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Castello di Ama VINSANTO Tuscany
Description: Voted Winery of the Year 2005 by the Gambero Rosso, Ama’s history goes back to 1972 when four Roman families united to purchase the Ama estate with the goal of restoring it to the splendour of its 18th century heyday. New cellars were built, new plantings began with experimentation into non-indigenous varietals, and new methods of viticulture were pursued while in 1982 Marco Pallanti was introduced as winemaker. The grapes that produce this Vinsanto were selected from the best malvasia bianca and trebbiano fruit from a total area of about 5 hectares in the Bellavista, Casuccia, and Bertinga vineyards. No more than 1-2 clusters per vine are suitable for producing this wine; such rigorous standards are necessary to ensure absolutely healthy, fully ripe grapes. Using the most experienced hand-harvested pickers a total of 214 quintals of exceptional malvasia and trebbiano toscano was selected.. The clusters, tied together and hung in special well-ventilated, open drying-lofts over a period of 60 days, lost 70% of their weight, thus concentrating their sugars. The whole clusters were then crushed and lightly pressed. The must was clarified by settling, and 200-litre lots then went into used Allier oak barriques. It then underwent the traditional fermentation in stages until the levels of alcohol and residual sugars brought an end to the fermentation. Finally, the Vinsanto was racked off the gross lees and returned to barrels to undergo 6 more years of oak ageing. Available in 37.5 cl Half Bottles. (6 x 37.5 cl)
Price: £68.84
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Castello di Bossi GIROLAMO Toscana IGT
Description: The Bossi castle is situated in the Castelnuovo Berardenga commune in the midst of evergreen woods and fields full of fossil-rich minerals and has been a focus of local history for many centuries. Bought by the Bacci family it has been totally restored while the Bossi wines, made by oenologist Alberto Antonioni, have exalted fruit flavours; they are smooth, rich and complex, a far cry from the rustic tongue-dissolvers one associates with basic Chianti. The Girolamo is a lush plush Merlot from 30-year-old vines matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. A gloriously fruity wine reminiscent of just-made raspberry jam, silky and ample in the mouth. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £392.03
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Castello di Monastero Sangiovese di Toscana IGT
Description: Colour: ruby red with a medium body, clear. Bouquet: intense, persistent with a hint of cherry. Taste: dry, intense, persistent. Area: Castelnuovo Berardenga (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £94.05
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Castello di Volpaia BALIFICO IGT Toscana
Description: Youthful soft red, vivid berry fruit aromas with creamy new oak overtones. Smooth velvety palate with classic fruit and spicy tannins leading to a long, elegant finish. One of the most famous estates in Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpaia is owned by the elegant Giovanella Stianti and run by enologist Maurizio Castelli. The modern winemaking equipment is discreetly arranged within the confines of the medieval hamlet of Volpaia near Radda. The vineyards include some of the highest in the Classico area, up to 600m. This influences the style of the Volpaia wines, which are always rich in floral perfumes and elegant in texture. This is true across the range, from the beautifully balanced Chianti Classico, to the more oaky and developed Riserva and through to the two fine “supertuscans”. Coltassala is mainly Sangiovese, with ripe plummy fruit, controlled oak flavours and fine tannins. Balifico adds one third Cabernet Sauvignon to the Sangiovese, bringing a more berry fruity character and equally notable aromatic finish (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £146.76
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Castello di Volpaia COLTASSALA Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Description: Deep colour with little age. Intense ripe plum, violet, leather and vanilla aromas. Powerful warm fruit flavours with superb texture and very long complex finish. Great balance.. One of the most famous estates in Chianti Classico, Castello di Volpaia is owned by the elegant Giovanella Stianti and run by enologist Maurizio Castelli. The modern winemaking equipment is discreetly arranged within the confines of the medieval hamlet of Volpaia near Radda. The vineyards include some of the highest in the Classico area, up to 600 metres. This influences the style of the Volpaia wines, which are always rich in floral perfumes and elegant in texture. This is true across the range, from the beautifully balanced Chianti Classico, to the more oaky and developed Riserva and through to the two fine “supertuscans”. Coltassala is mainly Sangiovese, with ripe plummy fruit, controlled oak flavours and fine tannins. Balifico adds one third Cabernet Sauvignon to the Sangiovese, bringing a more berry fruity character and equally notable aromatic finish (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £146.76
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Cecchi SPARGOLA IGT
Description: A new Tuscan superstar which is full-bodied but elegant, showing rich fruit with a touch of spice and vanilla from oak ageing. Produced only in the best vintages.
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Cerro del Masso Chianti Cerreto Guidi Toscana
Description: The 50 hectare estate has been transformed over the last decade and is now composed of mainly Sangiovese and an increasing amount of Merlot. Made by Alberto Antonini it reflect his style of deep coloured wines showing a ripe plummy nose and a full fleshy palate with supple tannins and great balance. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £96.18
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Col d'Orcia GHIAIE BIANCHE Chardonnay IGT di Toscana
Description: Deep straw yellow, intense and ample bouquet with a scent of orange flowers. The palate is firm, dry and round. The Col d’Orcia Estate covers some 525 hectares near Sant’Angelo in Colle in the southern part of Montalcino, including 80 hectares of vineyards and 100 hectares of olive groves. Col d’Orcia is one of Montalcino’s most dynamic wineries, with massive investment in cellar technology and vineyard research. Thanks to consultant Maurizio Castelli and enologist Mario Olivero, the wines are in the modern vein: Brunello di Montalcino has the classic tarry complexity but with a supple structure of fruit and soft tannins. The cru Poggio al Vento comes from 4 hectares vineyard and is widely considered one of the finest modern expressions of Brunello. Rosso di Montalcino is excellent value with delicious ripe strawberry flavour. Ghiaie Bianche is one of the finest of Tuscany’s new crop of oak-fermented Chardonnays: now with a better balance between ripe fruit and toasty oak (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £82.37
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Col d'Orcia OLMAIA Cabernet IGT della Toscana
Description: Deep ruby red in colour. The bouquet is warm. The taste is intense and persistent with sweet and velvety tannin. The Col d’Orcia Estate covers some 525 hectares near Sant’Angelo in Colle in the southern part of Montalcino, including 80 hectares of vineyards and 100 ha of olive groves. Col d’Orcia is one of Montalcino’s most dynamic wineries, with massive investment in cellar technology and vineyard research. Thanks to consultant Maurizio Castelli and enologist Mario Olivero, the wines are in the modern vein: Brunello di Montalcino has the classic tarry complexity but with a supple structure of fruit and soft tannins. The cru Poggio al Vento comes from 4 hectares vineyard and is widely considered one of the finest modern expressions of Brunello. Rosso di Montalcino is excellent value with delicious ripe strawberry flavour. Ghiaie Bianche is one of the finest of Tuscany’s new crop of oak-fermented Chardonnays: now with a better balance between ripe fruit and toasty oak (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £153.14
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Col d'Orcia OLMAIA Cabernet IGT della Toscana
Description: Deep ruby red in colour. The bouquet is warm. The taste is intense and persistent with sweet and velvety tannin. The Col d’Orcia Estate covers some 525 hectares near Sant’Angelo in Colle in the southern part of Montalcino, including 80 hectares of vineyards and 100 ha of olive groves. Col d’Orcia is one of Montalcino’s most dynamic wineries, with massive investment in cellar technology and vineyard research. Thanks to consultant Maurizio Castelli and enologist Mario Olivero, the wines are in the modern vein: Brunello di Montalcino has the classic tarry complexity but with a supple structure of fruit and soft tannins. The cru Poggio al Vento comes from 4 hectares vineyard and is widely considered one of the finest modern expressions of Brunello. Rosso di Montalcino is excellent value with delicious ripe strawberry flavour. Ghiaie Bianche is one of the finest of Tuscany’s new crop of oak-fermented Chardonnays: now with a better balance between ripe fruit and toasty oak (6 x 1.5 Litres)
Price: £266.58
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Col d'Orcia ROSSO DEGLI SPEZIERI Rosso di Toscana IGT
Description: Lively ruby red with purple reflections. Fresh and intense bouquet with a firm and dominant fruity aroma. Ample and soft flavour, reminiscent of ripe fruit. The Col d’Orcia Estate covers some 525 hectares near Sant’Angelo in Colle in the southern part of Montalcino, including 80 ha of vineyards and 100 hectares of olive groves. Col d’Orcia is one of Montalcino’s most dynamic wineries, with massive investment in cellar technology and vineyard research. Thanks to consultant Maurizio Castelli and enologist Mario Olivero, the wines are in the modern vein: Brunello di Montalcino has the classic tarry complexity but with a supple structure of fruit and soft tannins. The cru Poggio al Vento comes from 4 hectares vineyard and is widely considered one of the finest modern expressions of Brunello. Rosso di Montalcino is excellent value with delicious ripe strawberry flavour. Ghiaie Bianche is one of the finest of Tuscany’s new crop of oak-fermented Chardonnays: now with a better balance between ripe fruit and toasty oak (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £123.38
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Collection von Essen Antinori Rosso del Marchese
Description: Highly flavoured red wine with a big glass presence showing in the legs on the glass. Red cherry flavours, relaxed and harmonious, enjoy with food or by itself. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £69.33
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Corte alla Flora Bianco Toscano IGT Giuggiolo
Description: Straw-yellow in colour with light greenish tints. Fresh & fruity on the nose with notes of citrus, lemon & grapefruit. Aromatic, persistent with great balance. Fresh & soft on the front palate with a light, pleasant acidity on the mid-palate. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £110.03
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Corte alla Flora CORTE alla FLORA IGT Tuscany
Description: A fresh and well balanced wine with rich, blackberry fruit blended from Prugnolo Gentile, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes and aged for 10 months in Slavonian oak casks for 10 months. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £129.58
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Corte alla Flora Rosso Toscano IGT Giuggiolo
Description: Intense ruby red in colour. The wine shows typical notes of the Prugnolo Gentile grape; liquorice, red fruits & violet. The period in oak also gives the wine a slight balsamic quality. Soft & velvety on the palate with an emphasis on just a hint of oak, freshness & elegance rather than excessive extraction. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £120.41
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