years<br />Average production per ha 40 hl<br />Vinification and ageing: Partial destemming and crushing, spontaneous fermentation and submerged cap maceration for a week with 15% of the whole bunches. Maturation<br />for 11 months in 25 hl oak barrels.<br />Total sulphur dioxide: nd<br /><br />Note: According to the competent authorities, the indication of the grape variety in wines without designation of origin is forbidden by the regulations of the sector. Triple 'A'<br />wineries have complied with the indications provided by the Authorities, but are convinced that not indicating the grape variety prevents consumers from being fully and<br />correctly informed about the nature of the product.<br />

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Vinification<br /><br />The grapes are harvested in September and left to dry for 4 months in a well-ventilated room. In December, the dried grapes are selected again. Drying results in a 2/3<br />weight loss, as well as a concentration of sugar, aromas, acidity and tannins. Due to the high sugar content, the yeast cannot carry out the fermentation completely and<br />thus a natural residual sweetness remains. After a fermentation of 6 weeks, a longer bottle fermentation takes place.<br />Tasting<br /><br />The 'Cashmere' Gewürztraminer Passito presents itself with a golden yellow colour with a light amber hue. Its bouquet is exquisite and intensely aromatic: dried apricots,<br />candied fruits, rose petals, a hint of orange and caramel. On the palate, the Passito is very concentrated, with a harmonious interplay between inviting sweetness and<br />refreshing acidity, elegant and of exquisite level.<br />

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 />