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astrum wine cellars
wine list
October 2016
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October 2016
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INTRODUCTION
From a small unit in South London back in 1998 Astrum Wine Cellars is today widely recognised
as one of the most quality oriented and innovative suppliers of fine wines and spirits to some of
the most renowned hotels and restaurants around the country and to a number of highly
respected retailers and independent wine merchants right across the UK.
From the beginning, our work has been driven by passion and a firm set of rules. These include
never importing anything that we wouldn't be happy to drink ourselves and use, as much as
popssible, our own driver to fulfil deliveries.
Our flexible approach means we are able to deliver free of charge in Central London within 24
hours of ordering (and between 48 to 72 hours for the rest of the UK).
We also believe that our work should often take us off the beaten track. We were among the
very first wine merchants to believe that Alto Adige produces some of the best white wines the
world has to offer and that the DOC areas of Northern Piedmont deserve to be widely
appreciated for their refined and superb Nebbiolo based wines. We firmly believe that Italian
cooperatives can provide the greatest value and above all quality and we are proving this as
the UK's agents for Cantina Terlano and Produttori del Barbaresco.
We are also particularly proud of our Central and Eastern European selection with star
producers from Austria, Germany, Slovenia and Hungary while our Spanish selection today
includes some superb examples of what this great land has to offer.
As we find it hard to stand still, our catalogue is always changing and expanding. New additions
include the exquisitely crafted wines of Ronco del Gelso from Friuli, the fascinating Trento DOC
sparkling wines from Cesarini Sforza Friulian wines of Ronchi di Cialla, the refined and
wonderfully aromatic Ruché from Monferrato in Piedmont.
Unit 7 - Falcon Business Centre
Willow Lane Industrial Estate
14 Wandle Way
Mitcham
Surrey CR4 4FG
Tel
Fax
Email
Web
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THE ASTRUM TEAM
Bruno Besa
Managing Director
Stefano Benato
Finance Director
Max Folli
Sales Director
Mark Perna
Marketing Director
Not to miss is our excellent and ever-growing selection of products as part of the Astrum Bar
range. It now warrants a catalogue unto itself so I won't give too much away here but we have
truly unique range of artisinal vermouths, liqueurs and spirits that are making a serious
impression on the London bar scene.
Marco Michieletti
General Manager
Finally we wish to take the opportunity to thank all of our clients for their continued support and
we trust that you'll find our website and catalogue useful to better explore our offerings.
Francesca Cioce
Sales Executive
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to know more about our range and services.
Jim Thompson
Sales Executive
Bruno Besa
Managing Director
Thomas White
Marketing and Sales Support
Manager
Martino Ossena
Office and Warehouse Assistant
Marcelo Baio
Pedro Morais
Decio Agrela
Daniel Vieira
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Warehouse Manager
Delivery Driver
Delivery Driver
Delivery Driver
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Table of Contents
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Product Ranges
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AUSTRALIA
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Clare Valley
Adelina
NEW
AUSTRIA
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Burgenland
Weninger (Austria)
Neusiedlersee
Tschida
Thermenregion
Johanneshof Reinisch
Traisental
Huber
Weinviertel
Pfaffl
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FRANCE
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Bordeaux
Vignobles Silvestrini
Chablis
La Chablisienne
Champagne
Champagne Desbordes-Amiaud
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GERMANY
20
Pfalz
Rebholz
21
HUNGARY
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Somlo
Tornai Pincészet
Sopron / Balf
Weninger (Hungary)
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24
ITALY
25
Abruzzo
Caldora
Cataldi Madonna
Campania
Galardi-Terra di Lavoro
Lapilli
Nanni Cope'
Pietracupa
Selvanova
Friuli Venezia-Giulia
Di Lenardo
Miani / Croatto
Ronchi di Cialla
Ronco del Gelso
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NEW
NEW
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Ronco del Gnemiz
Russolo
Lazio
Sergio Mottura
Liguria
Cantina Cinque Terre
Lombardia
Selva Capuzza
Marche
Sartarelli
Piemonte
Borgogno
Ettore Germano
Ferrando
Francesco Rinaldi
Montalbera
Paolo Saracco
Produttori del Barbaresco
Produttori del Carema
Produttori del Gavi
Travaglini
Sardegna
Contini
Sicilia
Benanti
Cantine Cellaro
Centopassi
Solidea
Toscana
Caparzo
Cesani
Podere Sapaio
Principe Corsini
Salcheto
Tenuta Marsiliana
Trentino Alto-Adige
Abbazia di Novacella
Cantina Andriano
Cantina Terlano
Cesarini Sforza
Ignaz Niedrist
Umbria
Adanti
Veneto
Adami
Le Salette
Serafini & Vidotto
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NEW
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NEW ZEALAND
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Marlborough, Central Otago
Black Cottage
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SLOVENIA
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Ormoz
Verus
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SOUTH AFRICA
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Northern Paarl
Scali
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SPAIN
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Priorat
Prior Pons
Rias Baixas
Lagar de Costa
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Terms and Conditions
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Code Title
Type
Alcohol Closure
Vintage Case size
VI0114
Prosecco Spumante
Sparkling Wine
11.0%
Cork
NV
6x0.75lt
VI0515
Trebbiano Rubicone
White Wine
12.0%
Screw Cap
2015
6x0.75lt
VI0215
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie
White Wine
12.0%
Screw Cap
2015
6x0.75lt
VI0615
Sangiovese Rubicone
Red Wine
12.0%
Screw Cap
2015
6x0.75lt
Code
Title
Type
Alcohol
Closure
Vintage
Case size
MZ0215
Fiano
White Wine
13.5%
Screw Cap
2015
6x0.75lt
MZ0414
Nero d'Avola Sicilia
Red Wine
13.0%
Screw Cap
2014
6x0.75lt
MZ0514
Primitivo Puglia
Red Wine
13.0%
Screw Cap
2014
6x0.75lt
Code
Title
Type
Alcohol
Closure
Vintage
Case size
OR0115
Malvasia-Chardonnay
White Wine
12.0%
Screw Cap
2015
12x0.75lt
OR0415
Sangiovese Merlot
Red Wine
12.5%
Screw Cap
2015
12x0.75lt
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Code
Title
Type
Alcohol
Closure
Vintage
Case size
PV0114
Chianti
Red Wine
13.0%
Cork
2014
12x0.75lt
Code
Title
Type
Alcohol Closure
Vintage Case size
GP0115
Gran Passione Rosso IGT
Red Wine
14.0%
Natural Cork
2015
6x0.75lt
GP0215 Gran Passione Rosso IGT - Magnum
Red Wine
14.0%
Natural Cork
2015
1x1.5lt
Code
Title
Type
Alcohol
Closure
Vintage
Case size
GP0515
Verso Rosso IGT
Red Wine
14.0%
Natural Cork
2015
6x0.75lt
Code
Title
Type
Alcohol Closure
Vintage Case size
LB0115
Terre Siciliane Bianco
White Wine\nOrganic
12.5%
Tap/Spout
2015
1x5lt
LB0215
Terre Siciliane Rosso
Red Wine\nOrganic
13.0%
Tap/Spout
2015
1x5lt
Code
Title
Type
Alcohol Closure
Vintage Case size
RO0115
Roseline Sauvignon Blanc
White Wine
13.0%
Screw Cap
2015
6x0.75lt
Red Wine
14.0%
Natural Cork
2014
6x0.75lt
RO0314 Roseline Cabernet Sauvignon
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Code Title
Type
Alcohol Closure Vintage Case
size
GP0811 Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva 'Magnifico Rosso
Fuoco'
Red
Wine
14.5%
Natural
Cork
2011
6x0.75lt
Code
Title
Type
Alcohol
Closure
Vintage
Case size
VV0115
Piemonte D.O.C. Cortese
White Wine
11.5%
Tap/Spout
2015
1x10lt
VV0214
Piemonte D.O.C Barbera
Red Wine
12.0%
Tap/Spout
2014
1x10lt
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Country Fact Sheet
October 2016
AUSTRALIA
Deemed to be the New World’s most successful producer of wine, it was only a matter of
time before we made a foray into Australia’s wealth of potential for world class wines. The
extraordinary increase in exports at the turn of the century secured Australia’s place as a
producer of large volumes at excellent price-points, but the terroir-driven, smaller wineries
have grappled to steal time in the limelight from these larger corporations. This is precisely
what we were biding our time to tap into, and we have found a spectacular producer from
Clare Valley as our first Australian agency.
Adelina is one of the fantastic smaller wineries that reflect the Australian wine industry’s
desire to offer a wider array of grape varieties, including Italian varieties such as Arneis and
Nebbiolo, which are showing real promise in certain pockets of the country. Australian wine
producers benefits enormously from their considerable ‘free reign’ when it comes to the
regulations on viticulture and vinification restrictions, even if water availability and irrigation
costs limit them from a geographical point of view. The scope for further potential in terms of
the undiscovered suitability of different grapes and the undiscovered corners of this vast
country is incredibly exciting. Australia has, as Jancis Robinson notes, ‘remarkable
geological and climatic diversity which can deliver as broad a spectrum of aromas and
flavours as anywhere else in the wine-producing world’. She adds that ‘it comes as no
surprise therefore, that small-volume, terroir-focussed wines are increasingly championed’.
Adelina embodies exactly this.
Clare Valley is a relatively small wine-making region but its geographic size has had no
impact on the quality of wines it produces. Famed for its picturesque hill-top vineyards,
diurnal temperature shifts and great soil variation, Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest
wine producing areas with production dating back to the early 19th Century. The long, warm
summer days coupled with cool nights ensure that the grapes grown in Clare Valley develop
a great depth of flavour giving the resulting wines crisp acidity and impressive structure.
Whilst the Riesling’s from this small region have made a name for themselves across the
world, other varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are not to be overlooked.
Italian varieties like Arneis and Nebbiolo are also proving to be well-suited to this unique
and world-class growing environment.
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Producer Fact Sheet
October 2016
ADELINA
Clare Valley, Australia
We have been looking for an Australian producer to add to our portfolio for a while now and
our patience has paid off. The minimal intervention wines from Clare Valley producer Adelina
are show-stoppers. The unique conditions in Clare Valley make it a formidable grapegrowing region; the diurnal temperatures and ‘terra rossa’ soils have helped this region in
Southern Australia to gain an international reputation.
Adelina, established in late 2002, is a small vineyard and winery found in the Springfarm subregion of Clare annd their vines are set amongst one of the most historically relevant
vineyards in Australia. Colin and Jennie, the partnership behind the wines, boast a mix of
well-established 85+ year old Shiraz, Grenache, a smattering of Pedro Ximenes, along with
young Shiraz and Mataro. Colin and Jennie cultivate their vines with organic and biodynamic
principles: “It's all pretty simple really, winemaking artifact is minimal, we aspire to show an
expression of the vineyard so try not to muscle in too much with heavy handed-ness in the
winery”. In the winery, the team draw on French techniques with natural ferments, foudres and
longer maceration periods. The soils at Adelina are quite varied. The Grenache is set on a
grey sandy loam, on a clay base, this profile extends into a red sand, with lime and a small
amount of sandstone where the established Shiraz is grown.
The Adelina labelling is quite stunning and the perfect match to the beautiful wines that are
ready to be poured from therein. We are very excited to roll these wines out as the newest
additions to our portfolio.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
AL0215
Arneis 'Eternal Return'
2015
14.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
AL0116
Riesling - Watervale
2016
11.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
AL0314
Shiraz Mataro
2014
14.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
AL0514
Grenache 'Estate'
2014
14.6%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
AL0413
Nebbiolo
2013
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
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Country Fact Sheet
October 2016
AUSTRIA
Austria ranks today amongst the greatest dry and sweet white wine producing countries in
the world, and its idiosyncratic reds made from little known native varieties have gathered a
bevy of admirers too.
At a latitude of 47 to 48 degrees north, Austria has a continental climate with extreme
variations in winter and summer temperatures. Local geographical features affect these
variations, such as the River Danube (known here as the Donau) which helps to moderate
temperatures. Lake Neusiedl in the far east of Austria has a similar influence, and its unique
microclimate allows for copious amounts of noble rot to form almost every year, with which
some of the world’s greatest sweet wines are made. The warmer climes of the Pannonian
Plain, which extends into Hungary, assists in the production of quality red wines.
Not surprisingly, Austria’s appellation system is similar to Germany's. Wine quality levels are
based on the must weight (sugar level) of grapes. New laws in 1985 curbed yields and
imposed higher levels of ripeness for each wine category.
Austria also has
its
own specialties:
Ausbruch is
a sweet wine somewhere
between beerenauslese and trockenbeerenauslese and typical of the area in and around
Rust, Strohwein is also a sweet wines made from air-dried grapes, and 'Trocken' (meaning
dry in German) which have become fashionable. Quality-conscious producers from the highly
regarded region of Wachau have also created their own individual wine styles: Steinfeder
(light, fragrant dry wines), Federspiel (fruity, elegant wines comparable to German Kabinett)
and Smaragd (high quality wines not unlike dry Spätlese).
Austrian dessert wines are some of the richest and the best in the world. The most uniquely
Austrian variety is Grüner Veltliner, the most widely planted white grape variety, used to
make both dry and sweet wines. The most common are high acid, spicy, mineral dry wines
which are food-friendly and ageworthy. Another abundant variety is Welschriesling, usually
made in a refreshing style with aromas of green apple, but can give concentrated, thick
dessert wines. World class Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) produces a refined, mineral-rich
wine from shell-limestone soils, while Grauburgunder (previously called Ruländer in Austria,
it is better known as Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio) elegantly combines freshness with weight
and body. Likewise, Chardonnay (also called Morillon), Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc
(especially) produce world class wines. Among the red varieties, most famous are the
indigenous Blauer Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and St.Laurent, but excellent reds are made from
Roter Veltliner, Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) and the little known spicy Schilcher Rosé as well.
Niederosterreich (Lower Austria) is the biggest Austrian wine region, but wines from
Burgenland, Steiermark (Styria) and Wien are increasingly sought after nowadays. There are
eight specific wine growing areas in Niederosterreich, of which Kamptal, Kremstal,
Traisental, Weinviertel, and Wachau are best known. The Carnuntum and Thermenregion
areas south and east of Wien enjoy a warmer microclimate and this is where some of
Austria’s most exciting reds are made today. In general, the country’s best reds come from
its far-eastern vineyards, which experience maximum sunlight and warmth due to warm winds
from the Pannonian Plain. Steiermark produces one of the world’s best Sauvignon Blancs, but
excellent aromatic white wines and Gelber Muskateller (White Muscat) too. Wien, the wines
of which were once previously known only as simple everyday “heuriger” (or tavern) wines,
have improved considerably and enjoy cult status in Austria and abroad. From wines that are
relatively inexpensive, to those more sought after and costly, from dry and crisp to rich and
sweet, Austria has something for every palate.
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Producer Fact Sheet
October 2016
WENINGER (AUSTRIA)
Burgenland, Austria
www.weninger.com
Franz Weninger is considered one of the pioneers of quality wine growing in Austria. His
approach to viticulture and winemaking is based on allowing the vines to find and reach their
natural balance. Therefore, converting over to a bio-dynamic production method was a
logical step toward’s Weninger’s goal to coming closer to nature and improving his wine
"Franz Reinhard Weninger is an
outstanding producer" Decanter,
June 2013
quality.
"Weninger is the only grower in
Austria, Hungary or Slovenia
who is considered by wine
lovers of two nationalities to be
among their top elite wine
growers" David Schildknecht
Code
Today Franz owns 30 hectares of vineyards in and around Horitschon: most of them have
been planted with Blaufränkisch, Merlot, Zweigelt and Pinot Noir. Some of the Blaufränkisch
vines from the Hockäcker and Dürrau sites are up to 80 years old.
Weninger’s red wines are characterized by a wonderfully integrated use of oak and satiny
tannins (over the years, the estate has moved away from French oak barriques to larger
Slavonian oak casks).
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
WE0115
Blaufränkisch 'Horitschoner'
2015
12.5%
Diam
6X0.75lt
WE0213
Blaufränkisch 'Hochäcker'
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
WE0913
Blaufränkisch 'Kirchholz Alte Reben'
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
WE1013
Blaufränkisch 'Kalkofen'
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
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Producer Fact Sheet
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TSCHIDA
Neusiedlersee, Austria
www.angerhof-tschida.at
Hans Tschida is a "stay at home" winemaker, who greatly enjoys tending to his 25 hectares
of vineyards in the quaint winemaking town of Illmitz on the right bank of Neusiedlersee. It is
a place that seems to have been created to produce great sweet wines, with foggy autumn
mornings giving way to dry sunny afternoons, producing perfect conditions for the
development of noble rot (botrytis cinerea).
He produces a full range of wines, right up to the luscious delights of very sweet wines like
the Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA), for which he is perhaps most famous.
At the 2013 International Wine Challenge (IWC) his hard work and commitment to absolute
quality was fully recognised with 19 mendals and 5 Trophies including Dessert Wine of the
Year and Sweet Winemaker of the Year. The IWC also named him “Sweet winemaker of the
year” for the fourth year in a row.
“…Tschida has excelled with a
series of exquisite sweet wines
that showcase the pedigree of
the
Burgenland
region
of
Austria.” Charles Metcalfe, IWC Awards
Dinner, Sept. 2012
“Along with Kracher, Hans
Tschida is the most important
producer of Austrian sweet
wines today”. Luzia Schrampf, Der
Standard
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
HT0515
Cuvée Auslese
2015
8.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
HT0115
Muskat Ottonel Auslese
2015
8.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
HT0213
Sauvignon Blanc Beerenauslese-Half Bottle
2013
9.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.375lt
HT0307
Sämling Trockenbeerenauslese-Half Bottle
2007
9.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.375lt
Dessert Wine
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JOHANNESHOF REINISCH
Thermenregion, Austria
www.j-r.at
We can easily remember the day we tasted Reinisch’s wines for the first time at ProWein a
few years back; the selection of white, reds and sweet wines were outstanding, and it was
extremely difficult to choose which to represent at Astrum.
“The leading grower of the
Thermenregion producing a wide
range of excellent red and white
wines, including of course, three
beautifully aromatic wines from
the local (white) Rotgipfler
variety, and one of the best Pinot
Noir’s
from
Austria.” Frank
The estate is located in the town of Tattendorf, in the Thermenregion wine-growing area in
Lower Austria. The region acquired its name, in part, from geothermal hot springs that flow
under the vineyards, contributing to favorable wine growing conditions for finicky varieties.
Now in its fourth generation of winemakers, the estate is run by Johann Reinisch's three sons:
Hannes, Michael and Christian. With a 2,000 year legacy of wine growing in the region, the
Reinischs maintain traditions with vineyards planted with 65 % red and 35 % white vines. The
winery is best known for their excellent Pinot Noir and St. Laurent grown in vineyards from
both the stony, alluvial gravel soils of Tattendorf (rich in both chalk and lime) near the winery
and the elevated, nutrient rich soils of Gumpoldskirchen. Local grape varieties and traditions
Smulders MW
are hugely important here as the family has its own vine nursery; the indigenous grape
varieties Rotgipfler and Zierfandler are cultivated in their Gumpoldskirchen vineyards, for
example. Across the globe, there are roughly only 100 hectares (247 acres) remaining of
these two indigenous white varieties, making the Reinisch’s offerings an unusual and unique
glimpse into Austria’s wine roots.
The Reinisch family farms organically and takes its thoughtful approach from vineyard to
cellar to bottle. Their Pinot Noir matches splendidly with poultry and duck dishes as well as
mushroom pastas whereas the densely structured built refined St.Laurent is particularly
stunning with roast pork or veal.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
JR0115
Gumpoldskirchner Tradition
2015
12.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
JR0215
Rotgipfler
2015
12.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
JR0514
Zweigelt
2014
13.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
JR0614
Pinot Noir
2014
13.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
JR0814
St. Laurent
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
JR1609
Pinot Noir Holzspur Grande Reserve
2009
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
JR1712
St. Laurent Holzspur Grande Reserve
2012
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
JR2115
Rotgipfler Auslese
2015
7.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.375lt
JR1015
Merlot Eiswein-Half Bottle
2015
7.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.375lt
White Wine
Red Wine
Dessert Wine
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Producer Fact Sheet
October 2016
HUBER
Traisental, Austria
www.weingut-huber.at
The Huber family has winemaking roots dating back more than 220 years. Today the winery
in Reichersdorf is in its 10th generation and is run by Markus Huber. His outstanding ability to
manage the winery with sensitivity and consistency, both in the vineyards and the cellars, has
ensured that in a very short space of time he has established Huber wines as an
"… increased reliance on
spontaneous
fermentation
seems to have been a key factor
in generating a new level of
elegance and complexity”, David
internationally acclaimed, leading producer of the region.
Schildknecht, the Wine Advocate, Oct
In no other Austrian wine-producing area does Grüner Veltliner represent such a large
proportion of territory: cultivated in 63% of the Traisental´s vineyards, Grüner Veltliner is
unquestionably number one here. However, Riesling too is a specialty of the Traisental.
2012
“A young talent, Markus Huber
creates white wines that are
fresh and linear, helped out in
this by the cool winds that blow
down into his vineyards from the
Alps. His colleagues and coworkers look up to him, and
today he is the President of the
Traisental Appellation”.
The vines are mainly planted on terraces – some of them quite minuscule – comprised of dry
and very limy gravel soils. They give the wines a very individual profile: a strong body and a
solid backbone. Minerals provide flavour and support the acidity structure, which helps
boost the longevity of the wines. Pannonian influences paired with the cool air from the Alps
result in warm days and cool nights - special climatic factors that led to the development of
very fine aromas and a spicy finesse that really characterise the Grüner Veltliners made here.
Additionally, the nearby Danube River plays a temperature-regulating role. Huber’s Riesling
Engelreich (made from an especially rocky, southeastern exposed conglomerate site
between Reichersdorf and Inzersdorf) is characterised by delicate aromas and flavors of
white peach and apricot blossom, framed by very high but fine-boned acidity, while the
Grüner Veltliner Steigen is full of subtle apple and dried pear notes on the nose and palate,
with complicating notes of fresh tobacco, pepper and fennel. It’s a very elegant wine.
Christian Bauer, Wein & Markt magazine
We are very pleased to represent these classically crafted wines that are ageworthy and
above all great value.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
HU0115
Grüner Veltliner 'Terrassen'
2015
12.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
HU1015
Riesling 'Terrassen'
2015
12.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
HU0215
Grüner Veltliner 'Obere Steigen'
2015
12.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
HU0515
Sauvignon Blanc
2015
12.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
HU0314
Riesling Engelsberg
2014
12.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
HU0614
Grüner Veltliner 'Alte Setzen' Erste Lage
2014
13.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
Zweigelt Rosé
2015
11.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Rosé Wine
HU0715
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PFAFFL
Weinviertel, Austria
www.pfaffl.at
The family estate in the Southern Weinviertel region belongs to one of the most well
recognised names in the Austrian wine business. Siblings Roman Josef Pfaffl and
Heidemarie Fischer and their parents Adelheid and Roman Pfaffl are still deeply rooted in
their homeland. Together they carry the best of the Weinviertel out into the world. Today, the
family cultivates nearly 170 acres of vineyards, which are embedded like islands in the
landscape and spread over 11 municipalities in the Weinviertel region and also around the
capital Vienna.
The Pfaffl wines are very well known and appreciated both nationally and internationally,
being exported in to more than 20 countries. Step by step the new generation is taking over
the reins, but always keeping the family philosophy in mind: “The quality grows in the
vineyard”.
Grüner Veltliner is the most beloved grape variety of the Pfaffl family. They produce wines
from it in a range of styles, from fresh and fruity to opulent and complex, but the never lose
the peppery spice quality typically (and usually) associated with Grüner Veltliner. The
Hundsleiten bottling is usually the one that requires the longest aging to fully show its very
complex aromas and flavours.
“Roman Pfaffl founded and
created the first Austrian
Appellation roughly eight years
ago by uniting together local
producers of Grüner Veltliner in
Weinviertel. His twenty year old
son produces, just a few minutes
north of Wien, light and excellent
wines that are crisp and fresh
and never follow the fashions but
remain true to the house style”.
Christian Bauer, Wein & Markt magazine.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
PF1515
Wien.1
2015
11.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
PF0115
Grüner Veltliner Haidviertel
2015
12.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
Wien.2
2015
13.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
PF1615
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FRANCE
France is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries it has
produced wine in greater quantity, and many would suggest greater quality, than any other
country on earth. Wine is historically engrained in French culture at almost every level of
society despite consumer preferences changing over the centuries. It is down to the wide
variety of wines and styles historically available from France that has ensured its legions of
admirers: red, white, rosé, sweet, dry, sparkling, opulent, austere, fruity or mineral-scented,
French wines are the standard by which others are judged. For example, Chablis produces
the world’s best example of crisp, minerally Chardonnay, Champagne makes the most
complex sparkling wines, and Burgundy the world’s greatest Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.
Other countries produce excellent wines from these particular varieties, and differences are
fascinating to compare, but France still leads the way.
The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates and soils.
Champagne, France's most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates in the winegrowing world - a stark contrast to the warm, dry Rhone Valley 350 miles (560km) away in
the south-east. Bordeaux, in the south-west, has a maritime climate heavily influenced by the
Atlantic Ocean to its west and the various rivers which wind their way between its vineyards.
Far from any oceanic influence, eastern regions such as Burgundy and Alsace have a
continental climate, with warm, dry summers and cold winters. In France's deep south,
Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon enjoy a definitively Mediterranean climate
characterised by hot summers and relatively mild winters.
Geology and topography play an equally important part in the diversity of French wine:
indeed the concept of terroir was born in France. The country's large number of
internationally recognised wine regions and sub-regions reflects its wide range of soil
types, and the landscapes which created them. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the
famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the Loire, the sites in which France's vineyards are
planted are considered of vital importance, and are at the heart of the terroir concept.
A region's terroir inadvertently dictates the grape varieties used to produce its traditional
wines, as vignerons always grew whatever was best suited to the local soils and climate
from the range of varieties available to them. Thus, the relationship between French wine
regions and their key grape varieties evolved naturally over a long period time: Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay are closely associated with Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with
Bordeaux, Viognier, Grenache and Syrah with the Rhone, Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc
with the Loire, and so forth. France's appellation system was created in the early twentieth
century and has since been imitated in many countries around the world. These laws define
each wine region and its boundaries, impose strict rules around winemaking practices and
protect the names of French wines, guaranteeing quality and provenance of the wines. For
the most part, these geographic divisions really do tell you something about wine quality,
something that is not true of most other wine producing areas in the world. For example,
though the talent and hard work of individual vignerons is key in guaranteeing a wine of
quality, a well made wine from Grand Cru sites within Musigny or Gevrey-Chambertin will be
of a better quality level (most of the time) than those made from a Villages appellation.
Still today, France is viewed as the source of the world’s greatest wines, and the good thing
is that these are available in a range of prices and styles that will fit everyone’s needs and
desires.
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VIGNOBLES SILVESTRINI
Bordeaux, France
www.vente-vin-bordeaux.com
Developing their family business over three generations, it has been an exciting journey for
the Silvestrini family in Bordeaux since Aurélien and Régine’s original purchase of the onehectare vineyard. From that courageous beginning, the winery now comprises 35 hectares in
total and three of the most prestigious appellations of the Libournais: Lussac-St-Émilion (28
hectares), Montagne-Saint-Émilion (5.5 hectares) and Pomerol (1.2 hecatres). After Aurélien
and Régine, each subsequent generation has played its part in this success story.
In 1982, Aurélien and Régine’s son Max gave up his career in industry having graduated in
chemical engineering to join the family business with his wife Liliane. Their contribution has
been a fundamental and continual updating and improvement of the cellars, winemaking
techniques and subsequent wine quality.
Since 2005, the most recent generation, Jérôme and Sabine, aim to combine traditional and
modern techniques to achieve an inextricable balance to the finished wines. They particularly
concentrate on monitoring the growing cycle of the vines in order to maintain, anticipate and
quality-check the yields and grapes, and this is followed by a plot by plot harvest designed
to ensure optimal ripeness of their fruit. The grapes then begin a long maceration, and during
the fermentation process the temperature is strictly controlled and tastings take place at
frequent intervals. The wine is then subtly blended, aged and finally comes to life and
although Vignobles Silvestrini’s vineyards are based in the hottest, driest part of Bordeaux,
the climate is temperate and oceanic and assists in the formation of these stunning wines.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
VG0111
Lussac-Saint-Émilion 'Château Chéreau'
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
VG0209
Lussac-Saint-Émilion 'L'Egérie du Château Chéreau'
2009
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
VG0311
Pomerol 'Domaine de la Pointe'
2011
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
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LA CHABLISIENNE
Chablis, France
www.chablisienne.com
Ever since its founding in 1923, the co-operative La Chablisienne has been at the vanguard of
the modern co-operative movement and has challenged the assumption that big (250,000
bottles/year) cannot be beautiful. Over the years, La Chablisienne has given birth to a series
of wonderful, ageworthy wines that have positioned it at the top of the cooperative wine
quality hierarchy; indeed, there are fewer cooperatives anywhere that make better wines
than La Chablisienne.
(Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
2008) "White fruit, sea shell and
iodine aromas precede the rich,
full and very classy mediumbodied flavors that are perhaps a
bit less precise but more
generous, all wrapped in a
strikingly long and harmonious
finish. This is really a lovely wine
and worth your attention." 94
Another ace up La Chablisienne’s sleeve is the mosaic of climates, or vineyard plots, making
it one of the few sources from which wine lovers can truly taste the differences between the
various premier cru and Grand Cru sites of Chablis. The wines are made from a single grape
variety, Chardonnay, and so differences between the wines express terroir diversity. The
unique soils and microclimates of Chablis prove the right place for Chardonnay, where the
most mineral examples of such wines are produced, wines of superb finesse unmatched by
any other Chardonnay in the world. La Chablisienne’s range of Chablis offerings runs the
gamut from, from Petit Chablis (the 2009 Petit Chablis won a silver medal at the 2011 World
Chardonnay Contest) to Grand Crus, and the quality is consistently outstanding. They have
established themselves as the benchmark for Chablis producers and the bar continues to be
raised: we are delighted to be appointed as one of their UK distributors.
points, Allen Meadows Burghound
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
CH0113
Chablis La Pierrelée
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
CH0213
Chablis 1er cru Côte de Léchet
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
CH03011
Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
2011
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
White Wine
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CHAMPAGNE DESBORDES-AMIAUD
Champagne, France
Champagne Desbordes-Amiaud has been exclusively family-run since the women of the
family founded the business in 1935, and today it’s Marie-Christine’s daughter Elodie, who
manages the estate. From budburst to the champagne flute, the complete production of the
Desbordes-Amiaud champagne takes place on the estate, using only traditional methods.
Implementing these traditional methods throughout the year, means that Elodie can guarantee
a constant high quality of product and expression of terroir in keeping with Grower
Champagne characteristics, despite vintage variation in weather. The taste of the terroir and
the quality-driven production process is the central focus right from the berry to the bubbles
in the glass.
“The beautiful golden colour
gives this champagne an
immediate charm. The aromatic
palate brings together yellow
flowers and candied fruits. It is,
however, the elegance of its
structure that really grips your
attention, displaying impeccable
balance and uniting freshness
with fullness. Great length is also
present.” ** (Two Stars) The
Hachette Wine Guide – (Le
Guide Hachette des Vins)
“The core of this wine is charged
with refined aromas of brioche
and yellow-fleshed fruits. It has a
captivating intensity that delights
the taste buds. There is also
beautiful length and it should be
enjoyed alongside the meal at
any special occasion.” Gault &
Millau 15.5/20
Code
The estate is located near to the village of Reims at the edge of Montagne de Reims and
consists of 9 hectares mainly in the Premier Cru vineyard, Ecueil. Pinot Noir is excellently
adapted for this particular terroir and area of Champagne, producing a champagne which is
fuller-bodied, more powerful, robust, rounded and beautifully long on the finish. All the
Champagne Desbordes-Amiaud blends are predominantly made with Pinot Noir Premier Cru
grapes and aged for several years in the family’s cellars. They work perfectly both as an
aperitif and as an accompaniment to meals, with their aromatic complexity and excellent
acidity pairing well with food.
The cuvées are regularly commended by critics and Wine Guides and particular praise is
given to the ‘savoir faire’ of the female direction at this excellent winery.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Premier Cru Tradition
NV
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Champagne
DA0114
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GERMANY
Germany is the eighth largest wine-producing country in the world, and white wine accounts
for almost two thirds of the total production. Many experts believe that Germany is the home
of the world’s greatest white wines and much of the merit must, of cours,e go to Riesling, as
the only grape variety that excels both as a dry wine and a sweet, late harvest wine. This is a
far cry from only 20 or 30 years ago, when German wines had at best, a mixed reputation
internationally, with consumers often associating Germany with cheap, mass-market, semisweet wines such as Liebfraumilch. On the contrary, Germany has long made fine wines
dating back to ancient Roman Times (20 A.D.).
Primarily a white wine country, where Riesling is the most common grape planted, there are
also significant vineyards of Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder), Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder),
Sylvaner, Kerner, Gewürztraminer amongst others. Mostly fuelled by domestic demand, r ed
wine production has surged since the 1990s and early 2000s, now accounting for roughly
33% of the total surface area under vine. Red wines are most often made with Spätburgunder,
the local name for Pinot Noir, and Dornfelder. It has always been hard to produce red wine in
the cold, German climate, and in the past was usually closer to rosé in colour.
German wine is predominantly produced in the west of the country, along the river Rhine and
its tributaries. The best known wine production areas are the Mosel, Saar, the Rheingau and
the Pfalz, although there are still fabulous producers based elsewhere. The Rheingau is the
home of many wonderful noble castles that have long enjoyed a reputation for some of
Germany’s best wines.
Perhaps the most distinctive characteristic of German wines is their high acidity levels,
caused by both the weaker ripening in a northerly climate and by the ability of Riesling to
retain acidity even at high ripeness levels. The wines are usually unoaked and low in
alcohol (12.5% is common) though some areas like the Rheingau and the Pfalz, have warmer
microclimates and can produce slightly richer wines. Traditionally, German wine has always
been slightly sweet, even the Kabinett wines, which are the entry level quality of the “mit
predikat” system (with predicate or certification, meaning the wine is certified to have
reached a minimum sweetness level and therefore ripeness). Recently, however, much more
German white wine is being made in the dry or trocken style again. Most exports are still of
sweet wines, particularly to traditional export markets such as Great Britain, which remains
the leading export market both in terms of volume and value.
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REBHOLZ
Pfalz, Germany
www.oekonomierat-rebholz.de
Rebholz has 350 years of tradition in winemaking (the estate has been organically farmed
since 2005 and now employs biodynamic techniques) and has always steered clear of fads
and fashions.
"These are classic Rieslings..."
Stephen Brook, The Wines of Germany
(Mitchell Beazely editor)
Current owner Hansjörg Rebholz’s grandfather, Ökonomierat Eduard Rebholz, was the
pioneer of quality winemaking in the south palatine region. Father Hans Rebholz continued
the philosophy which resulted in making only dry, completely fermented wines as the style of
the winery. Close to 100% of the wines made today by Rebholz are dry, and the estate is
non-interventionist, with no fining, deacidification, chaptalisation or artificially sweetening
procedures used.
"29 superb Rieslings. New
reviews of ripe, racy and pure
Rieslings
from
Germany's
excellent 2009 vintage, including
three that earn 95 points." Robert
Parker, Wine Spectator 2010
The estate is managed by Hansjörg Rebholz, his wife Brigit and his mother Christine and is
mainly planted with Riesling and Burgundy varieties such as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The estate also grows smaller quantities of Gewürztraminer and
(2009 Kastanienbusch Riesling)
"There's an element of austerity
to this Riesling, but it screams
mineral, as well as white peach
and grapefruit flavors, allied to a
supple texture...95 points." David
Muskateller, and Müller-Thurgau. In 1993 Rebholz released the first sparkling wine from the
estate. The individual vineyard sites amount to about 14 hectares and are distinguished by
great differences in soil, such as the red slate and red loess known as Rotliegendes of the
Kastanienbusch site or the loess and gravel found in the Münzberg site. Loess also
dominates the Rosenberg, while chalk, gravel and loess characterise the Im Sonnenschein.
Rieslings from the Kastanienbusch tend to be more exotic, while those from the
Sonnenschein are more classic. Since 1989, Rebholz has also produced barrique-aged
wines, distinguished from the traditional wines by a black-banded label.
Schildknecht, Wine Advocate, Oct 2009
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
π NO ® Brut 'Gold'
2007
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RH0415
Weisser Burgunder Kabinett Trocken
2015
12.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
RH0314
Riesling 'Kastanienbusch' GG
2014
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RH0312
Riesling 'Kastanienbusch' GG
2012
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RH1410
Spätburgunder Tradition Trocken-Half Bottle
2010
13.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.375lt
RH1312
Spätburgunder Tradition Trocken
2012
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Sparkling Wine
RH1507
White Wine
Red Wine
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HUNGARY
Hungary has long been the home to one of the world’s most famous wines, Tokaji, with the
sweetest version, Eszencia, sought after by European nobility for centuries. Today, Hungary
is also known for its distinctive wine styles ranging from light and dry whites to sturdy reds,
as well as the world famous dessert wines of Tokaji.
Historically, due to its unique climate and soils, Hungary was always viewed as a source of
extremely high quality wines, but the advent of Communism greatly damaged the reputation
of Hungarian wines in the 20th century. However, since the fall of the Iron Curtain the
Hungarian wine industry has been on a tear. After many years of mismanagement, lack of
funds, technical knowhow and equipment, the renaissance of the Hungarian wine industry has
been under way and today, Hungary is a country where many exciting wines are to be found.
As a consequence of land redistribution in the 1940s, the vineyards have fragmented
ownership, and many estates have to work with disparate plots, but this also allows
numerous winemakers to have access to the best vineyards.
Hungary’s huge and long-untapped fine winemaking potential has, unsurprisingly, attracted
considerable foreign investment with many of the world’s most famous wine estates setting
up new estates here. While some producers in lesser areas are still undercapitalised,
investment in the traditionally famous wine areas has been intense and rapid, allowing for the
latest state-of-the-art winemaking and bottling equipment to be installed and very clean,
flavourful wines to be made, usually at very competitive prices.
Important local grape varieties include Kadarka, Portugieser, Furmint, Hárslevelu,
Olaszrizling (better known as Welschriesling, common in Austria and, to a lesser degree, in
Italy) and imported international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The best
known Hungarian wines are still the Aszú Tokajis, labeled with a range of puttonyos (usually
three to six; a puttonyo is a measure of sweetness, and refers to a 20-25 kg hod of Aszú
grapes), The highest level of sweetness is achieved by Aszú Eszencia.
There are 22 delineated Hungarian wine regions which are concentrated in three major
geographical groups namely – Transdanubia, The Northern Massif and The Great Plain.
Sopron is the most westerly wine region of northern Transdanubia and is effectively a
continuation of Austria's Neusiedlersee-Hugelland. In the west of Hungary lies the wine
region of Sopron: predominantly red wines are produced from vineyards located between
Lake Neusiedl and the Sopron Mountains – a zone where Pannonian and subalpine terrains
converge. The foothills of the Alps bring coolness, the lake stores warmth making Sopron
famous for its red wines that, thanks to the unique microclimate and soils, combine power
and freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir and the indigenous
Kekfrankos varieties are mainly grown here. Somlo is the smallest designated region in
Hungary, a single hill midway between Pannonhalma-Sokoroalja and Balatonfeldvidek.
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TORNAI PINCÉSZET
Somlo, Hungary
www.tornaipince.hu
We are very excited to be expanding the range of wines we import from the Tornai winery, in
Somló-Balaton. After tasting the rest of the range on offer at ProWein 2015 we are convinced
that the 432 meter high Somló hill in western Hungary produces some of the best white
wines in Europe.
(2008 Tornai Furmint) "This
appetising wine has a pale gold
colour, even a touch of coppery
peach skin to show that it is not
a total lightweight. The aromas
give stone fruit and some spice
and floral notes. The palate is
fresh, but still offers some rich
texture and succulence to
balance the moderately high
acidity and fresh minerality. It
leans towards a light-bodied
style, but with a dash of weight to
it which makes it wonderfully
drinkable and enjoyable. A
joyous dry white wine that is just
a little unusual. 89/100" Quentin
The volcanic origin of the soil, the diurnal temperature changes and the selection of
indigenous grape varieties combine to produce wines of profound character that represent
outstanding value. Tornai Pincészet is by far the biggest player in this tiny area; they grow 54
hectares out of a total of 500 for the entire appellation and they are expertly exploiting the
virtues of their terroir, a unique combination of volcanic rocks and cinder enriched earth
which accounts for the Somló’s characteristic, minerally tasting wines.
The grapes planted at Tornai are a mix of native and international varieties: 54 hectares
dislocated over the best areas of the Somló (the Ilona, Grófi, Apatsagi and Arany hills.)
Traditional and native varieties include Furmint, Juhfark (“sheep’s tail”), Welchsriesling,
Harslevelű, Korona, Zeusz (a cross between Ezerjò and Bouvier), Zenit, Csomorika and
Sarfeher, while international cultivars are well represented by Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc,
Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc.
Sadler, Hungarian Rhapsody, 13 June
2012
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
TO0113
Zenit Z
2013
13.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
TO0513
Furmint F
2013
12.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
TO0813
Premium Pinot Gris 'Szürkebarát'
2013
12.3%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
White Wine
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WENINGER (HUNGARY)
Sopron / Balf, Hungary
www.weninger.com
"The wines are quite frankly
world class." Jamie Goode, Wine
Anorak
"The Kékfrankos Sopron 2008 is
a deliciously fragrant, naturaltasting red that s not unlike a
cabernet franc and that you
could equally well drink with fish
such as seared tuna as with
grilled lamb or chicken." Fiona
Beckett, The Guardian, April 2011
Code
The Weninger family own 24 hectares in the Sopron area of Hungary which they first
purchased in 1997, divided in two vineyards: Spern-Steiner and Frettner. These great southeast facing vineyards are ideally located overlooking the lake Neusiedl on the border with
Austria.
The young Franz Weninger is producing some of the best red and white wines in Hungary
using biodynamic and organic agricultural practices. Franz firmly believes that the grape
variety Kekfrankos (better known as Blaufrankisch) has great potential in this area and over
the last 10 years he has continued to experiment with it and now produces three distinctive
individual styles. All the wines display great complexity and depth.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
WE0713
Sopron
2013
13.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
WE0813
Kékfrankos Balf
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
WE0513
Syrah
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
WE1513
Kékfrankos 'Steiner'
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
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ITALY
Italy is the country most steeped in winemaking history with by far the largest number of local
or native grape varieties. At last count, Italy grows an estimated 2,000 different grape
varieties (more than all those from France, Spain and Portugal combined), of which roughly
400 have been genetically identified. Though blessed with a huge variety of microclimates
and terroirs, it is these relatively unknown native grape varietals that represent the single
greatest winemaking asset shared by Italian producers.
Another very important feature of Italian wines is that Italians like to drink wine with food, and
so prefer sleek, high acid white and reds that will generally match well with food. Italian wine
is the most widely exported in the world, with Germany, Great Britain and the United States
being the main importers.
There are myriads of wines resulting from many climates and terrains. Differences in soils
and historical backgrounds have led to an Italian classification system of Denominazione di
Origine Controllata or DOC (modelled after the Appellation d’Origine Controlée or AOC of
France), Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita or DOCG and Indicazione
Geografica Tipica or IGT. These are not quality markers, but rather a guarantee that the wines
are made from grapes grown in specific areas, from specific grape varieties and in a specific
fashion; producers need to abide by government imposed parameters, such as minimum
yield levels and oak-aging periods.
Due to the fact that Italy has long been associated with viticulture and winemaking, many of its
wines are not just varietally labelled, but are named after a specific place. This is similar to
what happens in France and is beginning to happen in New World producing countries as
well. Clearly, some areas in Italy are better suited to certain grape varieties, and the resulting
wines are better or characterised by a specific aroma or flavour, than those made elsewhere
with the same grape. For this reason, you will find wines made with the Sangiovese variety
that are labeled either Sangiovese or Chianti Classico. Similarly, in Piedmont both Nebbiolo
and Barolo wines are made. This is because the wines made in the small production zone of
Chianti Classico or Barolo are different from those made elsewhere in Tuscany or Piedmont,
and are therefore labelled with the place name to set them apart.
Though Italy has long been known as a red wine country, some of its most famous wines are
white: Soave (made mainly with the Garganega grape), Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi and
Verdicchio di Matelica (made with the Verdicchio grape), Ribolla Gialla, Friulano and
Malvasia wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Vermentino from Liguria and Sardinia, Fiano and
Greco from Campania. World famous reds include those of Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara and
Carema (all or mainly made with the Nebbiolo grape), Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
and Brunello di Montalcino (all or mainly made with Sangiovese), Aglianico del Vulture and
Taurasi (all made with the Aglianico grape), Valpolicella and Amarone in Veneto, and Nero
d’Avola from Sicily. International varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot also play
leading roles in specific areas, such as with the 'Super Tuscan' wines (which most often are
blends of international varieties, but can be 100% Sangiovese). Each of Italy’s 20 regions
produces a range of wines highly typical of its terroir and traditions and the wines are some
of the world’s greatest.
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CALDORA
Abruzzo, Italy
www.farnesevini.it/caldora_azienda
Born from the co-op, Cantina Sociale di Ortona, Caldora is a very young business based in
the province of Chieti in Italy’s Abruzzo region. This is a historic cooperative with over 1500
hectares of cultivated land and around 700 farmers. Striving to reduce the yield per hectare,
Caldora was created as the cooperative’s ‘Progetto Qualità’ (Quality Project) whereby
vineyards were selected from all the various terroirs belonging to the coop, which due to
specific position, grapes and age of vines, gave the best quality guarantee. The rigorous
quality checks of this project mean that today a total of around 200 hectares of high quality
fruit, contribute to making Caldora’s delicious wines.
The new Caldora winery in the coastal town of Ortona is reaping the benefits of modern
winemaking technology; its new bottling system ensures both quality control over the
products and packaging and also facilitates efficient handling and rapid dispatching of
orders. Their wine is being sold successfully in almost 30 countries and Caldora has already
received praise from specialised wine publications and noteworthy acknowledgments in
major wine competitions.
Caldora’s most esteemed wine is the Yume Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. This is a particularly
interesting red wine, obtained from very old vines which belong to the ‘Soggiorno Proposta’
association that helps youngsters recover from drug addiction. The determination of Caldora
members to make a social contribution rather than work solely for financial purposes,
constitutes an incomparable virtue of the vineyards. The word ‘Yume’ comes from the
Japanese word ‘dream’ and reflects this concept of helping young people suffering from
drug dependency in order that they may recover and once more follow their dreams and
ambitions.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
CL0115
Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
2015
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CL0514
Pecorino
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Cerasuolo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (SOLD OUT - 2016 NOT YET
AVAILABLE)
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CL0415
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CL0611
Yume Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Rosé Wine
CL0815
Red Wine
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CATALDI MADONNA
Abruzzo, Italy
www.cataldimadonna.com
Antonio Cataldi Madonna is an amazing success story and the maker of some of Italy’s
greatest white wines of today, he is correctly regarded by wine experts as one of the top
wineries not just in Abruzzo, but in Italy as well. The credit for such a rise to stardom must go
to his son Luigi, who followed in his father’s footsteps at the estate, founded in 1920. Though
Antonio launched the estate into the modern era with his arrival in 1968 (he replanted the
vineyards, renovated the buildings and the technical equipment), it is Luigi, aided by star
consultant winemaker Lorenzo Landi, who has really put Cataldi Madonna on the map by
believing in the native grape variety Pecorino, from which he crafts what is arguably one of
Italy’s top ten white wines. Luigi is very keen on trying to preserve and to develop the
specific regional characteristics of the wines and it is to his credit that the Trebbiano
d’Abruzzo has also never been better; indeed the 2011 is the best ever made at the estate.
"Cataldi Madonna's two Pecorino
bottlings rank among Italy's best
whites [...] the quality of Cataldi
Madonna's efforts are light-years
ahead of most everyone else in
the region." Ian D’Agata, Italy's Rising
Stars, Decanter, Apr. 2013
"Cataldi Madonna is one of the
very finest estates in Italy. The
wines are varietally expressive,
full of personality and beautifully
crafted." Antonio Galloni, The Wine
Advocate #205, Feb. 2013
The winery has its seat in Ofena, a small town in Italy’s Abruzzo region at an altitude of about
400 metres above sea level. Ofena is located on the slopes of the Gran Sasso massif, in a
mountain valley traditionally known as “the oven of Abruzzo”. Thanks to the extraordinary
solar exposure and to high variations in temperature, as well as the specific character of the
soil, the area is particulary suited for viticulture. Montepulciano has been cultivated since
ancient times, and production received further impulse at the end of the 16th century when
Francesco de’ Medici, grand-duke of Toscana, pushed for intensification of wine production
in this area.
The vineyards presently comprise more than 27 hectares, seven of which date back to the
1968 plantings, whereas the others were more recently replanted. The grape varieties are:
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, and the local Pecorino. For all these
different grapes the yields per hectare are very contained.
"Malandrino is [...] one of the flag
bearers of the new wave of very
successful unoaked
Montepulciano
wines
now
increasingly in
fashion." Ian
D'Agata (May 2015)
In Vinous May 2015, Antonio Galloni
awarded 93 points to Pecorino Giulia
2014 and 92 points to Montepulciano
d'Abruzzo Malandrino 2013
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
CM0215
Pecorino 'Giulia'
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CM0513
Pecorino 'Frontone'
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 'Malandrino'
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
CM0614
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GALARDI-TERRA DI LAVORO
Campania, Italy
"Galardi's Terra di Lavoro is a
legend in the wine making. It is a
fabulously
ripe,
rich
and
seductive wine endowed with
beautifully
articulated
dark
plums, ash, leather, liquorice, all
of which melt together in an
explosive, utterly thrilling display
of class and elegance. Clean,
mineral notes frame the eternal
finish. 95+ points." Robert Parker,
Wine Advocate
(Terra di Lavoro 2010) "...An
exotic melange of tar, smoke,
graphite, blackberry jam and
savoury herbs explode from the
glass [...] A big, breathtaking
wine, the 2010 continues to build
all the way through to a deeply
resonant, expressive finish. 97+
p o i n t s . " Antonio Galloni, Wine
www.terradilavoro.it
A true cult wine producer, this small winery (only 10 hectares) produces annually a mere
30,000 bottles from vineyards at 400 metres above sea level and everyone is scrambling to
buy some. From the volcanic slopes in Campania, this little estate is a recent phenomenon,
as it only has a fifteen year history.
The Galardi winery is set among magnificent chestnut groves in the high hills of Sessa
Aurunca, in north-western Campania, and on a clear day the Mediterranean can be seen in the
distance. The family-owned estate, run with the help of consultant winemaker Riccardo
Cotarella, produces just one wonderful wine: Terra di Lavoro, a deeply concentrated blend
of Aglianico (80%) and Piedirosso (20%). Aglianico is one of Italy’s noblest grapes, and not
by chance it is nicknamed the “Nebbiolo of the South”. This is a black, brooding, long-aging
red – one of Southern Italy’s very best wines.
Advocate, Feb 2013
(Terra di Lavoro 2011) "Deep
ruby. Powerful aromas of ripe
dark plum, cherry-cola, graphite,
sandalwood and spicy cocoa,
with a sexy violet topnote. At
once juicy and deeply pitched,
offering rich red berry and dark
cherry flavors complicated by
smoky minerality and a hint of
cocoa. Opens slowly and builds
well with air, which bodes well for
this wine's future. The long finish
features
chewy,
mounting
tannins and a floral quality." 93
points, Ian D'agata, Vinous Media, Sept
2011
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Terra di Lavoro
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
GA0111
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LAPILLI
Campania, Italy
Irpinia is home to some of Italy's oldest vines and can boast a proud tradition of winemaking.
The area is centred around the town of Avellino, north-east of Naples, along a network of
hills that lead into Southern Italy's share of the Appennine mountains, with soils that are
predominantly limestone.
Lapilli, based in the very South-West of the Avellino province, was created in 1996 as a
family-run business, and has been meticulously managed by its dedicated team ever
since. With vineyards in and around the towns of Montefusco, Tufo, Benevento, Ponte and
Torrecuso (which is actually located within the parameters of the beautiful Parco Regionale
del Taburno) and vineyards on the hills of Lapio, Forino and Candida, Lapilli has been able to
claim a range of sites within the best parcels of Irpinia land. These are a collection of
comunes where wine production is the main focus for the local economy and perhaps can
account for the diligence of the Lapilli team in their work, and also for their ethos of
cherishing advice from older generations who know the land by heart.
The first grapes to be vinified were Fiano di Avellino, followed by Greco di Tufo, Aglianico
and Falanghina. Lapilli were keen to develop the vineyards one step at a time, in order to
learn as much as possible with each new planting. The Falanghina vines are planted the
lowest, at 250-300 metres above sea level in mixed clay soils in vineyards near Benevento
and the Parco Regionale del Taburno, whereas the Fiano di Avellino DOCG vineyards are
slightly higher at 400 metres in clay and limestone soils and are located on the hills around
the town of Avellino. The Greco di Tufo DOCG vines grows in medium textured, limestone
soils and make up the highest plantings at 500 metres above sea level, situated in the hilly
towns of Tufo and Montefusco. Winemaker Marco Flacco with nearly 20 years of experience,
especially as Consultant Winemaker for various wineries in Abruzzo, has brought a fresh
approach to the wineries activities and aims, and is an enthusiastic advocate of clean, varietal
flavours.
In a region traditionally renowned for its premium wines, Lapilli have aimed to make these
fabulous wines a little more accessible without compromising on the quality. The result is a
range of enticing, elegant wines that represent fantastic value for money and yet still boast
outstanding varietal aromas and flavours, complexity and reliable, clean consistancy.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
LP0115
Falanghina Beneventano IGT
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
LP0315
Fiano di Avellino
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
LP0215
Greco di Tufo
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
White Wine
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NANNI COPE'
Campania, Italy
www.nannicope.it
"These are the first wines I have
tasted from Nanni Cope’, easily
one of my most exciting
discoveries of the last year.
Founded only in 2007, Nanni
Cope’ appears to have a very
bright future... Readers who
want to explore the world-class
wines of Campania without
spending a fortune should start
here. The estate’s Terre del
Volturno is easily one of the very
best wines in its price range
anywhere in the world." Antonio
Giovanni Ascione, whose childhood nickname was Nanni Cope’, founded the Azienda
Agricola Nanni Cope’ in 2007. This is a unique vineyard at Castel Campagnano, on very
sandy soils in the upper region of Caserta; beautiful, unspoiled countryside which has
allowed Ascione to live out his boyhood dream.
Giovanni’s guiding philosophy reflects the need to create wines that express the inner
power of a wine from the South, but with a Northern Italian style: He therefore tries hard to
enhance the extraordinary qualities of the Pallagrello Nero grape variety (his wine is mainly
made up with this variety) by creating wines of the utmost elegance and drinkability. The
wine is never concentrated or over the top. A maximum expression of the terroir combined
with an agronomic philosophy aimed at minimising interventions, excluding the use of
herbicides or pesticides.
Galloni, The Wine Advocate # 205, Feb
2013
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Sabbie di Sopra il Bosco Terre del Volturno
2012
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
NC0112
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PIETRACUPA
Campania, Italy
The young and talented Sabino “Sammy Bruno” Loffredo has quickly gained a reputation
within Italy and beyond for some of the best Greco and Fiano wines around; his Greco, in
particular, is considered by many to be the single best example of this variety. You might say
Sabino has certainly lived up to his award of “Up and coming winery of the year 2006” in the
Gambero Rosso.
(Fiano) "Campania, one of Italy's
most promising yet inert regions,
is home to several great whites.
Considered a sun-drenched
corner of the peninsula, it's
mountainous centre is actually
quite cool, and ideal for slow
ripening whites such as the
charismatic Fiano. Redolent of
peach and lemon it turns
minerally and smoky with
age...Top
producers
are
Pietracupa...", Walter Speller, Profile:
Loffredo’s wines are nothing like the the extremely ripe, residual examples that are
frequently associated with this area, but rather tight, serious, focused and extremely mineral.
Sabino himself, however, is more of an extrovert.
The Greco displays a restrained floral nose, white fruits and a long mineral palate with great
acidity and definition. By Sabino’s own admission, it’s a wine that he feels will provide so
much more for those who have the patience to wait.
The Fiano has power, complexity and restraint, herbal and mineral notes with texture, great
acid backbone and length.
Future of whites lies in the past,
The red Taurasi, made with the noble Aglianico grape, like the whites, shows restraint but
plenty of class and flesh; earth, red stewed fruits and animal notes culminate with a long
white peppery finish.
Financial Times 19 June 2012
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
PI0214
Fiano di Avellino
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PI0115
Greco di Tufo
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PI0413
Fiano di Avellino 'Il Cupo'
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PI2010
Greco di Tufo 'G'
2010
13.0%
Natural Cork
1X0.75lt
Taurasi
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
PI0511
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SELVANOVA
Campania, Italy
www.selvanova.com
Antonio Buono purchased the farm in 1990s and set himself the goal of producing great
wines from the indigenous grape varieties of Campania: Aglianico, Fiano, Pallagrello Nero
and Pallagrello Bianco
(Aglianico Vigna Antica 2009) "A
robust,
peppery
red
with
attractive dark red fruit aromas
and flavours. The wine hasn't
been aged in oak so it's very
fresh and vibrant. Dry and
satisfying. Perfect for prime rib.
Decant 1 hour." Natalie MacLean,
March 2013
Code
This very young and small estate, only 5 hectares, is located north of the town of Caserta in
an ancient and unspoiled agricultural land near Caiazzo. The vineyards are located on the
Selvanova hill at an altitude of 200 metres above sea level facing full south.
The Aglianico displays great finesse and complexity without relying on extraction, as too
often happens with southern Italian red wines, and it provides a clear example of what this
outstanding grape variety can achieve. The Pallagrello Nero is a recently rediscovered
ancient local variety (probably already known to the ancient Romans) that is tannic yet
characterized by very high acids, making it very fresh and lithe for such a powerful wine,
besides being very ageworthy.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Aglianico Vignantica
2010
14.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
Red Wine
FS0110
+44 20 3328 4620
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DI LENARDO
Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy
www.dilenardo.it
Helped by his great determination and his clear stylistic ideals, Massimo Di Lenardo is
quickly becoming one of the most respected figures in Friuli, producing benchmark wines
that are remarkably affordable. Vigne dai Vieris, Vigne da San Martin, Vigne da les Maris and
Tiare D’Albe are the names of the estate’s four vineyard sites totalling roughly fifty hectares,
(Chardonnay 2012) "Displays
apple pie, coconut and vanilla
aromas. Full bodied, with lots of
rich fruit. Almost tropical, slightly
oily and exotic. 90 points" Wine
part of a larger farming area of about 150 hectares. Since 1987 Massimo has made wines
exclusively from his own hand harvested vineyards, now planted with densities at between
4,500 and 6,500 plants per hectare with consequently very low yields.
Spectator 2013
"It isn't easy to combine good
quality , reasonably priced wines
with a modern and effective
marketing
strategy.
Nevertheless, the Lenardo family
has succeeded in this venture..."
The white wines are all fermented in stainless steel with prolonged lees contact. They all
show great, almost unbelievable richness, especially considering their low price tag, while
retaining freshness and above all a well defined varietal character. The Merlot “Just Me” is
concentrated and full bodied while the Verduzzo “Pass the Cookies” is one of the best value
Friuli dessert wines around.
Bibenda Wine 2012
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Sara' Spumante Brut
NV
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
DL0315
Chardonnay
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
DL0215
Friulano Toh!
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
DL0515
Pinot Grigio
2015
12.5%
Screw Cap
12X0.75lt
DL0115
Sauvignon Blanc
2015
12.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
Pinot Grigio Ramato 'Gossip'
2015
12.5%
Diam
12X0.75lt
Merlot Just Me
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Verduzzo Passito Pass the Cookies!
2015
12.0%
Diam
12X0.5lt
Sparkling Wine
DL1013
White Wine
Rosé Wine
DL0415
Red Wine
DL0711
Dessert Wine
DL0915
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MIANI / CROATTO
There may be a better producer of white wines in Italy than Enzo Pontoni of Miani, but as of
yet we can't find them. His white (and red) wines have become absolute cult wines owing to a
remarkable depth of flavour and concentrated texture, though they are never heavy or
unbalanced.
The grapes of Miani wines grow on a total of 13 hectares (four directly owned by the family).
The varieties grown include the red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Refosco dal Peduncolo
Rosso as well as white varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Malvasia and Friulano. The
altitudes of the vineyards range from 100 to 300 metres above sea level, and the vine
density in most of the vineyards is a relatively low 3000 plants per hectare. In the winter the
vines are pruned mercilessly, and the drastic green harvest leaves rarely more than a single
bunch or two on a vine. It is clear that revenue and profitability have never entered this
winemaker’s agenda, while the manicured vineyards show intense passion for viticulture.
"Enzo Pontoni continues to make
some of the richest, most daring
wines in Friuli. A recent magnum
of the 2009 Sauvignon Banel
was exceptional, with perfumes
that literally filled the room as the
bottle was being poured." Antonio
Galloni, Vinous Media, Dec 2013
Miani estate is located in the Colli Orientali DOC area which is the hilly slice of the Udine
province near Italy’s border with Slovenia. Enzo took over the family winemaking business
about a dozen years ago, after his father had passed away, abandoning an engineering
career in order to dedicate himself fully to his new passion. At almost 7 feet tall, Enzo has a
commanding presence and does not compromise when it comes to making wine: each year
he produces a total of only 9000 bottles from his thirteen hectares, and all according to
rigorously organic farming methods. He ages many of his wines in French oak barriques, and
does not interfere with the natural temperature of fermentation.
"The intense Enzo Pontoni, who
spends most of his time in the
vineyards, is one of Italy's best
winemakers; his wines are
absolute musts for all those
wishing to taste concentrated yet
refined examples of native Friuli
grapes..." Ian D'Agata, The Best White
His reds are complex and decadent, and his white wines are, for many experts, most likely
not just the best in Friuli but perhaps in Italy.
Wines of Italy's North-East, International
Wine Cellar, March-April 2008
Croatto wines are a joint venture between Piero Croatto and Enzo Pontoni from Miani. The
wines come from a newly planted, ungrafted vineyard in the Grave DOC between Udine and
Buttrio. Enzo is in charge of all aspects of production, from vineyard management to
winemaking and his uncompromising approach to wine production is clearly demonstrated
by the quality of these wines. Yields are extremely low, with minimal interventionist
winemaking in the cellar. These great new wines belie the Grave region’s poor reputation as
an area good only for the production of every day wines. With Croatto, this DOC has found a
player bent on demonstrating the true potential and diversity of the area.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
CR0311
Friulano Croatto
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MI1012
Friulano - SOLD OUT
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MI1611
Malvasia - SOLD OUT
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MI0212
Chardonnay Baracca - SOLD OUT
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MI0112
Friulano Buri - SOLD OUT
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MI0812
Friulano Filip - SOLD OUT
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MI0412
Ribolla Gialla Pettarin- SOLD OUT
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CR0112
Merlot Grave Clas - Croatto
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MI0509
Merlot Buri - SOLD OUT
2009
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MI0709
Merlot Filip - SOLD OUT
2009
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
+44 20 3328 4620
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RONCHI DI CIALLA
www.ronchidicialla.it
Ronchi di Cialla is an historical Friulian Estate and it is strictly a family business.
"[Schioppettino] produces
fragrant wines distinguished by
freshness, red fruit, pepper
spice and refined, lightish tannins
– the sort of wine you might not
expect to age well, but it does;
wines
that
are gloriously
drinkable and yet capable of
complexity." Julia Harding MW for
jancisrobinson.com (May 2015)
Code
Ronchi, in the dialect of Friuli, means hills cultivated with vines. Cialla is a small valley
surrounded by woods with chestnut, oak and wild cherry trees, in the D.O.C. Colli Orientali
del Friuli area, and it is officially recognised by a Ministerial Decree as cru.
The agronomy is made with minimum treatment with non polluting products, the vinification is
carried out naturally.
The company philosophy has always been to work only with indigenous varieties, such as
Ribolla, Refosco, Schioppettino, Verduzzo and Picolit that in the Cru' Cialla find the perfect
environment. After 40 years Ronchi di Cialla has a well established reputation on the market
as a producer of some of the finest age-worthy wines of Friuli.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Ribolla Gialla
2015
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RC0514
Ribolla Nera
2014
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RC0710
Pignolo
2010
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RC0809
Refosco
2009
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RC0611
Schioppettino
2011
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RC080
Refosco
2003
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RC0890
Refosco
1990
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RC0887
Refosco
1987
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RC0683
Schioppettino
1983
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
RC0115
Red Wine
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RONCO DEL GELSO
http://www.roncodelgelso.com/en/
Ronco del Gelso nestles in a small plain amongst the tributaries of the Isonzo, between the
hills of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s Collio region and the Adriatic coast providing a partly
continental, partly Mediterranean climate. The estate falls within the Isonzo DOC zone and the
Rive Alte subzone where the Isonzo characteristics are even more inherent, and the
"Stern but ripe apple and melon
nose. Plump and rounded, close
to overripe with a hint of
sweetness. Creamy, tangy, long
finish." Pinot Grigio, Sot lis Rivis 2012
territorial identity even more pronounced. Winemaker and estate-owner Giorgio Badin
comes from a family of farmers who had always worked the land, and made the transition from
livestock farmers to winegrowers in 1988 when they bottled their first wine.
17.5 (91) Stephen Brook for Decanter,
Jan 2015
Having now reached an annual production of around 150,000 bottles and won a plethora of
awards and praise for their wines, Ronco del Gelso attribute much of their wine’s character to
the Isonzo DOC Rive Alte soils, which are poor in nutrients, stony and dry. This soil ensures
that vine vigour is controlled, heat is reflected by the stones to promote full-ripening of the
grapes and a little water stress avoids excessive production of leaves and focuses the
vine’s energy on fruit. Adriatic sea breezes mitigate the high temperatures in summer and
mountains in the North protect from cold winds in the Winter, whilst a high diurnal range
means that Ronco del Gelso are able to produce firmly structured whites, with full flavour and
exquisite aromatics, as well as several beautifully balanced, fresh reds. Ronco del Gelso
produce beautiful expressions of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Friulano, Sauvignon and Malvasia
Istriana amongst the white varieties and Merlot and Cabernet Franc amongst the red.
Ronco del Gelso have striven to make their winery as sustainable as possible and currently
consume exactly the same amount of electricity as they generate and can claim to be selfsufficient from this point of view. Their recently built cellar includes two solar-panelled roofs
and a woodchip-burning furnace which is fuelled by vine prunings and can both heat the
winery and produce hot water. The new drip irrigation systems which replaced the previous
sprinkler systems has enabled them to achieve a 75% reduction in the amount of water
wasted and the winery now bottles all their wines in new lightweight bottles designed by the
Protection Consortium for Isonzo Wines. They have also managed to significantly reduce the
use of chemical intervention by using tie dispensers impregnated with pheromones of the
female vine moth, which prevents the moths from breeding and damaging the vines and
quality of the grapes. Giorgio explains: “I have always sought to enhance the finest
characteristics of the grapes that I ferment, using non-invasive vineyard techniques that do
not detract from the recognisability of the variety. My ideal wine is balanced and elegant, with
sufficient concentration that must never be transformed into muscular body for the mere sake
of it. It must also be age-worthy.”
This age-worthiness has been proved by their system started several years ago, in which
they keep a few hundred bottles aside each vintage, so they can assess the development
and provide a ‘historical legacy’ for these outstanding wines.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
RN0115
Malvasia 'Vigna della Permuta'
2015
13.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
RN0215
Pinot Grigio 'Sot Lis Rivis'
2015
13.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
RN0413
Sauvignon 'Sottomonte'
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
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RONCO DEL GNEMIZ
www.roncodelgnemiz.com
Owned and managed by Serena Palazzolo and her sons, Ronco del Gnemiz has been one of
Friuli Venezia-Giulia’s leading wineries for more than a decade. The Palazzolo family bought
the estate back in the 1960’s, and Serena took over from her father in the early nineties when
she returned home after college graduation. Her management of the winery has enabled it to
reach new heights in terms of uncompromising quality, natural viticulture and most notably,
aging potential. The wines are outstandingly ageworthy, with whites which are still beautifully
balanced after ten years; a quality which Serena and her partner and fellow winemaker
Christian Patat attribute to their deep-rooted respect for the terroir, preservation and
improvement.
The 10 hectare winery lays on the hill of Rosazzo. Despite the vineyards’ south-facing
exposure which should make them extremely hot in the summer, the heat is tempered by sea
breezes and the vineyards are sheltered by the Alps. Friuli does not always have a gentle
climate and often suffers harsh winters in comparison to the good summers, and has also
endured its fair share of freak, heavy rainstorms, for which the Northwestern region is
renowned. If it weren’t for the good North winds known as ‘Bora’ which dry out the land, it
would be impossible to manage the drenched vineyards. Ronco del Gnemiz is lucky to have
vineyards based on Friuli’s prized sandstone soil ‘Ponca’ which comprises many layers of
soil built up over millions of years making it rich in minerals and microelements which give
the wine a highly distinctive character.
Ronco del Gnemiz wines are characterised by bright acidity in the whites, with a very careful
use of oak, while the reds adopt a classic Bordeaux style and austere tannins. All wines are
made with fully mature grapes which are never overripe, and subsequently the rich fruit is the
focus for both reds and whites. It is the purity, length and display of true varietal style which
places Serena’s wines among the gems of the region, and make them a testament to her
commitment and passion.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
RG1714
Chardonnay Ronco Basso
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RG0214
Chardonnay 'Sol'
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
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RUSSOLO
www.russolo.it
Stony soils on the alluvial flatlands around Pordenone, in Western Friuli, make for welldrained vineyards that keep the vines strong and healthy, even in the wettest years. The
father and son team of Iginio and Rino Russolo keep the yields low, further boosting the
quality of the wines they make and concentrating varietal character.
The Pinot Grigio is a tremendous example of low yielding vines and careful fermentation:
minerally, saline and with a distinct herbaceous note remniscent of sage. The Refosco is
spicy and clean without the rustic characteristics that are common in lesser examples of this
wine. We have since introduced the Massarac Merlot and the Ribolla Gialla, two delicate and
well-defined versions of these grape varieties.
"The Refosco is such a good
introduction to the grape: the
tannins are not too unruly, but
rather sturdy and the aromas
and flavours complex, leather
and garrigue on top of dark berry
fruits. Great value." Emily O'Hare,
Chief Sommelier and Wine Buyer, The
River Cafe', London
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
RU0814
Pinot Grigio 'Ronco Calaj' - Half Bottle
2014
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
RU0315
Pinot Grigio 'Ronco Calaj'
2015
12.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
RU0914
Merlot Massarac
2015
12.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
RU1113
Refosco Collezione
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
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SERGIO MOTTURA
Lazio, Italy
www.motturasergio.it
In the 1990s, once Sergio Mottura’s estate turned to organic grapegrowing
ecosustainable farming practices (such as installing a photovoltaic system enabling
estate to work with zero energetic impact), it became completely overrun with a rare
protected species of porcupines. These animals are remarkably sensitive to pollution
and
the
and
and
pesticides and clearly found Mottura’s clean, orgnanically-managed vineyards the perfect
haven. Ever since, the creature has become the winery’s mascot and is instantly
recognisable on every Mottura wine label.
(Grechetto Poggio della Costa
2010) "Fresh and floral, with
mineral echoes and above
average
texture
and
complexity..." Ian D'Agata, Going
Mottura is widely believed to be one of Lazio's greatest wine producers and is especially
successful with Grechetto (the grape used to make the famous Orvieto wine), for which he
has funded many university studies aimed at characterizing and studying the variety. This
helps explain why Mottura’s wines are so different from those of neighbouring Umbria (the
Mottura estate is located in Civitella d’Agliano, on the border between Lazio and Umbria). Via
Native, Decanter Italy Issue 2012
the combination of the unique terroir of north-eastern Lazio and unique clonal selections,
Mottura’s grechetto wines are richer, fleshier and deeper than most Orvieto made today. It
could be easily argued in fact, that Sergio Mottura’s Orvieto Tragugnano, made from grapes
grown in Lazio, is actually better than most Orvieto made in their historic birthplace of
Umbria.
"Sergio Mottura is a man of great
culture who manages to put a
touch of class and elegance in
every bottle he makes..." Bibenda
Wines 2012
Sergio was 21 when he came to the winery, and has never left. His family acquired the 400
hectare estate in 1933 and dedicated 38 hectares to vinegrowing in 1963 planting Trebbiano
and Montepulciano. Grechetto was planted in 1968 after much research and experimentation,
and the Mottura family quickly found that the best expression of their terroir came across in
the Grechetto variety. The resistance of this grape to disease also lended itself to organic
cultivation. Today, Sergio Mottura offers a range of wines unmatched in quality by any estate
in Lazio. Besides the Tragugnano Orvieto, the Grechetto Poggio della Costa (mineral,
unoaked) and the Latour a Civitella (oaked, richer, somewhat Chardonnay-like version) are
not to be missed as they represent qualitative pinnacles of what the variety can achieve.
Latour a Civitella was so named to honour the friendship between Sergio, and Fabrice Latour
of Maison Louis Latour. Fabrice believed the wine to be one of the best structured whites in
Italy, and mentored Sergio; suggesting different oak for the barrel fermentation and even
lending Sergio his enologists to develop the wine. Latour a Civitella was the first white wine
from Lazio to win the Tre Bicchieri award in 2004 and more recently, Sergio Mottura’s efforts
and competence have been such over the years that he was named of “Winemaker of the
year” in 2013 by the Gambero Rosso Guide.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
MO0115
Orvieto Classico 'Tragugnano'
2015
13.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
MO0215
Grechetto 'Poggio della Costa'
2015
13.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
MO0414
Grechetto 'Latour a Civitella'
2014
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Grechetto 'Muffo'
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.375lt
White Wine
Dessert Wine
MO0711
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October 2016
CANTINA CINQUE TERRE
Liguria, Italy
www.cantinacinqueterre.com
The 300 growers of Cantina Cinque Terre cultivate around 60 ha of some of the most
spectacular and dramatically-terraced vineyards in the world. Using a blend of mainly three
local grape varieties (Bosco, Albarola and Vermentino), some of the most unique
mediterranean white wines are produced in these vineyards precariously perched on the
(Costa da Posa 2011) "Cru
bottling. Very scented and yet
delicate.
Really
delightfully
poised. Floral but with fine
structure."
Jancis
Robinson,
Ligurian cliffs.
Thanks to the significant investment made by the Cooperative in recent years, Cantina Cinque
Terre is finally capable of producing white wines that are a true expression of this unique
winegrowing area and much can be learnt about the surrounding terroir through these
stunning wines. The dry whites are brightly saline and intensely floral and the sweet wine
called Sciacchetrà made from air-dried grapes, is one of Italy’s most famous.
www.jancisrobinson.com
(Cinque Terre 2008) "Here's a
rare and exciting blend of Bosco,
Albarola and Vermentino from a
cooperative winery
in the
beautiful Cinque Terre region of
northern Italy. You won't find
these native grapes anywhere
else and the wine is perfectly
suited to the fresh fish dishes
served in this gorgeous part of
the world. 86 points." Monica Larner,
Wine Enthusiast, March 2011
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Cinque Terre 'Costa da Posa'
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
CQ0215
+44 20 3328 4620
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SELVA CAPUZZA
Lombardia, Italy
www.selvacapuzza.it
(Lugana
Superiore
Riserva
2008) "Fairly firm nose with light
nutty and vegetal notes, citrus
and pomaceous fruit, moderate
oak, yeasty traces, light mineral
notes in the background. Clean,
polished, slightly creamy fruit on
the palate, touch of nutty oak,
elegant spicy vegetal notes,
yeasty and mineral notes, very
elegant, lively acidity, good
substance and persistence,
compact, still youthful, very
harmonious, has some bite, very
good finish. Still developing
positively. 88 points." Wein Plus, Apr
The Selva Capuzza estate is located 6 km south of Lake Garda and it sits in the heart of the
two main DOC areas of Garda Classico and Lugana. The 50 hectare farm is owned and
managed by the Formentini family and today produces some of the most interesting white
and red wines on the Brescia side of the Garda Lake. The entry level Lugana is pure and
refined with classic floral character well supported by the lively, mineral acidity.
The Lugana Riserva is simply one of the best expressions of the Trebbiano di Lugana grape
that we have ever tasted. It offers precise and mature floral notes and yellow fruits on the
nose with a round, complex palate that is very long and clean. The Campo del Soglio is
made from 100% Friulano and displays rich and full body character without compromising on
drinkability. The two balanced and refined red wines are classic examples of the medium
bodied wines of the Garda. The Groppello is bright and lively with raspberry fruit, and new
to the range is the pale and fresh Chiaretto Garda Classico Rosé.
2013
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
SE0115
Lugana 'Selva'
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
SE0212
Lugana Superiore Riserva 'Menasasso'
2012
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Chiaretto Garda Classico
2015
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Groppello Garda Classico
2015
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Rosé Wine
SE0715
Red Wine
SE0315
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SARTARELLI
Marche, Italy
www.sartarelli.it
Since the middle of the 1980s an ever increasing number of producers have been making
serious wines in the Marche region from the Verdicchio grape, and Sartarelli has been at the
forefront of the quality revolution.
Verdicchio is a serious grape variety; many experts believe it may well be Italy’s single best
white variety along with Campania’s Fiano. Well-made Verdicchio wines are wonderfully
aromatic, offering both weight and presence, whilst also producing quality, rich wines at
yields which would result in insipid, diluted wines with other varieties.
(Travlivio 2011) "Pithy citrus
nose, full bodied steely lemon
with a glorious texture and
eternal finish. Great ageing
potential." IWC Verdicchio Trophy 2013
Helped by their children Tommaso and Catarina, Patrizio Chiacchiarini and Donatella
Sartarelli are the husband and wife team that are turning out not just some of the best
Verdicchio wines of the Marche, but some of Italy’s best white wines. They grow no other
variety apart from Verdicchio on their 55 hectares, proving their commitment to and belief in
this outstanding grape. The steep vineyards are all more than 300 metres above sea level,
"Sartarelli is one of the premier,
reference-point producers of fine
Verdicchio. Readers should do
whatever they can to taste these
fabulous whites from the
Marche." Antonio Galloni, The Wine
south to south-east facing, with the exception of the Balciana slope which faces north-east.
The unique microclimate of the Balciana vineyard results in a much longer ripening season
and a higher concentration of aromas, as well as the occasional late harvest. All the wines
are fermented and aged in stainless steel and are released during the spring following the
vintage, apart from the late harvest 'Balciana' which is bottled one year after the vintage.
'Balciana' may well be one of Italy’s three best white wines, but the Verdicchio Tralivio is
also highly acclaimed.
Advocate
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
SR0115
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
2015
12.5%
Nomacork
12X0.75lt
SR3014
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico 'Tralivio'
2014
14.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
White Wine
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BORGOGNO
Piemonte, Italy
"These wines show charm,
liveliness and personality. They
are like a long-lost relative who
embraces you at a family
reunion." Wine Advocate
http://www.borgogno.com
Borgogno needs very little introduction. This historic estate sat right in the centre of the
Barolo has always produced benchmark, traditional Barolo.
"Borgogno's 2011 Langhe Freisa
is beautiful, intense, dark and
austere. Far from an easygoing
wine, the 2011 boasts incredible
length and persistence, with a
compelling
array
of
dark
red/black fruits, smoke, tobacco,
licorice, incense and tar."
Established in 1761 by Bartolomeo Borgogno, this estate was one of the first producers in the
Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media 2013
Today the estate is managed by Andrea Farinetti after it was acquired by his family in 2008.
This young winemaker is combining both the history and traditions of this estate with a
modern approach and the resulting wines are fantastic.
Code
area, however it was in 1920 when Cesare Borgogno took over management that the
winery's direction and destination was really changed forever. Cesare started to export his
wines but also had the vision to keep aside at least half of the production, with the idea of
releasing it after a minium of 20 years ageing. It is due to this that Borgogno has the most
amazing collection of older vintages and is able to offer aged bottles directly from the cellar.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
BO0214
Langhe Freisa
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BO0312
Langhe Nebbiolo 'No Name'
2012
15.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BO0411
Barolo
2011
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BO0506
Barolo Riserva
2006
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BO0504
Barolo Riserva
2004
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BO0598
Barolo Riserva
1998
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BO0501
Barolo Riserva
2001
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BO0597
Barolo Riserva
1997
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BO5006
Barolo - Magnum
2006
14.5%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
BO0585
Barolo Riserva
1985
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
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ETTORE GERMANO
Piemonte, Italy
www.germanoettore.com
"The 2012 Dolcetto d'Alba
Lorenzino
is
drop-dead
gorgeous...Gracious and light on
its feet, the 2012 impresses for
its length, balance and pure
class. What a pretty wine this is."
The "Germano Ettore" estate lies on one of the most important crus of Serralunga d'Alba
named "Cerretta", a hill with a wide winegrowing area facing South, South-West. Germano’s
6.6 hectares of vineyards are dedicated to the cultivation of grape varieties such as
Chardonnay, Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo, while a smaller area is reserved for Riesling
and the indigenous white grape Nascetta. Sergio and his wife Elena run the show, from
viticultural to winemaking aspects as well as taking care of sales.
Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media, Oct 2013
(2007 Barolo Cerretta) "very ripe
aromas of currant, plum, red
cherry, dried flowers
and
chocolate, complicated by a
savoury
character.
Sweet,
concentrated and deep; broad
and mouthfilling." 93 points, Stephen
We are not alone in believing that Sergio’s wines have been steadily improving for the last
decade and today we are proud to represent one of the most talented winemakers from
Piedmont. Having all of his red vineyards situated within Serralunga, enables Sergio to make
characteristically powerful, muscular and intense wines, that are the biggest, richest and most
long-lived of all Barolo. Using what may appear to be very modern techniques (stainless
steel is much in evidence), the driving force behind the wine making here is actually solid
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, Nov-
tradition. Fermentation is short, around 12-15 days, in open wooden fermenters and
maturation is completed in a variety of barrel sizes (225 litres and upwards) made from up to
two year old French oak.
Dec 2011
(2006 Barolo Lazzarito Riserva)
"wild, highly aromatic nose
combines tar, menthol, dried
rose and leather...Then sweet,
supple and rich but classically
dry, with an almost peppery
impression...Firmly tannic but
long and sweet..." 92 points,
The Barolos are mineral, earthy and complex with very finely grained tannins, and depending
on the vineyard size, touches of cocoa and hints of violet can also be found. The Germano
family is blessed with some of the very best vineyards, owning vines in Lazzarito (a true
grand cru), Cerretta, Prapò and now, thanks to an inheritance, even the legendary Vigna
Rionda, which many experts consider the single greatest Barolo vineyard of all. The single
vineyard Barbera “Vigna della Madre” is produced in the same way as the Barolo but
inevitably has brighter, blackberry, and coffee undertones while the basic Barbera is fresh,
clean and enjoyable. The Dolcetto is big but not over extracted.
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine
Cellar, Nov-Dec 2011
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
'Rosanna' Brut Rosé Metodo Classico
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Riesling Renano Hérzu
2015
14.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
ET0413
Dolcetto d'Alba Lorenzino
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
ET1014
Barbera d'Alba
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
ET1711
Barolo Serralunga-Half Bottle
2011
14.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.375lt
ET0311
Barbera D'Alba Vigna della Madre
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
ET0711
Barolo Serralunga
2011
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
ET0510
Barolo Cerretta
2010
14.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
ET3208
Barolo Serralunga-Magnum
2008
14.5%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
ET2009
Barolo Lazzarito Riserva
2009
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
ET12007
Barolo Cerretta-Magnum
2007
14.5%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
Sparkling Wine
ET4013
White Wine
ET1115
Red Wine
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FERRANDO
Piemonte, Italy
www.ferrandovini.it
Luigi Ferrando is one of Italy’s best winemakers and his Carema red wines, true expressions
of extreme mountain viticulture, are some of Italy’s greatest and longest lived wines.
Ferrando Vini was founded in 1890 by Giuseppe Ferrando, who moved to Ivrea from Acqui
to introduce the wines of Piedmont into the neighbouring region of Valle d’Aosta.
Giuseppe’s son Luigi then expanded and developed the winemaking business. In 1957,
Giuseppe Ferrando junior, the founder’s grandson, began production of one of the rarest
wines obtained from the Nebbiolo variety, Carema, named after a small town in northern
Piedmont on the border with Valle d’Aosta. The wine is very much a 'mountain Barolo',
blessed with assertive but silky tannins, extremely pure aromas and flavours of red roses,
red cherry and raspberry fruit. Ferrando have produced an excellent, entry-level version
called 'Etichetta Bianca' (White Label), and a top-of-the-line version named 'Etichetta Nera'
(Black Label).
“…I have always loved the
wines of this estate… one of
Italy’s truly historic estates…and
also one of the best… ” Ian
D’Agata, The D’Agata & Comparini Guide
to Italy’s best wines 2010.
"...Simply put, I can’t recommend
these wines highly enough!"
Antonio Galloni, The wine Advocate
In 1964 the Ferrando family built the cellar (a DOC since 1967) in Carema and have since been
considered the patriarchs of this once very famous wine that has only recently returned to the
limelight it deserves. In the early eighties, Giuseppe’s son Luigi took over the company,
which is currently owned by his son Roberto.
Besides Carema, Ferrando’s flagship wine, production includes the white Erbaluce di Caluso
wine made with the indigenous white grape Erbaluce, which is vinified in both still wines (as
the vineyard selection 'Cariola') and sparkling and sweet versions. Ferrando is amongst the
the few who makes both a lighter, more refined, late harvest version as well as a richer,
thicker, sweeter air-dried wine. Erbaluce is a true star of Italian native grapes, though it is
little known outside of its immediate production zone. Both the still and sparkling wines are
characterized by very bright, high acids and delicate white flower and citrus aromas and
flavours.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Erbaluce di Caluso Cariola
2014
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
FE0312
Carema Etichetta Bianca
2012
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
FE0411
Carema Etichetta Nera - SOLD OUT
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
FE0114
Red Wine
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FRANCESCO RINALDI
Piemonte, Italy
www.rinaldifrancesco.it
The great traditionalist estate of Francesco Rinaldi e Figli is one of the greatest names in
Piemonte. Located in the town of Barolo itself, the domaine of Francesco Rinaldi has a long
and illustrious history in the region. It was founded in 1870, when Francesco Rinaldi inherited
a vineyard and house in Barolo, inducing him to leave behind his work with the very large
"Francesco Rinaldi is a bastion
of traditional, extremely well
made
Barolo..." Ian D'Agata,
Mirafiore estate and set out on his own. His family at that time also had ties to the then
greatest estate in the Barolo region, Barale-Rinaldi. Francesco was the cousin of Giuseppe
Rinaldi, and together these two superb family wineries have marched down through time
side by side, both upholding the unique, traditional style of Barolo that has also been
championed by other great names in Piemonte, such as Bartolo Mascarello and Bruno
Giacosa.
Decanter Italy Issue, Jan 2012
"It is great to see a continued
focus on quality at this historic
family-run estate." Antonio Galloni,
The Wine Advocate, Oct 2012
"The 2010 Barolo Le Brunate is
the most dynamic and textured
of these wines. Dark cherry,
plum, smoke and violet notes
flesh out in a firm, muscular
Barolo endowed with tons of
classic Brunate nuance. The
flavors are intense, dark and
bold.
Balsamic
overtones
develop in the glass, adding
further shades of nuance and
complexity. Today, the Brunate
is reticent and austere. Readers
who can wait will be rewarded
with an exquisite Barolo." Antonio
One hundred and thirty years later, much of the same techniques are still used in the
Francesco Rinaldi cellars to produce some of Barolo’s greatest wines. The estate is now run
by Luciano Rinaldi’s niece, Paola Rinaldi (a graduate of business school) with help from her
sister Piera, and they continue to make beautiful wines within the great traditions of Barolo,
avoiding new oak, and preferring long macerations and aging in large Slavonian oak prior to
bottling.
The two most stunning bottlings at Francesco Rinaldi e Figli are the single cru Barolos,
Brunate and Cannubio. Brunate, which lies on the border between La Morra and Barolo, and
Cannubio are, without doubt, two of Barolo’s five greatest vineyards. Wines from the Brunate
vineyard are prized for their depth, fragrance and brilliant balance, while those of Cannubio
(the single greatest vineyard in the village of Barolo and the most famous and historic
vineyard not just in Barolo but in Italy) are magically light and perfumed, perform particularly
well in rainy years, for the high sand content of this particular site allows for excellent
drainage. It is, like Brunate, a true grand cru in the real sense of the two words.
Galloni, Vinous, May 2015
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
FR1014
Barbera d'Alba
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
FR0112
Barolo
2012
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
FR0212
Barolo 'Le Brunate'
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
FR0312
Barolo Cannubbi
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
FR0509
Barolo 'Le Brunate' - Magnum
2009
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
FR0609
Barolo Cannubbio- Magnum
2009
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
Red Wine
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MONTALBERA
Piemonte, Italy
http://www.montalbera.it/
Enrico Riccardo Morando’s family estate in Castagnole Monferrato, Montalbera, is famous for
its production of the relatively unknown but indigenous variety, Ruché di Castagnole
Monferrato, known as the 'Red Prince of Monferrato'.
"This is such a distinctive,
perfumed, floral red wine. It’s
from Piedmont, and made from a
very rare red grape variety
called Ruché (...) It’s just my sort
of style, showing elegance and
aromatic interest, but with some
edges
too." Jamie Goode, Wine
Found in seven neighbouring villages within the Asti province in Piemonte, Ruché refers to
both the DOCG, which was granted in 2010, and the variety. The origin of this grape is
unknown but it is thought that it was introduced by the Haut Savoie. Its extraordinarily
attractive red fruit bouquet with floral hints and elegance secured its place on the Astrum list
at the first sip. We are delighted to have these incredible and unique wines from Montalbera,
and also to stock our first ever Ruché.
Anorak
(La Tradizione 2011) "Spicy soy
sauce, nutmeg and lavender
aromas and flavours, with a
surprisingly
rich
mouthfeel
leavened by bright acidity." Ian
The winery is found at the highest point of the DOCG at 270m above sea level and is
completely surrounded by the estates vineyards, meaning the vineyards have a range of
different exposures and soil types. All 60 hectares of Ruché, which accounts for 60% of the
entire DOCG's plantings are found on the hillsides and are worked by hand.
D'Agata's 10 Must Try Other Piedmont
Reds, Decanter 2014.
Code
Montalbera’s philosophy is to let the fruit speak for itself and to share Morando’s passion for
the delights of Ruché with the every drinker.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
MT0515
Barbera d'Asti 'Solo Acciaio'
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MT0114
Ruché La Tradizione
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
MT0212
Ruché Laccento
2012
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
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PAOLO SARACCO
Piemonte, Italy
www.paolosaracco.it
"Saracco is one of the reference
point producers of fine moscato.
I always make sure to have at
least a few bottles on hand at the
house." Antonio Galloni
This renowned winery run by Paolo Saracco is based in the village of Castiglione Tinella in
an area called the Langhe Astigiane. It is a zone widely regarded as the prime area for the
production of Moscato d’Asti, the unique wine consisting of partially fermented must. The
vines stand in chalky marl soil mixed with sand where the White Muscat grape has been
(Moscato d'Asti 2011) "Ample
white mousse...aromas of pear,
lemon
peel
and
spring
flowers...apricot, pineapple on
the palate...deliciously long and
juicy.
18/20
points." Richard
Baudains,
Unchartered
growing since ancient times. Paolo manages all aspects of the production and cultivation of
the property’s 40 hectares to produce nearly 400,000 bottles, almost all of which is Moscato.
Tipically this remarkable wine displays a mature nose of white peaches and fresh grapes
and a creamy sweetness with lively citrus acidity; perfect as an aperitif, at the end of the meal
or simply on its own. Moscato d’Asti deserves to be recognized as one of the world’s
greatest wines, if simply for its capability to deliver pure sensory pleasure.
Terroirs,
Decanter, Apr 2012
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
SC0216
Moscato d'Asti-Half Bottle
2016
5.0%
Screw Cap
12X0.375lt
SC0115
Moscato d'Asti
2015
5.0%
Screw Cap
12X0.75lt
Dessert Wine
+44 20 3328 4620
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PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO
Piemonte, Italy
www.produttoridelbarbaresco.com
The Produttori del Barbaresco has a long and distinguished history and great wines have
always been made here. Prior to 1894, Nebbiolo grapes were sold to make Barolo wine or
simply labelled 'Nebbiolo di Barbaresco'. But in 1894, Domizio Cavazza, headmaster of the
Royal Enological School of Alba and a Barbaresco resident, created the first cooperative, the
'Cantine Sociali', by gathering nine Barbaresco vineyard owners to make wine in the local
castle that he owned. Cavazza understood that Nebbiolo from Barbaresco differed from
Barolo and, for the first time, recognised this on the wine label. The 'Cantine Sociali' was
forced to close in the 1920s because of fascist economic rules. In 1958, the priest of the
village of Barbaresco, recognizing that the only way the small properties could survive was
by joining their efforts, gathered together nineteen small growers and founded the Produttori
del Barbaresco. The first three vintages were made in the church basement, and then in the
winery built across the square from where the Produttori is still located. United once again,
the small growers continued the work started by Domizio Cavazza, producing only
"Tobacco,
smoke,
licorice,
menthol, game and a host of
dark, ferrous notes give the wine
much of its virile personality [...]
terrific value at a time when wellpriced
Barbaresco
is
increasingly hard to find. In 2012,
the Produttori did not bottle their
Riservas. When that happens,
the straight Barbaresco is often
an
overachiever.
That
is
certainly the case here, as the
2012 offers outstanding quality
for the money, with plenty of
potential for the future. I can't
think of too many wines that
deliver this much pleasure and
value." Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec
Barbaresco wine and enhancing both the reputation of the wine and the village.
The Produttori del Barbaresco now has 50 members and 100 hectares (250 acres) of
Nebbiolo vineyards in the Barbaresco appellation, which amounts to almost a sixth of the
vineyards of the area.
2015
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
PB0115
Langhe Nebbiolo
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
PB0213
Barbaresco
2013
14.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
PB0311
Barbaresco Riserva 'Montefico'
2011
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PB0711
Barbaresco Riserva 'Montestefano'
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PB0411
Barbaresco Riserva 'Ovello'
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PB1111
Barbaresco Riserva 'Rio Sordo'
2011
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PB1211
Barbaresco Riserva Muncagotta
2011
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PB0611
Barbaresco Riserva Pora
2011
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PB1512
Barbaresco-Magnum
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
PB1309
Barbaresco Riserva 'Montestefano' Magnum
2009
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
PB1409
Barbaresco Riserva 'Rabajà' Magnum
2009
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
PB1711
Barbaresco Riserva 'Ovello' Magnum
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
PB1612
Barbaresco Double Magnum
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
1X3lt
Red Wine
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PRODUTTORI DEL CAREMA
Piemonte, Italy
www.caremadoc.it
This social cooperative well known in Italy for the high quality of its wines and the colourful
labels of their bottles, was originally founded in 1960 by less than a dozen producers. Years
of success and growth have seen the number of members rise to eighty-one.
(Carema
Classico
2007)
"Delicate but complex nose of
red cherry, mint, aniseed and
tea. Dry, intense palate with fine
tannins and some oak still to
integrate. Firm, grippy, mineral
finish, bitter herbs and orange
peel. 18pts/20" Georgina Hindle,
Unchartered
Italy:
Carema
DOC,
Piedmont, Decanter, Apr 2012
Carema is the wine the cooperative is known for, produced from the Nebbiolo grape just like
the more famous Barbaresco and Barolo. However the microclimate in Carema is very
different than in the latter two; it is far more rigid and previously, before global warming
started to have an effect, the Nebbiolo grapes in Carema had trouble ripening. Furthermore,
the area also challenges producers with its extremely steep slopes. The vineyard's
canopies of vines are trellissed thanks to pillars made of stone and lime which give the
pretty countryside an umistakable, easily identified appearance and the Carema wine itself is
just as recognisable. This is an aristocratic, very long-lived red, with aromas and flavours
reminiscent of sour red cherries, raspberry, red roses and tar, just like Barolo and
Barbaresco but usually livelier acidities, a lither structure and great refinement.
Unlike Barolo and Barbaresco, Carema does not have to be 100% Nebbiolo, and some wines
will also contain small percentages of other local varieties such as Croatina or Uva Rara as
long as the wine is made with a minimum of 85% Nebbiolo. Just like the three other Nebbiolo
or Nebbiolo-based wines of the cooler north-eastern part of Piedmont (Gattinara, Boca and
Lessona), the wines of Carema have been well-known and sought after for centuries. At least
since 1500, Carema has been chosen for the festive banquets of Dukes, Kings and Popes,
as Bacci tells us in his book entitled 'De vinis Italiae naturalis historia'. The tradition and
distinguished characteristics of Carema wines is such that Carema was named one of Italy’s
first DOC wines in 1967.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
PC0113
Carema Classico
2013
12.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
PC0512
Carema Riserva
2012
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
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PRODUTTORI DEL GAVI
Piemonte, Italy
www.cantinaproduttoridelgavi.it
"The wines produced by this
cooperative are remarkable.
Worthed space is reserved to
Cortese grape, bottled in three
different selections, all excellent.
Gavi del Comune di Gavi, with
citrus aromas and powerful fruit
but with a sapid final, has won
Tre Bicchieri." Vini d'Italia 2009,
Almost fifty years in business, roughly one hundred members and over one hundred and fifty
hectares under vine in prime areas of the appellation, explain why this co-operative, based in
the heart of the Gavi district, produces some of the most exemplary wines of the area.
Cortese can be a fickle variety and unless yields are reigned in, wines can be lean and very
high in acid. Coaxing Cortese to produce a structured wine with character and regionality can
prove too much of a challenge for many producers, but with winemaker Andrea Pancotti and
consultant Mario Redoglia, that challenge has been met. Huge credit must also go to efficient
and passionate co-op in marshalling all the disparate growers into a coherent whole. The
consistancy of these wines is also a fundamental asset for the co-op; stunning white wines
that are of extremely good quality every year, offering versatility and fantastic value.
Gambero Rosso
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
PG0515
Gavi del Comune di Gavi-Half Bottle
2015
12.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.375lt
PG0215
Cortese Divino
2015
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PG0315
Gavi il Forte
2015
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
PG0115
Gavi del Comune di Gavi
2015
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
+44 20 3328 4620
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TRAVAGLINI
Piemonte, Italy
www.travaglinigattinara.it
During the last 40 years Giancarlo Travaglini has managed to take the name of the historical
wine, Gattinara, around the world, when the area lacked other quality producers. Northern
Piedmont has a long tradition in the production of outstanding red wines based mainly on the
Nebbiolo grape, and the best Gattinara wines are 100% Nebbiolo.
“Travaglini makes characterful
wines in Gattinara- full of lights
and darks, fine fruit, spun with
tannin to make something better
than
silk” Emily O’Hare, Chief
Unlike the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco, the cooler mountainous vineyards of Gattinara
and the hills around Novara and Vercelli in the north-east section of Piedmont produce some
of the most lithe, refined and perfumed Nebbiolo wines of all, that also age remarkably well.
There are several DOC and DOCGs in the Vercelli, Novara and Biella provinces, but
Gattinara is the best known.
Sommelier and Wine Buyer, The River
Café, London
“The 2006 Gattinara Tre Vigne
Travaglini has… captivating
aromas and flavours of almost
liqueur-like red berries, violet,
red rose and marzipan…” Ian
Travaglini cultivates roughly 48 hectares out of a total of only 100 hectares for the whole
Gattinara DOCG, and has always made richer wines than most in the area; indeed, his wines
often had an uncanny resemblance to those of Barbaresco in decades past. The wines are
D’Agata, The other wines of Italy’s North-
traditionally crafted with medium to long maceration times and are aged in large Slavonian
oak casks. The Nebbiolo is complex and refined with classic full body and palate. The three
Gattinara versions made at Travaglini are simply outstanding examples of Old World,
traditionally crafted, red wines that age gracefully while gaining complexity as time passes.
West, International Wine Cellar, Bonus
Section, March 2010
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
TR0114
Nebbiolo Coste della Sesia
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TR0211
Gattinara Selezione
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TR0510
Gattinara Tre Vigne
2010
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TR0310
Gattinara Riserva
2010
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TR 0910
Gattinara Selezione - Magnum
2010
13.5%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
TR0910
Gattinara Selezione-Magnum
2010
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
TR1009
Gattinara Riserva-Magnum
2009
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
TR1209
Gattinara Riserva-3Lt bottle
2009
13.5%
Natural Cork
1X3lt
Red Wine
+44 20 3328 4620
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CONTINI
Sardegna, Italy
www.vinicontini.com
These are outstanding Sardinian wines with loads of personality, produced in and around
Oristano on the Western coast of the island. The Vernaccia 'Karmis' has no relationship to the
Tuscan Vernaccia, as the former is a wine made with the variety Vernaccia di Oristano (also
the name of the wine) while the latter is Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
"The 2006 Cannonau Tonaghe is
a great introduction to one of
Sardinia's
most
compelling
indigenous grapes. This deeplycolored, brilliant red reveals an
intriguing array of black cherries,
sweet herbs and licorice in a
medium-bodied
style.
The
Tonaghe
offers
tons
of
complexity
and
precision,
especially at this price point,
where it over-delivers on quality
and sheer pleasure." Antonio
Contini’s Vernaccia di Oristano is made in a very traditional style, allowing the wine to
develop flor in the early stages of maturation. In this sense, it is very similar to Sherry; in fact
a normal Vernaccia di Oristano will more than likely remind you of an Amontillado or even an
Oloroso. The Vernaccia di Oristano is then aged for several years in barrel before release.
Salty and briney, with plenty of sun-drenched fruit, this is island wine at its best exuding
almond and toasted hazelnut aromas leading to a full and intense palate. All of Contini’s
wines, however, prove to be full and textured through the palate with a long finish.
Galloni, Wine Advocate, Apr 2009
'Tyrsos' is a new DOC for the local Vernaccia and Contini is one of its leading producers. The
"Contini has always been
identified with Vernaccia di
Oristano: Antonio Gregori is one
of the best expression of this
vine
variety,
known
and
appreciated by wine enthusiasts
far and wide. Hugh Johnson
included it on his list of the '20
Italian wines to drink before you
die'..." Bibenda Wine 2012, The Guide to
Vermentinos are a perfect example of islands white, both fresh and characterful. The two
Cannonau wines are produced from grapes sourced from Central Sardinia, showing both
healthy structure and tannins.
the Finest Italian Wines
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
AC2115
Vermentino di Sardegna Pariglia-Half Bottle
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
9X0.375lt
AC0115
Vermentino di Sardegna Tyrsos
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AC2015
Vermentino di Sardegna Pariglia
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AC0215
Vernaccia Bianco Tharros 'Karmis'
2015
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AC2315
Cannonau di Sardegna Sartiglia-Half Bottle
2015
14.0%
Natural Cork
9X0.375lt
AC2215
Cannonau di Sardegna Sartiglia
2015
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AC0615
Cannonau di Sardegna 'Tonaghe'
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Vernaccia di Oristano
2005
15.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
Dessert Wine
AC0305
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BENANTI
Sicilia, Italy
http://vinicolabenanti.it
The Benanti winery was founded in 1988 by Giuseppe Benanti, a pharmaceutical
entrepreneur from Catania who decided to turn his family’s long standing traditional passion
into an ambitious and challenging new venture. Wine had been produced by the family for
several generations, mostly for private consumption, until Giuseppe finally decided to
establish the winery with the aim of preserving the unique terroir of Etna’s volcanic slopes,
whilst cherishing and developing the indigenous Etnean varieties.
“Mount Etna, an active volcano
on Sicily, is best known for its
red wines. But the white wines
can be terrific as well, like this
one from Benanti, one of Etna’s
old-timers. It’s made entirely
from the carricante grape, grown
almost 3,000 feet up in the
foothills, and it’s simply delicious:
dry,
savory
and
lipsmacking.” (Etna
Bianco
The winery is now run by Giuseppe’s two sons Antonio and Salvino who have continued the
original aim to respect the varietal characteristics of the Etnean varieties, by adopting and
maintaining a very traditional approach and philosophy. Describing their wines as ‘slow
wines’, the brothers ensure nothing is rushed in Benanti winemaking; they are committed to
producing only high quality wines from vineyards located on different slopes of Mount Etna,
so as to highlight the uniqueness of the many different terroirs within the Etna DOC region.
The family now owns vineyards in different DOC areas to the north, south, and east of the
Etnean massif allowing them to produce an intriguing range of wines from the indigenous
varieties Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante and Minnella.
Biancodicaselle) Eric Asimov, New York
Times
“Benanti’s white ‘grand cru’
continues to shine. The 2010 is
barely getting into its stride, still
taut and bright, with some
Riesling-like
waxiness
and
haunting florality.” (Etna Bianco DOC
The area provides a unique microclimate due partly to the proximity to the sea, partly to the
volcanic soil and also to the cone-shaped surface of the slopes which provide excellent
exposure to the sun. The sea breezes and the altitude ensure the grapes are cooled in what
would otherwise be a very hot climate, and therefore the ripening process reaches its full
potential but, crucially, without being rushed.
Superiore, Pietra Marina) 93 points.
Simon Woolf's Top 10 Buys from the
slopes of Etna, Decanter 2015
Code
Benanti is considered both an iconic producer and a pioneer that has set a very high
standard and has certainly inspired other wineries. With a history of 22 harvest seasons on
Etna, Benanti has worked every day with an ever-increasing passion to perfect the
presentation of Etna both as a land and a community, and its native grape varieties.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
BE0114
Etna Bianco
2014
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BE0211
Etna Bianco Superiore 'Pietramarina'
2011
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BE0411
Etna Bianco Superiore 'Pietramarina' - Magnum
2011
13.0%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
BE0613
Etna Rosso 'Rossodiverzella'
2013
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BE0713
Nerello Mascalese Etna Rosso DOC
2013
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BE0913
Nerello Cappuccio
2013
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
BE0812
Etna Rosso Cru 'Rovittello'
2012
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
+44 20 3328 4620
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CANTINE CELLARO
Sicilia, Italy
www.cellarovini.it
Sambuca di Sicilia is an area which has produced fabulous grapes for centuries and Cantine
Cellaro's wines are an incomparable expression for this historical area of vines. After a
strategic agreement between Cantine Cellaro and Farnese Vini, the range of the wines has
been revised, both in how the wines are produced and how they are presented. Since the
winery expanded the number and area of its vineyards and thanks to the company's partners,
a process of mapping and classification of the territory has begun, isolating which areas are
most perfectly suited to which varietals.
Despite the extensive range of varietals, a definite priority has been given to local grapes
such as Nero D’Avola and Nerello Mascalese. The winemakers have conducted a high
number of experiments to isolate the best approaches for maturation and vinification for each
of these local varieties. The high quality of this detailed and comprehensive project Cantine
Cellaro has undergone, is only made possible by by the technical experience of Filippo
Baccalaro, with the collaboration in loco of the wine specialist Vito Giovinco.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Grillo 'Lumà'
2015
12.5%
Synthetic Cork
6X0.75lt
CE0215
Nero D’Avola Solea
2015
13.5%
Synthetic Cork
6X0.75lt
CE0415
Syrah 'Lumà'
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CE0314
Nero d'Avola-Nerello Mascalese Micina
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
CE0115
Red Wine
+44 20 3328 4620
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CENTOPASSI
Sicilia, Italy
www.centopassisicilia.it
"The co-ops produce all kinds of
agricultural
produce
but
Centopassi's
wines
have
actually found the recognition of
Italy's leading wine guides,
L'Espresso. If that were not
enough to make you buy the
wines, it so happens that these
are some of the most exciting
wines currently coming from
Sic ily." Vini contro la mafia, Walter
Centopassi is the viticultural soul of those social cooperatives that, under the banner of
Libera Terra, cultivate land and vineyards that have been confiscated from the Mafia. All the
vineyards are organically farmed and are located in the Belice Corleonese, a site particularly
suited to the production of high quality wines. The soils are rich in calcaire, and the vines are
located high enough above sea level to keep them fresh and interesting. Yields are also
kept extremely low.
Centopassi has been named one of the five candidates to win the Wine Star Awards of Wine
Enthusiast magazine in the category “Innovator of the year”, due to the project’s exceedingly
noble, local and ethical repercussions.
S p e l l e r , December
2009, www.jancisrobinson.com
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
CP0115
Centopassi Bianco
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CP0215
Grillo 'Rocce di Pietra Longa'
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CP0515
Centopassi Rosso
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CP0814
Nero D'Avola Argille di Tagghia Via di Sutta
2014
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CP0913
Syrah Marne di Saladino
2013
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
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SOLIDEA
Sicilia, Italy
www.solideavini.it
The Island of Pantelleria, south of Sicily (it is actually closer to Tunisia in Africa than it is to
Italy) is a large volcanic spur, nicknamed the “black pearl” due to its black, volcanic soils; for
some experts, it is the true vestigium of mythical Atlantis.
“ … some of Italy’s best wines
are made on Pantelleria, and I
especially like the Moscato, oftforgotten,
which
matches
heavenly with shellfish and
artichoke and asparagus dishes
and all sorts of cheeses. Solidea
is particularly adept at making
very good versions of not just
the Moscato, but the passito and
Zibibbo as well”. Ian D’Agata,
Decanter Italian Chairman Judge.
Code
Though that assertion remains hard to prove, what is undoubtedly true is that Pantelleria is
the home to one of Italy’s greatest wines, the sweet Passito di Pantelleria, as well as one of
Italy's most underrated; the off-dry to slightly sweet Moscato di Pantelleria. The two wines
are the product of air-dried grapes, the main differences between the two being the length of
air drying. Passito is the result of a longer air-drying, so that the grapes are more raisined
and sweeter and so is the resulting wine.
Solidea is the pet project of Giacomo D’Ancona, who decided to launch a modern day
winery strengthened by a long family winemaking tradition dating back to the 1900s. The
estate owns about four hectares of vines located in the southern reaches of the island and
besides the Passito and Moscato, it also makes a dry, refreshing white wine called Zibibbo
Illios (“Zibibbo” is the other name of the Moscato di Alessandria grape used to make the
wines of Pantelleria). While the Passito can be sticky sweet with lovely saline, orange
marmalade, raisin and date aromas and flavours, the Zibibbo Ileos is clean and fresh, with
zippy acidity and lovely floral and saline nuances.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Passito di Pantelleria
2012
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.5lt
Dessert Wine
SO0312
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CAPARZO
Toscana, Italy
http://www.caparzo.it
Established in 1970, Caparzo is one of Montalcino's 30 historic wineries, and is amongst
those that contributed to the fame of Brunello di Montalcino. Purchased by the current owner
Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini in 1998 after a period of dilapidation, she was determined to grow,
improve and develop this estate back to its former glory. Investment in the vineyard,
modernisation in the winery and the help of winemaker Massimo Bracalente have all ensured
that Caparzo is now enjoying a comeback as a top Brunello producer.
The Caparzo estate covers 200 hectares, 90 hectares are vineyards and 9 are designated
for Brunello, distributed throughout different hillsides in the DOCG, ranging from 220 to 300
metres above sea level. Owning vineyards in Caparzo, La Casa, La Caduta, Il Cassero and
San Piero Caselle, which constitute almost all of Montalcino's best areas, is most certainly
one of Caparzo’s strongpoints. This selection of the best vineyards, allows Caparzo to draw
the best fruit from every vintage.
"Caparzo is another historic
property that seems to be
enjoying
a
resurgence,
something that is great to see.
These
new
releases
are
outstanding." Antonio Galloni, Vinous
2013
Found in the north east of the Brunello zone on the hill of Montosoli and with the famous
galestro soils, La Casa is often considered to be one of the most prestigious sites in the
appellation. In 1977 Caparzo introduced the concept of Cru to Montalcino, vinifying the
grapes from the La Casa vineyard separately.
"Caparzo has been on a roll of
late. The wines are once again
terrific" Antonio Galloni, 2016
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
CA9014
Sangiovese di Toscana
2014
13.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
LD8814
Morellino di Scansano Doga delle Clavule
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CA9214
Rosso di Montalcino
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CA9511
Brunello di Montalcino- Half Bottle
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
24X0.375lt
CA9311
Brunello di Montalcino Rio Cassero
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CA9411
Brunello di Montalcino
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CA9810
Brunello di Montalcino La Casa
2010
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CA9907
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
2007
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CA9611
Brunello di Montalcino - Magnum
2011
13.5%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
Red Wine
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CESANI
Toscana, Italy
www.cesani.it
San Gimignano is one of Italy’s best preserved medieval towns and renowned for a variety
of reasons; from its many soaring towers, to the white grape variety known as Vernaccia di
San Gimignano. The rich history of the grape in Italy no doubt contributed to the fact that
Vernaccia di San Gimignano was the first grape variety in Italy to gain DOC status in 1966,
after the system was established in 1963 and therefore, before illustrious names such as
Barolo and Brunello. Vernaccia has always been famous in this neck of the woods, and there
are references to a local vernaccia wine dating back to the Middle Ages.
"Cesani’s 2010 Vernaccia di San
Gimignano is a crisp, refreshing
white
with
good
varietal
character and fine overall
balance at this level." Antonio
Cesani makes some of the best wines of all the San Gimignano area, and we are very happy
to offer them in our portfolio as we had been looking for a quality wine from this area for quite
some time. These days Cesani is in the safe hands of Letizia Cesani, and the wine is made
with the assistance of oenologist Paolo Caciorgna, “… one of Italy’s least known but very best
winemakers” (Ian D’Agata, Anteprima Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2008). The grapes for
Galloni, Wine Advocate, Aug 2011
their wines come from Cesani's sloping vineyards that sit higher than nearly everyone else's
land in the area, and the cooler microclimate guarantees wines of bright acidity and fresh,
crisp aromas and flavours. More importantly still, Cesani’s vineyards are located in the subarea of Pancole, which characteristically yields the most intensely flavorful Vernaccia di San
Gimignano of all.
All of Cesani’s Vernaccia wines are mineral and clean, displaying great precision and
freshness. Even the barrel fermented Sanice selection is complex and ripe without losing
any of the signature minerality and freshness central to the Cesani style.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
2015
12.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
White Wine
CS0115
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PODERE SAPAIO
Toscana, Italy
www.sapaio.it
At Astrum we are adamant that our catalogue should reflect the best wine production areas in
Italy. From Bolgheri, the home of Sassicaia and Ornellaia, we believe Podere Sapaio to
produce some of the best wines from this outstanding, world famous terroir.
(Volpolo Sapaio 2010) "Deep,
dense, suave with youthful
tannins supporting the herbal
aromatically spicy dark fruit and
cedar flavours. " Decanter, May 2014
The estate was founded in 1999, after Massimo Piccin convinced his father to invest in land
and to create a wine-making estate in what is one of Italy’s most hallowed viticultural areas. A
native of the North-Eastern Italian region of Veneto, where Amarone and Valpolicella wines
are made, Massimo always felt a deep-rooted passion for wine and wanted to direct this
passion towards his own wine project. The estate comprises a modernised winery
and, between the municipalities of Castagneto Carducci and Bibbona, forty hectares of land
planted with various grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
and Petit Verdot; varieties that have made Bolgheri and its wines famous all over the world.
The philosophy of Sapaio is experimentation and innovation. Their research is directed
towards new expressions of Bordeaux grapes in the Bolgheri region, with the objective of
creating wines that combine power, elegance and longevity. The two wines they produce,
both Bordeaux-type blends, are created by combining various selections of grapes grown in
the different vineyards. The names of the wines Sapaio and Volpolo derive from the names
of two ancient Tuscan grape varieties, Sapaia and Volpola, chosen to promote the local
origin of the products, starting right from their appellations.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Bolgheri Rosso 'Volpolo'
2014
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
PS0114
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PRINCIPE CORSINI
Toscana, Italy
www.principecorsini.com
In an archetypal “Chiantishire” countryside rises a Renaissance villa that is the home of the
Principe Duccio Corsini (the medieval villa has been in the family since at least the 14th
century), a cheroot-chewing connoisseur of Chianti and also a gardening expert (he holds a
festival devoted to this passion each year). In contrast to the medieval origins of his family
home, his world famous winemaker Carlo Ferrini helps him craft very modern wines. They
display richness, depth of colour and fruit and noteworthy complexity without being over the
top, and that are far removed from the thin, anemic Chiantis of decades past.
"Principe Corsini's 2007 Chianti
Classico Riserva Cortevecchia,
shows off lovely red fruit. Floral
notes are layered nicely into the
mid-weight frame, adding lift and
freshness. There is plenty to
admire here, although readers
will need to open this bottle well
in advance to allow for some
small imperfections to blow off."
The Chianti Classico is generous and open, featuring vibrant, almost crunchy red berry fruit.
The “Don Tommaso” (the namesake of Duccio’s grandfather), is the top Chianti bottling made
at Le Corti, a wine made from a selection of the best grapes from the estate’s Chianti
Classico vineyards. The wine is altogether more muscular, as it combines Sangiovese with
roughly 15% Merlot and spends fifteen months in small oak barriques. It ages gracefully, but
can be enjoyed in its youth with style, as it comes across as very deep and complex, yet
accessible. In contrast, the Chianti Classico Riserva Cortevecchia is produced from the
oldest Sangiovese grapes on the estate, and ages 24 months in large and small French oak
casks. From time to time the estates releases some older, library-Chiantis at very
competitive prices that clearly demonstrate the great potential of the local Sangiovese to age
gracefully for many years.
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Oct 2010
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
LC4813
Chianti Classico Le Corti-Half Bottle
2013
14.0%
Natural Cork
24X0.375lt
LC4513
Chianti Classico Le Corti
2013
14.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
LC4613
Chianti Classico Riserva Cortevecchia
2013
15.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
LC4713
Chianti Classico 'Don Tommaso'
2013
15.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
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SALCHETO
Toscana, Italy
www.salcheto.it
This estate in the heart of Montepulciano is dedicated to Sangiovese in the clonal guise of
Prugnolo Gentile: the soul of Vino Nobile. Prugnolo Gentile differs from other Sangiovese
clones in Tuscany in that it offers softer, more plum-like flavours than the usual black cherry. If
we are allowed a sweeping generalisation, Prugnolo Gentile provides a mid-ground
between the robustness of Brunello and the elegance of Chianti.
Salcheto is named after the Salcheto stream that runs through the hilly, twenty-one hectare
property where the highest slopes reach above 650 metres. Both the Vino Nobile wines are
100% Prugnolo Gentile, while the Rosso includes some Canaiolo and Merlot, and the Chianti
Colli Senesi contains Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo and Mammolo. Maturation is in a mixture of
stainless steel, large Slovenian oak and French and American barriques. All the wines share
a great deal of finesse with great drinkability and defined small red fruit character. The Salco
is 100% Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) fermented in large oak vats and aged in a
"These new releases from
Salcheto span several vintages,
but they all have one thing in
common: they are absolutely
terrific. Readers who haven’t yet
discovered Salcheto are missing
out on some of the most
delicious wines being made in
Tuscany today". Antonio Galloni,
combination of small French oak barrels and in large Slavonian oak casks for a total of 24
months.
The Wine Advocate
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
SA0115
Chianti Colli Senesi
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
SA0313
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Half Bottle
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.375lt
SA0513
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
SA1011
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 'Salco'
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
SA0612
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - Magnum
2012
13.5%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
Red Wine
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TENUTA MARSILIANA
Toscana, Italy
www.tenutamarsiliana.principecorsini.com
Tenuta La Marsiliana is owned by the Corsini family of Fattoria Le Corti in Chianti Classico.
Based in southern Maremma, near the Lazio border, the estate covers a staggering 2,500
hectares of wild landscape. A mere 18 of these are dedicated to vines, principally Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot. Only 15,000 bottles of the top wine, La Marsiliana, are produced in
"The 2007 Birillo is one of the
better values readers are likely
to come across from the Tuscan
coast. A blend of 60% Cabernet
Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the
Birillo offers up plenty of warm,
radiant fruit in a soft, plush style
ideal
for
near-term
enjoyment." Antonio Galloni, Wine
each vintage and they truly are stunners. Eighteen months spent in barriques adds extra
depth, dimension and richness to these already massive wines, pervaded by cedar, tobacco,
peppery spice and touches of mint.
Birillo is the second wine in the Bordeaux-style and in the last couple of years it has enjoyed
great commercial success due to its quality, coupled with the affordable price (a combination
quite rare in modern Tuscan wines). The wines of the Tuscan Coast are quite different from
those of Chianti and Montepulciano; the warmer, drier climate yields wines full of creamy
softness and round, smooth fleshy tannins, with little of the nervous acidity and obvious
tannins of wines from those cooler inland Tuscan areas.
Advocate, Aug 2010
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
TM0313
Birillo IGT Toscana
2013
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TM0411
Marsiliana
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TM0406
Marsiliana
2006
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
+44 20 3328 4620
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ABBAZIA DI NOVACELLA
Trentino Alto-Adige, Italy
www.abbazianovacella.it
The Abbazia di Novacella was established in 1142 as part of the Augustinian convent, that still
today remains one of most important religious and cultural centres in central Europe, and is
also the site of one of Europe’s deepest medieval libraries.
“Get thee to a nunnery or, at
least, an abbey for divine
wines” Roberto Dante Martella,
Owner
Grano
Ristorante,
Toronto,
The Augustinian Canons Regular monastery of Neustift is located in Valle Isarco, the
northern-most winegrowing region on the southern side of the Alps. The mineral-rich soils,
the elevated position of 1,970 ft – 2,950 ft, and the cool climate are all factors which explain
the intense aromas and flavours. These geographical features also account for the fruity,
mouth-watering acidity present in their wines, produced from the typical white Eisack Valley
('Valle Isarco' in Italian) grape varieties. The working Abbey, that is simultaneaously a winery
and boarding school, displays Gothic architecture which contrasts uniquely with the serried
ranks of gleaming stainless steel.
Canada.
"Abbazia di Novacella is without
question the best known winery
in the Valle Isarco." Antonio Galloni,
Vinous Media, Mar 2014
“The wines here are really all of
very high quality… their subtle
nuances require attention or
you’ll miss their very noteworthy
charms.”
The most widely-grown vines in their vineyards, located around Varna just north of
Bressanone, are Sylvaner, Kerner, Gewürztraminer and Veltliner. The monastery also owns
vineyards in the warm central region of South Tyrol which supply the red grapes. They
include the full-bodied, savoury Lagrein from the Mariaheim vineyard in Bolzano, and red
wines from the Marklhof estate in the cool Cornaiano hills, south of Bolzano, where the
grapes are harvested, crushed and the wines are matured.
Angelo Sabbadin, Decanter World Wine
Awards judge and head sommelier at the
Michelin
three
star
restaurant
Le
Calandre near Padova, Italy.
Novacella’s Kerner and Sylvaner are particularly good, true world-class examples of these
varieties; the Kerner is an aromatic white wine which has become a specialty of Valle Isarco.
On the nose there is clear evidence of apple and peach fruit with a hint of mango, whilst the
palate is ripe and the opulence of this wine is cut by crisp acidity. Aromatic varietals are
aged in large oak and acacia barrels, while the top red wines are all aged in 255 litres
barriques. The top quality wines are part of the Praepositus line, and offer a more
concentrated version of the deliciously fresh entry level wines made here.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
AN0215
Kerner
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
AN0315
Sauvignon
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AN0515
Sylvaner 'Praepositus'
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Moscato Rosa 'Praepositus'
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.375lt
White Wine
Dessert Wine
AN0914
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CANTINA ANDRIANO
www.cantina-andriano.com
Cantina Andriano was founded in 1893 which makes it one of the oldest cooperatives in Alto
Adige (some Italian experts say it is the oldest of them all). The village (Andrian) is also one
of the three that can call their wines Terlaner Classico (the other being Nalles and Terlano
itself), a very famous wine in this part of the country.
"The 2010 Muller Thurgau is the
most exciting of the entry-level
offerings from Andriano. Crisp
pears, white flowers and mint are
just some of the nuances that
emerge from this delineated,
beautifully
articulated
wine.
Though quite brilliant at the
outset, the wine gains roundness
and sweetness on the inviting
finish." Antonio Galloni, Feb 2012
The great news is that with the 2008 vintage Andriano merged with Cantina Terlano and
therefore all the fruit from about 50 hectares is vinified at the Terlano winery under the highly
respected winemaking team guided by Terlano’s winemaker Rudy Kofler. As a first step,
yields were considerably reduced and under the new management the wines have instantly
achieved a degree of precision rarely reached in the past with intense mineral character and
rich complex fruit. Also the presentation was completely revamped to reflect the quality of
the wines, which tend to be made in a softer, fleshier style than those made at Terlano.
"If you like Pinot Grigio from Alto
Adige, you will love this Pinot
Bianco from that region. This one
offers a fruity bouquet (apples
and pear) and a palate
impression that will remind you of
Pinot Grigio, but with added
minerality and structure. A terrific
all-around food wine". Todd Baltich,
When making your Turkey Day list, don't
forget the wine, The Daily News, Nov
2012
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
CD0115
Pinot Bianco Alto Adige 'Finado'
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CD0515
Müller Thurgau Alto Adige
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CD0215
Pinot Grigio Alto Adige
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CD0815
Alto Adige Vernatsch 'Bocado'
2014
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CD0715
Lagrein 'Rubeno'
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
+44 20 3328 4620
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CANTINA TERLANO
www.cantina-terlano.com
Cantina Terlano is well known in Italian wine drinking circles for producing Italy’s longest
lived white wines. Many memorable wines from the 1950’s and 1960’s which rank amongst
the greatest white wines of the world, were made here.
Located in the heart of the Terlan wine-growing region and founded in 1893, it is one of the
oldest Alto Adige coops. At that time, 24 growers set themselves the goal of joint production
and sales marketing. Recognition and prosperity blossomed from there, and today Terlano
has approximately 100 members, it farms 150 hectares and has an annual production of
roughly 1.2 million bottles.
"A wine of precision and nuance,
the 2015 Terlaner Classico once
again shows why this is one of
Alto Adige's most compelling and
delicious wines. The Pinot Blanc
/ Chardonnay / Sauvignon Blanc
blend that has worked so well
here for decades yields a white
endowed with striking focus.
White flowers, lemon peel, ripe
orchard fruit, apricot pit, almond,
mint and chamomile form a
super-appealing
fabric
of
aromas, flavors and textures".
Under the expert eye of winemaker Rudi Kofler, the wines are sold and marketed according
to three different quality categories. Furthermore, special older vintages have been stored in
the valuable 'vinotheque', so that today roughly 12,000 bottles from 1955 to the present day
are stored and some date back to even earlier days. This wine collection of older vintages is
absolutely unique in Italy and proves that Terlano’s wines are able to age harmoniously for
decades.
The unique microclimate at the foot of Mount Tschöggel determines the potential
ageworthiness and the characteristics of the wines. The soils are very rich in schists and
porphyry, a rocky nature that allows for heat accumulation and excellent water drainage.
Antonio Galloni, Vinous 2016
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
TE3514
Terlaner Classico-Half Bottle
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.375lt
TE0214
Chardonnay Classico
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE1615
Pinot Bianco Classico
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE0415
Pinot Grigio Classico
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE0115
Terlaner Classico
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE3215
Gewürztraminer Classico
2015
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE0315
Sauvignon 'Winkl'
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE6614
Chardonnay 'Kreuth'
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE1213
Pinot Bianco 'Vorberg' Riserva
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE5515
Terlaner Classico - Magnum
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
4X1.5lt
TE0514
Sauvignon 'Quarz'
2014
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE0814
Terlaner 'Nova Domus'
2014
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE3113
Pinot Bianco Vorberg 'Riserva' - Magnum
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
TE2714
Sauvignon 'Quarz' - Magnum
2014
14.0%
Natural Cork
4X1.5lt
TE2603
Chardonnay Rarita'
2003
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE4004
Pinot Bianco Rarita'
2004
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE5208
Terlaner 'Nova Domus' - Magnum
2008
14.0%
Natural Cork
1X1.5lt
TE5012
Terlaner I Grande Cuvée
2012
13.5%
Natural Cork
1X0.75lt
TE6113
Pinot Bianco 'Vorberg' Riserva - Double Magnum
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
1X3lt
TE3014
Pinot Noir
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE1014
Lagrein Gries Riserva
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
TE2514
Pinot Noir Riserva 'Monticol'
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
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Lagrein Riserva 'Porphyr'
[email protected]
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
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CESARINI SFORZA
http://www.cesarinisforza.com/en
We were absolutely blown away the first time we tasted the wines from Cesarini Sforza.
Made in the traditional method, this range of Italian sparkling wine demonstrates the
extraordinary value for money available outside Champagne, and offers an excellent
sparkling that will perfectly somewhere between top-quality Prosecco and Champagne on a
winelist.
Cesarini Sforza of Trento was founded in 1974, when Count Lamberto Cesarini Sforza, along
with Giuseppe Andreaus and other pioneers of the Traditional Method (Metodo Classico),
founded the company Cesarini Sforza in Trento. Always having promoted viticulture based on
precision and quality, thus enhancing the value of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero grapes, the
company has been at the heart of projects that have left an important mark on the
development and growth of the “Trentino” Classic Method. It has rejuvenated the region with
an established local identity and reputation of excellence in production of Trento DOC
sparkling wines.
Cesarini Sforza joined the La Vis cooperative in 2000 and in doing so were able both to
benefit from the fertile soil research that the cooperative carried out, and also has given them
access to the full range of grapes grown by the many members of La Vis. The Cesarini Sforza
winemakers have therefore had the unique advantage of combining the elegant grapes
grown in the Upper Cembra Valley, the complex structured grapes of Meano and Cortesano,
the well-balanced grapes from Sorni and the Pressano Hills with those from the characteristic
vineyards located above the city of Trento and on the Besagno Hills. In short, the different
soils, microclimates and training systems lend a distinct personality to these vintage
sparkling wines.
We are thrilled to be importing their Tento DOC Brut and Trento Doc Dosaggio Zero, both
from the 'Tridentvm' range of Metodo Classico Sparkling.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
CF0116
Tridentvm Trento DOC Brut
2010
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
CF0316
Tridentvm Trento DOC Dosaggio Zero
2011
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Sparkling Wine
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IGNAZ NIEDRIST
www.ignazniedrist.com
Niedrist's impressive vineyards are located on the summit of the Cornaiano village with
amazing views over the Bolzano valley. The amiable and generous Ignaz Niedrist (long term
'cantiniere' at the well respected Colterenzio cooperative) has only five hectares of vines
and he tends to them with the utmost precision and care.
“Insiders know that Ignaz
Niedrist makes some of the
purest versions of Alto Adige
whites, and his reds are pretty
good too.” Ian D’Agata, The best white
Yields are kept very low and in good years he manages 40 hectolitres per hectare. The wine
is then made in his state-of-the-art winery shed, where minimal interventionist winemaking
occurs. Ignaz believes the wine has already been made in the vineyard, and he merely
needs to guide it to its natural conclusion. The result of this minute scale production and
careful attention to detail, is a portfolio of wines which are concentrated, complex and
wondrous.
wines of Italy’s north-east, International
Wine Cellar, Sept.-Oct. 2012
"Niedrist has been one of the top
growers in Alto Adige for years.
His Lagrein Berger Gei is a
reference point wine for the
region.
The
other
wines,
especially the whites, are also
terrific, but I am always drawn to
the Lagrein here." Antonio Galloni,
Demand for these wines is high, and availability is small but even with his niche production,
the Gambero Rosso Guide says that Ignaz “brings pride to the Alto Adige”. We are certainly
proud to represent his wines here at Astrum.
Vinous Media, Mar 2014
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
IG0314
Pinot Bianco 'Berg'
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
IG1115
Terlaner Sauvignon
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
IG2515
Südtirol Kalterersee Auslese (Lago di Caldaro Classico)
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
IG0113
Lagrein Gries Riserva 'Berger Gei'
2013
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
IG0214
Pinot Nero
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
Red Wine
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October 2016
ADANTI
Umbria, Italy
www.cantineadanti.com
Though there are more famous and media-savvy Sagrantino estates, many experts, such as
Ian D’Agata of the International Wine Cellar and Decanter, believe Adanti to be, if not the
best, then one of the top three producers of this unique wine.
"Adanti wines are very authentic
and straightforward. They need
to age but the waiting is well
worth it. All the wines we have
tasted, even those less
appealing, are remarked by an
excellent quality." Ian d'Agata, The
The Adanti farm is one of the historic cellars of the Montefalco area in Umbria; one of the first
to produce Sagrantino wine. The area is also well-known for the lighter-styled wine called
Montefalco Rosso, which is not a pure Sagrantino wine, but rather a blend with Sangiovese
and Montepulciano.
New Wine Journal, Jan 2010
Now owned by Pietro, Donatella and Daniela Adanti, the estate today covers roughly fifty
hectares of land located in the hilly areas of Arquata and Colcimino. This area has been
famous since ancient times for the particularly high quality olive oil and wine. Indeed some of
Adanti's land is still planted to olive groves. The winery produces mainly red wines from
local, indigenous grapes, such as the Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG in both dry and Passito
versions: Montefalco Rosso DOC and the Red Arquata Umbria IGT. However, it also
continues to produce the characteristic white wines of the area such as Grechetto and
Montefalco Bianco. Though Sangiovese and Sagrantino are the main grape varieties grown
and used at Adanti, they also dedicate some vineyards Cabernet, Barbera, Merlot and
Grechetto.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
AA0112
Rosso di Montefalco
2012
14.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
AA0408
Sagrantino di Montefalco
2008
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
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October 2016
ADAMI
Veneto, Italy
www.adamispumanti.it
Not all Prosecco is as good as it should be, but Adami has long been at the forefront of
quality and its lineup of sparklers sets the benchmark against which other Prosecco wines
are judged. Historical testimony confirms that, even in the Middle Ages, these wines were
sought after for "export to Venice, into Germany and even to the Polish Court" as written in
1606 by the court authority of Conegliano, Zaccaria Morosini. In the second half of the 19th
century, following the disastrous epidemics of phylloxera and downy mildew in Europe,
Prosecco (the grape is now called Glera, while the name Prosecco is reserved for the wine
only) imposed itself over the other grape varieties cultivated here due to better resistance
and greater productivity, plus the high quality of its wines. Following in the footsteps of
grandfather Abele and father Adriano, current owners Armando and Franco, both of whom
graduated in Oenology, have updated Adami’s refined technological capacities and the
wines have never been better.
'Bosco di Gica' is the ancient name of the location where the family vineyards are grown and
is also the name of their best selling Brut Prosecco. Pleasantly acidic and possessing a
complex fragrance, it is an excellent aperitif, but also a versatile sparkler complementing
fish, shellfish and crustacean dishes. It should not be served too cold (minimum 7-8°C), as
overly cold temperatures greatly diminish this wine’s delicate qualities.
"Beautiful from the start, the
2013 Valdobbiadene Prosecco
Superiore Vigneto Giardino Rive
di Colbertaldo Dry opens to
fragrant
tones
of
almond
blossom,
honeysuckle
and
sweet jasmine. The wine is
foamy and decadently creamy
thanks to its soft perlage. Franco
Adami has proven the aging
potential (of up to five years) of
this wine and I have therefore
increased the drinking windows
on this excellent Prosecco
Superiore." 92 points. Monica Larner
Garbèl is another versatile sparkler and its 13 grams of residual sugar place it between the
Brut and Extra Dry styles in terms of residual sweetness, and help it accompany a whole meal
or act as a delicious aperitif.
The Giardino vineyard (historically 'vigna Zardin') has been in the Adami family since 1920.
The Vigneto Giardino Dry Prosecco is one of Italy’s very best, with a remarkable fruity
fragrance that is delicately aromatic. Though it can age a few years, it is best consumed
young when it is at its fresh and bubbly best.
for The Wine Advocate Jan 2015
“Simply put, Adami is one of the
three
best
producers
of
Prosecco today”. Massimo Claudio
Comparini, the D’Agata & Comparini
guide to Italy’s best wines
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
AD7114
Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore 'Bosco di Gica' - Half
Bottle
NV
11.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.375lt
AD0514
Prosecco DOC Treviso 'Garbèl'
NV
11.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AD7014
Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore 'Bosco di Gica'
NV
11.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AD9015
Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore Rive di Cobertaldo
'Vigneto Giardino'
2015
11.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AD8915
Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore Rive di Farra di Soligo
'Col Credas'
2015
11.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
AD7514
Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore 'Bosco di Gica' - Magnum NV
11.0%
Natural Cork
4X1.5lt
Sparkling Wine
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LE SALETTE
Veneto, Italy
www.lesalette.it
(Amarone Classico La Marega
2007) “ Youthfully modern wine
with powerful oaky nose, very
drinkable, bright cherry fruit and
lots
of
finesse…very
convincing” 18.83/20 pts, Decanter
Panel tasting, Amarone 2007 and 2008,
April 2012.
Code
Le Salette is well-established as one of the leading producers in Valpolicella located in the
very high quality sub-area of Fumane. Each wine, apart from the entry level Valpolicella and
the Amarone Classico from the Le Salette stable, comes from a specific vineyard plot.
Winemaker and proprietor Franco Scamperle is adamant that each wine must be allowed to
express the character of the soil from where the grapes are grown. The Valpolicella
Classico is enchanting; light and fresh with exuberant fruit and a lively palate. Valpolicella I
Progni, made using the Ripasso method, involving a secondary fermentation on the lees of
the Recioto, is perfumed and juicy with surprising longevity. Pergole Vece Amarone, made
only in exceptional years, is subjected to extended drying (6 months), and aged entirely in
barrique. It is one of the few Amarone that has enough structure to take such treatment. The
La Marega Amarone is made every year in greater or lesser quantities. It is dried for a month
less than the Pergole Vece and aged in large Slovenian oak and only about 40% in barrique.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
LS0115
Valpolicella Classico
2015
12.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
LS2814
Valpolicella Classico Ripasso 'I Progni'
2014
13.5%
Natural Cork
12X0.75lt
LS0912
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico La Marega-Half Bottle
2012
15.0%
Natural Cork
12X0.375lt
LS3013
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2013
15.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
LS0313
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico La Marega
2013
15.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
LS0412
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Le Pergole Vece
2012
15.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Recioto della Valpolicella Classico Le Pergole Vece
2011
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.5lt
Red Wine
Dessert Wine
LS0611
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SERAFINI & VIDOTTO
Veneto, Italy
www.serafinievidotto.com
Serafini & Vidotto are two old schoolfriends who decided to unite their talents and passion
for high quality wines and vineyards, and so back in 1986 they ventured into the winemaking
world.
(Recantina 2010) "I was in a
panic to reassure myself this
recovered variety was in our
'Wine Grapes' book. Yes,
blackberry fruit, quite soft
tannins and low acidity, but lots
of
pleasure." Jancis Robinson,
From the very beginning, they chose to plant and make wines from international varieties
such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, though the pair has recently begun
working with a once famous but now forgotten native grape, Recantina. In fact, Serafini &
Vidotto has long been considered one of, if not the best producers of Cabernet wines in
North Eastern Italy.
www.jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2012
(Rosso dell'Abazia) "This wine,
which is aged in 100% new
Taransaud barrels, is a blend of
approximately 50% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10-15%
Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit
Verdot. It is a finesse-styled,
austere, Bordeaux-like wine that
should
handsomely
repay
aging." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Code
Increased production numbers and mounting success meant that the two friends were forced
to build a bigger cellar. Thanks to a collaboration with a renowned architect, the result was a
very modern, two story, gravity-flow winery. Over the years, the wines of Serafini & Vidotto
have met with such success that in the November 2006 issue of the Gambero Rosso
magazine, Serafini & Vidotto’s most famous red, the Rosso dell’Abazia, was placed in
twentieth place among fifty Italian wines that had most often won the magazine’s top Tre
Bicchieri award.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Bollicine Rosé
NV
12.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
VD0315
Recantina
2015
13.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
VD0412
Phigaia
2012
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
VD0509
Rosso dell'Abazia
2009
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
VD0501
Rosso dell'Abazia
2001
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
VD0709
Rosso dell'Abazia Magnum
2009
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X1.5lt
Sparkling Wine
VD0114
Red Wine
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Country Fact Sheet
October 2016
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is a relatively new winemaking country that has, in a very short time span of
thirty years or so, made a name for itself as one of the best spots on the planet for Sauvignon
Blanc and Pinot Noir. This is no small feat, since Pinot Noir especially, can rarely deliver truly
great wines outside of Burgundy. Yet it does exactly that in New Zealand.
The country lies between the 36 and 45 degrees latitude in the southern hemisphere making
it the southernmost wine growing country in the world and it covers 1000 miles in length. It is
blessed with a cool climate making conditons ideal for other cool weather varieties such as
Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), though the warmer parts of the country have also
proven to be a source of interesting Syrah.
New Zealand has 10 major wine growing regions spread across the North and South islands,
each with their own unique growing conditions that are reflected in the wide range of wine
styles. These range from fruit-dominated wines that are best drunk young, to bold and
character full reds grown in the warmer parts of the country. Most wine lovers know of the
country for its globally recognised, distinct style of Sauvignon Blanc produced in
Marlborough, which is bright, crisp and redolent in citrusy-herbal aromas and flavours that are
instantly recognisable and unforgettable. Pinot Noir has become New Zealand’s second
largest export varietal (after Sauvignon Blanc) and was first produced in the Auckland regions
in the mid 1970s. It is now made in three main regions, each with their own distinctive style,
Marlborough, Martinborough and Central Otago (which is New Zealand's highest and the
world's most southerly wine region.) Marlborough, located at the north-eastern tip of the
South Island, is New Zealand's largest wine region in both production volume and surface
area under vine; it stretches from the small port town of Picton in the Marlborough Sounds to
the east coast town of Kaikoura.
Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest areas. Thanks to plenty of sunshine
with cool nights and a long growing season, vibrant fruit flavours are characteristic here.
Marlborough whites are feisty, pungent and dry wines of consistent quality. South-east of the
Wairau Valley, the Awatere Valley has a cooler, drier climate, producing grapes with intense
fruit flavours and minerality. Both sub-regions have stony, fast-draining, heat-reflective,
infertile soils. In Central Otago, summer days are hot and dry with cool nights allowing for the
development of flavour complexity. These climatic features along with the schist and micabased soils, are reflected in the styles of wines produced in the region, as soil types have a
distinct influence on the growth and flavours in the grapes. The wines of Central Otago have
a noteworthy fruity intensity and are almost voluptuous compared to the Pinot Noirs produced
in Marlborough which are lighter and more fragrant. Those of Martinborough display greater
ripeness and softer fruit flavours and are subsequently more typical of a warmer climate.
The North Island's Hawke's Bay region is particularly suited for making Bordeaux Blend
wines as well as high quality Syrah. Interestingly, the oldest vineyard of New Zealand was
planted by the Roman Catholic Church in the Hawke’s Bay back in the mid 1800s. Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot are the most extensively planted red grape varieties in Auckland,
Northland, Waikato - Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay.
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BLACK COTTAGE
Marlborough, Central Otago, New Zealand
www.blackcottagewines.co.nz
Black Cottage by Dave Clouston offers a range of wines full of character. Combining selected
parcels of fruit with modern and alternative winemaking techniques, David strives to create
very special wines which are approachable yet intense and full of character.
"Medium ruby-purple in color, the
2011 Pinot Noir is intensely
scented of black cherries, red
plums and mulberries with
touches of cloves, chocolate and
cedar. Medium-bodied with a
good fruit core, it has a low to
medium level of chewy tannins,
refreshing acid and long slightly
oaky
finish." Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
The grapes for the Sauvignon Blanc are sourced from two different plots both located in the
heart of Wairau Valley in the Marlborough region. The stony soil and the long summer days
present perfect growing conditions to harvest grapes with those classic punchy Marlborough
characteristics; nettle and gooseberry with hints of fresh passion fruit on the finish. The fruit
for the Pinot Noir is from Central Otago from a single vineyard in the Cromwell Basin. The 10
year old vines are starting to deliver wines with depth and personality while the diurnal
temperature swings (from 30 +°C in the day, to 5°C degrees at night) producing Pinot Noirs
with pure fruit characters and bright acidity.
erobertparker.com, Oct 2012
"Black
Cottage’s
2012
Sauvignon Blanc has intense
aromas of lime juice, lemon zest
and fresh sage with hints of
asparagus, pea pods and
crushed stones. Medium-bodied,
it offers a good concentration of
straightforward
citrus
and
vegetal flavors in the mouth,
finishing long." Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
The wines from this estate have garnered many accolades such as four stars from Winestate
magazine and Michael Cooper’s Fine Wine Buying Guide.
erobertparker.com, Oct 2012
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
2016
13.0%
Screw Cap
12X0.75lt
Pinot Noir Reserve
2015
13.5%
Screw Cap
12X0.75lt
White Wine
BC0116
Red Wine
BC0415
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Country Fact Sheet
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SLOVENIA
Beautiful Slovenia has always made wine. Positioned at a crossroads between north, south,
east and west, viticultural and oenological knowledge from all the prominent winemaking
nations passed through Slovenia and wine was known to the Celtic and Illyrian tribes of
north-eastern Slovenia even before the Romans arrived. Accordingly, French, Italian, and
German influences are evident both in viticultural and oenological aspects, as well as in the
terminology used in the country and there are both varietally labelled wines, and wines
under the name of the producing region. Today Solvenia's wine production is earning
accolades and praise everywhere.
Slovenia lies in an ideal climate zone: between 45 ° 30'N and 47 °N, with the highly beneficial
temperate effects of the Adriatic Sea which forms the country’s western border. Other
geographic influences facilitate quality viticulture in Slovenia; the Alps form Slovenia's
northern border, shielding the land from the harsh, cold northerly winds and helping
moderate the intense continental summer heat.
Terminology for wine quality is similar to the Prädikatswein system used in Germany, and
there are three main viticultural regions differing in microclimate, soil composition and
viticultural tradition: Podravje, Posavje, and Primorje.
Slovenian wines range from rich Bordeaux-style red wines to aromatic white wines
reminiscent of the Mosel and Rhine valleys, from the dry wines of Italy to the sweet ones
made in Hungary, and even thick Port and Sherry-style wines. A number of local varieties
grown nowhere else have also been developed during Slovenia's long viticultural history
and are fast becoming the source of some highly interesting, much sought-after wines.
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VERUS
Ormoz, Slovenia
www.verusvino.com
Verus (Latin for “true”) is an exciting new winery founded in 2007 and owned by three friends
who now produce some of the most exciting white wines coming out of Slovenia. The 12
hectare vineyards are located around Ormoz in the appellation of Styria (Stajerska) on the
Jeruzalem-Ormoz hills close to the Hungarian-Croatian borders. The cool climate here is
influenced by the Alps, the Adriatic Sea and the Pannonian Plain.
(2007 Verus Furmint) "a truly
stunning dry white that comes
complete with heart-warming
story. It comes from inland
Slovenia, not the western bit
where I spent most of my recent
visit. An exciting new producer,
Verus,
a
triumvirate
of
particularly ambitious young
winemaking
friends,
has
produced a range of thrillingly
pure 2007 white wine varietals...
I can recommend all of them as
beautifully made, precise varietal
expressions, and have chosen
the steely, firm Furmint as the
wine that stood out for
me."
Jancis
Robinson,
The wines are true expressions of each grape variety and are bottled under screw cap with
an exquisitely designed label. Their inaugural vintage 2007 received much acclaim from the
press and wine writers and previews the future success of this young dynamic winery.
www.jancisrobinson.com, May 2008
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
VS0515
Furmint
2015
12.5%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
VS0215
Pinot Gris
2015
13.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
VS0415
Riesling
2015
13.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
VS0115
Sauvignon Blanc
2015
13.0%
Screw Cap
6X0.75lt
White Wine
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Country Fact Sheet
October 2016
SOUTH AFRICA
Despite being considered a ‘New World’ wine producer, South Africa has a longer winemaking history than both Australia and California, dating back to the 1600’s, with plantings
near Table Mountain and Constantia, where Napoleon’s favourite sweet wine was produced.
The wine industry in South Africa has served as an interesting reflection of social progress
over the last 50 years, blossoming since the end of the apartheid and Nelson Mandela’s
election to Presidency in 1994, when export markets started to open. The industry struggled
a little initially from years of underinvestment and a sudden international surge to pressurise
the industry through highly critical, comparative tastings, but there are now over 100,000
hectares of vineyards across the country, a flourishing wine tourism industry and a
particularly passionate and exemplary commitment to sustainable wine farming.
South Africa’s wine country is not only amongst the most beautiful in the world, but it is also
one of the richest biodiversity hotspots on earth, known as the Cape Floral Kingdom. With
two-thirds of the country’s producers signed up to the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative, the
introduction of a new sustainability seal and a regular auditing system, the future of South
Africa’s delicate ecosystem and the protection of its water, flora and fauna look promising.
The climate is predominantly Mediterranean and reassuringly reliable, with plenty of sun
during the summer months and rainfall in the cooler winters. Atlantic and Indian oceanic
breezes, Antarctic currents and night-time mists mean that ripening is a slow process and
allows the intense fruit-flavours take centre-stage.
The three fine wine producing areas of Stellenbosch, Swartland and Paarl are the home to
some very highly acclaimed wineries, and the setting for new private wineries (of which
there are now over 500) rather than larger co-ops known for producing cheap wines for the
domestic market and from which South Africa is trying to disassociate itself. There is still a
widespread tendency to plant more white grape varieties than red, although the split is
slowly becoming less stark, as producers are beginning to seriously concentrate their
energies on their red offerings. The main grape, or cultivar, is Chenin Blanc, known locally as
Steen, followed by Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Semillon, Chardonnay, Muscats and
Colombard, whilst Cabernet Sauvignon rules the red wine production, followed closely by
Shiraz and Merlot. South Africa’s indigenous grape Pinotage, which is a crossing between
Pinot Noir and Cinsault, appears to be decreasing in production, so we are particularly
excited to be able to list a gorgeous Pinotage from our new producer Scali in Northern Paarl.
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SCALI
Northern Paarl, South Africa
www.scali.co.za
Willie and Tania De Waal are the fifth generation of the De Waal Family to own the farm,
Schoone Oord, which Willie’s great-great grandfather bought in 1877 with a 45 carat diamond
he discovered at Kimberley in the Northern Cape. He grew up in a vigneron family and
continued this tradition on Schoone Oord, where it was passed on to the generations that
(Scali Pinotage 2010) "Willie and
Tania de Waal's grapes are
much in demand on the Voor
Paardeberg and you can see
why. This Pinotage is the best of
their own wines: a perfumed,
silky,
beautifully
oaked
interpretation of the variety with
fine red fruits and silky tannins."
Tim Atkin MW
followed him.
In 1993, Willie and Tania decided to start making wine from the grapes they were so
passionately nurturing. Beginning with 50 litres in 1993, they progressed gradually and made
their first barrique in 1997. The quality was exceptional, and having fairly quickly finished the
whole barrique with the help of their wine loving friends, they realised the scope for
opportunity and in 1999 made 20 barriques. Since then they have gained international
recognition, fantastic critiques of the wine and we are extremely excited to be their
representative in the UK market.
The de Waal family are particularly proud of their cellar, which was built in 1912 with
conglomerate rock, whose gravel components also form the ground in many of their vineyard
sites. Originally equipped with concrete fermentation vats and tanks, the cellar was recently
renovated and the family installed 10 new 2500litre French oak fermentation vats and brand
new insulation and cooling systems to regulate the ambient temperature in the winery and
barrique cellar, and cooling plates to control fermentation temperature.
The ‘Scali’ name derives from a combination of the farm name ‘Schoone Oord’ and the
Africaans word for shale, ‘Skalie’. Shale is the main component in the vineyard soil and the
family intend the name to express the intimacy and interaction between the family, farm, and
soil. They bottle the wines at the Scali cellar and all the packaging is done by hand.
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Sirkel Chenin Blanc
2014
12.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
SI0514
Sirkel Pinotage
2014
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
SI0609
Syrah
2009
14.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
SI0114
Red Wine
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SPAIN
Spain’s rich history, the diversity of its wines and the volume of production (Spain is the
world’s third biggest wine producer after France and Italy) makes it a thrilling place for wine
lovers. The fact that both white and red wines have been greatly improved over the last thirty
years is further cause for excitement. Gone are the dusty, dry reds and oxidized or neutral
white wines of memories past, happily replaced by fruit-driven, fresh and highly diverse
wines that will please most palates.
The two main factors influencing Spanish wine are geography and climate. Lying at a latitude
of 36 to 43 degrees north, Spain stretches from the warm and humid Mediterranean coast in
the south and east, to the cool, wet influences of the Atlantic in the north and a number of
different mountain ranges further shape grape-growing conditions. Main grape varieties
include Garnacha, Macabeo, Verdejo, Palomino and Pedro Ximénez, as well as major
international varieties, and surprisingly few of Spain's plethora of native grapes are used by
producers in order to make wine in commercially significant numbers. That said, some of
these, such as Albariño and Tempranillo, have become household names in a very short
time. Amongst the whites, Albariño is a high quality aromatic variety, typical of the northern
region of Galicia. It yields highly mineral, crisp white wines that have become the must-have
aperitif wine in wine bars all over the world. Verdejo is enjoying almost similar popularity
levels, especially with those who prefer a more neutral, fruitier and less mineral-aromatic
style of white wine. Tempranillo is by far the best known Spanish red grape (also called Ull
de Lebre in Catalonia and Cencibel in La Mancha), an early ripening grape that gives
powerful, slightly aromatic red wines of great tannic and ageworthy structure. Garnacha
(better known as Grenache in France and Cannonao in Sardinia) can make both great Rosés
and hearty reds and some of the grapes from the very old Garnacha vines can make some of
the greatest wines in the world. Pedro Ximénez is a high quality aromatic grape used to
make the sweetest, richest sherries that carry the same name.
Most of Spain's provinces have distinct regional and cultural differences which are evident in
the wide range of wine styles made. Their autonomous structure empowers the regions to
enforce their own wine laws while staying within the larger European Union framework and
Spain's controlled appellation system – the DO or Denominación de Origen. The Spanish
capital, Madrid, is situated at the centre of the enormous Iberian plateau – a largely arid land
mass with a number of major rivers which wind their way through its many vineyards. As it is
so far from the coast and has plenty of sunshine, this central region is suited to the production
of red wines as well as the grape variety Airén – used in the production of brandy. The
Atlantic-influenced vineyards of the north specialize in creating light, dry and refreshing white
wines, while those close to the Mediterranean produce sumptuous reds that are neither as
heavily oaked nor as alcoholic as they once were. On a completely different note, the northeastern region of Catalonia is where inland vineyards located at higher altitudes excel in the
production of Cava, Spain's sparkling wine produced by the traditional Champagne method.
Last but not least, Andalusia in the South, with its mix of Atlantic and Mediterranean
influences, is home to one of the world's greatest fortified wines: sherry.
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PRIOR PONS
Priorat, Spain
www.priorpons.com
Prior Pons, a family cellar with a tradition in viticulture dating back to the 18th Century, is
located in La Vilella Alta, at the very centre of the D.O.Q. Priorat.
In 2002 the cellar released its first wines, mostly produced using grapes from old vines that
the family planted in the 1940s and 50s which grow between 300 and 400 meters above sea
level, and are blended with wines derived from 100 year-old vines. The winery’s goal is to
express Priorat’s unique personality, making wines that can only be elaborated in this region.
(2008 Celler Prior Pons Planet
de Prior Pons) "shows intense
red berry and cherry aromas
complicated by white pepper and
anise, along with mineral and
floral overtones…" 91 points, Josh
The wine production is very limited; only 1,800 Prior Pons bottles are produced at each
vintage consisting of two wines. Prior Pons is the first, made from the best grapes of the
cellar, and also Planets de Prior Pons, which combines grapes from both old and younger
vines. Both wines offer the best characteristics of the zone: colour, freshness, potency,
structure, fruit, minerality, spice and balance.
Reynolds, International Wine Cellar, SeptOct 2012
(2008 Celler Prior Pons Prior
Pons) "an Inky ruby, complex,
heady… evokes dark fruit
preserves, licorice pastille,…
lush, and palate-staining…" 93
points, Josh Reynolds, International Wine
Cellar, Sept-Oct 2012
Code
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Planets de Prior Pons
2013
14.5%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
Red Wine
PP0113
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LAGAR DE COSTA
Rias Baixas, Spain
www.lagardecosta.com
(Albariño 2011) "Green fruit and
nectarine aroma which is also
subtly smoky with a pungent
grassiness. Makes a powerful
impression in the mouth with its
crunchy fruit. Full flavoured,
modern and expressive with a
lingering finish and a mineral,
salty
note.
Highly
recommended." Decanter, Aug 2012
Code
Lagar de Costa is small family run winery located on the Atlantic shore, opposite the island of
La Toja in the heart of the Salnes. Lagar de Costa has a long tradition of growing Albariño
which goes back to the beginning of the last century, but it has only been bottling its fruit
since 2001. Some of the vineyards are more than 50 years old and yields are kept well
below the DO average. The soil is predominantly sandy and the ocean influence keeps the
temperature at a yearly average of 14 degrees. Only the best selection of grapes go to make
up the final wine, which offers exuberant floral, mineral character and is a true expression of
this exciting grape varietal.
Label name
Vintage
Alcohol
Closure type
Case size
Albariño
2015
13.0%
Natural Cork
6X0.75lt
White Wine
LA0115
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Terms and Conditions
October 2016
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Definitions: "Company" Astrum Wine Cellars Ltd. "Goods" the goods which the Company is to supply in accordance with these Terms and
Conditions. "Customer" the person, firm, sole trader or limited company who accepts the Company's quotation for the sale of Goods by
making an Order Request.
General: All Goods are sold and supplied to the Customer upon the following standard terms and conditions. The Company reserves the
right at its discretion to accept or decline any Order Request. Orders Request only becomes Order binding upon the Company when the
Company has provided a confirmation of acceptance of the Order request. Orders will only be accepted from persons over the age of 18.
Prices: All prices are quoted per bottle and per case excluding VAT and including excise duty unless otherwise stated and are correct at
time of quotation. The Company reserves the right to change prices without notice and Goods will be charged at the price prevailing at
the date of dispatch. All goods are offered subject to stock availability and remain the property of the Company until paid in full.
Carriage: Within the Greater London Area carriage is free of charge for orders of 12 bottles or more. For all orders requiring delivery
outside of London, carriage is free for orders of 72 bottles or more, or for orders with a value of £500 or more before VAT. Orders that
do not reach these minimum requirements will incur a carriage charge as per the cost of the haulier.
Delivery: Within the Central London Area, orders placed by 4pm will be delivered the next day . Orders placed after 4pm have no nextday delivery guarantee. Any order for the UK mainland will be delivered within 3 working days. Emergency deliveries can be arranged at
an agreed cost. We can guarantee specific delivery time slots only for clients who request this when ordering at least 48 hours before.
Minimum order: 12 bottles, which can be mixed.
Payment Terms: The Company must receive payment in full before delivery will be arranged unless the Company has agreed credit
terms. The Company will not enter into a sale or return arrangement unless specifically agreed prior to order confirmation.
Late payment: The Company reserves the right to charge interest pursuant to the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act.
Claims: All goods must be inspected at the time of delivery. Claims for breakage, loss or damage must be notified in writing to both the
Company and the carriers within three working days. Non-delivery must be notified within 7 working days of date of invoice or dispatch
note. Packing materials should be retained for inspection. No claims for compensation will be accepted if notification is made outside
these deadlines. Corked or defective bottles should be returned to the Company for examination.
Warranties: Other than as stated in these terms and conditions, all warranties, conditions, terms and undertakings expressed or implied,
whether by statute, common law, custom, trade usage, course of dealings or otherwise in respect Goods supplied by the Company are
hereby excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law save that nothing in this agreement operates to exclude or limit the Customer's
statutory rights.
Retention of title: The Company shall retain title to the Goods until the Company receives full payment of the price of the Goods and any
other outstanding sums which The Customer shall keep such Goods as the Company's bailer and shall deliver up the Goods to the
Company at its request and shall:
1. insure the Goods against the usual risk. 2. store them separately or otherwise ensure that they are readily identifiable as the Company's
property. 3. irrevocably authorises the Company's representative at any time in circumstances to enter the Customer's premises where
the Goods are thought by the Company to be stored for the purpose of repossessing the Goods. 4. keep the Goods free from any charge
lien or other encumbrance.
Insolvency: The Company may terminate the order by written notice if the Customer becomes insolvent or is deemed to be unable to pay
its debt.
Data Protection: In placing an Order Request the Customer consents to the Company holding and using the Customer's personal
information in order to inform the Customer of the Company's promotions and events. The Company will not pass Customer details to any
third party save for the purpose of delivering Goods pursuant to an Order. If the Customer does not want to receive such information the
Customer shall inform the Company of the fact in writing.
Dispute resolution: If any dispute arises in relation to Goods supplied by the Company both the Company and the Customer agree to
negotiate in good faith to resolve such dispute before recourse to litigation. If any dispute cannot be resolved by way of negotiation then
both parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales whose jurisdiction shall be exclusive save in respect of
the enforcement of judgments when such jurisdiction will be non-exclusive.
Applicable Law: These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England & Wales. THIS LIST SUPERSEDES ANY PREVIOUS
ONE.
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