Classic Italian Wines

Deep ruby red colour. Intense bouquet and persistent nose of ripe red fruit with cherry prevalence and notes of chocolate. Crisp and harmonious, with a spicy, mineral end and cherry aftertaste. Grapes: 100% Sangiovese from Cantina di Montalcino. Late (middle of October) accurate  harvest of the grapes that must be healthy and ripe.         Production Area: the hilly areas of the municipality of Montalcino (Siena). Vinification: Pressed by natural gravity, long maceration of the peels for 15-20 days, to increase the structure and the power of Sangiovese and extract tannins and colour. To be able to tame the polyphenols present a careful processing with delicate repassing. Aging in Slavonian oak barrels for 36 months (24 months in barrique and 12 months in large oak barrels) and and another 12 months(min) in bottles.

Production area: Bolgheri, Toscana region, provinces of Livorno, Italy. Bolgheri is a relatively young and most prestigious Italian Appelation. It is known mainly for deeply coloured, supple yet age worthy red wines, usually based on the Bordeaux grape varieties. A wine must also be aged for at least two years with a minimum of one year in oak barrels. And as each winemaker ultimately decides on their final ‘recipe,’ it makes for an enjoyable, and possibly decadent, way to discover what Super is. Grape variety: red Bordeaux blend - Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Petit Verdot. Aged up to 24 months in oak barrique; Color : Violet red ; This blend characterized by a complex aromatic profile of black cherry notes from the Cabernet, bold-yet-floral expression of Petit Verdot with ethereal aromas of plum, lilac, violet and sage. Full-bodied and richness that the Cabernet & Petit Verdot adds to the overall blend, its velvety tannins support a wonderfully persistent, polished finish that the Merlot adds with creamy oak notes.

Organic. Additive-Free. Unbelievably Good. Straight from Tuscany, Certified Organic (EU). Aged, smooth, and ready for anything from pasta to gifting. Intense, ruby red color. Light touches from the oak aging underscore the cherry and red berry notes that are typical of the Sangiovese grape; tannins are balanced and ripe; the lingering finish is vibrant with a pleasing minerality, which is typical of Chianti Classico and embodies Tuscan style. Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, other reds 10%. Aging 24 months in oak barrique.

Barolo  - One of the best wines in the World Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo, Piemonte. Average age of the vines: 30-40 years. Color: garnet red with brick-red nuances. Aroma: intense, complex with sensations of cherry, mint, violet and jams.Taste: severe and austere, powerful, sound; tasty with harmonic tannins; warm and full-flavoured with dominate features of violet and withered rose.Alcohol: 14%.   Maturing: in 30-50 hectolitre French oak barrels for at least 2 years. In bottle for 1 year. Food-Wine Coupling: suitable for the most complex and elaborated dishes of the international cooking, this wine confers prestige to the table. Perfect also as meditation wine. Serving temperature: 18°C in stem glassed for full-body red wines. Open the bottle at least two hours before serving 

Aged gracefully since 2012, Impetum shows what a true Super Tuscan can be: depth, power, and patience. Layers of black cherry, blueberry, cedar, and spice unfold with the harmony only time can create. The structure is firm yet polished, finishing long with tobacco and balsamic warmth. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and a touch of Merlot brings both muscle and grace, the signature of Tuscany’s coastal hills. Now drinking at its peak, this is a rare chance to taste an authentic, cellar-aged Super Tuscan ready for your table. At a glance: Vintage: 2012 (cellar-aged release) Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Merlot Profile: Dark fruit, spice, fine tannins, long finish Region: Toscana IGT

Ruby red color with hints of violet. Characteristic perfume that is pleasant and delicate, with hints of cherries, marasca cherries, and plums. Medium-bodied, velvety, smooth and balanced. Aged 12 months . Grapes: 65% Corvina, 10% Corvinone, 25% Rondinella  Serving Temperature: 59-65 °F / 15-18 °C in large glasses.Food Coupling: All kinds of pasta dishes and meat courses.

GREAT WINE: Juicy and floral on the nose with flavors, full of black, compact fruit. The mouth is dry and juicy with abundant and dense tannins that make the taste silky and full, giving a final round and fruity taste. One of the smoothest and most delicate wine we have ever tried. TSW .  Grape: 100% Montepulciano from Abruzzo   All Marta Rosa wines are selected by Luca Martini, who is rated  the best sommelier in the world. The white hibiscus flower contains a meaning of purity and inner enlightenment, while the purple flower symbolizes wealth... as the Montepulciano in Abruzzo. In the language of love, to give a red hibiscus is to say to a beloved “how beautiful you are!” Montepulciano is full of charm and of this essence of love. Rich, juicy and extremely sensual.

98 Points by Luca Maroni on 2023 vintage (2022 was 97 points). Grape: 100%  Primitivo  Apulia. Ruby red colour, wide bouquet with scent of ripen fruits, such as plum, and cherry jam with spicy notes. In the mouth, delicate and balanced Alcohol: 14,5% vol.    Primitivo wine is one of the most popular southern red wines in Italy and abroad. It is an elegant, deep and velvety wine, which seduces in the IGT Salento denomination and as well as in the DOC Manduria denomination. Our Primitivo line called 'UNO' is insoired bv the origin of the name of grape variety: from the Latin 'primativus' which means precocious, In fact, the grapes of this variety ripen earlier than the others, so they are the first to be harvested. In our wines we have always tried to preserve the intensity and fragrance of these wonderful grapes and to enhance it through skilful aging. A unique wine obtained from Primitivo grapes only, manually harvested during the proper period, when they have reached the optimal ripening level Aging for about 9 months, in prestigious barrels of French and American wood. The DOC “Primitivo di Manduria” "1" UNO can be sold only after two years from the 31st of March succeeding the harvest.

Very rare wine, very low stock. After hand harvesting in mid September and careful hand selection only the best grapes are placed in small wooden crates and set aside to dry for 3 months. Then the grapes are softly pressed by natural gravity and left to slowly ferment. Aged partly in large Slavonia oak barrels and partly in small barrels for 5 years. If stored well, this Amarone can maintain its characteristics for another 20-25 years. This Amarone has an intense garnet-red color. It is fruity with black cherries and prunes and contains a bouquet of dried flowers and a hint of sweet spices. The  wine is well structured and has a sense of mellowness, contrasted by velvety and rich tannins. Food coupling: Traditionally served with game, grilled and braised meat, and well matured cheese . Please use vintage wine opener and decant wine after opening . Grape varieties: 60% Corvina Verones, 25% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella Average age of vines: 30+ years.

Winemaking: Large oak barrels for 18-20 months, 6 months in the bottle before releasing. Grape : 100% Nebbiolo ;Tasting Notes: Complex, intense and fruity with sensations of cherry and raspberry, accompanied by mellow woody notes of vanilla. Wide, full-bodied with persistent but harmonic tannins.Food-Wine Coupling: suitable for the most complex and elaborated dishes of the international cooking. Perfect with game, roast meat and hard and medium-seasoned cheeseServing temperature: 18 °COther: Open the bottle at least two hours before serving

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo, Piemonte. Average age of the vines: 40-60 years. A full bodied wine, with an intense aroma and long persisting on the palate. IT TURNS FROM RUBY RED TO GARNET RED AS IT AGES. Aroma: WIDE AND PERSISTENT, FLORAL WITH NOTES OF ROSE; COMPLEX, UP TO NOTES OF TOBACCO.Taste: DRY, FULL-BODIED, WELL BALANCED AND VELVETY.Alcohol: 14%.    Maturing: in big barrel for 40 months(2+ years) / in bottle for 6 months Food-Wine Coupling: best for steaks and games. Perfect also for spicy Asian food. Serving temperature: 18°C in stem glassed for full-body red wines. Open the bottle at least two hours before serving.

Intense ruby red with violet hints, voluminous and elegant, red fruits and spices hints silky sensation on the palate with structured but smooth tannins, balanced, sapid and persistent. Food pairing: Roasted meat, game, soft cheese. From lightly dried blend of red grapes (Amarone style). 50% Sangiovese, 30% Syrah and 20% Merlot. AWARDS : 94 POINTS –BEST ITALIANI WINES , LUCA MARONI. 14% vol.

  Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo, Piemonte. Average age of the vines: 40-60 years. A full bodied wine, with an intense aroma and long persisting on the palate. IT TURNS FROM RUBY RED TO GARNET RED AS IT AGES. Aroma: LORAL TONE OF VIOLET AND ROSEHIP WIHT EVOLVING MENTHOL AND SPICY SPARKLESTaste: STRONG ON THE PALATE, DRY AND WARM WITH GENTLE TANNINSAlcohol: 14%.    Maturing: 24 MONTHS BETWEEN INOX, SLAVONIAN OAK BARRELS AND BOTTLE Food-Wine Coupling: best for steaks and games. Perfect also for spicy Asian food. Serving temperature: 18°C in stem glassed for full-body red wines. Open the bottle at least two hours before serving.

2015 Brunello – A Once-in-a-Generation VintageCritics agree: 2015 is one of the greatest Brunello vintages in history. Our exclusive Sofia label, crafted in Montalcino and sold only through The Simple Wine, has become our best-selling Brunello online — with customers returning again and again for its depth and elegance. 🍒 Ripe cherry, spice & dried rose🍷 Powerful Sangiovese Grosso, aged 36+ months🌿 Organic & small-production — clean, authentic, no shortcuts🏆 Historic 2015 vintage — cellar or enjoy now Why 2015 Brunello Is Special “One of Brunello’s greatest vintages ever” — James Suckling Praised for balance, vibrancy, and age-worthy structure (Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, Forbes). 2015 wines show richness and freshness — a rare harmony critics and collectors celebrate. About Sofia Our own private label — made in partnership with top growers in Montalcino. Exclusive to The Simple Wine — you won’t find it at big box retailers. Proven fan favorite — our #1 online seller for Brunello. Taste & Pairing Deep ruby color, with aromas of cherry, chocolate, and Tuscan herbs. Full-bodied and structured, yet refined, with silky tannins. Perfect alongside bistecca Fiorentina, lamb, or aged pecorino. Limited Release2015 Brunello won’t come again — stock up while available. Enjoy now, or cellar confidently for the next 10–20 years. Backed by The Simple Wine Happiness Guarantee: if you don’t love it, we’ll make it right.

A ruby red wine, scented, and dry flavoured. Harmonious, with a pleasant bitterish aftertaste. Possesses a body that makes it suitable for everyday drinking. Grapes: 100% Sangiovese (Chianti, Brunello grape) Food-Wine Coupling: Best served with PIZZA (!!),  Bolognese pasta, white meat and roasts.

This skillfully blended, dark ruby-red, baby Amarone produces sweet and fruity notes. A soft and incredibly smooth bouquet of red berry fruits, such as cherry and currant. In the mouth it is well bodied, generous, warm, and long-lasting. Extremely tasty wine. Valpolicella Ripasso takes its name from the particular method used to produce this wine. In February, the wine obtained from the grapes harvested in October is left to re-ferment with the skins of the grapes used for Amarone and Recioto production. With this second fermentation, the body, color, and alcoholic content of the wine is increased. Aging takes place in large Slavonia oak barrels for 1.5 years. After this, the wine rests for six months in its bottle.  Serving Temperature: 62-66 °F / 17-19° C in large glasses. Food Coupling: It pairs up well with all types of meat, both grilled and braised, and with aged cheeses.   Grapes: 65% Corvina Veronese, 20% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella