Ressia
Barbaresco "Canova" DOCG

Vinyard: Canova vinyard, Nieve, Piedmont
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Color: intense and luminous garnet red
Bouquet: bouquet rich in personality, notes of fruit in alchool and spicy, liquorice roots, ginger, with the classical mineral nuance and an excellent dash of freshness.
Tasting notes: rich, full and round with elegant and fine tannins and a light acid note. Enticing.
Recognitions: 92 points (3 stars) in 2014 Vini di Veronelli; AIS Bibenda 2014, 4 grape bunches (2009); Three glasses in 2010 Gambero Rosso Italian Wine Guide (2006 vintage); Wine Enthusiast 91 points (2007), 89 points (2008);

Alessandria Crissante
Barolo "Capalot" DOCG

Vinyard: Capalot vinyard, La Morra, Piedmont
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Ageing: 50% in French oak barriques (1/3 of which is new) and 50% in large Slavonia oak barrels for 24 months.
Color: intense garnet red
Tasting notes: Fascinating aromas of red fruits, blackberries and plum, elegant notes of vanilla and a hint of mint follow through to a full body, with noble tannins and an excellent finish. Aftertaste of fruit, vanilla and leather.
Meditation wine, delicious now but can age well past 18-20 years.
Recognitions: Vini di Veronelli 2014, 92 points (2007 and 2008);

Le Bignele
Amarone Classico della Valpolicella DOCG

Vinyard: Marano di Valpolicella, Veneto
Grape varieties: 70% Corvina and Corvinone, 25% Rondinella, 5% Molinara
Ageing: in large Slovanian oak barrels for 3 years.
Color: Intense garnet red
Tasting notes: Ethereal and fragrant bouquet with notes of spice and dried fruits, such as cherries; delicate and velvety on the palate.
Recognitions: 90 points in 2014 Vini di Veronelli; Golden Star in 2014 Vini Buoni d'Italia (one of the highest possible votes);

Tenuta Pietramora
Morellino di Scansano
"Brumaio" DOCG

Production Area: Tuscany
Appellation: Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Grape variety: Sangiovese 100%. Certified organic wine
Ageing: 15-18 months in steel vats, 3-6 months in the bottle
Color: Brilliant ruby red
Tasting notes: Notes of small, black-berried fruits, red flowers and ripe-cherry. Fresh on the palate, with hints of ripe, dark fruits with a pleasant and persistent taste, thanks to the good acidity and naturals tannins.
Recognitions: 91 points in 2014 Decanter (17.5/20); 2014 Vini Buoni d'Italia voted as a "wine not to miss"; voted in 2014 Espresso Vini d'Italia to be a "wine of excellence".

Vignetti Valle Roncati
Fara "Vigna di Sopra" DOC

Vinyard: Hills of Briona, N. Piedmont
Grape variety: Nebbiolo and a small amount of Vespolina and Uva Rara
Appearance: Intense ruby red color tending towards garnet red.
Nose: Enveloping bouquet with notes of liquorice, red fruits and spices.
Palate: Tasty and dry, with a pleasant roundness thanks to the soft, aromatic tannins that give it a pleasant, velvety and persistent finish.
Pairing: Served at 18°C, this wine is excellent with red meats, wild game and sharp cheeses.
Recognitions: 90 points Vini di Veronelli 2014, Winner Douja D'Or 2014 (national DOC and DOCG wine competition); Gold medal at 2013 Los Angeles International Wine Competition; Gold Medal at the Pramaggiore National Wine Competition; 2 glasses in Grambero Rosso Vini d'Italia 2014; Diploma of Merit at 3rd annual "Calice d'oro dell'Alto Piemonte.

Petrucco
Refosco dal Penducolo Rosso
Riserva "Ronco del Balbo" DOC

Vinyard: Butrio in Monte, Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Grape variety: 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso.
Ageing: 24-36 months in barrique.
Color: lively ruby red.
Nose: Intense fragrances of fruit (red fruits such as raspberry and currant, black fruits such as blueberry and blackberry) blending perfectly with spicy flavors (coffee, liquorice and star anise).
Palate: Dry and crisp in the mouth for a pleasant finish.
Recognitions: 4 stars + Crown in 2014 Vini Buoni d'Italia (highets possible award); 91 points (3 stars) in 2014 Vini di Veronelli; 4 grape bunches in 2014 AIS Bibenda; Two glasses in 2014 Gambero Rosso Italian Wine Guide; Slow Wine 2014.

I Capitani
Taurasi "Bosco Faiano" DOCG

Vinyard: Sunny hills of the Calore river valley, Avellino, Campania.
Grape variety: 100% Aglianico Taurasi.
Ageing: In French-oak barriques for 12-18 months months; refining in bottle after third year.
Appearance: Deep burgundy with sparkling shades of red.
Nose: Ethereal, complex, with notes of licorice and vanilla against a refined background of berries. Tertiary features are well highlighted, pleasantly balsamic with red pepper and exotic spice.
Palate: Full bodied. Dry, rounded, harmonic, with an intense and persistent aftertaste, reminiscent of sour black cherries and berries. Complex, long-lasting and all embracing.
Recognitions: 92+ points in International Wine Report; 91 points in Wine Enthusiast; 90 points in Wine Spectator; 91 points (3 stars) in 2014 Vini di Veronelli; 88 points in Luca Maroni's 2014 Yearbook of best Italian wines; Slow Wine 2014.

Podere Giustini
Rosso Conero DOC

Vinyard: south-facing vineyards near Monte Conero, Ancona, Marche.
Grape variety: 100% Montepulciano.
Ageing: 6 months in steel/vetrified cement tanks and 6 months in the bottle.
Appearance: Intense ruby red color.
Nose: Fruity and aromatic aroma, reminiscent of mint, cherry and wild berries.
Palate: Sapid, balanced, tannic and round.
Recognitions: One of the top 100 wines in Italy in 2014 Golosaria Guide; Quality/price award in Gambero Rosso's 2015 Berebene guide.

Villa Pomona
Chianti Classico "Bandini" DOCG

Vinyard: Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany.
Grape variety: 95% Sangiovese, 5 % Colorino. Certified organic wine
Ageing: Maturation in medium Slavonian oak barrels for 8 months, followed by 3 months in the bottle.
Color: Bright ruby red.
Nose: Fresh with a fruity aroma of black cherries and strawberries with notes of leather and spice.
Palate: Pleasant and succulant with mature fruit but without being excessive. Elegant and precise tannins. Long and well balanced.
Recognitions: Three glasses in 2014 Gambero Rosso Italian Wine Guide; Slow Wine 2014; 90 points Wine Enthusiast;

Francesco Brigatti
Ghemme "Oltre il bosco" DOCG

Vinyard: Hills of Ghemme, Northern Piedmont.
Grape variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Ageing: 24 months in wood barrels, at least 6 months in the bottle.
Tasting notes: This dry red wine is characterized by its ageworthy characteristics, owing to its very prominent tannins and high acidity; the aromas are of red fruit with hints of violet and spices, and the flavors are long lasting on the palate.
Recognitions: Vini di Veronelli 2014, 89 points (2009); AIS Bibenda 2014, 4 grape bunches (2008);