Italian Red Wine

Super Tuscan Amerigo 2019 – Villa Cosmiana

Villa Cosmiana’s ‘Super Tuscan’ which bears the name of the most famous owner of the estate, Amerigo Antinori, Duke of Brindisi, is assembled from the estate’s best Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties.  The wine is aged in a mix of French and American oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months before being assembled in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and further matured in the bottle for a minimum period of six months. It shows a deep red garnet colour and displays aromas of red fruit candied in vanilla, cocoa and cinnamon.  It has a strong density and is long in the mouth with almost velvety tannins.

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Super Tuscan Maria 2019 – Villa Cosmiana

Similar to a Bordeaux blend, the “Terre di Pisa” of Villa Cosmiana, which bears the name of the last historic owner of the estate, Princess Maria Antinori-Aldobrandini, is an assemblage of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes vinified and aged in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for a minimum 12 months and a minimum of six months in the bottle.
It shows a shiny red ruby colour and displays delicate aromas of cherry and blackberries enhanced by a touch of liquorice and cinnamon.

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Italian Red Wine

Le Difese Toscana IGT 2019 – Tenuta San Guido

70% Cabernet and 30% Sangiovese, Le Difese is a must have for all Super Tuscan lovers. Peppery, wild brambles, wild herb and earthy notes. Beautifully balanced, medium bodied with rustic tannins and a long finish.

Italian Red Wine

Sassicaia 2018 – Tenuta San Guido

This epochal Tuscan red has beguiling aromas of wild red berry, menthol and tobacco that mingle with fragrant flowers. Made with 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, the focused, elegantly structured palate is vibrant and savory, delivering cassis, orange zest, licorice and a hint of coffee with elegant and polished tannins. Bright acidity keeps it energized and balanced.

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Merlot Pietra IGT 2021 – Piera 1899

Ruby red color with violet hint. Fruity and aromatic aromas of raspberries, ripe cherries, black and blueberries, which stand out on the finish. Easy to drink, the palate is full and silky accompanied by sweet and vanilla tannins.

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Merlot Terre Magre DOC 2020 – Piera 1899

Intense ruby red colour. Fragrance of ripe red fruits rounding off to delicate jam, cherry and plum notes. On the palate, it’s dry, smooth, well balanced and full-bodied, enhanced by sweet delicate tannins thanks to the dried grapes. With medium tannin, and not too much acidity, you will find Merlot pairs well with many foods like chicken and other light meats as well as lightly spiced dark meats.

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Le Volte 2018 – Tenuta dell’Ornellaia

Behind his big brother ‘’L’Ornellaia’’, Le Volte reflexing the entire philosophy of Ornellaia.
The nose is wonderfully complex, black currant, blackberry and mint aromas, very fruity with delicate floral and spicy notes. The tannic and smooth texture is striking on the palate, ending in a crisp and lively finish.
“Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2018 perfectly reflects the characteristics of the vintage, revealing great elegance and balance. Its nose is wonderfully complex, very fruity with delicate floral and spicy notes. The tannic and smooth texture is striking on the palate, ending in a crisp and lively finish.” Olga Fusari – Winemaker – December 2019

89 points Wine Advocate

Italian Red Wine

Cabernet Franc IGP 2018 – Alkur

Elegant on the nose, red berries aromas of dark cherries and black currant with a typical herbaceous and vegetal note you often find in Cabernet. Medium bodied on the palate, balanced with a good tannin structure. Grapes come from south facing slope vineyards and aged only in stainless steel vats, makes this Cabernet from Alkur a great everyday wine.

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Cabernet Franc Collio DOP 2018 – Kurtin

Elegant wine from the Collio DOC area in Friuli, in North East Italy. The characteristic herbaceous flavor combined with a moderate freshness make this Cabernet Franc a great wine. Red fruit aromas and well balanced tannins on the palate, alongside a long lingering finish.