PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Riserva Montefico, Barbaresco DOCG

Monte dei Cocci Fiano Minutolo is the result of traditional winemaking with a modern approach. The fruit is from the heart of Itria Valley in Puglia, grown at 450 metres. The Fiano Minutolo grape is highly aromatic and the wine produced displays flavours and aromas of flowers and sweet herbs with fresh yellow fruit. Highly enjoyable as an aperitive, and perfect with light dishes.

Roberto Voerzio Fossati Barolo The Fossati is a descentdaent of the Fossati Case Nere 10 Anni Riserva. This wine offers a dual education in the power and robustness of relatively younger vineyard Barolo (it is more Barolo than La Morra) and the lamentable predictability of Italian bureaucratic nonsense. Owing to a change in the regulations, Roberto Voerzio had to change tack from his doppio cru reserve Barolo, known as Fossati Case Nere, as producers can only put the name of the winery, the region, sub-region or the particular cru on the label. You might think this is a reasonable stipulation, and, in truth, it is. What was so predictably lamentable is that it took so long. Now Roberto keeps the Case Nere for his Riserva and the Fossati for the Young Turk of Barolo that we may enjoy now. The 2015 was the first vintage of this wine.

Roberto Voerzio Cerequio Barolo The south/southeast-facing vineyard of Cerequioone of the most prestigious Crus in the commune of La Morra if not all of Barolosits at 270-320m asl. The older vines are pruned for low yields with an aggressive green harvest followed by trimming the bunches to about 500g of fruit per plant. The fruit is harvested by hand (in late September, early October) and fermented on indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged for two years in older French oak barrels and 20 hectolitre botti followed by an additional eight months in tank. It spends further eight months in bottle before release.

Giodo La Quinta Toscana IGT La Quinta comes from younger vines (7-12 years old) and spends 12 months in 700-2500 ltr oak barrels. It is a brilliant wine; if ever there was a wine with the Carlo Ferrini stamp on it, the La Quinta would be it. Its vibrant, pure and elegant; it is the pure essence of Sangiovese.

Bright and lifted aromas of lemon zest, white florals and hints of sea spray. Refreshing with delicate flavours of citrus and white stone fruits, the palate has a lovey texture with great drive and a moreish finish.

A wine with an opposing soul between seriousness and lightness. Fresh and sapid flavours combine with wild flowers and ripe friut aromas

Medium bodied, round and pleasant with a great balance. Long and clean, spicy finish. Easy to drink well with rich pasta dishes, white meat and cheese. Delicious with cream soups and grilled fish.

The Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2023 is a stunning representation of the renowned winemaking of Ornellaia in Italy. This vintage showcases a beautiful pale straw color, with hints of green that glisten in the light. The aromas are vibrant and seductive, with notes of white flowers, ripe pear, and a touch of citrus. On the palate, this wine boasts a perfect balance of crisp acidity and elegant texture, with flavors of juicy peach, tangy grapefruit, and a touch of honeydew melon. The finish is long and refreshing, leaving a lingering mineral note that invites you to take another sip. This wine is a true expression of the terroir, showcasing the best of Italian white wines. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to witness its full potential.