Profile wine singlereader(final)

46

Italy has been the scene of an amazing revolution over the last two decades, the pendulum has swung from French imposter grapes all the way back to indigenous varieties, the wine has never been better than it is now, small producers with outstanding vineyards will find themselves in great demand as people discover the real grape varieties of Italy.

47

ITALY ABRUZZO - Farnese Vini

OPI: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva Colline Teramane

www.farnesevini.it

Chardonnay EDIZIONE: Cinque Autoctoni:

Montepulciano,Primitivo, Sangiovese, Negroamaro, Malvasia Rossa

CASALE VECCHIO: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

The origin of Farnese Vini began in 1582 when Princess Margherita d’Austria and Luna Bianca her husband Ottavio Farnese bought the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay town of Ortona. As a sign of gratitude toward the one made their famous, the Pecorino farmers held the name “Farnese” for their wines. The vineyards are located in the DON CAMILLO: Sangiovese evocative valley of the Moro river, among the hills in the provinces of Chieti and FARNESE: Teramo, with an excellent exposition to the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo sun rays. The number of vines ranges from Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 2.500 to 3.500 per hectare. The vineyards Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Cerasuolo. are an average of 20 years old, with some Sangiovese older plots from 35 to 40. The cultivation Chardonnay of the vineyards is performed with the objective to value nature. In this regard, COLLINE TERAMANE DOCG: Montepulciano colline teramane the least possible chemical treatment is given. The picking is done entirely by PRIMO: hand, choosing different kinds of grapes Sangiovese-Merlot for each variety. After picking the grapes Malvasia reach the cellars of Caldora Castle, a precious place that they cared to restore and restructure in order to carry on the wine GRAPPE: and history tradition. Farnese want to be Grappa Don Camillo sure the wines are aged in a stable’s way to Grappa Selezione Bianca Grappa Selezione Rossa the prestige that makes them leaders on the international markets.

48

Rosato Basilicata Pipoli IGT (Aglianico) Aglianico del Vulture Pipoli Aglianico Del Vulture DOC “Riserva” Piano del Cerro Tufarello Nero di Troia IGP

www.vignetidelvulture.it The company is brand new and was built on the ashes of a local Vinegrowers’ Association (Basilium), that despite its excellent grapes did not survive the cost of the great investment made and also failed the market test because of its wines that were inexpensive but did not meet the clients expectations as far as quality was concerned, despite the advanced technology of the winery and quality of the grapes.

Nowadays at the new winery in the town of Acerenza, in the heart of the Aglianico del Vulture production area, we make top quality wines from selected vineyards that have all been certified organic.

The key to success is all in the territory which is:

ITALY BASILICATA - VIGNETI DEL VULTURE

Greco- Fiano Pipoli Basilicata IGT

-unpolluted - rich in minerals because of its volcanic origin, that give more complexity to the wines - The vineyards are situated as high as 800 mt which helps bring to the wines great complexity and fine aromas especially to white wines.

50

The winemaking team is headed by the young, talented winemaker Dennis Verdecchia and experienced consultant Alberto Antonini that we have been working with at our wineries in Abruzzo and Campania.

ITALY CAMPANIA - Vesevo

CLASSICS: Taurasi

www.vesivo.it

Greco di Tufo Fiano di Avellino San Nio Falanghina Beneventano Aglianico Melange Bianco Irpinia Melange Rosso Irpinia

52

Vesevo belongs to the company “Farnese Vini” which deals their wines distribution.

Despite Vesevo is one of the youngest companies in Campania, it soon became one of the most successful throughout the region.

Indeed after only a few months Vesevo wines were taken on the lists of some of the best Italian restaurants and became part of the assortment of the best known European importers.

Thanks to the favourable condition of the land and the microclimate the Vesevo’s winemakers and agronomists have carried out a careful selection of the best vineyards so as to choose the best time of the year for harvesting and make the wines from the best grapes.

The modern technology and winemaking experience enable Vesevo to produce wines that embody the best interpretation of thousands of years of winemaking tradition.

Vesevo has a total amount of approximately 60 hectares of vineyards constantly taken care of by experts and a total annual production of almost 700.000 bottles that placed Vesevo among the 5 best wineries in the region.

ITALY CAMPANIA - Cantine Manimurci

www.cantinemanimurci.com

Aglianico, Campania, Calore, Aglianico, Irpinia 4, Contrade, Falanghina, Sannio, Falange Avellino, Fiano di Nepente Greco di Tufo, Zagreo

Manimurci was founded by a group of friends who share a passion for wine, who passed on by their parents, as their parents, in turn had passed it on to them, inevitably perhaps as wine has been produced at Paternopoli for a long time. Paternopoli is situated at the heart of Irpinia in the centre of Campania region.

The owner do particular attention to the outstanding quality of the grapes and to the use of advanced wine-making technology such as: micro-oxygenation, fermentation at controlled temperatures, cold process microbiological stabilisation equipment, and obsessively check the wine-making process. The checks begin with the vine itself, from pruning to harvesting and continue in the winery where the grapes arriving in trays are placed onto a belt so that a visual inspection can take place, in addition to laboratory controls. The same attention is given willingly, at all stages of the wine-making process right up until it is bottled when each bottle will be checked and each bottle will be rinsed out with wine, by hand. All this attention and passion in order to obtain an excellent and unique product.

Falanghina, Campania, Puella

Aglianico, Irpina, Rossocupo, Campi Taurasini Taurasi, Poema Aglianico

Rifri sco, Irpinia Bianco Coda di Volpe

51

ITALY FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA - Bepi Tosolini

www.bepitosolini.it

This renowned distillery, located in the heart of the province of Friuli, in northern Italy, was founded after World War II by the Master Distiller Bepi Tosolini. He began with the transformation of grappa, a distilled spirit, into a preferred product for the most refined palates. Bepi was also the first in Italy to use ash wood barrels for aging grappa, which in his opinion has the potential to capture all of the aromas of the distillate. Another innovation that has made him a patriarch of the still has been the invention of special steam stills featuring manual controls, which are still used by the company today. These stills transport the alcoholic vapors to the top of the device, thereby preserving the perfumes and aromas of the grapes.

The original recipe of Tosolini distilled spirits will never be revealed to anyone outside of the members of this family and it has passed down from one generation to the next. The company is still run entirely by the Tosolini’s family. From Giovanni, who now heads the company, to his grandchildren Giuseppe, Bruno and Lisa involved in the company’s sales, marketing and production activities.

MOST Uve miste 40° MOST Uve Rosse 40° MOST Barrique Ciliegio 40° MOST Moscato Rosa MOST Fragolino 40° MOST Ramandolo 40° MOST Ribolla Gialla 40° MOST Gewürztraminer 40° MOST Picolit 40° MOST Amarone 40° VENETO MOST Montepulciano 40° Abruzzo MOST Nero d’Avola 40° Sicilia MOST Primitivo 40° Puglia MOST Aglianico 40° Campania GRAPPA Moscato 40° GRAPPA Vignanuova 40° GRAPPA Ramandolo 40° GRAPPA Agricola 50° GRAPPA Prosecco 40° GRAPPA Pinot Grigio 40° GRAPPA Chardonnay 40° GRAPPA Cabernet 40° GRAPPA Merlot 40° I LEGNI Rovere 42° I LEGNI FRASSINI 42° GRAPPA Cividina Classica 40 ° GRAPPA Cividina Barrique 40° GRAPPA dei Colli Classica 40° AMARO TOSOLINI 30° VILLALTA Grappa Tocai 40° Chesnut Barrique

53

ITALY CAMPANIA MASTROberardino

www.mastroberardino.com The various members of the Mastroberardino family, who have taken place at the head of the company, have had in common one firm and basic value, which has informed their choices whilst shaping and giving meaning to their history. This value is the one of loyalty towards one’s homeland and origins, and towards one’s natural and social environment, as a means of safeguarding a cultural identity.

The family’s coherence regarding this paradigm has been rigorous. The world of wine is not a simple, one-dimensional world. It is a world in which generations try to understand each other and at the same time offer their own contribution.

This is a heritage which grows slowly and ponderously, learning from mistakes and difficulties, taking the royal road where possible, which is hardly ever the quickest path. All this, and many greater, unlimited factors, lead the members of the Mastroberardino family to see themselves as interpreters they see their role as being merely as a component of a harmonious process, in which all parts become an indivisible whole, in reverence to the cultural message which this long history embodies and bequeaths.

Classics Fiano di Avellino Greco di Tufo Lacryma Christi Rosso Lacryma Christi Bianco Redimore Irpinia Aglianico Aglianico Morabianca Irpinia Falanghina Falaghina Del Sanno Lacrimarosa Campania Rosato Estate Radici Taurasi Radici Taurasi Riserva Naturalis Historia Irpinia Naturalis Historia Taurasi Centorenta Taurasi More Maiorum Fiano di Avellino Radici Fiano di Avellino Novaserra Greco di Tufo Grappa Novaserra Greco di Tufo Radici Taurasi Passiti Antheres Aglianico Halconero Aglianico Melizie Fiano

00

FRIULI ISONZO DOC: Chardonnay Malvasia Istriana Rinascimento Pietraverde

www.cormons.com

Tocai Friulano

Malvasia Istriana and Chardonnay Riesling Renano, Rosa Carmonsis Merlot, Pinot Nero

Pinot Grigio Rosander Sauvignon Tocai Friulano Pietraverde Biologico Verduzzo Friulano Doré Verduzzo Friulano Vino degli Angeli

Verduzzo Friulano, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco

Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Franconia Madreterra

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Nero

Merlot Pinot Nero Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso.

AQUILEIA DOC: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso VINI FRIZZANTI: Cormorano Rosé Merlot, Pinot Nero

DOC di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene Prosecco)

IGT del Veneto Prosecco

SPUMANTI : Spumanti Brut method Charmat Dessert Spumanti method Charmat Metodo Tradizionale: Cava Carmonis Spumanti di Prosecco: DOC sup.

54

The Cormons winery was founded in 1960 thanks to the sightedness of some Cormons wine growers, who want to hand down a valuable centuries traditions. The Cormon presidents sustained right from the beginning that the future of the vines and of the wine was connected to the tenacious development of the territory.

They produces its wines from grapes drawing on to the five D.O.C. areas of Friuli Venezia-Giulia: Gorizia Collio, Isonzo, Eastern Hills of Friuli, Aquileia and Karst. Here the vines have been grown for thousands of years, with white wines of exceptional quality and tasty red wines, comparable to the best in the world. The climate is mild and temperate mitigated by the influence of the nearby Adriatic Sea and protected by the peaks of the “Giulie Alps”. The partners which are part of “Cantina Produttori Cormons” own 413 hectares of vineyards. Of these, 303 hectares are cultivated with white grapes and 110 with reds.

Fantinel was founded in 1969 by “Paron” Mario thanks to the passion and the enthusiasm of a true entrepreneur, capable of foresight and being one step ahead of market trends. Three generations and forty-year of history have transformed a small winery into a major company on the Friuli winegrowing scene. In 1973 Mario’s sons, Luciano, Gianfranco and Loris help father to expand the family’s land assets with new and precious vineyards in the Collio, Grave and Colli Orientali del Friuli D.O.C. areas. This has led to collections of wines of superior quality, wines that stand out even on the vast world scene, distinctive as a correct compromise between the historic wine-growing tradition in Friuli and the drive towards innovation which today is manifest in the strong and firmly rooted passion. Today, the estate boasting 300 hectares of prized vineyards is a genuine expression of prime winegrowing country with perfect microclimates for the ideal ripening of the grapes.

SANT’HELENA (Collio): Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Ribolla Gialla o Friulano Sauvignon Bianco-Friulano, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Rosso-Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir Cabernet Sauvigon Grave del Friuli Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Grave del Friuli BORGO TESIS (Grave del Friuli): Pinot grigio Chardonnay Sauvignon Friulano Verduzzo Friulano Dolce Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Cabernet Franc Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon SPUMANTI: Cuvée Prestige Brut Magnum Gran Cuvée Brut Rosè Brut, Prosecco Extra Dry Verduzzo Dolce Pinot Chardonnay Brut GRAPPAS: Refosco Barrique Bianca Suprema Grappa Picolit Suprema Grappa Ramandolo Suprema Grappa Refosco Suprema Grappa Tocai

55

ITALY FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA - Fantinel

www.fantinel.com

ITALY FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA - I Spirit Vodka

www.ispiritvodka.com

Product: I Spirit Vodka

56

I Spirit Vodka project was born in 2009, from the collaboration between renowned restaurateur Arrigo Cipriani of Harry’s Bar, the enterprising Lapo Elkan, Friuli wine producer Fantinel and the Venetian entrepreneur Francesco Cosulich.

This exceptional Vodka is the result of a skillful, traditional distillation applied to a selection of famous ingredients.

The recipe known by the ancient distillers of the area was wisely passed down from father to son. I Spirit Vodka is made from the distillation of the finest cereals and select white wine obtained from the world-renowned wine producing regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. The distillate is brought to 40 alcoholic degrees through the addition of crystal clear water from the mountains of Dolomites, subsequently is filtered on active carbons to obtain an absolute level of purity. Finally, the vodka is refrigerated to minus 18 degrees centigrade and then filtered one last time.

SINGLE VINEYARDS:

Amarone, Bosan D.O.C. Amarone Classico, Il Bosco D.O.C. Jèma Corvina Veronese Lugana, Cento Filari D.O.C. Lugana D.O.C.

TRADITIONAL WINES:

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C. Recioto della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C. Corvina Veronese, Rondinella ,Molinara

Cesari Company was founded

by Gerardo Cesari in 1936. The vineyards are located in the gentle hills of the Lake of Garda in Verona province, as S. Pietro in Cariano where 40 company-owned hectares give birth to the Amarone. In the early sixties Franco, Gerardo’s son, became directly involved in the company. The range of classics like Amarone, Valpolicella, Bardolino and Soave was extended to include other vines of international renown, all coming from 100 hectares of vineyards, partly owned by the company and in partly by other winegrowers who operate under the careful control of Cesari’s agronomists.

The primary objective of Cesari winery is the satisfaction of its customers. It is therefore committed to assuring that every activity helps to promote quality by involving all employees and associates in the ongoing upgrading of products, processes and services.

Valpolicella Ripasso Mara Superiore D.O.C. Corvina Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara

Ripasso Bosan, Valpolicella Soave, Nibai,Classico D.O.C. Boscarel, Veneto I.G.T. Merlot, Cabernet, Sangiovese

CLASSIC:

Valpolicella Classico D.O.C. Bardolino Classico D.O.C. Soave Classico D.O.C. Bardolino Chiaretto Classico D.O.C.

VARIETALS:

Mitico, Merlot I.G.T. Mitico, Chardonnay I.G.T Fiorile, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie I.G.T. Fiorile, Friuli Grave Merlot D.O.C.

57

ITALY VENETO - CASA VINICOLA GERARDO CESARI

www.cesari-spa.it

ITALY MARCHE - VELENOSI ERCOLE

Falerio dei colli Ascolani DOC

www.velenosivini.com

Vigna Solaria, Falerio dei colli Ascolani DOC

The Velenosi winery was established in 1984, thanks to the will of two young entrepreneurs: Angela and Ercole Velenosi. After having operated for many years in the wine sector they decided to create a winery with state-of-the-art and advanced equipment and produce excellent wines. The winery is located in the province of Ascoli Piceno in the Marche Region. They own about 100 hectares of vineyards under vine with clones selected in the province of Ascoli Piceno and 45 hectares at San Marcello province of Ancona. Thanks to a clayey and fertile soil with excellent exposure they produce some of the top wines in this area.

Each wine is monitored and controlled right from bottling. The winery is with modern equipment and two full time enologist and a consultant, Dr. Attilio Pagli, one of the most famous in Italy.

Velenosi incorporates innovation such as their pressing methods while respecting tradition to create some truly wonderful wines. They believe that the success of a project starts with a perfect knowledge of customer expectations and that is why they carry out ongoing research into the tastes of consumers in the various countries.

Trebbiano, Passerina, Pecorino

Trebbiano, Passerina, Pecorino

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico DOC Pecorino Offida DOC Chardonnay Villa Angela IGT Passerina IGT Pecorino RÊVE Offida DOC Rosso Piceno DOC

Montepulciano, Sangiovese

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Rosso Piceno Superiore Brecciarolo DOC Montepulciano, Sangiovese

Gold Rosso Piceno Brecciarolo Superiore dOC Montepulciano, Sangiovese

Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC Lacrima di Morro d’Alba Superiore DOC Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC Ludi Offida DOC

Montepulciano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Visciole Querciantica

Aromatised drink made with wine and sour cherries

Velenosi Brut, Classic Method Chardonnay, Pinot nero

The Rose Metodo Classico Pinot Nero, Chardonnay

Passerina Brut, Charmat Method

58

ITALY PIEMONTE - Aurelio Settimo

aurelio settimo

www.aureliosettimo.com At the end of 19th century Aurelio Settimo’s parents built an old farmhouse settled in the Annunziata in the heart of the Barolo wine-growing area. Until 1962 the grapes were sold to big local wineries, and just a small amount remained for the family to produce wine for themselves.

The first Aurelio Settimo’s label was introduced during 1962 and from them the family has continued to maintain a traditional product line, in particular as regards Barolo. Since the death of Aurelio (March 2007) production and sales have been handled by his daughter Tiziana, who has learned all about wine from him.

The clayey and calcareous soil of the “Rocche dell’Annunziata” combines with its altitude (approx. 270 m. a.s.l.) and position (south - south-west) are ideal to produce Barolo, a full body, soft and very fragrant wine made with Nebbiolo grapes.

The estate’s property is composed by Nebbiolo on 5.67 hectares and Dolcetto in the remaining 0.97 hectares. Nebbiolo’s vineyards lie facing South – South West on what is considered to be one of the finest “Cru”. The planting density is about 4,500-5,000 vines per hectare and the average annual production is about 40.000 bottles.

Barolo D.O.C.G. Barolo D.O.C.G. Rocche dell’Annunziata Barolo D.O.C.G. Rocche Barolo D.O.C.G. Riserva, Rocche Langhe D.O.C. Nebbiolo Dolcetto d’Alba D.O.C.

59

ITALY PIEMONTE - Bersano

CONTI DELLA CREMOSINA: Barbera d’Asti , Nizza D.O.C. Superiore

www.bersano.it

Monferrato, Pomona D.O.C. Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon

Barolo, Badarina D.O.C.G. Barbera d’Asti, Generala D.O.C. Superiore Barbera d’Asti, Cremosina D.O.C. Superiore Monferrato, San Pietro D.O.C. Monferrato Bianco, Antara D.O.C. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc

Monferrato Rosso, Antara D.O.C. Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot

Moscato d’Asti, San Michele D.O.C.G. Brachetto d’Acqui, Castelgaio D.O.C.G. CLASSIC: Barolo Nirvasco D.O.C.G. Barbaresco Mantico D.O.C.G. Costalunga Barbaresco D.O.C.G. Barbera d’Alba, Sanguigna D.O.C. Dolcetto d’Asti, Piandelprete D.O.C. Dolcetto d’Alba, Coldelfosso D.O.C. Nebbiolo d’Alba, Paisan D.O.C. Gavi D.O.C.G. Roero Arneis D.O.C.G. Moscato d’Asti D.O.C.G. SPARKLING: Arturo Bersano Talento, Metodo Classico Bracchetto d’Acqui D.O.C.G. Asti D.O.C.G. Pinot d’Oltrepo Pavese D.O.C. Arturosé, Metodo Classico Brut Rosé GRAPPE E DISTILLATI: Grappa di Barbera Cremosina Distillato di uva Moscato San Michele Grappa di Gavi Raggio Grappa di Brachetto Castelgaro

60

The Bersano’s history began at the turn of the 1800’s under the direction of Giuesppe Bersano. In 1935 Arturo Bersano became the winemaker. He was a lawyer by profession but his great passion was the art of winemaking. Arturo is a pioneer and a man with great intuition.

His strong moral values and work ethic have made him a perfectionist in attaining only the best quality of wines. The winery is located in Nizza Monferrato, in the heart of Asti District, which is a suitable area for Barbera.

They are the largest private vine-grower company in Piedmont, own over 230 hectares between Langhe and Monferrato, in the best “Cru” areas. Bersano’s priority is that of top production and remains true to the Bersano name, for this reason a team of talented and experiences enologists dedicate great care and passion to grapes selection. The acquisition of the vineyards in Nizza Monferrato came through the efforts of Arturo, beginning with those suitable for Barbera D’Asti and soon to follow Barolo, Barbaresco and Gavi. In more recent times completing the vineyards came with the acquisition of Brachetto and Moscato.

Contratto was the first winery in Italy to make vintage “Metodo Mlassico” sparkling wine. In 150 years of winemaking, Contratto went from producing Moscato and red wine to Spumante Metodo Classico.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Contratto bubbles were requested to the Vatican and the royal houses of Europe. In fact, the wines were exported to the far corners of the British Empire to be enjoyed by ambassadors and colonial governors.

Their historic cellars were designated as UNESCO Heritage Site, covering more than 5,000 square meters. There were built into the heart of the hill in order to protects the small town of Canelli. They were excavated from tuff limestone to a depth of 32 meters. The project took three years of manual work to finish.

Today these cellars maintain a constant annual temperature of 12 to 13 degrees and sufficient natural humidity; it is an ideal environment for bottle fermentation and the slow and steady bottle maturation of “Metodo Classico” sparkling-wines.

Since June 2011 Contratto is officially in the hands of “La Spinetta” winery. With sparkling wine made from its own fruit, Contratto’s ultimate goal is to prove that Northern Italy has the soil and climate to make Spumante wines that rival the top sparkling wines of the world.

Metodo Classico - Millesimato Brut Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Contratto For England Pas Dosé, Metodo Classico Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Contratto For England Rosé Brut Pinot Noir

Contratto Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay

Contratto Bacco d’Oro Brut Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Giuseppe Contratto Riserva Millesimato Brut Contratto De Miranda Moscato, Asti Spumante D.O.C.G. Contratto De Miranda Moscato, Metodo Classico - Moscato d’Asti D.O.C.G.

61

ITALY PIEMONTE- Giuseppe Contratto S.R.L.

www.contratto.it

ITALY PIEMONTE - CORDERO DI MONTEZEMOLO

www.corderodimontezemolo.it When one branch of the family tree ended, the property was passed down to the closest eligible heir Paolo Cordero di Montezemolo, the grandson of the Countess, and father of the current owner Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo, who together with his children Elena and Alberto still continue to personally manage the and take care of the fruit.

Barolo Bricco Gattera vineyards The Monfalletto estate in the district of AnBarolo Enrico VI nunziata was already listed on topographical Barolo Monfalletto maps and early land registers from as far back as the middle ages. Today, the property consists of Barolo Gorette 1.5 L 28 continuous hectares that are being cultivated in every direction around the buildings situated Langhe Nebbiol0 on the hilltops. The vines, which produce the Langhe Rosso Curde traditional local grape varieties (Nebbiolo, Pinot Nero, Nebbiolo, Barbera Dolcetto, Barbera, Arneis), possess an exclusive and highly desirable location, as well as plants Barbera d’Alba of considerable age and a unique and complex Babera d’Alba Superiore Funtani subsoil.

Dolcetto d’Alba Year after year, this prized stretch of land works silently to produce some of the wines that have Langhe Arneis made Piedmont famous all over the world.

Langhe Chardonnay Elioro

Montezemolo Brut Metodo Classico The winery and the farm, following several years of restoration and expansion, is today a perfect

Barolo Chinato symbol and example of integrated architecture, Grappa di Barolo The Monfalletto estate boasts a centuries-old history.

Its beginnings date back to April 3, 1340, when Pietrino Falletti became the owner of the commune of La Morra, which was made possible by a loan granted by the commune of Alba.

The La Morra property, however, was held continuously through 16 generations, from 1340 until the Countess Luigia Falletti di Rodello passed away in 1941.

62

where an age-old, traditional structure merges seamlessly and elegantly with modern innovation.

The soil has always been cultivated by the family using the most effective cultivating techniques while trying to be as least invasive as possible in order to preserve the biodiversity of the land and provide a healthy and ideal environment for those who work and compete for the final quality of the products. Consequently, only fertilizers of organic origin are in managing vine disease. Natural mineral products are used and land is managed with mechanical soil working (plowing, ripping, scarification, mowing and natural grassing) to promote natural sustainability for the local ecosystem.

Castagnole Lanze: Moscato d’Asti Bricco Quaglia, D.O.C.G. Moscato d’Asti Biancospino, D.O.C.G. Barbera d’Asti Cà di Pian, D.O.C.G.` Barbera d’Asti Superiore Bionzo D.O.C. Monferrato Rosso Pin D.O.C.

Nebbiolo, Barbera

“La Spinetta” is actually composed by three wineries. In 1977 was founded the original cellar by Giuseppe and Lidia Rivetti, surrounded by 70 hectare of Moscato and Barbera d’Asti vineyards, located in Castagnole Lanze. Today it’s the heart of their Moscato, Barbaresco and Barbera Cà di Pian production. In 2000 they bought 8 hectares vineyards of the second cellar, in the municipality of Grinzane Cavour, an area with extraordinary microclimate, soil and vineyard exposure where is produced the Barolo Campè. In 2001 “La Spinetta” expanded over the borders of Piedmont and acquired 65 hectares vineyards in Tuscany, between Pisa and Volterra, where they grow Sangiovese, the ambassador of the Tuscan terrain and Colorino, another Tuscan indigenous grape variety.

The vineyards are treated with the utmost care and respect, by using no, or the least possible amount of chemicals and by keeping their production relatively small per hectare. Three times every summer they cut the still green grapes to reduce production quantity and to maximize quality. Not having inherited their land through generations of winemakers, their vineyards were carefully selected; all have south, south-east or south-west exposure.

Barbaresco Gallina D.O.C.G. Barbaresco Starderi D.O.C.G. Barbaresco Valeirano D.O.C.G. Barbaresco Bordini D.O.C.G. Chardonnay Lidia, D.O.C. Sauvignon Langhe Bianco D.O.C. Passito Oro Moscato

Campè: Barolo Campè D.O.C.G. Barolo Garetti D.O.C.G. Barbera d’Alba Gallina D.O.C. Langhe Nebbiolo D.O.C Casanova: Chianti Riserva di Casanova D.OC.G. Il Nero di Casanova Sangiovese I.G.T. Il Colorino di Casanova Toscana I.G.T. Il Gentile di Casanova, Vermentino, Toscana I.G.T. Sassontino Sangiovese I.G.T. Sezzana Sangiovese I.G.T. Olio Toscano di Casanova

63

ITALY PIEMONTE- LA SPINETTA

www.la-spinetta.com

ITALY PIEMONTE - TENUTA ROCCA

www.tenutarocca.com

Chardonnay DOC Langhe Dolcetto d’Alba DOC Vigna Sorì Rocca Barbera d’Alba DOC Tenuta Rocca Barbera d’Alba DOC Vigna Roca Neira Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC Vigna Sorì Ornati Langhe Rosso DOC Ornati Barolo DOCG Tenuta Rocca Barolo DOCG Vigna San Pietro

64

In 1986 brothers Bruno and Gianni Ciravegna founded Tenuta Rocca with the purchase of the Ornati vineyards, its 18th century farmhouse and winery. The estate is located in the heart of Langhe, at Monforte d’Alba in Ornati Italy and the property encompasses 25 acres.

The vineyards planted with Chardonnay, Barbera, Dolcetto, Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo have been modernized and are now producing wines truly symbolic of the Alba and Langhe regions.

More than a decade was spent restoring the property with the brothers enlisting the help of agronomist Gian Piero Romana and renowned enologist Piero Ballario. All of this hard work has resulted in distinguished reviews by Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter and Hugh Johnson.

Cantele is a family run winery located in the heart of Apulia, the land of Negroamaro and Primitivo. It was founded in 1979, when Gianni Cantele after ten years of wine business experience, decided to open a new winery under the family name, together with his sons Augusto and Domenico. In 2003, to meet the growing demand for its wines in Italy and abroad, they opened a new state-ofthe-art winery between the Village of Fra Guagnano and Salice Salentino (the best growing zone in Puglia).

Today, the Cantele family owns 50 hectares planted to vine and the current winemaker Gianni Cantele (one of Augusto’s sons) and the agronomist Cataldo Ferrari manage another 150 hectares. The annually average yield is about 70 quintals per hectare while instead the wine production is approximately of 2 million bottles.

The vineyards are located about 100 meters above sea level, on limestone, clay and siliceous soil. The wind influences and Mediterranean sea proximity create a favorable thermal range where overall a much cooler microclimate is usually associated with these latitudes. Additional, thanks to the sun their vineyards growth with excellent high sugar content.

Chardonnay, I.G.T. Salento Verdeca, I.G.T. Puglia Negroamaro Rosato, I.G.T. Salento Negroamaro, I.G.T. Salento Primitivo, I.G.T. Salento Salice Salentino Riserva, D.O.C. Salice Salentino Merlot, Varius, I.G.T. Puglia Syrah, Varius, I.G.T. Puglia Fiano, Alticelli, I.G.T. Salento Aglianico, Alticelli, I.G.T. Puglia Chardonnay, Teresa Manara I.G.T. Salento Negroamaro, Teresa Manara, I.G.T. Salento Amativo, I.G.T. Salento

Primitivo, Negroamaro

Le Passanti, Fiano Passito, I.G.T. Puglia

65

ITALY PUGLIA - Azienda Vinicola Cantele

www.cantelewines.com

ITALY SICILIA - FAZIO

WPRESTIGE: Pietra Sacra Rosso Riserva Erice D.O.C. Nero d’Avola

RED SELECTION: Nero d’ Avola Torre dei Venti Erice D.O.C. Shiraz Luce d’Oriente Sicilia I.G.T. Merlot Passo dei Punici Sicilia I.G.T. Cabernet Sauvignon CasaSanta Sicilia I.G.T.

www.faziowines.it

The history of the Fazio winery goes back four generations of people dedicated to the wine production.

Fazio lies in a territory which has produced wine for thousands of years and recently obtained the Erice INTERNATIONAL: Denomination (Erice D.O.C.). The Merlot Sicilia I.G.T. vineyards cover a hundred hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia I.G.T. hills of an altitude between 200 and Shiraz Sicilia I.G.T. 500 meters above sea level. Thanks Chardonnay Sicilia I.G.T. to altitude, north wind, sea breezes, Müller Thurgau Sicilia I.G.T. calcareous and clayey soil this area is particularly suitable for good quality INDIGENOUS: vines growth.

Grillo U’Maruso Sicilia I.G.T. Catarratto U’Cantu Sicilia I.G.T. The winery is a modern efficient Nero d’Avola U’Munti Sicilia I.G.T. structure in a perfect Sicilian archiNero d’Avola RossoErice Erice D.O.C. tectural style. In recent years, in fact, it was modernized the structures and CLASSIC: techniques in line with the needs of Nero d’Avola Gabal Sicilia I.G.T. the actual market but in a way who Chardonnay Brusìo Insolia-Sicilia I.G.T. strength the ties between production Nero d’Avola -Merlot Montelimo Sicilia I.G.T. Catarratto-Chardonnay Montelimo Sicilia I.G.T. and this unique territory. Today Fazio winery is one of the most modern and dynamic in the whole of Sicily.

SPARKLING:

WHITE SELECTION: Grillo Aegades Erice D.O.C. Catarratto Calebianche Erice D.O.C. Insolia Levantìo Erice D.O.C. Thurgau Müller Sicilia I.G.T.

Petali Brut Vino Spumante Brut Erice D.O.C. Chardonnay

Petali Moscato Bianco dolce Erice D.O.C.

70

A pilgram’s flask in Majolica. Calabria, 19th Century.

Fish-shaped flasks have been indicated as distinguishing marks of pilgrims at the festival of Rossano Calabro. The flask is characteristic of the ones produced in the regions of Campania and Calabria as well as those from Caltagirone, Sicily.

Fondazione Lungarotti Wine Museum

Š 2012 LUNGAROTTI FOUNDATION

25

ITALY TOSCANA - Castello di Querceto

Il Sole di Alessandro I.G.T.

www.castellodiquerceto.it

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cignale I.G.T.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Il Querciolaia I.G.T.

Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon

La Corte I.G.T. Sangiovese

Cento I.G.T. Sangiovese

Chianti Classico Riserva Il Picchio, D.O.C.G. “Castello di Querceto” winery is located in the northeastern side of the Chianti Chianti Classico Riserva, D.O.C.G. Classico area, in a small valley in the Chianti Classico D.O.C.G.

comune of Greve in Chianti. From 1897 the castle is property of the François family which moved from France to Querceto Tuscany during the XVIII century. Early Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. last century, Carlo François bought the Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G. estate and in 1924 he was one of the 33 founded members of the “Consorzio Spumante François Ier, Chardonnay del Vino Chianti Classico”. In 1978 AlesSpumante François IIeme sandro, Carlo’s grandson, has entered Pinot Nero, Chardonnay in the estate management and from Vin Santo del Chianti Classico the beginning his aim was to raise the characteristics and the potentialities of Grappa, L’Acquavite del Castello the different grapes varieties cultivated in Grappa, L’Acquavite del Castello Riserva different conditions.

Alessandro François following a limited Distillate, L’Arzente del Castello yield production, it goes from 45 to 50 hectolitres per hectare for the Chianti Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Classico and from 35 to 40 for the “crus”.

The cultivation’s aim is to obtain the best quality maintaining an ecologic production, for this reason they prefer using organic fertilizers instead of the chemical ones and therefore fighting phytopathology in a natural and integral way.

The vineyards are located between 400 and 530 metres above sea level and were mostly planted between 1975 and 1985.

Chianti Classico Le Capanne, D.O.C.G.

72

ITALY SICILIA - VIGNETI ZABù

Vigneti Zabù is a fairly young winery set up 5 years ago in the town of Sambuca di Sicilia, one of the most noble areas for Sicilian vinegrowing. The vineyards are situated in the hills above lake Arancio, the water of this lake is a vital nourishment for the vineyards during the hot Summer months and allows the grapes to reach the perfect ripening.

The winery is a local vinegrowers’ Association and an exclusive partner of ours, but very often in Southern Italy Associations like these have wonderful vineyards and up to date tecnology but know very little about markets and consumers’ tastes and have very few business skills.

Last year Zabù became part of the Farnese Group, fulfilling the strategic alliance previously formed with Cantina Cellaro, the whole project headed by winemaker Filippo Baccalaro who had started it all 5 years ago. Recently the winery has set up a new programme of selection of the vineyards to try to further improve the excellent quality of the wines.

Zabu: Rosato Sicilia IGT Grillo Sicila IGT Chardonnay Sicilia IGT Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGT Syrah Sicilia IGT Chiantari: Inzolia Chardonnay Sicilia IGT Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGT Nero d’Avola/Merlot Sicilia IGT Ilpasso: “Il Paso” Rosso Sicilia IGT Riserva: Impari Sicilia IGT Ni’Mia Passito Sicilia IGT

71

ITALY TRENTINO - Concilio

CLASSIC: Chardonnay Trentino D.O.C. Pinot Grigio, Trentino D.O.C. Merlot Trentino D.O.C. Cabernet Sauvignon Trentino D.O.C. Marzemino Trentino D.O.C. Teroldego Rotaliano D.O.C. Schiava Valdadige D.O.C. SELECTION: Chardonnay Trentino D.O.C. Pinot Grigio, Contessa Manci, Trentino D.O.C. Arjent Sauvignon Blanc Trentino D.O.C. Gew端rztraminer Trentino D.O.C. Teroldego Rosato, Vigneti delle Dolomiti I.G.T. Marzemino di Mozart, Trentino D.O.C. Teroldego Rotalaino D.O.C. Braide Mori Vecio, Trentino Rosso D.O.C. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

RESERVE: Chardonnay, Trentino D.O.C. Pinot Nero, Trentino D.O.C. Cabernet Sauvignon, Trentino D.O.C. Merlot Novaline, Trentino D.O.C. Mori Vecio, Trentino D.O.C. NOVELLO: Novello delle Vivene I.G.T., Teroldego SPARKLING: Concilio Metodo Classico Brut Trento D.O.C. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Clarius Chardonnay Brut M端ller Thurgau Brut Lilium Grand Bleu Frizzante Chardonnay

74

www.concilio.it Founded in 1860 by Angelo Grigolli the winery is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Trentino region, with its modern approach and traditional values. Concilio`s motto is: makes quality wines with style and personality.

Concilio is comprised of three modern wineries. The grapes are crushed and the juice vinified in the main cellar of Trento. Here the most up to date equipment is available to cater for the needs of individual grape varieties, such as pneumatic presses, refrigeration units and stainless steel tanks to the controlled temperature fermentation. Maturation and bottling take place in the cellars at Volano, where the company headquarters are located. All Reserve, Selection and Single Vineyard wines are made in the third winery of Concilio, located at Casteller, in the southern outskirts of Trento.

From 620 hectares of its own vineyards situated between 200 and 800 metres above sea level, Concilio produces some 600.000 cases each year. The large differences in microclimate, soils and altitude in this region, make it possible to produce a very broad range of wines and styles, of which each variety grows in conditions ideally suited to its needs.

The present owner is Mr. Giovanni Battista d’Orsi, an agronomist and enologist.

He oversees all wine making processes personally, starting from the gathering of grapes, up to the refinement in French oak casks. Fattoria Casaloste employs exclusively organic methods of farming, as certified by the ICEA (Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification), an organic farming guild. The aim of Giovanni d’Orsi is to produce sublime Chianti. The use of French Oak allows finding a good balance between the oaky taste and fruit, giving to the final product a harmony of sensations both in taste and smell.

Casaloste’s wines are the result of three rules: low quantity production per hectare, supervising the quality of grapes during growing and harvest and continuous monitoring of fermentation, wine-making, and maturing methods. The Fattoria Casaloste stretches for nearly 19 hectares of vineyards, in which the prevailing grape is Sangiovese that covers the 90% of the vines. They produce an average of 60.000 bottles of wines per year.

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G. Don Vincenzo Sangiovese

Rosso Maniero I.G.T. Sangiovese, Cannaiolo

Inversus I.G.T.

Sangiovese, Cannaiolo Nero

Grappa di Vinacce di Chianti Classico Extra Virgin Olive Oil

73

ITALY TOSCANA - FATTORIA CASALOSTE

www.casaloste.it

ITALY TOSCANA - AZIENDA AGRICOLA DIEVOLE

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva Dieulele

www.dievole.it

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva Novecento Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Vendemmia Broccato Toscana I.G.T.

Sangiovese, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Rose Rosato di Sangiovese I.G.T. Bianco Toscana I.G.T.

Trebbiano, Malvasia, Chardonnay

Vinsanto del Chianti Classico D.O.C. Trebbiano, Malvasia Bianca, San Colombaio

Plenum Quintus

Dievole’s Sangiovese, Aglianico

Pinocchio Sicilia I.G.T ., Nero d’Avola Fourplay Sicilia I.G.T.

Nero d’Avola, Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Frappato nero

Rinascimento I.G.T.

Sangiovese and other red grapes

Divertimento I.G.T.

Blend Canaiolo, Mammolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sirah

76

Dievole story arises very long time ago, in 1090 when Dievole’s first two vintners pay six “Denari Lucchesi”, two capons and three loaves of bread for the promise of the divine: the yearly rent for a vineyard of Dieulele. The viticulture in this area dates back to the 11th century.

Today Dievole’s property is extended in 400 acres of land, where just 85 of which are planted in vines. The first step taken to cultivate this genetic legacy was to revisit the past found in the historical memory of the farming families. New masters of wine-growing were brought in to counter environmental uniformity and monotony.

All evaluations, from selecting mother vine stock and clones to vintage planning and innovation in vineyards and wine cellar, are determined by one single objective: uplifting standards in the hope of creating a good wine through character and quality.

ITALY TOSCANA - Castelli del Grevepesa

www.castellidelgrevepesa.it Castelli del Grevepesa was established in 1965 by a small group of 18 winegrowers from Tuscany. Their aim was to create a solid organisation which united in a single shared project several people from the various territories of Chianti Classico, in order to maintain intact the age-old traditions of Tuscan winegrowing, of the territory and of the farming customs. Since its foundation, the producers have pursued the aim of yield high quality wines in observance of the strict laws and bylaws of the Gallo Nero Consortium, carrying out the meticulous selection of the grapes.

Castelli del Grevepesa is the leading producer of Chianti Classico in terms of quantity and quality as well. All the member estates of Castelli del Grevepesa, approximately 150, are scrupulously monitored by agronomists during the year and during the grape harvest, who are responsible for verifying the state of the vineyards on the basis of the seasonal trend. The Castelli del Grevepesa is the only one company in the world that can present such an articulate range of Chianti terroir produced completely from the grapes to the bottles.

SELECTED ESTATE: Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. - Selezione Lamole Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. - Selezione Panzano Chianti Classico D.O.C.G - Selezione Castello di Bibbione, CLEMENTE VII: Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva CASTELGREVE: Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Riserva Chianti D.O.C.G. Rosso Toscano I.G.T. Morellino di Scansano D.O.C.G. Bianco Toscano I.G.T. Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G.

75

ITALY TOSCANA - MEZZEI

NEED LOGO

www.mezzei.????

PHOTO?

Castello di Fonterutoli

(Chianti Classico)

Fonterutoli (Sangiovese) Castello Fonterutoli (Sangiovese) Ser Lapo (Sangiovese) Ser Lapo Riserva Privata (Sangiovese) Siepi (Sangiovese, Merlot) Mix36 (Sangiovese) Poggio Badiola (Sangiovese, Merlot) Philip (Cabernet Sauvignon) Belgvardo

(Maremma Tuscany)

Serrata (Sangiovese, Alicante) Bronzone (Sangiovese) Tenuta Belgvardo (Cabernet Sauvignon) Rosé (Sangiovese, Syrah) Vermentino Codice V (Vermentino) Zisola (Sicily) Zisola (Nero d’Avola) Doppiozeta (Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Cabernet Franc) Effe Emme (Petit Verdot)

76

Belgvardo - Castello di Fonterutoli Zisola The history of the Mazzei family is closely linked to the history of winemaking in Tuscany as well as to the political and cultural history of the entire region. The first documents mentioning the Mazzeis – originally from the winemaking area of Carmignano – date back to the early eleventh century.

Today, after almost six centuries, the Mazzei family – under the guidance of Lapo, who oversees the property with the help of his sons, Filippo and Francesco, - still devotes itself to winemaking, with a constant commitment, an eye towards innovation and a great respect for the land.

Keeping alive the historical and traditional family values, adapting them to the demands of today’s marketplace while examining the opportunities offered by technological innovations: these are the objectives towards which the Mazzei family is guiding the company.

Recent developments include: the decision to adopt the most advanced systems for environmental protection (starting with generating their own energy) and the creation of a true winemaking Group, through the acquisition of vineyards in two of the most promising areas in Italy: Maremma and Southeast Sicily.

ITALY TOSCANA - Chianti Geografico

www.chiantigeografico.it

Chianti Classico Geografico D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico Lucignano D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico Molinlungo D.O.C.G.

Contessa di Radda,

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G. Grappa di Chianti Classico In 1961, when the name Chianti was being most overused, a group of 17 winegrowers established a new association with the intention of enhancing the reputation of Chianti wine show why Tuscan vineyards are part of an international elite. The vineyards of the 200 growers of the “Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico” are located in the most prestigious Tuscan production zones. They cover 571 hectares (1410 acres) of which 486 hectares (1200 acres) are registered as D.O.C.G., the highest legal designation of quality for ltalian wine.

The aim of “Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico” is to produce wines by respecting tradition and history in order to produce wines which personify their individual growing zones and at the same time satisfy the consumer’s tastes and expectations. They have always focused on maintaining the excellence of the territory of origin of their products, by constantly pursuing the quality of the various denominations that they produce and which are acknowledged by the market, enhancing its value with a distribution system capable of capitalising on the work performed.

“Agricoltori del Chianti Geografico” is actually composed by four brands: Geografico, Castello di Tricerchi, Borgo alla Terra and Le Preselle.

Chianti Classico Riserva Montegiachi D.O.C.G. Chianti Colli senesi Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva D.O.C.G. Torri Chianti Trecipressi D.O.C.G. Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G. Pulleraia I.G.T.

Merlot

FerraioloI.G.T.

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Cerraia D.O.C.G. Le Mire Rosso, Sangiovese di Toscana D.O.C.G. Le Mire Bianco, Bianco di ToscanaI.G.T. Solemiro Rosso, Sangiovese di Toscana I.G.T. Solemiro Bianco, Bianco di Toscana I.G.T. Vinsanto del Chianti, Vinsanto del Chianti D.O.C. CASTELLO DI TRICERCHI Brunello di Montalcino Geografico D.O.C.G. Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Sant’Antimo D.O.C. Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C. BORGO ALLA TERRA: Chianti Colli Senesi D.O.C.G. Vernaccia di San Giminiano Borgo alla Terra D.O.C.G. LE PRESELLE: Morellino di Scansano D.O.C.G. Vermentino Campo Vernino I.G.T.

77

ITALY TOSCANA - Podere la Marronaia

www.marronaia.com The Podere la Marronaia is own by Dei family since 2000 when they bought the estate consisting in an old house and lands cultivated with olives and grapes. Each family’s member has been directly involved in the renovation of the house.

From the beginning they decided to join the organic system for the cultivation of grapes and olives.

Two years after the winery Chianti Colli Senesi D.O.C.G. Capriforno purchased, the family gathered the first fruits, they started to comIntenso della Marronaia, I.G.T. Rosso Toscano mercialize the products in bottles, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot starting with extra virgin olive oil Pico Della Marronaia, I.G.T. Rosso Toscano and the typical wines of the area: Merlot, Sangiovese Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Quattrorsi Della Marronaia Chianti Colli Senesi. Over the San Gimignano Rosso D.O.C. Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot past few years they have added four more wines using mainly Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G. autochthonous grapes vines of the territory.

Visila Della Marronaia, Vernaccia di San Gimignano D.O.C.G.

80

ITALY TOSCANA - La Gerla

www.lagerlamontalcino.com La Gerla winery was founded in 1976 by Sergio Rossi. It’s a small winery which produces just four type of wines, one Extra Virgin Olive Oil and one grappa of Brunello di Montalcino; for a total amount of 70.000 bottles per year. La Gerla is situated at 320 metres above sea level, on the gentle slopes below Montalcino, in the municipality of Canalicchio in the heart of Tuscany. This small wine estate has established itself as one of the great Cru in this area, delineated by the Orcia and Ombrone valleys.

The estate is composed by 11.5 hectares of vineyards, located in two different areas, both within the confines of Montalcino territory: Canalicchio (north east) and Castelnuovo dell’Abate (south east). La Gerla cellar can therefore draw Sangiovese grapes from different holdings, which lie on opposite sides of the hill of Montalcino. The only one grown grape variety is Sangiovese Grosso.

The dry and cool summer microclimate allows progressive and slow grapes maturation that builds elegant, intense and noble fragrances in wines.

Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Brunello di Montalcino “Riserva gli Angeli” D.O.C.G. Riserva Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C. Birba I.G.T. Toscana La Gerla, Grappa di Brunello La Gerla, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

79

ITALY TOSCANA - Podere Poggio Scalette

www.poggioscalette.it The history of Podere Poggio Scalette started in 1991 when Vittorio Fiore and his wife Assjè di Marcorà acquired several plots of land on the hills of Greve in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico Appellation.

The estate was enlarged in 1996 with the addition of an adjacent property endowed with functional cellars and Il Carbonaione I.G.T. Sangiovese di Lamole -ample working spaces that creating, with this acquisition, a 40 hectare Poggio Scalette Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. property sub-divided, where only 15 hectares are planted with vines.

Capogatto I.G.T. The vineyards of Podere Poggio Scalette Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, are located in a strip of land between Petit Verdot 350 and 550 m.a.s.l. The property takes Grappa di Carbonaione its name from the configuration of the hillside slopes, characterized by lovely dry stone walls which sustain terraces of varying sizes. On these terraces vines and olive trees are planted according to the characteristics of the soil; seen from afar they give the impression of a series of staircase steps which climb the slopes of the hill of Ruffoli. In a portion of this land, called “Carbonaione” are planted Sangiovese vines that have reached the age of 80 years. These are a rare and almost unique example of Tuscan wine of this age which consists mainly of one component of the large family of Sangiovese, known as “Sangiovese di Lamole”.

82

ITALY TOSCANA - AZIENDA AGRICOLA PERTIMALI SASSETTI LIVIO

www.pertimalisassetti.it

For over a century the Pertimali estate has been held by the Sassetti family and from the beginning they has been producing wine in their properties called Montosoli hill which is one of Montalcino’s prime cru and also one of the most favourable terroirs for Sangiovese in the area. The property owns 16 hectars of vineyards, 12 destined to the production of Brunello di Montalcino. Livio Sassetti has renovated and extended the vineyards, retaining the genetic material of the original vines and preserving their characteristics. In 1967 he is among the founders of Consortium of Brunello di Montalcino. In 1999 The Sassetti family purchased a property in the Tuscan Maremma, La Querciolina, within the DOC Montecucco. Today, both wineries are managed by Lorenzo Sassetti, Livio’s son, who is focused in continuing his family’s winemaking tradition.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Fili di Seta Rosso di Toscana Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

Maremma Toscana Istriciata Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo

Maremma Toscana IGT Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese Grosso

Montecucco Sangiovese DOC Moscadello di Montalcino DOC Vin Santo

Trebbiano, Malvasia

Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva 100%

81

ITALY TOSCANA - POGGIO AL TESORO

www.poggioaltesoro.it

Solosole Vermentino - Bolgheri D.O.C. Cassiopea Rosato - Toscana I.G.T. Cabernet Franc, Merlot)

Mediterra Toscana I.G.T.

Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Sondraia - Bolgheri D.O.C. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)

Dedicato a Walter - Toscana I.G.T. Cabernet Franc

84

Poggio al Tesoro was founded in 2001and it’s a partnership between Allegrini, the leading wine producer in the Valpolicella area, and Leonardo Lo Cascio, a well-known entrepreneur in the distribution of fine Italian wines throughout the United States.

The cellar is located in the comune of Castagneto Carducci where in 1994 was established the Bolgheri D.O.C. appellation. Due to the particular characteristics of the soil and micro climate sunny, dry and moderately windy, the grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in this region grow well and thrive.

The estate owns 70 hectares in different vineyard sites, this allows for a different combination of grapes and microclimates and therefore to produce wines that express the full potential and elegance of the Bolgheri terroir, with additional complexity and depth.

One of the main projects undertaken at Poggio al Tesoro was the study of the Estate’s soil type and climate, so that only the vines planted were those most suited to the microclimatic conditions.

The Poggio Maestrino’s estate covers 20 hectares at an altitude that ranges from 350 to 450 m.a.s.l., in the most prestigious wine area of Maremma. This celebrated area in the south of Toscany is dedicated to the production of Morellino di Scansano.

The history of Poggio Maestrino and its territory, embeds its roots in the EtruscanRoman period. Starting from the late eighteenth century, the municipalities around Scansano have been submitted to a considerable demographic rise, extending the perimeters of the residential areas.

This phenomenon has a fundamental role in the subsequent wine-growing development of the entire Maremma, a farming practice which continues to rise over the centuries until the boom of the Morellino di Scansano. Today this red wine is one of the most prestigious of the region, ratified in 1992 by the foundation of the Protection Consortium and starting from the 2007 vintage with the recognition of the DOCG production regulations. The vines of Poggio Maestrino are grafted into a ground which is rather rocky, gravely, shallow and arid.

These are characteristics highly suited to vine cultivation.

The winery average production is 70.000 bottles per year.

Morellino di Scansano Spiaggiole Morellino di Scansano Riserva Spiaggiole

83

ITALY TOSCANA - Poggio Maestrino Spiaggiole

www.poggiomaestrino.it

ITALY TOSCANA - San Polo Brunello di Montalcino D.O.C.G.

www.poggiosanpolo.it

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G. From 2000, Fertonani family, owners Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C. Mezzopane, Toscana I.G.T. Sangiovese, Merlot

Rubio, Rosso di Montalcino I.G.T. Sangiovese

Grappa di Vinacce di Brunello di Montalcino

86

of Azienda Poggio San Polo follows the philosophy of natural production intended as complete absence of herbicidal chemicals in production, while the grass is eliminated using traditional mechanical systems. Moreover they do not use chemical fertilizer, but only organic. Pesticides treatments are effected only with copper sulphate and sulphur (the most ancient and natural products always used in viticulture). The idea behind San Polo was to maximize the potential of terroir, so as improve the quality of Montalcino’s wines.

The winery own 4.6 hectares of vineyards entirely dedicated to produces Brunello di Montalcino who are trained according to the spurred cordon method (4.464 plants per hectare), and the exposure is south south-east. The plots of San Polo enjoys exceptional exposure, location and geological formation, which makes this allotments particularly adapted to produce high quality wines.

ITALY TOSCANA - Rocca di Castagnoli

www.roccadicastagnoli.it The historic roots of the Rocca di Castagnoli estate dates back as far as the Early Middle Ages, in fact have been found a series of document concerns the sale of a holding called Stielle, which today is one of the vineyard on the Estate. In the 1700’s, under the management of the Tempi family, Castagnoli was one of the most celebrated estates in the area. At the end of 1800’s Castagnoli property passed to the Ricasoli family.

In 1924 the Rocca di Castagnoli, together with other distinguished wineries of the areas, founds the Consortium of the Classic Chianti wine.

In 1982 the estate was settled by the current ownership and has undergone important extensive renovations. It has been also introduced modern winemaking practices in the vineyards and cellars.

The village of Castagnoli rises in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, nestled among woods, vineyards, olives and rows of cypress trees. Today, the Estate produces, under the watchful eye of winemaker Maurizio Alongi, roughly 200,000 bottles per year of premium wines from the 90 hectares of vineyards belonging to the property with altitudes that range from 380 to 860 m.a.s.l..

The clones of Sangiovese have been the object of careful research conducted with University institutes: 134 clones have been analysed, then reduced to 19 and finally to 4. Among these, for the production of Chianti Classico they use their own clone of Sangiovese.

Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico Reserva Poggio a’ Frati, Merlot Le Pratola Cabernet Sauvignon Buriano Chardonnay Molino delle Balze Stielle Rosso di Toscana

Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Grappa La Stella Grappa di Sangiovese

85

ITALY TOSCANA - Terrabianca

www.terrabianca.com

Campaccio “Selezione” Riserva Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

Campaccio

Sangiovese, Cabernet

Ceppate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Cipresso

Sangiovese

Chianti Classico Riserva Croce DO.C.G. Sangiovese, Canaiolo

Chianti Classico Scassino D.O.C.G. Sangiovese, Canaiolo

Il Tesoro Merlot

La Fonte

Sangiovese

Il Fior di Fino rosso

Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot

Il Fior di Fino bianco Malvasia, Trebbiano

Grappa “La Bomba d’Oro” Riserva Il Tesoro, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

88

Terrabianca winery was established in 1988-89 when Roberto Guldener and his family moved from Switzerland to the municipality of Radda in Chianti, in the heart of Tuscany. He started makes wines in 1988 with the grapes of the old vines and step by step he planted the new vines. The estate is composed by 124 hectares with calcareous soil and strata of chalk, sand and clay; ideal for top-quality grape growing.

The vineyards are surrounded by olive groves and woods, and lie at altitudes between 250 and 500 meters above sea level, with ideal exposures (south and southeast). The grapes varieties are Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Canaiolo, Chardonnay, Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano and produce a total of 350.000 bottles a year.

Almost in 1998 they acquired a second property, “Il Tesoro”, consisting in 106 hectares in the mineral-rich Maremma, now increasingly fashionable in the wine world. Beside growing superb Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes this estate have got 4,000 olive trees, which are over 350 years old, yielding unbelievable extra virgin olive oil.

ITALY TOSCANA - Tenuta di Capraia

www.tenutadicapraia.com Tenuta di Capraia is owned by the Cali family of Rocca di Castagnoli who purchased this historical winery with very ancient roots it in 1998. The Estate is located in the centre of Castellina in Chianti, an area highly suited to the production of the best red Tuscan wines.

The tufaceous sands alternating with classic clayey soils give very good grapes ripening that confer great power, structure and elegance to the wines of this area.

The farm is composed of 123 hectares with altitudes that range from 280 to 330 meters above sea level. The vine-planted land, all Classic Chianti, amounts to 45 hectares and another 10 hectares are reserved for cultivating olive trees. The total average production is 150.000 bottles per year.

The winery only makes two wines: Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva.

Both are made with grapes from 25 year old vines, fermented in stainless steel and then aged in oak barrel for 15 months.

With a further 6 months in bottle prior to release for the Classico and 12 months for the Classico Reserva.

Chianti Classico Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva Capraia

87

Our Research And Development Department.

109