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Bonacchi Gentilesco Chianti DOCG 2021
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A wine with a name that contains its characteristics.
Blending: Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 10%
WINEMAKING AND AGING: Stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Aging in stainless steel tanks
COLOR: Intense bright red
AROMA: Intense aroma of fruit, fresh and pleasant
TASTE: Fine and delicate wine, elegant in its simplicity
FOOD PAIRING: A wine for every meal, that can pair with first courses with tomato sauce and meat preparations
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18°C
RECOMMENDED GLASS: Burgundy glass
ABV 12.5%
Capanna 2015 Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG
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TYPE: DOCG
BLEND: 100% Sangiovese carefully selected in the oldest vineyards.
VINIFICATION: Alcoholic fermentation with maceration of the skins (25-30 days) at a controlled temperature and spontaneous malolactic fermentation, both in truncated cone-shaped Slavonian oak vats.
AGEING: In Slavonian oak casks of 10 to 32 hl for about 34-38 months; followed by ageing in bottles for at least 6 months.
NOTE: Colour: deep ruby red colour with garnet hues.
Bouquet: ethereal, of red fruit and vanilla, persistent.
Taste: harmonious, excellent tannicity and structure, very persistent.
Food pairings: roast red meats, game and aged cheeses.
"Plums and dried flowers with violets and lavender and hints of sandalwood. Full-bodied, dense and fruity with a big and juicy palate, yet the round and firm tannins hold it all together and give it form." - James Suckling
"Capanna is one of the pillars of the Montalcino denomination. Giuseppe Cencioni purchased the estate in 1957 and it has been family-run ever since. Today, Cencioni's grandsons Patrizio and Amedeo tend the vineyard and the cellar, remaining true to Capanna's style which is restrained and firm rather than flashy or fleshy. Captivating savoury aromas reverberate as blood and rust notes on the palate. Dense fruit - typical of this vintage - is hemmed in by commanding tannins while tangy acidity cuts through the core." - Decanter
"Though backed by stiff tannins, the cherry and strawberry flavors at the core are pure and defined. Earth, iron and woodsy elements accent the fruit. Rights itself in the end, showing fine equilibrium." - Wine Spectator
"Bright deep red. Musky, bracing aromas and flavors of red cherry and orange peel, tarragon and violet. Full and tactile, with racy acidity giving the wine’s deep flavors real cut and grip. Finishes with lingering saline nuances on the clean, refined back end. A rather uncompromising style of Brunello, but very true to type; this will also age extremely well. Capanna has always made excellent solid, traditional Brunellos, but it strikes me as being an estate on a real roll of late." - Vinous
ABV 14.5%
Marchese Antinori 2018 Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
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Classification: DOCG Riserva
Vinification: Upon arrival in the cellar, the clusters were destemmed and gently crushed: the must was transferred into stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred in about one week’s time. Maceration on the skins was managed with gentle pump overs and délestage (rack and return) for an intense extraction while preserving elegant and supple tannins. Malolactic fermentation, which took place spontaneously, was completed by the end of the year. The wine was then blended and went into French and Hungarian oak barriques for approximately one year. Marchese Antinori Riserva was bottled and then aged in the bottle for an additional twelve-month period before being released.
Historical Data: The Tignanello estate is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico production zone, nestled between the valleys of the Greve and Pesa rivers, and extends over close to 800 total acres (319 hectares), some 130 of which (415 hectares) are planted to vines. The vineyards consist principally of the native Sangiovese grape along with such nontraditional varieties as Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The Marchese Antinori is an historic wine of the Antinori cellars which, since 2011, is produced from the grapes of the Tignanello estate. It is a wine which presents itself as the full expression of the quality and elegance of the Sangiovese of this part of Tuscany.
Tasting Notes: Marchese Antinori is ruby red in color. On the nose intense notes of morello cherries, violets and lavender and slight sensations of iron typical of Sangiovese and spicy notes of tobacco and leather; its bouquet is completed by delicate hints of vanilla and cocoa powder. Its palate is mouth-filling, generous and lively with an excellent compact tannins that give it a lengthy persistent finish. Exceptional aftertaste characterized by red fruit and licorice.
Vintage: 2018
Alcohol content: 14%
Volume: 750ml
Amarone della Vapolicella Classico DOCG Campagnola 2018
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Region: Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto.
Grapes: Corvina Veronese 70%, Corvinone Veronese 20% and Rondinella 10%. Bunches are hand picked and rigorously selected at the end of September.
Drying process: Traditional natural drying of the grapes from the end of September for about 100 days, with a natural drop of 35-40% in weight. Great care is taken to check the integrity of the grapes and the health of the bunches. During this slow process the berry undergoes transformations that give it great concentration and an intense bouquet.
Vinification. Soft pressing of the dried grapes in December/ January. Fermentation at controlled temperature and maceration on the skins for about 30 days, with 1/2 daily pumping over.
Ageing: The wine is aged in 20 hl Slavonian oak barrels for about 30 months.
Tasting notes: Deep garnet red colour. Ethereal, vanilla and spicy bouquet, with hints of black cherry, bitter almond and plum. Full, warm, persistent and velvety taste.
Analysis. Total acidity 5,60 g/l; Residual sugar 5,3 g/l; Dry extract 32-33 g/l.
Food pairings: A great red wine, ideal with meat dishes, sliced beef, braised meats, game and mature cheeses. It should be uncorked an hour beforehand and served at a temperature of 17-18 °C.
Vintage: 2018
Alcohol content: 15.5%
Volume: 750ml
Grimaldi 2017 Barolo Bricco San Biagio DOCG
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Grape: Nebbiolo 100%
Area of production: Vineyard within Bricco San Biagio cru in the municipality
Harvested: Third week in October
Wine-making process: In maceration tanks for about 8-10 days with controlled temperature; traditional ageing in large oak barrels for at least 2 years and part in 225 litre casks of French oak. Followed by ageing in bottle
Colour: Ruby red with garnet reflections
Perfume: Ethereal and intense with hints of wilted rose and violets with final notes of ripe fruit and spices
Taste: Refined, dry, elegant, velvety, good structure with soft pleasant tannins, good for laying down
Recommended serving temp: 17 – 18 °C. It is advisable to open the bottle several hours before serving
Goes well with: Large dishes of roast or braised meat, goose liver, beef bourguignon, cheese
Vintage: 2017
Alcohol content: 15%
Volume: 750ml
Antinori Grappa Tignanello
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"Grappa is a digestif. “In Italy, Italian call grappa “healthy water” because at the end of a rich meal, Italian love to sip it while relax and digest.”
“The beauty of grappa is that it is an aromatic, neutral spirit with great digestif qualities.
Sure, you could drink it straight, but you can also get creative, sidestep its arguably aggressive bite, and use it in cocktails, cooking, or of course alongside an espresso.
”This specialty grappa is produced with grapes from the Tignanello vineyard and is made in limited quantities.
Tignanello Grappa presents the aromas and flavors of Chianti Classico grapes in a refined and aromatic distilled spirit.
Production: Grappa Tignanello is obtained by distilling the pomace of Cabernet and Sangiovese grapes harvested in the Tignanello vineyard, situated in the Tignanello estate, in the heart of Chianti Classico. The fermented grapes are transferred to the distillery immediately after emptying the fermenting vats (racking) and then pressed. This procedure guarantees that distillation is carried out using only the best quality skins, rich in alcohol and especially in aromatic substances. A very careful selection is then made of the different ‘lots' of grappa resulting from the distillation of the different ‘lots' of marc, and only the best ones, the most balanced and aromatic ones, are then assembled and bottled.
Vol: 500ml
ABV: 42%
Bonacchi 2015 Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG
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TYPE: D.O.C.G.
GRAPE: Sangiovese grosso 100%
WINEMAKING AND AGING: Stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Aging in oak barrels, in barriques and tonneaux and finally in bottle.
COLOR: Intense bright red tending to garnet with aging.
AROMA: Intense, clean, characterized by spicy notes reminiscent of berries jam and pleasant shades of vanilla. A buttery scent inebriates the nose.
TASTE: Majestic on the palate, with a round and velvety body. The tannic plot is dense and enveloping, excellent persistence.
FOOD PAIRING: Ideal with structured meat dishes, game and aged cheeses.
"Aromas of tobacco, spice and scorched earth lead the way. The accessible palate offers vanilla, black-cherry jam and clove alongside plaint tannins." - Wine Enthusiast
ABV 13.5%
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Classico 2013
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Region: Valpolicella, Verona, Veneto
Vineyards: Selected hillside vineyards, in Marano diValpolicella Valley, planted in calcareous soil at 200-350 mt o.s.l.
Grapes: Corvina Veronese and Corvinone Veronese 65%,Rondinella 35%. Bunches are hand picked and rigorously selected at the end of September.
Drying Process: Traditional natural drying of the grapes starting at the end of September for 90-100 days with a natural loose of 35-40% of the weight.
Vinification: Soft pressing of the grapes in December/January, followed by a 30-days maceration on the skins.
Ageing: 60% of the wine is refined for 24 months in big Oak barrels, and 40% of the wine is refined for 18 months in new French barriques from Allier oak, then 6 months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red colour with violet edge. Warm, spicy, powerful bouquet with intense aromas of cherry, bitter almond and vanilla. Full, rich, velvety flavour.
Analysis: Total Acidity: 5,95; ResidualSugar: 7,2 g/l; Dry Extract: 33 g/l.
Alcohol: 15,3%
Food suggestions: Traditionally served with game, braised meats and fully matured cheeses. Generally considered a wine for meditation, it is great after-dinner. Recommended drinking temperature 17 - 18°C.