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CASA DUCALE Multi Regional, Italy Casa Ducale collects important wines, with great traditions and rich in history and culture. Wines branded Casa Ducale are just the best IGT and DOC, full-bodied and with adequate depth and shade. Wines that offer intense emotions, but always in an accessible way. Our wines are 100% natural, in fact we do not use chemicals.
PINOT GRIGIO IGT Veneto Straw yellow. Sharp, decidedly fruity, intense, delicate and persistent.. Dry, relatively rounded and pleasant, well balanced in acidity and alcoholic content. MERLOT IGT Veneto Distinct tones of ruby red. Vinous, reminiscent of raspberries and pleasantly fruity when young. Full bodied, with slightly bitter aftertaste. 89
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO DOC Strong red colour. Delicate varietal bouquet. Full bodied, sapid and harmonic flavor. NERO D'AVOLA IGT Sicilia Red colour. Intense. Hints of berries and aromatic Mediterranean herbs. 89
CORDERO DI MONTEZEMOLO Piedmonte, Italy Since 1340, 19 generations one after another, have managed the Monfalletto property in the town of La Morra, the center of the production of Barolo wine. Even today, the property is entirely family-run. Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo and his children Elena and Alberto are the protagonists of this millennium. The historical single-body vineyard area of 28 hectares (69 acres), rare for the area, extends over all sides of the hill. The land has always been cultivated with the various local varieties, selected and distinctly planted according to sun exposure, type of soil and the altitude.
SINGLE VINEYARD SERIES BARBERA D ALBA DOC "ELIORO" CHARDONNAY DOC Limited Release MONFALLETTO BAROLO DOCG Intense Violet. Mature fruit, cacao, prune, spicy, fragrant nose. Full and fresh mouth, Very soft tannins. Intense yellow-gold. Citrus, grapefruit, banana, toasted hazelnut, honey and slight note of oak. In the mouth, fat, powerful and fresh with a long, persistent finish. Intense garnet. The nose shows floral and spicy notes perfectly blended, tobacco, cherries, cocoa and fresh raspberry highlights. The palate is rich, full-bodied and elegant. 89
CUSUMANO Sicily, Italy Alberto and Diego Cusumano, with the help of an intimate knowledge of the Sicilian terrain and consultant winemaker Mario Ronco, today own over 400 hectares (nearly 1,000 acres) of vineyards across 7 holdings throughout Sicily bringing a bright explosion of modern, innovative and high quality Italian wine. They craft wines of the new Sicily typified by outstanding varietal expression, rich flavors, and a sensuality that could only be born under the Sicilian sun. The diversity of microclimates and soils throughout the island, make it possible for Sicilian winemakers to craft some of the best wines to come from Italy.
ESTATE SERIES AWARDS "SHAMARIS" GRILLO IGT 92 POINTS James Suckling 2017 "BENUARA" NERO D'AVOLA / SYRAH IGT "ALTA MORA" NERELLO MASCALESE DOC Limited 94 POINTS Wine Enthusiast 93 POINTS James Suckling 2017 2 BLACK GLASS Gambero Rosso 17 94 POINTS Guida Essenziale ai Vini dítalia 2017 88
ESTATE SERIES "SHAMARIS" GRILLO IGT Straw yellow. Aromas of sliced green mango, hints of flowers, lemon peel and lavender. Full bodied, bright acidity and a long mineral finish. Peach and sliced green apple with hints of lemon follow through to a medium body, plenty of good fruit and a clean finish. Lots of peach characters in the finish. Grillo is one of the most fun whites from Sicily. Drink now. "BENUARA" NERO D'AVOLA / SYRAH IGT Deep ruby red. Intense ruby red wine with violet reflexes. A winy scent and a very noticeable aroma of blackberry and raspberry jam. A tempting, warm taste with little fruits which penetrate your taste buds. "ALTA MORA" NERELLO MASCALESE DOC Limited Ruby red. A balanced and fruity red with delicate strawberry, dried cherry and flowers. Full to medium bodied with fine tannins and a juicy finish. 89
FARNESE Abruzzi, Italy The name Farnese is one of Italy s most illustrious. In Renaissance times, this noble family s wines made scintillating appearances on the banquet tables of numerous European courts thanks to Princess Marguerite Farnese (nee Marguerite of Austria, an Emperor s daughter). In gratitude to the Farneses, successive owners today, Valentino Sciotti maintained the ancient name.
FANTINI SERIES AWARDS CHARDONNAY IGP PINOT GRIGIO IGP ROSE DOC SILVER MEDAL Challenge International Du Vin France 2015 GOLD MEDAL Lyon International Wine Competition 2015 SILVER MEDAL AWC Vienna 2017 SILVER MEDAL Le Mondial Du Rose 2015 GREAT VALUE Ultimate Wine Challenge 2017 MONTEPULCIANO D ABRUZZO DOC SANGIOVESE IGT SINGLE VINEYARD "CASALE VECCHIO" MONTEPULCIANO D ABRUZZO DOC "DON CAMILLO" SANGIOVESE / CABERNET SAUVIGNON IGT FLAGSHIP ICONIC EDIZIONE "OPI" MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO RISERVA DOCG Biological BRONZE MEDAL Decanter World Win Awards 2017 COMMENDED International Wine Challenge 2015 GOLD MEDAL Sommelier Wine Awards 2015 SILVER MEDAL Mundus Vini 2017 GOLD MEDAL Berliner Wein Trophy 2015 94 POINTS The Toronto Star 2017 GOLD MEDAL Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2017 GOLD MEDAL Sommelier Wine Awards 2015 SILVER MEDAL Japan Wine Challange 2017 SILVER MEDAL AWC Vienna 2017 AWARDS BRONZE MEDAL Korea Wine Challenge 2015 GOLD MEDAL Japan Wine Challenge 2015 SILVER MEDAL AWC Vienna 2017 GOLD MEDAL Korea Wine Challenge 2015 SILVER MEDAL Japan Wine Challenge 2017 AWARDS GOLD MEDAL AWC Vienna 2017 GOLD MEDAL IBerliner Wein Trophy 2017 SILVER MEDAL Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 91 POINTS Tasted 100% Blind By Markus Del Monego & Andreas Larsson 99 POINTS BEST RED WINE OF ITALY Luca Maroni 2018 GOLD MEDAL Japan Wine Challenge 2017 GOLD MEDAL AWC Vienna 2017 SILVER MEDAL IBerliner Wein Trophy 2018 GOLD MEDAL Concours International de Lyon 2017 GOLD MEDAL Mundus Vini 2017 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Merano Wine Awards 2016 SILVER MEDAL IWSC 2016 91
FANTINI SERIES CHARDONNAY IGP Bright straw yellow. Intense, quite persistent, fruity with notes of tropical fruit. Full bodied, well balanced, intense and quite persistent. GRAPE 100% CHARDONNAY PINOT GRIGIO IGP Straw yellow with golden highlights. Complex, fruit and herbal aromas, hints of oak, vanilla nutmeg. Fruity, peach, grapefruit, lemon-lime and mineral flavours. Medium body with roundness and a pleasant mouthfeel, good balance, finish is long, clean, spicy yet delicate. GRAPE 100% PINOT GRIGIO ROSE DOC Bright cherry pink. Intense and persistent, delicate fragrance, very fruity with notes of small red fruits (strawberry). Medium body, intense, well balanced, soft and round, very long in the mouth. Drink young. GRAPE 100% MONTEPULCIANO 92
FANTINI SERIES MONTEPULCIANO D ABRUZZO DOC Ruby red with garnet highlights. Intense, persistent and fruity with a strong aroma of wild berries. Full bodied, well balanced, slightly tannic with a clean aftertaste. GRAPE 100% MONTEPULCIANO SANGIOVESE IGT Garnet Red. Intense and persistent, fruity with a winery note. Wood, medium body, good tannins, balanced and ready to drink. GRAPE 100% SANGIOVESE 93
SINGLE VINEYARD "CASALE VECCHIO" MONTEPULCIANO D ABRUZZO DOC Strong ruby red with garnet highlights. Intense, persistent, fruity with a strong aroma of ripe red fruits, amaretto, marzipan and spices. Dry, warm, elegant tannins. Wine of excellent flavour and well balanced. "DON CAMILLO" SANGIOVESE / CABERNET SAUVIGNON IGT Intense ruby red. Fruity, with notes of jam and cherry preserved in alcohol scent, spicy notes of liquorice, aromas of vanilla and faded flowers scent. Full bodied, good tannins, with a pleasant sour aftertaste, ready to drink. 94
FLAGSHIP ICONIC EDIZIONE Very deep garnet red. Very intense and persistent with notes of cherry and blackcurrant, herbs, cinnamon, cloves, cocoa, liquorice and hints of mineral. Great structure, good balance between alcohol and freshness, velvety tannins, very persistent with a long finish, ready to drink, or cellar. "OPI" MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO RISERVA DOCG Biological Garnet red. VINIFICATION The grapes are hand picked and put into little baskets, then carried to the winery for destemming, double hand selection and soft crushing. Malolactic fermentation and maturation in French and American barriques for approx 24 months. Intense and persistent, spicy (tobacco and jam) aromas of liquorice, fruity and a little ethereal. Full bodied, soft and balanced. Ready to drink upon release or cellaring. Great structure, aromatic and rich tasting, harmonious elegance. 95
MASI AGRICOLA Verona, Italy The history of Masi is the history of a family and its vineyards in the Venetian regions. The name itself derives from Vaio dei Masi, the small valley in Valpolicella acquired by the Boscaini family, who are still its owners now, at the end of the XVIII century. Masi s mission and work practices make it one of the elite winemaking enterprises in the Venetian regions, making products that express the style, characteristics and values of the area. This makes it an ambassador for its region on both a national and international level. As such, the company is proud to be a founder member of various associations that promote the iconic brands of made in Italy around the world.
WINERY OF THE YEAR GAMBERO ROSSO WINES GUIDE 2018 SINGLE VINEYARD AWARDS LEVARIE SOAVE CLASSICO DOC BONACOSTA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOC COSTASERA AMARONE CLASSICO DOCG 91 points The Wine Advocate December 2014 USA 95 points Wine Enthusiast December 2014 USA 94 points Jamessuckling.com March 2015 USA 97
SINGLE VINEYARD LEVARIE SOAVE CLASSICO DOC Medium weight straw yellow. Characteristic ripe pear nose coming from the Garganega grapes. Attractive and refreshing on the palate with a long and persistent finish, and an almondy twist at the end. BONACOSTA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOC Bright red with violet reflections. Attractive berry fruit, cherries and cloves on the nose. The palate reveals good structure with the fruitiness first seen on nose, and firm acidity. Long finish. COSTASERA AMARONE CLASSICO DOCG Bright, intense ruby red. Prominent bouquet of ripe berry fruit, sweet and bitter cherries, and hints of plums tinged with spices, such as cinnamon and cloves. Intense and distinctive on the palate, full bodied and attractive, with the richness of the alcohol content well balanced by good supporting acidity. The tannins are well integrated and pervasive, and the long finish brings the fruitiness and spiciness first noticed on the nose to the fore. Masi Expertise Appaxximento Certifies Masi s expertise in the Appassimento method in the XXI century and is used in the symbol that appears on the back label of each Masi wine made with semi-dried grapes. 98
PASQUA Veneto, Italy Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine has a long, consolidated history in the production of Italy and Veneto quality wines and is among market leaders both in Italy and abroad. After nearly a century of activity, the company has strengthened its position on the international scenario as a name of excellence with a well-established wine-making tradition, carrying the flag of Italy s wine culture worldwide.
LE COLLEZIONI SERIES AWARDS PINOT GRIGIO IGT MERLOT IGT VALPOLICELLA DOC ESTATE SERIES 11 MINUTES ROSE IGT FAMIGLIA SERIES 91 POINTS Decanter August 2017 SILVER MEDAL The Global Master The Drink Business 2017 VALPOLICELLA DOC AMARONE DELLA VAPOLICELLA DOCG PASQUA AMARONE MAGNUM DOCG 3 GLASSES Gambero Rosso 2018 91 POINTS Robert Parker 2017 SILVER MEDAL IWC 2017 ROMEO & JULIET PASSIONE SENTIMENTO PASSIONE BIANCO PASSIONE ROSSO 91 POINTS Decanter 2017 90 POINTS I Vini di Veronelli 2017 GOLD MEDAL Berliner WeinTrophy 2015 SILVER MEDAL IWC 2017 3 STARS I Vini di Veronelli 2016 GOLD MEDAL Berliner WeinTrophy 2015 100
LE COLLEZIONI SERIES PINOT GRIGIO IGT AREA OF ORIGIN Veneto region. TASTING NOTE The wine has a straw yellow color and, on the nose, it offer floral sensation that recall the aroma of acacia blossom, with hints of pears as well. Its flavour is intense and very well-balanced, with fruity notes of apples and pears. MERLOT IGT AREA OF ORIGIN Veneto and Friuli. The soil is deep alluvial on well exposed hills. Intense red. It displays inviting scents of blackcurrants with hints of plums and herbaceous notes. On the palate it has particularly rounded fruit, underpinned by velvety tannins and with great length and persistence. VALPOLICELLA DOC AREA OF ORIGIN Vineyards located in the Valpolicella hills in the north of Verona. The soil is alluvial and calcareous with clay. Medium bodied red. Pronounced bouquet of raspberries and other red fruits. On the palate it is tangy and well balanced, with brisk acidity and a long finish. 101
ESTATE SERIES 11 MINUTES ROSE IGT AREA OF ORIGIN Rose from the Veneto Region. LIght rosy hue created by 11 Minutes of skin contact when pressed. Floral wine aroma Fine fruit and spice notes with a long elegant aftertaste with structure and significant acidity 102
FAMIGLIA SERIES VALPOLICELLA DOC AMARONE DELLA VAPOLICELLA DOCG AMARONE MAGNUM DOCG AREA OF ORIGIN Vineyards located on the hillside areas of Valpantena, north eastern part of Valpolicella. The soil is calcareous, flaky debris, and prevalently pebbly. Ruby red. This wine offers intense fruity aromas of wild cherries, vanilla and hints of toasting. A rich, full-bodied wine, round and warm on the palate. AREA OF ORIGIN Vineyards located on the hillside areas of Valpantena, north eastern part of Valpolicella. The soil is calcareous, flaky debris and prevalently pebbly. Deep ruby red. This is an elegant wine with fragrances of currants, blackberries and sweet almonds on the nose with notes of vanilla. Warm and rich with polished, silky tannins and a long finish. 102
ROMEO & JULIET PASSIONE PASSIONE BIANCO GRAPE VARIETIES Garganega 100%. VINIFICATION This white wine is obtained with the appassimento technique: the Garganega grapes are harvested in advance, left to dry in trays for a short time to lose weight, concentrating sugar and aromas. They then macerate for 12 hours to enhance complexity and structure. At the end of the fermentation a part of the wine is matured in wooden barrels for some months before blending and bottling. STYLE An alluring white wine. Intense aromas of citrus fruits, almond and peaches on the nose, followed by a palate which is refreshing and well balanced with a lingering finish. PASSIONE ROSSO GRAPE VARIETIES Dried grapes of Merlot 40%, Corvina 30%, Croatina 30% VINIFICATION The Merlot and Corvina grapes are selected and hand harvested with great care, then left to dry for a month in wooden trays. In thiis dry and well ventilated environment where the humidity level is carefully controlled, the grapes lose around 30% of their water content and gain high sugar concentration. The vinification process takes place in separate steel tanks. Maturation in oak tonneaux (at second use) for 3 months. The grapes are blended and malolactic fermentation follows to harmonize and soften the wine. STYLE Deep ruby red in colour. The nose has intense aromas of red berries with hints of spices. The palate is balanced with velvety tannins, and it has a soft and round finish. 104
POLETTI Emilia Romagna, Italy The company was founded by Aurelio Poletti in 1925. As a result of his commitment, followed by that of three generations of his descendants and other hard, honest workers, the company has continued to offer high quality products and services. Casa Vinicola Poletti s production is based on its own grapes that come from fifty hectares of vineyards. The company processes around 50,000 quintals of grapes, some of which are also provided by selected local growers, on its own wine-producing plant, where 20 million litres of wine are made and bottled every year.
SANGIOVESE SUPERIORE DOC Deep ruby red. Refined and vinous with a delicate and slight fragrance of vanilla. Dry to the palate but very captivating, harmonic and slightly tannic with an aftertaste of almonds. GRAPE 100% Sangiovese Romagnolo 106
SANTA MARGHERITA Alto Adige, Italy Over 80 years ago, Count Gaetano Marzotto led the revitalization of an abandoned portion of the Venetian countryside. Here, where rivers from the alps cut through the sun-drenched hills on their winding way to the Mediterranean shore, he created much-needed farmlands and restored traditional wine-making in what had been a region of fine vineyards since the time of the Roman Empire. Employing new agricultural science and a commitment to the needs of the Italian people, Marzotto gave this labour of love the name of his dear wife Margherita, and the first piece in the mosaic of Santa Margherita was set. At Santa Margherita, we re wine people; we are passionate about wine because we are passionate about people and the lives they live. We believe that sharing memories and celebrating life with quality wines, food, family and friends is what truly matters most.
ESTATE VALDADIGE PINOT GRIGIO DOCG AREA OF ORIGIN To create this signature varietal, the fully ripe Pinot Grigio grapes are harvested in the Alto Adige vineyard in the Italian Alps by hand to ensure that the clusters remain whole and retain their delicate aromas and flavours. WINEMAKING Santa Margherita was the first company to vinify pink Pinot Grigio grapes as a white wine. In this process, the must does not remain in contact with the skins, from which it would otherwise take on the rusty color. This dry white wine has a straw yellow colour. Its clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste, with an appealing flavour of Golden Delicious apples, make Santa Margherita s Pinot Grigio a wine of great personality and versatility. IMPRONTA DEL FONDATORE PINOT GRIGIO DOCG AREA OF ORIGIN Alto Adige hills. WINEMAKING The grapes, picked fully ripe and undamaged, are softcrushed and the resulting must racked into stainless steel tanks to ferment for 8-10 days at a controlled temperature of 16-18 C. The wine then remains on the lees for several weeks to acquire volume and complexity before bottling. A star-bright straw yellow. An intense, whistle-clean nose that marries the classic pear and apple-like fragrances with elegant hints of florality and citrus. The palate, dry on entry, reveals substantial structure and lingering, refreshing savouriness that make this a versatile wine of outstanding personality. 108
Tuscany, Italy Our tradition begins in 1882 with Angiolo Piccini, from a small family enterprise of only 7 ha. Guided only by passion for winemaking, from him the next generations inherited the most important rule in Piccini winemaking: It is not how much you do, but how much passion you put in the doing. Nowadays, Tenute Piccini has four separate estates in its portfolio and ranks as one of the most recognized brands of Tuscan wine in the world. Mario and Martina Piccini, now the IV generation of Piccini Family remember what their father once said: Everything that we do in the present is both for the past and for the future. This has been Piccini s guiding philosophy over the generations of the family, putting together the great values of the past and keeping our constant focus on the future.
ESTATE CHIANTI DOCG CHIANTI RAFFIA DOCG CHIANTI RISERVA SELEZIONE DOCG BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG AWARDS GOLD MEDAL Berliner Wein Trophy 2017 BRONZE MEDAL IWSC 2015 BRONZE Decanter 2016 SILVER MEDAL Berliner Wein Trophy 2013 BRONZE MEDAL IWSC 2015 BRONZE Decanter 2015 BRONZE MEDAL IWSC 2016 BRONZE MEDAL Decanter 2017 94 POINTS Decanter Magazine December 2016 94 POINTS James Suckling 2015 SILVER MEDAL IWSC 2015 91 POINTS Wine Enthusiast 2015 110
ESTATE CHIANTI DOCG Ruby red. Intense and persistent fragrance of mature red fruit. Well structured, smooth wine, with soft tannins and distinct notes of red fruit. GRAPE: 95% Sangiovese 5% Ciliegiolo CHIANTI RAFFIA DOCG Deep ruby red. Smooth, elegant and velvety wine, with powerful aromas of ripe cherry, hints of spice and woody notes. Soft tannins and long finish. GRAPE 95% Sangiovese 5% Ciliegiolo 111
ESTATE CHIANTI RISERVA SELEZIONE DOCG Deep ruby red. AGEING 70% of the blend in oak barrels 50hl for 9 months, 30% of the blend in barriques for 9 months, 3 months in bottle. Intense and persistent fruity bouquet, flavour develops sinuously, subtle notes of vanilla coming through in the end. Warm palate with soft tannins. Selezione Oro reveals himself in velvety shades, rich in structure, with a long aftertaste. GRAPE 90% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG Almost impenetrable dark red. AGEING 20 months in oak barrels of 25hl, 4 months in barrique and 6 months in bottle. Sustained and round with complex notes of liquorice and ripe black cherry, both powerful and classy. Full, ripe, spicy black skinned fruit on the palate, smooth tannins expose great elegance. Chestnutty fruit long aftertaste. GRAPE 100% Sangiovese 112
VALIANO Tuscany, Italy Our philosophy at Valiano is to produce elegant wines that reflect the region and ultimately the characteristics of each particular vineyard. Tradition comes in the presentation and the character of our wines focused on expressiveness of grape variety in relation with its territory. Valiano is immersed in the typical Tuscan countryside, in the heart of Chianti Classico spreads over 230 hectares, 70 of which are dedicated to specialised vineyards. While the Mediterranean sun is conducive to an extended growing season, there is also a considerable variation between day and nighttime temperatures. Such temperature variations work to the benefit of grapes in that it not only facilitates berry growth and coloration but also promotes complexity in grape flavours.
ESTATE CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG POGGIO TEO CHIANTI RISERVA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG AWARDS SILVER MEDAL Decanter 2016 92 POINTS Falstaff Magazine Nov 2017 SILVER OUTSTANDING MEDAL IWSC 2017 SILVER MEDAL IWSC 2017 SILVER MEDAL Challenge du Vin 2017 92 POINTS SILVER MEDAL Decanter Awards 2016 GOLD MEDAL SMV Canada 2016 SILVER MEDAL IWC 2016 SILVER MEDAL IWSC 2016 114
ESTATE CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG Dark red. Gorgeous aromas of violets, blackberries and dark cherries nose. Full and beautifully etched on the palate, with excellent depth and structure. The ripe, substantial tannins are buried in fruit on the finish. POGGIO TEO CHIANTI RISERVA Dark brilliant ruby. Wonderfully refined nose is full of ripe plum and cherry aromas filled out tantalizing spicy notes. The fruit is lush and forward on the palate with sweet toasty oak flavours blended with bitter chocolate and ripe raspberry. The finish is lush and filled with sweet baked cherry flavours with a hint of tobacco and round, easy tannins. CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA DOCG Brick red A scent of sweet spices, black plums and a touch of rose petal. Palate shows fennel seeds, white pepper and dried rosemary mixed with plum and cherries. Silky tannins, yet firm with balanced acidity and excellent length. 115
VIGNETI DEL SALENTO Salento, Italy SALENTO: LIGHT AND STONE Light and Stone - that s where it all begins in the land of Salento. The light penetrates in the secret clefts of the ground with its Mediterranean character, it warms the red colour of the soil, draws the scents from the sea and makes the sparse bunches of grapes turn red. The solid, indestructible stone, soft and malleable, emerges from the subsoil and tangles with the Trulli (typical cylinder shaped houses with a conical roof) across the meadows where the trees are hundreds of years old. In this special atmosphere the old grapevines lay still and silent, in the same place for almost a century. After years of research to find the best and oldest vineyards in the Manduria and Sava area which, due to their specific soil and climate conditions, are considered the most suitable areas for the main grape variety: the Primitivo.
SINGLE VINEYARD 70YR OLD VINE PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP Ruby red with purple at the edge. REGION Salento, Puglia. Intense bouquet with hints of cherries and blackberries, soaked in mint tobacco, slightly spicy. The spicy taste makes this wine sweet to the mouth, finishing with notes of cocoa and coffee. Persistent wine, will continue to evolve for the next 10 years. CELLARING POTENTIAL Can be enjoyed now and if cellared correctly, will evolve up to 2025. ZOLLA PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA DOP Ruby red with dark violet hints. REGION Salento, Puglia. Intense, complex, fruity aroma. Refined in used American and French oak barriques for 6-8 months. Notes of small red fruits (cherries and blackberries). Velvety texture, soft, warm and quite tannic with great taste-olfactory persistence. AWARDS BLUE-GOLD Sydney Int.l Wine Competition 2016 SILVER MEDAL IWSC 2016 GOLD MEDAL Japan Wine Challenge 2016 GOLD MEDAL AWC Vienna 2016 MEDAL MEDAL Japan Wine Challenge 201 AWC Vienna 2016 117
VIGNETI DEL VULTURE Pipoli, Italy For centuries the volcanoes were experienced as a source of destruction and death; today our farmers are compensated for the damage caused by the eruptions of the past centuries by being able to grow vines on a lava soil of incomparable wealth of minerals, which provides the grapes with great complexity. Our vines have struggled for centuries to adapt to this land and today varieties like Aglianico and Greco give their best in these beautifully unspoilt areas. SalesPortfolio. 2
SINGLE VINEYARD "PIANO DEL CERRO" AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE DOC AWARDS 91 POINTS - Wine Spectator 2015 90 POINTS The Chronicle Herald Jan 2016 90 POINTS - Robert Parker 2016 SAKURA AWARD Gold Medal AWC VIENNA 2015 - Silver Medal 2014 - Gold Medal NZ INTERNATIONAL WINE SHOW 2015 Silver Medal 2014 Gold Medal INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2015 Silver Medal 2014 Gold Medal DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARD 2015 Silver INTERNATIONAL DU VIN FRANCE CHALLENGE 2015 Silver BELINER WEIN TROPHY 2015 Gold Medal 119
BIO DYNAMIC "PIANO DEL CERRO" AGLIANICO DEL VULTURE DOC Deep red. Hints of blackberry and blackcurrants mixed with spicy balsamic notes. Great structure, long balsamic finish, persisting aftertaste. 120
VIGNETI ZABU Sicilia, Italy Here in the south, the vines have been completely integrated with the soil since the ancient times, finding a unique natural habitat, the passion of our farmers, and a fantastic team of experienced agronomists and wine makers whose task is to bottle the typical qualities of the Sicilian native grapes.
SINGLE VINEYARD "CHIANTARI" NERO D AVOLA IGT "IL PASSO" NERELLO MASCALESE IGT "IL PASSO VERDE" NERO D AVOLA IGP Organic AWARDS CHAIRMAN S TROPHY Ultimate Wine Challenge SILVER MEDAL Berliner Wein Trophy SILVER MEDAL Sommelier Wine Awards 2015 122
SINGLE VINEYARD "CHIANTARI" NERO D AVOLA IGT Intense ruby red with purplish highlights. Intense aroma, with red fruit, balsamic and floral hints. A great fruit aroma that is characteristic of Nero D Avola. Warm, long-lasting, with aftertaste of wood flowers. GRAPE 100% Nero D Avola 123
SINGLE VINEYARD "IL PASSO" NERELLO MASCALESE IGT Bright ruby red. Vivid, full and intense. Intense aroma of red fruits, spices and red flowers. Warm, full, soft and wellbalanced, with aftertaste of red fruits during the ending. GRAPE 100% Nerello Mascalese "IL PASSO VERDE" NERO D AVOLA IGP Organic Deep ruby The bouquet is full of red and dark fruits, spicy and balsamic (eucalyptus) hints, notes of oak. Full body wine with very long aftertaste. GRAPE 100% Nero D Avola 123