Fabiano Moderna ARGILLAIA Lugana DOC

The history of the Fabiano family in the wine-making industry started in 1912, when Francesco Fabiano, Nicola's son, opened a wine store in Venice, just a few steps from St. Marco Cathedral. His son Sergio, having made his store very popular in the whole city, started a wine trade throughout the Veneto region. A clever merchant and a charismatic character, in 1955 he engaged himself in the production and distribution of bottled wine, buyng a small estate in Lazise, on the Veronese shore of Garda Lake, for that purpose. This wine is a blend of 65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara, 5% Rossignola and comes from the grapes cultivated on the morainic hills facing the east side of Garda lake. It is characteristic for its low intense ruby colour tending to garnet red, for its slim body and for the delicately vinous bouquet. The moderate ageing makes it harmonious, velvety and more complete. (12 x 75 cl)

The history of the Fabiano family in the wine-making industry started in 1912, when Francesco Fabiano, Nicola's son, opened a wine store in Venice, just a few steps from St. Marco Cathedral. His son Sergio, having made his store very popular in the whole city, started a wine trade throughout the Veneto region. A clever merchant and a charismatic character, in 1955 he engaged himself in the production and distribution of bottled wine, buyng a small estate in Lazise, on the Veronese shore of Garda Lake, for that purpose. Grown in the north of Verona the vineyard is crossed by a series of parallel hills sloping down the Adige river. The particulary generous nature of the soil, the right proportion of Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara and Negrara grapes and the wise selection made by the vine-dressers has produced a wine of great character. This garnet red coloured wine has a harmonious bouquet and fine dry taste. (12 x 75 cl)

Particular characteristics of this wine: This is the typical Pinot Grigio with a brilliant straw yellow color, Elegant perfumes like white flowers , almonds and fruit . Date grapes were picked: beginning of September Length and type of vinification: soft pressing of the grapes yields no more than 62% of the grape juice which is cold fermented Number of days of fermentation: 15-20 days Fermentation temperature: 16º-18º C Alcohol: 12,20% Vol Residual sugar: 2,8 grams/l Total acidity: 5,8 grams/l (12 x 75 cl)

Marzemino and Sangiovese are the main grapes for the 2005 Ronchedone, together with a maximum of 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a good depth of colour and perfumes of spicy red fruits on the nose. On the palate it has excellent concentration of spicy, jammy fruit with rounded, soft tannins and good acidity. Good structure supporting the ripe fruit character gives it a nice balance and attractive weight. Over the past decade, the Dal Cero family has transformed their Ca’ dei Frati property into a model Italian estate. When we first began buying their wines in 1987, they had 12 hectares of vineyard; today, they have 50. This increase in quantity has been matched by an increase in quality, and today they remain the best producers in Lugana. The quality of their vineyards is the secret of their success. Many producers in the zone overcrop and train the vines high. At Ca’ dei Frati, the vines are trained low, newer vineyards have a higher density of planting, and yields are well below the average for the zone. (6 x 75 cl)

Fabiano I FONDATORI Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC from Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella Classico by Vini Fabiano Sona Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)

Fabiano Soave DOC from Italy, Veneto, Soave by Vini Fabiano Veneto (12 x 75 cl)

Fabiano RUGOLA Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC from Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella Classico by Vini Fabiano Veneto (6 x 50 cl)

Fabiano NEGRARO Ripassato Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC from Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella Classico by Vini Fabiano Veneto (6 x 75 cl)

Fabiano Pinot Grigio Veneto from Italy, Veneto by Vini Fabiano Veneto (12 x 75 cl)