The Wine Hunter Awards 2024

The Wine Hunter awards 2024 are out.

Congratulations to our associated producers with these results.

Cantina Paltrinieri
2023 Leclisse, Lambrusco di Sorbara:  Gold
2023 Piria, Lambrusco di Sorbara: Gold
2023 Sant’Agata, Lambrusco di Sorbara: Rosso
2023 Solco, Lambrusco dell’Emilia: Rosso
2022 LaRiserva, Lambrusco di Sorbara Riserva Brut: Rosso
2022 Radice, Lambrusco di Sorbara: Rosso

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De Faveri Spumanti
2023 Con. & Vald. Prosecco Sup. Rive di Colbertaldo G&G: Gold
2023 Con & Vald. Prosecco Sup. Cartizze Dry: Gold
2023 Con. & Vald. Prosecco  Sup Brut: Rosso
2023 Con. & Vald. Prosecco  Sup Extra Dry: Rosso

Masottina
2023 R.D.O. Ponente,  Con. & Vald. Prosecco  Sup. Brut: Rosso
S.A. Viaventi, Prosecco Treviso Extra Brut : Rosso
2023 Viaventi, Prosecco Treviso Rose’ Brut: Rosso

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Masseria Cuturi
2020 Monte Diavoli, Primitivo di Manduria: Gold
2021 Chidro, Primitivo di Manduria: Rosso

Patrizia Cencioni
2018 Brunello di Montalcino  Riserva: Gold
2019 Ofelio, Brunello di Montalcino Gran selezione: Rosso
2019 Brunello di Montalcino: Rosso
2019 Ofelio, Brunello di Montalcino Sel. Vigne Vecchie: Rosso
2018 “123”, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva: Rosso
2022 Rosso di Montalcino: Rosso

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Torre Raone
2018 San Zopito, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Terre dei Vestini: Rosso

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Zenato
2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico: Gold
2020 Ripassa, Valpolicella Ripasso: Gold

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What is The WineHunter Award?

The WineHunter Award is the award that is annually assigned to excellences of high quality wine, culinary products, distillates and craft beer.

The award guarantees the product’s superior quality. It is conferred to Italian and international products that reach the minimum score of 90 out of 100, after a careful evaluation process.

The WineHunter Award is divided into 3 categories:

ROSSO from 90 to 92.99 points out of 100
GOLD from 93to 95.99 points out of 100
PLATINUM 96 points out of 100

The Friends of Torre Raone

fox at Torre Raone

The friends of Torre Raone
 

All the labels of Torre Raone are inspired by the fauna that populates the estate located in a reserve area where hunting except selective hunting is prohibited.
The squirrel, the deer, the sheperd, the fox, the hare, the boar, the wolf and the ox. The characteristic of these animals “can be found” in the wines of Torre Raone.
 

On August 14th  a young fox has been spotted in the vineyards of Torre Raone

fox at Torre Raone
fox at Torre Raone
fox at Torre Raone
Cerasuolo Volpe

“The clever and cunning Fox creates admiration and curiosity in those who can see it.
Her character is reflected in this wine, young, fresh, pleasant and with balanced acidity.
These are pure Montepulciano D’Abruzzo grapes. The grapes are selected and harvested before complete maturation, to guarantee excellent acidity and freshness. 

The vinification is “white” after a short cryomaceration in the press (6 hours) of the free-run must. 

On the nose it presents delicate aromas of cherry, strawberry and red rose, in the mouth it is harmonious and balanced with sweet and persistent flavours.”

Discover Torre Raone's friends...

for more info please take a look at the website

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Santadi’s awards’ update

Santadi‘s awards’ update: nice awards for Santadi’s wines in the 2025 edition of the Guida I Migliori Vini della Sardegna by VinodaBere

GRAPES: Carignano 95%, Bovaleddu 5%

TASTING NOTES: 
Colour: Deep ruby red, light garnet tinges.
Nose: Rare, complex notes: plums and blueberries, sweet spices, bay, juniper, tobacco and chocolate.
Taste: rich, warm, mellow, fruity and spicy notes, suave tannins.

FOOD PAIRING: Excellent with roasted or grilled meat and game, aromatic and spiced dishes, medium to long seasoned cheese.

99,4/100

GRAPES: Typical local white grapes.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Color: amber color accompanied by a great consistency.
Nose: intense bouquet of honey, caramel, vanilla sugar and cloves.
Taste: persistent, balanced in the mouth, with a never cloying sweetness and a finish reminiscent of orange blossoms.

FOOD PAIRING: From fried ricotta ravioli seasoned with honey, to well-matured cheeses. Enhances any type of dessert.

99/100

GRAPES: Carignano 100%

TASTING NOTES: 
Colour: Deep, almost solid ruby red.
Nose: Intense fruity notes of blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, myrtle, leather and liquorice. Taste: Big and velvety, great structure and long aromatic finish, a full-bodied wine.

FOOD PAIRING: It matches red meats, wild boar, roast suckling pig and mature Pecorino cheese.

 

96,8/100

GRAPE VARIETIES: Carignano 100%

TASTING NOTES: 
Colour: Bright rosé with cherry tinges.
Nose: Elegantly fruity, with hints of forest berries and strawberry.
Taste: Harmonious and exuberant in the mouth, with medium-long finish.

FOOD PAIRING: It enhances gourmet seafood starters, delicate first courses and white meats.

 

96,7/100

GRAPES: Cannonau 90%, Carignano 10%

TASTING NOTES: 
Colour: intense ruby red, tending to garnet.
Nose: Mediterranean notes, complex, blueberry and ripe-blackberry aromas, spices tending sweet, tobacco and chocolate.
Palate: warm, soft, sweet tannins of rare intensity

FOOD PAIRING: It matches well structured dishes, such as roasted and grilled meat, fish, game and cheese.

96/100

CANTINA DI SANTADI

The Cantina di Santadi Winery is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles as the crow flies from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino.
The Cantina di Santadi Winery is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles as the crow flies from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino.
It was established in 1960, and after some start-up difficulties, a new management gave it a decisive boost, driven by strong determination which fanned enthusiasm and passion.
Thus the Winery embarked on an ambitious programme, adopting new strategies and clear targets, streamlining its operations and issuing coherent guidelines to its member grape growers.
 
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