Vinous: 92 Points for Torre Raone’s Cerasuolo

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Vinous: 92 Points for Torre Raone‘s Cerasuolo

Cerasuolo d’ Abruzzo DOC 2022

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Grapes: 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Vinification is “in white” after a short cryomaceration in the press (6 hours) of the free-run must.
Nose: intense, moderately persistent, fine and delicate, floral notes that blend with ample aromas of fresh fruit such as cherry, strawberry and mango.
Taste: dry, quite warm, quite fresh and with a good structure with hints of cherry, strawberry, yellow plum, mango and a marked acidity reminiscent of pomegranate; savory with long persistence, balanced and harmonious.

TASTING NOTES:
“The 2022 Cerasuolo d’ Abruzzo seduces with a blend of cherries and spice complemented by mint and lavender. This is deeply textural yet energetic throughout, with zesty acidity guiding its rose-tinged strawberry fruits and sour citrus nuances that add lovely contrast. It finishes with a mineral twang full of youthful tension, ending with a liquorice and tart cranberry concentration. Lovely.”

 Erik Guido
by Vinous on May 2023

Vinous: 93 Points for Radice of Cantina Paltrinieri

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Vinous: 93 Points for Radice of Cantina Paltrinieri

Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC with refermentation in bottle, dry frizzante

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Grapes:  100% Lambrusco Sorbara
Colour: Salmon pink, with a very fine and persistent perlage. Slightly turbid because of the presence of the fermentation residual.
Nose: Citrus notes, wild strawberry, floras and wild rose scents.
Taste: Fresh, with bright acidity. Pomegranate and green apple skin. Bright  sapidity, balance and persistence.

Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif or paired with fried fish, raw fish, tuna and salmon, tortellini in broth, cured meats and gnocco fritto.

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THE PRODUCER: Cantina Paltrinieri is located in the heart of Sorbara, where they have lived for four generations producing Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC.

Tradition. Passion. Love for wine.

” The satisfaction and the passion for our work derive from the care taken to ensure that everything is done well.  We have on the horizon a promise within our hearts, which goes beyond ourselves, which defies time.  
Like a trough carved from stone” 

Barbara & Alberto Paltrinieri

More info about Cantina Paltrinieri and the wines may be found on their website.
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www.cantinapaltrinieri.it

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

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We are proud to inform you that Cantina Colli Euganei’s C.E. Rosso Riserva Notte di Galileo 2019 received a Silver Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2023.

Well done!

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The wine:

Grape varieties:Merlot 60% – Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
Training system:Cordon spur, Guyot
Visual characteristics:Purple red with garnet red reflections
Aroma:Fully developed and intense with hints of spice and vanilla. Clear sensations of ripe red fruit
Flavour:Intense and full-bodied. Smooth and embracing with an excellent persistent aftertaste.
Serving temperature:Before opening a bottle, gradually bring it to a temperature of 16-18°C, and then pour it into a decanter.
Serving suggestions:Red meat and mature cheeses. Ideal after a meal as a wine for “meditation wine”
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The producer:
As a cooperative, Cantina Colli Euganei brings together about 680 winemakers, spread over the protected area of the Euganean Hills Nature Reserve.
Situated in the heart of the Veneto region, in the middle of an area that has been dedicated to vine and olive tree growing since ancient times.
The grapes are grown on the farms of the municipalities of Vo’, Rovolon, Torreglia, Galzignano Terme, Lozzo Atestino, Cinto Euganeo, Arquà Petrarca, Este, Baone, comprising 700 hectares of rows of vines and providing an opportunity to best enhance the character of various wines: from fragrant white wines sweetened by the sun to more intense velvety red wines.
This varied morphological landscape, offering soils with different nutrients, is the perfect habitat for highly prestigious native grape varieties such as Serprina, Moscato Giallo, Moscato Bianco and Pinella, as well as international varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

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Vinous: new awards for Zenato

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Vinous: new outstanding awards for Zenato. 

7 wines, all of them 90+ Points!!

Check them out:

– Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato 2017:  97 points
– Cresasso Corvina Veronese 2017: 94 points
– Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018: 93 points
– Lugana Doc Riserva Sergio Zenato 2020: 92 points
– Lugana San Benedetto 2021:  91 points
– Lugana Metodo Classico 2019: 91 points
– Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2019: 91 points

AMARONE RISERVA SERGIO ZENATO 2017

“Produced only in top vintages, this graceful wine is made from a selection of Corvina and Rondinella grapes grown in the oldest vineyards in the township of Sant’Ambrogio in Valpolicella’s “classic” zone.

It represents the very identity of the winery and its legacy throughout the world – a wine that can age and be enjoyed for more than 20 years.

With luminous and dense color, elegant complexity, and a wonderful touch of spice, it’s a wholehearted expression of the land where it is made.”

CRESASSO CORVINA VERONESE 2017

“Made from Corvina Veronese, this single-vineyard designate wine is deeply connected to the land where it is grown.

Its intense, deep ruby red color tinges the glass as its thick, lingering legs slide down the edges.

On the nose, it delivers a spectrum of delicious and enchanting red fruit, blueberry, and blackberry notes that evolve into intense aromas of black cherry, cooked prune, and jam.“

AMARONE VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO  2018

“The jewel of Zenato’s production, this wine is made from a selection of top grapes from Valpolicella Classica grown in Sant’Ambrogio township (Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, and Croatina).

This is a majestic wine, intense and ethereal, with notes of bay leaf and distillate-cured cherries.

The impressive balance between all its components makes it ideal for long-term aging.”

LUGANA SERGIO ZENATO 2020

“This Lugana Riserva is the fruit of the Zenato family’s genuine passion and a reflection of their history in the appellation.

The grapescome from the oldest vines on their Podere Massoni farm. They are harvested slightly late, around mid-October.

Fermentation takes place in oak cask (70%) and stainless steel (30%).

Light brilliant gold in color, this wine delivers intense multi-faceted aromas on the nose, with floral and citrus notes, spices, white plum, and vanilla.

On the palate, it’s rich in flavor, with great depth and balance. An ideal white for aging.”

LUGANA SAN BENEDETTO 2022

“Rich in personality and with great depth, this wine delivers a wide spectrum of fresh and complex aromas on the nose.

It’s full-bodied and full-flavored in the mouth, with notes that shift from dried apple and pineapple to pear and vanilla. Its long, brilliant finish lingers with delicious results.”

LUGANA METODO CLASSICO 2019

” Made with 100 percent Trebbiano di Lugana grapes, this classic method wine has intense straw yellow color and hints of gold.

With elegant lingering bubbles and creamy texture, it’s made from a top selection of grapes that give it clean and enchanting aromas with a touch of face powder.

On the palate, it’s balanced and enchanting, joyous but delicate, with a silky acidity that gives it focus and clarity.

Harvest for this wine takes place mid-September, with a careful selection of the fruit.”

VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE  RIPASSA 2019

“As soon as the dried grapes for the winery’s Amarone have completed fermentation, a top selection of Valpolicella grapes “passes over” (ripassa) the Amarone pomace, thus resulting in a second brief fermentation. 

On the palate, it delivers fruity notes and elegant tannin with hints of chocolate and spice. Ripassa has played a highly important role in the Zenato winery’s evolution over the years.”

James Suckling: new awards for Zenato

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James Suckling: new outstanding awards for Zenato. 

6 wines, all of them 90+ Points!!

Check them out:
– Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato 2017 | 98 points
– Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018 | 96 points
– Cresasso Corvina Veronese 2017 | 93 points
– Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2019 | 93 points
– Valpolicella Superiore 2020 | 91 points
– Lugana San Benedetto 2022 | 92 points

AMARONE RISERVA SERGIO ZENATO 2017

“Produced only in top vintages, this graceful wine is made from a selection of Corvina and Rondinella grapes grown in the oldest vineyards in the township of Sant’Ambrogio in Valpolicella’s “classic” zone.

It represents the very identity of the winery and its legacy throughout the world – a wine that can age and be enjoyed for more than 20 years.

With luminous and dense color, elegant complexity, and a wonderful touch of spice, it’s a wholehearted expression of the land where it is made.”

AMARONE VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO  2018

“The jewel of Zenato’s production, this wine is made from a selection of top grapes from Valpolicella Classica grown in Sant’Ambrogio township (Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta, and Croatina).

This is a majestic wine, intense and ethereal, with notes of bay leaf and distillate-cured cherries.

The impressive balance between all its components makes it ideal for long-term aging.”

CRESASSO CORVINA VERONESE 2017

“Made from Corvina Veronese, this single-vineyard designate wine is deeply connected to the land where it is grown.

Its intense, deep ruby red color tinges the glass as its thick, lingering legs slide down the edges.

On the nose, it delivers a spectrum of delicious and enchanting red fruit, blueberry, and blackberry notes that evolve into intense aromas of black cherry, cooked prune, and jam.“

VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE  RIPASSA 2019

“As soon as the dried grapes for the winery’s Amarone have completed fermentation, a top selection of Valpolicella grapes “passes over” (ripassa) the Amarone pomace, thus resulting in a second brief fermentation. 

On the palate, it delivers fruity notes and elegant tannin with hints of chocolate and spice. Ripassa has played a highly important role in the Zenato winery’s evolution over the years.”

VALPOLICELLA  SUPERIORE 2020

“Made from vineyards in Valpolicella, this wine has an impressive lingering finish with rich flavor.

The blend is 85% Corvina Veronese, 10% Rondinella, and 5% Corvinone.

On the nose, it delivers delicate hints of almond and violet.
On the palate, it’s dry and smooth with good structure and wonderfully robust notes of cherry and prune.”

LUGANA SAN BENEDETTO 2022

“Rich in personality and with great depth, this wine delivers a wide spectrum of fresh and complex aromas on the nose.

It’s full-bodied and full-flavored in the mouth, with notes that shift from dried apple and pineapple to pear and vanilla. Its long, brilliant finish lingers with delicious results.”