Tasting Box Italian Reds, 12 bottles

This Chianti Riserva is produced by the Il Palazzo winery, a company founded in the early 1970s in the province of Arezzo.

The wine is mainly produced with Sangiovese grapes. The vinification takes place in thermo-regulated steel tanks, followed by the refinement always in steel.

Ruby red in color with purple reflections, the wine has aromas of rose, cherry and currant on the nose. The sip is fresh, with well-integrated tannins and a discreetly persistent finish.

It goes very well with grilled red ...

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...

The Nero d'Avola Lamùri of Tasca d'Almerita was born in vineyards located in the Regaleali estate, in the province of Palermo.

It is produced exclusively with Nero d'Avola grapes, harvested only by hand. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25-28 ° C for 12 days. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 12 months before being bottled.

Lamùri is characterized by an intense ruby red color. The nose opens with hints of cherries, blackberries and mulberry,...

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 ...

With the red wine Pinocchio, Piccini offers a journey through 3 regions (Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Apulia) to recall the adventures of the famous puppet from Collodi. The wine combines 3 great red grape varieties: the floral and complex Sangiovese from Tuscany meets the freshness of the Sangiovese from Emilia-Romagna, all enveloped by the warmth of the black fruit of Negroamaro. The particular shape of the bottle is meant to mimic the shape of traditional flasks.

After a soft pressing, there i...

Lu Meli di Li Ciuri is a Nero d’Avola made from slightly dried grapes, offering a structured profile rich in ripe aromas. The concentration of sugars, fostered by the natural drying process, results in an enveloping smoothness and a good freshness, preserved thanks to temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel. Four months of aging in tonneaux (500-litre barrels) adds delicate notes of vanilla and toast, leading to a balance between fruit, smoothness, and persistence.

This Nero d’Avol...

Sangiovese Rubicone Radici d'Italia is a red wine from the hills of Romagna, in Emilia-Romagna. Composed largely of Sangiovese grapes and other varieties, it is grown on clay soils at an altitude of between 150 and 300 meters.

The winemaking process involves fermentation for about 10 days at a controlled temperature of 25-26 °C in tanks. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation to smooth out the acidity and is then refined in stainless steel tanks for a period rang...

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 by Cantine Birgi is an intense red wine, produced with Nero d'Avola grapes grown organically in Sicily. This wine expresses the power and warmth of the Sicilian territory, with an aromatic profile that recalls the typical characteristics of the grape variety and terroir. Viticulture in this region benefits from Mediterranean influences, giving the wine complexity and intensity.

The winemaking follows a traditional process with fermentation at a controlled temperature to best e...

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,...