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Contadi Castaldi's Franciacorta Brut Rosé comes from vineyards located in the heart of the Franciacorta DOCG.

It is produced with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, harvested by hand between the end of August and the beginning of September. After a soft pressing, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages for 7 months in steel tanks and partly in barrique before bottling.

This Rosé is characterized by a bright coral pink colour and a fine and pe...

The Bolgheri Rosso Il Seggio from Poggio al Tesoro, the winery of Marilisa Allegrini, is cultivated in the estate-owned vineyards located in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci, in the province of Livorno. The name is a reference to the river Seggio, which flows through the entire Bolgheri area.

This wine is produced from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grape varieties. After the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the wine is aged for 15 months in partially new ...

This Barbaresco is the fruit of the passion and love for its land of about fifty conferring members who supply high quality grapes processed with the utmost respect and attention in the winery of the Barbaresco Producers.

Nebbiolo's must ferments in steel at a temperature of 28 ° C, with maceration for 30 days in contact with the skins. Once the malolactic fermentation is over, the wine ages for 24 months in oak barrels.

It has an intense ruby red color. The sense of smell is centered on notes of ...

The Amarone della Valpolicella Selection Antonio Castagnedi of Tenuta Sant'Antonio is born in vineyards located in the municipalities of Colognola ai Colli and Mezzane di Sotto, in the province of Verona.

It is mainly produced with Corvina and Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta grapes, harvested only by hand. After a soft pressing, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with selected yeasts. Subsequently the wine ages in barrique for 2 years before being bottled.

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1961 is the year in which the first Franciacorta of the Berlucchi brand was produced, so it was decided to commemorate it with a special line, the '61. This Franciacorta Satèn, 100% Chardonnay, is made from grapes grown in the most prestigious vineyards of the Franciacorta area.

The harvest takes place between the second 10 days of August and the first 10 days of September. The grapes are gently and gradually pressed in order to obtain a high quality juice that will give life to the cuvée. After ...

The Spumante Franciacorta Brut Rosé '61 by Berlucchi is born in vineyards located in the heart of Franciacorta.

It is produced with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, which undergo a soft and progressive pressing with fractionation of the musts after which the must carries out alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine ages in contact with the yeasts for 24 months, followed by a further 2 months after disgorgement.

It is characterized by an intense pink color. The nose opens with ele...

The Champagne Special Cuvée of the Champagne Bollinger winery is born in vineyards cultivated on the hills of Aÿ, in the French Champagne region.

It is produced 60% with Pinot Noir grapes, 25% with Chardonnay grapes and 15% with Pinot Meunier grapes. The wine is aged in oak barrels and aged in the cellar for more than double the time required by the denomination.

It is characterized by a golden yellow color. The nose opens with intense hints of ripe fruit, enriched with pleasant spicy aromas. On t...

It is a line, that of '61, born to celebrate the glories and splendor of the birth year of the first Franciacorta, created in 1961 in the centuries-old Berlucchi cellars, after the meeting of Guido and Franco Ziliani. Italian winery of reference for the entire Franciacorta area and for bubbles in general, that of Guido Berlucchi is the purest expression of a territory: pure, because, in every glass of Berlucchi you can breathe the typical grace of Franciacorta bubbles.

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Contadi Castaldi's Franciacorta Brut comes from vineyards located in the heart of the Franciacorta DOCG.

It is mainly produced with Chardonnay grapes and with Pinot Nero and Pinot Blanc grapes, harvested between the end of August and the beginning of September. The grapes undergo a soft pressing and ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for 20 days. Subsequently the wine ages for 7 months in stainless steel tanks and partly in barrique before being bottled.

This Franciacorta B...

This Bolgheri Rosso Superiore was born in the Grattamacco estate, located on the top of a hill overlooking the sea between Castagneto Carducci and Bolgheri.

It is mainly produced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and Sangiovese grapes, harvested and selected exclusively by hand from the second half of September to the first week of October. Fermentation takes place spontaneously in open wooden vats, with maceration in contact with the skins, after which the wine ages in first and second passage ...

The Brunello di Montalcino of Fattoria dei Barbi is born in vineyards located between the rolling hills of Montalcino and Scansano, in the heart of Tuscany.

It is produced exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, harvested towards the end of August. After a crushing-destemming, the grapes ferment in barriques at a controlled temperature of 27-28 ° C for about 16-17 days. Subsequently the wine ages in oak barrels for at least 2 years, and for a further 4 months in bottle.

This Brunello is characterized ...

Champagne Brut Rosé represents the elegance and freshness of the Ruinart house. Intense, fruity and aromatic, this Champagne owes its elegant sensuality to the combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

It is produced with Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, and with Pinot Noir grapes from the Marne valley. After a manual harvest, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Subsequently the wine ages on the lees for 48 months.

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Champagne Blanc de Blancs perfectly reflects the harmony of the Ruinart house. It is a great classic of the prestigious world of Champagne.

It is produced exclusively with Chardonnay grapes, from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims for its aromatic finesse, complemented by Sézannais grapes known for the roundness they are capable of bringing. This Champagne perfectly represents the intact purity of Chardonnay. After a manual harvest, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at controlled...

Brut Impérial is Moët & Chandon's most iconic Champagne, a symbol of elegance and tradition since 1869. It represents the Maison's style with a bright, fruity taste, a seductive palate and a sophisticated maturity, perfect for celebrating special moments and adding a touch of exclusivity to every toast.

Made from a blend of over 100 wines, Moët Impérial uses 20% to 30% reserve wines to ensure complexity and consistency in the organoleptic profile. The three main grapes are combined in balance: Pi...