Wine Enthusiast: outstanding ratings for Monzio Compagnoni

Wine Enthusiast: outstanding ratings for Monzio Compagnoni.

Wine Enthusiast rated the Franciacorta Rose aAlla Moda and the Brut alla Moda with respectively 94 and 93 Points.

 

Cellar Selections are highly collectible: a curated collection of wines that amazed us this year with their extraordinary quality and potential.

Franciacorta Brut Rose Alla Moda

Franciacorta Rose Alla Moda is the rosé version of Monzio Compagnoni’s classic.
A different way to enjoy our way of making wine and to understand who we are and what brought us here.

This is the rosé version of Monzio Compagnoni’s classic.
A different way to enjoy our way of making wine and to understand who we are and what brought us here.

Blend: 35% Chardonnay , 65% Pinot Noir
Type of flavour: Brut (up to 4 gr./ lt.
Method: Champenoise
Alcohol content: 12.5°

Franciacorta Brut Alla Moda

Franciacorta Brut Alla Moda reflects the style of our cellar and is the perfect representation of Monzio Compagnoni’s philosophy: a wine of character, immutable over time, with a strong, recognisable, unique identity.

Color: straw yellow with a slight hint of green, abundant foam and extremely fine perlage.

Bouquet: there are clear, sustained floral hints alongside the traditional bread crust and more delicate hints of peach and apple, and it has remarkable freshness and minerality.

Taste: Initial sensation of freshness with notes of grapefruit and tangerine and a final toasty note.

Type of flavour: Brut (up to 4 gr./ lt.
Method: Champenoise
Alcohol content: 12.5°

30 years of work, experience and passion


In a cellar surrounded by nature, among the splendid hills of Franciacorta, the passion for wine was born. Here, where the climate is mild and the terroir is inimitable, the winery has brought technical wisdom and entrepreneurial art to create a dynamic, fresh and true collection.

Authenticity, quality, tradition: thanks to the combination of these elements, these Franciacorta and other wines have a concrete, recognizable character, which perfectly embodies winery’s philosophy.

30 hectares in the Franciacorta region with vineyards of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco in Adro, Nigoline and Cologne.

3 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet and Moscato in Brusaporto.

Monzio Compagnoni, winery view

Check their website and discover more about Monzio Compagnoni →

monziocompagnoni.com

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.

Factsheet

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.

Factsheet
CasalFarneto-Primo-Ancestrale

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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Women Power: Patrizia Cencioni

Women Power : Patrizia Cencioni

Cheers to Women and Wine

Saturday, the 8th of March 2025 we will raise our glasses to the women on International Women’s Day.

Women Power: Let us not just pop a bottle and sip in celebration, but let’s pay tribute to the women winemakers who have put their heart and soul into their craft. From the rolling hills of Piedmont in the north, to the sunny slopes of Sicily in the south, female vintners are revolutionizing the Italian wine scene, as they bring fresh, innovative perspectives while respecting the deep-rooted traditions. 

One of these female vintners is Patrizia Cencioni:

Cantina Patrizia Cencioni: 

The Cantina Patrizia Cencioni is managed by the owner Patrizia and her 2 daughters, Annalisa and Arianna. Thanks to the long family experience and the entrepreneurial skills of Patrizia, a refined feminine touch is added.

There is feminine elegance in the wines from this cantina.

Patrizia Cencioni

High profile wines and Sangiovese:

The azienda creates high profile wines, thanks to a very good balance between use of modern technologies and respect for the tradition. This results in a range of excellent wines. Wines where Sangiovese is the protagonist.

We highlight 3 wonderful Italian wines for Women’s Day:

The Rosato Toscana is made with 100% Sangiovese. The taste is round, sapid and crisp and has an elegant finish. There is a great balance between roundness and fresh acidity.

This wine is an excellent combination with cheese, fresh first courses and cold cuts, as well as vegetables based dishes. 

For a complete datasheet, please click here: 

Rosato Toscana Patrizia Cencioni

The Rosso di Montalcino is made with 100% Sangiovese. Hints of spice give complexity to the wine, the aroma is vivid, fresh with cherry and violet. The flavour is with great crispness, it is well-structured and a great drinkability. This wine is very well balanced and has an evident pleasant character. A perfectly pairing with red and white meats, cold cuts and cheese. 

For a complete datasheet, please click here:

Rosso di Montalcino DOC Patrizia Cencioni
Brunello di Montalcino

The Brunello di Montalcino is made with 100% Sangiovese. The flavour is intense and developing, in the foreground there is an intense fruity note of iron cherry, then comes the balsamicity of Mediterranean bush, along with hints of cocoa and tobacco.

This wine has a perfect food pairing with red meats and game. 

For a complete datasheet, please click here:

 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Patrizia Cencioni

Really, these great Italian wines make every toast feel extraordinary!

So, this March 8th, let’s uncork something special — whether it’s the robust Brunello di Montalcino or the fresh Rosato Toscana, let it be a reminder of the magic that happens when you combine tradition, hard work, and a touch of daring innovation.

To the women who inspire us, to the wines that make our hearts sing, and to the beauty that both create in the world — here’s to a day of celebration, empowerment, and, of course, fine Italian wine.“

For more information about the Cantina Patrizia Cencioni, take a look at their website: 

Website Cantina Patrizia Cencioni
Falstaff awards for Patrizia Cencioni
Patrizia Cencioni vineyards

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.

fattoriaambra.it

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

Masseria del Feudo cellar

More info may be found on their website 

masseriadelfeudo.it