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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.

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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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

Champagne Brut Royal by Pommery is a refined blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, sourced from the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. This sparkling wine expresses freshness and complexity, with notes of white flowers, citrus, and green apple. Its fine and persistent bubbles make it ideal as an aperitif or paired with fish and seafood dishes. Perfect for those seeking a harmonious and vibrant tasting experience.

The Champagne Brut Royal is a sparkling wine produced by Pomme...

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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The Champagne Cuvée Brut of Piper-Heidsieck is the result of the union of the classic vines of the Champagne blend, mainly composed of Pinot Noir grapes from over 100 crus distributed in the appellation, and Pinot Meunier from the Grande and Petit Montagne de Reims. The cuvée is completed with a good percentage of reserve wines. Maturation lasts on the lees for at least 24 months.

At the sight of a bright straw yellow color tending towards golden, with a lively and persistent perlage. It opens to...

Otello Nero is sourced from the province of Parma, in the heart of the land of Lambrusco. The harvest takes place around the beginning of October. The grapes undergo a cold maceration process at low temperature for 5–7 days, in order to extract all the aromas and aromatic components. The wine is aged in stainless steel vats to preserve the typical fruity aroma of the grapes.

In the glass it has a purple red colour with bright ruby reflections. The bouquet is captivating, with violet notes, fresh ...

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.

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The Brunello di Montalcino labeled Geografico is born from the meeting of the best Sangiovese Grosso grapes and the sandy clayey soil of the Montalcino territory.

The vinification takes place traditionally in red, then the wine stays for 22 months between oak barrels and barriques, and then ends its evolution by remaining for 2 more months in bottle.

Wine with an intense ruby red color, it offers a glorious and decisive range of fruity aromas that anticipate a full and structured palate, rich in t...

The sparkling wine Franciacorta Gran Cuvée Brut Alma by Bellavista comes from vineyards located in the heart of the Franciacorta DOCG.

It is mainly produced with Chardonnay grapes and with Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. The Alma Cuvée was born from the union of about 60 carefully selected vintages. The wine ferments and ages in oak barriques to obtain extraordinary complexity.

It is characterized by a yellow colour with greenish reflections. The nose opens ...

Laurent-Perrier's Champagne Brut La Cuvée is sourced from grapes from the famous Champagne region.

It is produced with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes, carefully picked and selected by hand. After the classic white winemaking processes, the second fermentation takes place in bottle, according to the Champenoise Method, with ageing for at least 36 months on its lees.

Laurent-Perrier's Cuvée has a bright straw yellow colour, a creamy foam and a fine and persistent perlage. The nose o...

Exclusive cuvée produced in honor of the Arthur Metz maison which proudly bears the year of its foundation, 1904, on the label, this Crémant d'Alsazia is the result of a careful selection of Pinot Blanc grapes which ages for at least 9 months on the lees, period in which it is enriched in complexity.

Straw yellow in color, it is characterized by a very minute and persistent perlage. On the nose there are notes that evoke citrus and apple, enriched with hints of biscuit. In the mouth it is creamy ...

The Chianti Rùfina Riserva Nipozzano by Frescobaldi was born in the vineyards of the Castello di Nipozzano, located in the Chianti Rùfina area.

It is mainly produced with Sangiovese and complementary grapes, such as Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested by hand between the end of September and the beginning of October. The different varieties ferment separately in stainless steel containers, at a temperature below 30 °C for 13 days, then the maceration continues for 25...

The Primitivo di Manduria Sessantanni Old Vines di San Marzano is born in vineyards located in the municipalities of San Marzano and Sava.

It is produced exclusively with Primitivo grapes, harvested by hand towards the second half of September. Fermentation takes place in rotovinifiers at a controlled temperature of 24-26 ° C for about 10-15 days. Subsequently the wine is aged in barrique for 12 months before being bottled.

Sessantanni Old Vines is characterized by an intense ruby red color. The n...

La Groletta Amarone della Valpolicella from Allegrini's Corte Giara line originates from vineyards located on the hills of Fumane, in the province of Verona.

It is made from hand-picked and selected Corvina Veronese and Rondinella grapes, harvested in the second half of September. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature ranging from 8-22°C for approximately 22-24 days. Subsequently, the wine ages for 5 months in the same tanks, 15 months in wood, and a furthe...

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...

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.

Born from Chardonnay (85%) ...

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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La Pevera is a tribute to the founding of the Agricultural Chianti Geografico association in 1961 in Gaiole in Chianti. The name refers to the ancient wooden funnel used to pour wine into oak barrels for ageing.

The clusters of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah are harvested and vinified separately in stainless steel containers. Fermentation with maceration allows a gentle extraction of soft tannins and more complex aromatic substances. The resulting wine is placed in ancient concrete tank...

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 ...

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 ...

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...