Affina - Riserva Ciliegio ‘99 - 1 L.

Marzadro | Grappa | Italy | 6,659.00CZK

TO THE SMELLING AND TASTE IT IS ROUND AND DELICATE.

FULL TASTE OF GREAT PERSONALITY AND WIDE FRAGRANCE, WITH A FINE AND ELEGANT BOUQUET. COMPLEX BODY BUT INCREDIBLE MELLOWNESS

Marc selection:
MARCS OF RED GRAPES LIKE LAGRAIN AND PINOT NERO

Preparation of grapes:
LIGHT SQUEEZING TO PRESERVE THE CHARACTERISTIC AROMAS

Distillation:
TRADITIONAL IN A BAIN-MARIE WITH BATCH ALEMBIC (BATCH
DISTILLATION)

Fining:
THE “GRAPPA” SETTLES FOR EIGHT YEARS IN SMALL CHERRY BARRELS OF DIFFERENT ORIGINS, TO OBTAIN A UNIQUE AND UNMISTAKABLE BLEND OF FRAGRANCES

Origin of the barriques:
PRUNUS CERASUS: GREAT QUALITY WOOD, VERY HARD AND
COMPACT, ORANGE WITH DARK RED NUANCES. IT COULD BE FOUND IN VALPOLLICELLA IN THE MEDIOEVAL PERIOD ALREADY, IT SPREAD LARGELY AFTER WWI, IN THE PERIOD OF THE RECONSTRACTION OF THE VINEYARDS DESTOYED BY THE WINEPEST (PHYLLOXERA). THE CHERRY TREE, NOT DEMANDING BUT YET PARTICULARLY GENEROUS, REPRESENTED A SUPPORTING FUNCTION FOR THE VINES AND IT GARANTUEED A RICH AND EASILY ACHIEVED INCOME. AFTER MORE THAN HALF OF A CENTURY, WITH THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE WINE-PEST, THE CHERRY TREE SHOWS ITS GENEROUSITY AGAIN, PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY WOOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SETTLING BARRELS. THE SEASONING OF THE WOOD, AFTER THE FELLING AND THE CHOPPING, TAKES PLACE NATURALLY AND IT LASTS AT LEAST 26 MONTHS, SIX IN THE FELLING PLACE.

THE STEAM-BENDING TECHNIQUE IS APPLIED TO THE STAVES, IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE AROMATIC FEATURES OF THE WOOD.

Alcohol content: 43 % Vol.
L. 1

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico D.O.C. "Rabieto"

Azienda Agricola SALGARI F.LLI | Red Wines | Italy | 899.00 CZK

The Amarone "Rabieto" is obtained from Corvina, Rondinella and Negrara grapes yields in the historical Valpolicella. The grapes are carefully selected during October harvesting and then laid out and dried in the winter fresh air. This drying process, called "appassimento", goes on until the following month of January, when the grapes are softly pressed. The fermentation process is slowed by the cold winter temperature and lasts almost 40 days. Malolactic fermentation is performed in tonneaux and oak barrels so that colour and fruity notes become well-defined. The wine has an intense bouquet with a flourish of notes, including light fig, cocoa and vanilla. It has a warm taste and soft tannins, with a very pleasant finale of cherries in spirits.

Perfect in combination with savoury dishes like roasted, barbequed or braised meat or with seasoned cheese. In order to fully appreciate its aroma, it should be served in balloon glasses.

Alcohol: 15% vol. Serving temperature 18-20 °C (65-68 °F)

Barbera d’Alba Superiore La Pichetera

Azienda Agricola SOBRERO F. & F | Red Wines | Italy | 415.00 CZK

A lovely, brilliant, purplish ruby. Remarkably lively, concentrated aromas of full-bodied fruit, with a lovely hint of spice in the background. Entering confidently in the mouth, it builds impressive breadth and a firm tannic structure. Succulent, juicy fruit, enriched with nuances of leather, liquorice, and dried leaves, contributes to classic varietal character, and it unfurls a lengthy, vibrant finish marked by an appealing acid tang. Still young, it exhibits significant cellaring potential.
Serving suggestions: Main courses of meat, particularly mixed boiled meats, stews, and braises, including poultry; hot antipasto dishes that are complex and rich.

Training method and vine density: Vertical Guyot, at 6,000 vines per hectare.

Average age of producing vineyards: From 5 to 30 years

Yield per hectare: 80 quintals

Fermentation and maturation: Fermentation in French oak tonneaux for some 10 days, with punchdowns but no pumpovers. After drawing off, the vats are cleaned and the wine is returned to them for malolactic fermentation, with bâtonnage. The wine then matures on the fine lees for one year, racked only once, and is then given a further 3 months’ ageing in glass before release.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Barolo "Ciabot Tanasio" 2004

Azienda Agricola SOBRERO F. & F | Red Wines | Italy | 585.00CZK

Average age of producing vineyards: The older section of the vineyard has 50-year-old vines, the younger, recently planted, is 5 years old.

Fermentation and maturation: Controlled fermentation at about 30oC, followed by maceration in steel over 11 to 15 days, with both open and automatic pumpovers at least 3 times daily. The wine completes malolactic fermentation in steel and maturation for at least 24 months in oak botti varying in size from 25 to 50 hectolitres. Alcohol: 14%
A strikingly brilliant ruby in appearance, very luminous. The nose, heady and generous, releases complex varietal aromas, with pungent notes of autumn leaves and spice well in evidence, complemented by nuances of tanned leather, liquored dried plum, black liquorice, and cocoa powder. The palate develops impressive fruit, bolstered by a solid charge of tannins that will become supple with bottle ageing. A lively acidity drives a lengthy finish well laced with savoury, succulent fruit.

Serving suggestions: Pot roasts with Barolo, red meat and game, stuffed guinea fowl, first courses featuring meat or mushrooms.

Grape variety: Nebbiolo
Annual production: 10 – 15,000 bottles

Bric del Gaian

Paolo Berta Distillerie | Grappa | Italy | 2,990.00CZK

This Grappa di Moscato is produced with an accurate selection of moscato ‘s marcs coming from the best areas of production, and it is made through the discontinuous system by steam-draught copper pots. The ageing (8 years) in barriques of different woods gives to this grappa an amber colour, a complex, delicate and wide taste, with strong personality.

Full of perfume, particularly sclary sage, grapefruit, and vanilla. Rich and wide taste, with a long persistence of silk structure in the mouth.

Alcohol content: 45% vol.

Fabio Contato Rosso

Azienda Agricola Provenza | Red Wines | Italy | 699.00 CZK

This red wine Garda Classico Rosso D.O.C., was created following the same company philosophy as that adopted by the producer Fabio Contato in all his wines. So, this wine represents the highest expression of quality ever abtained, as for the Lugana D.O.C. The product derives from the careful grading of bunches at the vineyard. The grapes are then taken quickly to the cellar and put into tanks. In contact with their own skins the grapes are allowed to ferment for fifteen days and the wine is then poured into new French oak barriques where it remains for 24 months. After a further six months of maturing in bottles the wine is then ready for consumption. This is a well-structured wine of great expression. It has a long-lasting taste and is ideal for consumers who require a wine that is reserved for connoisseurs, where the care taken by the wine-producer is given the appreciation it deserves. Grapevine: Goppello, Sangiovese, Barbera and Marzemino. Fragrance and taste: full bodies, strong, elegant, balanced, with mineral - red fruits and spices flavour. Alcoholic volume: 13,5% Vol. Serving temperature: 16-18° C. Serving suggestions: important dishes of red meat such as "brasato", wood grouse an game, seasoned hard cheeses such as parmesan.

Fabio Contato Selezione Lugana D.O.C.

Azienda Agricola Provenza | White Wines | Italy | 639.00 CZK

This white Selezione Fabio Contato Lugana D.O.C., which takes its name from the proprietor of Azienda Agricola Provenza, seeks to represent the estate’s very best expression of a wine left to age for 6 months in 225 litre French oak barriques, with a further 3 months of ageing in the bottle. A wine with very limited production, it is the result of many years of experience that seeks to highlight the potential of Lugana. Ageing serves to intensify the maturity of a wine with a great structure, obtained from the Estate’s oldest vineyards, with low production but great body. Grapevine: Trebbiano di Lugana. Fragrance and taste: Full-bodied, round and intense, rich of tropical fruit (pineapple, banana), fresh mineral. Alcholic volume: 13,5% Vol Serving temperature: 12-14° C Serving Suggestions: First courses with white meat sauces, foie gras, white Alba’s truffles, seasoned and lightly sharp cheese.

Garda Classico Chiaretto DOC

Azienda Agricola Provenza | Rose Wines | Italy | 275.00 CZK

Chiaretto from Lake Garda stands out among Italian rosé wines for its fragrance and delicate bouquet. It is described in the literature as the "one night wine", since after pressing, the juice of the grapes of the four typical Lake Garda types linked to the Garda Classico D.O.C. denomination (Groppello, Marzemino, San Giovese and Barbera) is left to ferment with the skins for just a single night. A true Garda wine, Chiaretto is distinguished by its colour and delicate structure. It is appreciated by women but has a body which allows it to be laid down for several years. Production is about 15,000 75 cl bottles annually. The wine can be enjoyed with cold meats, risottoes salads and light fish dishes. Alcohol content 12.5% Vol., total acidity 6.5, extract 20, pH 3.2.

Garda Classico Rosso DOC "Negresco"

Azienda Agricola Provenza | Red Wines | Italy | 449.00 CZK

The name Negresco has been taken from the famous Provencal "Hotel Negresco" in Nice. This red wine comes from vineyards of fine grapes linked to the Garda Classico D.O.C. denomination, such as Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera. Negresco is the modern wine per excellence, full bodied and rich in fruitness, spices and very long-lasting effects. It possesses a balance and level of satisfaction that is rare in wines of its category. This is obtained with a long period of fermentation with skins immersed all along. The aging takes place in barriques of 250 and 500 litres for a minumum of 12 months. Then the Negresco emerges ready for the most discriminating connessesseurs. The annual production is 35.000 bottles. It is best served with red meats, poultry and other typical Italian dishes, especially braised meats. Alcohol content 12% Vol., total acidity 5.3, extract 24, pH 3.4.

GARDA D.O.C. CABERNET

Azienda Agricola Cá Lojera | Red Wines | Italy | 279.00 CZK

GARDA D.O.C. CABERNET
Ruby red colour with deep and limpid violet reflects. The odor is intense, delicate, vinous and pleasant. The flavor is dry, sapid, and lightly acid that is typical of its nature. This wine is characterized by a strong structure and needs time to become a full-bodied complete wine.

Technical Characteristics:
Name of wine: Garda DOC Cabernet
Alcohol: 13%
Vintage: 2005
Grape varieties: Cabernet 100%
Location of vineyards: Morenic Hills
Area under wine: 3 hectars
Density of planting/hectar: 3.200 vines
Soil: alluvial gravel and pebble
Fermentation: in stainless steel and aging in barriques
N° of bottles produced: 15.000

GARDA D.O.C. MERLOT

Azienda Agricola Cá Lojera | Red Wines | Italy | 279.00 CZK

GARDA D.O.C. MERLOT
Ruby-red and limpid in colour, without the orange shade you may expect from an aged wine. In fact, it is still young, but has a rich and complex flavour. On the palate the fructivity comes forth, laced with woodden tannins. It is a wine with strong personality that will become full-bodied with the aging.

Technical Characteristics:
Name of wine: Garda DOC Merlot
Alcohol: 13%
Vintage: 2005
Grape Varieties: Merlot 100%
Location of vineyards: Morenic Hills
Area under wine: 3 hectars
Density of planting/hectar: 3.200 vines
Soil: alluvial gravel and pebble
Fermentation: in stainless steel and aging in barriques
N° of bottles produced: 15.000

Giomè IGT

Azienda Agricola Provenza | Red Wines | Italy | 299.00 CZK

The choice of this imaginary name is tied to the ancient Roman word GIOMELLE, which means the union of two things. In fact GIOME' wine is the union of two important grape varieties of the hinterland area of lake garda, and precisely of Merlot and Cabernet grapes. The two grapes age for 6 months in Barriques that are controlled by a sensible and continuous sampling, taken from the barrels, which are brought to correct ageing. After this period the grapes are blended among one another and thanks to their refinement, they give the possibility of making a blend, which gives life to the Giomè Wine. medium-bodied wine with very well-balanced wood fragrances, the annual production is approximately of 35.000-75 cl bottles.

Grapevine: Merlot and Cabernet
Fragrance: The fragrance is winy with berry sensation, slight fragrance of tobacco and spices
Alcolic Volume: 13% vol
Serving temperature: 13-15° C
Serving Suggestion: red pot and grilled meat, ideal with game

Grappa Le Giare - Amarone - 0,7 L

Marzadro | Grappa | Italy | 2,570.00 CZK

A precious Grappa aged for 36 months in small oak casks. Rich and intense taste providing silky-smooth, long-lasting and pleasingly enveloping sensations. Marzadro dedicates “Giare” to commemorate the women who had suffered pain and injustice by being accused of sorcery in the Giare locality, in the province of Nogaredo, around 1646. They were then put to trial and condemned to death.

Alcohol content: 41% Vol.

Le Diciotto Lune

Marzadro | Grappa | Italy | 1,230.00 CZK

This is an aged, high quality Grappa, which is emblematic of the culture, care and art of distilling. It is produced from the best marc of Trent, from selected vines, and distilled in the typical still. The Grappa is left to refine for over two years in small cherry, ash, oak and robinia casks, each of which lends its characteristic perfume, aroma, colour and flavour. Aging follows nature’s rhythms. Sowly, through time, the wood and Grappa evolve to create full harmony, while the final blend is expressed in the ethereal perfume and the round taste, with a hint of vanilla.

Le Diciotto Lune is a high-profile Grappa, which suggests a variety of different situations for consumption, as an ideal opportunity to stress important and pleasant events.

LE PESSE DI SAGA Valpolicella Classico D.O.C.

Azienda Agricola SALGARI F.LLI | Red Wines | Italy | 219.00 CZK

Produced in the region of Valpolicella Classico with Corvina, Rondinella, Corvina Grossa Veronese, Corvinone and Molinara grapes.

Red, intense ruby colour. Pleasant fruity notes on the nose. Soft tannins, good and persistent taste. Valpolicella Classico is an ideal table wine particularly suitable for pasta, roasted or boiled meat.

Alcohol: 12% vol. Serve at 17-18 °C (63-65°F) .

RAVEL PASSITO

Azienda Agricola Cá Lojera | Sweet Wines | Italy | 799.00 CZK

Lugana and Malvasia grapes picked in small quantities at the end of October and spread to dry in the arcades until March - Fermentation and refining in Oak barrels (14 – 16 months)

To be tasted at the end of a meal with cheese, dry pastry, candied fruits or else to best start an important meal.

Vintage 2002
2006 Gambero Rosso Guide: 2 GLASSES
I vini d'Italia 2007, L'espresso: 3 GLASSES

Technical Characteristics:
Name of the wine: Ravel – Sweet Wine from dried grapes
Alcoholic grade: 15%
Year: 2002
Grapes: Trebbiano of Lugana and Malvasia
Geographic origin: Sirmione and Monte della Guardia
Extension of the vineyard: Ha 0,50
Fermentation: in barriques of oak
Number of bottles: 2.000

Riserva del Fondatore Paolo Berta – 1988

Paolo Berta Distillerie | Grappa | Italy | 4,620.00 CZK

The knowledge and the passion of the founder of the distillery, Paolo Bert, together with the masterful blend of the varieties that are the best of Piedmont, Nebbiolo for Barolo and Barbera d’Asti, generates this product. The marcs coming from only the very best areas are distilled separately through the discontinuous system by steam-draught copper pots. Once blended, grappa is placed inside small barrels of different woods for 20 years. It is amber colored, the fragrance is complex, full, wide, with a strong personality: a wonderful mix of perfumes, particularly of ripe fruits, cherry, tobacco, cocoa, and vanilla. The rich and wide taste confirms the alluring sensations perceived in its fragrance.

The perfect finale to an elegant evening!

Alcohol content: 45% vol.

Selezione di Monovitigno - 0,7 L. Moscato

Marzadro | Grappa | Italy | 1,085.00 CZK

Moscato: From the Moscato vine, a Grappa with noble and excellent characteristics, obtained from the distillation of marc from the renowned muscadine grape. The taste is harmonious and persistent.

Alcohol content: 41% Vol.

TRENTATRE "33"

| Red Wines | Italy | 249,-Kč

TRENTATRE

This is a very good wine for the price. It's made from 33.3% Cabernet, 33.3% Merlot, and 33.4% Montepulciano (hence the name, which means "33"). The wine has nice aromas of plum, coffee, and cellar, a smoky flavor with a nice balance of tannins, acid, and fruit, and has a drier finish than most Italian Cabernet blends. It tastes older than you might expect from the 2007 vintage date, which makes one suspect the winery follows the old-school practice of aging in large, old oak barrels. It's very food-friendly: Try it with spaghetti carbonara, grilled game meat or steak, but it would go with just about anything.

VAJOI Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso D.O.C.

Azienda Agricola SALGARI F.LLI | Red Wines | Italy | 398.00CZK

This Valpolicella Ripasso is produced from Rondinella, Corvina, Croatina, Cabrusina and Dindarella grapes from vineyards that are particularly suitable for their hillside location. In the months of February, of the following year, the wine goes through a second fermentation process, thanks to the "Ripasso" technique, which consists in mixing the wine with the "vinacce", skins and seeds, left from the Recioto and Amarone fermentation. This wine is aged at least one year in oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation takes place. An intense ruby red colour. Wide perfume, persistent, fruity, lightly spicy. To the taste is soft, elegant tannins and a well balanced alcohol and wine structure.
Ideal with roasted red meat.

Alcohol: 13.5%vol. Serving temperature: 17-18 °C (63-65 °F) .