RED
Antinori Brunello de Montalcino 2019
Grape – 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Tasting notes – Ruby red in colour, the nose presents a complex bouquet of black cherries & blood oranges that follows over violets, vanilla & light balsamic aromas
Summary – The Antinori family have the very beginning followed a philosophy based on aging in large that preserve the integrity and fruit of the Sangiovese grape. Best pairings: grilled meats, braised dishes & ragu based pasta sauces
Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2019
Grape – 100% Nebbiolo
Tasting notes – Full bodied & elegant, hints of ripe fruits, cherries, plums, blackberries, with floral undertones. Firm tannins, earthy nuances, hints of spices like cinnamon & anise. Long aging wine
Summary – Pio Cesare has been producing wines for 135 years in its ancient cellars in the heart of the Piedmont region of Italy. Ideal pairings include red meats, aged cheeses & dishes with truffle or porcini mushrooms
Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico 2016
Grape – 55% Corvina & Corvinone, 30% Rondinella & 15% blends
Tasting notes – Made from 50% fresh bunches and 50% dried bunches (2 months), which yields a combination of fruity, spicy & peppery notes (such as cherry, raspberry, plum, cinnamon & clove)
Summary – Giuseppe Quintarelli, or “Bepi” is one of the greatest Italian Winemakers. The winery’s signature hand-drawn labels became a brand of the winery. Perfect with roasted meats, pasta with rich meat sauces, game and aged cheeses
Terlan Pinot Noir Monticol Riserva 2021
Grape – 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting notes – Intensive ruby red, delicate primary fruit aromas of wild strawberries, raspberry and cherry blend with restrained elegant spicy notes & aromas of earthy flint
Summary – The winery was founded in 1893 and brought international fame to Terlano, a little South Tyrolean village. Cantina Terlano has a traditional focus on long-living wines. This Riserva perfectly matches venison and veal based dishes
Argiolas Turriga IGT 2019
Grape – 85% Cannonau, 5% Carignano, 5% Bovale Sardo & 5% Malvasia Nira
Tasting notes – The full spectrum of notes include violets, tobacco, leather and cocoa & Mediterranean herbs & spices. Full bodied and warm, with a long finish
Summary – The crown jewel of Sardinian reds, using only grapes native to the island. Pairs with grilled or stewed game, rich red meats, aged cheeses & earthy mushrooms risotto
WHITE
Rossj – Bass Langhe DOP 2022
Grape – 95% Chardonnay & 5% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting notes – White melon & nectarine peach, elder & jasmine blossom. In mouth citrus fruits & fresh hints of menthol. Vibrant wine with crisp, lingering finish
Summary – A true gem in the world of Italian whites, from an exceptional producer, the Gaja family hail from the Piedmont region. A perfect pairing with seafood dishes & creamy cheeses
St. Michael-Eppan Sanct Valentin
Grape – 100% Pinot Grigio
Tasting notes – Deep straw yellow with fruity aroma of apple, pear, vanilla, toasted white bread & hazelnuts. Strong in character, creamy, full-bodied, pleasant acidity & smoky nuances
Summary – First produced in 1986 up north in Alto Adige, one of Italy’s most notable Pinot Grigios and promises an excellent experience even after many years of ageing
Tenuta Delle Terre Nere, Etna Bianco DOC 2022
Grape – 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, 5% Grecanico & 5% Inzolia
Tasting notes – Pale yellow colour with floral notes reminiscent of linden blooms. Dry, fresh & salty, with intriguing mineral essence coming from the volcanic soil
Summary – From the volcanic soil of Mt. Etna in Sicily, defined as the ‘Burgundy of the Mediterranean’. Perfect with seafood risotto, chicken, rabbit, prosciutto / melon & salami / figs
SPARKLING
Contratto “For England” Rosé 2017
Grape – 100% Pinot Noir
Tasting notes – The salmon pink colour reflects extreme elegance. Hints of citrus peel and marzipan. On the palate it is intense & well-structured, with notes of peach & thyme
Summary – For England is an extremely elegant sparkling rosé, initially produced to delight the palates in the British market in the early ‘90s. The effervescence is creamy & consistent
Contadi Castaldi Rosé Franciacorta DOC N/V
Grape – 65% Chardonnay & 36% Pinot Noir
Tasting notes – Fine & persistent pérlage. Notes of wild berries, rose, with hints of apple & tropical fruit. The mouth is structured, crisp & lively. The finish is long & well balanced
Summary – Franciacorta is a high-quality Italian sparkling produced in the Lombardy region of Italy. Contadi is a modern style Franciacorta, making skillful use of the Pinot Noir grapes
Contadi Castaldi Brut Franciacorta DOC N/V
Grape – 80% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir & 10% Pinot Bianco
Tasting notes – Straw yellow colour with greenish highlights, it is enlivened by a persistent perlage. Fresh, with floral notes of linden, citrus, white peach and green pepper
Summary – Despite the complexity of the blend, each grape variety adds its personality. A fresh and crisp sparkling, which delivers sapidity in mouth with a lingering enjoyable finish