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Trevisiol L. e Figli,
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A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Glera, this fizz has an attractive red-fruit perfume of strawberries and redcurrants. While not technically a Prosecco, due to the use of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is a fresh and clean rosé which would make the perfect sparkling apéritif for a summer’s day.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (winter 2019)
A blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Glera, this fizz has an attractive red-fruit perfume of strawberries and redcurrants. While not technically a Prosecco, due to the use of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this is a fresh and clean rosé which would make the perfect sparkling apéritif for a summer’s day.
Fiona Hayes, Buyer (winter 2019)
Masottina, Veneto,
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Masottina focuses on producing drier Prosecco in the Brut style, believing that this allows for more food-friendly and elegant wines. They also believe in working as sustainably as possible, and this is the first certified organic Prosecco in our range. Delicate floral aromas mingle with fresh pear fruit on the nose. The palate has a wonderful volume of very fine bubbles, with sherbet lemon and pear fruit and a crystalline finish. Ready to drink now.
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)
*This offer is available until 31st December.
Masottina focuses on producing drier Prosecco in the Brut style, believing that this allows for more food-friendly and elegant wines. They also believe in working as sustainably as possible, and this is the first certified organic Prosecco in our range. Delicate floral aromas mingle with fresh pear fruit on the nose. The palate has a wonderful volume of very fine bubbles, with sherbet lemon and pear fruit and a crystalline finish. Ready to drink now.
Matt Smith, Buyer (spring 2019)
*This offer is available until 31st December.
Monte del Fra,
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This Corvina-based blend comes from vineyards located in Sommacampagna, southeast of Lake Garda. Vivid yet delicate cherry-blossom pink in colour, it has a clean nose of red berry fruit, wild flowers and green apples, along with some subtle spicy notes. On the palate, the juicy sensation of fresh berries is fully revealed. The uplifting, youthful acidity makes it the perfect aperitivo and can be drunk on its own or accompanied by summery Italian classics: prosciutto and melon, caprese salad or bruschette. Drink now to 2021.
Matt Smith, Buyer (July 2019)
Matt Smith, Buyer (July 2019)
Trevisiol L. e Figli,
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This wine is made for us by Paolo Trevisiol and his two sons in the heart of the Valdobbiadene cru. Paolo uses only his 40-year-old vines for our wine; grown at altitudes of up to 400 metres, they yield arguably the most flavoursome Prosecco in the region. Inviting and fresh on the nose, it is brimming with yellow plums, orange blossom and green apples. The palate is foaming, full and fruity, with a fresh alpine acidity typical of the best examples of Prosecco. Enjoy well-chilled.
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer
Davy Zyw, Wine Buyer
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Family-run Monte del Frà translates as “Hill of Monks” and is located in the heart of the Bianco di Custoza DOC, just to the south of Lake Garda. It has over 205 hectares of vineyards, and is now run by Maria, Eligio and Claudio Bonomo. The Ca’ del Magro, their flagship white, is the jewel in the winery’s range, made from a single vineyard in the heart of Custoza.
The soil is poor and thin here, resulting in a wine of great concentration and terroir transparency. The grape varieties are vinified separately and rest on their lees for several months, gaining in both texture and complexity. In the glass, the wine is golden with an enveloping bouquet of grilled nuts and yellow peach characters. The white stone-fruit character is lifted by mineral notes. Drink now to 2025.
The soil is poor and thin here, resulting in a wine of great concentration and terroir transparency. The grape varieties are vinified separately and rest on their lees for several months, gaining in both texture and complexity. In the glass, the wine is golden with an enveloping bouquet of grilled nuts and yellow peach characters. The white stone-fruit character is lifted by mineral notes. Drink now to 2025.
Masottina, Veneto,
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Masottina’s top cuvée, Le Rive refers to the best vineyard in the town of Ogliano in the Valdobbiadene region of Prosecco. Here the soil is formed from remnants of an ancient glacial flow and is full of minerals. This is the very finest expression of Glera, the variety used in Prosecco: a bright, fresh and elegant wine with additional savoury notes from extended lees ageing. Fresh pear fruit, great concentration and very fine bubbles show how good quality Prosecco can be. Ready to drink now.
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (December 2019)
*This offer is available until 31st December.
Masottina’s top cuvée, Le Rive refers to the best vineyard in the town of Ogliano in the Valdobbiadene region of Prosecco. Here the soil is formed from remnants of an ancient glacial flow and is full of minerals. This is the very finest expression of Glera, the variety used in Prosecco: a bright, fresh and elegant wine with additional savoury notes from extended lees ageing. Fresh pear fruit, great concentration and very fine bubbles show how good quality Prosecco can be. Ready to drink now.
Stefania Masin, Buying Assistant (December 2019)
*This offer is available until 31st December.
Novaia, Veneto,
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More structured and full-flavoured than the usual light, sour-cherry Valpolicella
Nina Caplan - On The Bottle - Sunday Times - 17 May 2015
From this single vineyard 'I Cantoni', from high up the volcanic and calcareous Lessini slopes, grown on traditional pergola trellising, comes this classic Superiore, whose fruit has been partially dried in baskets for 45 days, so naturally concentrating the sugars and flavours before vinification. Bottled in September 2013, it shows distinct blackberry, andpepper notes, whose spice has been softened by 18 months ageing in used barriques. Fluid, crunchy and accessible - very much a baby Amarone for everyday drinking.
David Berry Green
Nina Caplan - On The Bottle - Sunday Times - 17 May 2015
From this single vineyard 'I Cantoni', from high up the volcanic and calcareous Lessini slopes, grown on traditional pergola trellising, comes this classic Superiore, whose fruit has been partially dried in baskets for 45 days, so naturally concentrating the sugars and flavours before vinification. Bottled in September 2013, it shows distinct blackberry, andpepper notes, whose spice has been softened by 18 months ageing in used barriques. Fluid, crunchy and accessible - very much a baby Amarone for everyday drinking.
David Berry Green
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This is a classic Amarone, coming from Monte Del Frà’s Lena di Mezzo estate on the hilly clay and limestone soils of Fumane. It is a blend of Corvina and Rondinella, which were harvested in the middle of October. The nose is rich, earthy and luxurious with aromas of plum, liquorice and clove. The palate is full and dark with kirsch cherry fruit, cinnamon, leather and tobacco.
Monte dei Ragni,
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In 2015, Zeno did not make any Amarone, but decided to make Valpolicella Ripasso instead. The nose is full of delicious, bright, red-cherry fruit, with a sprinkling of spice. There is rich and mouth-filling fruit on the palate, with oodles of maraschino cherries, a touch of cinnamon, great acidity, beautifully balanced fine tannins, and a lick of alcohol on finish. I would prefer this to many an Amarone and while it will age well, it's hard to resist now. Drink now to 2035.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager (December 2019)
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager (December 2019)
Allegrini,
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Fantastic Amarone styled wine from the tiny La Poja vineyard. Simply very special.
The Allegrini family have been in the Valpolicella Classico region since the 16th century, and to this day make some of the best examples, producing wines of richness, charm and great personality. The late Giovanni Allegrini became the driving force of the company, the estate is now in the very capable and safe hands of his daughter Marilisa and son, Franco.
Monica Larner of the Wine Advocate says: “The Allegrini renaissance continues with this strong set of new releases from one of my favorite producers in Valpolicella.”
Allegrini's winemaking philosophy is largely based on the concept of ‘cru’ production: single vineyards dedicated to the production of local varieties which produce a single wine. The wines from this cru method have been a success worldwide. Palazzo della Torre and La Poja have set some of the highest benchmarks for Valpolicella's wines.
The style of wine produced at the estate is, as you would expect from an Amarone producer, rich, opulent and expertly showing the soft and supple side of the wines of Veneto.
The Allegrini family have been in the Valpolicella Classico region since the 16th century, and to this day make some of the best examples, producing wines of richness, charm and great personality. The late Giovanni Allegrini became the driving force of the company, the estate is now in the very capable and safe hands of his daughter Marilisa and son, Franco.
Monica Larner of the Wine Advocate says: “The Allegrini renaissance continues with this strong set of new releases from one of my favorite producers in Valpolicella.”
Allegrini's winemaking philosophy is largely based on the concept of ‘cru’ production: single vineyards dedicated to the production of local varieties which produce a single wine. The wines from this cru method have been a success worldwide. Palazzo della Torre and La Poja have set some of the highest benchmarks for Valpolicella's wines.
The style of wine produced at the estate is, as you would expect from an Amarone producer, rich, opulent and expertly showing the soft and supple side of the wines of Veneto.
Monte dei Ragni,
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Monte dei Ragni is a tiny jewel of a Valpolicella wine estate perched at between 250 and 350 metres above sea-level on the vertiginous slopes above Fumane, at the heart of the Valpolicella Classico zone. Only 1,200 bottles of their Amarone are produced.
As with Monte dei Ragni’s Ripasso, the production of this classically proportioned Amarone is very limited (only around 1,900 bottles were made). The fruit is bright and intense on the nose and palate, with plum pudding and mocha richness layered with dried figs and macerated cherry. The mid-palate is plump and the finish is generous. Drink now to 2027.
As with Monte dei Ragni’s Ripasso, the production of this classically proportioned Amarone is very limited (only around 1,900 bottles were made). The fruit is bright and intense on the nose and palate, with plum pudding and mocha richness layered with dried figs and macerated cherry. The mid-palate is plump and the finish is generous. Drink now to 2027.
Monte del Fra,
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Vague, blossomy cloud of a nose, pear drops. A gentle, soft wine that tastes of white flowers, and fruit-flavoured candy. Without strong character but easy to drink and it provides a useful canvas for a meal in which you want the food to play the leading role, and also surprisingly good with white asparagus.
Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com. 19th May 2017.
Vague, blossomy cloud of a nose, pear drops. A gentle, soft wine that tastes of white flowers, and fruit-flavoured candy. Without strong character but easy to drink and it provides a useful canvas for a meal in which you want the food to play the leading role, and also surprisingly good with white asparagus.
Tamlyn Currin, jancisrobinson.com. 19th May 2017.
Corte Sant'Alda, Veneto,
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Marinella's finest wine, drawn predominantly from the single 'Macie' vineyard, fermented in large oak and aged for three years in 1500 litre french oak, the stunning 2004 shows both richness as well as precision. The nose evokes a rich brew of rum and raisin chocolate, and of herbs, while the palate is stunningly pure as well as decadent, seductively textured, finely wrapped for another 10 years ageing, so best drunk from 2010 till 2020. Try with goose.
(David Berry Green)
A beguiling nose of baked brioche and dried fruits (freshly made rum babas come to mind.) An impressive, rich palate follows brimming with notes of fennel, liquorice, prunes and bitter chocolate. A simply delightful, lingering finish dominated by smoky morello cherry and sweet cinnamon spice. Try it with a rare venison steak at dinner and you’ll sleep very well.
(Nicola Gilbert - London Shop Sales - 25 Jan 2010)
(David Berry Green)
A beguiling nose of baked brioche and dried fruits (freshly made rum babas come to mind.) An impressive, rich palate follows brimming with notes of fennel, liquorice, prunes and bitter chocolate. A simply delightful, lingering finish dominated by smoky morello cherry and sweet cinnamon spice. Try it with a rare venison steak at dinner and you’ll sleep very well.
(Nicola Gilbert - London Shop Sales - 25 Jan 2010)
Giuseppe Quintarelli,
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The 2006 Valpolicella Classico is a an attractive wine to drink now and over the next few years, as the flavors offer gorgeous complexity and nuance. Cedar, tobacco, smoke, worn-in leather and dried cherries are all laced together in the glass in a powerful Valpolicella loaded with class and personality. Firm tannins convey a decidedly old-school sense of structure. Drink 2015-2021 91/100
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, July 2015
Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, July 2015
Trevisiol L. e Figli,
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This finely crafted wine comes from Paolo’s vineyards in the iconic hamlet of Ogliano in Conegliano. Like the classic Valdobbiadene style, it is Extra Dry in style (between 12 and 17 g/l residual sugar), but the fermentation for this cuvée is longer, followed by three months’ aging developing more complex flavours. The nose is finely tuned with notes of green apple, flowers and perfume. The palate is robust and complex with peach, nectarine and a hint of fresh hazelnuts. Always a beautiful apéritif, it is also a fantastic partner for sushi and sashimi.
Matt Smith, Senior Buyer (winter 2019)
Matt Smith, Senior Buyer (winter 2019)
Matt Smith, Wine Buyer