Total lunar Ecplise

total lunar eclipse (picture NASA)
In the early morning of Thursday, March 13th into Friday, March 14th, it will occur a total lunar eclipse.
During this event, the Earth will align directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting Earth’s shadow over the Moon and giving it a reddish hue, often referred to as a “Blood Moon”.

Our proposal for this event:

Lambrusco di Sorbara Leclisse

Cantina Paltrinieri
leclisse

Lambrusco di Sorbara Frizzante Cru Leclisse

Grapes: 100% Lambrusco Sorbara

Tasting Notes:

Pale powder pink, with a very fine and persistent perlage
White floral scents, hawthorn, red apple skin, wild strawberry, with aromas of raspberry and vanilla
strong acidity and fresh finish, persistent and delicate with a fruity note. Dry, sharp and clean

Very good as an aperitif, paired with oysters or a tartare of raw fish, with a
platter of cold cuts, with tortellini or meat bollito misto.

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Metodo Ancestrale Primo

Casalfarneto

Vino Bianco Frizzante Metodo Ancestrale Primo

Grapes: Verdicchio

The harvest is slightly anticipated to enhance freshness and acidity.

Wine obtained from a vinification with natural, not induced refermentation in bottle called “ancestral”. Before uncorking, the bottle can be shaken to suspend again all the yeasts, increasing greatly his complexity.

Tasting Notes:

Aroma of good intensity, fresh, citrusy with fruity notes of green apple, cedar and aromatic herbs. On the palate savory, fresh and crisp.

Excellent as an aperitif, it pairs good with appetizers, fish dishes and semi-soft cheeses until tasty ones.

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Some info about the producers:

CANTINA PALTRINIERI

Located in Cristo di Sorbara, near the Modena, 
Run by Alberto Paltrinieri and family it was created by his grandfather in the 1920s and owns around 15 hectares of vineyards in the Cristo area, one of the most important for this kind of wine.
The vines are located in an ideal position,  at the heart of the Lambrusco di Sorbara production area .
Paltrinieri Lambrusco di Sorbaras stand out for their finesse and distinctive taste.

 

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CASALFARNETO

Located in the Marche region, in between the sea and the Apennines, one of the most beautiful hilly landscapes of Ancona’s province unfolds – it’s the land of prestigious wines such as Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. 
35 acres of vineyard, , where technology, tradition and sustainability combine to produce wines of excellence. Under the shade of Farnetto oaks, from which the Estate gets its name, the farmhouse boasts the cultivation of white and red grapes, with particular attention to organic wine.

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Femì: Femininity, Strenght And Connection

Masseria Cuturi international women's day: introduction Femì

NEW: Femì Salento IGP Negroamaro Rosato 2024
This beautiful new wine from Masseria Cuturi makes every toast feel special. International women’s day is a perfect occasion to uncork ‘Femì’. To the women who gives us inspiration, to the wines that makes us happy, and to the beauty created by them in this world. International women’s day, a day to celebrate, a day of empowerment. Let us toast with fine Italian wines like this wonderful Rosato.

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Carmignano: small appellation, Great wines

Carmignano: small appellation, Great wines

The production of Carmignano goes back to  the Etruscan times.
It was established in 1716 by the proclamation “Above the Declaration of the Borders of the four Regions of Chianti, Pomino, Carmignano and Val d’Arno di Sopra” issued by Grand Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici in which the boundaries of the wine-growing areas were set.

In 1975, thanks to the initiative of the winemakers of Carmignano, it obtained the DOC and in 1990 the DOCG.

Carmignano wine is obtained largely from the Sangiovese grape variety combined with Canaiolo Nero (max. 20%), Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (10-20%) and a possible addition of white grapes (max. 10%) of the Trebbiano Toscano, Canaiolo Bianco and Malvasia del Chianti grape varieties. 

The windy climate and the high temperature ranges, the well-distributed rainfall even in the summer period make the Carmignano area particularly suitable for growing vines, favoring the ripening of the grapes. The resulting wine is structured with a fine and intense bouquet, which lends itself well to aging (according to the regulations, 10 months of aging in oak and/or chestnut barrels are mandatory, and 12 months for the Carmignano Riserva DOCG).

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We are glad to inform you that Fattoria Ambra‘s Carmignano Montalbiolo Riserva 2020 is among the best Carmignano, according to Gambero Rosso.

“The wine has richness and structure, maintaining a dynamic, taut and wide-ranging sip, accompanied by an intense and well-focused aromatic baggage.

Fattoria Ambra has belonged to the Romei Rigoli family since the end of the nineteenth century. And today it is run by Giuseppe Rigoli, together with his wife Susan and his nephew Fabio Marzotti. The vineyards, cultivated mainly with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo, are located in some of the most significant areas of the Carmignano denomination: Montalbiolo, Elzana, Santa Cristina in Pilli, Montefortini and Podere Lombarda and are managed organically.”

source: gamberorosso.it

Learn more about Fattoria Ambra and their precious wines…

…take a look at their website.

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New Rosso delle Rose

New Rosso delle Rose: Masseria del Feudo presents the new of the Rosso delle Rose Sicilia DOC

SICILIA DOC ROSSO DELLE ROSE 2023

Vineyard: Young vineyard at 480 mts a.s.l.

Soil: Medium-textured clay.

Farming system: Guyot.

Grapes: Hand-harvested Nerello Mascalese and Frappato.

Vinification: Destemming and crushing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at 24°C, followed by 12 months of aging in 25 hl oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.

Colour: light ruby red

Aroma: The bouquet reflects its land of origin—enveloping yet fresh and lively.

Taste: Elegant and Mediterranean in character, it finishes with silky and well-balanced tannins. A wine that marks a new beginning, emphasising the territorial identity and the pleasantness of these two noble Sicilian grape varieties.

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“Masseria del Feudo is not just a company”

Its history is a family history, whose values and ideals are powered from Francesco and Carolina, fourth generation of agriculture entrepreneurs.
Tradition and innovation are the driving forces of Francesco and Carolina Cucurullo of the Sicilian estate Massaria del Feudo.
The estate owns around 110 hectares of grain, fruit and olives 

The vineyards:

15 hectares of organic certified vineyards planted with Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Grillo, Frappato and  Nerello Mascalese.
The hilly location of the vineyards guarantees a good temperature range between day and night, which favors the optimal ripening of the berries and the concentration of the juices.

20 hectares of orchards: 13 different varieties of peaches and nectarine, 3 of plums and 2 apricots.

3 hectares of olive clovers of Nocellara and Carolea

 

The company is 100% organic certified

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More info may be found on their website 

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Cantina di Santadi: a new label for Villa Solais

Cantina di Santadi: a new label for Villa Solais.

NEW LOOK, SAME SOUL!

“Villa Solais is getting a makeover! 
Since 1982, our Vermentino di Sardegna has been synonymous with tradition and quality, a wine that tells the unique perfumes and flavors of our land. Santadi presents the new bottle of Villa Solais: a restyling that unites past and future to offer you an even more special experience.
Renewed form with an elegant and modern design and a label that pays homage to our origins, with a reminder of the historical image that made Villa Solais iconic, now reinterpreted in a colourful, fresh and cheerful style.”
– Cantina Santadi- 

NEW

OLD

VERMENTINO DI SARDEGNA VILLA SOLAIS DOC

PLACE OF ORIGIN: From vineyards located in 5 municipalities of the lower Sulcis district, with counter-espalier training, on different types of soils.

SOIL COMPOSITION: Medium mixture, tending to sandy or clayey.

GRAPE VARIETIES: Vermentino 85%, Nuragus 15%.

CLIMATE: Hot and dry summers, mild winters.

VINICATION AND DEVELOPMENT: The hand-picked grapes are soft-pressed, and the must obtained is fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature, so as to preserve its fragrance and aromas. The wine is then left in contact with its lees for several months before being bottled.

TASTING NOTES:  Brilliant straw yellow, with green and golden tinges. Fresh and pleasant on the nose. On the palate delivers a nice fresh finish  together with an attractive mineral note.

MATCHINGS: Its favourite matches are seafood first courses and white meat. Especially pleasant when served very cool, also as an aperitif.

Silver for Santadi's Rocca Rubia

Cantina di Santadi 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.
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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Vin Santo

Do you think that the Vin Santo is Old School?

THINK AGAIN!

Discover the Vin Santo of Villa di Vetrice….

Villa di Vetrice:
the revolution of the Vin Santo

it’s time for icons to shine: a masterpiece liquid, adorned with gift tubes like Pop Art cans.

Time and prejudice died yesterday,
the legend is Popular again.
Villa di Vetrice

 

…but how is the Vin Santo made?

Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina Riserva starts its history in the specially designed “Vinsantaia”, a space under the roof where the grapes (Trebbiano, Malvasia bianca and Sangio­vese) are hung from rafters to dry from the harvest until December. The Vin Santo is then sealed into small barrels (“caratelli”) for a minimum of ten years. The wine that is left after the long aging time (typically only 2/3) is then carefully separated from the lees and bottled.

Fresh, focused and elegantly open with a thick and exqui­site mouth-feel. 
On the palate it shows harmonious, with oil, toffee, walnut, leather, caramel and dried apricot character. Dried fig and orange peel accents lead to an everlasting finish.

Well-known the perfect combination with cantucci (traditional almond biscuits from Tuscany) but very good also with other (nut based) cakes, liver-pate dishes and complex cheeses. thanks to its multiple layers, long finish, acidity and good structure.

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Discover the other wines of Villa di Vetrice: Chianti Rufina and Chianti Rufina Riserva.

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Masseria del Feudo: new label

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Masseria del Feudo‘s has a new label.

The new vintage of the Syrah (2023) is now available with the fully revised label GrottaSira’

 

SYRAH SICILIA 2023 GROTTASIRA’

Why GrottaSira’?

“The district where Masseria del Feudo is located is called Grottarossa, and it is quite large and populated by various wineries. 
 We wanted to honour the caves are present inside the company, between the peach orchard and the vineyard.
Just as for The Grillo Voce di Lago we referred to our lake, for the new Sirah label we took the cave as a reference and our illustrator represented it surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, Sicilian in particular with the colored prickly pears.”

Carolina Cucurullo – Masseria del Feudo

The wine

Vineyard: Vigna delle Rose 480 m above sea level
Soil: medium clayey texture
Training system: spurred cordon
Grapes: 100% Syrah, hand-picked
Vinification: Destemming, fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration in stainless steel tanks for 14 days at a controlled temperature, racking, brief aging in cement tanks and in the bottle.

Color: Intense ruby ​​red color with purple reflections.
Nose: The nose is characterized by an intense aroma of ripe red fruit, menthol notes and sweet spices that give it great complexity.
Taste: On the palate the entrance is soft, broad and enveloping, rich and balanced.
A savory wine, with personality and pleasant to drink.

100% organic

Check the www of the producer for more info

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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

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“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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Rosé on the dancefloor

Rosé on the dancefloor

Rosé on the dancefloor is more than just a wine: it is a celebration of life, music and the joy of coming together. This special wine celebrates a special friendship and was born from Alessandra Quarta’s desire to tell the Primitivo in a fresh and fun version, and combines with the arrival in Puglia of the famous pop-star Sophie Ellis Bextor.

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