Classic Vermentino with aromas of citrus and yellow peaches and floral notes and sage.
The year 2022 was marked by a lack of rain: from winter to early spring only 170 mm of precipitation was recorded. In May, Banfi experienced drought and above-average temperatures. Then came scorching hot days in June, July and mid-August. This resulted in an early harvest of white grape varieties. Vermentino is a late ripening grape variety and well suited to such climatic conditions. The harvest began on September 5th. Thanks to the high ventilation of the vineyards during the hottest hours of the afternoon, the aromas and especially the acidity were perfectly preserved.

The Rosso di Montalcino from Banfi is one of the very good small Brunellos of the wine region. 100% Sangiovese from the carefully researched and selected grape variety variations at Banfi - there are a total of about 600 Sangiovese clones with very specific characteristics.

Brunello di Montalcino is a DOCG for dry red wine in the Italian region of Tuscany. The zone includes the slopes around the picturesque hilltop town of Montalcino - 40 kilometres south of Siena in the province of the same name. The wine is made from 100 per cent varietal Sangiovese Brunello. An important aspect of the quality lies in the very special climate, as it is warmer and drier than in the nearby Chianti areas and the nights are cooler. The Castello di Banfi winery was founded by two Italian-Americans from New York, Harry and John Mariani, who had become very wealthy by importing Lambrusco. In the mid-1970s, they created a very ambitious wine project based on the highest quality, which quickly gained great recognition.

Riesling is one of the noble grape varieties and is capable of producing a variety of extraordinary white wine styles, and is most known for the sweeter-style German wine it produces.  Although sweet wines dominate this category, there are some amazingly dry and complex wine is produced in Alsace, Germany and the United States. This grape variety dominates in Germany and the majority of the white wines produced there are made in the sweeter style. There is a classification system in place, which categorizes wines by their sweetness. From driest to sweetest, they are Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese,  Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese. These whites range from the semisweet, lighter style to the extremely sweet, lush and dessert wine style. Veit is one of Piesport’s oldest winegrowing families. The vineyard has 7 hectares in and around the famous village of Piesport in the Mosel. 

Classic Muscadet from a small, very well-run winery. Pierry-Yves Perthuy has already received much recognition for his wines (e.g. 1er Dauphin 2020), but is completely unknown outside France. His Muscadet comes from 15 hectares of vines and gets 6 months of yeast ageing. The grape variety Melon, which is in every Muscadet of the region, originally comes from Burgundy and is related to White Burgundy. It was introduced to the Loire Valley around 1700.

The hilltops of Sancerre vineyards spread through 14 villages. The two grape varieties  in Sancerre are the Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Noir. They have gained the AOC status in 1936. The red and rosé wines, made from the noble Pinot Noir, followed in 1959 when they were awarded the AOC accreditation.

The white wines, lively and full of fruit; proposes citrus, white flowers and mineral aromas. The fresh attack gives way to a rich and round palate typical of these great wines.

 In the 12th century, cultivation of vines was given added impetus through the combined efforts of the Augustine monks in St-Satur and the ruling counts of Sancerre. At that time Sancerre was famous for its red wine, produced predominantly from the Pinot Noir grape, and exported from the region along the Loire. This wine is often mentioned in accounts of life at the royal court. The famous wine of Sancerre was, in the opinion of Duke Jean de Berry, indeed the finest wine to be found in the entire kingdom.

Powerfull Riesling

The Cave de Ribeauvillé is the oldest wine cooperative in France. This association of winegrowers from Alsace has existed since 1895. At the same time, the vineyard around the town of Ribeauville is referred to under this name - a total of 235 hectares of vineyards with at least 8 Grand Cru sites.

With the  2020 Riesling d'Alsace Cave de Ribeauvillé comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the  2020 Riesling d'Alsace Cave de Ribeauvillé with the following guaranties and wine documents.

• The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
• We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
• It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned white wine.
• You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
• In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.

German most famous and oldest viticulture is the „Steilhange“, steep slopes along the Mosella river. No wonder that Weingut Milz can praise such a long winemaking tradition and history. Since 1520, the Milz family has been known as great winemakers in Trittenheim, a wine village in the well-known Moselschleife. Parts of the original 1680 wine cellar are today still visible. Milz’s wines are quite classic Riesling from the Mosel, since they present the ideal alcohol level, delicatesugar residue and an extremely long finish. In 1900, these wines used to be the most expensive in any European restaurant’s menu, even more high-priced than the best Burgundies and Bordeaux wines.

Classic Vermentino with aromas of citrus and yellow peaches and floral notes and sage.
The year 2022 was marked by a lack of rain: from winter to early spring only 170 mm of precipitation was recorded. In May, Banfi experienced drought and above-average temperatures. Then came scorching hot days in June, July and mid-August. This resulted in an early harvest of white grape varieties. Vermentino is a late ripening grape variety and well suited to such climatic conditions. The harvest began on September 5th. Thanks to the high ventilation of the vineyards during the hottest hours of the afternoon, the aromas and especially the acidity were perfectly preserved.

At Später-Veit, the easy-drinking, light, elegant wines are particularly successful. A fine Pinot Noir Rosé, beautiful old gold, 12% alcohol content.

The Später-Veit winery cultivates some of Piesport's best steep slopes: Domherr, Falkenberg, Goldtröpfchen and Grafenberg. And it has been in the family for 350 years. An ancient Piesport winemaking dynasty! It couldn't be more classic!

Multiple award-winning pure Chenin Blanc - typical notes of acacia honey, some lime.

Classic dolcetto from Monforte d'Alba. The Tre Pile family winery has been owned by the Ghisolfi family for four generations since 1852. The small estate is surrounded by its plots in one of the best parts of the Barolo region - the Bussia Soprana vineyard in Monforte d'Alba. Tre Pile has very famous neighbors with Aldo Conterno and Giacomo Fenocchio, but is still an insider tip to be discovered.

German most famous and oldest viticulture is the „Steilhange“, steep slopes along the Mosella river. No wonder that Weingut Milz can praise such a long winemaking tradition and history. Since 1520, the Milz family has been known as great winemakers in Trittenheim, a wine village in the well-known Moselschleife. Parts of the original 1680 wine cellar are today still visible. Milz’s wines are quite classic Riesling from the Mosel, since they present the ideal alcohol level, delicatesugar residue and an extremely long finish. In 1900, these wines used to be the most expensive in any European restaurant’s menu, even more high-priced than the best Burgundies and Bordeaux wines.

With the 2020 Riesling 180° feinherb Josef Milz comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2020 Riesling 180° feinherb Josef Milz with the following guaranties and wine documents.

• The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
• We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
• It is a high-quality, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned wine.
• You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
• In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.

Typical of the wines from Ress are the often lush aromas of exotic fruits. Winery Balthasar Ress has a rich history, which began in 1870. Today, the family company is one of the largest in the Rheingau. Balthasar Ress vineyard area is 32 hectares. Basically, the farm is grown varieties Riesling and Spätburgunder. The company's products has been awarded national and international awards, which are better than any words testify to the high quality and great taste of wine Balthasar Ress. Riesling is one of the noble grape varieties and is capable of producing a variety of extraordinary white wine styles, and is most known for the sweeter-style German wine it produces.  Although sweet wines dominate this category, there are some amazingly dry and complex wine is produced in Alsace, Germany and the United States. This grape variety dominates in Germany and the majority of the white wines produced there are made in the sweeter style. There is a classification system in place, which categorizes wines by their sweetness. From driest to sweetest, they are Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese,  Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese. These whites range from the semisweet, lighter style to the extremely sweet, lush and dessert wine style. 

Silvaner is an old variety that once was the most important grape in Germany. It likes average exposure to sunshine and needs moist soil. 

The Gamaret is a matter close to Jean July's heart. The rare grape variety has its own character - good structure, tannins and distinctive fruit. Gamaret is a cross between Gamay and Reichensteiner that was created in Switzerland and is found in small quantities at its origin. Jean July only took over the Durette winery in 2007 and has turned his wines from 7 cru sites in Beaujolais into top wines that have won multiple awards.

Domaine Bruneau-Dupuy is a long family history. Today it is Sylvain, the winegrower, and his wife Angélique, who manage the vineyard. Located in the Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation, the couple only produce their wines in this appellation in 100% Cabernet Franc.

The soil is 2/two thirds on sands and gravel and another third on clayey-limestone slopes. Since 2013, Sylvain has been managing the vineyard in organic agriculture.

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most important wine and recognizable from its spicy "peppery" flavor. The association with green, white and, due to higher ripeness also black pepper is complimented by a fruit-driven bouquet and crisp acidity. 

Arneis is the typical white wine of Piedmont. The grape variety of the same name was already known in the 15th century. It is relatively low in acidity, produces fragrant wines to be drunk young, with fine fruit and at the same time a strong body. Due to its susceptibility to downy mildew, Arneis almost became extinct a few years ago. It has experienced a renaissance since the 1990s.
The DOCG Roero Arneis was finally created in 2005.
The sandy hills of the Roero wine-growing region in Piedmont, across from the Barolo heartland, lend themselves particularly well to Arneis.

Pierangelo Careglio's winery is an ambitious family business that was founded in 1986 on very old vineyards.

Today, Susumaniello is almost exclusively found in Apulia, although it originally comes from Croatia. It was almost extinct because of its low yield. In the meantime, however, ambitious winegrowers are again relying on the red grape variety to produce extraordinary wines. The hot, sunny climate of Apulia softens the initially high acidity of the Susumaniello. The wine has a nice fruity spiciness. The resemblance to Sangiovese is noticeable.

Côtes de Bourg is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for Bordeaux wine situated around the small town of Bourg-sur-Gironde near Bordeaux, France. The first vineyards in the area were founded by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, Bourg was a major port for wine and the vineyards developed at the same tempo as the estuary traffic. Red Côtes de Bourg are garnet in colour and are predominantly based on the Merlot grape, blended with smaller quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Some Chateaux still use Malbec as part of the blend. The vine has been established in le Bourgeais for centuries and the current varieties have been selected because of their performance in relation to the soil. The Côtes de Bourg are characterized by the diversity and richness of their soils.
Although the Côtes de Bourg is composed of mainly clay and limestone soils, their make-up is so rich that there is a veritable mosaic of sand and gravel in the area around Pugnac. Three types are predominant. Firstly, the Sienna-red Quaternary alluvium that is quite specific to the region and situated more on the heights: Merlot and Malbec are widely cultivated. Merlot and Cabernet are planted on clay and sandy gravel soils while Merlot is also grown on the widespread areas of clay and limestone.

With the 2020 Château de Lidonne comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 2020 Château de Lidonne with the following guaranties and wine documents.

• The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
• We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
• It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
• You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
• In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.

Historically the name should be given only to the municipalities of Gaiole, Radda and Castellina, that were part of the ancient "Florentine Military League of Chianti" whose symbol was a black rooster. More recently, due to the regulation of the wine's designation, "Chianti" is the area within the three old municipalities of the Chianti League and the area to San Casciano and Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa, Greve and part of Barberino Val D'Elsa, and the Sienese areas of Castelnuovo Berardenga and Poggibonsi. Only wines produced within these municipalities can be named "Chianti Classico" and are certified with the famous Black Rooster symbol.

With the 1920 Chianti Classico Castelgreve comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1920 Chianti Classico Castelgreve with the following guaranties and wine documents.

• The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
• We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
• It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
• You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
• In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.

The hilltops of Sancerre vineyards spread through 14 villages. The two grape varieties  in Sancerre are the Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Noir. They have gained the AOC status in 1936. The red and rosé wines, made from the noble Pinot Noir, followed in 1959 when they were awarded the AOC accreditation.

The red wines illustrate the virtues of Pinot Noir. They offer a bouquets of cherry and morellos. 

In the 12th century, cultivation of vines was given added impetus through the combined efforts of the Augustine monks in St-Satur and the ruling counts of Sancerre. At that time Sancerre was famous for its red wine, produced predominantly from the Pinot Noir grape, and exported from the region along the Loire. This wine is often mentioned in accounts of life at the royal court. The famous wine of Sancerre was, in the opinion of Duke Jean de Berry, indeed the finest wine to be found in the entire kingdom.

Light, fresh Chardonnay. The perfect companion for raclette and fondue. Rightly selected for the French wine guide Le Guide Hachette 2023.

The Côtes du Jura appellation includes the wines of the French wine region between Burgundy and Switzerland. The dominant grape varieties of the often very mineral wines are Chardonnay and Savagnin for white wines and Pinot Noir, as well as Poulsard and Trousseau for red wines.

From the bush trained vineyards, we always produce Frappato grapes for the production of “Vigna di Pettineo” selection. From the best carefully handpicked grapes, we make this cherry red wine, with violet reflection and a underbush hints. The freshness of tannins give a lovely pleasure and a refined taste. Vinification is 7 days maceration with marcs and fermentation at controlled temperature. The ageing is 1 month in steel and 3 months in bottle.

Grillo ist der aromatische Weißwein Siziliens. Die Rebsorte ist auch Grundlage des edelsüßen Marsalas. Das Weingut Carlo Pellegrino gehörte 1880 zu den ersten sizilianischen Produzenten für Marsala.

Sizilien gilt als die Wiege des italienischen Weinbaus. Viele der heutigen autochthonen Weintrauben stammen von den damals kultivierten antiken Rebsorten ab.

With the best carefully handpicked Grillo grapes, coming from vineyards trained with guyot the system, we produce the “Vigna di Pettineo” selection. This wine has a straw yellow colour, a refined and persistent bouquet, a vibrant and lovely acidity, with a length aftertaste with boisé fragrances. Vinification is 12 h crio-maceration on marcs, beginning of fermentation at low temperature in steel, end of fermentation in French oak tonneaux. The ageing is 4 months in tonneaux, 3 months in steel and 6/9 months in bottle.

The Zibibbo is one of the most typical wines of Sicily. The Phoenicians probably brought the noble grape variety Muscat d'Alexandrie to the island. Often made sweet, Gibele is a dry, fruity, fresh white wine with an intoxicating scent of nutmeg. The Carlo Pellegrino winery was one of the first Sicilian producers of Marsala in 1880.

Sicily is considered the cradle of Italian viticulture. Many of today's autochthonous grapes descend from the ancient grape varieties cultivated at the time.

The only wine-growing region that traditionally produces high-quality, sweet red wines is Georgia and the Kindzmarauli growing region there. Georgian wines are among the oldest in the world. The Kindzmarauli wine cooperative has also existed for centuries. Saperavi is the most important autochthonous grape variety from Georgia, Ukraine, Moldavia and Romania and produces spicy, medium-heavy wines with sophisticated wines. It is traditionally not only dry, but also semi-dry to sweet.

Gamay from the Loire - completely organic, completely without sulfites, with beautifully present fruit. Raphael Midoir's winery is located in the most beautiful part of the Loire Valley near Chambord. 27 hectares are cultivated on tuff and clay soils.

The dry Schloss-Riesling of the von Schubert family. The estate wines of the winery come exclusively from the Grand Cru sites of the Maximin Grünhaus vineyard. The location of the old estate on the Ruwer is spectacular - the vineyards Abtsberg, Herrenberg and Bruderberg stretch out in a row from the little river Ruwer and the von Schubert family's estate house on a southern exposure. The soil is bluish Devonian slate on a steep slope.

The dry Schloss-Riesling of the von Schubert family. The estate wines of the winery come exclusively from the Grand Cru sites of the Maximin Grünhaus vineyard. The location of the old estate on the Ruwer is spectacular - the vineyards Abtsberg, Herrenberg and Bruderberg stretch out in a row from the little river Ruwer and the von Schubert family's estate house on a southern exposure. The soil is bluish Devonian slate on a steep slope.

Côtes du Rhône with incisive fruit (Grenache blueberry and red Syrah fruit) and a hint of black pepper. Domaine de la Solitude is one of the most traditional wineries in the Châteauneuf du Pape region. The oldest wine from La Solitude dates back to 1780 and the estate has been in the family since 400. The classic red wine of the Côtes du Rhône appellation is made from 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mouvedre.

The history of this famous appellation in the southern section of the Rhône is closely linked to the popes. From 1309 to 1377, the city of Avignon was the seat of the popes and from 1378 to 1408 of two counter-popes. One of them was Pope John XXII (1244-1334), born in Cahors, who chose Châteauneuf Castle as his summer residence and gave important impulses to viticulture. The 3,140-hectare area was the first state-recognised appellation in France.

Aligoté is a very old grape varity of Burgundy. The most famous wines produced here - those commonly referred to as Burgundies - are red wines made from Pinot Noir grapes or white wines made from Chardonnay grapes. Red and white wines are also made from other grape varieties, such as Gamay and Aligoté respectively. Small amounts of rosé and sparkling wine are also produced in the region. 

In Puglia there is a peculiar tradition for wines - the wines are succinctly named according to their alcohol content (and in this case that means their intensity): 14/20 is the classic balanced Primitivo with precise fruit and 14% alcohol. A Primitivo that is different from the mainstream: salty with herbal aromas, absolutely dry. If you know them, you can smell the typical wild capers of southern Italy. No wonder, the vineyards are only a few hundred meters from the coast. Le Fiatte is run by the 4th generation of the Bisci family. They only produce a small number of wine types - a Primitivo, a Fiano, a Negroamaro Rosé - but with consistency and independence in terms of quality.

Calcium-rich soil of corsican origin, enriched with red iron oxide (typical of the Salento soil). The limestone soils are cool and have good water retention, allowing the vines' root system to penetrate deeply and providing excellent drainage. After the first pressing, the grapes undergo a maceration of 8-10 days.

The red grape variety Primitivo is mainly cultivated in the southern Italian region of Apulia. It probably comes from Croatia/Dalmatia and was given its name in the 17th century by Benedictine monks due to its early maturity (Latin primativus = first-mover). From there it probably found its way to Italy and also to Germany via Austria under the name Blauer Scheuchner. Since it was first detected near the mountain town of Gioia, it is also called Primitivo di Gioia. It produces deep, dark, spicy and high-alcohol red wines and is often used as a blending partner for late-ripening varieties. According to Dr. According to DNA analyzes carried out by Carole Meredith in 2001 at the University of California in collaboration with Croatian grape specialists, the Primitivo is identical to the Californian Zinfandel.

The Morgon Les Charmes from Château de Durette brings out the smooth, fruity and floral side of the Gamay grape variety. Jean July only took over the winery in 2007 and turned his wines from 7 Cru sites in Beaujolais into top wines that have won multiple awards.

Chardonnay noticeably developed in the wood. The white wine matures in new oak barrels for 12 months and is allowed to age for 4-5 before drinking. The 34 hectares of vineyards for the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc are located about 1 km from Pommard at an altitude of 300 meters on a flat slope towards the southwest. The vines in the “En Bignon” and “Sous le Bois Guillemain” plots grow on limestone-clay soils.

Best Primitivo of the Sampietrana wine cooperative. The red grape variety Primitivo is mainly cultivated in the southern Italian region of Apulia. It probably comes from Croatia/Dalmatia and was given its name in the 17th century by Benedictine monks due to its early maturity (Latin primativus = first-mover). From there it probably found its way to Italy and also to Germany via Austria under the name Blauer Scheuchner. Since it was first detected near the mountain town of Gioia, it is also called Primitivo di Gioia. It produces deep, dark, spicy and high-alcohol red wines and is often used as a blending partner for late-ripening varieties. According to Dr. According to DNA analyzes carried out by Carole Meredith in 2001 at the University of California in collaboration with Croatian grape specialists, the Primitivo is identical to the Californian Zinfandel.

After years of enological research, the Pisoni family managed to develop a vinification method that does not require the use of added sulfites but guarantees great quality wine. Codecce takes its name from the homonymous vineyard on the hill of San Siro, perfect for the cultivation of white berried grapes which reach the perfect level of maturation and aromatic concentration. It is a wine with a full, mature and exotic fragrance, and a soft but fresh and crunchy taste: a perfect representation of Valle dei Laghi, an alpine territory with a mediterranean climate.
WINE WITH NO ADDED SULFITES

Blend 70% Sauvignon White, 20% Goldtraminer, 10% Nosiola

Aligoté is an ancient grape variety in Burgundy. Like the more famous Chardonnay, it also comes from a natural cross between Pinot and Gouais Blanc. Very old vines in high-quality vineyards in Burgundy produce the best results for classic white wine.

The wine comes from three tiny plots of Marlot, Clou and Bignon with a total of 1.2 hectares of vineyards. The wine was on the lees for 8 months. Typical citrus aromas and fine creaminess.

Red wine from Anjou on the Loire is characterized by the Cabernet Franc grape variety, here supplemented by 10% Grolleau (Grolleau gives acidity = freshness, spiciness and cocoa notes). The ground is a deep gravel plateau interspersed with layers of slate. The highly rated Château Soucherie winery was once the castle of the Dukes of Brissac. The vineyards cover 28 hectares.

The Valenti winery is relatively young. It was only founded in 2004 and newly planted on almost 30 hectares. The soils are among the best on Mount Etna and in Sicily in general - Passopisciaro in the municipality of Castiglione di Sizilia. The elegant Rosato has its basis in the red wine grape variety of Etna Nerello Mascalese. The Etna wines are reminiscent of Pinot Noir or even more of German Pinot Noir - mineral, with fresh cherry fruit and careful aging in wood.
In the "Storia die Vini d'Italia" (History of the Wines of Italy), published in 1596, wines from here are mentioned and their exceptional quality attributed to the fly ash blown in from Mount Etna.
The grape varieties used are 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio.

A typical Nebbiolo from the Roero growing region - powerful, fragrant, without wood aging. Pierangelo Careglio's winery is an ambitious family business that was founded in 1986 on very old vineyards with 9 hectares of vineyards. Typical for Roero is the sandy soil with clay and limestone parts. The wines from here are more aromatic and robust than their relatives from the Barolo region.

As the red wine of the line without sulphites we chose Teroldego: not only because it is the most important wine of the tradition of Trentino, but also for the characteristics of this variety, being it rich in anthocyanin, natural antioxidants. Thanks to its soft tannins it is perfect for a vinification and ripening only in steel, which enhances the fragrance of wild berries, strawberry and sour cherry, and a fresh and immediate drink.

WINE WITHOUT SULPHITES ADDED.

Vine growers for 4 generations, Nicolas Gaudry take pride in cultivating their 28 hectares of vines, situated on the best slopes of the Pouilly vineyard. Pouilly-Fumé is, next to Sancerre, the origin of the best Sauvignon Blanc from France. In Pouilly-Fumé, the vines grow on flintstone soil and here is the rare case that you can actually taste smoky notes in the wine.

The Monferrato zone lays claim to being Barbera's birthplace, and records of it growing there as far back as the 13th century. But the hills around Alba and Monforte d'Alba have proved they are capable of growing some particularly fine Barbera, as are parts of the Asti province. Century-old vines still exist in many regional vineyards and allow for the production of long-aging, robust red wines with intense fruit and enhanced tannic content. The best known appellation is the DOCG(Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) Barbera D'Asti in the Piedmont region.

One of the rare dry white wines from the small volcanic island of Pantelleria. The aromas reflect the proximity of the sea - caper flowers, sage, jasmine and white peach and a fascinating saltiness. The traditional grape variety is Zibbibo - that is, the noble grape variety Moscato d'Alessandria. The wines from Pantelleria are part of the Unesco world cultural heritage. Be sure to try them! The Carlo Pellegrino winery was one of the first Sicilian producers of Marsala in 1880.

The Innesto is a white pressed wine made from the red wine grape variety of Etna Nerello Mascalese. This gave the wine a nice full fruit. The Valenti winery is relatively young. It was only founded in 2004 and newly planted on almost 30 hectares. The soils are among the best on Mount Etna and in Sicily in general - Passopisciaro in the municipality of Castiglione di Sizilia.

Half bottle. Castello di Ama is located about 12 miles northeast of Siena in the hills of Gaiole in the heart of Chianti Classico. Ama is a modern estate comprising 500 acres of land, 200 of which are vineyards. These vineyards are divided into five important parcels; San Lorenzo, Bellavista, La Casuccia, Bertinga and Montebuoni.
Vintage 2010 heralded the introduction of Gran Selezione and the release of the new Chianti Classico, “Ama”. Ama is a blend made entirely almost with the grapes of the new clones of Sangiovese, according to our experience and the most modern technique of quality viticulture. These are planted and grown with a density of 5,200 vines per hectare in our four estate vineyards: Bellavista, Casuccia, San Lorenzo and Montebuoni, with an average age inferior to 8/10 years.