English
Italiano
Principiano's Barbera d'Alba is a fresh and fruity wine with a bright ruby red color and an intense nose of red fruit. Its acidity and crispness are evident on the palate, making it unsurpassed in its drinkability.
Region: Piedmont.
Grapes: Barbera.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Aging: Some months in steel.
Contains sulfites
The name "52 Fuochi" (52 Hearths) alludes to the ancient *Descriptio Romandiole* census of 1371, which recorded the 52 families belonging to the parish of San Nicola di Baccagnano. The grapes are harvested at peak ripeness and undergo fermentation with a brief period of skin contact. After racking, the wine undergoes natural aging and rests in the bottle for 18 months before release. Ruby red in color with garnet hues, it offers aromas of red cherry, violet, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is fresh, elegant, and savory, featuring fine tannins and a balanced finish that authentically expresses the character of Romagna Sangiovese.
Region: Emilia Romagna.
Grapes: Sangiovese
Alcohol content: 12,5%.
Aging: Some months in steel.
Contains suflites
Tenuta Rustica’s "Lo Sparviero" is a superb, pure Nerello Mascalese, crafted from vines over 50 years old situated at an altitude of 600 meters in the Alcantara Valley. With an annual production of just 2,000 bottles, it reflects an artisanal approach: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, a 10-day maceration with manual punch-downs, 12 months of maturation in fiberglass tanks, and no filtration. Boasting a deep, intense ruby-red color, it captivates the nose with rich aromas of small red fruits alongside warm spicy notes. On the palate, it is structured, warm, and smooth, maintaining a perfect balance between fresh acidity and tannic texture, leading to a pleasantly persistent finish.
Region: Sicily.
Grapes: Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol content: 12.5%.
Aging: 12 months in fiberglass tanks.
Contains sulfites
Domaine Gilbert’s Menetou-Salon Les Chandelières Rouge is undoubtedly an elegant and profound Pinot Noir hailing from the *Les Chandelières* *climat*, situated on the Kimmeridgian soils of the Loire. Vinified with a portion of whole clusters, it is aged for 18 months in wooden barrels. On the palate, it is silky and harmonious, featuring fine tannins and great balance.
Region: France, Loire
Grapes: Pinot noir
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Aging: At least 18 months in wooden vats.
Contains sulfites
Les 35 Rangs originates from a prized 1.22-hectare vineyard planted in the mid-1960s by Paul Gilbert in the *lieu-dit* of Champaloin, in Vignoux-sous-les-Aix. The iron-rich Kimmeridgian soils lend this Pinot Noir extraordinary elegance, freshness, and depth. Following a maceration period of approximately 20 days, the wine ages for 18 months in a combination of barrels and tanks, developing a refined, vertical profile of great precision. On the palate, it is juicy, savory, and persistent, with a fine texture that makes it the estate's airiest Pinot Noir and an excellent choice for cellaring.
Region: France, Loire
Grapes: Pinot noir
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Aging: At least 18 months in wooden vats.
Contains sulfites
An elegant Pinot Noir hailing from historic vineyards in Parassy, grown on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils that impart finesse, minerality, and great balance to the wine. Vinification using 50% whole clusters enhances freshness, aromatic complexity, and delicate tannins. On the palate, it offers notes of red fruit and subtle spice, leading to a long, harmonious finish.
Region: France, Loire
Grapes: Pinot noir
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Aging: At least 12 months in wooden vats.
Contains sulfites
A 100% Pinot Noir from Menetou-Salon, in the heart of the Loire Valley, that captivates with its elegance, freshness, and authenticity. On the nose, it releases intense aromas of redcurrant and cranberry, alongside delicate spicy notes and earthy nuances. The palate is fresh, juicy, and vibrant, featuring fine tannins and a long, harmonious finish. Vinified with 50% whole clusters, aged in large wooden barrels, and bottled without fining or filtration.
Region: France, Loire
Grapes: Pinot noir
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Aging: At least 12 months in wooden vats.
Contains sulfites
Narjousna is a captivating red blend born from vineyards situated on the border between the red soils of the Karst and the marly-sandstone terrain of the Breg—a meeting of terroirs that lends the wine balance, elegance, and a distinct sense of place. The name Narjousna, derived from the Slovenian word for "reddish," pays homage to the color of the soils where the grapes are grown. On the nose, it reveals delicate aromas of wild berries and red flowers, while the palate delights with its freshness, smoothness, and pleasant drinkability. It is a harmonious, approachable wine that nonetheless possesses the ability to evolve elegantly over time, gaining complexity as it ages.
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Grape variety: Blend fo red grapes
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: 6 months in steel.
Contains sulfites
A Refosco of great elegance, produced from a late harvest in early October that allows the grapes to reach perfect ripeness. On the nose, it opens with intense aromas of ripe red fruit and delicate spicy notes. On the palate, it is rich, harmonious, and well-structured, featuring balanced tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Grape variety: Refosco dal peduncolo rosso
Alcohol content: 11,5%.
Aging: 6 months in steel.
Contains sulfites
Cio Bacaro is a pure Tai Rosso that embodies the excellence of the Colli Berici region. Produced from hand-harvested grapes and made using spontaneous fermentation, it is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and a further 12 months in the bottle, developing elegance, structure, and complexity. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of ripe red fruit and spices, while on the palate, it is enveloping, balanced, and persistent.
Region: Veneto.
Grapes: Tai rosso.
Alcohol content: 15.5%.
Aging: 18 months in oak tonneaux
Contains sulfites
Tai Rosso is the signature grape variety of the Colli Berici, embodying the authenticity of the Barbarano Vicentino territory. Produced from hand-harvested grapes and fermented spontaneously, it is aged for six months in French oak and cherry wood barrels, preserving the full elegance of the variety. On the nose, it offers aromas of small red fruits and subtle spicy notes, while on the palate, it is fresh, balanced, and highly drinkable.
Region: Veneto.
Grapes: Tai rosso.
Alcohol content: 13.5%.
Aging: 6 months in oak and cherry wood barrels.
Contains sulfites
Stamas is a red wine obtained from a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It then refines a few years in old wooden barrels. On the nose intense and complex aromas of ripe red berry fruit, notes of currant and pleasant spicy and licorice nuances in the background. In the mouth it is soft and rich, powerful and intense, with well-blended tannins and a long finish on spicy returns.
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Grape variety: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alcohol content: 13%.
Aging: Some years in old wooden barrels.
Contains sulfites