Grapes: 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15%<br />Cabernet, Nebbiolo, Croatina and Sangiovese.<br />Harvest date: from mid-September<br />Yield per hectare (grapes): about 80 q. of which 15% - 30% are selected<br />to produce Recioto, Amarone or Rosso del Bepi<br />Colour: fairly deep garnet red<br />To the nose: intense aroma, delicate scent of almonds<br />bitter almonds with a cherry aftertaste.<br />In the mouth: powerful, warm, harmonious, long lasting, spicy,<br />goudron.<br /><br />The grapes, carefully selected at the time of harvest, are taken to the fruit cellar and immediately left to rest in wooden boxes and on racks.<br />and on racks. It is important to arrange the resting grapes properly so that the drying process can take place in the best and completely natural way.<br />natural way. The first signs of noble rot appear at the end of November/beginning of December and develop more in January.<br />January. Towards the end of January, the grapes are crushed and, after about 20 days of maceration, alcoholic fermentation begins.<br />fermentation by indigenous yeasts. Fermentation takes place very slowly and lasts about 45 days. After which the grapes are drawn off and the future Amarone<br />is placed in small to medium-sized Slavonian oak barrels, where it matures for seven years. During this period<br />other alcoholic fermentations take place, resulting in a dry wine of extraordinary structure and complexity.<br /><br />Alcohol content: 15.5%.<br />Serving temperature: 16/18°.<br />

Brunello of Montalcino<br />Brunello is the joint expression of all the vineyards on the Pieve Santa Restituta estate.<br /><br />Denomination: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG<br />Variety: Sangiovese<br />Vineyards: A small part of the grapes from the Rennina and Sugarille vineyards is added to the grapes from the 9-hectare vineyard located in Torrenieri, in the north-eastern<br />part of Montalcino. The soil of the Torrenieri vineyard is a mixture of clay, tuff and sand, while the soil of Rennina and Sugarille is clayey-calcareous.<br />Vinification: fermentation and maceration of the grapes from each vineyard take place separately for about three weeks. After 24 months of ageing in wood, the wine is<br />blended and aged for a further 6 months in cement vats.<br />Characteristics: Intense colour. The nose is expressive, with notes of cherry, aromatic herbs, flowers and hints of juniper. The palate displays ripe tannins, balanced acidity,<br />rich structure and a lingering finish.<br />

DAGROMIS<br />The power of Serralunga and the elegance of La Morra give life to an invigorating Barolo.<br />Denomination: Barolo DOCG<br />Variety: Nebbiolo<br />Vineyards: in Serralunga and La Morra.<br />Vinification: the grapes from the individual vineyards undergo fermentation, maceration and ageing in wood for 12 months separately. Afterwards, the wine is blended and<br />further matured in wood for 18 months.<br />Characteristics: Expression of two great Barolo terroirs, La Morra and Serralunga, Dagromis accompanies scents of small red fruits with intense floral and balsamic notes;<br />on the palate it reveals a solid structure. Remarkable ageing potential.<br />

The selection of the best grapes and the deliberately low yield in the vineyard give this wine a great structure. It matures from one to two years in small oak barrels and<br />almost as many years in the bottle before being released for consumption. The important character of the wine and the morello cherry aromas typical of Rosso Conero blend<br />harmoniously with those of the wood. Suitable for long ageing.<br /><br />Type of wine: red wine for ageing.<br />Area of origin: Rosso Conero DOC zone.<br />Soil: medium texture, rich in limestone.<br />Grapes: Montepulciano.<br />Yield per hectare: 60 q<br />Processing: destemming and crushing of the grapes, fermentation with maceration on the skins for 12-15 days, racking and malolactic fermentation.<br />Ageing: maturation for 12/18 months in barriques and more than 24 months in bottles.<br />Colour: intense ruby red tending to garnet.<br />Bouquet: intense, complex, with hints of ripe fruit on which marasca cherry prevails and delicate notes of spices.<br />Taste: soft, warm, rich in noble tannins and persistent.<br />Consumption: if well stored, it can age up to 10 years or more, in the best vintages.<br />Serving suggestions: ideal with grilled meats, game and mature cheeses.<br />Serving temperature: 18° C<br />

AMARONE CLASSICO DELLA VALPOLICELLA<br />Type: Dry red<br />In one definition: the King The full name 'Am' refers to an unfinished work. The shape of the 'A' is reminiscent of a vat, symbol of the wine world, but also of a hair clip,<br />emblem of a feminine wine.<br />Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOP Protected Designation of Origin<br />Country/Region: Negrar, Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella (Verona)<br />Soil type: calcareous, clayey<br />Grapes: Corvina40%, Corvinone30%, Rondinella15%, Oseleta10%, Croatina5%.<br />Analytical data: alcohol15.5%, residual sugars7/8g/l total acidity 6.33g/l, dry extract 31g/l pH3.50<br />Vineyard operations: the grapes destined for Amarone come from the oldest vineyards. Organic fertilisation and manual pruning; bud selection, defoliation, thinning of the<br />bunches.<br />Harvest between the 2nd and 3rd decade of September in trays.<br />Natural drying (without the use of dehumidifiers) for a minimum of 3 months.<br />Vinification and ageing: harvested in January, the grapes remain in steel/cement tanks for the time necessary to start fermentation without the use of selected yeasts or<br />other biotechnologies. There is little pumping over and punching down, with contact time with the marc for over two months. After racking, the wine matures in Slavonian oak<br />barrels for a minimum of 5 years. From this moment on, only regular topping up is carried out; time slowly shapes the characteristics. This is followed by ageing in the bottle<br />for a minimum of 1 year. Amarone is produced only in important vintages.<br />Ideal pairing: it is at its best with roasted meats, boiled meats and mature cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano. Drunk alone at the end of a meal, it is<br />superb.<br />Serving temperature: 18°C<br />Visual analysis: Intense ruby red colour, important in the glycerine and with garnet reflections as it ages.<br />Olfactory analysis: notes of ripe cherries, morello cherries and slightly dried plums, spices.<br />

Matarocchio Bolgheri DOC Superiore 2016<br /><br />Climate: The 2016 vintage in the Matarocchio vineyard was characterised by a mild winter with sporadic but abundant rainfall which allowed excellent water reserves to<br />accumulate in the soil. The vegetative upswing took place slightly earlier than usual and then continued in a regular manner, accompanied by a spring with temperatures and<br />rainfall in the seasonal average. The tendency towards a sunny and dry summer favoured positive and slight stress on the vines, particularly towards the end of the ripening<br />phase. These climatic conditions, together with the cool night-time temperatures, enhanced the characteristics of the Cabernet Franc, giving the grapes a rich, silky tannic<br />texture and excellent aromatic potential. The grapes were harvested by hand between 20 and 27 September.<br /><br />Vinification: The grapes were harvested by hand and, after careful grain-by-grain sorting, soft pressing and cold pre-maceration were carried out, followed by the start of<br />alcoholic fermentation. The wine was then transferred into new French oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation was completed and it matured for 18 months. At the end<br />of maturation and after careful tasting, the best barriques were selected and blended to create Matarocchio. The wine then rested for the next 12 months in bottle before<br />release.<br /><br />Historical data: Tenuta Guado al Tasso is located in the small and prestigious DOC of Bolgheri, on the coast of the Alta Maremma, about a hundred kilometres south-west<br />of Florence. This appellation has a relatively short history (it was established in 1995) but boasts international fame as a new point of reference on the world wine scene.<br />Tenuta Guado al Tasso covers an area of approximately 320 hectares planted with vineyards, in a splendid plain surrounded by hills known as the 'Bolgheri amphitheatre'<br />for its particular conformation. The vineyards of Guado al Tasso are mainly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Vermentino<br />grapes. They enjoy a mild climate due to the nearby presence of the sea: the constant breezes mitigate the summer heat and the rigours of winter, clean the sky and keep<br />the sunshine index high.<br /><br />Tasting Notes: Matarocchio 2016 shows great aromatic complexity, with notes of small dark fruits alternating with sensations of cocoa powder, exotic spices and roasted<br />coffee. On the palate it is enveloping, rich, with good tension and long persistence.<br />

Maggiarino Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2015<br /><br />Climate: the mild winter season, characterised by frequent rainfall, preceded a spring with above average temperatures, favouring an early bud break of about 10 days. The<br />summer, which tended to be hot and dry without any heat peaks, guaranteed the slow and regular growth of the vines and an optimal start to the ripening of the grapes. The<br />Sangiovese grapes for Maggiarino were harvested by hand around the middle of October.<br /><br />Vinification: The best Sangiovese grapes, from a selection of vineyards on the Maggiarino estate, one of the most suitable areas for La Braccesca, underwent a vinification<br />process aimed at preserving the aromas and enhancing the structure. After about 20 days of maceration in stainless steel vats, the wine was transferred to tonneaux, where<br />malolactic fermentation took place and its ageing process began, lasting about 12 months. Following bottling in spring 2017, the wine rested in the bottle for about two years<br />before release.<br /><br />Historical data: La Braccesca extends over 508 hectares where the ancient farm of the Bracci counts once stood, hence the name of the estate and its coat of arms: an arm<br />covered in armour holding a sword. The total surface area of the vineyards is 340 hectares divided into two parts: the first, 366 hectares of which 237 are planted with vines,<br />is located on the border between the municipalities of Montepulciano and Cortona. The other body, 142 hectares, 103 of which are planted to vines, extends as far as<br />Montepulciano between three of the most renowned areas for the production of great red wines: Cervognano, Santa Pia and Gracciano.<br />Maggiarino comes from the vineyards of the farm of the same name, one of the most vocated areas of La Braccesca. A well-balanced wine capable of exalting the fragrant<br />varietal character through the silky tannins typical of the Nobile di Montepulciano territory, a historic Tuscan denomination.<br /><br />Tasting notes: Maggiarino has an intense ruby red colour. On the nose notes of violet, red fruit and vanilla compose a complex aromatic profile. On the palate it is soft,<br />balanced, silky and sustained by the excellent freshness typical of Sangiovese. Persistent and mineral on the finish.<br />

Pian delle Vigne 2015<br />Classification DOCG<br />Vintage 2015<br /><br />Climate: 2015 will be remembered as a great year in Montalcino. Winter and spring rainfall, capable of guaranteeing the accumulation of good water reserves in the soil,<br />alternated with sunny and breezy days that allowed a rapid and homogeneous growth of the grapes in May and June. A generally hot summer favoured the regular<br />development of the grapes. The tramontana wind and the warm weather in September allowed the grapes to ripen in an optimal manner. Harvesting began on 21 September<br />and ended on 7 October.<br /><br />Vinification: On arrival in the winery, the grapes were destemmed and softly crushed, then transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place.<br />Maceration lasted about fifteen days at a temperature of 28 °C. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak casks of between 30 and 80 hl where it began<br />its maturation in wood. After more than two years, Pian delle Vigne left the large cask and began its long refinement in the bottle.<br /><br />Historical data: Tenuta Pian delle Vigne, located 6 km southwest of Montalcino, takes its name from the village of the same name, where there is a characteristic 19th<br />century railway station. The estate consists of 184 hectares, 65 of which are vineyards mainly exposed to the south-west at an altitude of about 130 metres above sea level.<br />Pian delle Vigne has always followed the philosophy of the large barrel, which preserves the extraordinary integrity of the Sangiovese fruit and gives Brunello its<br />characteristic vibrant elegance. The winery has been owned by the Antinor family since 1995, the year of the first harvest of Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.<br /><br />Tasting notes: Pian delle Vigne 2015 has an intense ruby red colour. The nose is complex, impactful, characterised by notes of ripe red fruit and violets accompanied by<br />sensations of dried flowers, cocoa powder, cherries under spirits and spices such as oregano and marjoram. On the palate it is elegant, rich and complex, with soft, supple<br />tannins. The freshness of certain sensations perceived on the nose can also be found on the palate.<br />

PHILIP This wine is dedicated to our illustrious ancestor Filippo (Philip) Mazzei (1730-1816), a passionate winemaker, liberal thinker and citizen of the world. Made from a<br />blend of grapes selected on our estates, Philip is the quintessence of Tuscany: it interprets the spirit of the Tuscan wine 'New World', it best represents the 'revolutionary'<br />character of Philip Mazzei and expresses our desire for 'the pursuit of happiness', as Mazzei wrote to Thomas Jefferson.<br /><br />Appellation: Toscana IGT<br />Vineyard location: Fonterutoli - Castellina in Chianti (SI) Belguardo - Montebottigli (GR)<br />Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon<br />Alcohol: 14,80% vol.<br />Total acidity: 5.90%.<br />Vineyard Altitude: 50 - 310 m.s.l.; Exposure S-SO<br />Soil type: Vario<br />Age of vines: 10 - 15 years<br />Training system: Spurred Cordon<br />Vine density per hectare: 6,600 plants<br />Harvest: Handmade from 16 September (Belguardo), 7 October (Fonterutoli)<br />Fermentation temperature: 28 - 30° C<br />Maceration time: 16 days (Fonterutoli), 20 days (Belguardo)<br />Maturation: 24 months in small 500-litre oak and American oak barrels (30% new)<br />Ageing potential: Over 20 years<br />Profile: Intense, full-bodied, mature, intriguing; long, complex and fresh aftertaste.<br />Pairings: Game, blue cheeses, spicy dishes<br />

<br />Ser Lapo<br />Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG<br />The historic Chianti Classico<br /><br />With this important Chianti Classico Reserve, the Mazzei Marquises wish to celebrate their illustrious ancestor Ser Lapo, to whom we owe the first known document on the<br />use of the name 'Chianti'.<br />Winery: Castle of Fonterutoli<br />Winery location: Chianti Classico, Tuscany<br />Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Complementary<br />Alcohol content: 13.20%.<br />Total acidity: 6.00%<br />Vineyard Location: Cornia: 250 - 330 m.s.l. | Caggiolo: 290 - 350 m.s.l.<br />Soil type: Cornia: Clay and Limestone | Caggiolo: Alberese and clay formations<br />Age of vines: 15 - 30 years<br />Training system: Spurred cordon<br />Vine density per hectare: 4,500 - 7,500 plants<br />Harvest: Hand harvested from 22 September onwards<br />Fermentation temperature: 26 - 28 °C<br />Maceration time: 15 - 18 days<br />Maturation: 12 months in small French oak barrels of 225 and 500 litres (50% new)<br />First vintage produced: 1983<br />Ageing potential: Over 10 years<br />Profile: Fresh, tannic, hints of berries and undergrowth, structured and intense on the palate<br />Serving suggestions: Pasta with game, stews, grilled red meats, medium-aged cheese<br />

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO<br /><br />Rosso di Montalcino offers the unique style of Casanova di Neri in a wine of structure and elegance but easy to drink and with a strong link to the territory. For us, Rosso di<br />Montalcino is a wine of primary importance. For its production we use grapes from dedicated vineyards that receive the same attention and care that we give to those<br />destined for the production of Brunello. The uniqueness of the terroir is reflected in that of the wine, which expresses all the passion for the land and the vineyard and the<br />meticulous work that is the result of a long multi-generational experience. The strong recognisability of this wine is also due to our mass selection of Sangiovese.<br /><br />DENOMINATION: Rosso di Montalcino DOC<br />GRAPEVINE: 100% Sangiovese<br />HARVEST: annual in the first week of September.<br />VINIFICATION: Manual selection of the bunches before destemming and selection of the grapes with an optical selector. This is followed by spontaneous fermentation<br />without the use of added yeasts and maceration assisted by frequent punching down. The whole process takes place in steel conical vats at a controlled temperature for 18<br />days.<br />BOTTLE AGING: 18 months<br />ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14°.<br />DRY EXTRACT: 29.4<br />TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,28<br />SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-17° C<br />

HAIKU 2016<br />Tuscany I.G.T.<br />Haiku was born in 2009 and is the result of a blend of three varieties: 50% is Sangiovese, while the remainder is equally divided between Cabernet Franc and Merlot. During<br />the planting of the second part of the Montebuoni vineyard, completed in 2001, it was decided to experiment with a noble international variety, Cabernet Franc, which until<br />then had not been used at Ama. However, after a careful analysis of the soil and climate, it was assumed that Cabernet Franc would give good results. In 2001, two small<br />plots were planted, numbered 84 and 85 in the company's land register, of 1.47 ha and 0.47 ha respectively, for a total surface area of 2 hectares with clone 214,<br />appreciated in the Bordeaux area for its ability to produce 'vins-de-garde' on rootstock 110R.<br /><br />CLIMATE: The winter was mild and rainy. In April we had a rapid rise in temperature, while May and June were unstable. Finally, summer arrived in July, with a wide range of<br />temperatures between day and night, which favoured the development of aromas and flavours. Despite the hailstorm at the end of August, the grapes were healthy. After<br />numerous samplings and organoleptic analyses in the vineyard and in the laboratory, the grapes were picked by hand, in 10/12 kg crates, on 14 September for the Merlot,<br />28 September for the Cabernet Franc and 29 September for the Sangiovese.<br /><br />VINIFICATION: vinification was induced by indigenous yeasts and separated by variety in steel vats at a controlled temperature between 30/32°C, with manual pumping over<br />and a total stay of 26 days for the Merlot, 23 days for the Cabernet Franc and 23 days for the Sangiovese. After racking, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in steel<br />tanks.<br /><br />AGING: at the end of malolactic fermentation, the three varieties were blended. The wine then went into fine-grained oak barriques, 24% of which were new.<br />TECHNICAL DATA OF THE WINE:<br />First vintage produced: 2009<br />Grapes: 50% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot<br />Alcohol content: 13.5<br />Total acidity: 5.03 g/l<br />Residual sugars: 1 g/l<br />Extract: 30.5 m/l<br />Colour: intense purple red with ruby reflections<br />Bouquet: still hermetic, closed nose, with hints of ripe fruit and balsamic notes<br />Taste: full and velvety tannic structure prevails in the mouth. Wine of ample volume and longevity.<br />