Marfuga Umbria D.O.P. Colli Assisi-Spoleto Italian extra virgin olive oli is extracted from olives harvested by hand in the olive groves between Assisi and Spoleto, in the heart of Umbria, where the conditions are particularly suitable for the cultivation of olive trees.
Emidio Pepe's Trebbiano d'Abruzzo is a small oenological gem that exhibits variety and breadth, qualities that make this wine a unique example of biodynamic viticulture. The land at the foot of the Gran Sasso is something special: the significant temperature range between day and night stresses the grapes enough to make them release intense and unique aromas, and the proximity to the Adriatic Sea brings that mineral and savoury tone making the drinking experience satisfying and memorable. Scents, salinity and freshness are the three main characteristics of Emidio Pepe's Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, who wanted and was able to transfer biodynamic agriculture to his vineyards, combining the experience of the great producer that he is with modern production techniques.
J.M. VSOP Rum Vieux Agricole comes from the processing of pure juice obtained from sugar cane. The plants from which it is extracted are strictly estate grown in Martinique's tropical climate, in particularly rich and fertile soils.
The juice destined for fermentation is extracted within an hour of cutting, avoiding the onset of oxidative phenomena. Distillation is carried out using two traditional Creole continuous column stills.
The Rum obtained at the end of the process is transferred into barrels containing Bourbon for three years, and after this period, further maturation in new American oak casks for at least 15 years follows.
A complex production process, which finally ends with bottling and marketing.
Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is produced with pure grapes of the homonymous variety, coming from 30 years old vines standing on clayey and medium texture soil. In the vineyard are scrupulously followed the dictates of organic farming integrating them with some biodynamic practices, although the idea of grapes and healthy soil was already rooted in Emidio's mentality.
In the winery, manual destemming of the grapes and spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in vitrified cement tanks followed by bottling and decanting by hand without filtration. The liquid ages 24 months in cement tanks.
Avignonesi's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Grandi Annate is made from Sangiovese grapes, and is the result of the spontaneous and separate vinification of 4 different vineyards, using indigenous yeasts and an 18-month period in French oak barrels, followed by a long period of refinement in the bottle, different for each vintage. It has a beautiful dark ruby colour, with dark reflections and a slightly orange hue. Very powerful nose, balsamic, truffle, undergrowth, wet earth, leather, dried flowers and cinchona. The taste is straight and powerful, fruity and spicy, with a long persistence. A truly mouth-watering bottle
Masciarelli's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Villa Gemma is the winery's iconic wine. It is a tribute to the great Abruzzo grape variety and its rich and intense charm. It is a version that can offer enthusiasts a high-level bottle, capable of competing with the great reds of Italy. In the glass, it is dark ruby red in colour, almost impenetrable. On the nose it offers broad, rich and intense aromas, with scents of ripe red fruit, blackberry, plum, berry jam, hints of humus and undergrowth, aromas of herbs, liquorice root, bitter cocoa and dark chocolate. The taste is powerful and structured, with an important tannic texture, well integrated with a dense and rich fruit, enhanced by elegant evolutionary notes. The finish is harmonious and very persistent.
Montefalco Sagrantino Gold is the fruit of all the experience gained over the years by the Còlpetrone team. A wine in which the grape variety takes on completely original and unrepeatable organoleptic characteristics, a small masterpiece that encompasses the best of production in the vineyard and in the cellar, and is only produced in the best vintages.
Còlpetrone's Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG Gold is a rich, intense, elegant and structured Sagrantino. A reference for the entire denomination.
In the Colle del Monaco vineyard, with a full south-west exposure, Falanghina vines grow at an altitude of 400 metres above sea level, on soils rich in limestone and tuff. The Ocone family has always been environmentally aware and thus decided to certify the cultivation as organic.
In the cellar, work involves a short cold maceration of the grapes, followed by their soft pressing and the start of alcoholic fermentation in vertical wooden vats, where malolactic fermentation also takes place. Refinement involves a short 4-month stay in steel.
Chianti Classico Castelli di Ama is produced in vineyards located at an altitude between 390m and 520m a.s.l. It has a vivid ruby red colour.
Bouquet of flowers and ripe red berries with a captivating intensity.
On the palate it is spicy with notes of berries, concentrated, powerful and at the same time endowed with remarkable elegance improved over time.
Vigna Francia is a Barbera d'Alba produced by the Giacomo Conterno winery, and comes from a real cru, where the Barbera grapes have the opportunity to grow in optimal conditions, bringing healthy, ripe bunches to harvest.
The nose is dominated by a range of fruity touches, which open to a warm and warming sip, where the alcohol level makes itself felt, despite the fresh imprint that envelops the palate.
A prestigious label, which on the table needs equally high level pairings to make the most of it.
If you have friends who are passionate about Barbera from Piedmont, you will really please them with this bottle.
The Toscana Rosso Lucente of the Luce della Vite winery comes from vineyards in the hills of Montalcino, Tuscany. It is produced mainly from Merlot and Sangiovese grapes, harvested in September and fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of around 28°C for 12 days.
The wine is left to macerate on the skins for 22 days, then undergoes malolactic fermentation in steel. It then matures in new and second-passage French oak barriques and a small part in American oak barriques before being bottled.
A great red with which to accompany great dishes of Tuscan cuisine.
