Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige 46a Edizione
Born in 1976 with the name of Franciacorta Pinot, this wine marks our initial foray into the world of Franciacortas. In 1991, with the name Franciacorta Brut N.V., it takes on an increasingly recognizable style, more expressive of its terroir. In 2005, after more than 30 years of experimentation and dedication, it matures into Cuvée Prestige and acquires its own well-defined identity. Following a constant reduction in the liqueur added at disgorging, in order to exalt the characteristics of the grapes, with the 2017 harvest it adds Edizione to its name, allowing the gustatory memory to precisely identify the various nuances of each interpretation.
La Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label 2020
La Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label 2020 is a great example of Italian white wine, originating from the renowned Gavi region in Piedmont. La Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label 2020 offers a complex and intense aroma profile. It begins with a mix of fruit-driven scents of fresh apricots and lemon, and transitions into floral notes. The palate of this Gavi wine is marked by its pronounced flinty notes that are characteristic of the region’s wines. The experience is rounded off with subtle hints of almonds and hazelnut in the finish, adding depth and complexity to the flavor. La Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label 2020 pairs well with traditional white wine accompaniments such as fish, shellfish, and seafood, it also complements white meats such as roasted chicken and turkey.
Antinori Tignanello 2020
Intensely ruby red in color, Tignanello 2020 has exceptional aromatic complexity: notes of ripe red fruit especially cherries, strawberries and blackberries are accompanied by delicate floral hints of violets, mallow blossoms and roses. Its bouquet is completed by notes of roasted coffee and cocoa powder. The vibrant entry gives way to a caressing layered mouthfeel. The wine closes with spicy notes of pepper and licorice that merge with pleasant sensations of aromatic herbs for a fresh, lengthy finish.
Aging took place in French and Hungarian oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage, for a total of 15 months: after an initial period of aging the lots separately, they were blended then completed barrel aging. Tignanello, made primarily with Sangiovese and a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, underwent an additional 12-month period of aging in the bottle before being released.Donnafugata Ben Rye 2021
Castello di Perno Barolo Castelletto DOCG 2017
About the producer
Castello di Perno is an important, up and coming estate in Piedmont of which wine lovers will be hearing a lot more in years to come. The brain child of Milanese lawyer Gregorio Gitti, Castello di Perno was founded in 2012 and owns 14 hectares (35 acres) of vineyard in the Monforte d’Alba, Nizza and Alta Langha regions, all farmed organically.
The castello in question sits at the summit of the tiny village of Perno, and houses Signor Gitti’s extensive collection of contemporary art. The wines are made by one of the region’s top winemaking consultants, Gian Luca Colombo.
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is a high-quality red wine produced in the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. It is made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, also known locally as Brunello, which are carefully handpicked and selected during harvest. In the glass, this wine has a deep ruby color with purple hues. On the nose, it has intense and complex aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and ripe plum, with hints of spice, leather, and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with rich flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and vanilla, complemented by smooth tannins and a long, lingering finish. This wine is aged for 42 months in oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to its flavor profile. It is recommended to decant this wine before serving, and it pairs well with hearty meat dishes, such as roasted lamb or grilled steak. Overall, Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is a delicious and sophisticated wine that showcases the best qualities of Sangiovese grapes and the Montalcino terroir. It has received high scores from wine critics and is considered one of the top wines of the region.
Imperiale XXVI Spumante Millesimato Extra Dry 2019
Elegant and caressing bouquet, with fragrant and fruity hints. On the palate, a charming caress and a vivid freshness are gracefully accompanied by refined pear, apple, and peach hints. The flawless balance between acidity and body induces intensely and pleasant emotions.
Donnafugata Sherazade 2021
Sherazade 2021 has a brilliant ruby redcolor with violet reflections. The nose offers a pleasantly fruity bouquet with fragrant notes of red plum and cherry, combined with light spicy and balsamic scents. The palate is fleshy and perfectly reflects the bouquet revealing an extraordinary freshness. The fine–grained tannins, complete this fragrant and pleasant wine.
Borgogno No Name 2020
Borgogno No Name is made from estate fruit from three of Barolo’s top Crus, and declassified in protest by one of the greatest Barolo producers of all time. “I have chosen one of my best wine and I called it No Name as a quiet protest against the bureaucracy that afflicts Italian agriculture and the wine world.” Made with 100% Nebbiolo, the wine was aged in oak barrels for at least three years and in bottle for at least two years. Intense garnet red color with orange rim. Ethereal, persistent, perfumed. Dry, with velvety tannins, ageworthy.
About Borgogno
Founded in 1761, Borgogno is the oldest continuously operating winery in Barolo. Cesare Borgogno expanded the winery’s production in the 1920s and commercial success followed as he became one of the first winemakers from Piedmont to ship wines abroad. Today, the estate includes 39 hectares with 31 planted to vine. These include five hectares of Timorasso and rows in some of Barolo’s most storied vineyards including Liste, Cannubi, Cannubi San Lorenzo, Fossati, and San Pietro delle Viole. Made with long maceration times and minimal intervention, the wines are renowned for their traditional style and long-term aging potential, a favorite of Italian wine professionals and collectors.Antinori Guado Al Tasso Vermentino 2023
Vermentino from the Guado al Tasso estate is straw yellow in color with greenish highlights. Excellent aromatic intensity on the nose offers notes of citrus fruit, white flower blossoms and tropical fruit. On the palate it’s savory with good persistence of flavors and a fresh and pleasant citrusy finish.
