{"title":"Indulge in the Authentic Taste of Italian Wines","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eItalian wines cover a wide range of wine styles, grape varieties and landscapes. From the misty, lush rolling hills of the north to the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, Umbria, the Marche and Abruzzo, to the southern lands of Puglia, Calabria and Basilicata, while not forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaybe not everyone knows that Italian wines occupy 19% of the global market. Italy has a wider selection of wines than anywhere else in the world and uses more than 600 unique indigenous grapes to produce them. In fact, the most famous Italian wines are made from grapes that are grown only in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine consumers do love Italian wines for their diversity of styles, deep-rooted winemaking traditions, food-friendliness and, quite often, great value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClassic Italian wines include Barolo, Barbaresco, Chianti Classico, Amarone and Nero d’Avola for the reds. Italian wines are also famous for sparkling wines, such as prestigious Franciacorta, fruity dry Prosecco or sweet Asti. In terms of whites, Italian wines  are best-known for Pinot Grigio, made from the grape of the same name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eItalian wines are also successfully made from international grapes such Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Italian wines made in the mountains are often premium-priced with elegant flavours, while wines grown on flat terrain tend to be easy-to-drink and affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"organic-sparkling-wine-millebolle","title":"Organic Sparkling La Piotta MilleBolle Brut 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Sparkling Wine La Piotta MilleBolle Brut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta MilleBolle Brut is our own exclusive organic sparkling wine. It is straw yellow in colour with especially a fine and persistent mousse. Fine and fragrant bouquet, with pleasant notes of fruit. To the palate it is fresh, elegant and harmonious, with good acidity. The organic sparkling wine La Piotta MilleBolle Brut comes from grapes of the cru “Riva dei Ghiaioni”. The particular soil is perfect especially to give grapes with good acidity and intense aroma precursors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company dates back in 1985, from a family devoted to the world of wine for generations. The average age of the vines currently present is about 30 years. This allows the production of white wines with especially intense and persistent aromas and full-bodied, well-structured red wines. Over the years it grew to become a farm land of 15 hectares completely planted vineyards. The annual production is about 70,000 bottles; therefore, they can still be considered a family producer. The entire production cycle takes place in the winery, and therefore it is personal care of the Padroggi family. The Padroggi family has, for generations, been dedicated to the cultivation of the vine and wine production. The company founder, Luigi, and his sons Gabriel and Mario have dedicated their lives to the founding and expansion of the company. Finally the third generation of winemakers did join the company. The young Enrico and Luca joined their fathers in the technical, productive and commercial parts. Their intention is to continue the process begun by their grandfather; especially bringing new ideas to the company from the point of view of the image and production. In 2013 La Piotta became part of the FIVI – Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers. FIVI has especially the aim of representing and safeguarding the figure of the winemaker in relation to the institutions by promoting the quality and authenticity of Italian wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.padroggilapiotta.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epadroggilapiotta.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLa Piotta MilleBolle Brut - Organic Sparkling by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/\"\u003eHay Wines\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"La Piotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652173344958,"sku":"ITLO520214","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/OrganicSparklingBrutMillebolle.jpg?v=1768920291"},{"product_id":"cracking-coconut-cream-liqueur","title":"Hay Wines Cracking Coconut Cream Liqueur","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecial attention is given to the quality of the raw materials, all strictly natural and when possible organic. This unique Coconut liqueur only uses 5 main ingredients: fresh milk, sugar, coconut, alcohol and natural aromas. Shake well before use; best served slightly chilled. \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in 20cl bottle and 50cl bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCracking Coconut Cream Liqueur\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cracking Coconut Cream Liqueur is created with semi-skimmed milk, sugar, alcohol and a small amount of grappa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have low alcohol content (17°) to bring out the distinctly individual flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis also perfects the conservation of milk and its organoleptic characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe natural ingredients (milk, rather than milk protein, and water), and the special processing through controlled temperature emulsification, lend these products a remarkably creamy consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is something completely lacking in similar mass-produced items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCracking Coconut Cream Liqueur\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably one of the most unique liqueurs in the world!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts individuality lies in maintaining the suspension of the coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides a completely new sensation that you might never have tasted before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiolo \u0026amp; Max always pay special attention to the quality of the raw materials, all strictly natural and when possible organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make this gorgeous Coconut liqueur they only use 5 main ingredients: fresh milk, sugar, coconut, alcohol and natural aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout Piolo \u0026amp; Max\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pioloemax.it\/content\/7-piolo-e-max\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTwo young liqueur producers from Trieste\u003c\/a\u003e, who in 2003 embarked on an adventure running a small business creating their own liqueurs and spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor them there is no magic formula, but a true passion and love for the work they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey always pay special attention to the quality of the raw materials, all strictly natural and when possible organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir little \"workshop of spirits\" is in the heart of Trieste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also a place where everyone is always welcome to drop by at any time to taste new flavours... and test their latest inventions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eItalian Liqueurs: a tradition of quality\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItaly is not only and simply known for its fine wines, but also for a high number of liqueurs and spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalians mainly enjoy this kind of products as an after-dinner digestive, but they are often important ingredients for desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCracking Coconut Cream Liqueur - Hay Wines \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/shop\/?swoof=1\u0026amp;product_cat=lusciousliqueurs\"\u003eLuscious Liqueurs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"50cl","offer_id":40652173508798,"sku":"ITLQ014","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20cl Bottle","offer_id":40652173541566,"sku":"ITLQ007","price":14.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/LQ-Coconut.jpg?v=1653484382"},{"product_id":"pieropan-calvarino-soave-classico","title":"Pieropan Calvarino Soave Classico 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classico\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classico is pale straw yellow in colour, with youthful hues turning golden with age. Fresh, floral aromas with elderflower, lemon and cherry. The palate is dry, well balanced and elegant, with tremendous length and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first single-vineyard wine produced in Soave in 1971, Calvarino is the name of a steep vineyard (200 to 300 m asl) in the Classico Soave area. The 30-60 year old Garganega and Trebbiano vines are grown organically on basalt-based soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Calvarino vineyard is located in the north-west zone of the Soave Classico area and has been owned by the Pieropan family since 1901. It takes its name, 'little Calvary', from the steepness of the slope and the difficulty this presents in working the vineyard. It has basalt soil that is typical in this part of Soave and is planted with Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are between 30 and 60 years old and are planted 200 to 300 metres above sea level, at a density of 3,000 vines per hectare. The vineyards are farmed organically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino Pieropan believes that excellence derives from assiduous attention to detail 'from the moment you pick up the secateurs, to the time the cork goes into the bottle'. The results of this philosophy are evident in his immaculate winery, carefully tended vineyards and outstanding wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pieropan.it\/en\/menu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eThe Pieropan family\u003c\/a\u003e has been producing wines in Soave since the 1860s. Indeed, they were the first producer to bottle a wine with the name Soave on the label, in the early 1930s. Nino Pieropan took over from his father in 1970, and was the first to make a single vineyard wine, Calvarino, in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1999, the Pieropan family bought a property in Cellore d'Illasi, in the Valpolicella production area and planted it with vines. Nino's two sons, Andrea and Dario, now work with him and his wife, Teresita, in running the estate. After almost 80 years of bottling Soave Classico, Nino reluctantly abandoned the Classico appellation from 2008, believing it was time to move to a stelvin closure to protect the aromatic characters of his wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino Pieropan attaches enormous importance to the quality of fruit produced in the estate's 30-hectares of vineyards, which are situated in the heart of the Soave Classico zone, just to the east of Verona. After taking over the estate, he acquired crus such as La Rocca, Pigno, Palestrello and La Santa to add to Calvarino, which was bought by his grandfather in 1901. The vineyards are planted primarily with Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNino's meticulous vineyard husbandry is innovative for the region and includes spur spruning, crop thinning and the use of organic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garganega gives structure and acidity to the wines; the Trebbiano di Soave gives perfume and richness of flavour. There are usually at least two passes through the vineyard to ensure the grapes are picked at the best possible stage of ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trebbiano di Soave grapes were picked in mid-September and the Garganega in October. The grapes were destemmed and crushed, the free-run juice was fermented at controlled temperatures of 16 -18°C. Calvarino was not aged in oak but remained on its fine lees in glass-lined cement tanks for a year, adding complexity and depth to the final wine. It remained in bottle for a few months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePieropan Calvarino Soave Classicoo - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652181143742,"sku":"ITV312207","price":30.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Pieropan-Calvarino.jpg?v=1653484429"},{"product_id":"borgo-selene-bianco","title":"Borgo Selene Bianco 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBorgo Selene Bianco\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorgo Selene Bianco is a light, lemon-yellow in colour with a fresh, vivacious nose, clean, fresh perfumes of apples and ripe pears with a hint of acacia flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorgo Selene Bianco is crisp and lively on the palate with a dry, lightly perfumed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorgo Selene Bianco : The Borgo Selene wines are made and blended by Alberto Antonini at the Curatolo family winery. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/libertywine.co.uk\/index.htm?pageto=home\u0026amp;-session=libertyWines:42F94B9F0ef1d2561BUoum25F131\"\u003eBorgo Selene Bianco\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Borgo Selene derives from the Greek goddess of the Moon, illustrating the influence the Greeks, who also brought the vine to Sicily, have had on the Mediterranean`s largest island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Borgo Selene wines are made and blended by Alberto Antonini at the Curatolo family winery, where Villa Tonino is also produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy father taught me to love the land and never to be discouraged but continue to make wine with passion and respect for its origin. 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This allowed for good development of the phenological phases resulting in stronger primary aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h4\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were fermented in stainless steel vats for 10 days at a temperature of 16 - 18°C. The wine then spent two months on its lees before being bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h4\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, lemon-yellow in colour with a fresh, vivacious nose, fresh perfumes of apples and ripe pears with a hint of acacia flower. Crisp and lively on the palate with a fresh, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652193726654,"sku":"ITSY310410","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Borgo-Selene-Bianco-1.jpg?v=1653484511"},{"product_id":"carpineto-dogajolo-rosso-toscano","title":"Carpineto Dogajolo Rosso Toscano 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCarpineto Dogajolo Rosso Toscano\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpineto Dogajolo Rosso Toscano is a very innovative product, a young “Super-Tuscan”, whose characteristics are never found together in the same wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogajolo combines the power and deep colours of a young wine, the elegance and balance given by wood aging, as well as a fruity and fragrant bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1967, Carpineto is a partnership between Giovanni C. 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Rounded, ripe summer berry fruit on the palate with a clean, plummy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for the Ponte Pietra Merlot Corvina, is grown in vineyards situated next to the Soave zone in the Val d‘Alpone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merlot is grown on the warm, sheltered plains, on clay soils and the Corvina in the foothills on tufaceous basalt soils. 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(\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cantinadimonteforte.it\/eng\/azienda.php\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.cantinadimonteforte.it\/eng\/azienda.php\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lands by which come from the grapes are mainly hill and of volcanic origin and give to the wines an unmistakable taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exposition of the vineyards and the mild climate complete the harmony and delicacy of bouquet with floral reminiscent of hawthorn, elder and violet flowers, and with a pleasant almond aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vinification and the cure used to the preparation of the wines are the results of a great technology closely tie to the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctions in the several national and international contests and the various appreciations of the tasters about the wines of Cantina di Monteforte d' Alpone, encourage the managers to go on with a constant improvement through the recover of old abandoned but qualifier vineyards like the Trebbiano di Soave, and also through breeding systems of new vineyards finalize to the maximum qualitative result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePonte Pietra Merlot Corvina - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652203360446,"sku":"ITV270810","price":10.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Ponte-Pietra-Merlot-Corvina5-1.jpg?v=1653484516"},{"product_id":"ponte-pietra-pinot-grigio-rosato","title":"Ponte Pietra Pinot Grigio Rosato 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePonte Pietra Pinot Grigio Rosato\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonte Pietra Pinot Grigio Rosato, is a very pale pink in colour with a lovely perfumed nose with aromas of ripe pear and freshly baked breadcrust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonte Pietra Pinot Grigio Rosato is full-bodied but still fresh on the palate with a crisp, apple-pear finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese elegantly presented wines are made by Matt Thomson at Cantina di Monteforte from fruit which is declassified from Soave Classico status and offer superb quality at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerona’s ‘Ponte Pietra’ (stone bridge) dates back to Roman times, although vines have been planted on the hills outside of Verona for much longer than this bridge has spanned the Adige River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit for this wine is grown on several hillside vineyards outside Verona where growers have reduced their crop quite significantly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter in the Veneto was characterised by initially above average temperatures that fell sharply below zero from February.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering began early thanks to the spring rains that reduced the water deficit. 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(\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cantinadimonteforte.it\/eng\/azienda.php\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.cantinadimonteforte.it\/eng\/azienda.php \u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctions in the several national and international contests and the various appreciations of the tasters about the wines of Cantina di Monteforte d' Alpone, encourage the managers to go on with a constant improvement through the recover of old abandoned but qualifier vineyards like the Trebbiano di Soave, and also through breeding systems of new vineyards finalize to the maximum qualitative result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePonte Pietra Pinot Grigio Rosato - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652205293758,"sku":"ITV312110","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Ponte-Pietra-Rosato5-1.jpg?v=1653484517"},{"product_id":"ponte-pietra-trebbiano-garganega","title":"Ponte Pietra Trebbiano Garganega 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePonte Pietra Trebbiano Garganega\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonte Pietra Trebbiano Garganega is a zesty, aromatic wine, with light perfumes of white flowers and a touch of almonds on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate Ponte Pietra Trebbiano Garganega is fresh and vivacious, with an appealing apple\/almond character and a lively, crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonte Pietra Trebbiano Garganega : These elegantly presented wines are made by Matt Thomson at Cantina di Monteforte from fruit which is declassified from Soave Classico status and offer superb quality at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerona’s ‘Ponte Pietra’ (stone bridge) dates back to Roman times, although vines have been planted on the hills outside of Verona for much longer than this bridge has spanned the Adige River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wines are made by Matt Thomson at the Cantina di Monteforte. Veronaís ëPonte Pietraí (stone bridge) dates back to Roman times, although vines have been planted on the hills outside of Verona for much longer than this bridge has spanned the Adige River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garganega grapes for this wine were grown on the hillside vineyards situated next to the Soave zone in the Val d`Alpone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards have excellent south east exposure, with soils of volcanic origin. The hillside sites give the fruit great concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Trebbiano is all Trebbiano di Soave from spalliera-trained vineyards, producing grapes with a lovely aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were hand harvested, destemmed and crushed then pumped to the press without the addition of sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juice was chilled immediately and naturally settled. Cultured yeasts were added to initiate fermentation, which took place at around 14°C in order to retain freshness and fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was bottled young to preserve fresh fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cantina di Monteforte d'Alpone was constituted in March of 1952 like a society between 80 winegrowers of the zone, with the common love for the land and the grapevine ,in a sunny area of hills, dedicated to preserve the quality of wine. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cantinadimonteforte.it\/eng\/azienda.php\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.cantinadimonteforte.it\/eng\/azienda.php\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActually, the Cantina di Monteforte S.c.a. amount to 600 members with 1300 hectares of vineyard (the 80 % is D.O.C.).The Cantina di Monteforte is set around the entrance of Val d' Alpone zone, famous in the world for the Bolca's fossils and Soave Classico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lands by which come from the grapes are mainly hill and of volcanic origin and give to the wines an unmistakable taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exposition of the vineyards and the mild climate complete the harmony and delicacy of bouquet with floral reminiscent of hawthorn, elder and violet flowers, and with a pleasant almond aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePonte Pietra Trebbiano Garganega - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652205490366,"sku":"ITV270710","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-PP-Trebbiano-Garganega5-1.jpg?v=1653484518"},{"product_id":"poggio-al-tesoro-sondraia-bolgheri-superiore","title":"Poggio Al Tesoro Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePoggio Al Tesoro Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoggio Al Tesoro Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore is an intense ruby red, concentrated ripe, red fruit characters with an exuberant blackcurrant compote note, further emphasised by cinnamon and nutmeg notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoggio Al Tesoro Sondraia Bolgheri Superiore is plush, warm and full, with velvety, ripe tannins giving structure to the ripe, plummy fruit on the palate with touch of rosemary and eucalyptus on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most exciting estates to have emerged from Italy in recent years, Poggio al Tesoro is a 70 hectare property in Bolgheri acquired in 2001 by the Allegrini family with their US importer, Leonardo Lo Cascio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first vineyard they bought is next door to Ornellaia and was previously rented by them. Alberto Antonini was consultant here until 2009 when Nicola Biasi took over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit for this wine is sourced from the six hectare Le Sondraie vineyard. The vines face west-southwest and are planted at an altitude of just 25 metres above sea level. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.poggioaltesoro.it\/en\/index.php\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.poggioaltesoro.it\/en\/index.php\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoils here are well drained and composed of clay and sandy silt with a high presence of magnesium and iron. The vines are seven years old, spur cordon trained with a very high density of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBolgheri, on the Tuscan coast just south of Livorno, is one of Italy's most prestigious vineyard areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts winemaking zone is made up of sloping coastal vineyards at the foot of the hills between the town of Bolgheri, after which this DOC is named, and the southern part of Castagneto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in close proximity to the Tyrrhenian Sea, it has been described as 'the golden oasis of the Maremma' (an area of south-western Tuscany and northern Lazio).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1960s the Tuscan wine industry was in need of a shake-up, and Bolgheri became one of the avante-garde areas that helped bring this region back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the tactics was to start a new trend of non-DOC wines, and in 1968 an innovative style of wine was named the Super Tuscan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flagship 'Super Tuscan' wine was Sassicaia – a Bordeaux-style red created from vines often (erroneously) reported to have come from Chateau Lafite-Rothschild in Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSassicaia returned Bolgheri and Tuscany into the limelight. Sassicaia was also the first and only Italian wine to be honored with its own single-estate classification: thus in 1994, Bolgheri and Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC were born.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652205785278,"sku":"ITTU324509","price":87.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Sondraia-1.jpg?v=1653484520"},{"product_id":"vesevo-beneventano-aglianico","title":"Vesevo Beneventano Aglianico 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVesevo Beneventano Aglianico\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesevo Beneventano Aglianico is a dark, brooding wine with rich aromas of chocolate, mocha and ripe black cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intense, savoury palate of Vesevo Beneventano Aglianico balances the weighty fruit with the ripe, supple tannins beautifully and finishes on a long, smoky, chocolate note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesevo in the Irpinian hills of Campania. Known as the ’Switzerland of the South’, this is potentially one of Italy’s most exciting wine producing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are situated at between 450-700m above sea level, and are subject to a constant cool breeze that blows off the Bay of Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the centuries, this same breeze has blown volcanic ash from Vesuvius inland to give the soil here a poor, volcanic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavours obtained in the vineyard are then preserved in the winery by Marco Flacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eVesuvius is a collaboration between the producer Farnese Vini Abruzzo and some local partners who, after years of winemaking experience in Irpinia, in 2000, they decided to give light to the marketing of wines produced under the name of Vesuvius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eVesuvius is the ancient name of the volcano Vesuvius, with its dramatic eruptions, he has created so much volcanic those lands which today are the real wealth of the more than 60 hectares of land (part of which is for rent) that produce the best wines one of the youngest companies bells which proved immediately as a reality of great success in the regional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.farnesevini.it\/vesevo_azienda\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.farnesevini.it\/vesevo_azienda\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eModern technological processes and careful winemaking wisdom allow today to Vesevo to obtain wines that embody the best reinterpretation of thousands of years of winemaking tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eTechnical advances and the high quality of the wines, internationally recognized, are the result of the intense research work done by the technical team Vesevo format oenologist Dennis Verdecchia, Alberto Antonini, the famous Tuscan wine expert and consultant, and young winemaker Antonio Melone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eQuality, personality, originality of the wines are the result of the close link between traditional values ??and modern technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eOur passion leads us, through continuous research and new technologies that bring wine to expand our knowledge, to reach new heights of quality for our wines, always obtained with the respect and the full expression of the territory from which they are born\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesevo Beneventano Aglianico - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652207653054,"sku":"ITCA300210","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Vesevo-Aglianico.jpg?v=1653484522"},{"product_id":"vesevo-beneventano-falanghina","title":"Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVesevo Beneventano Falanghina\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesevo Beneventano Falanghina, low temperature fermentation has retained the fresh, crisp and aromatic quality of the wine whilst still allowing its character to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesevo Beneventano Falanghina, has perfumes of white flowers and white melon with mineral notes provide a backdrop to the full, ripe palate and lift the finish, an elegant wine, with a touch of honey on the finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVesevo in the Irpinian hills of Campania. Known as the ’Switzerland of the South’, this is potentially one of Italy’s most exciting wine producing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are situated at between 450-700m above sea level, and are subject to a constant cool breeze that blows off the Bay of Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the centuries, this same breeze has blown volcanic ash from Vesuvius inland to give the soil here a poor, volcanic character. The flavours obtained in the vineyard are then preserved in the winery by Marco Flacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Falanghina is light enough for lunch, fresh enough to drink in the garden and tangy enough to sip with food. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt tastes good with tomato-heavy Neapolitan dishes: imagine spaghetti soaked in the juice of raw cherry tomatoes, garlic and herbs; or tomatoes baked with marjoram, parsley and breadcrumbs. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/foodanddrink\/wine\/8539159\/Falanghina-wine-review.html\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/foodanddrink\/wine\/8539159\/Falanghina-wine-review.html\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s a joy with fish, too: scallops fried until they just begin to caramelise, fritti misti, fresh squid with lemon juice squeezed over it, blackened on the barbecue and tangled up with rocket, dressed crab\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalanghina has not always been highly appreciated. It was once regarded as being rather dull: “flat and unperfumed”, as one winemaker happily put it. The grape flourishes in Irpinia (the name is derived from an old word for the wolves that once roamed through these hills), an area in Campania, just to the east of Naples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with a clutch of other indigenous grapes, it has been preserved by the very isolation of the place in which it’s grown. It can also be found further south, in Basilicata and Puglia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides geography – the climate, the rich, minerally volcanic soil around Vesuvius – falanghina owes its survival to a typically fierce Italian pride in what’s local. I always think it says a lot about the Italian mindset that paese is the word for both ''a village’’ and ''a country’’; on this peninsula, even someone from the next hamlet is a foreigner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalians have also resisted, more than most, the notion that vineyard owners should rip out intriguing and unusual local grapes to plant international varieties such as chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon instead, just because more people have heard of them. “I don’t think much of 'merlotisation’,” as one put it to me once, screwing up his face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalanghina began to improve in the late 20th century as it was better understood; investment in the vineyard and better winemaking techniques have transformed this once-unadmired grape, teasing out its beautiful fragrance and vibrant orange-peel inflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s unbaked and easy to drink, yet lifted by that distinctive citrus tang. If you like it, and want to try a more intense version, go to an independent wine merchant – they have been selling more expensive falanghina for longer – or go to\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"skimlinks-unlinked\"\u003ewww.slurp.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand look for wines from producers such as Vesevo or Feudi di San Gregorio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you rise up the quality scale, the orange seems to grow stronger, and layers of acacia honey and lime come into play, along with candied peel and crystallised fruit. Just the thing for a glass of white in the sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652209979582,"sku":"ITCA3000109","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Vesevo-Falanghina.jpg?v=1653484521"},{"product_id":"allegrini-valpolicella","title":"Allegrini Valpolicella 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAllegrini Valpolicella\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllegrini Valpolicella, is juicy and soft, with lively cherry and berry fruit characters on the palate and a fresh, lifted finish and with changes to the Italian wine laws has regained it's Classico status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allegrini family estate covers 150 hectares of vineyard in the heart of the Valpolicella Classico area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family has been growing grapes here for six generations, but the estate in its current form was founded by Giovanni Allegrini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen he died in 1983, it passed to his three children, who ran it together until Walter‘s death in July 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn 2024 Walter and Franco Sons,  Francesco, Matteo, Giovanni and Silvia founded Allegrini Wines, that gather both Allegrini and Corte Giara brands. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCorte Giara is the negociant label of Allegrini. The wines are made by Allegrini from \u003c\/span\u003efruit bought in from outside their own vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allegrini company may be considered the result of the intelligence and hard work of Giovanni Allegrini, who was a straight forward, instinctive man who built an agricultural concern that was solid, efficient and innovative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe started working at a very young age and perfected the art of wine-making with great skill and an all-encompassing passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/allegrini.it\/en\/allegrini-family-and-identity\/\" href=\"https:\/\/allegrini.it\/en\/allegrini-family-and-identity\/\" contenteditable=\"false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/allegrini.it\/en\/allegrini-family-and-identity\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was given the evocative nickname \u0026amp; ldquo; the barrel spider” because in the cellar he would proudly invite guests to taste his wine, and whilst listening to comments and opinions, spring like a spider from one precious barrel to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe life-style, history and culture of Giovanni still represent, today, the key to understanding the philosophy and reasons behind the success of Allegrini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the premature death of Giovanni in1983, his three offspring took over the company and have run it ever since with impassioned enthusiasm and ever-increasing skill and competence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter having explored ways of improving the local vinification techniques, Franco and his brother Walter also gradually introduced important innovations into the vineyards: they carried out wide-ranging experiments with the Corvina grape, which is the dominant variety in Valpolicella and one of the most interesting Italian autochthonous grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts merits may be appreciated in La Poja, the company’s ‘cult’ wine made with 100%Corvina. Over time, the vine-training in the Family’s vineyards – the Trentino pergola (trellis) system, traditionally used in Valpolicella – was substituted by other systems to increase plant density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, a densely planted vineyard was created using the international varietals Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah in the flatlands of Villa Giona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAllegrini Valpolicella - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652237930686,"sku":"ITV280210","price":18.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/ITAllegriniValpolicella.jpg?v=1693310053"},{"product_id":"mezzacorona-castel-firmian-pinot-grigio","title":"Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMezzacorona Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezzacorona Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio is a great value Pinot Grigio with typical ground almond flavour and a touch of spritz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezzacorona Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio is more vinous than most with a suggestion of orchard fruits (apples, green plums) and the sort of weight that can handle most fish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight white wine, typical of Trentino, exclusively produced with grapes coming from the estate vineyards on the hills along the Adige River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCTION AREA\u003cbr\u003eMezzacorona cultivates this variety in Trentino, along the Adige River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003eFermentation with brief maceration on the skins for a 2-3 day period and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 23-24°C\/73-75°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCHARACTERISTICS\u003cbr\u003eLight white wine, typical of Trentino, exclusively produced with grapes coming from the estate vineyards on the hills along the Adige River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALCOHOL CONTENT\u003cbr\u003e12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS\u003cbr\u003eIt pairs well with white meats, sweet cheeses, delicate and lightly aromatic first course dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERVING TEMPERATURE\u003cbr\u003e14-16°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mezzacorona.it\/en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMezzacorona Wines\u003c\/a\u003e lies at the foot of the majestic Italian Dolomites. Its vineyards with pergola trellising, characteristic of the region, run from Lake Garda to the foothills of the towering Dolomites. A fresh and wild breeze blows from the over 400 lakes and numerous glaciers of the surrounding mountains, peaking at over 9,000 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to a spectrum of microclimates, ranging from Mediterranean and Alpine, and profiting from over a century of winemaking experience, Mezzacorona planted varietals in the zones best tailored to the needs of each varietal, allowing them to flaunt the aromas and flavour of their terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough state-of-the-art facilities and modern winemaking techniques, Mezzacorona offers to the final consumer 100% single varietal wines characterized by all the vivid elegance and crispiness typical of the Italian Dolomites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Grigio and Chardonnay are dominant in the Dolomites. They are well known for their floral tones, exotic fruit, ripe aromas and silky smoothness on the palate. Mezzacorona is the largest Italian estate producer of these two varietals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMerlot and Cabernet Sauvignon also have a long history of cultivation in the region. They are vinified in such a way that the varietals’ flavors of forest berries, chocolate and toasted almond are preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the winemakers intended, these wines are crafted to be a perfect complement to Italian and International cuisine.\u003cbr\u003eMezzacorona constantly receives strong ratings, and is renowned for its consistent quality, vintage after vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMezzacorona Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652238028990,"sku":"ITV312810","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Cast-Fermion-P-Grigio5-2.jpg?v=1653484676"},{"product_id":"il-faggio-montelpulciano-dabruzzo","title":"Il Faggio Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIl Faggio Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIl Faggio Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo, only the best quality grapes were chosen for this blend, from primarily hand harvested fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIl Faggio Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo, has intense red\/black in colour so characteristic of the Montepulciano grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIl Faggio Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo, has concentrated black fruit and coffee nose, with more fruit perfumes in this vintage and less mocha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate Il Faggio Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo is intense and chocolatey, with a chocolate cherry character supported by robust but supple tannins. Its stelvin closure protects and preserves its lovely perfumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIl Faggio is made by Matt Thomson’s colleague, Alana McGettigan, at one of the region’s best co-operatives in the northern part of the Abruzzi. (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libertywines.co.uk\/wines\/list\/?producerCode=GFA04IT\"\u003eIl Faggio\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim is to capture in the bottle the power and intensity of the grape, together with a lift and freshness which is seldom found in wines from this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Il Faggio derives from the fabulous beech trees which proliferate in this area, especially in the Abruzzo national park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes for this wine were grown on the hills and flatter vineyards surrounding the town of San Salvo in Abruzzo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Abruzzo, there was too much rain during the growing season of 2014, and this continued into late September and early October.\u003cbr\u003eSelection in the vineyard was key, as there was a lot of mould and rot. The wines from the best sites have lower than average levels of alcohol and are on the lighter side compared to 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the best quality grapes were chosen for this blend, from primarily hand-harvested fruit. At the winery they were de-stemmed, crushed and pumped to stainless steel tanks designed specifically for fermenting red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine was innoculated with selected yeast strains and fermented at temperatures up to 34°C. Fermentation lasted for about six days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first few days, the wine was pumped over frequently to increase extraction. This became less frequent towards the end of the fermentation process. After pressing, the wine was transferred to tank for malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIl Faggio Montelpulciano d'Abruzzo\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652238061758,"sku":"ITAB00110","price":14.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Il-Faggio-Mont-dAbruzzo5-1.jpg?v=1653484677"},{"product_id":"mezzacorona-terodelgo-rotaliano-riserva","title":"Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMezzacorona Terodelgo Rotaliano Riserva\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezzacorona Terodelgo Rotaliano Riserva, displays a complex, characteristic fragrance with a pleasant, ripe fruit aroma of prunes and blackcurrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMezzacorona Terodelgo Rotaliano Riserva is full-bodied and well-balanced with a soft mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeroldego takes its name from its traditional method of cultivation, trained on a system of “tirelle” or wire harnesses, an explanation that's more likely, if less pretty, than its legendary association with German dialect for gold of the Tirol.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are pressed with separation of stalks. 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The Apuan Alps and the mountains give protection from the cold northerly winds, while the sea provides good ventilation and a remarkable temperature range, excellent for the quality and characters of the wines.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsSlide \"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ABlock\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"rsABlock textHeader\"\u003eThe Terroir.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsABlock textBlock\"\u003eThe composition of the soil is geologically very varied, rich skeletal soil of medium texture in the hills and foothills and clay silt in the plains. The marble of the Apuans, the olive groves, the Mediterranean scrub and the sea and the distinctive features and aromas of the land surrounding our vineyards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsSlide \"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ABlock\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"rsABlock textHeader\"\u003eThe Vineyards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsABlock textSub\"\u003eTradition and experimentation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsABlock textBlock\"\u003eOur vineyards are located in the municipalities of Ortonovo and Castelnuovo Magra (La Spezia) and cover an area of 45 hectares. Three of these feature experimental vineyards where the properties of traditional vines are studied and developed in collaboration with the Liguria Region and the National Research Centre of Turin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsSlide \"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ABlock\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"rsABlock textHeader\"\u003eThe Vineyards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsABlock textSub\"\u003eNature and Ecology.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsABlock textBlock\"\u003eIt was decided to completely eliminate the use of herbicides and to use natural fertilizers. The grapes are harvested by hand in little crates. The time for harvesting depends on exposure and the strains cultivated, as well as on the basis of a series of analyses of the bunches and by tasting the grapes, which are then carefully selected.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsSlide \"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ABlock\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"rsABlock textHeader\"\u003eThe Vines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsABlock textSub\"\u003eAn expression of our land.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsABlock textBlock\"\u003eWe believe in the excellence of the Genius Loci and in the exceptional nature of every single plot and its fruit. That’s why our philosophy is to appreciate and rediscover native vines in order to bring out their maximum quality. Vermentino is a vine we have always worked with, in the vineyard and the cellar, and we are well aware of the unique properties bestowed by our terroir. We also decided to preserve and plant native vines like Albarola, Vermentino Nero, Malvasia, Pollera Nera and Massareta, aware of the uniqueness of their fruit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eThe history of this area is marked by the presence of the Celts, the Ligurian, and the Romans who founded the port of Lunae and which began, first, to cultivate grapes and produce wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notranslate\"\u003eIn 1966, here in this land, Paul bosons, the fourth generation of a family farmer has always been dedicated to viticulture, wine takes its course, continuing the work and the family tradition.\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rsNav rsBullets\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652241404094,"sku":"ITLI521013","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Cantine-Lunae-Vermentino-1.jpg?v=1653484710"},{"product_id":"guerrieri-rizzardi-calcarole-amarone-classico","title":"Guerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone Classico Riserva 2017","description":"\u003ch4\u003eGuerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone Classico Riserva \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone Classico has intense fruity notes at rest oak, red fruit macerated and then intense aromas of jam and berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone Classico taste is long, with fine tannins and a full, deep structure and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuerrieri Rizzardi is an historic family owned estate established in 1914 but with vineyard holdings dating back to the XV century inherited from the Counts Guerrieri and XVII century from the Counts Rizzardi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo this day the estates are family owned and run Contessa Maria Cristina Loredan is the winery president and her two sons Giuseppe Rizzardi and Agostino Rizzardi have been operatively running the company since the late ‘90s: Giuseppe is in charge of the estates management and is the winemaker, while Agostino is the general manager.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have presided over a quality based evolution from an already strong base and this focus was rewarded by a first 3 Bicchieri for the 2001 Villa Rizzardi Amarone DOC Classico. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.guerrieri-rizzardi.com\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.guerrieri-rizzardi.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther 3 Bicchieri awards followed every year culminating in the grand prize in 2014 of Gambero Rosso “Red Wine of The Year” for the flagship Guerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone Classico 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle vineyard Guerrieri Rizzardi Calcarole Amarone Classico is only produced in the best vintages and in limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcarole is a “cru” above the Villa di Rovereti in the heart of Negrar in the Valpolicella Classico Area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vineyard is ideally suited due to its particularly warm climate and stony soil and it south west aspect. 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The grapes were hand-picked until the 10th of October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rigorous selection, the clusters were subjected to a natural drying process on mats, until January\/February of the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were then de-stemmed and pressed. The must was transferred to sealed, 100 litre oak casks containing the \"mother\", the gelatinous remnant of previous vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter seven years in the \"vinsantaia\" loft area, the wine was bottle-aged for six months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 470 hectare estate is located northeast of Siena in the commune of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.libertywines.co.uk\/index.htm?pageto=prddtldrt\u0026amp;producerCD=GFE01IT\u0026amp;crsr=5\u0026amp;-session=libertyWines:42F949A307f0300718JvUo10872A\"\u003eCastelnuovo Berardenga\u003c\/a\u003e, on the southern border of the Chianti Classico zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFèlsina epitomises the powerful style of southern Chianti, where the wines are stylistically more akin to those from Montalcino than their fellow Chianti from Fontodi or Isole e Olena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomenico Poggiali bought the estate in 1966. 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The palate is warm and full-bodied with sweet fruit and harmonious acidity and smooth and elegant tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it by itself or with rich foods like duck leg served with flageolet beans cooked with garlic, pancetta and a selection of fresh herbs. This wine has richness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaglio Gibellina is situated in picturesque Sicily where its vineyards are surrounded by the hills of Salemi and Santa Ninfa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe landscape is dotted with vineyards, olive groves, citrus trees, juniper trees and fichi d’India trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld vineyards located between 300-600m above sea level are grown on a mixture of clay and volcanic soils using the Guyot system with limited yields allowing for the production of outstanding wines with incredible food matching potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaglio Gibellina U Passimiento is produced from grapes grown in selected old vineyards that are located on hills at 300 to 600 meters above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are grown using the Guyot training system on clay soils with limited yields of grapes per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Frappato grapes for Baglio Gibellina U Passimiento Terre Siciliane are harvested as soon as they reach maturation, and so that all the typical freshness remains in the must is fermented slowly in small steel tanks making the Baglio Gibellina U Passimiento such a full bodied fruity taste experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nero d’Avola grapes are left on the vines for a light withering and for natural dehydration to occur. 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The wine is then matured for some months in steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaglio Gibellina - the perfect partner to hearty pasta dishes or a hunk of gorgonzola and crusty bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Baglio Gibellina\" href=\"http:\/\/bagliogibellina.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ebagliogibellina.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHay Wines offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/free-wine-delivery\/\"\u003efree wine delivery\u003c\/a\u003e in the Gloucestershire - Worcestershire - Herefordshire \u0026amp; Stratford upon Avon areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“My husband and I along with our two dogs came into your shop today and purchased a bottle of Malbec along with a bottle of Three Choirs White. We also fancied trying something different so asked for a recommendation bearing in mind we liked Malbec. WOW! We are thrilled with our new wine, \u003cem\u003eThis is a corker and what a cracking recommendation. Thank you so much we are hooked and will be recommending your shop to all of our friends. Thank you so much!” (Katie H., October 2015)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaglio Gibellina U Passimiento 2018 - Hay Wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652248252606,"sku":"ITSC325013","price":14.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Bagg-Gib-Passimiento-1.jpg?v=1653484773"},{"product_id":"occhipinti-sp68-rosso","title":"Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso has hints of flowers, leather, smoke, spice and herbs with wafts of liquorice, earth and mandarin rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso blend of Nero d’Avola and Frappato is slightly purple\/red in the glass showing aromas of wild cherries, plum and mulberry with just a touch of raspberry lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mouth the initial attack of fruit is awash with wild cherry sheathed in tobacco leaf with supporting fruit flavours of dark plum and blackberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso is a very pretty wine on the palate with violet-like floral flicks across the leather and spice backdrop with hints of roasted meats, citrus rind and scattered herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s delicious and lively with a nice, lingering finish set upon a plinth of ripe, fine grained gravelly tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP68 is the name of the main road that passes near to Arianna‘s home town of Vittoria….it lies in the far south of Sicily just to the west of Ragusa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is here that she has been making wine for the past ten years under the tutelage of her uncle, Giusto Occhipinti who owns and runs the famous COS estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the vineyards are worked using biodynamic principals and the work in the cellar is measured, not pushing the wine in any way, letting it find its own space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural yeasts, no temperature control, no fining or filtration, and minimal SO2 at bottling. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.agricolaocchipinti.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eagricolaocchipinti.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArianna Occhipinti says that her love for wine was sparked when at the age of 16 she went with her uncle (Giusto Occhipinti of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com\/italy\/COS.htm\"\u003eCOS\u003c\/a\u003e) to Vinitaly, the large wine show in Verona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prompted her to study oenology at university in Milan. There, she was distressed to find the emphasis on chemistry and laboratory work, at odds with the more natural winemaking she had learned from her uncle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wasn’t what had prompted her to fall in love with wine. For her, it was about farming: the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her early 20s, she began making wines in her home area of Vittoria, Sicily. Frappato amazed her: a grape capable of making floral, elegant reds, so different from the big, ripe overpowering Nero d’Avolas that had so far defined Sicilian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe decided her style would be one of finesse and elegance and perfume over power. Her first vintage (2004) was released in 2006 when she was just 24. At the time she had just one hectare of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011 she purchased a 23 hectare farm with 7 hectares of vines, as well as other crops. It had been farmed organically for 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently, her vine holdings are 22 hectares of Nero d’Avola and Frappato, and a hectare and a half of white grapes (Albanello and Zibbibo \u003caka muscat=\"\" di=\"\" alessandria=\"\"\u003e).\u003c\/aka\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are exemplary wines, naturally made, and showing finesse and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcchipinti SP68 Rosso - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652248875198,"sku":"ITSC325213","price":28.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Occhipinti-SP68-1.jpg?v=1653484779"},{"product_id":"casa-belfi-col-fondo-prosecco-doc-frizzante","title":"Casa Belfi Col Fondo Prosecco DOC Frizzante NV","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCasa Belfi Col Fondo Prosecco DOC Frizzante\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasa Belfi Col Fondo Prosecco DOC Frizzante is light-bodied, bone-dry, and, without filtering or clarification, as hazy as a blizzard in a snow globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasa Belfi Col Fondo Prosecco DOC Frizzante is a straw yellow with greenish hues, it has the very delicate bubbles typical of Frizzante wines, and flowery and fruity scents accompanied by notes of citrus, yeast and baked bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lees at the bottom of the bottle offer the wine softness, mouth feel and longevity and can be shaken into the Prosecco to give a buttery-spicy flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAre you intrigued by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/collections\/pet-nats-colfondos\" title=\"Pet Nats \u0026amp; Colfondos Wine Collection\"\u003eColfondo Prosecco\u003c\/a\u003e as a style?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no added sulphur or filtering or fining, of course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its natural sur lie bottle re-fermentation and no filtration, this Prosecco is characterized by natural, country flavour and it is the same type of sparkling wine that their grandparents used to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe birthplace of Casa Belfi organic wines is San Polo di Piave, in the Province of Treviso, where the river soon meets the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project started when Albino Armani discovered a young oenologist from the area named Maurizio Donadi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir encounter gave birth to an inspiring cultivation and processing philosophy, based on respect for nature and natural traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay by day, both experts in the fields and in the wine cellar measure up against the rhythm and needs of the vineyards and the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effort is carried on to the final stage, the bottling, always following the officially certified procedure for organic growing and organic winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate works organically with natural manures and green fertilisers to achieve the healthiest possible grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey use biodynamic practices as well and now in full conversion. Vinification is also natural with the grapes crushed gently, and the must clarified by cold decantation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juice is then fermented in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts at a cool temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine remains in contact with the lees in tanks for approximately six months. When spring arrives the Prosecco is bottled according the Maria Thun biodynamic calendar, after which, the wine completes its secondary fermentation as the residual sugars are transformed by the yeasts into alcohol and carbon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.albinoarmani.com\/it\/vini.php?linea=belfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ealbinoarmani.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCasa Belfi Col Fondo Prosecco DOC Frizzante - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652248940734,"sku":"ITV327412","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Casa-Belfi-Prosecco-1.jpg?v=1653484782"},{"product_id":"curatolo-arini-marsala-superiore-dolce","title":"Curatolo Arini Marsala Superiore Dolce NV","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCuratolo Arini Marsala Superiore Dolce\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuratolo Arini Marsala Superiore Dolce is dark amber in colour, with aromas of dried figs, sultanas and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is round and soft on the palate with fresh notes of dried fruit, nuts and honeysuckle with a pleasant, sweet and clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1875 by Vito Curatolo Arini, the winery is now run by the fifth generation of Curatolos, making it the oldest family-owned Marsala producing business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe family are launching a new range of wines under the Curatolo Arini label, showcasing the best of what they think native Sicilian varieties can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill made in the traditional way, the Marsalas are the real deal and make a great alternative to Sherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning art deco labels designed by Ernesto Basile, a famous Palermo architect in the latter part of the 19th Century, are still used today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marsala Superiore is made in the traditional manner, with the base wines made from Grillo, Inzolia and Catarratto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are subsequently fortified with white grape spirit and aged for two years in cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a rich yet dry, aromatic and heady wine like the Curatolo Arini Marsala Superiore Dolce 75cl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature controlled slow fermentation at 20-25° C. The base wine is 12% in alcohol and has a minimum residual sugar level of 20 grams per litre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol, mistella (fresh grape must with added alcohol) and mosto cotto (concentrated fresh grape must which is traditionally “cooked” until it reduces to a third of its initial volume) are then added to the base wine, giving it a final alcohol content of 17%, the desired sugar level and the traditional flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is then aged for over five years (minimum two years by law) on site in 150 hectolitre Slovenian oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.curatoloarini.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecuratoloarini.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCuratolo Arini Marsala Superiore Dolce - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652249891006,"sku":"ITSC3149NV","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Curatolo-Marsala-Dolce-1.jpg?v=1653484793"},{"product_id":"low-sugar-prosecco-col-del-sas-brut","title":"Spagnol Prosecco Col del Sas DOCG Brut 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCol del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut - Low Sugar Prosecco\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\\nCol del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut is a low sugar Prosecco containing almost half the amount of sugar as standard Extra Dry Prosecco. \\n \\nA straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. \\n \\nThe nose senses floral notes with pleasant hints of bread crust. \\n \\nWith its only 8.5 g\/l of residual sugar this is the driest Prosecco within the Col del Sas range. \\n \\nA low sugar Prosecco that keeps the pleasant roundness and smooth finish typical of Prosecco. \\n \\nPleasant and elegant to the palate, especially thanks to a bold sapidity, with a unique tactile sensation. \\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\\nThe \u003cb\u003eSpagnol\u003c\/b\u003e are a family of winemakers in the heart of the Valdobbiadene DOCG appellation. \\n \\nWine producers since the early twentieth century, they began using the sparkling process when making their wine in 1986. \\n \\nToday, their 32 hectares of vineyards stretch over the hills and slopes of the most prestigious towns in this DOCG territory. \\n \\nAll the lands and vineyards, every vine and every single cluster, are followed closely on their way to the bottles. \\n \\nFurthermore, they are always subject to the attentive gaze and the industrious hands of the Spagnol family. \\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe grape variety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\\nThe grapes that make up the base of the low sugar Prosecco Col del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut are the fruit of the Prosecco vine (Glera). \\n \\nIts cultivation in this territory makes it possible to obtain especially high levels of quality. \\n \\nThis is especially due to the outstanding variety in the geological composition of the soils. \\n \\nThese ideal terrains are further enhanced by the diverse exposure of the hillsides, the varying altitudes, and the many micro-climates found in this zone, and especially marked by notable temperature changes between the day and night. \\n \\nFurthermore, all these characteristics are responsible for the organoleptic richness of the Col del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut. \\n \\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coldelsas.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecoldelsas.it\u003c\/a\u003e \\n \\nCol del Sas Prosecco DOCG Brut - Low Sugar Prosecco by Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652250611902,"sku":"ITV328414","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Spagnol-Valdo-Brut-1.jpg?v=1653484804"},{"product_id":"spagnol-valdobbiadene-docg-rive-di-solighetto-brut","title":"Spagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eSpagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut is a straw yellow colour. Bouquet of mature and exotic fruit, slightly balsamic. Intense and balanced flavour. Minerals and flavour are highlighted. The Rive Proseccos are produced exclusively from grapes that come from a single village\/vineyard. In the Valdobbiadene DOCG zone there are only 43 Rive, and for this reason the Spagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut is widely considered as Spagnol's absolute Cru. The \u003cb\u003eSpagnol\u003c\/b\u003e are a family of winemakers in the heart of the zone famous for the production of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore. Wine producers since the early twentieth century, they began using the sparkling process when making their wine in 1986. Today, their 32 hectares of vineyards stretch over the hills and slopes of the most prestigious towns in this DOCG territory. The vineyard dubbed \"Col del Sas\" located on the hill of the same name in the territory of Valdobbiadene, embodies the family history. Their brand name reflects this, as it unites the family surname with the name of the their land: \u003cb\u003eSpagnol Col del Sas\u003c\/b\u003e. All the lands and vineyards, every vine and every single cluster, are followed closely on their way to the bottles, always subject to the attentive gaze and the industrious hands of father Orazio and mother Loretta and their four sons, brothers Stefano, Marco, Alberto, and Mattia. The grapes that make up the base of the Spagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut are the fruit of the Prosecco vine, today identified with the historic synonym Glera. Glera is a white grape characterised by yellow-golden fruit in long, straggly, and winged clusters. Its cultivation in this territory, moulded by the Piave River and its lateral branches, makes it possible to obtain spectacular levels of quality thanks to the outstanding variety in the geological composition of the soils. These ideal terrains are further enhanced by the diverse exposure of the hillsides, the varying altitudes, and the many micro-climates found in this zone, marked by notable temperature changes between the day and night. All these characteristics are responsible for the organoleptic richness of the Spagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut, the notes and bouquets of which vary from hillside to hillside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.coldelsas.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ecoldelsas.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpagnol Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Solighetto Brut - HAY WINES\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Col del Sas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652250677438,"sku":"ITV328214","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Spagnol-Rive-1-1.jpg?v=1653484805"},{"product_id":"la-piotta-pinot-nero-piota","title":"La Piotta Pinot Nero 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLa Piotta Pinot Nero \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta Pinot Nero is red coloured tending to garnet, it has an elegant bouquet with hints of wild berries and liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate it is well structured, warm and enveloping. Almost velvety, leaves a pleasant evolved tannin taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta Pinot Nero is a late harvest wine, where the grapes are carefully selected. After the press-destemming, the must is long fermented with the skins at a controlled temperature for 15-20 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company was founded in 1985 by a family devoted to the world of wine for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average age of the vines currently present is about 30 years, which allows the production of white wines with intense and persistent aromas and full-bodied, well-structured red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a witness to the love for traditions and territory, nine rows of Pinot Grigio planted in 1930 still exist and produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years it grew to become a farm land of 15 hectares completely planted vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe annual production is about 70,000 bottles and the entire production cycle, from the vine to the bottle, takes place in the company and is personally taken care of by the Padroggi family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Padroggi family has , for generations, been dedicated to the cultivation of the vine and wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company founder, Luigi, and his sons Gabriel and Mario have dedicated their lives to the founding and expansion of the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently the third generation of winemakers joined the company: the young Enrico and Luca joined their fathers in the technical, productive and commercial parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir intention is to continue the process begun by their grandfather, bringing new ideas to the company from the point of view of the image and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013 La Piotta became part of the Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti (FIVI – Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers) that has the aim of representing and safeguarding the figure of the winemaker in relation to the institutions by promoting the quality and authenticity of Italian wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.padroggilapiotta.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epadroggilapiotta.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta Pinot Nero \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652251037886,"sku":"ITLO520513","price":14.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-PIO-PinotNero-1.jpg?v=1653484810"},{"product_id":"terre-antiche-gavi-di-gavi","title":"Terre Antiche Gavi di Gavi 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eTerre Antiche Gavi di Gavi\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerre Antiche Gavi di Gavi is an attractive lemon yellow colour. 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The vines face south\/southeast and are Guyot trained, planted at a density of 4,000 vines per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lagiustiniana.it\/\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003elagiustiniana.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTerre Antiche Gavi di Gavi - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652256608446,"sku":"ITPM314314","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Antiche-Gavi-di-Gavi-1.jpg?v=1653484850"},{"product_id":"giuseppe-sedilesu-sartiu-cannonau-di-sardegna","title":"Giuseppe Sedilesu Sartiu Cannonau di Sardegna 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eGiuseppe Sedilesu Sartiu Cannonau di Sardegna\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiuseppe Sedilesu Sartiu Cannonau di Sardegna has clear notes of spice and ripe fruit, a dense and fresh palate with delicate and sweet tannins and a simply unique depth. 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During the following 10 years they doubled their wine production and built new cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.giuseppesedilesu.com\/en\/\"\u003egiuseppesedilesu.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiuseppe Sedilesu Sartiu Cannonau di Sardegna - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652256641214,"sku":"ITSA314812","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/files\/SartiuCannonau.jpg?v=1781692906"},{"product_id":"ciu-ciu-rosso-piceno-bacchus","title":"Ciu Ciu Rosso Piceno Bacchus 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCiu Ciu Rosso Piceno Bacchus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vermilion rose perfumed Ciu Ciu Rosso Piceno Bacchus with its delightful nose of strawberry, morello cherry and liquorice root is delicious. The wine has an uncomplicated juiciness that begs for a second and third glass. It can even be merrily chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-10 col-md-10 col-lg-offset-1 col-md-offset-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the enchanting hills of the Marche region, it is as if time has stood still to tell everybody of its history and origins. 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Excellent with vegetable-based main and fish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company was founded in 1985 by a family devoted to the world of wine for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average age of the vines currently present is about 30 years, which allows the production of white wines with intense and persistent aromas and full-bodied, well-structured red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a witness to the love for traditions and territory, nine rows of Pinot Grigio planted in 1930 still exist and produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe area is famous for the production of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/product\/organic-sparkling-wine-millebolle\/\"\u003equality sparkling wines from Pinot Nero\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years it grew to become a farm land of 15 hectares completely planted vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe annual production is about 70,000 bottles and the entire production cycle, from the vine to the bottle, takes place in the company and is personally taken care of by the Padroggi family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Padroggi family has, for generations, been dedicated to the cultivation of the vine and wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company founder, Luigi, and his sons Gabriel and Mario have dedicated their lives to the founding and expansion of the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently the third generation of winemakers joined the company: the young Enrico and Luca joined their fathers in the technical, productive and commercial parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir intention is to continue the process begun by their grandfather, bringing new ideas to the company from the point of view of the image and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013 La Piotta became part of the Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti (FIVI – Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers) that has the aim of representing and safeguarding the figure of the winemaker in relation to the institutions by promoting the quality and authenticity of Italian wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.padroggilapiotta.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epadroggilapiotta.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta Riesling Italico\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652261228734,"sku":"ITLO520514","price":14.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Piotte-Riesling-1.jpg?v=1653484901"},{"product_id":"ben-rye-passito-di-pantelleria","title":"Donnafugata Ben Rye Passito di Pantelleria 37.5cl 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBen Rye Passito di Pantelleria\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Rye Passito di Pantelleria is wonderfully fresh and complex. 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Today, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.donnafugata.it\/en\/\"\u003eDonnafugata\u003c\/a\u003e has three estates in Sicily: a modern winery and 270 hectares at Contessa Entellina in the hills east of Marsala; 18 hectares in Vittoria to the south eastern point of the Island; and 68 hectares on the island of Pantelleria. Donnafugata means 'fleeing woman' and is a reference to Queen Maria Carolina, who escaped the court of Naples in the early 19th Century with her husband, Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, when Napoleon's troops arrived. The couple took refuge in Sicily at the Santa Margherita Belice palace, also the favourite residence of celebrated writer Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and depicted on the 'Mille e una Notte' label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom vines planted on the island of Pantelleria (South-Western Sicily), this is a modern take on the classic Moscato Passito. The name Ben Ryé derives from the Arabic 'Son of the Wind', after the wind which sweeps round the island. Vines are planted in hollows in the ground, at altitudes of 20-400 metres above sea level on terraced, sandy slopes of volcanic origin. The low bush vines of Pantelleria have been described on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a 'creative and sustainable practice'. The vines are over 100 years old and are ungrafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBen Rye Passito di Pantelleria - Hay Wines\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h4\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652262539454,"sku":"ITSC326014","price":52.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Ben-Rye-1.jpg?v=1653484915"},{"product_id":"lugana-brolettino","title":"Ca dei Frati Lugana Brolettino 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eLugana Brolettino\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLugana Brolettino is pale golden in colour, this wine opens with aromas of stone fruits and a touch of vanilla spice from the oak ageing. The palate has rich peach characters, with a creamy, honeyed texture lifted by stony minerality. Intense and concentrated through to the fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"h3\"\u003eThe Dal Cero family has transformed their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cadeifrati.it\/\"\u003eCa' dei Frati\u003c\/a\u003e property, situated on the southern shores of Lake Garda, into a model Italian estate over the past two decades. Back in 1987, they had 12 hectares of vineyard but now, following the purchase of a large chunk of prime vineyard in 2008, they have over 160 hectares. This increase in quantity has been matched by an increase in quality and today they remain the best producer in Lugana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret to the success of the Ca' dei Frati wines is the outstanding vineyards. Most producers in the zone crop at high levels and train the vines high. At Ca' dei Frati, the vines are trained low, newer vineyards have a higher density of planting and yields are well below the average for the area. 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The wine then aged in bottle for three months before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLugana Brolettino - Hay Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hays Wine Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652262572222,"sku":"ITLO521915","price":36.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Brollettino-1.jpg?v=1653484916"},{"product_id":"mabis-biscardo-neropasso","title":"Mabis Biscardo Neropasso 2023","description":"\u003ch4\u003eMabis Biscardo Neropasso\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMabis Biscardo Neropasso is intense ruby red turning to garnet with ageing. Bouquet is spicy with hints of cherry, black cherry and plum compote. fine and velvety palate, persistent, with soft tannins at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeropasso is recommended with pasta, white and red meats, fresh and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a blend of Corvinone 40%, Corvina 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, the Mabis Biscardo Neropasso is a rich and structured red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.biscardovini.com\/en\/\"\u003eBiscardo\u003c\/a\u003e Family have been making wine from their base in Soave for over 150 years and are currently led by brothers Maurizio and Martino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the course of Maurizio's long and illustrious career, he has consulted for well known wineries around Italy and in doing so he came across the vineyards for their Puglian wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the Pugliese and Veneto wines are characterised by an almost dangerous drinkability, aromatic purity and exceptional value for money, Mabis Biscardo Neropasso is a great example of their very drinkable wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil for this wine vary considerably, adding to the complexity of the wine. Brown and red soil on silts, loam rocks formed from the Cretaceous period, compact red soil on basalt and compact red soil on Eocene limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach valley gives different qualities to the wine, although there is always a high calcareous concentration, with lots of big stones in the first half metre of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mabis Biscardo Neropasso is made from ripe and healthy grapes that are selected at the time of the hand picking. The thinnest bunches are chosen, with the berries not too close one to another, so that the air can circulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are laid out in large perforated plastic boxes, to ensure excellent ventilation. The boxes are stacked in the fruttaio, a large airy room and the grapes are periodically monitored so that the Appassimento process takes place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA selection of the grapes are slightly wilted before the soft press. 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A perfect food wine, try pairing it with a slow cooked lamb shank or beef stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 19th century, Petrera Nicola decided to build his home within the winery and chose the hill called Spinomarino, for its lofty, well-aired and sunny position, among the best ones in the entire area of Gaudella (South-eastern area of Gioia del Colle) to grow Primitivo grapes. Their winery, with their strict family management, has always practiced organic farming, considered as a life-style in the respect of Nature and every living creature starting with ourselves, and not only as a trendy business model. 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Full bodied with a generous flavour and a pleasant fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is an excellent accompaniment to salami, savoury first courses and cheese platters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from a bend of Negroamaro 85% and Malvasia Nera 15%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested during the second half of September. The must underwent a temperature controlled maceration for approximately 10 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts. The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks, preserving the purity of fruit in the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, 19 vine growers from San Marzano whose families had farmed the land for generations, combined their efforts to establish \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cantinesanmarzano.com\/?lang=en\"\u003e'Cantine San Marzano'\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The vineyards can be found in areas which benefit of a vast pedoclimatic diversity, from the low coastal areas up to an altitude of 600 metres above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We work with the aim that our farmers receive the right compensation for their work. This adds dignity to Sicilian agriculture and to the wines which express at best our territory. 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On the palate is it soft, aromatic and long -lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company was founded in 1985 by a family devoted to the world of wine for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average age of the vines currently present is about 30 years, which allows the production of white wines with intense and persistent aromas and full-bodied, well-structured red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a witness to the love for traditions and territory, nine rows of Pinot Grigio planted in 1930 still exist and produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe area is famous for the production of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/haywines.co.uk\/product\/organic-sparkling-wine-millebolle\/\"\u003equality sparkling wines from Pinot Nero\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years it grew to become a farm land of 15 hectares completely planted vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe annual production is about 70,000 bottles and the entire production cycle, from the vine to the bottle, takes place in the company and is personally taken care of by the Padroggi family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Padroggi family has , for generations, been dedicated to the cultivation of the vine and wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company founder, Luigi, and his sons Gabriel and Mario have dedicated their lives to the founding and expansion of the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently the third generation of winemakers joined the company: the young Enrico and Luca joined their fathers in the technical, productive and commercial parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir intention is to continue the process begun by their grandfather, bringing new ideas to the company from the point of view of the image and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013 La Piotta became part of the Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti (FIVI – Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers) that has the aim of representing and safeguarding the figure of the winemaker in relation to the institutions by promoting the quality and authenticity of Italian wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.padroggilapiotta.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003epadroggilapiotta.it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Piotta Old Vine Pinot Grigio\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Piotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40652276039870,"sku":"ITLO522117","price":14.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6009\/9006\/products\/IT-Piotta-1930-Pinot-Grigio-1.jpg?v=1653485020"},{"product_id":"vajra-langhe-nebbiolo-2016","title":"Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVajra Langhe Nebbiolo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is bright ruby red with intense notes of violet and rose, accompanied by the freshness of ripe red berry fruits on the nose. 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