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BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES NOUVEAU 2011

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:55:48 CET

BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES NOUVEAU product by Georges Dubceuf (France)

BETTINI VINO NOVELLO 2011 TERRAZZE RETICHE DI SONDRIO

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:53:51 CET

"VINO NOVELLO" PRODUCT BY CASA VINICOLA F.LLI BETTINI SNC - S.GIACOMO DI TEGLIO (SO)

LA TORRE AGNUS VALT.SUPERIORE DOCG 2004

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:32:23 CET

LA TORRE AGNUS VALT.SUPERIORE DOCG Category: Valtellina Superiore D.O.C.G. Product by: Casa Vinicola La Torre DESCRIPTION Agnus comes from the selection of the best vineyards, produced according to tradition and carefully aged in oak barrels. Alcohol: 13% 100% Nebbiolo Yield 50 quintals per hectare Vines per hectare: 5,000 Microfiltration: Filter 7μm Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks from Nebbiolo grapes. Refinement: Skip about 36 months in used barriques of 2 and 3 step total SO2 (mg / l): 70 Residual sugar (g / l): 0.5 Notes: Vigne in production since 1960. Serving temperature: from 17° to 19° C.. FOOD MATCHING: game, roasted red meants, mature cheeses.

FACCINELLI ORTENSIO LANDO VALT.SUPERIORE DOCG 2007

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:04:03 CET

FACCINELLI ORTENSIO LANDO VALT.SUP.DOCG Category: Valtellina Superiore D.O.C.G. Product by: Azienda Agricola Luca Faccinelli DESCRIPTION Ortensio Lando Valtellina Superiore DOCG Nebbiolo made exclusively from grapes harvested in one of the most valuable of the Valtellina Superiore, the Grumello’s one. "Being in Tilio, said this Teio, whence it Hebbe as the valley, drinking of wine ... which I firmly believe he is the best that the world is drunk. " These words of Lando Hortensius, philosopher, bon vivant and man of letters among the most original of Italian humanism, written in 1548 and referred to his stay in Teglio, in Valtellina, in the court of Azzo Besta, make it a true forerunner of the excellence of wine Valtellina. Therefore, this wine is dedicated to Lando Hortenisius. A great wine that shows, in the words Hortensius Lando, "grateful to the stomach, which is useful to “nerves and playful on the palate”. FOOD MATCHING: game, roasted red meants, mature cheeses.

TERRAZZI ALTI SASSELLA VALTELLINA SUPERIORE DOCG 2009

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:15:02 CET

TERRAZZI ALTI SASSELLA VALTELLINA SUPERIORE DOCG Category: Valtellina Superiore D.O.C.G. - Sassella Product by: Az.Agricola terrazzi Alti di Buzzetti Siro DESCRIPTION Made from a small vineyard in Sassella, this wine is a wine for “a few close friends”. The wine offers a nice view live references garnet jewels, bright and attractive for those nuances that only a perfect transparency can generate. The nose can be found a very pleasant floral reminiscent of rose, iris, iris, then opens to a beautiful vein of cherry and raspberry fruit, humus, light licorice, a refreshing minerality and a fine shade of some cocoa reminiscent Barolo Castiglione Falletto. The taste will convince us to the great balance in all its aspects, the tannin is smooth, not at all aggressive, fresh and exciting firm, vigorous, young, temperament and taste, a structure that plays a lot more on elegance than on the mass making wine fun, but deep, deliciously enjoy without the risk of possible fatigue, you can breathe the fresh air of the hill, the earth, roots and stone. FOOD MATCHING: game, roasted red meants, mature cheeses.

TRIACCA SA MOSCATO ROSA VINO DEL PRESIDENTE

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:08:04 CET

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ARPEPE ROSSO DI VALTELLINA DOC 2009

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:50:08 CEST

AR.PE.PE. ROSSO DI VALTELLINA DOC Category: Rosso di Valtellina DOC Product by: AR.PE.PE. DESCRIPTION Made with only Nebbiolo grapes, thanks to its intriguing simplicity and easy drinkability, this is the perfect wine for every day, while standing up to even the most important occasions. Transparent garnet red, it surprises us with its gentle floral notes, which lead to a fresh, fruity and harmonious taste. Delightful and joyous, it’s easy to match with food but is perfect with all traditional cuisine from Valtellina. To be served in large glasses at 12-14°C. Production area: Grumello and Sassella zone, Municipalities of Sondrio and Montagna in Valtellina. Grape variety: Nebbiolo (Chiavennasca) 100%. Vinification: traditional with maceration of the pressed. Maturation: stainless steel, 3 months in oak wood barrels (50 Hl), at least 3 months in bottle. FOOD MATCHING: Excellent with typical local dishes such as pizzoccheri, sciatt, chiscioi. Organoleptic characteristics: Colour: ruby red. Bouquet: intense, fruit of the forest. Taste: fresh and fruity, harmonic.

DIRUPI VALTELLINA SUPERIORE DOCG 2007

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:29:59 CEST

DIRUPI VALTELLINA SUPERIORE DOCG Category: Valtellina Superiore DOCG Product by: Casa Vinicola Dirupi DESCRIPTION Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo Dirupi vineyards are located in the municipalities of Sondrio, Montagna, Poggiridenti (in Valtellina) in the most suitable areas of the sub Grumello and Valtellina Superiore Inferno areas. Historic vineyards are planted on terraced land located on the side of the Rhaetian Alps of the Valtellina, southern exposure. For harvesting, collecting, by hand, typically occurs in the second to third week of October. The wine provides a de-stemmed and a very soft pressing of grapes, bunches arrive perfectly intact in the cellar, the fermentation takes place in steel with long maceration medium, from 12 to 30 days. It is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels of 225 Lt, then in bottle for a further refinement of 6 months preceding the sale. First yar of production: 2004 Alcoholic content: 13,6°

PLOZZA SEDUZIONE IGT 100 ANNI LINEA BERNINA 2005

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:47:56 CEST

IN OCCASIONE DEL CENTENARIO DELLA DELLA LINEA DEL BERNINA EXPRESS, LA CASA VINICOLA PLOZZA PROPONE IL SUO SEDUZIONE 2005 IN VESTE "TRENINO ROSSO" - ETICHETTA AD HOC PER UN VINO DI PRIMO PIANO NELLA PRODIZIONE PLOZZA.

NEGRI INFERNO CARLO NEGRI 2006

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:23:59 CEST

NEGRI INFERNO CARLO NEGRI 2006 Category: Sassella Valtellina Superiore D.O.C.G. - Inferno Product by: Casa Vinicola Nino Negri DESCRIPTION Grapes: 100% nebbiolo – chiavennasca. The vinification and the maturation: The bunches collected by hand from 10 to 20 October, were vinified by the red wine method with temperature-controlled fermentation. The maceration lasted 8 days. After a stay in stainless steel, 50% of the wine was transferred into small once and twice used oak barrels while 50% went into 30-50 hl oak vats. The wine: The Inferno has a deep garnet in color, strong bouquet and composite, with notes of bitter spices (clove, cinnamon), dried flowers (pink, purple) and plum jam and taste is smooth, round, with great personality. It 's a long-lived wine, and excellent balance of backbone material suitable for long aging. Optimum keeping: 6/10 years in bottles stored horizontally in cool, dark conditions. Serving temperature: 18° C. FOOD MATCHES: roast red meats, lamb, kid, game, mature cheeses.

PLOZZA SELEZIONE IGT 2005

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:58:45 CEST

PLOZZA SELEZIONE IGT 2005 Category: I.G.T. Rosso Product by: Casa Vinicola Plozza DESCRIPTION With its deep garned red colour, this still young, anniversary wine proves to have an interesting bouquet once poured, reminiscent of stewed plums, black cherries, cedar wood and freshly polished leather. The longer you inhale it, the more complex the aroma of glaceed fruits, dark chocolates and a little pipe tobacco. The pleasure continues on the palate, particularly as this wine expertly combines two souls dwelling in one body. On the one hand, there is its dynamic freshness, on the other hand its tradidional warmth. You will first experience the aroma of a touch of gooseberries and orange sherbet, a few seconds later of raisins and cinnamon parfait. And its finale is just as exciting, not to mention the fine, almost silky tannins that provide the structure for the balanced fruitiness of the wine. Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo Alcohol content: 14% Vol. Shelf life: 15 anni Drinking temperature: 18°-20°C. FOOD MATCHING: It is perfect with Valtellina typical hard cheeses (for example 4-5 years old Bitto).

PLOZZA INTRIGO 2008 V.d.T. NEBBIOLO+PINOT NERO

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:32:02 CEST

PLOZZA INTRIGO 2007 V.d.T. NEBBIOLO+PINOT NERO Category: Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio I.G.T. - Rosso Product by: Casa Vinicola Plozza DESCRIPTION The “Intrigo” is an assemblage made of 60% Nebbiolo grapes from Veltlin and 40% Pinot Noir. Pnot Noir and Nebbiolo grapes are rather light in colour. Thus, the wine as a light, crimson shine to it. The charm of the Pinot Noir grape welcomes you when you take your first whiff, with its wonderful, fruity scent of wild strawberries, blackcurrants and pepper. On the palate, the Nebbiolo takes centre stage. Its delicate, slightly dusty tannins mix with floral notes reminiscent of violets and withered roses. The finale is marked by elegance, finesse and intellect – three characteristics that form the basis of great Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo wines. They need time to unfold their true greatness. Grapes: Nebbiolo 60% and Pinot Noir 40% Alcohol content: 14 % Vol. Shelf life: 10-12 years Drinking temperature 18° - 20° C. FOOD MATCHING: the wine goes excellently with red meat, venison and mature cheese.

PREVOSTINI SANTARITA ROSSO DI VALT. DOC 2008

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:00:01 CET

PREVOSTINI SANTARITA ROSSO DI VALT. DOC 2008 Category: Rosso di Valtellina D.O.C. Product by: Mamete Prevostini Production area: It includes the whole wine-growing area of Valtellina D.O.C., mainly the least sloping grounds. Grape variety: Nebbiolo 100% (partly dried) Yield per hectare: 32 hl Vinification: Fermentation follows a 3 days maceration of crushed grapes; eight-months ageingin steel. Main peculiarities: Bright ruby red colour. Fragrant and fruity scent with wild fruits smell, agreeably dry and fresh flavour. FOOD MATCHING: It is ideal with pizzoccheri, sciatt, chisoi, the main typical valtellina dishes.

BRANCAIA FONTERUTOLI WIDMER 1,5

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:00:20 CEST

BRANCAIA FONTERUTOLI WIDMER 1,5 2001 AND 1997 Category: TOSCANA I.G.T. Product by: Fonterutoli Widmer DESCRIPTION As ruby significantly concentrated almost impenetrable and consistent. Olfactory impact heavily incisive, deep laid out on a wide range from which stand out sweet scents of ripe fruit, blackberry and black cherry, spicy, undergrowth, tostaura, chocolate and balsamic notes. Enveloping and dense on the palate, full bodied, it offers very compact tannins and nuances final with memories of chocolate. WOODEN BOX FOR BOTTLE Grapes: 50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification: harvest period is from the beginning of September until the beginning of October. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel at 30°-32° C.; must contact is 20 days. The Malolactic fermentation is made in barriques immediately following the alcoholic fermentation.ù Maturation Method: two thirds in new, one third in used barriques for 20 months plus 4 months in the bottle. Alcoholic content:14,5 vol%. Organoleptic Characteristics: Intense ruby colour, sometimes impenetrable, from shades of violet. It has a young wine perfume, which has a fully integrated plant with the sweet fruit of raspberry and strawberry. A close, a nice spicy black pepper, clove and sweet tobacco. The mouth shows immediately a great softness: to accentuate the feeling there is a fine tannin and a concentration above the average. The complex and long finish dominated by a pleasant aftertaste of chocolate. FOOD MATCHING:as a rule, food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game, darkfeathered game such as pigeon or pheasant.

CONCERTO DI FONTERUTOLI 0,75 1993

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:12:58 CEST

CONCERTO DI FONTERUTOLI 0,75 1993 Category: TOSCANA I.G.T. Product by: Castello di Fonterutoli - Mazzei DESCRPTION The Concert Fonterutoli is a "supertuscan" made from a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The history of Mazzei is intertwined since the Middle Ages with the history of Chianti. In addition to the Chianti vineyards of Castello di Fonterutoli (117 hectares of vineyard, divided into five zones: Fonterutoli, Siepi, Badiola, Belvedere and Caggio, the company acquired in March 2006), belong to the family Mazzei also held Belguardo and Zisola, respectively located in Tuscany and in South Eastern Sicily, which put the brand Mazzei of the most important Italian wine in the world, thanks to a productive approach perfectly capable of combining tradition and innovation. The concert today is no longer produced but is certainly a wine that has assumed a place of absolute supremacy in the Mazzei company. Vinification and ageing: the collection was strictly done by hand, with selection of the bunches in the manic stage of harvest and before the wine, the fermentation strictly separate Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. The ageing is done in barrels for 18 months followed by a minimum of six months in bottle. Alcoholic content: 13% Vol. Organoleptic characteristics: It has dark purple in colour, it shows a very intense aroma and lacquered liquorice. On the palate it is compact, concentrated, intense, very tasty, with fruit and almost syrupy consistency. Fine tannin. FOOD MATCHING: it is ideal for products and typical dishes of Tuscany. Ideal with game, roasts and stracotto.

MERLOT LA BRACCESCA ANTINORI 0,75 1997

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:50:34 CEST

MERLOT LA BRACCESCA ANTINORI 0,75 1997 Category: TOSCANA I.G.T. Product by: ANTINORI DESCRIPTION The Braccesca Estate, the first acquisition by Marchesi Antinori date back to 1990, is located a few kilometers from Montepulciano, in the quadrant south-east of Tuscany, on the border with Umbria. It has a total area of 380 hectares, divided into two parts: the main one, of 294 hectares, of which 151 are currently planted with vines, is situated between the town of Montepulciano and Cortona. Vinification and ageing: Merlot grapes come from vineyards of Fattoria La Braccesca. Recently completed the alcoholic fermentation, the wine was placed in barrels for an aging period of about 14 months. Has subsequently been further refined for nearly a year in bottle. Alcoholic content: 13,5% vol. Organoleptic Characteristics: Very full red colour wine; its perfume is intense and fruity with hints of vanilla. The taste is rich and well-structured and very persistent. FOOD MATCHING: the serving temperature is around 18 ° C. It 'a very good table wine, which goes well with roasts and game.

IL PARETO TENUTA NOZZOLE 1997

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:21:17 CEST

IL PARETO TENUTA NOZZOLE 1997 Category: TOSCANA I.G.T. Product by: Tenuta Nozzole About Tenuta Nozzole This historic estate is located in the Chianti Classico region at Passo dei Pecorai, Greve in Chianti (30 Km south of Florence). Part of the Folonari family since 1971, the estate consists of 385 hectares with more than 70 planted with vineyards. The estate dates back to 1300 and is well known for the quality of its wines. The Fattoria di Nozzole was first mentioned in the Cronache Fiorentine by Villani, an author of Tuscan history. In addition to "Pareto", a classic among Super Tuscans, the vineyards also produce Nozzole Chianti Classico, "La Forra" Chianti Classico Riserva and "Le Bruniche" Chardonnay. In 2005, the estate’s newest product will debut: “Villa di Nozzole” Special Selection Chianti Classico 2003. Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification: Made with grapes of the same name cultivated at the Tenuta di Nozzole in the Greve in Chianti region at an altitude of approximately 300 meters. Ageing: 16/18 months in new french oak barrels. Refinig in bottle for at least 6 months. Organoleptic characteristics: Colour: very intense ruby red. Bouquet: aromas of vanilla and forest berries. Taste: dry, persistent, elegant, with soft tannins throughout. Serving Temperature: 20/21°C. FOOD MATCHING: accompanies roasted and other meats, game and aged cheeses.

CASTELLO BANFI SUMMUS 1997

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:09:19 CEST

CASTELLO BANFI SUMMUS 1997 Category: TOSCANA I.G.T. Product by: Castello Banfi Montalcino DESCRIPTION The territory of Montalcino is Tuscan grape par excellence. the Sangiovese combined with Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah gives birth to a rare Supertuscan of structure and character. Produced only in great vintages is one of the best examples of the capacity to join innovations with the wise tradition. Grapes: Sangiovese – cloni provenienti da selezione interna – (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Syrah (20%). Vinification and ageing: produced only in the best vintages: the three varieties are vinified separately by maceration from 10 to 18 days. After fermentation, the wines produced from each variety of grapes are transferred in barrels and they remain separated for 12 months. Subsequently it is produced the blend, which continues its retting timber for other 8-10 months. Then there is an aging in bottle for 6 months. Alcoholic content: 13-13,5% vol. Organoleptic characteristics: Colour: very intense ruby red. Perfume: it is rich and wide. The characters of Cabernet and Syrah create an explosion of sensations. Taste:full flavor, powerful, muscular, but balanced. Long and persistent finish. FOOD MATCHING: this elegant and important wine well accompany red meat dishes and mature cheeses.

FRESCOBALDI LUCENTE 2000-1996

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:39:07 CEST

FRESCOBALDI LUCENTE 2000 AND 1996 Category: TOSCANA I.G.T. - Supertuscan Product by: Marchesi Dè Frescobaldi DESCRIPTION The strict selection practiced in the production of Luce gave to Lamberto Frescobaldi, the wine maker, the opportunity to exploit the precious harvest of Sangiovese and Merlot to create Lucente. The blend of Lucente is completed with Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 15 months in barrique barrels of Montalcino, and is bottled locally. Lucente shows a typical Tuscan presenting with excellent body and a complex aroma. The first vintage was 1995, and it was presented in the spring of 1998. Grapes: 20 % Merlot, 35% sangiovese, 15% Cabernet-Sauvignon. Ageing : 12 months in wooden barrels. Organoleptic characteristics: Colour: bright ruby red color of considerable concentration and texture. Perfume: olfactory notes are elegant and balanced: first mild vanilla scent, made from the finest fresh balsamic scent. Then the bag is enriched with aromatic tertiary known as fur and leather, which are also space for notes and cherry jam. Taste: the mouth is surrounded by a wide body, which is held regularly, where the tannins are very good plot, fine and thin, but still alive and effective. The finish is sweet, tasty, attractive. FOOD MATCHING: Lucente is the wine of a high class and personality but also versatile, it is the ideal companion for refined menu based on regional and international cuisines.

BRANCAIA FONTERUTOLI WIDMER 0,75 2001-2000-1997

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:55:30 CEST

BRANCAIA FONTERUTOLI WIDMER 0,75 2001-2000 and 1997 vintages Category: TOSCANA I.G.T. Product by: Fonterutoli Widmer DESCRIPTION The top-product of the Brancaia brand. The Supertuscan IL BLU proves the performance of Brancaia in terms of elegance, complexity and intensity. Until the 1997 vintage, the wines of Brancaia were made in the cellar of the family Mazzei, owner of Castello di Fonterutoli under the direction of Barbara Kronenberg-Widmer, daughter of the owners, at the head of the company. Formerly called Brancaia only from 2000 and renamed "The Blue", Brancaia is the best product of this company. The owners are Brigitte and Bruno Widmer, from Switzerland, but the effective maker of Brancaia is the famous winemaker Carlo Ferrini, elected by the Wine Enthusiast magazine as the best winemaker in the world for 2007. Grapes: 50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification: harvest period is from the beginning of September until the beginning of October. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel at 30°-32° C.; must contact is 20 days. The Malolactic fermentation is made in barriques immediately following the alcoholic fermentation.ù Maturation Method: two thirds in new, one third in used barriques for 20 months plus 4 months in the bottle. Alcoholic content: 14,5 vol%. Organoleptic characteristics: Colour: ruby red. Perfume: the Brancaia reveals immediately all its enveloping intensity, "stunned" the taster with a kaleidoscope of sensations odorous: ripe fruit, oriental spices, hints of roasted notes of underbrush, timber, tobacco sweet, hints of cocoa. Taste: in the mouth is powerful, of great volume and smoothness, with good correspondence taste-olfactory. The persistence is quite long. FOOD MATCHING: as a rule, food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game, darkfeathered game such as pigeon or pheasant. Note: the 2001 vintage is one of the best vintages in Tuscany.