Marsala Dolce Superiore 2017<br /><br />TYPE: Fortified Wine<br />CLASSIFICATION: DOC Marsala Superiore Dolce<br />YEAR OF FORTIFICATION: 2017<br />HARVEST: Manual harvest, from mid-September, of over-ripened grapes on the vine, to build a grape with a high and ripe sugar and polyphenol content<br />VINIFICATION: Energetic extraction forces come into play through the use of the traditional wine press to create musts loaded with colour, high dry extracts and extreme<br />marine flavour. Fermentation in cement, punctuated by continuous micro-oxygenation, which continues into post-fermentation, preparing the wine for the encounter with<br />alcohol, to initiate the first 'act of giving DOC Marsala'.<br />INNAMORATION: Encounter between wine, siphon (grape must giving DOC Marsala mutated - i.e. whose fermentation has been stopped - added with ethyl alcohol of vine<br />origin), cooked must and a small percentage of alcohol<br />AGING METHOD: 4 years. A well-balanced and pleasant Marsala, the oenological synthesis of a journey among oak woods of many shapes and sizes in the greatness of<br />the Florio Cellars<br />ALCOHOL CONTENT: 18% vol (36 PROOF)<br />SUGAR CONTENT: 108 g/l<br />ANGEL'S SHARE: 7%<br />SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14° - 16°C<br />GASTRONOMIC MATCHES: Dark chocolate<br />METHOD OF STORAGE: In a cool, not excessively humid place, protected from light<br />DURATION: Marsala that, if stored in suitable cellars, has<br />practically no time limits<br />NUMBER OF BOTTLES PRODUCED: 13.833<br />

TYPOLOGY: Dry Gin<br /><br />PRODUCTION AREA: Schiavon<br /><br />RAW MATERIAL: Juniper berries, Pink Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Sweet Orange peels, Cardamom and Coriander seeds.<br /><br />DISTILLATION: artisanal with Crysopea, vacuum bain-marie still.<br /><br />COLOUR: clear and transparent<br /><br />AROMA: lively citrus notes of pink grapefruit and sweet orange on the nose.<br /><br />PAIRINGS: neat with ice to understand its freshness. Mixed perfectly with Fentimans Premium Indian Tonic Water<br /><br />FLAVOUR: in the mouth the lemon gives freshness while juniper and bitter orange give deep intensity. retro-olfactory perceptions tickle the palate with touches of cardamom<br />and coriander.<br /><br />NOTES: Poli is a historic company with traditional and innovative installations. I 12 Cavalieri ancient still made entirely of copper, one of the rare ones still existing,<br />composed of 12 small boilers with flowing steam in a discontinuous cycle, ideal for distilling marc from red grapes. Athanor plant with two bain-marie boilers, a classic<br />design installed in 2001 used for the distillation of grapes, fruit and wine. Crisopea plant with two vacuum bain-marie boilers, installed in 2009 after years of research. Used<br />for the distillation of pomace from white grapes, considered the most innovative plant in operation today for the production of Grappa.<br />

POLI<br />BARRIQUE<br />SOLERA<br />FAMILY 18-98<br /><br />Grappa Riserva aged using the 'solera' method, desired by Toni Poli (1919-2001) and handed down to his sons. The 'Solera di Famiglia 18-98' is made up of 98 barriques:<br />starting from 2001, it blends various vintages of Grappa into a harmonious blend, the youngest of which is aged for at least 18 months. Over the years, this results in a<br />Grappa that embodies the memory of time.<br /><br />Grappa Riserva aged using the Solera method, distilled by flowing steam.<br />Its aroma is reminiscent of a wooden box filled with chocolate, vanilla, liquorice and<br />freshly roasted coffee beans.<br /><br />55% alc./vol. - 700 ML<br />

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THE EMBLEM OF RUINART TASTE<br /><br />The Ruinart icon embodies the purity and aromatic freshness of Chardonnay.<br /><br />Several Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims.<br />100% Chardonnay from various vintages (20 to 25% of which are reserve wines from the previous 2 years).<br /><br />It rests 2 years on the lees in the cellar<br /><br />The colour is a beautiful pale golden yellow. On the nose fresh fruit and exotic fruits (pineapple), notes of lime and white fruits (white peach). A soft and harmonious attack<br />on the palate with a very refreshing mineral finish.<br /><br />Seafood and shellfish. Perfect with a sea bass tartare or sea bream or sole.<br />

Nocino di S.Giovanni liqueur: Obtained from an infusion of Santa Massenza grappa and sugar and green walnuts hand-picked by us in June in Santa Massanza and the<br />Bleggio area, macerated for 90 days and aged in oak barrels.<br /><br />It is the oldest liqueur in Italy (about 1000 years old) and is widespread in all regions.<br /><br />Maceration time: 90 days<br />Ageing: Matured in small oak barrels.<br />Alcohol content: 28°.<br />Bottle volume: 0.70<br />Serving temperature: 9/10° pleasant served chilled<br />

<br />Reserva Heredad<br />Reserva Heredad was created to express style, in the world of top of the range sparkling wines. We make it with the objective of offering an elegant, versatile Cava. To do<br />this, we select only the very best wines from each vintage, which will then age in bottle, in contact with the lees, for more than 30 months. This ageing ends when the winery<br />expert gives every bottle the magic touch with the last poignettage or shake of the wrist, which intensi- fies the contact of the lees with the wine, and creates a more<br />complex bouquet.<br /><br />THE VINEYARDS<br />The grapes are 100% hand harvested and transported to the winery in 25kg capacity self draining plastic boxes to prevent grape damage, and thereby avoiding the<br />possibility that the juice might oxidise, with a consequent loss of freshness.<br /><br /><br />IN THE CELLAR<br />The must for Reserva Heredad comes from the lightest pressing of the grapes. We only use the first 50% of the juice pressed. This is known as the flower must, as it is<br />the most aromatic and delicate. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled low temperature of between 14 and 16°C, to retain the primary<br />aromas of the grapes. The blend for Reserva Heredad is made up of nine different wines, each one vinified in separate tanks. The magic of the blend is in ensuring that each<br />one lends its own touch of character to the whole. Macabeo is the dominant grape in Reserva Heredad, contributing acidity and freshness. It also allows the wine to age<br />well, during the 30 months or more that it will be in contact with the lees. Both the first and the second fermentations are carried out using our own selected yeast strains.<br />These give structure, softness on the palate, more complex aromas (honey, dried fruits and flowers), as well as an elegant and persistent mousse. Before disgorgement we<br />give each bottle a last sharp shake, or twist of the wrist, known as a poignettage, lifting the yeast cells from the side of the bottle, and mixing them once more with the<br />wine, thus intensifying the element of autolysis. The riddling or turning of all the bottles of Reserva Heredad is done by hand and in pupitres.<br /><br /><br />IN GLASS<br />Straw yellow in colour, with a small, fine, plentiful mousse. The opening aromas are of the ageing on lees, lightly smokey, with touches of biscuit or bread, which are<br />followed by hints of honey, fruit and flower petals. The palate is excellent, fruity and full of flavour, with dried fruits from the lees ageing, but very elegant, giving the drinker a<br />delightful sense of abundance.<br /><br /><br />ON THE TABLE<br />This Cava defines elegant refreshment, even in its presentation. It is a perfect companion to truffle influenced dishes, such as truffle oil drizzled pastas. White fish - sole or<br />monkfish à la meunière, or even traditional Mediterranean casseroles are perfect companions, as are cooked or cured hams, and soft white cheeses such as brie or<br />camembert. It marries perfectly with meat dishes, such as fillet of venison slow braised in a shallot sauce.<br />

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Bordiga Amaro St. Hubertus 70 cl / 38°<br /><br />Why it is different<br /><br />Bordiga's Amaro Riserva St. Hubertus is counted among the best bitters in the Italian tradition. It represents the apotheosis of the distillery's artisan and zealous approach<br />to quality. The starting point is the highest quality herbs and flowers that are selected by expert mountaineers in the alpine landscape of the Cuneo valleys. Bordiga is a very<br />special distillery, specialising in rigour and respect for tradition. Its strong point is the medicinal alpine herbs still harvested by hand and dried at high altitudes by mountain<br />people in an uncontaminated environment. This means that the botanicals used are spontaneous, and therefore intrinsically organic. They are harvested without the aid of<br />engines, without pesticides, fertilisers or fungicides and, above all, with great attention to product quality and respect for the environment. Each production, just like in the<br />past, is totally conditioned by the changing seasons and climate. Once harvested, the herbs are meticulously checked by the Master distillers who deliver only the best for<br />processing.<br /><br />How I drink it<br />To be consumed neat, with or without ice.<br />

Rhum Rhum Blanc<br />Rhum Rhum Marie Galante<br /><br />70 cl / 41 °<br />Typology: Pure Single Rhum Agricole<br />Raw material: Pure cane juice<br />Fermentation: Own selected yeasts<br />Method of production: Pot Still distillation<br />Box: Yes<br />Why it is different<br /><br />Rhum Rhum Blanc 41 ° is the Pure Single Agricole Rhum produced from an ancient variety of sugar cane, the Rouge B47.259, almost disappeared from the Antilles. Once<br />perfectly ripe, the canes are cut by hand with traditional 'coutelas' and transported to the distillery on 'cabrouets' pulled by bulls. The freshly pressed juice is not diluted, as<br />is usual in the production of rhum agricoles; fermentation takes place in open vats at a controlled temperature and lasts up to 5/6 days. After distillation there is a long<br />period of rest in steel vats, lasting up to a year, during which the alcohol content is slowly lowered. Rhum Rhum Blanc is bottled at 41°.<br /><br />How I drink it:<br />Rhum Rhum Blanc 41° is very pleasant in the classic Ti' Punch with a very small addition of sugar. Excellent for classic cocktails such as the Mary Pickford.<br /><br />Focus:<br />In the mid-2000s, Luca Gargano realised a dream he had nurtured for years, that of producing the best rum in the world. To do so, he enlisted the help of maestro Gianni<br />Vittorio Capovilla and together they chose the enchanting island of Marie Galante, where at the time the best possible terroir could be found in the Caribbean. A first still was<br />installed at the Bielle distillery in 2005 and the second in 2007: two Müller bain-marie stills with a capacity of 300 and 1200 litres. The fresh, undiluted cane juice ferments<br />slowly in stainless steel cuves.<br />

Chartreuse VEP. Verte<br />Chartreuse France<br /><br />1 lt / 54°<br />Typology: Liqueur<br />Raw material: Alcohol, herbs, spices, aromas, sugar, honey<br />Method of production: Pot Still Distillation &amp; Infusion<br />Ageing: Continental<br />Box: Yes<br />Why it is different<br /><br />Green Chartreuse VEP is an extremely long aged liqueur, technically the most aged liqueur on the market. A Green Chartreuse with over 15 years of ageing, in small<br />barrels.<br /><br />How to drink it:<br />To be enjoyed as the great end-of-meal liqueur that it is, in fact served at the end of meals in many Michelin-starred restaurants around the world.<br /><br />Focus:<br />Chartreuse means Voiron to many. For more than 100 years, the French town in Haute-Savoie has been the home of the much-loved liqueur of the Carthusian fathers. The<br />Voiron site was built at the end of the 19th century as a logistical base for production, which was carried out in the historic Fourvoire distillery in Saint Laurent Le Pont,<br />destroyed by a landslide in 1935. From 1903, however, the monks had to flee, due to immediate expulsion from the French state, and took refuge in Spain, in Tarragona,<br />where production continued. After returning to France in 1930, and especially after the landslide that destroyed the old distillery, production was transferred to Voiron, where<br />the legendary underground Chartreuse 'caves' can still be visited today.<br />