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Montefalco Collepiano 1999, Arnaldo Caprai
Complex and rich structure. The Caprai Montefalco Collepiano 1999 is expertly blended from the Sagrantino grape. Intense ruby color, wild fruit, leather and vanilla aromas. Powerful, harmonic and elegant. Warm with a long-lasting palate, this wine pairs well with poultry, beef, veal and pasta. Aged for 30 months (12 in French barrique (60% new). 94 point rating.
Barbaresco 1989, Gaja
Angelo Gaja, a legend in his lifetime and the producer of the Gaja Barbaresco 1989 which is expertly blended from 100 percent Nebbiolo grape to provide a bouquet of red fruit. Dry with a satisfying palate, this outstanding red wine is an excellent choice to accompany beef, lamb, game and pasta cuisine.
Langhe Sperss 1997, Gaja
The Gaja Langhe Sperss 1997 is expertly blended from the Nebbiolo grape to provide an earthy and fruity aroma. A superb Sperss, with refined aromas of minerals, flowers, berries and just a hint of mint. Full-bodied and powerful, with chewy tannins and a long berry, cherry and mineral aftertaste. Impressive structure. This red wine is an excellent choice to accompany beef, lamb, game and pasta cuisine. Best after 2005. 2,000 cases made. Gaja was never a great sustainer of the thesis that Barbaresco/Barolo should be 100 per cent Nebbiolo. In the late 1990s, Gaja decided to re-classify his Barolos, Sperss and Conteisa, as Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, which permits an addition of 15% of other grapes recommended or authorized for the province of Cuneo (could be Barbera or Cabernet Sauvignon; Gaja claims the former).
Barolo Sperss 1990, Gaja
The 1990 Gaja Langhe Sperrs now re-classified as Gaja Barolo Sperrs is expertly blended from 100% Nebbiolo grape to provide an aroma of roses, black fruits, smoke and a hint of tar. Outstanding, full-bodied with a moderately tannic finish, this wine is an excellent choice to accompany beef, lamb, game and pasta cuisine.
Barolo La Serra 1997, Marcarini
The Marcarini Barolo La Serra 1997 is expertly blended from the Nebbiolo grape. Full-bodied with soft tannins and a fruity, pretty aftertaste. Notes of strawberry, mineral and plum, with hints of mint. Up-front, delicious, well-balanced and round with a velvet texture and fresh acidity, this wine is an excellent choice to accompany beef, lamb, game and pasta cuisine. Better with bottle age.
Barolo Castiglione 1995, Oddero
Featuring a ruby red colour with light garnet reflections, the Oddero Barolo Castiglione 1995 is expertly blended from the Nebbiolo grape to provide wonderfully deep fruit aromas that mingle with smoke, tar and wet earth in this dense but elegant Barolo. Ripe but not overdone, subtle oak accents shine the spotlight and ripe fruit. Tannins are firm but also ripe and sweet. With a long-lasting palate, this wine pairs well with beef, lamb, game and pasta.
Ferrari Perlé Zero, Fratelli Lunelli
Featuring a straw yellow colour with pale golden highlights, The Lunelli Ferrari Perlé Zero is expertly blended to produce an aromatic richness of extraordinary expressiveness. Dominated by hints of Reinette apples and citrus fruits, accompanied by tones of white peach and almond blossom and toast-like notes. Slight almond finish of great persistence. Unmistakable fruity, dry and tangy with a satisfying palate, this wine is an excellent choice as an aperitif or to accompany appetizers and seafood dishes.
Ferrari Perlé, Fratelli Lunelli
Pale golden highlights adorn its straw yellow colour, the Lunelli Ferrari Perlé is expertly blended to produce a bouquet of Reinette apples, citrus fruits and almond blossom, with hints of toast-like notes. Unmistakable fruity, elegant and harmonious, this wine produces an extraordinarily fine and persistent perlage. It is an excellent choice to accompany seafood dishes.
Franciacorta Alma Cuvee, Bellavista
Straw yellow in colour with greenish highlights and a fine, continuous bead, the Bellavista Brut Franciacorta Alma Cuvee is expertly blended to produce a complex bouquet of ripe fruit to fresh flowers, vanilla and pastry. Mineral, fresh and vibrant, this wine has a long-lasting, harmonious finish. It is an excellent choice as an aperitif or to accompany appetizers, mild and soft cheeses, lean fish and shellfish dishes. The blend consists of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Biano.
Franciacorta Brut, Contadi Castaldi
Fresh, Sparkling wine, brilliant yellow with greenish reflections, the Contadi Franciacorta Brut is expertly blended to exude fresh scents of lime flower, pleasant nuances of citrus, white peach and green pepper. Tense and vertical, pleasant, flavoury trace and long finish. Crisp, fresh, refined and full-bodied, this wine has an enjoyable palate, making it an excellent choice as an aperitif or to accompany appetizers, mild and soft cheeses, lean fish and shellfish dishes. Blend consists of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero, Pinot Biano.
Prosecco Gold Brut, Bottega
Pale straw yellow in colour, brilliant with a rich and persistent foam, the Bottega Gold Prosecco Gold Brut is expertly blended from Glera grapes. Clear, characteristic, fruity and flowery with scents of golden apple, williams pear, acacia flowers and lily. Fresh, harmonious and elegant, this wine produces an extraordinarily fine and persistent perlage. It is an excellent choice as an aperitif and in cocktails or to accompany appetizers starters, light first courses, fish dishes, grilled white meats and vegetable dishes.
Giulio Ferrari Riserva 2007, Fratelli Lunelli
Brilliant yellow with golden highlights, the Fratelli Lunelli Giulio Ferrari Riserva 2007 is expertly blended with Chardonnay. Elegant and well-balanced, with velvety, well-knit fruit that is redolent of vanilla, acacia honey and freshly-mown hay, combined with attractive floral notes. Creamy with a velvety body, this wine produces an extraordinarily fine and persistent perlage.
Ferrari Brut, Fratelli Lunelli
Featuring a lively, bright straw yellow colour with slight green reflections, the Fratelli Lunelli Ferrari Brut is clean and balanced in taste, with a slight and pleasant finish of ripe fruit and a hint of bread crust. On the nose, fresh and lasting, with significant overtones of ripe golden apples, wildflowers and a subtle and delicate fragrance of yeast. Harmonious and well-balanced and produces a fine and persistent perlage. It is an excellent choice as an aperitif or to accompany lighter dishes.
Valdobbiadene Brut, Col Vetoraz
The Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Brut is expertly blended to exude an aroma of fruits and floral notes. A delicate nose of peaches and pears leads to a dry, smooth and intense palate with subtle notes of white blossoms, orchard fruits, and a touch of toasted bread. Classic, delicate, refreshing profile that urges you to pour it early and often, much as Italians do for their friends and family. Dry, intense and harmonious on the palate, this wine is an excellent choice as an aperitif or to accompany delicately flavoured, refined meals such as appetizers, shellfish, cured meat and vegetarian dishes.
Valdobbiadene Extra Dry, Col Vetoraz
A very refined Prosecco, the Col Vetoraz Valdobbiadene Extra Dry is expertly blended to exude a delicate and fruity aroma with notes of citrus peach, pear and apple. The sharp and toned acidity brought it down to a perfect balance one highly elegant Prosecco from Lago di Garda. This wine is an excellent choice as an aperitif or to accompany delicately flavoured, refined meals such as appetizers, shellfish, cured meat and vegetarian dishes.
Prosecco Blue’ Millesimato, Val D’Oca
The Val D'Oca Prosecco Blue' Millesimato is a very fresh prosecco with fruity notes. Well-balanced, soft and full with a very pleasant aftertaste and a fine persistent perlage, this wine is an excellent choice as an aperitif or to accompany appetizers, snacks, shellfish, cured meat and vegetarian dishes.
Prosecco Extra Dry, Filipetti
Featuring a straw yellow colour with green reflections, the Filipetti Prosecco Extra Dry is expertly blended to provide a bouquet that is very fresh with pleasant fruity notes. Well-balanced, soft and full with good length, this delicate wine is an excellent choice as an aperitif or to accompany appetizers, fish dishes and delicate dishes.
Cannonau di Sardegna 2019, Mora & Memo
Expertly blended from the Cannonau grape, the Mora & Memo Cannonau di Sardegna 2019 provides a delicious bouquet of red berries, spices and coffee. Smooth and elegant tannins in a great structure and complexity. Sweet and fruity, intense ruby red colour with violet reflections, this dry red wine is perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes, including poultry, beef, lamb and pasta.
Maso Montalto 2018, Lunelli
Expertly blended from 100% Pinot Nero grapes, the Lunelli Pinot Nero Maso Montalto boasts fine perfumes of fruits, blackcurrants, blackberries, cherries and raspberries with traces of spice from the wood. Well-balanced, warm with a concentrated structure and elegant tannins, fruity sensations and fascinating spicy hints with a long-lasting palate. This wine is best served at 18° C, it is an excellent aperitif and pairs well with aged cheese, game and roasts.
Amarone Valpolicella 2016, Rocca Sveva
Featuring an intense rich ruby colour with garnet highlights, the Rocca Sveva Amarone Valpolicella 2016 is exquisitely blended to produce a large and exuberant aroma varied with fruity cherries and berries, background spicy, minty and balsamic. In the mouth feeling of warmth and softness, the taste is concentrated and persistent. Full-bodied, with a long-lasting palate, this red wine is an excellent choice to pair with red meats, chocolate and cheese. 91 point rating.
Valpolicella Superiore 2018, Rocca Sveva
Featuring a bright ruby red colour, the Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Superiore 2018 is exquisitely blended to produce a bouquet of red berry fruit and black cherry notes. Intense, well-balanced with elegant tannin and a long-lasting palate, this red wine is an excellent choice to pair with red meats, roasts, cheeses, cold cuts, pasta dishes.