TYPE: Bolgheri Sassicaia D.O.C. Sassicaia<br />PRODUCTION AREA: loc. Vecchio Frantoio - Bolgheri ( Livorno ).<br />VINE: Cabernet Sauvignon 85 %, Cabernet Franc 15 %.<br />SOIL TYPE: The land on which the vineyards used for the production of this wine are located is included in the territorial delimitation of the DOC SASSICAIA. They show<br />diverse and composite morphological characteristics, with a strong presence of calcareous areas rich in marl, as well as stones (from which the wine takes its name) and<br />partially clayey. The production facilities are located at an altitude between 100 and 300 metres above sea level, with a west/south-west exposure.<br />VINIFICATION: Grapes are selected using a sorting table to eliminate impurities and any presence of millerandage. Soft and delicate pressing and destemming of the<br />grapes, taking care not to break the integrity of the berries. Subsequent spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of around 28°/30°C<br />(without any inoculation of yeasts). Maceration lasted 11-12 days for the Cabernet Franc and 13-14 days for the Cabernet Sauvignon. Frequent pumping over in the open air<br />and repeated délestage operations during alcoholic fermentation resulted in elegant, well-structured musts with an excellent aromatic component. Malolactic fermentation<br />was then completed, again in steel and completely spontaneous, and was completed at the end of November, after which the must was introduced into wood.<br />TRAINING SYSTEM: spurred cordon (very low yield of grapes per vine).<br />COLOUR: Intense ruby red.<br />BOUQUET: the nose expresses itself on hints of ripe red fruits, berries and cola, herbs and toasted almonds<br />PAIRINGS: Deliciously complements refined main courses of red meat or game. Excellent with grilled meat, roast and fillet of beef or with traditional Tuscan dishes based<br />on wild boar.<br />TASTE: on the palate, the taste is austere, rich and compact. It shows a sustained body and a good acid component. It progresses on notes of dried fruit, with a deep,<br />persistent finish.<br />DESCRIPTION: The name of Tenuta San Guido is inextricably linked to the origins of a famous wine that is considered one of the best wines in the world, Sassicaia. Since<br />1968, the year in which the first vintage was marketed, Sassicaia has achieved unexpected worldwide fame, growing year by year. The Tenuta San Guido, named after San<br />Guido della Gherardesca who lived in the 13th century, is a historic winery in the Bolgheri area, located along the Etruscan coast from Livorno to Grosseto in the Tuscan<br />Maremma. Covering a total area of around 2500 hectares, the company can currently count on ninety hectares under vine, including 75 hectares dedicated exclusively to the<br />production of Sassicaia, the latter being the brainchild of Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta, who wanted to create a great Bordeaux-style wine. After moving to the<br />Tuscan estate in the second half of the 20th century, he began experimenting, planting a few cuttings of French vine varieties in an area that had hitherto been completely<br />unknown from a viticultural point of view. He managed to understand the potential of the Bolgheri area and of the very land on which he had planted the cuttings, which had<br />unique characteristics in terms of microclimate, very similar to the Graves and Bordeaux areas, and a stony soil, a sassicaia in fact, to which this extraordinary wine owes<br />its name. The quality of the product has allowed Sassicaia to achieve an unparalleled record: it is the first Italian wine from a specific winery to have a reserved DOC. The<br />Bolgheri Sassicaia appellation belongs exclusively to the Tenuta San Guido of the Incisa della Rocchetta family: the existing regulations in fact state that the area of<br />production of Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC is limited to the Sassicaia estate and that the grapes must consist of a minimum of 80% Cabernet Sauvigno.<br /><br />AGEING: At the end of malolactic fermentation the wine was put into French oak barriques, (one third new wood and the rest first and second passage) where it spent a<br />period of 24 months maturing, always keeping the masses separated by vineyard provenance and monitored in the long selection process. The selected masses were<br />blended at the end of December, i.e. a month and a half before bottling and subsequent ageing in glass before release.<br />

TYPE: Red wine<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Côtes-du-Rhône<br />VINE: Grenache, Syrah<br />SOIL TYPE: Clayey and calcareous soil.<br />VINIFICATION: The grapes are completely destemmed. Racking lasts about 15 days and favours a good tannic structure.<br />COLOUR: garnet red<br />PERFUME: aromas of red fruits (cherries) and spices (liquorice and pepper)<br />FLAVOUR: wine of great structure. Firm and silky tannins<br />

<br /><br />TYPE: Cognac<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Jarnac<br />DISTILLATION: Once harvested, the grapes are placed on racks to extract the juice and pulp. This very important stage is carried out slowly in an ancestral manner with the<br />help of ancient water piston presses, which respect the crushing of the grapes to allow the juices to pass through the skins. The wines produced are carefully distilled in a<br />still, made by artisans, refined in a copper mass which is indispensable for obtaining refined eaux-de-vie. A double distillation of the wines gives rise to the prestigious and<br />incomparable spirit that is COGNAC.<br />VINE: Colombard and Ugni Blanc<br />COLOUR: amber gold<br />BOUQUET: An explosion of scents arrives on the nose with a continuous crescendo, among which fruit aromas, hints of vanilla and walnuts are recognisable<br />PAIRINGS: to be enjoyed in the evening in a moment of relaxation<br />TASTEIn the mouth it is overpoweringly persistent, intense and delicate at the same time<br />DESCRIPTION: The alembic, of artisanal manufacture, was built and refined from a mass of raw copper. Charentaise' distillation concentrates the wine's most delicate<br />aromas and flavours, a traditional method dating back to the 18th century. The 'Les Bergeronnettes' vineyard comprises 25 hectares located in the 'Grande Champagne 1er<br />cru de Cognac'(AOC).<br />AGING: Minimum 25 years in oak barrels.<br />

<br />TYPE: Cognac<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Jarnac<br />DISTILLATION: Once harvested, the grapes are placed on racks to extract the juice and pulp. This very important stage is carried out slowly in an ancestral manner with the<br />help of ancient water piston presses, which respect the crushing of the grapes to allow the juices to pass through the skins. The wines produced are carefully distilled in a<br />handcrafted still, refined in a copper mass, which is indispensable for obtaining refined eaux-de-vie. A double distillation of the wines gives rise to the prestigious and<br />incomparable spirit that is COGNAC.<br />VINE: Colombard and Ugni Blanc<br />COLOUR: amber gold<br />BOUQUET: The bouquet is sweet with hints of vanilla<br />PAIRINGS: to be drunk slowly, savouring every aromatic nuance<br />FLAVOUR: the taste is round, soft and enchanting, but above all it is refined and persuasive, endowed with a superfine class<br />DESCRIPTION: The artisan-made still was built and refined from a mass of raw copper. Charentaise' distillation concentrates the wine's most delicate aromas and flavours,<br />a traditional method dating back to the 18th century. The 'Les Bergeronnettes' vineyard comprises 25 hectares located in the 'Grande Champagne 1er cru de<br />Cognac'(AOC).<br />AGING: minimum 12 years in oak barrels.<br />

<br /><br />TYPE: Bas Armagnac<br />PRODUCTION AREA Laujuzan<br />DISTILLATION: 75% continuous distillation, 25% double distillation (pot still)<br />VINE: Ugni Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard<br />COLOURBrilliant and slightly amber-coloured<br />AROMA: particularly spicy aromas with hints of oak<br />FLAVOUR: A complex Armagnac whose flavour is perfectly balanced and marked by great roundness. Notes of gingerbread and fruit emerge with a delicate finish<br />characterised by elements of oak.<br />DESCRIPTION: Samalens has 8 stills, 4 continuous stills that have existed since before 1900 and 4 double distillation stills installed in 1973.the wines, all selected, come<br />almost entirely from the region bordered by Bas Armagnac and a small territory traditionally known as Gran Bas Armagnac<br />AGING: A minimum of 8 years in oak casks from Gascony.<br />

TYPE: Armagnac Ténarèze<br />PRODUCTION AREA Le Rounagle<br />DISTILLATION: continuous<br />VINE: Ugni Blanc, Colombard, Folle Blanche, Baco Blanc<br />COLOUROld gold<br />BOUQUET: On the nose, floral and fruity notes, the attack is broad, delicate tannic notes.<br />PAIRINGS: an Armagnac that deserves a slow tasting, worthy of its ageing and of the Maître de chais' patience in elaborating this wonderful elixir<br />TASTE: An Armagnac that is very easy to drink on the palate, floral with a woody finish due to ageing in French oak barrels.<br />DESCRIPTION: Rounagle is located in Larroque sur L' Osse in Ténarèze situated in the north-west of the Armagnac regions, near the town of Condom Wine for distillation<br />has been produced here for centuries as the land rich in limestone clay is known throughout the region for the production of very aromatic white wines The previous owners<br />sold their production in bulk to consolidate the blends of the négotiants This is how Hugues discovered the very high quality of the product during a business visit, He<br />decided to buy Rounagle These Armagnacs are extremely fruity and expressive, with a long and decisive finish that fully satisfies any palate.<br />AGING: A minimum of 4 years in oak casks.<br />

<br /><br />TYPE: Rhum Agricole Single Cask Exclusive for Meregalli Spirits*.<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Domaine De l'Acajou<br />RAW MATERIAL: Bleue cane only<br />DISTILLATION: Column stills<br />COLOUR: Mahogany<br />BOUQUET: The nose offers intense notes of fruit, orange marmalade, prunes and banana flambée Once opened, it offers notes of leather, vanilla, spices and dried fruit, nuts<br />in particular.<br />TASTE: on the palate predominantly fruity notes such as white grapes and dates, spicy hints of cloves and cinnamon, rounded off by coffee and vanilla.<br />TASTING NOTES: On the finish, warm, mouth-watering notes (chocolate, tarte tatin) invite one to taste. This aromatic profile is confirmed with intensity in the mouth.<br />DESCRIPTION: Maison Clément produces since 1887 Rhum Vieux Agricole respecting the rules of A O C Homère Clément was the first to use the purity and richness of<br />the cane juice that are still essential in the production of a Rhum perfectly natural After fermentation it is distilled and placed in small barrels of American oak in order to<br />obtain an incomparable finesse.<br />AGEING: Aged 5 years in oak barrels (VSOP) and at least one year in barrels of Sassicaia.<br />

TYPE: Gin<br />PRODUCTION AREA: schiavon<br />RAW MATERIAL: juniper berries, rosemary, mint, basil and thyme<br />DISTILLATION: Artisanal with Crysopea, vacuum bain-marie still.<br />COLOUR: clear and transparent<br />AROMA: reminiscent of a bouquet of scented plants passed through the hands<br />PAIRINGS: Smooth with ice to understand its freshness Perfectly mixed with Fentimans Connoisseurs Tonic Water<br />TASTE: Fragrant of herbs and medicinal plants<br /><br />DESCRIPTION: Poli is a historic company with systems linked to tradition and innovative I 12 Cavalieri ancient still made entirely of copper, one of the rare stills still in<br />existence, consisting of 12 steam boilers with flowing steam in a discontinuous cycle, ideal for the distillation of marc from red grapes Athanor system with two bain-marie<br />boilers of classical conception, classic installed in 2001 used for the distillation of grapes, fruit and wine Crisopea plant with two vacuum bain-marie boilers, installed in 2009<br />after years of research Used for the distillation of pomace from white grapes, considered the most innovative plant in operation today for the production of Grappa.<br />

TYPE: Calvados<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Pays d'Auge<br />RAW MATERIAL: Apples (from mainly small trees). Clay soil, rich in nitrogen and potassium.<br />DISTILLATION: before obtaining the cider, the apples are subjected to blending and pressing, they are carefully washed and treated to extract the pulp of the fruit on the one<br />hand, and the must on the other, which must macerate for at least 6 weeks before reaching the alcohol content required for distillation, i.e. 4.5% vol. minimum.<br />COLOUR: bright and shiny<br />BOUQUET: fresh and engaging, soft and rounded scents that, besides reminding of apples, recall cane sugar<br />FLAVOUR: fresh, soft and round even on the palate, with a pleasant length<br />DESCRIPTION: Château du Breuil is internationally renowned for the quality of its production, for which it uses only pure apple juice from the pays d'auge. The fermentation<br />cycle is carried out in a natural way; this requires a lot of patience and constant attention to obtain the quintessence of the fruit. Savoir-faire, combined with experience, is<br />the strength of Château du Breuil, which prioritises quality over yield.<br />AGING: Minimum 4 years in oak barrels.<br />

<br />TYPE: Calvados<br />PRODUCTION AREA; Pays d'Auge<br />RAW MATERIAL: Apples (from mainly small trees). Clay soil, rich in nitrogen and potassium.<br />DISTILLATION: before obtaining the cider, the apples undergo blending and pressing, they are carefully washed and treated to extract the pulp of the fruit on the one hand,<br />and the must on the other, which must macerate for at least 6 weeks before reaching the alcoholic degree required for distillation, i.e. 4.5% vol. minimum.<br />COLOUR: gold<br />BOUQUET: during tasting it is lively and has a very lively character, but always pleasant<br />TASTE: it can be drunk as a digestive, sipped with Italian-style coffee, but also used to prepare refined cocktails or to make flambage in the kitchen.<br />DESCRIPTION: Château du Breuil is internationally renowned for the quality of its production, for which it uses only pure apple juice from the pays d'auge. The fermentation<br />cycle is carried out in a natural way; this requires a lot of patience and constant attention to obtain the quintessence of the fruit. Savoir-faire, combined with experience, is<br />the strength of Château du Breuil, which prioritises quality over yield.<br />AGING: Minimum 2 years in oak barrels.<br />

<br /><br />TYPE: Calvados<br />PRODUCTION AREA: Pays d'Auge<br />RAW MATERIAL: Apples (from mainly small trees). Clay soil, rich in nitrogen and potassium.<br />DISTILLATION: before obtaining the cider, the apples are subjected to blending and pressing, they are carefully washed and treated to extract the pulp of the fruit on the one<br />hand, and the must on the other, which must macerate for at least 6 weeks before reaching the alcohol content required for distillation, i.e. 4.5% vol. minimum.<br />COLOUR: bright and shiny<br />BOUQUET: soft and fruity, with wonderful scents of walnut, unripe hazelnut, fresh almond and vanilla<br />FLAVOUR: the apple remains very present in the tasting, and the aftertaste is long and exceptional<br />DESCRIPTION: Château du Breuil is internationally renowned for the quality of its production, for which it uses only pure apple juice from the pays d'auge. The fermentation<br />cycle is carried out in a natural way; this requires a great deal of patience and constant attention in order to obtain the quintessence of the fruit. Savoir-faire, combined with<br />experience, is the strength of Château du Breuil, which prioritises quality over yield.<br />AGING: Minimum 8 years in oak barrels.<br />

The winter of 2017 ended a five-year drought with January recording the most rainfall in over 20 years. The abundant rainfall continued into March, causing a modest delay in<br />budbreak, and pushing bloom back by two weeks. Increased soil moisture allowed for healthy vine growth and development. The summer, in turn, was warm and punctuated<br />by occasional heat waves. Despite Mother Nature's variability, favorable weather in August provided optimal conditions for fruit development and maturation. Superb flavors<br />and excellent ripening led to an earlier than expected harvest, which commenced on the 5th of September.<br /><br />The Opus One 2017 offers a harmonious aromatic balance of rich dark fruit, stems of roses, and earthy forest floor. The juicy entry offers a round, silky mouthfeel with just<br />enough acidity to complement the satin texture. This seductive wine shows flavors of black cassis, black cherry and a hint of cocoa powder. The fine-grained, plush tannins<br />evolve into a long, supple finish. A supremely age-worthy wine, it will delight now and for many years to come.<br /><br />Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Petit Verdot 9%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Merlot 5% and Malbec 1%<br /><br />Skin Contact: 20 days<br /><br />Barrel Aging: 17 months in new French oak<br />