2022 Broglia La Meirana Gavi del Comune di Gavi DOCG This is the most representative and classical wine of Broglia production and for this reason it carries on its label the name of the Estate: La Meirana. Organic analysis indicates that La Meirana expresses exceptional characteristics of the area of Gavi with a typical aftertaste of almonds, an aromatic Cortese easy to drink and easy to match with various typologies of food. Broglia Gavi di Gavi La Meirana is the epitome of elegant Italian white wine with a classic touch. For more info, visit Broglia website. VARIETALS 100% Cortese di Gavi VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2021 Canoso Oltre Bianco Veronese IGT In the south-eastern part of the Soave Classic Area stands the Canoso winery, inside the “Cà del Vento cru”, the smallest unit in Soave, and of exclusive property of Canoso. The Canoso family has always believed in the quality of the wine produced on the historic hills of Monteforte d’Alpone. The Veronese Bianco IGT “Oltre” by Canoso, brilliant and consistent in the glass, is a wine with a very pleasant fragrance, with complex aromas and an olfactory spectrum of excellent quality. Born from vines over 35 years old, grown on basaltic soil, it is excellent if drunk immediately and, at the same time, if left to rest for a couple of years, it can express wonderful nuances. For more info, visit Canoso website. VARIETALS 50% Manzoni Bianco and 50% Trebbiano di Soave VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2019 Cantina di Negrar Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG The Cantina di Negrar brand is the soul of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar and pays homage to the philosophy of cooperative production while also recalling the territory’s historical vestiges: the effigy of St. Mark’s Lion standing tall on a column in the centre of Negrar is testimony of the Venetian Republic’s domination in the sixteenth century. The Cantina di Negrar wines are rooted in the wine-making tradition of Valpolicella and the Veronese wine-growing areas, with a modern reinterpretation to guarantee the best price/quality ratio. Made from grapes grown in the Valpolicella Classico zone (Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella), which undergo the long drying process called appassimento, Amarone is the maximum expression of the union between men and this land. A wine of refined softness, intense, enveloping, a meditation wine of great longevity. For more info, visit Cantina di Negrar website. VARIETALS 70% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella VINTAGE 2019 Download Tasting Note
NV Cantina di Negrar Appassimento Rosso Veneto IGT The Cantina di Negrar brand is the soul of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar and pays homage to the philosophy of cooperative production while also recalling the territory’s historical vestiges: the effigy of St. Mark’s Lion standing tall on a column in the centre of Negrar is testimony of the Venetian Republic’s domination in the sixteenth century. The Cantina di Negrar wines are rooted in the wine-making tradition of Valpolicella and the Veronese wine-growing areas, with a modern reinterpretation to guarantee the best price/quality ratio. The catchy and interesting label of this Appassimento depicts Ulysses’ 10-year journey home from Troye to Ithaca. Every facet of his journey captivates the sense of discovery, self-discovery, and world discovery Ulysses experiences in those enchanted 10 years. The wine is still dry, but juicy and easy drinking, with a Cherry Pie character, and made with the “appassimento” method, where grapes are dried for 60 days and aged in new oak for 4 month after the pressing. For more info, visit Cantina di Negrar website. VARIETALS 60% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella, 10% other varieties as per DOCG regulations VINTAGE NV Download Tasting Note
2020 Cantina di Negrar Corvina Verona IGT The Cantina di Negrar brand is the soul of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar and pays homage to the philosophy of cooperative production while also recalling the territory’s historical vestiges: the effigy of St. Mark’s Lion standing tall on a column in the centre of Negrar is testimony of the Venetian Republic’s domination in the sixteenth century. The Cantina di Negrar wines are rooted in the wine-making tradition of Valpolicella and the Veronese wine-growing areas, with a modern reinterpretation to guarantee the best price/quality ratio. This is a brand new single varietal from this co-operative, located in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico area, just a few kilometres from Verona. Corvina is usually blended with Molinara and Rondinella, but an increasing number of producers are making 100% Corvina wines. The result is light and fragrant with floral notes and some blackcurrant. It has an elegant structure with some peppery hints on the finish. The catchy and interesting label depicts Ulysses’ 10-year journey home from Troye to Ithaca. Every facet of his journey captivates the sense of discovery, self-discovery, and world discovery Ulysses experiences in those enchanted 10 years. For more info, visit Cantina di Negrar website. VARIETALS 100% Corvina VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note
2021 Cantina di Negrar Garganega Verona IGT The Cantina di Negrar brand is the soul of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar and pays homage to the philosophy of cooperative production while also recalling the territory’s historical vestiges: the effigy of St. Mark’s Lion standing tall on a column in the centre of Negrar is testimony of the Venetian Republic’s domination in the sixteenth century. The Cantina di Negrar wines are rooted in the wine-making tradition of Valpolicella and the Veronese wine-growing areas, with a modern reinterpretation to guarantee the best price/quality ratio. Garganega is the queen of white Veronese grape varieties, typical of Soave, on foothills 80 metres above sea level with soils of volcanic origin. The catchy and interesting label depicts Ulysses’ 10-year journey home from Troye to Ithaca. Every facet of his journey captivates the sense of discovery, self-discovery, and world discovery Ulysses experiences in those enchanted 10 years. For more info, visit Cantina di Negrar website. VARIETALS 100% Garganega VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2019 Cantina di Negrar Si.Mento Rosso Verona IGT The Cantina di Negrar brand is the soul of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar and pays homage to the philosophy of cooperative production while also recalling the territory’s historical vestiges: the effigy of St. Mark’s Lion standing tall on a column in the centre of Negrar is testimony of the Venetian Republic’s domination in the sixteenth century. The Cantina di Negrar wines are rooted in the wine-making tradition of Valpolicella and the Veronese wine-growing areas, with a modern reinterpretation to guarantee the best price/quality ratio. Si.Mento Rosso is a soft, elegant, easy-drinking wine, intended for the general public, but above all for young people. The name Si.Mento is the last part of the word ‘appassi-mento‘, but at the same time it means ‘si, mento‘ in Italian; ‘yes, I’m lying‘. It’s meant as an unloving salute from the orthodox producer in Valpolicella to the southern Italian versions, which are often made with must concentrate instead of dried grapes. “We want to offer a new interpretation of Valpolicella, a denomination that gives wines of great structure, but which can also give quality wines that are easy to drink, in every occasion and place.” Daniele Accordini, CEO and winemaker of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar. For more info, visit Cantina di Negrar website. VARIETALS Corvina and Corvinone VINTAGE 2019 Download Tasting Note
2020 Cantina di Negrar Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC The Cantina di Negrar brand is the soul of Cantina Valpolicella Negrar and pays homage to the philosophy of cooperative production while also recalling the territory’s historical vestiges: the effigy of St. Mark’s Lion standing tall on a column in the centre of Negrar is testimony of the Venetian Republic’s domination in the sixteenth century. The Cantina di Negrar wines are rooted in the wine-making tradition of Valpolicella and the Veronese wine-growing areas, with a modern reinterpretation to guarantee the best price/quality ratio. This Ripasso Valpolicella is made from grapes grown in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica area, in the town Roselle in the hills of Negrar. His style emphasizes the profile of the typical and traditional Valpolicella: a well-distributed harmonic structure of flavor, smell and taste, creating a unique style of simplicity and elegance. For more info, visit Cantina di Negrar website. VARIETALS 70% Corvina, 15% Corvinone, 15% Rondinella VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note
NV Cantina Pizzolato Moscato Spumante Dolce Organic Wine The Pizzolato Winery from three generations is inserted in the agricultural world living together and respecting the natural environment. This certified organic and vegan Moscato sparkling wine from the “So Easy” line by its nature and characteristics winks at the market segment characterized by younger consumers. The sleeve with which the bottle has been covered, with a floral pattern and completely removable, emphasizes and accentuates the character of this wine obtained from a selection of grapes that follow a Charmat method vinification. A repeating floral motif on a colorful canvas, the lotus flower that, like a kimono, wraps and squeezes the bottle making it unique and recognizable. Wrapped in a glamorous floral dress that immediately recalls faraway Japan, “So Easy” wines are dedicated to those who want to feel unique, inimitable and trendy. For those who have the rockiest souls and never stop, for the young person who wants to discover, for those who want to experiment, always. Certified organic and vegan. For more info, visit Cantina Pizzolato website. VARIETALS 100% Moscato VINTAGE NV Download Tasting Note
2022 Cantina Tollo Gufo Chardonnay In central Italy there is fossil evidence of grapevines dating back two million years, but the first traces of agricultural activities oriented to grape cultivation itself date back to the end of the Bronze Age. In Abruzzo, the first evidence of wine production stretches back in pre-Roman times, with funerary pottery unearthed in the monumental cemeteries around L’Aquila. In ancient Rome, an owl was the soul bird of Goddess Minerva.”Gufo” stands for Owl, the mysterious night creature moving at ease through the dark, in all times symbol of knowledge, wisdom and prophecy. VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2022 Cantina Tollo Gufo Merlot In central Italy there is fossil evidence of grapevines dating back two million years, but the first traces of agricultural activities oriented to grape cultivation itself date back to the end of the Bronze Age. In Abruzzo, the first evidence of wine production stretches back in pre-Roman times, with funerary pottery unearthed in the monumental cemeteries around L’Aquila. In ancient Rome, an owl was the soul bird of Goddess Minerva.”Gufo” stands for Owl, the mysterious night creature moving at ease through the dark, in all times symbol of knowledge, wisdom and prophecy. VARIETALS 100% Merlot VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2022 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC In the heart of Bolognano, a small town in Abruzzo region, Zaccagnini company has been established in 1978. Starting from a family-run business, the Winery has grown rapidly and steadily with the goal of “absolute quality, from cluster to glass”, reaching the current condition of an international reality with more than 300 hectares of beautiful vineyards, well-kept and monitored at every production stage. Excellence, passion and devotion to job have made Tralcetto’s wines the pride of Abruzzi’s wine production appreciated all over the world. Made from Montepulciano grape, this rosé offers a very easy drinking and is remembered for its light and typically aromatic aromas. For more info, visit Cantina Zaccagnini website. VARIETALS 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note
2021 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC In the heart of Bolognano, a small town in Abruzzo region, Zaccagnini company has been established in 1978. Starting from a family-run business, the Winery has grown rapidly and steadily with the goal of “absolute quality, from cluster to glass”, reaching the current condition of an international reality with more than 300 hectares of beautiful vineyards, well-kept and monitored at every production stage. Excellence, passion and devotion to job have made Tralcetto’s wines the pride of Abruzzi’s wine production appreciated all over the world. Even in the simplest version, the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo of Zaccagnini maintains all the integrity that distinguishes this extraordinary grape variety. The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC “Tralcetto” is a wine that stands out for drinking and for depth, never predictable in expressing all its natural characteristics. For more info, visit Cantina Zaccagnini website. VARIETALS 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note
2020 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva DOC In the heart of Bolognano, a small town in Abruzzo region, Zaccagnini company has been established in 1978. Starting from a family-run business, the Winery has grown rapidly and steadily with the goal of “absolute quality, from cluster to glass”, reaching the current condition of an international reality with more than 300 hectares of beautiful vineyards, well-kept and monitored at every production stage. Excellence, passion and devotion to job have made Tralcetto’s wines the pride of Abruzzi’s wine production appreciated all over the world. Zaccagnini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo ‘Tralcetto’ Riserva is made exclusively from Montepulciano grapes grown on medium-textured clay soils and crafted to showcase the finest qualities of this Abruzzo indigenous grape. It embodies a distinctive character, where robust structure meets the grape’s signature aromatic elegance. For more info, visit Cantina Zaccagnini website. VARIETALS 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo VINTAGE 2020 Download Tasting Note
2021 Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Rosé Terre di Chieti IGT In the heart of Bolognano, a small town in Abruzzo region, Zaccagnini company has been established in 1978. Starting from a family-run business, the Winery has grown rapidly and steadily with the goal of “absolute quality, from cluster to glass”, reaching the current condition of an international reality with more than 300 hectares of beautiful vineyards, well-kept and monitored at every production stage. Excellence, passion and devotion to job have made Tralcetto’s wines the pride of Abruzzi’s wine production appreciated all over the world. With the Tralcetto Rosè Zaccagnini faces the great world of rosé with a unique product that reflects the freshness of this growing trend but at the same time the quality that distinguishes the wines of Tralcetto. Obtained from red grapes from a single vineyard harvested by hand and bottled with a Stelvin closure (screw cap) in order to preserve, even once opened, the delicate aromas that distinguish it, this rosé offers a good food-friendly Rosé with herbal nuance underneath ripe fruit. For more info, visit Cantina Zaccagnini website. VARIETALS Obtained from red grapes from a single vineyard VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note