Viticulture in this country dates back more than 4000 years. Italy is the leading wine producing country in the world both in terms of volume and exports. Today, Italy’s geographical territory spans 20 wine-producing regions such as Veneto, Apulia, Emilia-Romagna and Sicily leading in terms of wine production.
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The vineyards of Cardedu (car-DAY-do) are in the area of Ogliastra, the most mountainous and least populous province on the island; a land of turquoise shimmer and ragged-dry cliffs. Here on the southeast coast of Sardegna the Loi family grows and makes wines from the native varieties Vermentino, Cannonau, and Monica. Cardedu is one of…
Castagnoli is a small estate in Castellina in Chianti on the western edge of the Chianti Classico DOCG. This estate possesses a striking terroir, one of Chianti’s most beautiful. Steep terraces are carved out of a western facing amphitheatre below the winery. The soil is highly decomposed and flaky galestro schist. The Sangiovese vines are pruned…
Bright ruby red colour with purple highlights. Thanks to the harmony of the tannins, combined with the delicate complexity of aromas and the final note of sweetness, the wine is characterised by an excellent balance in the mouth.
Description
Deep ruby red color with hints of violet. Strong and fruity with scents of red fruit and licorice. Medium-bodied, soft, and well balanced on the palate
GRAPE VARIETY : 100% Barbera FERMENTATION AND MACERATION : about 10-12 days in steel vats at controlled temperatures. AGEING : in Slavonian oak casks and old tonneaux.
Perfumes: violet and roses, some nice fruits with cherry and raspberry hints. Taste: quite easy to drink, with a fine structure; elegant tannins together with a good freshness. Pairings: perfect for any situation, it can be wonderfully enjoyed from a simple rural picnic to the most silverscreened aperitif; can easily stand important dishes as well.
Ruby red in color with violet tints, the Dolcetto d’Alba Trifolera entices the senses with notes of juicy black cherries, black currants and violets. This wine is very elegant and velvety with harmonious flavors and a pleasantly bitter aftertaste.
Personally selected by Giorgio Rivetti, these wines represent important Italian wine regions and its local grape varieties. Following our philosophy, the wines are made from high quality, carefully farmed grapes and are true representations of their terroir.
Brilliant straw yellow color; perlage extremely fine and lively. Intense and fresh nose of citrus fruits and saline sensations. Fruit-forward, refreshing sip.
The Volpetti family winery is situated on the gentle volcanic slopes of the Colli Albani region just south of Rome. Though the family has been making wines since 1958, wine production in this area dates back to the Roman Empire. Here Volpetti focuses mainly on unique indigenous grapes like Cesanese. Rome is only 17 miles…
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