100% Nebbiolo Tradizione is sourced from select vineyards in Barolo, Monforte, Castiglione Falletto and La Morra. Intense red berries with spice and a lifted floral rose complexity. It can be enjoyed tonight with braised beef dishes or firm cheeses.

Bottle Size:750 mL bottle

Alcohol/Vol: 14.8%

Sweetness Descriptor: XD - Extra Dry

Amarone - Valpantena

Regular price $33.95

Supplier: Cantina Valpentena

Made In: Veneto, Italy

This traditionally styled Amarone is smooth and concentrated with sweet red and black berry fruit reminiscent of berry preserves, and a lovely, spicy complexity. The producer suggests opening the bottle at least an hour before serving, at which time it'll go beautifully with osso buco or an after-dinner selection of fine cheeses, dried fruits and dark chocolate.

Amarone Classico DOCG - Farina

Regular price $43.95

Supplier: Farina Wines

Made In: Veneto, Italy

2017 Vintage

This superb wine, and the pride of the Valpolicella region, comes from a selection of grapes left to dry on trays for about 4 months in a meticulous process of drying and a 3-4 years ageing process in Slavonian oak barrels. It is refined in the bottle for at least 1 year, allowing it to develop its complex range of aromas and flavours.

Grapes: Corvina 70%, Rondinella 20%, Molinara 10%

Colour: Garnet red, with orange edges

Aroma: Ethereal, spicy, with notes of cherry, blackcurrants and cocoa

Flavour: Warm, full bodied, silky, elegant and well balanced

Food Pair: Excellent with game, roasted meats and cheeses or to compliment good conversation

Amarone Classico DOCG, 500ml - Farina

Regular price $25.95

Supplier: Farina Wines

Made In: Veneto, Italy

The secret to this superb wine, pride of the Valpolicella, is the special selection for the grapes to be placed on the wooden trays at the end of September, the meticulous control during the drying process till January/February where they are then pressed, and the loving care during the wine's aging over the next four to five years.

It presents itself in a red garnet color with orange edges, and with an ethereal and spicy fragrance. In the mouth, it is warm, robust, full bodied, velvety, and pleasantly bitter, and harmonious. It is an excellent wine for game dishes, and has no equals with grana cheese. Due to its completeness and nobleness, it can also be sipped after dinner between conversations keeping alive the spirit of friendship and instilling a sense of happiness.

In order to fully enjoy all of its qualities, it is suggested to uncork it a couple of hours before pouring and to serve it at room temperature.

Standard grapes: Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara

alcohol: 14,8% vol.

bottle life: 4 to 10 years.

Amarone Classico Magnum - Farina

Regular price $94.95

Amarone Classico Magnum - Farina

2018 AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO DOCG - 1500 ML

GRAPE VARIETIES: 50% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella,10% Molinara, Oseleta and Turchetta

VINIFICATION: Pressing and destemming of the grapes around mid January. After ten days of cold maceration, yeasts injection on a small heated quantity. Fermentation temperature controlled by mother nature, repeated pumping overs, soft almost till dry, final racking.

AGEING: After two more cleaning rackings, 24 months maturation, 30% in barriques, 70% in Slavonian oak barrels, following evolution in the bottle

TASTING NOTE: Ruby red colour with garnet tinges. Ethereal, spicy, with cherry hints, sour cherry, raspberry, currant in alcohol, cocoa and balsamic notes. In the mouth is warm, full, of great structure, fine and balanced.

ANALYTICAL DATA:

Alcohol: 15,34% vol.

Sugar: 6 g/l

Total acidity: 5,80 g/l

Volatile Acidity: 0,62 g/l

Supplier: Farina Wines

Made In: Veneto, Italy

Dry extract: 33,70 g/l

Amarone Montefante Riserva DOCG - Farina

Amarone Montefante Riserva DOCG - Farina

Regular price $85.95

Supplier: Farina Wines

Made In: Veneto, Italy

IWSC Best Amarone, 2015

Grape Varieties: 45% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, 5% Dindarella

From the vineyard of the same name, on the hills of Valpolicella Classica, comes this noble Amarone that, due to its high quality and its extraordinary elegance, we have promoted as a reserve wine. The soil, the microclimate and the selection of drying grapes used, all contribute to the richness of aromas and to the vigorous structure of this wine

Tasting Notes: Garnet red color. Intense aroma of jam and raspberry, mulberry and plums in alcohol, spicy of pepper, coriander and cinnamon. Complex on the palate, harmonic, winning, with an incredible roundness and sweet tannins.

Harvest: Manual harvesting and selection at the end of September

Drying: Natural over ripening of the grapes for around 100 days in fruit drying shed, with temperature, humidity and weight loss constantly monitored.

Vinification: Pressing and destemming at the end of December. Spontaneous cold maceration for around ten days, yeast injection and slow fermentation for around one month.

Ageing: 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels, 24 months in barrique, following ageing in the bottle

Pairing: Excellent with red meats and mature and spicy cheeses

Analytical Data:

Alcohol: 16,00% vol.

Sugar: 4 g/l

Total acidity: 5,50 g/l

Volatile Acidity: 0,53 g/l

Dry extract: 35,00 g/l

Barbaresco La Tradizione DOCG - Marchesi di Barolo

Regular price $41.95

Producer: Marchesi Di Barolo

Made in: Piedmont, Italy

14.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Style: Full-bodied & Firm
Varietal: Nebbiolo
Sugar Content: 2 g/L
Sweetness Descriptor: XD - Extra Dry

Description
Though James Suckling points out that this wine is ready to drink now, the Marchesi di Barolo Barbaresco has a track record which supports cellaring for 12-15 years from vintage.

Tasting Note
An elegant Barbaresco which shows morello cherries, treacle tart, dark plums and lavender. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now. Score - 90. (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, Oct. 20, 2017)