Red Wine Tasting

The appeal of the table set with loved ones or friends, who at 12am or after, but also at dinner time, is an environmental situation that affects everyone's common imagination. Sitting comfortably around daily dishes with six red wines for everyday table, which brilliantly accompany the peculiarities of the succession of the chosen dishes and which also stand as food elements of the meal, the original place of the wine itself. A mix of labels that reevaluate better and give the right dimension at the daily table moment giving great drinkability and expressiveness through a clear profile and great smoothness of drinking. You find them almost only with us, you cannot forget this tasting box so easily!

To discover the aristocratic finesse of Barbaresco, the protagonist of the areas north of the Langhe, we thought of a triptych of labels to approach this great red with unique sensations and long evolutionary potential. From Rabajà, one of the most representative cru of the denomination, a very noble label for persistence, intensity and finesse. Crossing the gates of the Verduno Castle allows you to meet a red with a dense tannic texture and excellent balance. Balsamic and floral tones, interspersed with delicate spices, recount the Cru di Basarin located near the town of Neive, a historic town of Barbaresco and where the characteristics of strength and elegance are matched in wonder!

A journey to discover three great and sincere interpretations of Sagrantino, the black berried grape symbol of Umbria and which has found its elective cradle in the territory of Montefalco. Wines intense and wide, rich in structure and matter, of great personality and with a tannic plot among the most powerful in the world

A tasting box in the sign of the Mediterranean with three everyday Sicilian red wines that have an intense and carefree character in common, showing off with an enviable quality price. A tasting itinerary that brings a little warmth of the sunny island at home. Nero d'Avola, Merlot and Syrah come together in a versatile path made up of intense fruity references, soft decisive and enveloping sensations that wink at the whole meal but also for those who already want to venture combinations with dishes slightly more structured than usual.

Intensity and richness, complexity and exuberance, but also balance, elegance and clarity of perfumes: this tasting of Amarone will make you discover three absolutely unmissable producers, able to better interpret the qualities of this fascinating wine. An Italian enological excellence that has made Valpolicella discover all over the world, a symbol that has made famous grapes such as Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone and Molinara

Three great producers in a journey that will make you discover some of the best expressions of Amarone. A tasting that brings with it wealth and complexity, great material and personality, that is all the qualities that distinguish this great Venetian red wine that comes from drying for several months of Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone and Molinara grapes

Sorbara, Reggiano, Salamino and Grasparossa di Castelvetro: a journey through the different interpretations of Lambrusco. A path that smells like marasca, blackberry and raspberries, a tasting that speaks of liveliness and vivacity, good food and conviviality. The wine symbol of Emilia, to be accompanied strictly to the combination of fried dumplings and cold cuts

Primitivo: a journey through the different interpretations of this great grape from Apulia, to discover how the terroir and the different philosophies of wineries can give different expressions. Manduria and Gioia del Colle are the most suitable terroirs for this grape variety, capable of surprising for intensity and persistence, vigor, great character and substance

The Brunello di Montalcino is one of the noblest and austere denominations of Italian enological heritage. A beautiful entry into the Olympus of the great Italian reds that deserves a privileged access with three labels of great price quality and that worthily introduce to this elegant world. The expressive power of these fluids is smoothed by time, but these labels show great stature right from the start. They are important reds that occupy an important place on the table, revealing an enveloping sip, structured and decisive, preceded by ample and multifaceted aromatic nuances that can be detected on the nose. Class and prestige surround a Mediterranean and material profile that defines its particularity. These features make them the perfect protagonists for unique moments or as a gift for important occasions. A tasting to enjoy an unforgettable access to one of the most legendary and monumental interpretations of Sangiovese!

Pinot Nero is one of the most prestigious vines in the world, from the most varied interpretations and expressions, of great longevity and finesse. Of Transalpine origin, it owes above all its fortune to the work of the Burgundian monks who sensed its potential, especially in particular plots, electing it as a symbol of one of the most important wine regions in the world. From here he then traveled the world finding good luck in other areas as demonstrated by the protagonists who make up this selection. From South Tyrol come 3 different labels with a unique character, while from Provence one of the most iconic expressions with a Mediterranean profile. From Friuli Venezia Giulia a surprising red of fine complexity and harmony, from the Oltrepò Pavese an artisanal expression with a balsamic and delicate profile; finally, from Austria freshness and minerality lead to the tasting of a very pleasant interpreter of the northernmost regions of the State.

Six interpretations to discover one of the vines at the base of great expressions strongly linked to the territory of origin. Strong wines of great personality are alternated with labels that tell a more crisp and fragrant side of this noble and austere fruit: the Nebbiolo. A journey to discover an all-Italian autochthonous that reveals some excellent surprises even far from its elective lands, as shown by the protagonist coming from Sardinia, a Mediterranean surprise of complexity and depth. The region that is most closely linked to it, in all its main areas, is Piedmont. Three red wines with good body come from the Langhe and the Novara hills, noble fluids that undergo significant refinement to balance structure and freshness. From the other important area of the region, the label from Roero reveals a convivial character, giving an energetic and refreshing sip translated into a carefree drink. A liter of rustic pleasure! Always on notes of frankness and decision resounds the interpreter from Valtellina, a juicy red of extraordinary pleasure with references to small berries and forest spices.

Among the most appreciated Italian reds, Chianti is, in particular, the symbol of Tuscany. An appreciated denomination that embraces more territories up to those historically linked to its production, in the provinces of Florence and Siena, which can boast the mention of 'Classico'. Different types, different stories that reveal all the expressiveness of the main grape of the region, the Sangiovese, which, according to its origin, can be vinified in purity or can blend to other vines to reveal unique and always different interpretations. Expressive vivacity and character roundness are given by the convivial 'Al Canapo'. A great everyday wine from Fiesole, ‘Le Cicale di Vincigliata’, a very balanced red wine with a pleasant overall fruity sensation and delicate flavors of aromatic herbs. From the 'Gallo Nero' world, the famous icon that identifies the Chianti Classico, come the rest of the protagonists of the tasting. Two expressions of great personality are those of Fattoria di Lamole and Poggerino, two wineries that have an organic and careful vision in the vineyard and in the cellar. Depth and minerality, intensity and character describe these two fascinating reds. Riserva 'Il Grigio' is a label of greater stature and the result of a longer aging in the cellar. It comes from a selection of the best fruits that depict a dense tannic texture and a great taste harmony. Iconic and celebratory of the precursor of the category, Bettino Ricasoli, or one who has canonized the characteristics, the Gran Selezione 'Castello di Brolio' is a bottle of impact, persistent and impeccable elegance, which tells another extraordinary chapter in the wine history of this cellar!

The rediscovery of ancient agronomic practices in the vineyard and the increasingly minor interventionism in the cellar are attitudes that are increasingly emerging from the national scene. Respect for environmental sustainability and the fruit are sought through the recovery of traditional customs or practices and knowledge deemed appropriate to better comply with these settings. It is following this path that you can meet the red expressions protagonists of this incredible journey. Symbols of their territory of origin, strong personality and strong character. An itinerary that leads to the discovery of sincere tastings from the North of Italy to the two major islands, along a road that intertwines even the central regions. Interpreter of impervious or generous terroir, points of reference for the category and characterized by a persuasive and energetic profile, the result of attention and passion. Juicy and authentic red wines with a compulsive drink!

A great meeting between a generous land with a Mediterranean profile, like the Tuscan one, and the style of great international vines finds in these three Red Bolgheri, the worthy interpreters of elegance, wealth and power. Three different assemblages that tell the identity of many wineries and their way of expressing the generous terroir of the area, contributing to the success of the name. Excellence of national enology, the real reference points of the typology, the result of great knowledge in the care of details. From one of the most fascinating villages of the peninsula, a liquid tale of three large labels that highlight a subtle and full texture on the palate, enveloping the sip with an elegant and refreshing sensation. Reds that introduce beautifully to the prestige of this category and that can support the most tasty and full-bodied dishes, as well as making a good impression in the most important circumstances!

The symbol of the terroir of Montefalco, the reference red of Umbria, the power and the tannic texture made of wine. This is the Sagrantino, vinified in purity by the Umbrian grape of the same name, imported into Italy by Byzantine monks. With this tasting you will have the opportunity to discover three of the most important expressions of this great Umbrian red wine

The 'Supertuscan', the expressions of highest prestige and renown of the Region, able to stand among the great reds for complex and elegant facets, often based on international vines. It starts with the international identity of Poggio Scalette's red 'Capogatto', one of the bottles most loved by enthusiasts for its elegant character and the stupendous finesse and persistence of its taste. A thoroughbred! Cabernet Sauvignon in purity for one of the stars of the range proposed by Castellare di Castellina and linked to the international critics of which it collects, every year, precious top scores that underline its unique class. An intense red with fruity and mineral persistence, with a full body of great importance. The 'Picconero' of Tolaini impeccably concludes a path dominated by preciousness. Merlot and Cabernet Franc move on a vigorous and intense sip, dominated by red fruit with hints of spirits and oriental spices.

A wonderful journey with the Barolo, the "King of wines" as it is defined. A noble red who will know how to embellish the best moments with class, and the three protagonists chosen to satisfy these occasions have as their strength, in addition to a great personality, a great accessibility. A journey that includes a route from the center of the production of "Wine of the Kings", the municipality of Barolo, thanks to an important signature of the denomination as the Fratelli Barale. Continue through one of the most evocative villages of Langa, Serralunga d'Alba, where the Palladino winery obtains an elegant and aristocratic Barolo with great potential. The culmination occurs in Monforte, where the Abbona family obtains a Barolo from the cru of Perno with a great character and austere and intense profile.