Italy is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world and is the world’s second largest wine producer behind France. Italian wine is exported around the world and is also extremely popular in the country itself since grapes are grown in almost every region of the country and there are more than one million vineyards under cultivation. There are 20 wine regions in the country and they correspond to its 20 political regions. Wine grape growing takes place throughout the entire country. With Italy’s long north-south peninsula, each Italian wine region benefits from the micro-climates assisted by the exposure to the seas. Italy has a wide range of altitudes and a variety of soil conditions as well.
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The name Alto Vento, which means ‘High Wind’ in Italian, refers to the high altitude vineyards where the grapes come from. Made with 100% Pinot Grigio, this wine has been crafted exclusively from grapes grown in vineyards within the delle Venezie DOC region, which is also known as the ideal region for Pinot Grigio. It has been produced by one of Mionetto’s long time grower partners; a traditional family owned producer of the past 400 years, so getting a wine of this character and authenticity at the price on offer, is an outstanding value. It is crafted and artisanal in nature, a high quality “boutique” Pinot Grigio has unique character and finesse.
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Our delicate La Marca Prosecco has a pale, golden straw color and sparkles with lively effervescence. Opening with aromas of fresh-picked citrus and honeysuckle blossoms, the crisp, clean palate brings fruity flavors of green apple, juicy peach and ripe lemon, framed by hints of minerality. The finish is light and refreshing with a tantalizing hint of sweetness.
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Ruby red color tending towards garnet. A rich intense and complex bouquet with notes of black cherry and spice. The palate is full bodied with rich red berry fruit flavors complimenting a backbone of tannin. An exceptional compliment to red meats, roasts and game. A silky and pretty red with dried cherry and lemon peel aromas and flavors. Full to medium body, firm tannins and a fruity finish. Silky and racy. Tangy finish. Always a classic.
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Its purple color, the concentration of various substances is clearly very high. You won't experience a sense of surprise but a dense and awaited pleasure: a spicy layer that envelops a pulpy heart of fleshy and ripe currant. The intense aroma, the expert oenologic execution leading to a not overly tannic softness, and other quality reverberations of this expressive and majestic wine.
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Castello Di Monsanto 'il Poggio' Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2016, red wine from Sangiovese grapes, comes from the Chianti region of Tuscany in Italy. This wine is a single vineyard wine. With vines ranging from 25 to 45 years old, Monsanto's six-hectare II Poggio site is divided into three parcels that ripen up to one week apart.
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Pertinace Barbera D'Alba is an authentic and expressive Italian Barbera. It greets with alluring aromas of black cherry, plum, and a hint of earthiness. The palate offers flavors of dark berries, licorice, and vibrant acidity, with a smooth and harmonious finish, showcasing the wine's lively and enjoyable character.Pertinace makes high quality wines from Piedmont at prices that help attract a wider audience to the pleasures of this region. Pertinace sustainably farms about 40 acres of Barbera on south facing vineyards. Fermentation occurs in tank and then the wine spends 9 months in large Slavonian oak botti. Spicy with berry and peppery flavor notes that end with delicate acidity. Classic Barbera.
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Made from grapes cultivated without usage of chemical product nor synthetical fertilizers, it’s produced from a vinification kept separate from other processes. A sparkling Prosecco with a persistent perlage, it merges delicate fragrances of acacia blossoms and strong tastes of golden apple, pineapple and orange.
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A rich, velvety-smooth, almond-flavored liqueur made with the crushed essence of apricot. For centuries, the flavor of rich, sweet almond has been enjoyed in romantic elixirs throughout Italy, Sicily, Greece, the Far and Near East. This thick and rich liqueur has a deep mahogany hue and generous caramel and almond aromas. The viscous attack of flavor leads to a full-bodied, sweet palate. The finish is flavorful and balanced.
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Rucola“Rucolino” Amaro alla Rucola is made from Arugula leaves along with citrus peel, herbs, and roots.Amber, with dark orange hues, the liqueur recalls notes of citrus fruit, cedar, and subtle caramel. Lively on the palate and with a pleasingly bitter aftertaste.The name Rucolino comes from rucola or arugula, Eruca Sativa, the leaves of which are employed to make this liqueur.It is the first of its kind and a registered trademark.
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Flaccianello combines all the wild and old-world characteristics of the Sangiovese grape with the modern vinification techniques of what may be the top winemaking house in Tuscany today. The vineyards from which this wine takes its name continues to produce a Sangiovese of superior quality year on year. Made with 100% Sangiovese.
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This sparkling wine is produced by the soft pressing of selected Raboso grapes from the Piave and Trentino Lagrien area. The bright color is peach pink with deli- cate deep red glimmers. It has a delicate perlage and the foam is rich and persistent. The aroma is reminiscent of pink grapefruit, raspberry and blackcurrant with a hint of wild roses. Its taste is intense with adequate acidity, well-balanced and fresh with notes of raspberry.
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The Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sangiovese grapes were fermented separately in small steel tanks to maintain their varietal characteristics intact. The alcoholic fermentation was followed by malolactic fermentation, again in steel tanks. Its nose is wonderfully complex, very fruity with delicate floral and spicy notes. The tannic and smooth texture is striking on the palate, ending in a crisp and lively finish.”
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Beloved for flavorful red wines, Alba is an epicurean’s dream. The historic walled town at its heart is where growers from throughout the Piedmont region would once go to sell their produce to winemakers and négociants following the harvest, but today it is better recognized as one of Italy’s premiere culinary destinations. Sandwiched between Barolo and Barbaresco, the best vineyards, located atop sunny, south-facing hills, are planted with NebbioloBeloved for flavorful red wines, Alba is an epicurean’s dream. The historic walled town at its heart is where growers from throughout the Piedmont region would once go to sell their produce to winemakers and négociants following the harvest, but today it is better recognized as one of Italy’s premiere culinary destinations. Sandwiched between Barolo and Barbaresco, the best vineyards, located atop sunny, south-facing hills, are planted with Nebbiolo