Italy is the world’s largest producer of wine, and is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions. Its contribution is about 45–50 million hl per year, and represents about a quarter of global production.Italian wine is exported around the world, as popular among Italians. Italians rank fifth on the world wine consumption list by volume with 42 litres per capita consumption. Grapes are grown in every region of the country and there are more than one million vineyards under cultivation.
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Sassicaia 2021 75cl 14%
Tuscan wine royalty, Tenuta San Guido, releases Sassicaia 2021, the latest vintage of its true iconic flagship wine this February. The 2021, available through importers Armit Wines, has been eagerly anticipated following favourable vintage conditions on the rolling slopes of Bolgheri, towards Tuscany’s stunning western coastline. We sent The Buyer’s very own Italophile, Mike Turner, to taste the wines with Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta and find out more about what proves to be another much sought-after triumph for the team at Tenuta San Guido.
The Sassicaia 2021 Bolgheri Sassicaia of Tenuta San Guido was obtained from Cabernet Sauvignon (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) grapes raised in the prestigious DOC of the same name which is located within Tenuta San Guido, located in the territory of Bolgheri (LI). The vineyards of origin are situated on calcareous soils rich in marl, stones and stones (which give the wine its name) and partly clayey, located at an altitude between 100 and 300 metres above sea level. For this red-masterpiece, the alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature between 28° and 30° C without the addition of external yeasts. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to French oak barriques (for 1/3 new wood and for the remainder of the first and second passage) where it was aged for 24 months, keeping the masses separated by vineyard origin. The assembly was in fact carried out only close to bottling. Before release, Sassicaia 2021 rested for a certain period of time in the bottle.
Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda DOCG 75cl, 14.5%
Product Details
- Wine type Red wine
- Country Italy
- Allergens Contains sulphites
- Region Piemonte (Piedmont)
- Classification DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)
- Grape variety Nebbiolo
- Taste dry
- Vintage 2017
- Alcohol 14.5% Vol.
- Storage potential 2054+
- Wine pairings Aged Cheese
Game dishes Grilled and fried meat
Meditation wine Mushroom risotto
Stewed meat Closure Natural Cork - Vinification Fermentation in oak barrel
Hand harvesting Maceration on the skins Aging and Maturation - In bottle Oak barrel
- Volume0.75 L
- Awards and Accolades
- Bibenda 4 Grappoli
Gambero Rosso
Gambero Rosso 3 Glasses
I Vini di Veronelli 97 Points
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96 Points
Wine Spectator 97 Points
Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2017 75cl, 14.5%
Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2017
Tenute Silvio Nardi Vigneto Poggio Doria Brunello di Montalcino 75cl, 14.5%
It has intense ruby red color with shimmering garnet reflections. Determined, rich aroma of wine is opened fruity plum and wild berries, woven with delicate hints of spice, vanilla, cloves, skin and plowed land. Elegant wine with great structure and power. Juicy, tantalizing taste filled with tones of wild cherry and cinnamon, which are underlined with soft notes of white pepper and carob. Rounded, velvety, dense tannins remain in a long aftertaste.
Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso 2019 75cl,14%
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 75cl, 14%
This elegant, traditional style Brunello is produced at a mid-sized estate located in the southern hills of Montalcino, between the towns of Sant’ Angelo in Colle and Castelnuovo dell’Abate, one of the most quintessentially picturesque areas in Tuscany.
The Casisano vineyard enjoys southeastern exposure and is composed of various soil types. It is particularly rich in galestro stone.
The wine sees 25 days of skin maceration and is then aged in Slavonian oak casks for 3 years, followed by an additional six months of bottle aging.
The beginning of 2016 saw an increase in precipitation, but a complete absence of snow. Spring was characterized by average temperatures and rains, which started to become more and more scarce in the middle of June, the last ten days of which were very sunny with good ventilation. This seasonal trend brought the plants to an excellent vegetative balance.
The summer passed with little rain and excellent diurnal temperature variations, especially between August and September. These conditions, combined with good ventilation, allowed for a harvest of healthy grapes with important organoleptic characteristics. The harvest ended in mid-October, benefitting from long dry and well-ventilated periods. The harvested grapes thus manifested a remarkable complexity of aromas, elegant tannins and excellent natural acidity. All features that immediately indicated a vintage of the highest quality.
Azelia Barolo Bricco Fiasco Magnum 1.5L, 14.5%
Azelia’s Barolo is ruby red in color with garnet hues. It is sweet on the nose, with hints of cherry, blackcurrant and licorice that we find in the mouth with fruity tannins. A union of characteristics: aromaticity and finesse with power and body at the same time.
A part of the bunches from the Riserva Bricco Voghera vineyard always gives its superb contribution.
PAIRING : Thanks to its flavour and body, it is the ideal wine to pair with elaborate and rich dishes such as all recipes based on truffles, meat dishes, first courses based on porcini mushrooms, game, mature cheeses and it is also perfect when paired with dry pastries or chocolate.
SKU | AZEBARBASMG |
Producer | Azelia by Luigi Scavino |
Nation | Italy |
Region | Piedmont |
Name | Barolo DOCG |
Production area | Cuneo, municipality of Castiglione Falletto |
Alcohol content | 14.5% |
Service temperature | 16/18 ° C |
Refinement | 24 months in large barrels |
Vintage | 2016 |
Robert Parker | 90/100 |
James Suckling | 92/100 |
AIS Life | 3 screws |
Grape varieties | Nebbiolo 100% |
Cordero di Montezemolo Bricco Gattera 75cl, 14.5%
A Barolo of high standing, both austere and complex. Deep red garnet in color. Delicately spiced bouquet (notes of eucalyptus, licorice and menthol), mature fruit (liqueur soaked cherries, blackberries and prunes) and hints of violets and medicinal herbs. Powerful on the palate, lightly acidic and fresh. Lasting finish.
Brancaia IL Blu Rosso Toscana 2018 30TH Anniversary Edition 75cl, 14.5%
Brancaia IL Blu Rosso Toscana 2018 30TH Anniversary Edition 75cl, 14.5%
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Casisano Tommasi Magnum 1.5L, 14%
A wine born from the beauty of the landscape at Podere Casisano, surrounded by ancient woods, at 480 meters above sea level, on the hills south-east of Montalcino. The mosaic of microclimates and soil compositions found in the vineyards of Casisano, surrounded by ancient oak woods and olive groves, is the basis for the creation of a majestic Brunello di Montalcino.