Classic Italian Wines

New ARRIVAL.  Grape variety: 100% Dolcetto, Piemonte.  Maturing: in stainless steel for 9 months / in bottle for 3 months. Perfect for daily consumption;    Maturing: in stainless steel for 9 months / in bottle for 3 months It matches well with first (pasta )and main courses - white and red meat- without covering their taste. Serving temperature: 18°C in stem glassed for full-body red wines. Alcohol: 14% 

Variety : 100% Nebbiolo . The vineyard is composed exclusively old Nebbiolo. A traditional vinificiation of the grapes for 12 days with several pump overs during the day and a controlled temperature of 30/ 35 ° C to optimize extraction. After a rest in stainless steel for 5 months the wine matures in oak for 18 months then is left to age in the bottle until being sold. A ruby red colour with garnet reflexes. On the nose wild roses, raspberries and cinnamon. In the mouth it is dry and warm with sensations of vanilla, tobacco, leather and green tea leaves. Food: Pairs with red meats, cheeses and it excellent as a meditation wine. organic, Piemonte. 

Very low stock. The 2009 vintage is unique and the best version of HURLO. Only available here. FREE EXPRESS SHIPPING.  AMARONE region Grand Cru wine. Grapes:  4 classical Amarone blend + additional very rare local grape (producer's secret). Aged 9 years(!) in brand new small French oak barrels(100%).  All of the excellence of GARBOLE is concentrated in this rare and precious LIMITED EDITION (1500 btls production) 2009 vintage wine which represents the best of MADE in GARBOLE, and one of the best italian and world wines. Feel the difference between HURLO '09 and any other wine ever tasted in your life.  It's simply a 100 point wine! (MG) Each bottle of the HURLO'09 is the product of 20 years of thinking and 130 years of history. The HURLO originates from a liberating scream of joy and well-being. Never repeated in next vintages . Because the Hurlo '09 is a work of art that represents creative freedom, it cannot be locked up within any disciplinar rule, or a technical sheet, or any other pre-established pattern. Hurlo'09 is a meta wine, a meta amarone wine. Diverse raw materials(grapes), each one containing its own history are mixed and contrasted with each other to achieve a final balance, harmony and complexity in the dance of their fluid and natural metamorphosis. A dense and impenetrable colour anticipates and reveals the substance from which sinuous, sensual, soft and elegant forms are born.

  A blend of the best hand-selected grapes from Valpolicella.  Vinification: after a 3 month period of semi-drying in special dry and well-ventilated rooms called "fruttai"; traditional fermentation on the skins for 25 days and daily pumpover; aged for 40 months(3+ years) in barriques.  Deep ruby red verging on granate; intense fruity bouquet of cherry and dried plum with a floral aroma of dried flowers and a hint of sweet spices; smooth and captivating in the mouth; extremely elegant full-body and long finish.  Food coupling: Excellent with all kinds of entrecote, grilled and on-the-spit meat dishes. 

Grapes variety : Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Molinara and other grapes in small quantities. Vinification: wine obtained with rigorously selected grapes which, after a period of 3-4 months of drying and over-ripening in the fruit cellar, are pressed and fermented at low temperatures. The refinement takes place in steel tanks for 6 months and subsequently in oak barrels up to 36 months.. intense red color tending towards garnet, with strong aromas of berries, cherries and black cherries in alcohol. On the palate it recalls persistent flavors of plums, bitter almonds, licorice and various spices; extremely elegant full-body and long finish.  Food coupling: suitable with robust meat and game dishes, as well as mature and spicy cheeses. Serve at 18-20°C.

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.

Aromas of tilled earth, Asian spice and mature black-skinned fruit come together on this hearty red. Mirroring the nose, the robust palate evokes dried cherry marinated in spirits, ground pepper and a dollop of vanilla. Handpicked in September, the grapes are dried gently in well ventilated rooms for around 3-4 months, concentrating their flavours, sweetness and colour. In winter, the grapes are crushed, fermentation starts with natural yeast and then the must is filled into 500-1000 litre oak barrels to finish. The wine matures in wood for 30-36 months before bottling. Food-Wine Pairing: Steak, pork based stews, and game are its natural accompaniments Grape: 65% Corvina, 15% Corvinone + 10% Rondinella + 10% other varieties grown in Bastia in the Veneto region of North Eastern Italy.Very low stock

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 30 months (18 months in barrique and 12 months in large oak barrels) and and another 12 months(min) in bottles.

Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo, Piemonte A full bodied wine, with an intense aroma and long persisting on the palate. Garnet deep red color with brick-red nuances.Aroma:  Intense, with good complexity and elegance, floral with notes of violet,  cherry notes , blackberry and raspberry. Taste: dry, soft - clean, with a precise vinous flavour creating roundness, enhanced by the discreet presence of velvety tannins. Alcohol: 14%.    Maturing: in stainless steel for 6 months / in small wooden barrel for 15 months / in bottle for 3 months Food-Wine Coupling: best for steaks and games.  . Serving temperature: 18°C in stem glassed for full-body red wines. Open the bottle at least 30 min before serving.

  New Arrival 20% Discount. SUPERPIEMONTE(blend) Grape variety: Dolcetto, Pinot Noir A intense ruby red colour ; at the nose perfumes of mature fruit and marked sensations of sour cherry and currants; dry fresh on the palate , warm in the mouth, full with elegant red berries  and dry fruity undergrowth Aging: 18 MONTHS IN WOOD 3 MONTHS IN BOTTLE   A persistent and mellow important red wine. To match with red meat and game dishes or strong taste cheeses 

Dino Illuminati, grandson of Nico who began the winery in 1890, has brought the family owned winery to new heights with advanced winemaking technology and skilled craftsmanship. He has won many awards over the years including one of Italy’s Best Winemakers. Zanna has an intense ruby red color that tends to garnet red as it ages, with an aroma of blackberries, fruits, and flowers. It is velvety and elegant with a great substance and mellow tannins.  Sourced from a single vineyard in the Colline Teramane DOCG,100% Montepulciano from Abruzzo it shows very good vibrancy and concentration. Wine Enthusiast, 99 pts This red is a delightful accompaniment when served with savory sauces, pastas, red meats, game, truffles, and mature cheeses.