Gavi di Gavi made from Cortese grapes from the town of Gavi on the mountains of Piedmont. Well-balanced wine, with peaches, apples, spices and minerality on the palate. Goes well with fried foods and mushrooms.

the Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Spuntali shows a ruby red colour verging to garnet, on the nose it is rich in ripened fruit and black cherry and mixed berries are recognisable together with balsamic and spiced notes. On the mouth it is full, powerful and well-balanced. Its finish is incredibly long, an excellent wine!

Casisano’s Brunello di Montalcino is distinguished by its elegance and its deep ruby red colour. It presents a good concentration on the mid-palate and a persistent aftertaste, with a rounded and voluptuous body, and interesting, silky tannins. It unites potency and elegance and looks like having a promising future. With its tempting perfumes of red berries and its clean freshness, the complexity of this wine presents an excellent balance. To fully appreciate its qualities, decant the wine at least one hour before serving.

Tommasi’s passion for wine and the desire to discover and select the very best in Italian winemaking brought them to Puglia. Around 80 hectares of land have been purchased in Manduria, in the Salento area, one of the finest zones for the cultivation of the Primitivo grape, where viticulture has extremely ancient origins, dating back to the time of Magna Graecia.

The property, which lies about 6 km from the Ionian coast, also includes a manor house called “Masseria” dating back to the early 1900s, a typical complex of agricultural buildings which originally acted as an organisational centre for all of the farming operations. Following refurbishment, the Masseria now houses a winery of 700 sqm complete with vinification and maturation facilities.

Brunello is the prince of Montalcino wines, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from the oldest vines in the farm.
After a careful fermentation at controlled temperature, Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is aged for three years in French oak barrels.
After being aged in wood, the wine is bottle aged: this is an essential process in guaranteeing the pleasantness and the complexity that have made the Brunello di Montalcino world-famous.

Created in 1880, the 'Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes' is an iconic wine from the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation. The story began when Edouard Amouroux obtained the famous plot of Syrah vines, through his marriage, located at the place known as Tresquoy. The property owes its name to the oratory dedicated to St Mark which stands on the edge of the plot. This terroir's great quality helped this wine to quickly become a leading product of the appellation.

Complete de-stemming, partial crushing depending on the grape, the plots and the level of maturity. Part of the Syrah and Cinsault is cold pre-fermented at 8°C for 4 days. The other grapes are put into vats and fermentation takes place between 22 and 24°C in order to achieve a slower fermentation, encouraging varietal and aromatic extraction over tannic extraction. Post-fermentation maceration was carried out at between 26 and 28°C in 2014. Extraction is carried out by gentle pump-overs and
release to ensure extraction of the finest tannins.

Varietal selections from the Villafranchian terraces of St Marcel d'Ardèche, the slopes of Avignon and the hillsides of Roquemaure in the heart of the Southern Rhône Valley.

Appearance : The color is light and crystalline,
very pure with subtle green highlights.
Nose : Rich and complex nose. Exotic and citrus
fruits blend with apricot and white peach with
notes of spices and vanilla.
Palate : Superb balance and harmony on the
palate where roundness meets freshness with a
remarkably long finish

Southern Rhône Valley - north of Avignon - in the commune of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 4 neighbouring villages.

Jeanne of Naples, Countess of Provence, known as "Queen Jeanne", sold the town of Avignon to Clement VI, who cleared her of all suspicion when accused of the assassination of her first husband. At the time of the great schism, she in turn supported the Pope of Avignon against Urban VI. Southern Rhône Valley - north of Avignon - in the commune of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 4 neighbouring villages.

Appearance : Ruby colour with purple glints.
Nose : Complex nose combining mocha, cocoa,
spices and leather on a background of red fruit.
Notes of undergrowth and smoke emphasize
the ageing.
Palate : The palate is structured and powerful
which makes it very good for ageing.

Northern Rhône Valley on the left bank of the Rhône.

Total de-stemming - no yeast - natural prefermentation maceration of variable temperature and duration depending on the
vintage - 1 to 2 rack and returns in the fermentation phase then daily pumping and pigeage during the long maceration of 30 to 35 days - temperature control and fermentation at below 25 °C and vatting at a maximum of 35 °C. reincorporation of the first pressing only.

Appearance : Dark red color, almost black with
bluish highlights.
Nose : An explosive and floral nose typical of the
AOP on liquorice and violet, with subtle notes of
smoke and vanilla on ageing.
Palate : Notes of fresh red fruits and graphites
on the palate make for a very concentrated wine
where the tannic pattern blends with the
roundness and the fruit.

The Lirac AOC is located 15 km north-west of Avignon, on the right bank of the Rhône in the Gard department. The 715 hectares in production cover 4 communes, including Lirac, Roquemaure, the cradle of the Côtes du Rhône, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and Saint-Geniès-de- Comolas, on the right bank of the Rhône.

Sheltered and quiet, Lirac grows off the beaten track or "caminé" as they say in Provençal. This cru dating back to the Middle Ages discreetly creates high quality wines grown on red terraces of rounded pebbles. Its aromas of red fruits and garrigue give it a characteristic power, roundness and minerality.

Varietal selections from the Villafranchian terraces of St Marcel d'Ardèche, the slopes of Avignon and the hillsides of Roquemaure in the heart of the Southern Rhône Valley.

Appearance : Strong ruby colour with pretty
blueish highlights
Nose : The expressive nose is dominated by
spices and wild herbs, notes of burnt matches
and smoky wood with a fruity base
Palate : The mouthfeel is rich and round with
aromas of ripe fig and prune blending with
violet, liquorice and peppery notes.

Located on the left bank of the Serein River, just on the outskirts of Chablis, “Les Vaillons” offers a classic example of what the region has to offer. Nestled on the slopes of the Valvan valley, our plot lies at the heart of this famous Premier Cru vineyard, in "Les Epinottes".

Fine, even bubbles, beautiful pink in color with salmon highlights.Berries (blackcurrant, raspberry) on the nose with a touch of citrus, followed by a delectable palate bursting with vivacityand freshness.

Ideal as an aperitif or with desserts (wild strawberry sabayon, plum meringue tart). It's sunny nature also makes itappropriate for Mediterranean an Asian cuisine.

Aromas of butterscotch and pecan crumble over white flesh nectarines and the freshness of a pineapple Fruju down by the Wairau River in the summertime. Add in the smokey overtones and a creaminess that layers over the lingering pineapple backed up by the heirloom grapefruit fresh from the backyard. These characters all combine their unique acid profiles that blend to give this Marlborough Chardonnay its unique fruit forward freshness, yet still, speak to its classical French inspiration.
Definitely one we would share with anything from grilled crispy skin salmon, wood roasted rotisserie chicken or even a slow cooked BBQ rolled pork roast.

The colour hits us first, a vibrant rose gold colour that gives away the skin contact factor of our 2017 Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris is a variety that can have both white and red grapes in a bunch, giving our wine some skin contact makes the brilliant colour. Fortunately, this also helps with aromas and delivers lifted honeysuckle, dew drop melons and a light vanilla marshmallow, like a summer stone fruit cocktail from the pool bar in most Fiji resorts. Delicate ripe peach flavours and a hint of Nashi develop on the palate and the zingy spice like Auntie May’s sweet fruit cobbler adds a mouthfeel and weight to balance it all out leaving your mouth just salivating enough to want more.

Ruby red in colour with a nose of fruit and rose petals and a full-flavoured palate with abundant spice notes and lengthy finish.

It is a brilliant light straw-coloured wine with good alcoholic consistency and an intense delicate bouquet with floreal hint. Suitable with white meats and fish cooked in various ways.

“Collezione” is a precious assortment of wines where each variety expresses the joy of drinking good wine through its persuasive taste, elegant presence and soft fruity character.

Dark red color, leaning towards garnet with aging, it has a full body and structure, with traces of mature fruit of a velvety taste with soft tannins.

Recommended with red meat, venison, roasts and aged cheese

Serving Temperature: 18-20 °C

Located south of Dijon, the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation is the top village of the Côte de Nuits. In 1847, by royal order of King Louis Philippe, the name Chambertin was attached to Gevrey and officially became Gevrey-Chambertin. Its name comes from "goulottes" (waterfalls) of mountain streams.
The plot is located north of the village, above "Champeaux" and alongside "Combes Aux Moines" on the border of Brochon. The climat sits above old clay and stone pits. The vines are planted on thin layers of white marl on rock suitable for wall-building. The thin layer of soil forces the vines to dig down deep through the faults in the rock to find water.


Premier CruGEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
Les Goulots
Geographic description

Located south of Dijon, the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation is the top village of the Côte de Nuits. In 1847, by royal order of King Louis Philippe, the name Chambertin was attached to Gevrey and officially became Gevrey-Chambertin. Its name comes from "goulottes" (waterfalls) of mountain streams.
Geological description

The plot is located north of the village, above "Champeaux" and alongside "Combes Aux Moines" on the border of Brochon. The climat sits above old clay and stone pits. The vines are planted on thin layers of white marl on rock suitable for wall-building. The thin layer of soil forces the vines to dig down deep through the faults in the rock to find water.
Food & Wine Agreement

This powerful wine will accompany all game (deer, wild boar, pheasant).

Press review

Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2017 - GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1er cru Les Goulots 2014 • 14/20
Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2015 - GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN 1er cru Les Goulots 2012 • 15,5/20
Stephen Tanzer 2012 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Goulots 2010 • 89-92
Stephen Tanzer 2015 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Goulots 2013 • 90/92
Stephen Tanzer 2016 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots 2014 • 90-92
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2013 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Goulots" 2011 • 89-91
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2015 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Goulots" 2013 • 87-90
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2016 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Goulots" 2014 • 89-91/2021+
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2017 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Goulots" 2015 • (88-91)

Coteaux Bourguignons is the new appellation of the Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire wine since the 2011 vintage, refering to the famous hills of Burgundy. In order to extract the best of the Côte de Nuits terroir, our Bourgogne Coteaux Bourguignons is exclusively elaborated with Pinot Noir variety.

This wine is a blend of different plots of Côtes de Nuits. Vines are growing up in a clay-limestone soil. Some Villages appellations can be folded in Coteaux Bourguignons which is give this wine its high quality.

Of the 33 A.O.C "Grands Crus" that account Burgundy, 4 ¼ are located on Morey-Saint-Denis. Indeed, Morey is "sharing" a small space of Bonnes-Mares with Chambolle-Musigny. "The Bonnes Mares" were named so after the discovery of a bas-relief of the goddesses "Mères". We know that this female trinity, protector of crops, and whose cult spread in the Roman era, presided over the benefits of the earth.
Our plot is located at the top of the hill, Morey-Saint-Denis side. The soils are calcareous clay with the presence of white marl. Frequently we find fossils and shells
Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2017 - BONNES-MARES Grand Cru 2014 • 17/20

Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2015 - BONNES-MARES Grand Cru 2012 • 16,5/20
Guide Hachette des Vins 2014 - BONNES-MARES Grand Cru 2011 - 1 étoile
Stephen Tanzer 2012 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2010 • 92-95
Stephen Tanzer 2013 Millésime 2011
Stephen Tanzer 2015 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013 • 92/94
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2013 - Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2011 • 90-93
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2014 - Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2012 • 89-92
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2015 - Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2013 • 89-92
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2013 - Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2014 • 91-94
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2017 - Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2015 • (91-94)

In Burgundy dialect, Charmes denotes old common land, cultivated and laying fallow, or fallow fields covered by hornbeam woods. The iron ore contained in the soil used to be transported to Langres for knife manufacture. This climat is said to be home to the oldest vines in the commune, planted in 1881.
Charmes-Chambertin grows on limestone outcrops covered in thin, red-coloured soils, containing marl, iron and stones, some of which are fairly sizeable. The rocky subsoil is highly resistant but fissured, allowing the vine roots to dig down deep, hence their surprising longevity. Some plots can reach up to 100 years old.


Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2017 - CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN Grand Cru 2014 • 16/20
Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2016 - CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN Grand Cru 2013 • 16,5/20
Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2015 - CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN Grand Cru 2012 • 15,5/20
Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2014 - CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN Grand Cru 2011 • 17/20
Guide Hachette des Vins 2016 - CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN Grand Cru Aux Charmes 2013 - 2 étoiles - Coup de coeur
Guide Hachette des Vins 2015 - CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN Grand Cru 2012 - 1 étoile
Stephen Tanzer 2012 - Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2010 • 90-93
Stephen Tanzer 2015 - Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2013 • 91/93
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2013 - Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2011 • 89-91
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2014 - Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru 2012 • 91-93
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2015 - Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2013 • 90-93
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2016 - Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2014 • 91-94/2026+

First mentioned as far back as 1120, fourteenth century Morey was a place of asylum for Cistercian monks who appeared to have possessed numerous vineyards and even a winery by 1306. The appellation extends from Chambolle-Musigny to Gevrey-Chambertin and covers around 148 hectares, 80% of which are planted with grapes for red wines.
The plot is situated in the North East of the Village. Located at the foot of the hill, ideally exposed to the east, this plot of vines over 50 years has a clay and limestone soil well drained.

Stephen Tanzer 2012 - Morey-Saint-Denis « Les Herbuottes » 2010 • 86-88
Allen Meadows' Burghound 2014 - Morey St. Denis « Les Herbuottes » 2012 • 87-89

‘Domaine Patrice Moreux’ is a subtle blend of 3 terroirs, the
majority situated around the village of Loges. The finesse of the limestone
pebbles, the energy of the flint and the richness of the limestone-clay soils
give the Pouilly-Fumé ‘Domaine Patrice Moreux’ an elegance which is at
the heart of its typicity and personality.

The oldest parcel of the domaine gives its name to this cuvee. Facing due South with an exceptional terroir (kimmerridgian marl), which gives this wine body, fullness and powerful aromas.

Goes perfectly with smoked salmon and fish in sauce

Made from Sauvignon Blanc vines averaging 20 years old, grown on a plot of local flint soils famous for their minerality and finesse. This is good, typical Sancerre - citrus fruit and gooseberry aromas on the nose, with mineral and floral notes coming through. Full and silky mouth-feel with a light fruit sweetness. White blossom and citrus flavours, with stony minerality and a touch of exotic fruit. Dry, crisp, with fresh zingy acidity and a lean finish. Good with fish and goats cheese.

A complex wine, striking a keen balance between mineral aromas and explosive flavours on the palate. Capable of being the best of the Chablis Grands Crus it is one of the most respected. Les Preuses offers an exceptional ageing capacity.

This vineyard, situated in the lieu-dit of Les Pargues, was replanted over 40 years ago using a technique of propagation whereby cuttings for the vines were selected from the best vines already in the vineyard and not from a clone. This rarely used technique is known as “Selection Massale”. These old uncloned vines produce extremely tiny yields and express a diversity of aromas from the Chablisien terroir.

The majority of our Chablis is planted in the vineyard “Les Pargues” situated behind the Premier Crus Vaillons and Montmains. This vineyard benefits from the same quality exposition and soil as its prestigious neighbours. A fresh, vivacious style with intense floral aromas. Our Chablis has the perfect balance, combining full, generous fruit flavours with finesse and elegance.

Score: 93
Wine Spectator
July - 2018
“A rich, opulent version, boasting plum, cherry, spice and warm stone flavors. Ripe and balanced, with a coterie of well-integrated tannins guarding the finish. Best from 2021 through 2035. 6,000 cases made.

Score: 93
Wine Advocate
March - 2018
“The 2013 Brunello di Montalcino exhibits impressive balance and integrity. It contrasts the delicate sweetness of the fruit very nicely against the more ethereal and licoricelike aromas that come so naturally to Sangiovese grown in the spectacular Montalcino appellation. This is a fine wine from Camigliano, an estate that absolutely excels in classic and slightly cooler vintages like 2013. The winemaking is also impeccable, with balanced intensity and integrated tannins. There is a playful note of cherry sweetness on the close that I very much identify with the distinctive Camigliano wine identity. Some 150,000 bottles were produced. Congratulations on a wine well made.”

Descendants of the Counts of Armagnac, the Chevaliers d'Aux were the first owners of the domain in1632.
Considered as an asset of the country, it was expropriated in the 4th year of the Revolution and turned
into a relay station for horse-drawn carriages. It was better known early in the 19th century by the name of
"Pataches". An emblem of reference of Nord du Medoc vintages, known for its famous "calcareous plateau
of Begadan", with its shallow clayey soil, Château Patache d'Aux produces powerful, concentrated wines
that age extremely well.

Nice gradual change of colour to red brick. Hints of fruit together with an honest, complex woody fragrance.
Supple and mellow tannins. Fullness and volome on the palate. Long and harmonious finish.
Grilled, braised, roasted meats or in sauce.


Guide Hachette : 1/3, Jancis Robinson : 15,5/
20, James Suckling : 87/100, Wine Enthusiast
: 86/100, Wine Spectator : 87/100

Color the wine has a sparkling ruby ​​color with delicate violet hues. Aroma the aroma of wine – fruity fresh full-bodied with a predominance of tones of violet cherry ripe plum black olives red and white pepper red berries. Taste taste wine – sweet and velvety elegant with hints of mocha vanilla and lingering aftertaste. Gastronomy experts say that this drink is just perfect with grilled meats and dishes of sea fish.

“Barolo Castiglione” praises the denomination “DOCG Piemonte”. It is produced with 100% Nebbiolo grapes coming from different vineyards spread in the area of Barolo, with an age that vary between 7-40 years old. The soil is characterized by clay and limestone. 4500 plants per hectare trained with Guyot training method. Every single crü is vinified and aged separately and with different methods that underlines its particular feature. The aging requires that after 30 months in barrique and big barrels they are assembled before bottling. The vineyards for the production of “Barolo Castiglione DOCG” are located in Castiglione Falletto, Monforte, Barolo and Novello. This wine leave without words for its perfect and harmonious balance.

VINIFICATION : the purpose is to extract phenolic compounds to transform the sugar into alcohol and to transform the malic acid into lactic acid. The quality of the wine will mainly depend on the grapes and the performance of extraction.

To do this we possess stainless steel tanks and concrete tanks. (Before, the world of wine criticized the different types of tanks we used . There was even a time when some people have eliminated the concrete tanks in their cellar. Today the same people are rebuilding their cellar with magnificent concrete tanks). The only real difference is the thermal inertia of some of them and the ease of use of the others. In fact, what is really important it’s the sanitary conditions of the tank and cellar. We also use a system of thermoregulation of the tanks which allows us to cool, to warm or to maintain the temperatures. The winemaking process, from the entrance of the harvest until the end of fermentation spread over 6 to 12 weeks depending on the vintage.

AGEING: : Haut-Veyrac wine is ageing in oak barrels between 12 and 14 months. We renew 30% of the barrels every year. The quality of the barrels is essential for the ageing part. We buy them faithfully to the same barrel makers. It’s very important because it’s the guarantee of a valuable know-how and also to have oaks which gives our wine its signature.

BOTTLING: After the ageing part, we put the wine back in the tank to make the fining. This action allows the particles to go down the tank to clarify the wine. This is the deposit that was in some bottles. There are different methods of fining which are tested every year before using them in tanks. Then we proceed to the bottling; the last delicate operation which achieve 30 months of work. At this time each material in contact with the wine, whether it’s the bottles, the corks,or the bottling machine must be checked and clean.

Château de Chambert" is the historic wine of the chateau, a blend of 85% Malbec and 15% Merlot. The addition of merlot gives the wine a suppleness and expressive red fruit characters in its youth and the Malbec component prolonges its cellaring potential.

This wine is aged 12 months in barrel to achieve a perfect balance of fruit, silky tannins and a delicate spice of french oak. It is a wine that can easily age from 15-20 years depending on the vintage.

Château Gassier is situated 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Aix en Provence, at the foot of Mount Sainte Victoire. Its 40 hectares (98.84 acres) benefit from an ideal location in the heart of the Arc Valley, protected by Sainte-Victoire in the north, the Regagnas hills in the south and the Aurélien mountains to the east. The vineyards are at 330 meters (1,082 feet) with a southern exposure


Clear rosé with peach reflection; intense nose playing with blackcurrant, blackcurrant buds and lemon notes. Citrus aromas on the palate that end on grapefruit. A great structure, length and acidity

Serving Suggestions: Serve chilled to 10-12 C (50-54 F) Amazing as an apéritif, this rosé also matches perfectly with Mediterranean gastronomy, such as ratatouille, and Asian cuisine, such as sushi, spring rolls or stir-fried beef

Intense ruby red colour with garnet highlights. Clean, sophisticated, intense and complex AROMAS, rich in evolved overtones, with hints of anise, ripe wild berries and a light touch of vanilla. Warm with supple tannins, great structure, good length and considerable aging capacity

#96 Wine of the Year, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2017!

"A well-focused, rich red in a balanced, medium-bodied frame, this offers a subtle underpinning of tarry mineral notes layered over light, sculpted tannins and flavors of mulberry and dried fig, with hints of herbes de Provence and mocha. Drink now through 2025."

Product Description:

"Nero d’Avola is the grape variety that best represents Sicily’s winemaking identity. This wine, obtained from grapes scrupulously chosen from the estate finest selection, expresses an absolute purity, a extraordinary elegance and a great aging potential.

Feudi del Pisciotto consists of 82 acres of vineyards planted in 2002 that sit at 820 feet above sea level just under four miles as the crow flies from the sea. The property, therefore, benefits from two climatic moderators: the elevation, which allows the vineyards to enjoy the sea breeze, and the sea itself, a great mitigator of temperature.

Located inside the triangle created by Piazza Almerina (known for its extraordinary and intact Roman villa), Caltagirone (famous for its ceramics) and Vittoria (famous for Cerasuolo di Vittoria, the only Sicilian DOCG), the vineyards of Feudi del Pisciotto dedicate half their vines to the red wine king of the island, Nero d’Avola, and half to international varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot, Semillon and Gewürztraminer. Inside the winery, Feudi del Pisciotto prides itself on combining history with high technology in the cellar in order to reach the highest levels of the Sicilian wine production.

Part of the Pisciotto reserve, famous for its beauty, the abundance of cork oaks and the presence of many other species of vegetation, Feudi del Pisciotto also enjoys relicts of its long history, including an extraordinary millstone that was once used by the ancient Romans to make wine.

Inspired to preserve the rich history that surrounds them, Feudi del Pisciotto collaborated with some of Italy’s finest fashion designers, including Versace, Valentino, Missoni, Carolina Marengo, Alberta Ferretti, Gianfranco Ferré and Giambattista Valli, to create the packaging for Pisciotto’s designer wine line. A portion of the proceeds from these modern wines is donated to the restoration of fine Sicilian art

Thanks to the cool climate the 2013 White Label grapes ripened slowly and steadily, showing an intense ruby red color since harvest time.
The bouquet is complex, with intense red fruit notes and hints of cherry and citrus. On the palate is fresh and elegant, while tannins are velvety, ripen and well integrated. Final is long, balanced, with a refreshing afterstate.
Very pleasant and drinkable despite the long ageing potential.

This wine comes from the hills of the Valpantena, the only “cru” subzone in the Valpolicella area. Bertani’s traditional devotion to producing Amarone is also found in this wine, a modern and balanced Amarone, but still authentic and rich in body. New fermentation technology and drying methods give balance and elegance to the wine’s exuberant fruity notes, blackberry flavour, hints of mint, sweet cherry and spicy notes that are typical of this valley.

Denominazione di Origine Controllata (controlled designation of origin)
From the vineyards surrounding the Val di Suga winery, on the northern slope of Montalcino.
It is one of the three historic areas of Montalcino, with clayey soils where Sangiovese rises up in elegance and finesse.

The brightness of the ruby-red colour typical of the Sangiovese in these areas is clearly visible.
It is lively on the nose, expressing the freshness of small red fruits such as cherries and redcurrants, followed by sweet and spicy notes.
It unfolds on the palate, full and plush, enhancing the taste of ripe red fruits.
Elegant tannins, remarkable persistence.

The vineyards for Burg Ravensburg wines are situated in the gypsum-copper rich soils around the historic Burg Ravensburg Castle. These are some of the oldest vine-growing sites in Germany and are unique for their geological formation as well as for their topographical location. As a result, the wines produced demonstrate great minerality and balance.

An elegant, medium-bodied red wine with balanced fruit, a hint of earthiness, mellow tannins and a structured finish.

Pairs well with steaks and roasts.

Sant’Agata winery is located in Scurzolengo, one of the seven communities in the Asti province of Piedmont where the Ruché Castagnole DOCG wine is produced.

A family-owned wine estate, established in 1916, was founded when Stefano Cavallero built his farmhouse and wine-cellar in the traditional style. The winery has since been managed by Franco Cavallero and his brother, Claudio (oenologist since 1990).

Cantine Sant’Agata’s vineyards insist upon an ecologically sensitive approach to pest control, which will ensure low yield per hectare and non toxic ambient impact. The wines are produced in very limited areas which stand out as some of the most important in the Piedmont region today. The winery’s product range includes the famous and popular Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Grignolino, along with others which are more unique and sophisticated such as Ruché. Sant’Agata also produces excellent Barbera d’Asti, Grignolino d’Asti, and two types of Monferrato Rosso.

Guigal is synonymous with the Côte-Rôtie area, for bringing this great wine region to prominence, and for owning three times as much land as next largest land-owner, vinifiying 1/3 of the total appellation, and unquestionably holding the finest sites in this tiny, special area. The incredible Syrah from Côte Rôtie, co-fermented with a touch of Viognier, has tremendously balanced concentration, depth and finesse.

Côte-Rôtie is situated in the northernmost region of the Rhône Valley. The Syrah (96%) vine is planted on steep terraced hillsides that catch and focus the sun’s heat, giving the region its reputation and name: "roasted slope." A small percentage of Viognier (4%) is interplanted with the Syrah, and the two are harvested and fermented together, giving the wine an exotic perfume, elegance and lift.

The Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde de Guigal refers to the fact that grapes from the two areas of Côte-Rôtie are used, from the Côte Brune and the Côte Blonde. The historical legend is that long ago a lord deeded the Côte Brune to his dark-haired daughter and the Côte Blonde to his blond daughter. The soils of the Côte Brune are indeed darker, containing more iron and some clay, and the paler Côte Blonde soils have more sand and limestone, and are the home of more Viognier plantings.

Guigal’s Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde is a wine of finesse and complexity that ages beautifully, developing aromas and flavors of black pepper, spice, licorice, and game. It is a truly great expression of Cote-Rotie.

Allan Scott Family Winemakers, located in Marlborough, on the northeastern tip of the South Island, set out to take full advantage of new wine-making technologies and the grand terroir of the region. This pinot noir exudes aromas of strawberry, herbs, mushrooms and sweet earthiness. On the palate, one experiences excellent balance and fruit complexity. Decant 20 minutes before serving. Drink it with herb-roasted chicken, rack of lamb, pork and veal chops, grilled vegetables, mushroom risotto and truffled cheeses.

Big punchy gooseberry and passionfruit aromatics immediately take you to Marlborough. The wine floods onto the palate savouring the rich fruity flavours while filling the mid-palate with seamless ease, finishing dry and exquisite. This wine has excellent balance and excellent drinkability

A sweet summer wine, low in alcohol, interesting grape juice flavours, slightly sparkling, very refreshing on the palate with a fruity sweetness, soft with very little acidity. A pleasant wine to drink cold on any occasion. To be consumed in its youth.

Latricières-Chambertin is a satellite of Chambertin, located at the edge of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation, between the famous Mont Luisant mountain and Chambertin. The soil here is composed of calcareous clay overlying marl atop thick limestone beds. The soil is lean and a thin layer of silica scree from the Grissard valley can be seen at the surface. "Tricière" means "poor soil", but despite this, the soil’s characteristics yield wines redolent of notes of wild fruit and subtle complex spices.

The nose is both delicate and intense, with fruity aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry with a floral touch of rose. The palate’s structure is imposing yet supple and silky. Perfect balance and a stunning finish.

Made with production principles which respect the surrounding nature, paying utmost attention to limiting the stress on the vine and on the terrain from which it grows "Campoluce" allows the harvest to develop in a totally spontaneous manner, respecting an ethical agriculture aimed at improving our eating habits - which has always been an important goal in Sensi Wines.

An intense red colour with purplish glints.
On the nose there is a real explosion of red fruit, reminiscent of cherries in alcohol, redcurrants, blackberries, myrtle-leaved orange and myrtle.
In the mouth this wine is immediately soft and sweet, then moves on to a long, light and elegant finish.

The nose reveals hints of smoke, followed by delicate scents of fern and acacia, moving on to aromas of ripe fruit with a hint of aniseed. The palate features pleasing roundness with citrus flavours, notes of vanilla and hazelnut, all of which are enhanced by beautiful minerality. Well balanced, structured and generous, this wine has a refreshing finish.

It is in 1589 that the name is mentioned for the first time in the „Vieux Papiers du Libournais“, which makes Domaine de l’Eglise the oldest estate on Pomerols famous plateau. Originally property of the church, it was a hospice for people with a disease that were thus kept out of the city of Libourne. The estate was secularised in the 18th century. Domaine de l’Eglise, as the name is indicating, lies next to Pomerols church, close to Château Petrus. The round, smooth and fruity Domaine de l’Eglise has been among the most popular ones from Pomerol for many years

Ruby red of great intensity with purple shades. Characterized by delicate balsamic and fruity notes. Refined complexity characterizes the solid structure of this wine with soft tannins, ripe and persistent. elegant finish with particularly enveloping aftertaste. Intended for long life.

Subtle dark-skinned berry, brown spice, leather and truffle scents gently lift out of the glass. The palate is polished and full-bodied palate, with licorice, clove and white pepper notes underscoring a juicy black cherry core. Firm, refined tannins provide structure. Drink 2019–2027.

One of the great appellations of the Côte de Nuits both in terms of size and of reputation, Gevrey-Chambertin is characterized by a wide variety of different terroirs. No white wines are found here, only Pinot Noir is cultivated. Our vines are planted on the slopes around the mouth of the Lavaux valley. This valley has a strong influence on the growth cycle of the vines, the ripening of the grapes and gives tremendous respectability and precision to the wine.

The "Les Charmes" Premier Cru is a first-class plot and easily rivals Burgundy’s great white Grand Crus. There are two types of "terroir" in Meursault. One is clay-based and produces opulent, generous wines. The other consists of finer soil, and is closer to the limestone bedrock. The latter gives a more mineral, airy and chiselled wine. Our plot, mostly located in the “Charmes Dessus” portion, is fortunate to overlie the two terroirs, and is therefore capable of producing particularly complex nectar.

Aromas of red fruit on the nose (black cherry and blackcurrant). Subtle hints of oak are complemented by notes of liquorice. Over time, notes of spices, forest undergrowth and even musky notes develop. This wine is silky, structured, tannic and well-balanced on the palate. The finish features all the fruitiness of the first nose.

Recommended with red meats, small game and fine classic cheeses.

Serve at 16°C - 17°C. This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down to rest for 5-7 years.

This Vosne Romanée Domaine du Clos Frantin has a very beautiful garnet red colour. The nose has tobacco, tea and mild spicy notes. The mouth is velvety with silky tannins, lovely ampleness and well-balanced body. The finale is long and aromatic.

Try this Vosne Romanée with red meat dishes, game in sauce and with the majority of cheeses. Equally ideal with venison cooked in wine sauce, rabbit stew or a thick cut steak with morel mushrooms.

Serve at 17°C (62°F) Laying : Drink now or lay in cellar for 3 to 5 years.

Elegant and classy on the nose, this Premier Cru features aromas of black fruit with fine, delicate floral notes. On the palate, the body has a great deal of sucrosity but with beautiful structure and well-integrated oak that does not overpower the fruit. Pleasing sensation of freshness on the finish.

A fantastic wine to be paired with red meat, dishes in wine sauce, marinated game and aged cheeses.

Serve at 16°C - 17°C. This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down to rest for 5-7 years.

The nose is elegant, racy and complex, developing notes of green tea, cigar, prunes, dates and rose-mary. Rich, full-bodied and powerful, this wine is balanced and velvety with a long and aromatic finish.

A fantastic wine to be paired with red meats, large game and aged full-flavored cheeses

Serve at 16°C - 17°C. This wine is ready to drink or may be laid down to rest for 7-10 years.

Mature on the nose with pleasant tobacco-tinged red berry fruit, plenty of forest floor aromas coming through. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly stringy tannin.

Adequate freshness to suggest that it will still offer several more years of drinking pleasure.

Complete, powerful, classic Pauillac. Predominant nice blackcurrant fruit, hints of new leather, toast, chocolate, forest floor. Full-bodied, dense, and built for the long haul, it is rich, generous and stylish for the vintage and should age extremely well. Great value.

Rated: Robert Parker 91pts

Golden yellow color. Aromas of golden apple, ripe pear and peach. Good consistency in the mouth, good balance between acidity and smoothness. On the palate, it is delightfully dry, medium-bodied, with a crisp, appealing acidity.

A classic Pinot Grigio.

Perfect with light starters, salads, fish pasta dishes, risottos and boiled meats.

“What appeared to be a disadvantage for the 2013 vintage – late budding and flowering – proved to be a major advantage thanks to a warm summer and month of September offering textbook conditions for harvesting, with cool temperatures but a prevalence of sunny weather.

This resulted in slow but complete ripening with great balance and a delightful aromatic quality, which we like to define as “Elegance”.

Ornellaia 2013, with its dense, vibrant colour, has a nose of splendid aromatic complexity built around a limpid and brilliant fruitiness, underscored by refined spicy and balsamic notes. The mouth develops vibrant and complex fruity nuances framed by a dense, slender structure with tannins that attain a rare harmony between firmness and fleshiness, concluding with a long balanced and fresh finish.”

Al Limite – At the Limit of the TERROIR: SAN LEONINO IS IN FACT A BORDER AREA BETWEEN FLORENCE AND SIENA, AN AREA IN WHICH CLAY AND ALBERESE SOILS MEET, BETWEEN THE CONTINENTAL CLIMATE AND THE MORE TEMPERATE ONE SOUTH OF SIENA.

Al Limite – At the Limit of the STYLE: Splendid ruby appearance. An explosive aromatic nose of Ripe cherries, Violets, Menthol Tobacco and Rhubarb. Warm and silky in the mouth, packed with a tight taste, elegant, savory mineral notes wrapped around a bold tannins. An excellent, lingering finish.

Great when paired with red meat, game or cheese, it is perfect with fontina cheese.
Serving temperature: 16/18 ° C

Harvested at perfect maturity, the Grenache brings power and body to this vintage. Our 2013 has more of a northern style than southern. Rich, deep red colour, the nose has complex notes of black fruit and cocoa, tobacco and mild spices. The mouth is full-bodied and long, the tannins are rich and soft with a beautiful persistent finish.

Recommended with with game, truffles and mushrooms.

Rated Robert Parker 89

Château de Beaucastel has long been considered one of the great wines of France. It is unanimously renowned for its balance, elegance and ageing potential.

A dark and deep ruby with purple undertones. Nose, which is very rich in ripe black fruit, cherry, fig and slightly smoky. Well-rounded and powerful, with a great balance between tannins and body, with notes of red fruit. Wonderful finish with Good ageing potential.

Serve at 15°C and if possible decant before serving. Particularly suited with game or duck meat and also flavoursome cheeses.

A ruthless sorting in the vineyard made the 2008 vintage a small production, about 50% less than an average year. This vintage has a "Northern" style with aromas of violets and spice. The result is a rich wine, soft with a remarkable elegance. An exceptional wine!

Rated Robert Parker 92pts / Wine Spectator 93pts

Following several years' laying, this wine will open up to reveal its most exquisite nuances. A nose composed of stewed fruit, nutmeg and leather illustrate the extraordinary results which Pinot Noir can offer us when cultivated on Burgundy's best vineyards. A mastered powerfulness. Suave, delicate and complex and very elegant. The finish is long, very long..... a grand wine.

Serving suggestions A capon with foie gras filling or a Bresse free-range chicken with morel mushrooms will greatly honor this wine. After a period of 10 years laying, try with scrambled eggs with truffles on a slice of country rye bread.

Serve at 16 or 17°C (60°F or 62°F)
This wine fully divulges itself after several years. Can keep between 7 and 10 years.

This Grand Cru has an attractive ruby red robe with Burgundy red reflections. When young, our Clos-de-Vougeot develops a very complete and varied aromatic palette of red and black wild woodland berries. With ageing, it will evolve towards notes of Virginia tobacco and tea. The mouth is robust but not rustic, with a menthol note which can be appreciated vintage after vintage.

Serving suggestions Taste this Grand Cru with red meat dishes, roasted game or other hunts. Also recommended with cheese such as Epoisses or Brillat-Savarin. Perfect with a pheasant with cream, a thick round of beef or with venison.

Serve between 15 to 17°C (59°F - 62°F)
Laying potential: This wine will express its full potential after several years. You may therefore keep it between 7 to 10 years or more.

This Corton Grand Cru has a beautiful red robe with cherry red reflections. The nose is a subtle mix of smokey notes and spicy aromas with a light touch of liquorice. Fine and elegant, this robust wine has a supple structure with harmonious tannins which give way to a long finish intensively flavored by fruity notes.

Will beautifully accompany the finest meals with red meats and game, dishes cooked in red wine and fine cheeses. Highly recommended with a beef filet or with a haunch of venison with chestnuts.

Serve at 15°C and 16°C
Laying: 7 to 10 years or more

Located north of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis and adjoining Gevrey-Chambertin, the Clos de la Roche is situated on the rocky limestone ridge of the slope, hence its name ("roche" is rock in French). With an altitude of between 250 and 300 metres (820 Ft - 980 Ft), this is the biggest classified Grand Cru vineyard of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis.

Gentle but not invisible wood frames agreeably spicy red and black currant, earth and subtle game hints. There is plenty of volume to the solidly structured and powerful large-bodied flavours that possess plenty of tannin-buffering dry extract, all wrapped in a firm, balanced, complex and impressively long finish.

Suited for rib steaks, rib roasts as well as game and strong cheese. Perfect for pheasant with chestnuts, a beef filet with cream of morel mushrooms or cheeses such as époisses, blue cheese or Roquefort.

Serve at 17°C (62°F)
Laying: 10 to 20 years or more.

Aloxe-Corton is a well-reputed village which marks the end of the Côte de Beaune and the beginning of the Côte de Nuits. Our vineyard plot is located on the part known as « Les Crapoussuets », on a clay-and-limestone soil on south-east orientated foothills.

Our Aloxe Corton has a beautiful intense ruby robe. The nose has woody and elegant spicy aromas which evolve onto notes of very ripe red fruits. With a very supple tannic structure, this well-balanced wine has lovely pleasant velvety tannins with just a hint of sweetness. The finish is long and aromatic, reminiscent of the fruity aromas of the nose.

Try this wine with game, elaborate red meat dishes, and classic cheeses. Excellent match for a boeuf bourgignon (the classic Burgundy beef stew dish), venison or just with Epoisses cheese on bread sprinkled with cumin seeds and raisins.

Serving and keeping Serve at 17°C (62°F) Laying : 7 to 10 years

Endowed with beautiful, deep garnet red colour, this Pommard Clos des Ursulines reveals a fruity nose with aromas of cherry, blackcurrant and fig. Over the years these aromas will evolve toward notes of coffee and leather. Full and round on the palate with ripe tannins and rich, but not heavy, substance. This wine is powerful and well-structured yet remains subtle, elegant, silky and almost "feminine" due to the vineyard's proximity to Volnay. The finish is silky and velvety.

Food/Wine pairing : Serve with exquisitely prepared red meats, feathered game and wine sauces. This Pommard Clos des Ursulines is the perfect match for veal chops with shallots, lamb curry, stewed venison or roasted wild boar with port. It is also well-suited to most full-flavoured cheeses such as Époisses, Livarot or Pont l'Evêque.

Serve between 15° and 17°C.
This wine will reach its peak after several years in the cellar. It may be laid down for 7 to 10 years or more.

Awarded: Grand Champion and 'Best of the best' in its category (UOB Tower Club Awards 2016)

Our Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru "Les Narbantons" offers a classic ruby dress and a fruit and floral nose suggestive of rose. The palate is supple; the tannins give this first vintage finesse. A wine often considered feminine in character.

Serving suggestions An ideal wine for a piece of beef or even foie gras. A roasted chicken, caramelized or lacquered. For cheeses, it prefers those with sweet flavors like Chaource, Brie, Tomme, Epoisses, Cantal.

Serving and keeping Serve at 17°C (62°F)
Laying: 3 to 5 years.

This Savigny les Beaune has a deep ruby red robe. Fruity aromas of red and black woodland berries, enhanced by aromas of mild spices. With an initial pleasant ampleness , this harmonious wine leads on to a subtle and fruity finish.

An ideal wine for quite elaborate red meat dishes, game and classic cheeses. Perfect with venison with olives, partridge with morel mushrooms, boeuf bourgignon (the classic Burgundy beef stew dish) or veal cutlets with shallots. Also highly recommended with cheeses such as Brie, Chaource or Reblochon.

Serve between 14°C and 16°C. (57°F - 60°F)
This wine may be enjoyed now or laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.

A very beautiful ruby red colour with raspberry nuances. Delicate and discreet, the nose has dominating fruity aromas of cherry, strawberry and raspberry. Fleshy and robust in the mouth, this wine has great harmonious balance.

Our Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru 'Les Porrets Saint Georges' is a great wine for red meats, dishes cooked in wine sauce, marinated game and mature cheese. Try it with duck filet, artichoke mousse or with a seasoned roast pork.

Serve at 17°C (62°F)
Laying: 5 to 7 years or more

Beautiful ruby red robe with cherry red reflections, our Côte de Nuits Village has a pleasant nose of fruity Pinot with a light smoky background. The mouth is well-structured with supple and well-blended tannins which nicely combine with the redcurrant and raspberry aromas followed by a hint of liquorice.

This Côte de Nuits Villages can accompany meat cooked in sauce - especially red wine sauces - as well as game and mild to medium cheeses. Also recommended with marinated meat dishes and "oeufs meurette", the typical Burgundy speciality.

Serve at 17°C
Drink now or lay 3 to 5 years.

This Chambolle-Musigny boasts beautifully vibrant, brilliant ruby red colour. Ethereal and delicate, it is redolent of black cherry with discrete, elegant floral notes of rose and violet. Very soft on the palate, it offers well-balanced structure, bold, yet fine, smooth tannins. Lovely intense, fruity finish.

Perfect with exquisitely prepared choice red meats and delicate cheeses. Try it with a haunch of venison, tournedos with mushrooms, or a pheasant and foie gras terrine. Lovely with a triple cream cheese such as Brillat-Savarin.

Serve at 17°C.
This wine is ready to drink or it may be laid down for 3 to 7 years.

Our Morey Saint Denis has an attractive ruby red robe with cherry red reflections. The nose exhales wild cherry aromas with more smoky undertones and a light woody hint. The mouth is well-balanced with beautiful minerality and notes of red fruit and liquorice. The finale is ample and deliciously fruity.

Savour this Morey-Saint-Denis with beef, lamb, poultry or rabbit. Ideal with roast lamb, veal cutlets, duck filet with green pepper or roast beef cooked with prunes.

Serve between 16°C and 17°C
Drink now or lay for 3 to 5 years or more.

A lovely ruby red colour with some raspberry coloured nuances. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit on the nose with notes of oak and spice. Over the years it will develop more animal notes, like musk and fur. Silky, well-structured, tannic and well-balanced on the palate. The same fruit found on the first nose reappears on the finish.

Serving suggestions : Try this Gevrey-Chambertin with red meats, small game and fine, classic cheeses. Perfect with coq au vin, beef bourguignon, spit-roasted hare, stewed duck or veal liver with mushrooms. It may even be served with dessert as the perfect match for cherry clafoutis.

Serve between 16°C-17°C.
This wine may be enjoyed now or laid to rest for 5-7 years

Intense and deep, our Moulin-à-Vent Rochegrès robe shines with ruby red nuances and purple reflections. Floral and full-flavoured, this beautiful wine exhales notes of rose and black wild berries with an expressive mineral backdrop. The mouth is generous, with an aromatic structure that is both complex and harmonious. The finish is intense and subtly flavoured.

Serving suggestions
Taste our Moulin-à-Vent with roasted meats, game and dishes in sauce. Its large aromatic range and intense fruitiness allow this wine to accompany Morteau sausages, partridge with hazelnuts or boar cooked in wine. With cheese, we strongly suggest goat's cheese (crottin) or a Chaume du Jurançon.

Serve at 13°C - 14°C (55°F - 57°F)
Laying : Drink now while young or lay between 3 to 5 years or more.

This wine possesses an attractive purple dress with parma reflects. Fruity spiced with touches of cherry, currant and licorice stick enhanced of rose petals. The full and greedy palate supported by attractive slightly roasted tannins.

An accessible and immediate pleasure for any occasions: hors d'oeuvres, summer picnics, grilled or barbecued meats as well as with poultry and moderately ripe cheeses.

Serving and keeping Serve at 15°C (57°F). Enjoy this wine while young for its fruit. Ready for drinking

Pale gold in his youth and adorned with green reflections, Corton- Charlemagne is the age of the amber and yellow shades . On an infinite delicacy, its bouquet expresses buttery tones , baked apple , citrus , pineapple , lime, fern , juniper, cinnamon and flint. The honeyed notes are frequent. On the palate, Chardonnay surprises by its concentration , distinction and balance. The finish is intense and complex .

Taste this Grand Cru with shellfish such as lobster or crab , fish, white meat, poultry cream and blue cheese. The Corton Charlemagne goes particularly well with foie gras, whose bitterness will be framed by the mineral and power of the wine.

Serve at 12°C to 14°C
This wine expresses its potential after several years , keep it between 7 and 10 years or more.

At the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, the vineyards for this appellation form a vast amphitheatre on the slopes that stretch across 4 villages including that of Montagny-lès-Buxy. This 301-hectare appellation is exclusively devoted to the cultivation of Chardonnay grapes. Its terroir is often compared with that of Mercurey and its wines rival their white Mercurey counterparts. It was the Romans who introduced viticulture to the region, and, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance the appellation was referred to as "Côte de Buxy". The vines are planted at altitudes of between 280 and 380 metres in clay-limestone soil with a certain proportion of Jurassic Lias and Trias marls. The relatively steep slopes benefit from south/south-eastern exposure.

This brilliant, limpid Montagny Premier Cru is golden in colour and redolent of oak, vanilla and brioche. It is round and delectable on the palate with lovely vivacity and minerality. The finish is long and fragrant with flavours of almond and fresh and cooked apple.

This Montagny Premier Cru's freshness and minerality make it perfect as an aperitif served with salmon on toast and sushi. Enjoy this delicate wine with fine fish such as bream or sole, seafood or poultry.

Serve between 12° and 13°C.
This wine is ready to drink though it may be laid down for 5 to 7 years or more

Located in central Burgundy, in the southern Côte de Beaune, the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, along with Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, make up the prestigious "Côte des Blancs" which produces truly great white wines. However, Pinot Noir is very present in this village, often in areas that are more sandy than marly.

Golden in colour with green highlights. Lovely floral bouquet on the nose with aromas of hot croissant or brioche and candied lemon. Over time the nose will develop nuances of spice and roasted hazelnut. Bold yet elegant on the palate, this Chassagne-Montrachet is fleshy and well-balanced. Long on the finish with gingerbread and floral notes.

Ideal with fine fish and seafood, it is also a good match for white meats, poultry in sauce and full-flavoured cheeses. Try this Chassagne-Montrachet with a salmon steak in cream sauce, grilled red mullet with fennel or parsleyed ham. Finish the meal with a strong Epoisses or aged goat's cheese.

Serve at 12°C
This wine is ready to drink though it may be laid down for 3 to 5 years.

The Puligny Montrachet has a beautiful pale crystalline yellow robe with golden reflections. The nose develops subtle aromas of dried fruit, almond, apricot and also hawthorn flower and crystallised fruit. The mouth is round and well-structured, harmonious and well-balanced with a long and refreshing finish.

Ideal with fine fish, shellfish, white meats, poultry in sauce and strong cheeses, this Puligny-Montrachet will beautifully honour salmon steak cooked with cream, grilled red mullet with fennel, a dab oven-baked in foil or with jambon persillé (traditional Burgundy thick-cut ham with parsley and garlic).

Serve at 12°C - 13°C

This appellation from southern Burgundy is located in the Mâconnais region around the villages of Fuissé, Solutré, Pouilly, Vergisson and Chaintré. The vines are planted on hillsides - sometimes very steep. The varying exposures result in a harvest period that lasts more than two weeks.

This wine features beautiful pale yellow colour with golden highlights. A lively, aromatic nose with predominant notes of
white fruit and spices is underpinned by a subtle touch of oak and vanilla. Mineral on the palate with a good balance between acidity and roundness. Lovely length.

This wine is a good match for all kinds of fish, especially freshwater fish, seafood, and white meats in sauce. Try it with a
fillet of trout with almonds, salmon cooked en papillote or blanquette of veal. Finish the meal with an assortment of goat's cheeses.

Serve between 12° and 13°C
This wine may be laid down for 3 to 5 years or more.

Beautiful greenish-gold in colour. Fresh and elegant on the nose with lemony and mineral nuances. Lovely overall harmony with remarkable power and length.

This Chablis calls for classic matches. Enjoy its refreshing character as an aperitif served alongside smoked salmon on toast. Its richness is complemented by firm oysters with a slight nuttiness.

Serve between 9° and 11°C to preserve this wine's freshness and minerality.
Best enjoyed within the next 3 to 5 years

45% Corvina, 15% Rondinella, 40% Corvinone

Intense garnet red in colour. Concentrated aromas of ripe blueberries, blackberries and cherries are enhanced with a hint of spicy oak. The palate is rich, full bodied and complex;beautifully balanced and lingering.

Alcohol: 15%
Suggested initial serving temperature: 17°C

The back block of the property is planted with approximately 6 acres of Grenache. These vines seem to thrive in the harsh conditions brought on by the proximity to the sea. Limestone soils and at times violent weather still allow these vines to produce some extraordinary elegant yet very interesting fruit.

Part of the single vineyard estate fruit, the Grenache is something we are very proud of and are extremely excited to see an interested within this variety.

Colour: Dark Magenta
Bouquet: Bright fruit with hints of sweet flowers, earth, spice and pink musk Palate: Generous of fruit, textural with hints of liquorice with long, soft tannins
Cellaring: to 2025
Winemaker: Phil Christiansen

Awards / Accolades
GOLD – 96 pts – 2015 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards – Melbourne, Australia

A bright, deep and vibrant colour with a fine and persistent perlage. The aroma is fresh, pleasant and fragrant, enriched by pungent notes of white flowers and soft fruits like blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. The taste is delicate on the palate and has the perfect balance between fruity and acidic components.

Ideal as a classy aperitif to celebrate the most important events. It pairs well with entrées, fish first courses as well as sea food, shellfish and fish in general.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8-10 °C

Pale straw-yellow in colour, enhanced by a crystal clear, crisp, lingering beading that brings out the exquisitely-subtle pear, citrus, white-fleshed fruit and white-petaled flowers overtones to the full. Marvelously fruity, pleasantly-dry and superbly fresh on the palate, with a perfectly-balanced texture combining gentle acidity and a lively, creamy fizziness.

Extremely versatile, an all course wine, perfect in any convivial situation. Superb as aperitif and unforgettable when paired with chocolate cakes and apple pies.

Suggest Serving Temperature: 6-8 C°

Producer : Bürgerspital
Region : Franken

A dry Pinot Noir from Franken, Germany, this red boasts intense bouquet of ripe cherries and dark berries. The palate is more elegant with more subtle hints of the fruit characteristics, sharing stage with aromas of damp earth and wet pebbles. This Pinot Noir has a medium body with firm structure, fine tannins and harmonious acidity, leading to an impressive finish.

Winemaker’s notes: Delicate pineapple and good sweetness, concentrated dried fruits and balanced structure. Franken wine Gold Medal 2015.

Vinification: from one of our steepest slopes along the river Main, hand selected and left for a short tie on the mush before fermenting at cool temperatures and aged in stainless steel tanks

Serving suggestions: This Beerenauslese is ideal as an aperitif, with blue cheese, with spicy hard cheese or as a dessert wine, particularly with desserts with local fruit.

A bouquet of orange blossoms and Mediterranean herbs with fine elegant apples and concentrated dried fruit aromas

Serving suggestions: This selection is best served as an aperitif or with goose liver pâté, fine cheeses or fruit desserts.

The stein-harfe is a climatically favourable single location in the heart of the unique wine region of Stein and Bürgerspital. Due to the shape of the vineyard walls and stone chutes it is visually similar to a harp, hence the name.

Characteristically fresh and lively. Produces the most wonderfully fresh, light white wines and wonderful, razor-sharp purity of fruit.

Best paired with Asian cuisine, spicier preparations with ginger, chili, curry, lemon grass and fruits.

Critic Rating: Robert Parker 94pts

Producer: Bürgerspital
Region: Franken

Exhibiting a perfumed citrus fruit character, this dry Riesling is racy and intense, providing an appetising and cleansing palate with obvious mineral in the background and a fresh finish. Best served grilled seafood and Asian or pacific cuisine.

Producer: Bürgerspital
Region: Franken

This wine is made from the Silvaner grape that is unique for its earthen flavours. The clay-limestone soils of the Franken region give the Silvaner more structure that transforms to a firm mineral backbone on the palate with subtle aromas of stone fruit and flowers. It is a light wine made of fully ripe grapes (Kabinett) and is dry (Trocken) due to its low residual sugar level.

Best served with fish and poultry dishes.

Producer: Bürgerspital
Region: Franken

Made from the native Müller-Thurgau grapes, this pale-yellow white wine has a zingy yet soft personality. Its nose is aromatic with citrus and hints of tropical fruits. The palate shows off slight stony characteristics and is very approachable with an appetising and refreshing finish.

Varietal: 40% Corvina, 30% Rondinella , 30% Corvinone

Process: Ripasso is the traditional method where the pomace from the dried Amarone grapes are left to referment in a Valpolicella wine from the same vintage. The wine is aged in 50% tonneaux and 50% stainless steel for about 8 months

Tasting Notes: Intense garnet red in colour. Concentrated aromas of red fruit cherries with a hint of spice and flowers. Full bodied palate with soft tannins which make it velvety

Food Pairing: pasta dishes with meat sauce, grilled or roasted red meat, game and medium aged cheeses. Serve at 16°C

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Tasting Notes: Light straw gold in colour. A fine bouquet of meadow flowers, with hints of camomile, elderflower and iris. An elegant wine with notes of sweet almonds on the finish.

Serving Suggestion: Delicious as an aperitif or with starters, white meats and all fish dishes.

Alcohol: 12%
Suggested initial serving temperature: 10° - 12°C

Prior to 1968, making non-vintage rosé champagne was virtually unthinkable. It was in the midst of a cultural revolution that the visionary Bernard de Nonancourt gave it its credentials. This daring wine combines real structure with freshness and a soft, vinous character. In its elegant bottle inspired by the times of French King Henri IV, Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier soon made a name for itself worldwide.

A fine bead and an elegant colour. Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier’s colour evolves gently from a pretty raspberry tint to a hint of salmon. In this colour range, the brightest is a pink with subtle shades of melon and raspberry. It owes it quaint name Cuisse de nymphe émue (hot pink, in English), to a rose bush. The bead is so fine that it seems to dance in the glass and then on the palate.

Subtle, forthright, and very fresh on the nose. Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier suggests a basketful of small berry fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, redcurrants, and morello and black cherries. The overwhelming sensation is one of freshness.

Fruit dominates the palate. Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier is a lively, well-rounded wine which combines structure and freshness. The forthright, slightly sharp attack is like breathing the heady aromas of a freshly-picked basket of berry fruits – a symphony of aromas with a gently-rounded, tender finish.

Taittinger Brut Réserve is blend of Chardonnay (40%) and Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (60%) wines from over 35 different vineyards and vintages matured to perfection. This high proportion of Chardonnay, unique among fine non-vintage champagnes, and a minimum ageing of three years in the cellars, where it reaches the peak of aromatic maturity, make Taittinger Brut Réservea delicately balanced champagne, known for its consistently excellent quality
the world over.

Taittinger considers it an honour to produce a Brut champagne every year without exception.

Brilliant golden yellow in colour. Bubbles are fine, while the foam is discreet yet lingering. The nose, very open and expressive, delivers aromas of fruit and brioche. It also gives off the fragrance of peach, white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and vanilla pod. The entry onto the palate is lively, fresh and in total harmony. This is a delicate wine with flavours of fresh fruit and honey

Intense ruby red with garnet highlights, its rich, complex nose opens up immediately. Initially dark cherry, plum and violets, clean, fine and elegant. It then opens up to wider, more complex notes of blueberry, vanilla, tobacco, cinnamon, chocolate and leather with a menthol finish. In the mouth the elegance of a full, crisp body comes through immediately without warmer notes. Its cherry, plum and blueberry nuances are very long lasting.

It goes ideally well with game, roasts and grilled meat or medium mature cheeses.
Serve at 18°C but no more.

Varietal - 58 % Malbec - 42 %Cabernet Franc
Age of vines - 15 - 20 years old
Harvest - By hand, using small plastic boxes (15 Kg) during the last week of April
Agronomist - Guillermo Cacciaguerra
Fermentation - Entire berries in small concrete vats
Yeasts - Indigenous
Alcoholic fermentation - 28 days at 28ºC (82,4º F)

Aging - 100% aged 15 months in new French/Bordeaux oak barrels
Potential Aging - Up to 15 years from now
Winemaker - Karim Mussi Saffie

The Sassicaia Estate is situated near the Tuscan coast (Bolgheri) and has been owned by the Incisa family since 1800. It was Leopoldo Incisa’s writings on vines and wines that inspired his great grandson, Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, to plant the Sassicaia vineyard on his wife’s estate, Tenuta San Guido.

Sassicaia 2011 has a rich, dense ruby colour. The nose unravels with white pepper, rosemary, plum; prune and then blackberries, cassis and raspberries. It already displays a meatiness; cured duck and Bresaola, with hints of leather and a sweet tobacco.

Critics Rating: Robert Parker - 96

Producer: Frescobaldi
Region: Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

This Brunello exhibits layered aromas of wild blackberry, red currant and sour cherry, closely followed by floral notes of sweet violets and spicy characters of black pepper, clove and tobacco leaf. Cocoa, roasted espresso bean, vanilla and a slight mineral character add to the complexity of the nose. The palate exhibits a velvety mouth feel, bright, crisp flavors, and noticeable tannins, with all of the components in fine balance. Fruit-driven flavors dominate the long finish.

Critics Rating:
2006 (Robert Parker 92, James Suckling 95)
2009 (Robert Parker 92, James Suckling 94)
2010 (Robert Parker 94, James Suckling 97)

Producer: Frescobaldi
Region: Tuscany

A deep ruby and almost opaque in its concentration, the nose is ultra-complex, delivering inebriating draughts of wild blackberry, raspberry, redcurrant, dried plum and dates, delicately lifted by floral impressions of sweet rose and violets. Gradually emerging to deepen the rich bouquet even further are spicier nuances of vanilla, cocoa powder, tobacco leaf, and roasted espresso beans, which act as a delicious foil to pungent notes of balsam and herbs. A crisp, nervy acidity complements a suite of silky tannins, and both contribute to a palate that is notable for its warmth and roundness. A finely-balanced, leisurely progression culminates in a lengthy, subtly-aromatic finish.

Ripe al Convento 2007 is an intense ruby-red with barely perceptible highlights that are almost garnet in tonality. The nose is characterised by notes of blackberry that quickly leave in their place intense and pleasant sensations of ground hazelnuts, rhubarb, and Cuban cigar; then spicy notes emerge of black pepper, cardamom and walnut, followed by fresh notes of thyme, tea leaves and juniper. Hints of underbrush and iodine. Entry on the palate is imperious, characterised by a dense and elegant structure well supported by generous, full body. The finish is markedly long and balanced.

Robert Parker 94pts
Wine Enthusiast 93pts
James Suckling 94pts

Producer: Luce (Frescobaldi Estate)
Region: Tuscany

A modern-styled Sangiovese and Merlot blend, Lucente impresses with a dark yet shimmering purple-red. A lush and seductive bouquet offers impressions of fresh and preserved raspberry and blackberry, followed by espresso, mint and sage. Warm and round on the palate, it boasts supple tannins that are well-integrated into the pleasing and slightly spicy finish.

Vintage: 2000 (Wine- Enthusiast 91)
Vintage: 2006 (Wine Spectator 90)

Producer: Masi
Region: Veneto

Versatile and approachable, this Veronese red is intense ruby in colour. Its nose is very ripe and fruity with cherries and sweet spices. The palate is rich and intense yet not over-powering. The soft tannins and round acidity work in perfect harmony to create a pleasing balance, leading up to an impressive and long finish.

Mazzano is an austere and majestic wine, the prototype for Amarone. The grapes come from the eponymous vineyard, famous for the quality of its produce since the XII century, and are laid out in traditional drying lofts during the cold winter months.

An opaque ruby red with burnished reflections. In the nose, powerful aromas of cherries preserved in spirit and plums. Majestic, with tastes of marasca cherries and blueberries. Complex aftertaste with surprising length.

Excellent with red meat, game, quails, and gutsy dishes and equally so with mature cheeses such as parmesan and pecorino.

Serving temperature: 18° C.
Potential storage life: 35-40 years

The Nero d’Avola grape is the main varietal used in the Sicilian wines.

Tasting Notes:
Nero d’Avola has an intense ruby red color, brilliant, alive, with violet reflex if young, or brown after the aging. The aroma is complex, with notes of liquorice, dried prunes, cherry, berry, strawberry, tobacco are some of the sensations you feel on the palate. An easy drinking and smooth finish.

The wine shows a deep garnet red. Rich and persistent bouquet with charming notes of plums, cherry, raspberry, violets. Balanced and elegant in the mouth with pleasant tannins. Long finish that reminds one of ripe red fruits.

Excellent with roasted red meat, game, braised veal. It matches perfectly with truffle-based dishes and mature cheese.

Bright golden in colour. Intensely perfumed with floral notes and hints of sultanas, dried figs, nuts and spices. Richly sweet and lingers in the mouth, with dessert wine pairing very well with cheese.

This wine is perfect on its own, or to finish off a meal. Pairs lovely with cakes and pastries, foie gras and blue veined cheeses.

This dessert wine comes in an elegantly packed 0.375ml bottle.

Tasting notes : The color is deep, intense burgundy red. The bouquet is strong with mineral notes enhanced by spicy fragrances of tobacco, liquorice and vanilla. This is a warm, velvety wine with a strong sweet note and a powerful texture. The alcohol level stands at 15.5%.

Tenuta Santome is owned and managed by the Spinazze family. For generations, the vineyard has excelled in making top-quality Prosecco from the indigenous Glera grape varietal in the Treviso DOC region. The vineyard runs on solar energy and their Prosecco is the world's only fully solar-powered wine with no carbon footprint !

Tasting Notes: Pale straw yellow in colour. The nose is intense, sweet and fruity with predominance of apple and acacia flowers. On the palate, it is pleasant, light, fresh and smooth with harmonious acidity.

Serving : Great as an aperitif or with batter fried Asian starters or sushi.
 

This Spätburgunder or Pinot Noir was picked in early October, then selected and crushed before fermentation on the skin for ten days. After fermentation it was matured for ten month in traditional German oak cask of 2.400l - the so called Doppel-Stückfass.

The wine shows itself with a ruby red medium rich colour. It offers a fruity appearance. Notes of red berries as raspberry and blueberry are combined with notes of spices, vanilla and the typical Pinot Noir hint of bitter-almond.

On the palate its first impression is a soft and smooth start. The fruit of the red berries is mouth filling - again raspberry, now blackberry and a hint of spice. Mellow and still fresh. The bitter-almond note keeps it delicate. A decent acidity gives the wine a good structure and makes it a good match with food. An elegant Pinot Noir with a decent body and good length.

Enjoy it now and within the next 6-8 years.

The “JESUITENGARTEN” is one of the very best vineyards in our neighbouring village of Forst and in the whole wine-growing area Pfalz (Palatinate) in Germany. It is ranked as a Grand Cru! The “JESUITENGARTEN” is situated on a slope above the village of Forst – on its western brim. The vineyard is east-southeast facing. The soil of the vineyards in Forst is very particular.

This “JESUITENGARTEN” is a very delicate and mouth-watering wine in the tradition of the top German Riesling Spätlese. In the nose, the wines offers a light and very mineral fruit. Notes of peach (pêche de vignes) and apples combined with a mineralic impression. Still very young this “JESUITENGARTEN” is juicy, complex and rich. On the palate the wine appears crisp and well balanced. Aromas again of peach are upfront but the almost spicy notes of the mineralic soil enrich the taste a lot. A great and complex wine which will have a great future! Now – 2030!

The Leinhöhle is situated on the western brim of the village of Deidesheim in the center of the Palatinate wine-growing region. The Leinhöhle is south east facing situated on a slope above the village of Deidesheim. The vineyard is protected by the Haardt-mountains against strong west-winds and rain.

The vineyard was harvested by hand in several picks. The grapes have been pressed and temperature-controlled fermented in stainless-steel tanks. The wine shows a very juicy delicacy with a crisp acidity and a mouth-watering sweetness. Even quite high in residual sugar the wine stays crisp and easy-drinkable due to the vibrant acidity. Notes of ripe rich fruits like peach and hints of apples and yellow plums keep this wine entertaining and suitable for the usage as an aperitif.

A very good match the wine offers when drunk with spicy cheese or with hot food as in the Indochinese-cuisine.
Drink it now to 2025.

Barolo Camilla opens to characteristic Nebbiolo aromas of wild berry, dried mint, liquorice tar and pressed rose. The wine is elegant and feminine overall with fine, silky tannins at the rear. A smooth finish with good length.

This wine pairs well with red meat, game, mature cheeses.

Intense garnet red with orange highlights. Aromatic, showing mint, cherry, licorice and clove notes backed by a thick base of tannins. A savory, mineral element enters at mid-palate and lingers on the complex aftertaste. Shows fine balance overall.

This wine pairs perfectly with roasts, game, full-flavoured cheeses and chocolate.

Producer: Lörch
Cherry Brandy
1000ml

A full and rich cherry brandy from the Black Forest, Germany, the cherry-fruit character in this Kirschwasser is second to none. With its smooth mouthfeel, it makes a classic German drink.

Black forest cake, chocolate or ice-cream. Traditionally served as a digestif.

Brand: Lörch
Apple & Plum Brandy
1000ml

Obstwasser is a German fruit brandy made from apples and plum. Palate of apple skin and flesh with a white pepper spirity spice. Finishes with a lingering hint of gently spiced plum and red apples.

Chocolates, coffee and cake or desserts in general.

RED WINES - Langhe Nebbiolo DOC

The selection carried out during the grape harvest in Nebbiolo vineyards - located above-all in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio - produces this Langhe Nebbiolo.

A young wine featuring all the variety’s aristocratic characteristics, but in a slightly detached style that makes it decidedly fragrant and tasty: an attractive, deep ruby-red colour; a powerful, fragrant nose hinting at raspberries, wild strawberries, jam and geraniums, becoming more rounded over time, as spicy and ethereal overtones are added.

Unquestionably a thoroughbred, though it is equally capable of taking the place at the table set aside for younger wines.

Vineyard: Sottocastello in the village of Novello
Grape-variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Vinification: Crushing of the grapes, followed by on-the-skins fermentation in stainless steel
Maturing: 24 months in medium-sized oak barrels
Ageing in the bottle: At least 6 months, stored lying down in an underground cellar
Alcohol: 14.5%

Full-on garnet red. Nose of jam, dried fruit and cherries in alcohol, with spicy hints of cinnamon, vanilla and tar. Palate is intriguing and warm, with plenty of body and structure, and a long aromatic finish.

Vineyard: Vigna Giaia
Grape-variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Vinification: crushing of the grapes, followed by on-the-skins fermentation in stainless steel
Maturing: at least 30 months in medium and large-sized oak barrels
Ageing in the bottle: at least 6 months, stored lying down in an underground cellar
Alcohol: 14%

A deep garnet red with orange nuances. Nose is complex, with evolved fruit, dried violets and raspberry, plus spices including cinnamon, vanilla and tobacco. An intense, long and warm taste, with great structure and an impressive finish.

Chardonnay made its first appearance on the hills of the Langhe during the late 1800’s, but most growers only began to take it into consideration about a hundred years later. This is when, in 1985, Piazzo too decided to plant some vines of this variety in San Rocco d’Elvio.

Their blending produces elegant wines which are perfectly at home on an elegant table in large crystal glasses, accompanying cheerful conversation among friends.

This pure Chardonnay has qualities of great value: a straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights; a full nose bursting with clear sensations of limoncello, mint, green apples and raspberries; and a lingering, dry taste, full of personality.

A wine produced from a vineyard of 10 hectares at 100 m asl, where the soil is characterized by calcareous sandstone, marl and calcareous flysch mixed to clay and calcareous clay, while the climate is of a temperate Mediterranean type. There are 4500 to 6000 vines per hectare with a yield of about 7 tons of grapes per hectare. Vines are trained to Cordone speronato and Guyot. Harvesting is done manually.

Intense and well outlined nose, very refined: evolving with black berries, together with clear balsamic and Mediterranean traces. Then progressively develop typical mineral notes. Perfectly integrated oak with spicy sweet notes and an elegant boisé in the finish. Enters the mouth austere and fresh, evolving in a good balance between the mineral traces and the fine tannic notes. Good length, with wide mineral notes.

Wine Spectator 94pts

2006 - Luce Brunello appears ruby red with garnet highlights. Fragrances of wild berry fruit, such as blueberry and red currant, predominate on the nose; crisp notes of citrus follow, succeeded in turn by spicier impressions of forest underbrush, tobacco leaf, pencil lead, and black pepper, all lifted by intriguing nuances of star anise and China Calassaja bark. It develops full-bodied and warm in the mouth, with a forceful suite of tannins. This is a wine of incredible concentration and near-endless progression and finish.

Rated - WINE ADVOCATE 90, WINE ENTHUSIAST 93, JAMES SUCKLING 100


2007 - The appearance is a very intense ruby red. Rich aromas of blueberry, currant, blackberry, and sour cherry mingle nicely with a hint of violet and spicier notes of cardamom, star anise, tobacco, and liquorice. Impressions of coffee, cocoa, and minerals complete the bouquet. The entry on the palate is lavish with elegantly integrated tannins. The wine is full bodied, well structured, and reveals decisive characteristics of the Montalcino region. The finish is lengthy and pleasingly intense.

Rated - JAMES SUCKLING 97, WINE ENTHUSIAST 97, WINE ADVOCATE 92


2008 - A deeply concentrated ruby red colour with garnet highlights. Intense and elegant bouquet with mellow scents of berry fruits like blueberry, black currant and blackberry joined by floral notes of violet and citrus. A lovely spiciness follows with fresh tobacco, cocoa, leather and star anise taking center stage. The palate reveals a notably substantial body accompanied by a long and harmonious aromatic persistence and a fine and elegant tannin texture.

Rated - WINE ADVOCATE 91, WINE ENTHUSIAST 92, JAMES SUCKLING 95

Producer: Castello Banfi
Region: Tuscany

Brunello di Montalcino is a red Italian wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino in Tuscany. It has one of the warmest and driest climates in that area with the grapes ripening up to a week earlier than in nearby regions.

Made from 100% Sangiovese, this example from the famed Castello Banfi is rich yet not over-powering. Sporting a ruby robe, its nose exhibits lots of ripe cherry, blackberry, dried plum and liquorice. It has medium-full body with round and chewy tannins and the finish is elegant and impressive with tones of violet flowers, dried herbs and spices.

Intensely aromatic with apple and honey notes. Impressively fresh on the palate, expressing a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. Its fine bead makes for a persistent and elegant finish.

Bordeaux Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot

Mr Emile and Philippe Casteja decided to create the second wine of Château de Lynch Moussas as from the 2001 vintage.

This manual-harvested wine received constant care and was brought up through a long vinification. It is a good introduction to the first wine Lynch Moussas. Les Huat de Lynch Mousses, whose name comes from the vineyard overhanging the estate has arisen from younger plots that could not join the ones of the main Château Lynch Moussas.

Brought up in one-wine new barrels, it reveals through tasting, its beautiful deep ruby colour and fruity nose. The start is fresh and full-bodied, with a significant length in the mouth. Can be drunk as young, but also be kept long by “connoisseurs”.

Producer: Tommasi
Region: Veneto

A deep, full yet refined wine, this Amarone from Tommasi sports an intense ruby red robe and a warm, ripe bouquet of raisin, cherry and baked plum. The palate is mouth-filling but not overpowering, with a well-integrated package of smooth tannins, round acidity and alcohol heft. The fruity notes of mixed berry jam and baked cherry tart along hints of cinnamon and tobacco return on the finish leaving an enduring, impressive after taste.

Recommended with white and red meat, game and fresh cheeses.

Brand: Tommasi
Region: Valpolicella

Youthful and exuberant, this Ripasso (which is made from re-fermented grape skins of its Amarone production), entices you with aromas of black fruit, dark cherries, plums, sweet spice and oak. The richness of the nose makes it seem as if this would be an alcoholic fruit bomb, but the palate is restrained, dry, with a touch of elegance and maturity. It is medium-bodied with acidity and tannins in perfect harmony, leading to an intense, slightly bitter finish.