Moratel is a blend of four red grapes that we grow in two very distinct areas, both in terms of soil and climate. Lagrein is located in Pressano, while Teroldego, Merlot and<br />Cabernet grow in the vineyards in Valle dei Laghi.<br /><br />PRODUCTION AREA<br />The Lagrein vineyard is cultivated with a pergola system with a western exposure. It is the same vineyard that produces the grapes for our Pletter reserve, but in this case<br />the<br />However, in this case the vines are younger, with an average age of about 20 years. The climate is continental and the soil is composed of a sedimentary rock type<br />consisting of limestone and compact sandstone known as the Werfen strata. The Valle dei Laghi, on the other hand, has a Mediterranean climate and from here, with vines<br />trained using the guyot system, we harvest Teroldego,<br />Merlot and Cabernet. The soils are of morainic origin and in the case of Merlot, which grows in the Pivier vineyard, there is a substantial amount of clay and silt.<br /><br />WINEMAKING<br />The hand-picked grapes are destemmed and the grapes, left whole, ferment in stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts about 10 days for Lagrein and Teroldego and about<br />20 days for Merlot and Cabernet. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged in barriques for about 12 months and only then is the cuvée between the different wines<br />made. In order to<br />In order to safeguard the freshness and fruity characteristics of the wine, the barrels used are exclusively used. After bottling, Moratel is left to mature for at least six<br />months in the bottle before release.<br /><br />VINEYARDS OF THE DOLOMITES IGT<br /><br />Grapes: Lagrein, Teroldego, Merlot, Cabernet<br />Vineyards: Pressano and Valle dei Laghi<br />Soil: In Pressano, soils consisting of limestone and compacted<br />in Pressano; in Valle dei Laghi of morainic origin.<br />Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel tanks and ageing in used barriques<br />

Solaia Toscana IGT 2018<br /><br />Climate: The 2018 season in Chianti Classico opened with a rather regular winter in terms of both temperatures and rainfall; despite these climatic conditions, the vineyards<br />began their budding activity a week earlier than the historical average for the area. The spring period, and in particular May, was characterised by frequent rainfall and slightly<br />lower than usual temperatures, while June and July were dry and fairly warm, without ever experiencing extreme conditions. A few rainfalls in August and a dry and windy<br />period in September and October allowed the grapes to ripen in an ideal manner, guaranteeing a good sugar content and excellent polyphenolic ripening. The harvest began<br />in the last days of September with the Cabernet Franc, continued with the Sangiovese and concluded with the Cabernet Sauvignon on 10 October.<br /><br />Total annual rainfall: 845.9 mm<br /><br />Average temperature 1 April - 12 October: 20.4 °C<br /><br />Rainfall 1 April - 12 October: 286 mm<br /><br />Vinification: Great care was taken, both in the vineyard during harvest and in the cellar, where the grapes were destemmed and the berries, carefully selected at the sorting<br />table, were transferred after pressing by gravity into the tanks. It is essential that only the perfect grapes reach the 60 hl truncated cone vinification tanks. During<br />fermentation and maceration, great care was taken to maintain the correct balance between the fruit and the quality of the tannins in order to express to the full the<br />sweetness, fragrance, identity and character of Solaia. Immediately after racking, malolactic fermentation began in barriques, enhancing the complexity and pleasantness of<br />the wine. The ageing process took place in new French oak barrels for about 18 months. After an initial period in separate lots, these were blended to complete the<br />maturation in wood.<br />Historical data<br /><br />Solaia is a vineyard of about 20 hectares (12 acres) facing southwest between 350 and 400 meters (1,500 and 1,300 feet) above sea level on a rocky limestone soil with<br />alberese and galestro rocks, located at Tenuta Tignanello. The Antinori family produced this wine for the first time with the 1978 vintage; the initial blend was 80% Cabernet<br />Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, which was repeated in 1979. In subsequent vintages, 20% Sangiovese was introduced, and some corrections were made to the ratio of<br />Cabernet Sauvignon to Cabernet Franc, leading to the current composition. Solaia is produced only in exceptional vintages and was not made in 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984 and<br />1992.<br /><br />Tasting notes: Solaia 2018 has an intense ruby red colour. On the nose the intense notes of ripe dark fruit, in particular blueberry and blackcurrant, combine with pleasant<br />hints of dried flowers and lavender, accompanied by delicate spicy sensations of white pepper and balsamic hints of mint and eucalyptus. Sweet and well-integrated aromas<br />of white chocolate, candyfloss and dried fruit complete the rich bouquet. On the palate it is enveloping and creamy: the tannins, soft and silky, give a long, persistent and<br />very elegant finish, with an aftertaste reminiscent of liquorice and recalling the floral and spicy notes perceived on the nose.<br />

Dolcetto d'Alba DOC<br />Denomination: Dolcetto d'Alba doc<br />Grape variety: Dolcetto<br />Bottles produced: 10,000 / 15,000<br /><br />Average age: from 20 to 40 years<br />Soil type: calcareous in some parts, but also sandy<br />Exposure: various, mainly north, north-east<br /><br />Vinification: maceration on the skins in a rotary fermentor at controlled temperature for 2 to 3 days, maturation in steel for 10 months<br />Colour: deep purple red<br />Bouquet: elegant scents of violets and small red fruits<br />Taste: dry, soft, hinted at but soft tannins. Intense flavour of red fruits<br />Serving suggestions: ideal as an aperitif, starters, white meats, sandwiches, pizza.<br />

Barolo DOCG<br />Denomination: Barolo docg<br />Grape variety: Nebbiolo<br />Production area: La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo<br /><br />Bottles produced: 10,000<br />Average age: from 20 to 30 years<br />Soil type: various compositions<br />Exposure: various, mainly south, southeast<br /><br />Vinification: maceration on the skins in rotary fermentors at controlled temperature for 4 / 5 days, ageing in used French barriques for 24 months<br />Colour: bright ruby red with garnet reflections<br />Bouquet: elegant hints of red fruit<br />Taste: warm, great elegance with a clear finish of violets, with hinted but soft tannins.<br />

To You Red Lambrusco<br />Simplicity and elegance are the souls of this Lambrusco, structure and quality are the complexity of this body. The slow maceration on the skins, the correct alcohol<br />content, the freshness and the traditional fruity and floral notes give simplicity to the drink. The result is a balance between immediacy and a rich texture of sensations.<br />Body. The slow maceration on the skins, the correct alcohol content, the freshness and the traditional fruity and floral notes make it easy to drink. The result is a balance<br />between immediacy and a rich texture of sensations. A true refuge for lovers of taste.<br /><br />Denomination: Lambrusco Emilia I.G.T.<br />Typology: sparkling red wine<br />Grape variety: Lambrusco<br />Harvest: mid-September<br />Soil: clayey of medium texture<br />Vinification: in red<br />Processing: Martinotti<br />Alcohol content: 11% vol.<br />Residual sugar: 28 g/l<br />Total acidity: 6.8 g/l<br />Serving temperature: 8/10°.<br /><br />- The data are to be considered as product averages.<br />SENSORY ANALYSIS<br />Appearance: Deep ruby red colour, light and persistent crown.<br />Bouquet: Intense and deep. The pleasantness of red fruits such as cherry, black cherry and raspberry, well integrated with spicy notes and floral hints of violet that give<br />freshness to an immediate and long nose.<br />Taste: Fruity and complex. The good tannic texture, the pleasant savouriness and the good freshness give the fruity, spicy and floral sensations an interesting impetus. The<br />finish is long, persistent and intriguing.<br />Food pairing: The limited residual sugar, the good alcohol content, the correct ratio of tannin, freshness and flavour make it an excellent wine for pairing with cured meats,<br />medium-aged cheeses and red meats. It enhances its qualities by accompanying dishes of medium structure, fatness and flavour. It surprises when paired with fish with<br />good fat and sweet tendencies.<br />

It took 35 notarial acts and 7 years to bring together the many plots of land in Montebruna, a property of great oenological value. When we succeeded, for joy we gave it<br />voices and verses, involving artists, poets and musicians who sang about this Barbera and its land, 'a land that speaks'.<br /><br />Denomination: Barbera d'Asti DOCG.<br />Grape and Vineyard: Montebruna is a Barbera d'Asti DOCG made from 100% Barbera grapes grown in our own vineyard in Rocchetta Tanaro.<br />Winery: The fermentation takes place for a fortnight in steel tanks at controlled temperature; then for one year the wine matures in large oak barrels.<br />Tasting: Ruby red violet colour. It impresses with very clear scents of ripe cherries and small red fruits. The taste in the mouth is deep, full, harmonious, with a long finish<br />that maintains the persistence of the flavour and finishes with almonds. Excellent, well-balanced, fragrant and very drinkable. It accompanies pasta-based first courses, main<br />courses of white or red meat, cheeses and sausages.<br />Serving temperature: Serve at 15-17°.<br />

The bigot was the pious woman who lived next to our Barbera vineyard. She cared about external practices and the rule of religion, but less about the spirit of it. We put the<br />spirit in.<br /><br />Denomination: Barbera d'Asti DOCG.<br />Grapes and Vineyard: Produced with 100% Barbera grapes from our own vineyards in Rocchetta Tanaro.<br />Winery: 20 days of maceration on the skins, then ageing in barriques for 15 months and in bottles for a further year.<br />Tasting:<br />Garnet ruby red colour with violet reflections. Rich, intense and persistent bouquet, very well developed, with sensations of liquorice, violet, plum and vanilla. Fruit and spices<br />emerge on the palate, from roasted to spicy, particularly well balanced, vigorous and intense. The richness of expression is due to the spices that envelop the flesh of the<br />ripe plum (the most evident fruit), giving persuasiveness and power. Accompanies roast meat, game and game dishes and hard cheeses.<br />Service: Serve at 17-18°.<br />

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 />

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 />

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 />

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 />