Medium Bodied

Robust & Savoury

Villa Calcinaia is located in the heart of Chianti Classico, near the village of Greve-in-Chianti. This Tuscan estate has been home to the Capponi family since 1524. It is now in the hands of 37th-generation Conte Sebastiano Capponi, who has managed the estate since 1992.

The ripe and perfectly healthy grapes from each block are long fermented and then aged separately for 20 months in French oak 500 liters tonneaux and Slavonian oak 30 hl casks. After the cuvee is made the wine ages for another 4/6 months before its bottling.

The colour of Villa Calcinaia’s Chianti Classico Riserva is rich ruby, whilst the bouquet is mature in its fruit, well blended with the oak. The taste of the wine is soft, velvety. The structure is solid and the wood well integrated. The aftertaste is spicy and persistent.

Villa Calcinaia’s Riserva is for important occasions, with rich meat dishes, or just as an added enjoyment during a conversation.

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Established in 1925 in the Lambrusco region's core, Cantine Lombardini remains in Novellara's historic centre. Originally founded by Angelo Lombardini, the family's entrepreneurial endeavours eventually grew to include winemaking, along with a whole host of other business pursuits. The wine cellar weathered wars and successive generations, serving as a tangible testament to the family's enduring history. Their legacy continues to thrive today, under the direction of current proprietor Marco Lombardini, spreading Lambrusco's fame nationally and internationally.

This wine presents delicate notes of wild strawberries intertwined with a refreshing tang of pink grapefruit, lending vibrant citrus zest to the nose. Subtle undertones of violet add an aromatic floral component, enhancing the complexity. On the palate, it delivers pronounced freshness accompanied by bright red berry fruit flavours. Its elegance shines with every sip offering a harmonious balance of flavours and pleasantly refined character.

Serve dry Lambrusco like this with lightly sautéed seafood dishes, such as shrimp scampi or grilled calamari. This will also be great alongside your favourite appetizers. 

Juicy & Spicy

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Villa Vitas, originally established in 1900 as a wine trading house in the duty-free port of Trieste, transitioned into winemaking under Romano Vitas' ownership in 1937, when he acquired the historic winery in Stassoldo along with an 18th-century villa.  Rooted in family tradition and a profound love for the land, the winery emphasizes traditional, regionally classic wines that reflect the historical and cultural heritage of northern Italy.  Their diverse range of varietals, including Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and more, flourishes under ideal conditions, laying the foundation for their exceptional quality wines.

Opening with an aromatic bouquet characterized by an abundance of rich and spicy aromas. Roasted herbs and peppery, sweet spices mingle with black and blue fruit flavours, balanced by refreshing acidity. The fruit on the palate is supported by medium weight and gentle but present tannins, culminating in a concise yet satisfying finish.

A faithful companion of cured meats and a solid accompaniment to pasta dishes featuring sausage in a tomato-based sauce. 

Fruity & Herbal

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In 2005 three fellows born & raised among the vineyards of the Langhe - Gianmatteo 'Jimmy' Raineri, Fabrizio Giraudo, and Luciano Racca - started Raineri Winery. This was meant to be a small project focused on the production of Dolcetto from the famous Dogliani area, however, the friend's passion and respect for wine and its cultural tradition in the region pushed them to expand shortly after inception. Along with Dolcetto, they craft Barbera, Nebbiolo and even Barolo from vineyards located in Monforte d’Alba. With the help of their families, and generous advice from wise producers, they were able to fulfill their dream of making classic wines of Piedmont.

The wines are shaped under a guiding, shared philosophy. Manual work for absolute care of each grapevine; wine let to age in barrels made with only the best oak; and daily barrel sampling to learn and engage in the wine's evolution.

Scents of red cherries and wild strawberries unwind at the onset, giving way to hints of undergrowth and dried lavender. Dry on the palate with medium weight and lightly building tannins that pull this wine together into an easy-drinking and approachable style. Vivid acidity invigorates the red berry and savoury herbal flavours, allowing them to extend into the pleasing finish. 

Thanks to Dolcetto's medium body and moderate tannins, it creates wines that are easily adapted to most cuisine. Its lightly savoury streak will be a great match for foods seasoned with fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or rosemary. This is a great every day sipper and will work well alongside lighter fare as well as grilled meats. 

Fruity & Spicy

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In 2005 three fellows born & raised among the vineyards of the Langhe - Gianmatteo 'Jimmy' Raineri, Fabrizio Giraudo, and Luciano Racca - started Raineri Winery. This was meant to be a small project focused on the production of Dolcetto from the famous Dogliani area, however, the friend's passion and respect for wine and its cultural tradition in the region pushed them to expand shortly after inception. Along with Dolcetto, they craft Barbera, Nebbiolo and even Barolo from vineyards located in Monforte d’Alba. With the help of their families, and generous advice from wise producers, they were able to fulfill their dream of making classic wines of Piedmont.

The wines are shaped under a guiding, shared philosophy. Manual work for absolute care of each grapevine; wine let to age in barrels made with only the best oak; and daily barrel sampling to learn and engage in the wine's evolution.

Opening up with aromas of small dark berries and plums complimented by lingering scents of cracked black pepper and notes of heather. The mouthfeel offers medium weight along with soft tannins that underscore the bright, fruity flavours. Lingering notes of clove and fennel extend into the pleasing finish. 

Easy-going and incredibly versatile, this Barbera is your go-to when in doubt! If you want to experience pure bliss then sip this wine alongside your favourite pizza pie. 

Powerful & Structured

A rising star in the Etna region, Tornatore is becoming one of the region's biggest and most respected wineries. Their vineyards are located at an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level on the north side of this active volcano.

Connoisseurs of Etna wines know Contrada Calderara as one of the top cru, with a unique type of soil – a mixture of black pumice and basalt, the result of thousands of years of lava flows and volcanic deposits.

It is also covered with large stones that add to its heat-retaining capability and give it its name  – Calderara, or caldron. All that retained heat is released during cool nights, allowing the grapes to capture the minerality of the soils, resulting in transparent and vibrant wines.

One of these is the Tornatore Etna Rosso Calderara 2019 – a pristine expression of nerello mascalese from the northern part of Etna. It has a perfumed aroma, with notes of grapefruit, brambleberries, savory spices, wild herbs and flowers. It’s also aromatic, harmonious, complex and poised.