WINES of ITALY 2015 2015 Table of Contents
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WINES OF ITALY 2015 2015 Table of Contents Altesino / Toscana........................................................1 Morgante / Sicilia .......................................................70 Argiolas / Sardegna .....................................................5 Nardini / Veneto .........................................................71 Bera / Piemonte ..........................................................10 Orma / Toscana ..........................................................74 Bisceglia / Basilicata ..................................................12 Palladio / Toscana ......................................................75 Botromagno / Puglia .................................................14 Poggio Scalette / Toscana ..........................................76 Caprinatura / Campania ...........................................16 Poli Distillerie / Veneto .............................................78 Castellare / Toscana ...................................................17 Pratesi / Toscana ........................................................84 Castello di Bossi / Toscana .......................................19 San Polo / Toscana .....................................................86 Castello di Neive / Piemonte ....................................21 San Quirico / Toscana ...............................................88 Castelluccio / Emilia Romagna ................................25 Sansonina / Veneto ....................................................89 Ceretto / Piemonte .....................................................26 Stella / Abruzzo, Puglia, Sicilia, Toscana, Veneto ................90 Giuseppe Cortese / Piemonte ...................................30 Suavia / Veneto ...........................................................93 Del Professore / Piemonte .........................................32 SUT / Friuli-Venezia Giulia ......................................95 Di Majo Norante / Molise .........................................34 Tasca / Sicilia ..............................................................96 Falesco / Umbria–Lazio ............................................36 Tenimenti Luigi d’Alessandro / Toscana ...............101 Fattoria Resta / Toscana ............................................40 Tenuta di Fessina / Sicilia .......................................103 Fazi Battaglia / Le Marche .........................................41 Tenuta la Marchesa / Piemonte ..............................106 Galardi / Campania ...................................................43 Tiefenbrunner / Trentino-Alto Adige ....................108 Gianfranco Fino / Puglia ..........................................44 Tramin / Trentino Alto-Adige .................................112 Kris / Lombardia, Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto ......45 Tua Rita / Toscana ...................................................116 La Carraia / Umbria .................................................47 Valdipiatta / Toscana ...............................................118 Le Pupille / Toscana ...................................................49 Valle Reale / Abruzzo ..............................................120 Leone de Castris / Puglia ..........................................52 Vespa / Abruzzo ......................................................123 Librandi / Calabria ....................................................54 Villa Remotti / Piemonte .........................................125 Maculan / Veneto .......................................................57 Vitiano / Umbria ......................................................126 Mastroberardino / Campania ..................................61 Zardetto / Veneto .....................................................128 Monastero / Toscana .................................................65 Zenato / Veneto ........................................................131 Monchiero Carbone / Piemonte ..............................66 Montevetrano / Campania .......................................68 Monti / Abruzzo .........................................................69 toscana Though the worldwide reputation of Brunello has encouraged certain conservatism among Montalcino estates, Altesino has always been an innovative leader. The estate pioneered the technique of aging its IGT wines in small French oak barrels, limiting the time spent in oak to enhance each wine’s personality. Altesino became the first Montalcino estate to introduce the concept of ‘cru’ wines, made with a special selection of grapes from a single vineyard. Elegance, finesse, and a fruitier, richer style are the trademarks of Altesino’s wines, and have earned the estate a position among the top producers of Brunello. This achievement is even more impressive considering that Brunello is perhaps one of the most recognized Italian appellations. The stunning Palazzo Altesi is the best example of Altesino’s charm and refinement. When the winery was purchased at the end of 2002 by Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini, owner of the nearby Tenuta Caparzo, winemaker Claudio Basla remained with the estate, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining Altesino’s hard-earned reputation as a Montalcino institution and a global leader in innovative winemaking. notes 1 Altesino Rosso Toscana IGT Made from 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot and Cabernet notes: Sauvignon, hand harvested from estate vineyards in September and October. Produced entirely in stainless steel tanks where it is also aged for 6-8 months, Rosso di Altesino is also refined in bottle for three months to ensure peak conditions upon release. As a result of no wood contact, this Rosso has a vibrant ruby-red color and a fresh bouquet with scents of ripe forest fruits. Inviting and fragrant on the palate, it offers excellent body and round structure. An excellent value, Rosso di Altesino is the wine of choice for fresh pasta, white meats, and semi-soft cheese. Altesino / Toscana toscana Rosso di Montalcino DOC Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso hand harvested from the notes: Altesino and Velona vineyards in October. The must remains in contact with the skins for 10 days. After a temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for seven months. This Rosso offers a brilliant ruby-red color with a persistent bouquet of ripened fruit. On the palate, the wine is round and well balanced offering cherry and plum flavors and a velvety finish. Complements pasta with meat sauces, char-grilled chicken and thin crust pizzas. Palazzo Altesi Sangiovese Toscana IGT Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes, hand harvested from the notes: prestigious Montosoli vineyard. After a maceration period of 2 15 days, during which 30% of the must undergoes carbonic maceration, the wine is fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. To provide further elegance, Palazzo Altesi is aged in Allier barriques for approximately one year. This is a modern and unique wine; a pure Sangiovese crafted to be a muscular Super Tuscan. Earthy, leathery aromas couple with the scent of violets and berries on the nose. This wine is full-bodied and rich with red berry flavors. Medium tannins offer perfect structure through the lingering finish. Long-lived and clean, it is best enjoyed with game and barbecued meats. *Special Order- Contact Giuseppe LoCascio Brunello di Montalcino DOCG This renowned and popular Brunello is made from 100% Sangiovese notes: Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Montosoli, and Velona vineyards. Aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for three years, Altesino Brunello is also refined in bottle for a minimum of four months. The ruby-red color of this wine tends towards garnet with age. The bouquet displays ample aromas of violet, wild berries, tobacco, chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, Altesino Brunello is rich, full-bodied, and velvety. With juicy tannins framing a balanced acidity, this Brunello is the wine of choice for rich dishes such as osso buco, pot roasts, barbecues, and beef stew. Altesino / Toscana toscana Montosoli Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso hand harvested from the notes: prestigious Montosoli vineyard. The 15 day maceration allows for richer color and superb concentration. Brunello Montosoli is aged for three and a half years in 15-20 year old Slavonian oak barrels. One of the most sought after wines from Montalcino, Montosoli is consistently a blockbuster red. Its intense ruby-red color tends towards elegant garnet with age. On the nose, it shows its complex personality with a delicious blend of black cherry, raspberry, violet, liquorice, vanilla, and black pepper. Extremely enticing, opulent, and elegant on the palate, with a warm, long-lasting finish, Montosoli is a wine for special occasions. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG This special, limited edition wine is made only in spectacular vintage notes: 3 years and in small quantities from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes from the Altesino, Macina, Pianezzine and Castelnuovo dell’Abate vineyards. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva offers a solid, full body and excellent aging potential. The ample and complex bouquet is reminiscent of violets, wild berries, cedar, leather, tobacco and spices. On the palate, it is austere and seductive with a perfect blend of fruit, acidity and mouth coating tannins. This is the perfect selection for Brunello lovers. Alte d’Altesi Toscana IGT A classic blend of equal parts Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and notes: Merlot. The grapes are hand harvested in the months of September and October.