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Amarone
Amarone originates in the Venetian region of Italy and is Italys forth biggest selling wine. The grapes used are traditionally dried on racks to bring out their optimal flavours. With flavours of Liquorice and figs, it is full bodied, robust and has a full mouth feel. (40 grams of oak)
Barbera
Barbera is grown in the Piemonte region of Italy and is an important grape to that region. A stimulating wine, the color of garnet, it has good body, is tannic and has a plum flavour with an aroma of vanilla. (40 grams of oak)
Bardolino
From the Verona region on the lakeside of Lago di Garda, Bardolino is a noble wine that is often known as the Prince of this area. Fresh, ruby red, dry and fruity this is an elegant blend that is best consumed young. (40 grams of oak)
Barolo
From the Piemonte region of Italy, Barolo is world famous for its complex and robust flavours. A distinguished, full-bodied, rich red wine that is dry and tannic with aromas of ripe fruit and berries. (40 grams of oak)
Brunello
An Italiano favourite, Brunello has a deep ruby color with flavours of red fruit and cherries. A harmonised wine with hints of vanilla, coffee and wood aromas, it is perfection on the palate. (40 grams of oak)
Cabernet / Merlot
and Merlot are both grown in the Fruili region of Italy and are two of the worlds most popular wines. When blended together, they create a vibrant wine that has a deep ruby color, is fruity and mellow. (40 grams of oak)
Cabernet Sauvignon Widely cultivated throughout the world, this popular varietal produces a refined, dark ruby red wine that is herbaceous with a hint of raspberry flavour and floral aromas. (40 grams of oak)
Chianti
Located in Tuscany, Chianti is the most recognized wine region in Italy. Traditionally made from a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Trebbiano varietals. Chianti is a ruby red, intense wine with sweet floral aromas and a hint of vanilla. (40 grams of oak)
Merlot
This varietals is mostly grown in the Fruili and Veneto regions of Italy. Merlot produces an intense, but smooth wine, which is dry with a ruby red color. It processes notes of raspberries and herbs. (40 grams of oak).
Montepulciano
This famous red wine originating from the Abruzzo region of Italy has an intense color that reminds us of garnets. A robust and full-bodied wine, slightly acidic with a velvety finish it is a winner that is sure to please. (40 grams of oak).
Negro Amaro
This varietals is grown in the southeast of Italy in the Puglia region. The name originated from an Italian dialect and means Black and Bitter, this refers to the dark skins a bitter taste of the grape. It produces a dry, full bodied wine with a deep red color that reminds us of garnets. Intensely aromatic with flavours of red fruit this wine tends to be slightly acid and full in the mouth. (40 grams of oak).
Pinot Nero
The Italian version of Pinot Noir, is grown mainly in the Trentino Alto Adige region. This dry, tannic and aromatic wine is ruby red with notes of raspberries, cherries and spices. (40 grams of oak)
Red Zinfandel
Grown in the Puglia region of Italy, this grape is also known as “Primitivo”. It produces a big, dry wine, which is tannic, has a rich red color with a berry like character. (40 grams of oak)
Sangiovese
The pride of Tuscany, Sangiovese grapes are also used to make Brunello and Chianti, two of Italy’s greatest wines. This elegant wine is dry, tannic with a slight fruitiness. (40 grams of oak)
Shiraz
Intense berry notes are the trademark of this prized varietals. A hearty, deep red, herbaceous wine with a slight fruitiness and overtones of black pepper spice. It is a savoury treat. (40 grams of oak)
Valpolicella
This wine is traditionally a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinera grapes. It has a history that dates as far back as the Roman Empire. Valpolicella is a medium bodied, intense, ruby red wine with a pleasant bitterness and a hint of almonds.(40 grams of oak)
White
Chardonnay
Traditionally a French grape, this vine was brought to northern Italy early in the 19th century. A soft, distinctive, dry wine with a delightful fruitiness that is the color of light straw and light greenish tones. Commonly used in the production of Champagne. (20 grams of oak)
Frascati
Originating near southern Rome, Frascati is typically a blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes. A fresh, delicate wine, with rich aromas, very pale in color, herbaceous and fruity with a light acidic background.
Gewurztraminer
Coming from the northern regions of Italy, this grape produces a wine, which is considered one of the most elegant and refined Italian white wines. A full-bodied, intense, aromatic, golden wine with floral, spicy notes and hints of blackcurrant. (20 grams of oak)
Riesling
This widely cultivated grape that is adaptable to many climates produces a wine that is straw yellow with greenish tones. This dry, fresh, aromatic wine is slightly fruity with hints of apples and peaches. (20 grams of oak)
Sauvignon Blanc
This very popular varietals is cultivated primarily in the Veneto and Fruili regions of Italy. Sauvignon Blanc produces a velvety, dry wine, with a pale straw color and delicate notes of tropical fruit. (20 grams of oak)
Verdicchio
The eastern region of Italy, along the Adriatic coast known as the Marche region is home to Verdicchio. A gem, which is delicate, medium bodied, dry, has a slight nuttiness and is the color of pale straw. (20 grams of oak)
Pinot Bianco
This old vine has ancient origins dating back to Roman times. It produces a smooth, elegant wine, which is straw yellow with delicate floral notes and a hint of bitter almonds. (20 grams of oak)
Soave Soave
is traditionally made from a blend of Garangege, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Trebbiano varietals. This straw colour, delicate, fresh wine has an intense mouth fill with hints of almond and lemon. (20 grams of oak)
Trebbiano
Trebbiano is a widely grown, well-known Italian grape varietals, which produces a harmonious, dry wine with a pale yellow color. It processes fresh, floral notes and has hints of herbs. (20 grams of oak)
Rose
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio (known also as Pinot Gris in other parts of the world), can be a white or rose wine. Grown mainly in the Veneto and Friuli regions of Italy and left for a short time on the red skins, this special varietals produces is a coppery golden color wine with pink hues. It processes a delicate, soft fruity finish with hints of almonds.
Zinfandel Blush
Made from the Red Zinfandel or “Primitivo” grape with a minimal color extraction from the red skins, this wine has a beautiful pale salmon color with hints of coral. It features delicious fruit flavours, enhanced by its floral bouquet.