Tasting Box Italian Reds, 12 bottles

The Chianti Colli Fiorentini di Uggiano was born in vineyards located on the Florentine hills.

It is mainly produced with Sangiovese grapes, with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C, for 10-15 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 6-8 months in wooden barrels and in the bottle for another 6-8 months before being placed on the market.

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The Venetian red wine Gran Passione was born in one of the Italian wine regions, the Veneto, characterized by a temperate climate, mitigated by the sea and the chain of the Alps, which naturally protect the vineyards from the northern winds.

The Merlot and Corvina grapes are harvested slightly overripe, then de-stemmed and vinified with approx. 15 days of vinification. Both fermentations take place in thermo-regulated oak barrels.

Ruby red in color, the nose is expressed with a fruity bouquet and ...

Terre Forti's Negroamaro Radici d'Italia is an intense red wine originating from the plains and hills of Puglia, Italy. It is produced primarily with Negroamaro grapes, complemented by other local varieties. The vineyards, located at an altitude of up to 300 meters, are grown on clay soils and use training systems such as the Apulian sapling.

The harvest is done by hand in September and October. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and pressed using traditional methods. Fermentation takes p...

The Apulian red wine Appassimento is produced by the Botter company, which since 1928 has dedicated itself to the production of iconic Italian wines.

The wine is a blend of Apulian red grapes harvested in October, after a drying period of approx. 15 days, which takes place directly in the vineyard by cutting the stem of the berries but leaving them on the vine, during which they lose 50% of their weight, which implies the concentration of sugar and aromas. The skins are left to macerate in the mu...

Inessa’s Nero d'Avola is a red wine made exclusively from Nero d'Avola grapes, grown on the slopes of Etna at an average elevation between 350 and 900 meters above sea level.

The grapes come from the high-altitude vineyards of Etna, a volcanic terroir that distinctly shapes the profile of Nero d'Avola. Harvest takes place in early September.

Once at the winery, the grapes undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration at 0–4°C for 4–6 days. This is followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temp...

Il Canonico is a wine from Cantine Due Palme, located in the Cellino San Marco area. The wine takes its name from the district of Cellino San Marco where today one of the cellars stands.

Canonico is produced from 100% Negroamaro grapes, harvested at the end of September. The grapes are macerated in horizontal rotary fermenters; subsequently the wine is aged for 4 months in French oak barriques.

In the glass the wine appears ruby red in color. The nose opens on aromas of ripe red fruit. The sip is ...

Rosso d’Italia Memŏro by Piccini 1882 is a red wine with a complex and harmonious profile, created from a blend of dried Primitivo, wood-aged Montepulciano, Merlot, and Nero d’Avola. The result is a balanced wine, with good acidity and an enveloping texture, designed to offer a complete and versatile tasting experience.

Each component of Rosso d’Italia Memŏro reflects a distinct Italian territory: Primitivo is grown on calcareous soils with a Mediterranean climate in Puglia, Montepulciano on silt...

Lu Meli by Li Ciuri is a red wine produced in Sicily from Syrah grapes, enhanced by a technique of light drying of the grapes. Its nature reveals a smooth and enveloping character, designed to fully enhance the ripeness of the fruit. The winemaking process involves careful maceration and aging in stainless steel, followed by maturation in the bottle which defines its stability. The overall profile combines intense aromatic richness with well-balanced roundness, reflecting the character of its ho...

Sangiovese Radici d'Italia by Terre Forti is a red wine produced in the vineyards of the hills and plains of Romagna, Italy. Composed mainly of Sangiovese grapes with the addition of other red varieties, the wine grows on medium and clay soils at an altitude between 0 and 200 meters.

The harvest is done both manually and mechanically towards the end of September. After destemming and pressing, the grapes undergo cold maceration for 8-10 days. Fermentation takes place in tanks at a temperature of ...

This Riserva red wine from Tor del Colle is a tribute to the beauty of the ruins that majestically overlook the land.

The wine is produced in Molise from pure native red grapes, which are destemmed and fermented with a maceration of 7-8 days. Both fermentations take place in steel vats, while the aging process lasts 24 months, with at least 6 months spent in wooden barrels.

Intense ruby red in color, the wine reveals aromas of red and black fruit on the nose, with ethereal notes in the finish. On ...

Kalura Nero d’Avola from Cantine Birgi is an intense red wine made from Nero d’Avola grapes grown in Sicily. This wine embodies the strength and warmth of the Sicilian terroir, with an aromatic profile that reflects the typical characteristics of the grape variety and land. Viticulture in this region benefits from Mediterranean influences, giving the wine complexity and intensity.

Winemaking follows a traditional process with temperature-controlled fermentation to best extract the aromas and stru...

Salento Primitivo by Notte Rossa is an Apulian red wine made exclusively from Primitivo grapes. The entire production process takes place in stainless steel, a choice that favors aromatic purity and a precise definition of the fruit. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-balanced, supported by a pleasant freshness that lightens its structure. It shows an excellent correspondence between aroma and taste and also demonstrates a good potential for aging.

The grapes come from the south of Apulia,...