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Established in 1858 by the first king of Italy, Fontanafredda is now the single largest contiguous wine estete in the Langhe region, with a fierce commitment to organic viticulture as well as woodland regeneration. The Platinum label represents the unique tradition of the Estate and more than 160 years of history. This is a fresh, young Gavi, highlighting the fruity and floral attributes of the Cortese variety. Light straw-yellow with greenish highlights. A full and elegant bouquet of lemons, white flowers, and green apples, with citrus flavours on the palate, a soft, supply roundness, finishing with a pleasant fruit sweatness and an attractive, green apple peel crunchiness.

Cantina Vallebelbo is located in Piemonte, in the small village of Santo Stefano Belbo, between the provinces of Cuneo and Asti. The name of the winery is inspired by the river Belbo that runs through the valley. Over the centuries, the river has shaped the surrounding hills, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Very bright crimson red color, with intense aromas of redcurrants and complex notes of dusty baked earth. Very juicy berries on the palate with sweet, plump red fruits on the mid-palate in particular, supported by floral notes and prominent but refined Nebbiolo tannins. An excellent, well-priced introduction to this classic Italian variety.

Nero Davola is one of Italy’s most important indigenous red varieties. Named after its historic birthplace around the town of Avola in southeastern Sicily, it is most widely planted in Sicily and accounts for the largest share of red wines produced on the island. Today Nero Davola is the primary grape used in the majority of Sicily’s best red wines. Colour - Deep red colour. Bouquet - Multiple aromas on the nose, especially notes of black cherry, spice and liquorice. Flavour - A lively personality with soft, long lasting tannins. Food Pairing - The high acidity that characterizes Nero. Davola means it will work well with any of your favourite tomato based recipes. For the lighter styles think grilled fish and light meats in Mediterranean style dishes.

Wine Making Process - The leggero appassimento (light drying) technique consists in reducing the water present in the grape. Dehydration produces an increase in the sugar content of the grape. The resulting wine exhibits exuberant hints of red fruits and a complex and elegant tannic texture. After the harvest, the grapes undergo a soft pressing, followed by maceration at a controlled temperature. Once fermentation is complete, the wine rests in stainless steel vats before completing its maturation in the bottle. Colour - Solco catches the eye with its intense red, enriched with precious purple shades. Bouquet - The nose reveals unmistakable aromas of red fruits, among which cherry and black cherry stand out, wrapped in the gentle embrace of sweet spices. Flavour -A full body wine that never loses its refined elegance. The silky tannic texture offers the palate a pleasant sensation of softness with a long and persistent finish. Recommended With - It goes perfectly with roasts, red meats, game and cheeses. Serving Temperature - 18 – 20 degrees C.

Vineyards - In the uncontaminated territory of Los Pandos, a generous land hosts our old vineyards inherited from a millenary tradition. A pure blue sky and perfect microclimate with important thermic excursions even in the hottest months, the right conditions are created this outstanding aromatic structure and perfect balanced in acidity. Colour - Cherry red. Bouquet - Clean and bright with incredible intensity. The fruitfulness from the Monastrell varietal has been preserved, with subtle confit fruit flavours, blended with smokey hints and roasted tones from the gently toasted French oak barrels. Palate - Well balanced and fresh on the palate. Lively, full bodied with great acidity and noble and smooth tannins. Recommended With - Ideal with deep flavoured stews, rich meats, pasta with mushrooms, dried meat such as Spanish ham and cured cheese. Serving Temperature - 16 – 18 Degrees C.

Crushing and stalk stripping, ,pressing and cooling are carried out in a few seconds down to -1 ° C in an inert atmosphere. Static clarification of the must. Fermentation at 12°C to extract much aromatic as possible. 80% of the juice is fermented in stainless-steel tanks, the other 20% in oak barrels of 40hl. Colour - Straw yellow with greenish highlights. Bouquet - Aromas of white pulp fruit, especially pears. Flavour - Balsamic notes that reveal the good quality of the wood. Recommended With - Perfect with lobster, cream of vegetable soup and smoked fish, we also suggest it with roasted chicken. Serving Temperature - 10 – 12 degrees C.

VINEYARDS : The vineyards are situated around the towns of Ortona, San Salvo and Pollutri on the Adriatic coast of the Abruzzo region. Facing south east, vines are planted on a mix of clay and limestone soils and are trained on both Guyot and Pergola systems. VINIFICATION : Once the grapes were received at the winery, they were gently crushed and destemmed. The grapes then underwent a cold maceration for 4 days. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 24 – 26 Degrees C for 8 – 10 days. This wine received no oak ageing to preserve the vibrancy of the fruit. COLOUR : Ruby red with garnet highlights. BOUQUET : Intense, persistent and fruity with a strong aroma of wild berries. FLAVOUR : Full bodied, well balanced, slightly tannic with a clean aftertaste. RECOMMENDED WITH : Excellent with all the typical courses of Italian traditional cooking. SERVING TEMPERATURE : 16 – 18 degrees C. AWARDS: Grand Gold Mundus Vini Best Of Show Spring Tasting Mundus Vini Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy.

Wine Making Process - Organic Chianti is produced following EU directives and under the strict control of the QC&I, an organism recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture. The grapes are produced exclusively with agronomic techniques which ensure maximum respect for the environment, forbidding the use of synthetic parasitic ides, and herbicides for controlling the growth of weeds. The only fertilisers permitted;are natural, organic composts. Sustainability is at the forefront of Piccini Così. All packaging components used for a bottle of Piccini Cosi’ are lightweight, recyclable and eco-sustainable: cotton fibre paper, light bottle, capsule, natural cork and punctured carton with removable printed side. Simply Natural, Cosi’ to sustainable, Cosi’ to making the natural choice. Fermentation - A selection of Sangiovese grapes, identified uniquely with the soil of Tuscany, is processed at a controlled temperature with a short period of maceration;following the traditional red fermentation method . Colour - Ruby red in colour. Bouquet - An intense classic sangiovese nose, black cherry, redcurrant and just a touch of floral notes that remind of violets. Flavour - Full and beautifully etched on the palate, with excellent depth and structure. The ripe, substantial tannins are buried in fruit on the finish. Recommended With - Piccini Organic Chianti has the body to accompany roasts, meats, veal and cheeses very effectively. Serving Temperature - 18 – 20 degrees C.

The taste is soft at the start, then savory and lively, with good structure, with excellent alcoholic balance. The persistence of aromas makes the drink pleasant, leaving a slight and typical bitter note. Perfect as an aperitif with cheese puffs or pieces of Sardinian ham, dishes with fresh bottarga, savory pies with vegetables, dishes with shellfish and seafood, tasty fish and medium fat cooked or grilled. Very good with pecorino cheese and semi-matured vaccines. Awards: Gold Medal Mundus Vini 95 Points Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani di Luca Maro.