Umbria
Cabernet Sauvignon i.g.t. 2007/8
Tudernum
A vivid dark violet red colour, fruity bouquet, which is rich in elegant notes
of blackberry, cocoa and pencil lead. The palate is soft, long and structured
with unobtrusive tannin.
Rojano i.g.t 2006
Tudernum
A blend of Sangiovese, merlot and Sagrantino, matured for 12 months in
new oak to give a lovely soft vanilla tone that enhances the damson and
red berry fruit. The colour is ruby-garnet and the nose is intriguing, with
spiciness and pencil lead-like mineral scents.
Sagrantino di Montefalco d.o.c.g.2005/6
Tudernum
The heat of the year, far from compromising it’s excellently constructed profile,
has actually given it something in terms of flesh and underlying substance. Thus
the red and black berry fruits are accompanied by grace notes of cumin spices
and the velvetiness of the palate broadens into dept..
Montefalco Rosso d.o.c. 2007
Tudernum
The colour is an impenetrable dark red. On the nose there are aromas of cherries,
plums, chocolate and a heady whiff of acetone. In the mouth the powerful tannins
give the wine a solid feel, the finish is beautifully long with the acidity fighting to
balance those mouth-drying tannins.
Vitiano 2003
Falesco
This lovely fresh tasting wine has a nose dominated by fragrant cherry fruit, graced
with spices and roses. The palate is riper, the fruit jammier and the surprising
dept is rendered complex by the swagger of the tannins. This makes way for
metallic, mineral full notes in the finish.
Toscana
Sergavio i.g.t. 2006
Gavioli
This 100% Sangiovese, one of our most successful finds from Tuscany, is aged
for two years in new oak, with an intense deep colour, ripe and inspiring.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano d.o.c.g. 2007
2001 ½ btl
Gavioli
It is dense, ruby red in colour with an elegant nose, featuring classic wild cherry
and tobacco notes. Decidedly full-bodied on the palate with its slightly
pronounced but fine-textured tannins leads to a wonderful lingering finish.
Chianti Superiore d.o.c.g.2005/7
½ btl 2003
Brandesco
Confident and focused in the mouth, intense strawberry, wild berry and cherry
animate an emphatic nose, then supple tannins contribute to a subtle entry.
A lovely, crisp acidity ensure pleasurable leanness,
with a medium-long but delicious finish
Peppoli 2003
Antinori
Rich in aromas of mature fruit, on the palate, the wine is well balanced, elegant
with a good structure. Peppoli is made with a view to being enjoyed fairly young,
when all its fruity nuances are at their maximum
Salciaio di Syrah d.o.c. 2008
Gavioli
The palate is compact and harmonious, with very fine, well distributed tannic
texture, balanced acidity and a finish offering full, long satisfaction.
Abruzzo
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo d.o.c 2007
Poggio d’Alba
The nose features rich, dense fruit and a lean, vibrant palate, followed by dense
texture and concentrated fruit in the mouth, opening to a measured toasty oak finish.
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo d.o.c 2006
Indio
Bright ruby red colour with garnet hues. Intense, characteristic bouquet that fully
reflects the primary aromatic components of this variety. On the palate, it shows
clear breed: it is full-bodied and robust, with a perfect integration of tannins and wood.
Campania
Guiscardo d.o.c. 2007
Corte Normanna
The nose is powerful with rich notes of ripe red berries that flows over hints of toast,
white pepper and other spices.
Aglianico d.o.c. 2004
Corte Normanna
The 2004 Aglianico is a good deep ruby colour. There are gentle aromas of ripe cherry
and plum, with floral nuances, and the palate is clear cut, fleshy and dense
with smoky and spicy notes.
Tre Pietre d.o.c. 2002
Corte Normanna
Taking pride of place on our list is this excellent newcomer, Tre Pietre.Â
It presents garnet ruby, with a dense, chewy bouquet of pencil lead,
cherry and cocoa and a linear palate.
Patrimo Irpinia Rosso i.g.t. 2004
Feudi di San Gregorio
The ’04 Patrimo is a most challenging wine. It offers a very ripe, fleshy nose
of jam and brandied fruit, but the clenched vigorous palate sweeps away
any doubts about its soundness and aging potential. The nose is inscrutable,
but the weight and power displayed on the palate doesn’t require much interpretation.
Veneto
Amarone Vigneti del Gaso d.o.c 2003
San Rustico
Verona’s most famous red wine, Amarone, is created through drying grapes
on wooden racks for several months before fermentation. This process,
when managed carefully, produces wine of intense aromas, flavours
and structure with hints of soft red fruits, overlaid with smoky oak
finish. The estate of San Rustico has become one of the exponents
of this style of wine.
Sardegna
Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva d.o.c.2006
Sella & Mosca
95% Cannonau grape, aged for 6 months in new oak casks, to give a lovely
vanilla aroma on the finish. Intense ruby red colour with subtle spice, and
overt aromas of morello cherry and quince leading to a full palate with
balanced tannins and good length. Medium-bodied with good
structure and a lingering finish.
Piemonte
Barbera d’Alba
“Santa Rosalia†2005
“Cannubi†2008
Brezza
This single vineyard wine is one of the best Barberas produced in
the Barolo region. Fine structure and an already enviable balance,
it is mount-filling and satisfying, fullbodied with a long fruity finish.
Nebbiolo d’Alba “Santa Rosaliaâ€
Brezza
This single vineyard Nebbiolo, from the famous house of Brezza
in Barolo, aged partly in oak casks and partly in large barrels. The crisp
nose embraces notes of black cherry, redcurrants, and vanilla with a full rich finish.
Dolcetto d’Alba d.o.c. 2004
Brezza
Impressive colour, ruby tending to garnet, with a violet rim and a nose that
introduces the wines great balance and intensity. With notes of grass and pepper,
paves the way for assertive fruit that comes through in overtones of morello cherry,
enhances by a touch of juniper.
Barolo Classico d.o.c.g 2000
Brezza
This superb vineyard is situation in the best cru of the district of Barolo.Â
These splendid vintages are vibrant and garnet in colour, have a complex bouquet
and are at its peak at the moment. The youthful fruits are acquiring a voluptuous softness,
while the spicy elements in the bouquet are emerging with increasing broadness and charm.
Barolo Cannubi d.o.c.g
Brezza
2001
2003
The Brezza Barolos are almost arrogantly successful. Its concentrated colour
has by now achieved legendary status, while the intriguing bouquet offers contrasting,
wonderfully deep aromas. The powerful extracts and tannins just add to the pleasure
of the palate, at the time, allowing scope for a perfect correspondence to the nose
and a mouth filling density.
Barbaresco d.o.c.g. 2001
Fontana Fredda
This barbaresco presents a strong varietal personality in a modern style.
Intense garnet with a generous enticing nose, the aromas marry fruity notes of mulberry,
cassis and strawberry with complex overtones of tobacco leafs and herbs.
Sitomoresco 1996
Gaja
Lazio
Tenuta della Ioria
Cesanese del Piglio Superiore d.o.c.g. 2008
Casale della Ioria
It is an intense ruby red wine, with gorgeous legs and great consistency.
It is suggestive of cherries under alcohol, blackberry jam, fennel, tobacco,
earth tones, mushrooms, and sweet red peppers. After a few minutes dried
red roses start rolling over everything. It had balsamic tones and a very complex
and intense nose, but still developing.
Tres
Rosso del Frusinate i.g.t. 2007
Casale della Ioria
Casale della Ioria is a small, family run estate in Ciociaria (Lazio) where owner
Paolo Perinelli oversees every aspect of the process, from vineyard management
and the sorting of fruit to the vinification and packaging of his wines. Tres is a blend
of Cesanese (an indigenous, aromatic grape), Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Where the Cesanese gives the wine its characteristic peppery notes and bright
acidity, the Merlot and Cabernet impart rich fruit flavors, tannin, and warm
mouthfeel. The grapes are crushed and macerated separately in
temperature-controlled stainless steel for up to ten days.
The wine is aged for up to 12 months in
French tonneaux and barriques
Olivella
Rosso del Frusinate i.g.t. 2009
Casale della Ioria
Torre del Piano
Cesanese del Piglio Superiore Reserva 2008
Casale della Ioria
Guyot-trained Cesanese is grown at up to 1000 ft. asl in clay-based soil and
hand-harvested at full phenolic ripeness. Torre del Piano is made from
the estate’s best vines. Grapes are crushed and macerated in
temperature controlled stainless steel for up to ten days.
Wine is aged for up to 12 months in new French barriques.
Montiano i.g.t.
Falesco
1997
2001
The 1997 is quite exemplary, with its richness of fruit, complexity, structure and softness.
Made from monovarietal Merlot, showing soft and full appeal in its notes of
tobacco and sweet spices.
Vintage may vary without notice
