Wine Guide 2019 Montreal

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ITALIAN WINE GUIDE 2019

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ITALIAN WINE GUIDE 2019 Gabriel Riel-Salvatore is an Italian-Canadian journalist and consultant who holds a WSET advanced level degree. His involvement in the wine industry spans over 15 years and he has been the editor-at-large and resident wine expert at Panoram Italia for the past nine years. He’s collaborated with specialized wine magazines such as Gambero Rosso (Italy), Cellier (Canada) and Wine & Degustation (Czech Republic) and is now living and working in Prague.

photo / Farhi Yavuz

Legend

Marco Giovanetti is an Italian-Venezuelan wine writer based in Montreal. In addition to being a wine blogger for Panoram Italia, he also writes weekly wine chronicles for The Montreal Times as well as for several International digital wine magazines including Gastronomadas in Mexico and Sommelier magazine in Peru. He is also the publisher of two specialized wine blogs: ilvinodimarco.com and spainwineguide.com.

Types of wine

Service

Rating

DOCG: Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Red wine

Ready to drink

☆ Ordinary (75-79)

DOC: Vino a Denominazione di Origine Controllata

Sparkling wine

White wine Ready to drink or keep until indicated

Liqueur IGT: Vino a Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Rosé

PI: Private import

Organic

☆☆ Good (80-84)

☆☆☆ Very good (85-89)

☆☆☆☆ Excellent (90-94)

☆☆☆☆☆ Sublime (95-100)

Not ready to drink. Keep until indicated.

N.B.: The prices incidated are subject to changes relative to the SAQ price policy.

1 Abruzzo

2 Abruzzo

3 Abruzzo

Jorio 2016 Umani Ronchi Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC $15.60 862078

Col di Sotto 2017 Botter Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC $18.75 14044709

Di Sipio Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo 2016 Azienda Nicola di Sipio srl Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOP $26.00 14188171 (PI)

On the nose, leafy blackberry fruit complemented by licorice and mineral touches. On the palate, round with soft tannins.

Retronasal reminiscent of eucalyptus and spices. Warm with medium tannins. Elegant finale.

On the nose aromas of sweet and sour red cherries with vegetable nuances. On the palate, medium body with plump tannins and a hint of greenness in the finale.

Delicious multilayered red berry fruit (cherry amarena, pomegranate) with a hint of oak. On the mouth, it is traditional on the style with retronasal flavours that bring to mind smoke and coffee.

**82/100 ***88/100

***86/100

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4 Abruzzo

5 Emilia-Romagna

6 Emilia-Romagna

Di Sipio Pecorino 2018 Azienda Nicola di Sipio srl Terre di Chieti IGP $26.15 14086298 (PI)

Giacondi Sangiovese 1L Casa Giacondi Rubicone IGT $8.85 443036

Giacondi Trebbiano 1L 2018 Casa Giacondi Rubicone IGT $8.90 443069

Fresh and floral bringing to mind mint and white peonies.

Creamy and quite round. Ample with a fresh acidity on the palate. Beautiful elegant wine.

Earthy with mushrooms and raspberries tones. Light and quite acidic.

Entry level Trebbiano with nuances reminiscent of white and yellow fruits with a grassy finale.

*72/100 **80/100

****90/100

7 Emilia-Romagna Moma Bianco 2018 Umberto Cesari Rubicone IGT $13.80 11072851 Tropical fruits reminiscent of peach and passion fruit. Juicy and round with a good fruit concentration and acidity **84/100

8 Emilia-Romagna

9 Emilia-Romagna

Romio Sangiovese 2015 Caviro Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore Riserva DOC $14.00 12203892

Pignoletto Cantine Sgarzi Luigi Spumante Extra Dry DOC $15.85 14149050

Contemporary wine with extracted aromas of fig and blackcurrant marmalade. On the palate, extracted with a generous finale.

Lacks some balance.

Delicate notes of citrus fruits with cinnamon and white acacia.

Good value for money. **84/100

**82/100

10 Emilia-Romagna

11 Emilia-Romagna

12 Emilia-Romagna

Moma Spumante Umberto Cesari Pignoletto DOC Spumante $15.95 14215029

Nespolino Sangiovese Biologico 2018 Romagna DOC Poderi dal Nespoli $15.95 13913221

Lambrusco di Sorbara Omaggio a Gino Cantina di Carpi e Sorbara Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC $16.25 13586186

Textbook Sangiovese nose.

Vibrant red berry fruit with dried flowers. Medium body, soft tannins and a delicious lingering finale.

Aromas of goji berries with citrus blood orange. Perfumed in the palate with a good acidity and a refreshing finale.

Aromas of banana and pineapple with tiny bubbles in a very easy drinking style. ***85/100

***85/100 ***87/100

13 Emilia-Romagna

14 Emilia-Romagna

Moma Rosso 2016 Umberto Cesari Rubicone IGT $16.85 10544781

Scabi 2017 Azienda Agricola San Valentino Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore DOC $18.40 11019831

Complex nose. Blackberry jam with fountain pen ink aromas and a touch of black peppercorns. On the palate, good concentration with ripe and chunky tannins. Generous finale.

Graceful nose of red berries with enticing hints of wild thyme and rosemary. Elegant with delicious flavours of Swedish berries and a smooth finale. Long violet aftertaste.

2024 Annata Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Umberto Cesari Rubicone IGT $20.00 14190589 15 Emilia-Romagna

Some violet, cherry and red licorice aromas. Big and bold, the palate has juicy red fruit, some tobacco and nicely balanced acidity and tannins. ***86/100

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16 Friuli-Venezia Giulia

17 Friuli-Venezia Giulia

18 Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Santi Nello Pinot Nero 2017 Botter Trevenezie IGT 10.60 $ 11254313

Soprasasso Chardonnay 2017 Barone Montalto Trevenezie IGT $14.55 13189009

Bidoli Friulano 2017 Margherita & Arrigo Friuli Grave DOP 16.35 $ 13890428

Ripe blackcurrant fruit with a touch of pepper. Medium body with quite accessible tannins.

Lovely nose of mandarine espuma and bitter orange. On the palate, fruity with a good balance. Oaky finale.

Gooseberry nose with white peach nuances and slight vegetable undertones. Round and delicate with a subdued acidity.

**84/100

***85/100

19 Friuli-Venezia Giulia

20 Friuli-Venezia Giulia

21 Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Ca’Bolani Pinot Grigio 2017 Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA Friuli Aquileia DOC $16.70 10780397

Bidoli Pinot Grigio 2017 Margherita & Arrigo DOP Friuli Grave DOC 19.25 $ IP

Friulano Antonutti 2017 Antonutti Friuli Grave DOC $19.35 13890508

Orchard fruit such as yellow plum and Granny Smith apple.

Pretty acidity with flavours consistent with the nose.

Textbook Pinot Grigio aromas.

Green apple with some vanilla bean and jasmine. Classy and elegant white wine.

Terrific nose. Gooseberry with alpine shrubs and candied citrus fruits nuances. Good freshness and vigor with a lingering finale.

***85/100

***86/100

***88/100

22 Italia

23 Italia

24 Liguria (Cinque Terre)

Sonovino Vino Rosso NV MGM Mondo del Vino Vin Communauté Européenne (VCE) $7.50 13996804

Lapaccio Bianco Pasqua Vino da Tavola $13.75 13575891

Cerico 2013 Prima Terra (Walter de Batte) Vino rosso (La Spezia) $75.00 (PI)

A bit shy with nuances of wild grass with a hint of lime and citronella. Medium body and fragrant with a clean finale.

Quite balmy on the nose with eucalyptus and wild mint nuances.

Multilayered, earthy undertones such as black truffle paired with dry black fruit undertones. Super polished tannins and an overall incredible finesse.

**82/100

Coffee, raspberry jam with roasted herbs. Simple with jam packed red berries flavours.

Robust tannins and a medium finale.

**80/100

**80/100

2022 Clo Clo Dosaggio Zero Rosé 2013 Alessandra Divella Spumante metodo classico $58.00 (PI) 25 Lombardia

Perfumed and elegant with refined nuances of strawberry brioche. Racy with a long finale, almost like a Champagne. A beauty to drink.

****94/100

26 Marche

27 Marche

Medoro Sangiovese 2017 Umani Ronchi Sangiovese Marche IGT $9.00 565283

Il Brecciarolo 2016 Velenosi Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC $15.00 10542647

Leafy blackberry fruit with a touch of brett and licorice. Rustic with a sharp acidity. Lacks some definition in the finale.

A mix of red and black berries, violet undertones complemented by dry spices with hints of graphite. On the palate, creamy with plump tannins.

*75/100 ***88/100

****92/100.

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2025

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2024 Tintilia S 2014 Catabbo Tintilia del Molise DOP 36$ (PI)

30 Piemonte

Lovely nose of pear and verbena with a hint of lime cream.

Medium to full body with a medium acidity. On the riper side of Verdicchio.

Deep nose of red berries, cherry and plum combined with sweetspice, liquorice and black pepper with hints of violets. Mouthfilling with chewy tannins and a nice balanced structure ending on a lovely fruity finale.

Heady nose reminiscent of oak and dark wild fruits complemented by red licorice and menthol. Easy going and fun to drink.

***88/100

***89/100

28 Marche

Velenosi Verdicchio 2017 Velenosi Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC $15.75 11155665

29 Molise

Dezzani Otto Bucce 2015 Dezzani Piemonte DOC Rosso $14.50 13809802

***86/100

31 Piemonte

32 Piemonte

Ricossa Barbera d’Asti 2016 Ricossa Barbera D’Asti DOCG $13.00 11315446

Castello del Poggio Moscato d’Asti 2017 Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA Moscato d’Astic DOCG $16.95 11676591

2021 Paisan Nebbiolo d’Alba 2016 Bersano Nebbiolo d’Alba DOP $18.40 13594987

Fun nose of nectarine with exotic fruits such as lychee. On the palate, soft and creamy mouth with a honeydew melon finale.

Dried red goji fruit with raspberry and soft tar undertones. Polished in the palate with smooth tannins.

Good value wine.

***86/100.

***87/100

Plum, strawberry. Overall quite jammy and in the international style.

A touch of mineral dust adds a wonderful complexity to the wine.

On the palate, it is easy drinking with soft tannins and a medium finale.

33 Piemonte

**84/100

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Bera Moscato d’Asti 2017 Bera Vittorio e figli Moscato d’Asti DOCG Canelli $24.50 13913440

2024 Barbera d’Alba Bricco delle Olive 2016 Azienda Vinicola Palladino Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC $28.75 14134907

Beautiful Moscato. Alluring tones of orange blossom with soft oxidative undertones that bring an added complexity to the wine. On the palate, excellent balance between sweetness and acidity. Long finale with an apricot aftertaste. One of the best Moscatos in the SAQ.

Bouquet of tobacco with olive and roasted mushrooms undertones. On the palate, nuances of savoury meat.

Extracted but balanced with a racy finale.

34 Piemonte

35 Piemonte

2029 La Rina 2017 Azienda Agricola luli Fabrizio Vino Rosso Montaldo di Cerrina $37.00 (PI) 36 Piemonte

Beautiful red fruit profile and also very flowery. A touch of roses, peonies and anise. Quite balanced and smooth and also very subdued. Interesting, feminine quality. Caressing finale. ****93/100

***87/100 ****90/100

2027

37 Piemonte

Barbaresco 2015 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco DOCG $41.35 12558909 Tar, cherry, kirsch with typical Nebbiolo nuances of dry roses.

Delicious and quite accessible to drink with streamlined tannins.

Perfect finale. ****94/100

38 Puglia

39 Puglia

Luigi Leonardo Primitivo del Salento2017 Cantine Sgarzi Luigi Primitivo del Salento IGT $11.65 643544

Soprasasso Sangiovese NV Mondo del Vino Puglia IGT $14.55 13358239

Coffee, cacao with a tiny hint of oxidation reminiscent of tamarind and animal notes. The mouth is quite rustic with aromas of sun dried fruits and herbs, but it falls short on the finale.

On the modern side with lots of new oak and extraction. Powerful and extracted with tightly knit tannins. **82/100

**83/100

40 Puglia

2025 Torcicoda Primitivo 2017 Tormaresca - Marchesi Antinori SRL Salento IGT $18.55 11331631 41 Puglia

Rosso Riserva 2010 Taurino Cosimo Salentino DOP $17.05 411892 The nose is quite complex: bitter orange with dry blood and gunpowder complemented by iron and dry prunes. On the mouth, round with mature tannins.

Beautiful acidity with a racy finale.

Very heady on the nose with jammy blackberry fruit and a hint of smoke with some balsamic tones. On the palate, it is quite expressive with grainy tannins and a long medicinal finale.

***88/100

***88/100

43 Puglia

2021

Notarpanaro 2010 Taurino Cosimo Negroamaro Salento IGP $20.85 709451

44 Puglia

2023

Il Falcone 2013 Rivera Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva DOCG $23.45 10675466

2022 Mother Zin Primitivo 2017 Torrevento Puglia IGT $19.10 905521 42 Puglia

On the nose, aromas reminiscent of chewy black fruit with sandalwood and dry roasted herbs.

Smooth on the palate with satiny tannins and a meaty finale. ***89/100

45 Sicilia

Giacondi Nero d’Avola 2017 Giacondi Sicilia DOC $8.30 10803034

Dark and very ripe Negroaramo with jammy fruit. Exotic with oriental spices. Full body with voluptuous tannins and a long finale.

Very elegant with nice dry fruits aromas paired with cedar and cigar box aromas. Quite refined and harmonious on the palate.

Entry level Nero d’Avola with aromas of ripe black fruits with a touch of animal notes. Good balance and tannins with a medium finale.

***89/100

****90/100

**81/100

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46 Sicilia

47 Sicilia

48 Sicilia

Montalto Pinot Grigio 2018 Barone Montalto Terre Siciliane IGT $9.70 12477746

Cademusa Nero d’Avola - Syrah 2018 Cantine Ermes Sicilia DOC $10.30 12699509

Nero d’Avola - Merlot 2017 Cantine Sgarzi Luigi Sicilia DOC $10.65 12479792

Lemony with hints of peach and apricot. Flavours consistent with the nose. Medium body with a streamlined acidity.

Fruity and herbal nuances reminiscent of rhubarb mingled with arugula. On the mouth, fruit forward with digest tannins.

Ripe blackberries with a hint of bounty dark chocolate. Warm with chewy tannins. **84/100

**80/100 **81/100.

49 Sicilia

50 Sicilia

51 Sicilia

Cademusa Pinot Grigio Catarratto 2018 Cantine Ermes Terre Siciliane IGT $11.05 13862451

Sibilia 2016 Fazio Terre Siciliane IGT 12.90 $ 13862371

Biologik Terre Siciliane NV Terre Cevico Terre Siciliane IGT $15.60 13950996

Attractive nose bringing to mind cassis with raspberry jelly. Easy going and refreshing with a nice vibrant acidity.

Cured meat, dry black fruit with confit violets. On the palate, medium body with a bit of green tannins. Simple, yet with delicious flavours.

Sunshine wine. Floral nuances bringing to mind canned peaches and ripe pineapple. Medium body with tropical fruit nuances.

***86/100 **82/100

**83/100

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Think Globally,

by GABRIEL RIEL-SALVATORE

Interview with Francesco Zonin from Zonin1821 Zonin is a family story?

Yes, it starts in Gambellara in the Veneto region. The first document that connects us with the wine industry dates back to 1821. Our activities were mainly tied to the Veneto region until the 1970s when we started expanding our activities throughout the region, then Italy and later across Europe and eventually other continents.

In 1970, my father had the idea of building a portfolio that would represent the best of what Italy had to offer in terms of wine.

Aside from the tenuta we had in Veneto, our first acquisition was a winery in the Friuli region called Tenuta Ca’Bolani in 1970; in 1979, we purchased Castello di Albola in the Chianti region; in 1980, Abbazia Monte Oliveto in San Gimignano; in 1985, Castello del Poggio in Piedmont; in 1987, Tenuta Il Bosco in Lombardy; in 1997, Principi di Butera in Sicily; in 1999, Rocca di Montemassi in Maremma and in 2000, Masseria Altemura in Puglia.

Today we count about 2000 hectares of vines, which makes us the biggest owner of private vineyards in Italy and the only one spanning 7 different regions covering 10 specific wine denominations.

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We also have a project in Chili called Dos Almas, which means two souls. It’s our idea of bringing 200 years of winemaking from Italy to one of the most interesting wine regions of the world. For instance we produce a sparkling wine with Chardonnay grapes in a charmat style, exactly like Prosecco.

Are your wines always produced locally?

Every winery is absolutely independent. We have medium-sized wineries that cover 150 to 600 hectares, the biggest being Tenuta Ca’Bolani. Each of them carries its own staff of agronomists, wine-makers, as well as their own cellars and production facilities.

We are also aiming to focus more and more on biodynamic and organic wines with our wineries in Tuscany.

The particularity of Zonin is that once these wines are made and bottled, they are shipped to our headquarters in Gambellara where we store all our production. This facilitates our logistical services for our clients. For instance, if an importer or a restaurant needs a few bottles of Chianti Classico, Nero d’Avola or Moscato, we can prepare a mixed order according to their needs.

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Act Locally Is the Venetian identity of Zonin something that you try to bring to the different wineries you own or do you always try to keep the local flavour of your wines?

We have to respect the local identities, because wine is something that is very much tied to the land and to the local culture.Yes we are from Veneto, but we always try to respect the territory that is hosting our activities, be it Tuscany or Sicily. The Venetian component that sets us apart and that we try to bring to the table is the specific way we operate our business.

How important is the Canadian market for Zonin?

It is especially interesting because we are talking about one of the strongest economies in the world. It is a market that is increasingly learning about wine and most of all quality wines. Its consumers are curious and are looking for good wines, which is a blessing for a producer like us that is always trying to make better wines from some of the most interesting areas such as Sicily or Puglia, for instance.

What is the main focus of Zonin on the Canadian market?

We believe we still have a lot to offer. We are just beginning. Italy is a very rich country in terms of wine. We have over 300 protected denominations (DOC) and more than 600 indigenous grape varieties that represent a unique territory. It’s the land of the thousand villages, with so many different realities to offer.

We are lucky because we have a very wide portfolio that represents nine different wineries with so many DOCs. Specializing on great local varieties gives us lots of business opportunities. Because having so many indigenous grapes also means having so many different taste profiles we can offer. This enables us to focus on a wide range of consumers and also translates into a wide portfolio in terms of price where one can find a wine perfect for day-to-day consumption or to celebrate a birthday. We are one of the biggest producers of Prosecco in Italy, yet we also own wineries producing award-wining wines catering to wine collectors.

Are the Italian communities scattered around the world helping you access more easily the international market?

The Italian communities are indeed helping us a lot. There are two key elements that are helping us promote Italian wines. The first is the Italian communities from Northern and Southern Italy, who are our greatest ambassadors. They look for those products that they were born and raised with and they also try to promote them around the world.

The second is the Italian restaurant industry.With the success of Italian food around the world, this is another very important channel for Italian wines, be it in Japan, South Africa or Canada.

Any special plans for your upcoming 200th anniversary that you will be celebrating in 2021?

We’ll probably hold a big celebration in Italy and in some of our best markets. The interesting thing is that the SAQ is going to be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021, so we might do a joined celebration.

We are also coming up with a new Prosecco, with a new distinctive packaging designed by a very famous designer, to underline our 200th anniversary. It’s a Prosecco fermented on the lees for 200 days. That is unusual for this type of wine. So it will be a better expression of the potential of Prosecco and it should be available in Quebec.

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FAZIO WINERY Tasting the Charms of Sicily

by GABRIEL RIEL-SALVATORE Wines are often like their winemakers, reflecting a careful balance between land and culture. Lilly Fazio, from the Fazio winery in Erice in Western Sicily, is no exception. Graceful and tough at the same time with that “je ne sais quoi” that exudes an inner dolce vita, she embodies a hidden corner of the Trinacria that shines through with authenticity.

Open a bottle of Fazio’s wines and you’ll soon be transported under the Sicilian sun and experience its irresistible charms.

Located in the surrounding landscapes of the medieval town of Erice, perched atop a hill 900 metres above sea level, Fazio’s vineyards span over hilly terrains ranging from 300 to 650 metres giving their wines a nice concentration and a characteristic minerality typical of the region’s rich limestone soils.

Local varieties such as Nero d’Avola, Cataratto and Grillo stand at the forefront of Fazio’s 100-hectare property, while

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experimentations with Nerello Mascalese have shown promising results over the past few years on this part of the island located opposite of Mount Etna. A careful management of the vineyards has proven very positive too. Paired with a will to express the true potential of Sicily’s viticulture, Fazio soon joined the bandwagon that led the island forward in terms of quality winemaking. Quite a feat one would say, for the Trapani area—famous for its production of bulk wines and Marsala—is the second most planted area in Europe after Bordeaux.

Lilly’s husband Girolamo and winemaker Giacomo Ansaldi decided to make a vital shift from quantity to quality, propelling the family winery—active for four generations—as the region’s leader in terms of quality winemaking. Respecting the fruit, rigorous work in the vineyards, employing organic principles and

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Thanks to Fazio’s concerted efforts in promoting their region’s uniqueness and exceptional potentialities, Erice now boasts its own DOC. But being serious doesn’t mean one cannot have fun. International varietal wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as well as Chardonnay and Viognier also offer convincing results, while Fazio’s Muller Thurgau, also under the DOC Erice, is proof that the sloped vineyards of Mount Erice produce bright, fresh wines with great finesse.

Their red wine Sibilia, made under the IGT Terre Siciliane, offers the best of both worlds, blending classic Nero d’Avola with Syrah, a Rhône valley variety that has adapted perfectly to the hot climate of Sicily. Retailed at the SAQ just under 13$, this pleasure wine filled with sunshine is a close as you can get to sipping the

dolce vita on a daily basis. Served slightly chilled and paired with pizza or pasta is just pure bliss.

Fazio always welcomes passionate visitors in its facility, located a stone's throw away from Trapani coming from Palermo, near the majestic Greek temple of Segesta. After a visit to the vineyards, you’ll be greeted in their tasting room to try their wines or indulge in a full-fledge wine paring diner based on local delicacies, provided that you contact them in advance.

In the meantime, why not let your taste buds guide you through Fazio’s unique family story one sip at a time.

www.casavinicolafazio.it

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Le Domaine

Situé à la périphérie du village médiéval de Montalcino, au sommet d’une colline, dans la province de Sienne en Toscane se trouve le domaine Col d’Orcia dont la riche histoire viticole remonte aux années 1700. En 1973, le domaine a été acheté par le comte Alberto Marone Cinzano de la célèbre famille Cinzano. Ce chef de file du Brunello di Montalcino a largement contribué à la promotion de cette région viticole qui est l’une des plus prestigieuses d’Italie. On lui doit entre autres la démarche entreprise pour l’obtention de la DOC du Rosso di Montalcino décrétée en 1983 et également les premières plantations de chardonnay et de pinot grigio. Aujourd’hui, son fils, le comte Francesco Marone Cinzano, perpétue les innovations que son père Alberto avait initiées et a fait de Col d’Orcia le premier et le plus grand domaine certifié bio de Toscane.

Le nom du domaine se traduit par «la colline surplombant la rivière Orcia», en raison de sa position dans les collines vallonnées entre la rivière Orcia et le village de Sant’Angelo in Colle. C’est un coin de Toscane d’une beauté extraordinaire dont les magnifiques paysages sont classés par l’Unesco. Ici, les orientations sud donnent aux vignes une exposition idéale aux rayons du soleil. Les sols sont composés de calcaire et de marnes ce qui facilite l’irrigation naturelle. Le climat est typiquement méditerranéen et idéal pour produire l’un des meilleurs nectars de Toscane, le Brunello. La production de Brunello étant très peu élevée, ce grand vin demeure assez rare et donc plutôt cher. Voilà pourquoi les amateurs futés se rabattent sur le Rosso di Montalcino qui possède des qualités gustatives très appréciables, mais qui coûte la moitié du prix d’un Brunello di Montalcino.

Profitez d’un séjour en Toscane et venez découvrir ce domaine qui ouvre ses propres caves aux grands amateurs de vin !

Depuis de nombreuses années, le Domaine Col d’Orcia invite les visiteurs du monde entier à découvrir leurs vins et à déguster de vieux millésimes. Vous pourrez également y visiter leurs fermes biologiques et savourer d’excellentes huiles d’olive.

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Ce rouge aux notes fruitées, épicées et légèrement boisées est d’une grande fraîcheur et possède des tanins souples. Issu des meilleures grappes de sangiovese (les mêmes que pour la production du Brunello di Montalcino), cultivées sur le domaine, ce vin classique est mis en marché un an après les vendanges.

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Joues de veau braisées au vin rouge

1- La veille, mettre les joues dans le vin rouge et faire mariner au frigo.

2- Le lendemain, retirer les joues de la marinade.

4 joues de veau

3- Verser le fond de volaille et le vin dans une casserole, porter à frémissement et laisser réduire de moitié.

Réserver.

2 t. (500 ml) de fond de volaille

4- Faire revenir les joues de veau dans l’huile à feu moyen vif, ajouter la réduction fond de volaille vin rouge, couvrir et cuire à 300°F (150°C) pendant 2 heures.

1/2 bouteille (375 ml) de vin rouge

2 t. (500 ml) de lardons

3 t. (750 ml) d’orge noire, cuit 1 t. (250 ml) d’oignon confit

5- Au moment de servir, faire revenir les lardons dans une poêle chauffée à feu vif, ajouter l’orge, puis le jus de cuisson des joues.

Huile d’olive

6- Ajouter l’oignon confit, puis les joues et poursuivre la cuisson juste le temps de chauffer le tout.

2 oignons verts, coupés en biseaux

Sel et poivre

7- Servir avec une purée de pomme de terre ou de panais et régalez-vous!

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53 Sicilia Anthìlia 2018

54 Sicilia

Stemmari Pinot Noir 2016 Nosio Pinot Noir Sicilia DOC $16.95 13786233

Donnafugata Sicilia DOC $17.80 10542137

Sherazade 2016 Donnafugata Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC $19.40 13536306

Sunny Pinot Noir with warm fieldberries notes, licorice and classy hints of cherry. Will please a female clientele.

Complex aromatic nose. White fruits, lilies with passion fruit and pineapple. A touch of mango. Good balance and concentration. Juicy wine.

***85/100

***85/100

Very mineral and earthy with hints of blackberry sorbet and pepperoncini. On the mouth, fruity reminiscent of cassis syrup. Nice acidity but falls short in the finale. ***86/100

55 Sicilia

2026

Aglaea Nerello Mascalese 2018 Tenuta di Aglaea Soc. Agr. Semplice Terre Siciliane IGT $29.60 14143627 The nose glows in this wine: Gunpowder, black tea with deep layers of red fruits and Montreal steak spice. Very refined with rich layered flavours. Long and caressing finale.

56 Sicilia

2023

57 Toscana

Besi Nero d’Avola 2015 Assuli Terre Siciliane IGT 36.25 $ 13942347

Chianti Cecchi 2017 Cecchi Chianti DOCG $13.80 642561

Ripe nose of cherry with expressive tones of violets, spices, graphite and chocolate with a backdrop of white pepper. Nice mouth with rustic edges and a warm finale.

Entry level Chianti with tobacco leaf, some red fruits and a touch of flowers. Smooth and easy to drink. **83/100

***88/100 ****92/100

58 Toscana

59 Toscana

60 Toscana

Santa Cristina 2017 Marchesi Antinori Toscana IGT $13.95 00076521

Le Focaie 2017 Rocca di Montemassi - Zonin Maremma Toscana $14.80 11184968

Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore 2017 Marchesi Antinori Chianti Superiore DOCG $16.30 11315411

Moka espresso beans with a bit of old spice, lovely nose. On the palate, medium body with ripe tannins and flavours of pepper and coconut. Easy drinking wine.

The nose brings to mind bell pepper with diverse layers of red fruits. Good balance between fruit and acidity. Elegant with fleshy tannins.

Pretty aromas of leather and Corinth raisins. Fruit forward with chunky tannins. **84/100

***85/100 **84/100

61 Toscana

62 Toscana

63 Toscana

Litorale Vermentino 2018 Val delle Rose - Cecchi Maremma Toscana DOC $16.95 13755437

Villa Antinori Bianco 2016 Marchesi Antinori Toscana IGT $17.85 12392574

Zingari 2015 Petra Toscana IGT 19.45 $ 14019618

Interesting nose of tropical fruit, mint with basil undertones.

Medium body with an attractive oily mouthfeel. Good aromatic wine.

Pretty citrus undertones reminiscent of lime, lemon confit and some orchard fruit undertones.

Crisp on the palate with an elegant profile.

**84/100 ***86/100

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Cinnamon roll nuances with cassis and cacao bean undertones. Ripe on the palate with mature tannins. ***87/100

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2024

Peppoli 2017 Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG $19.95 10270928 On the nose, red berries and licorice. Pretty straightforward Chianti Classico showcasing an international style. ***86/100

2024 Castello di Albola Chianti Classico 2016 Casa Vinicola Zonin Chianti Classico $20.00 11472337

2023 Clemente VII, Chianti Classico Riserva 2013 Castelli del Grevepa Chianti Classico DOCG 22.75$ 13040941

65 Toscana

66 Toscana

Nose bursting with notes of strawberry, red berries, sage, spice cake and earthy undertones. Vibrant and medium bodied, revealing lively cherry and exotic spice with polished tannins and a delicate finish.

Woody with menthol tones, tobacco and cedar. Good structure with a long spicy finale and mature tannins. ***88/100

***87/100

67 Toscana

2023

68 Toscana

2024

2026

69 Toscana

Chianti Classico 2015 Tenuta di Renieri Chianti Classico DOCG $22.80 13387136

Ser Lapo 2016 Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG $22.95 13485959

Villa Antinori 2018 Marchesi Antinori Toscana IGT $23.50 10251348

Roasted bell pepper with nice savoury meaty undertones. On the mouth, crowd friendly and digest to drink at the moment.

On the nose, intense aromas of red berries and cocoa. Soft and smooth on the palate, with flavours of wild blackberries and raspberries; well balanced, with a nice finish.

Juicy black cherries, dark plums and spicy vanilla notes on the nose. The wine has a subtle texture with refined tannins. Great to drink now.

***89/100

***88/100 ***86/100

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2025

Fonterutoli 2017 Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico DOCG $23.95 856484 Warm, very savoury Chianti.

Cherries, raspberries and plums.

Well balanced wine.

2027

2023 Rosso di Montalcino 2015 Col d’Orcia Rosso di Montalcino DOC 23.95 $ 13927964

72 Toscana

Exciting and complex nose of strawberries, cherries and raspberries. Structured and very refined tannins. Lovely wine.

Fleshy, ripe dark fruit on the nose with well-integrated wood displaying lofty vanilla overtones. Beautiful concentration with lovely velvety tannins. Nice floral aftertaste.

71 Toscana

***87/100

Il Bruciato 2017 Tenuta Guado al Tasso - Antinori Bolgheri DOC $24.95 11347018

***88/100 ****91/100

2021

73 Toscana

74 Toscana

75 Toscana

Farnito Chardonnay Brut NV Carpineto Vino Spumante di Qualità $24.40 11341855

Sant’Antimo Pinot Grigio 2018 Col d’Orcia Sant’Antimo DOC 25.05 $ (PI)

Infinity 2009 Poggio Verrano Toscana IGT $26.10 13460663

A fruity sparkler with a mellow acidity and enveloping texture. Lots of fine bubbles and a clean finale.

Will be great for the aperitivo.

Quite mineral and flinty with notes of green apple and pine resin. Medium bodied and balanced. Fresh with a good structure.

Autumn leaves, cigar box with dry prunes, ink and a touch of cedar. Reaching maturity.

Compacted and structured with grainy tannins.

***87/100.

****92/100

***87/100

76 Toscana

2024 Le Volte dell’Ornellaia 2016 Tenuta dell’Ornellaia Toscana IGT $29.35 10938684

77 Toscana

2021 Lo ‘08 2008 Az. Agr. Svoltacarrozze Toscana IGT $29.50 14209489

78 Toscana

Graphite, blackberries, a touch of red bell pepper, smoke or charred wood. Classic Ornellaia style. Well made.

Multilayered nose of dry red berries with hints of gunpowder, iron and cured meat undertones.

Rich and harmonious, yet racy with smooth tannins.

Dark berry nose with smoke, graphite and pencil shavings undertones paired with hints of salami. Creamy with a polished structure and velvety tannins on the palate.

***89/100

2021 Lo ‘09 2009 Az. Agr. Svoltacarrozze Toscana IGT $29.50 14209500

****93/100 ****90/100

2026 La Vite Lucente 2016 Luce Della Vite Toscana IGT $33.35 860627 79 Toscana

Deep, concentrated nose. Quite oaky with notes of dark plum, cassis and balsamic reduction.

Quite extracted and jammy. On the international style. ****91/100

2027 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva 2015 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 37.75 $ 13039772

2025 Panzano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2012 Castelli del Grevepesa Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 38.25 $ 12986508

80 Toscana

81 Toscana

Classic Chianti Classico with leafy red fruit aromas mixed with tobacco and fieldberries highlights. Elegant and fluid on the palate. A pleasant touch of greenness as well. Racy acidity, structured tannins and a long finale.

Very elegant bouquet. Cohiba cigar, prune jam, peppery with animal and savoury notes. Round with streamlined acidity and fine tannins.

On the feminine side. ****94/100

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2024 Dromos 2010 Poggio Verrano Maremma Toscana IGT $40.00 11370453

2023 Poggio Landi, Brunello di Montalcino 2013 Dievole DOCG Brunello di Montalcino 49.75 $ 13913562

82 Toscana

83 Toscana

Rich and heady. Very mineral nose filled with black fruit jam, dry figs and cacao. Structured and very concentrated with grippy tannins. Ready to drink but will last a few more years.

Shows some Sangiovese Grosso character, yet overshadowed by oak. On the palate, it has very ripe tannins with a generous structure. Lacks some balance.

****90/100

***86/100

2027 Brunello di Montalcino 2013 Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG $68.00 10380166 84 Toscana

Lots of depth in the bouquet.

Montecristo cigar, cedar with blackcurrants. Structured and racy with very fine tannins.

Quite elegant with a long finale. *****95/100

85 Toscana

2026

Moz Art Wine Brunello di Montalcino 2014 Il Paradiso di Frassina Brunello di Montalcino DOCG $57.50 11546885 Classic expression of Brunello di Montalcino. Wild cherries, raspberries complemented by licorice and dry herbs. On the mouth, juicy with polished and refined tannins.

86 Trentino-Alto Adige

87 Trentino Alto-Adige

Mezzacorona Pinot Grigio 2018 Mezzacorona Trentino DOC $14.55 302380

Riff - Progetto Lageder 2017 Alois Lageder Delle Venezie DOC $15.80 13897427

Expressive white wine with flavours reminiscent of pear and apple. Medium body with a fresh, vibrant finale.

Good mineral expression with clean fruit aromas reminiscent of white peach and apricot tart.

Medium body, a bit steely with a crisp finale.

***85/100 ***85/100

****92/100

88 Trentino-Alto Adige

89 Trentino Alto-Adige

Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2014 Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano DOC $17.55 964593

Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco 2018 Alois Lageder Südtirol - Alto Adige DOC $19.70 12057004

Pleasant and well-defined aromas of black cherries with dried herbs and long pepper. Medium to full body, not too much oak, lively acidity and round tannins.

Honeydew with notes of sage and thyme. Crisp and fluid on the palate with a bright acidity and elegant finale.

2022 Alois Lageder Cabernet Riserva 2014 Alois Lageder Alto Adige DOC $28.15 12400896 90 Trentino Alto-Adige

Cassis, a touch of green bell pepper, black cherry and iron. Full body with grippy tannins. ***88/100

***88/100 ***88/100

2021

91 Umbria

92 Umbria

93 Valle d’Aosta

Falesco Vitiano 2016 Falesco Umbria IGP $17.35 13455645

Bramito della Sala 2018 Marchesi Antinori Umbria IGT $22.05 10781971

Petite Arvine 2018 Feudo di San Maurizio VdA Petite Arvine DOC $36.85 14062894 (PI)

Lots of red and black fruit with a hint of spice. Good peppery touch. Medium body, fruit forward with a good acidity and round tannins.

Expressive notes of custard, honey and a hint of flint.

Medium body with a beautiful freshness and balance.

Quite floral on the nose, reminiscent of mountain shrubs.

Fresh and quite exuberant with a retronasal bringing to mind white figs and licorice. Vibrant aftertaste.

***87/100 ***85/100

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2024 Torrette Superieur 2016 Feudo di San Maurizio VdA Torrette Superieur DOC $41.25 14062907 (PI)

95 Veneto

96 Veneto

Negrar Corvina 2017 Cantina Valpolicella Negrar Verona IGT $9.90 13575794

Pasqua rosso 2018 Pasqua Veneto IGT $10.45 12560419

A chic touch of brett with clay, cumin, wet earth and hummus undertones. Round with a little rustic touch in the tannins.

Perfumed nose. Delicate nuances of tar and raspberry complemented by licorice and violet undertones. Fruity with a good balance and round tannins.

Enjoyable modest red with flavours of strawberry jam and rhubarb.

Medium acidity with a clean finale.

94 Valle d’Aosta

**84/100

****92/100 ***85/100

97 Veneto

98 Veneto

99 Veneto

Soave Torre dei Vescovi 2017 Torre dei Vescovi Soave DOC $12.15 13859877

Scaia Corvina 2016 Tenuta Sant'Antonio Veneto IGT $14.50 12693035

Il Fresco Prosecco NV Villa Sandi Prosecco DOC Treviso $15.45 12458828

Lovely nose. Aromatic and fruity with hints of jasmine, citrus fruit and pear. Refreshing with a clean finale.

Plum, cherry, with a hint of vinous aromas. Medium to full body. Lacks some acidity and balance on the palate.

Very fresh and appealing to the nose with notes of peach and apple. Bone dry with delicate bubbles and well-balanced acidity. Good length.

***85/100

**83/100 ***87/100

100 Veneto

101 Veneto

102 Veneto

Allegrini Di Fumane 2018 Allegrini Veneto Rosso $15.50 13358247

Zonin Prosecco Cuvée 1821 Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA Prosecco DOC $15.75 10540721

Zonin Prosecco Cuvée 1821 (200 ml) Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA Prosecco DOC $5.05 13535389

A bit of musk, quite jammy red fruit. Soft tannins with a nice tangy finish.

Bone dry. Crisp and toasty, apple, pear and vanilla on the palate. Light, fresh with an overall excellent finish.

Bone dry. Crisp and toasty, apple, pear and vanilla on the palate. Light, fresh with an overall excellent finish.

***85/100

***87/100 ***87/100

103 Veneto

104 Veneto

105 Veneto

La Sogara 2017 Cottoni Valpolicella DOC 16.05 $ 13894752

Palanca Rosso 2016 Tommasi Rosso delle Venezie 16.75 $ 11770756

Gran Passione Bianco 2018 Botter Veneto IGT 16.75 $ 14195582

Nose reminiscent of Moka bean with some green edges and dry meat nuances. Good tannins, but a bit short on the finale.

Nice concentrated aromas of raspberry with amarena and hints of violets. Juicy with round tannins.

**82/100

***85/100

Expressive nose of chamomile, white apple with a touch of citrus fruits. Medium body and crisp with a creamy finale. **84/100

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107 Veneto

108 Veneto

Gran Passione Rosso2018 Botter Veneto IGT $16.55 13466782

Capitel Nicalò 2016 Agricola Fratelli Tedeschi Srl Valpolicella Superiore DOC $16.55 11028156

Modello Prosecco Brut NV Masi Agricola Prosecco DOC $16.95 13572729

Bouquet of Coca Cola, plum with spicy highlights. Medium to full body. Nice warm sensation. Leafy blackfruit. Medium finale.

Outstanding nose. Rich black raspberry with coffee beans.

Round on the palate with plush tannins. ***88/100

**83/100

Fruity nose with green apple and white flower highlights. Dry, light body with a medium acidity.

Displays flavour of red apples with a mineral touch on the finish. ***85/100

110 Veneto

111 Veneto

Mionetto NV Henkell Prosceso DOC $16.95 13031244

Zonin Lugana DOC 2017 Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA Lugana DOC $17.95 13986964

Allegrini La Bragia 2015 Allegrini Veneto Rosso $18.60 13419441

Light, easy drinking Prosecco.

Fruity with green apple, pear and citrus notes with a flowery finale.

Fresh clean nose with some pear and white nectarines mixed with nice mineral highlights. Medium body with a nice finale.

Figs, cassis with dried flower character. Chunky on the palate with chewy tannins. Very rustic finale.

***86/100

**85/100

109 Veneto

**84/100

2024 Folonari Ripasso 2016 Folonari Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC $18.90 10669189 112 Veneto

2024 Zonin Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2016 Casa Vinicola Zonin SPA Valpolicella Ripasso $18.95 13358992 113 Veneto

114 Veneto

2024

Bolla Ripasso 2016 Bolla S.P.A Valpolicella Ripasso $19.75 11570682

Sexy blackcurrant bouquet with leafy raspberry undertones. Good extraction and concentration with a medium finale.

Spicy and heady nose with plum and cherry highlights. Medium body, round and jammy with a nice spicy finish.

On the nose aromas redolent of sweet raspberry jam with a touch of bark wood. Toasty oak on the palate with mature tannins.

***85/100

***87/100

***86/100

2023

116 Veneto

117 Veneto

Mara Ripasso 2015 Gerardo Cesari Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC $19.90 10703834

Brilla Prosecco NM Botter Prosecco DOC 19.95 $ 14216291

Vin Soave 2018 Azienda Agricola Inama Soave Classico DOC $20.20 908004

Rich nose of coffee, dark chocolate and dried blueberries. The palate is quite silky and smooth with chewy tannins and a rather light body.

Fresh and fruity, yet delicate bouquet of peach and green apple with acacia and lilac undertones. Beautiful acidity with a pleasant long finish.

Bright nose of tangerine with hints of orange and some vanilla bean. Medium body with an attractive lingering finale.

115 Veneto

***86/100

***86/100 ***87/100

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2024 Capitel San Rocco 2016 Tedeschi Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC $21.00 972216

120 Veneto

Rich nose of raspberry and figs with burnt caramel and balsamic undertones. Good concentration with smooth tannins and a long spicy finish. Fun wine.

Lofty pear and apple aromas with yellow flower undertones.

Crispy and elegant palate. Lovely Prosecco with a vibrant, mineral finish.

***89/100

***89/100

119 Veneto

118 Veneto

Prosecco Superiore Brut Millesimato 2017 Ville D’Arfanta Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG 20.55 $ (PI) Yellow apple with some pineapple, cantaloupe, acacia and jasmine highlights. Medium-tolong finish. Fragrant, refreshing and elegant sparkling.

Crede Prosecco Brut 2017 Bisol Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG $22.10 10839168

***87/100

2022

122 Veneto

123 Veneto

Villa Cavarena Ripasso della Valpolicella 2016 Allegrini - Villa Cavarena Ripasso della Valpolicella DOC $22.95 14003544

2025 Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2015 Allegrini Rosso Veronese IGT $23.75 9074778

Light hints of fresh tobacco paired with leafy blackberries and licorice undertones. Full body, a bit dense.

A crowd pleaser. Well made.

Cigar box, dark chocolate, plum and blackberry jam. Rich and moutfilling mouth. Quite balanced with a smooth finale.

Figs with dark prune jam and nuances of bittersweet chocolate.

Medium to full body with a pleasant finale.

***88/100

***89/100

***85/100

121 Veneto

2022 Montresor Valpolicella 2015 Montresor Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOP $24.00 13863737

Col Tamarie NV Vittorio Veneto Vino Frizzante Bianco Biologico $32.40 (PI)

2028 Amarone Classico 2014 Cesari Amarone Classico DOCG $41.25 12179036

Lovely black cherry and amarena tones with nice toasted edges.

Powerful and quite structured.

Classic Super Venetian wine.

Complex nose of apple with yellow flowers and fresh hay highlights. Very balanced and quite refreshing with a crisp and yeasty finale.

Very complex nose reminiscent of Coffee Crisp, dark chocolate, dates with a bit of caramelized maple syrup as well. Warm yet fresh. Spicy retronasal. Cumin finish.

****90/100

***89/100.

2025 Brolo Campofiorin Oro 2015 Masi Agricola Rosso del Veronese IGT $25.95 11836364 124 Veneto

2030 Marne 180 Amarone Classico 2015 Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG $41.60 522763 127 Veneto

125 Veneto

2028 Costasera Amarone Classico 2013 Masi Agricola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG $41.85 317057 128 Veneto

Powerful aromas of maraschino cherry and fig with notes of dark chocolate raspberry jam and candied violets. Warm and spicy with a very elegant finale.

Dry raisins with plum and dark chocolate with some notes of vanilla and smoke. Lovely Amarone with a great balance.

****93/100

****91/100

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126 Veneto

****90/100

2030 Amarone 2015 Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella $48.10 00494393 129 Veneto

Multilayered dark stone fruits, plum and black cherry, with hints of tobacco, cinnamon and black pepper. Big, intense and very bold wine. ****92/100