Red Wine

HISTORICAL AND TECHNICAL NOTES: The name “San Gaetano “captures the cooperative tradition of Cantine Due Palme which, in 2012, took over the small “San Gaetano “Cooperative in Lizzano in order to augment the production of the winery with the Primitivo di Manduria. The soil in the region is particularly red in colour thanks to the presence of Iron Oxides with a rocky limestone substratum. Long regarded as one of the most important and popular Apulian red wines both in Italy and abroad,...

VINIFICATION:Pressing of the grapes with a high sugar content to pass the precious substances found in the skins to the must. Fermentation at controlled temperature and blend of the resulting wine with fortified must, cooked must and wine-brandy.MATURATION:Almost 3 years in oak casks and vats of various capacities. One of the secret of quality marsala is the ageing, for this Vecchioflorio ripen in oak casks of various capacities for at least 30 months, 6 months more than as expected from...

Tasting Notes:Dark amber, with hints of dates and apricots; sweet, full, warm and harmonic with an elegant, dried fruit finish. The Marsala of choice for fish, poultry and meat preparation. An elegant after-dinner wine.

Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red color with purple hues, sweet floral notes accompanied by aromas of strawberry and plum. The palate is complex, soft and full bodied on the entry, then deep and persistent. Its characteristics make this wine perfect with eggplant parmesan, roasted meats, aged cheeses and pasta with spicy tomato sauce.

Tasting notes: Very deep purple red; wide and complex to the nose, with notes of spices, soft fruit and cherry jam. A full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, rich in fine tannins, with a pleasant long lasting finish. Description: Three vineyards marked with a letter on wood so as to identify them. “F” as in Feudi di San Marzano, a name that is integral to our history. Negroamaro is steeped in history, and in this expression, it becomes particularly velvety and elegant, fleshy and prone to ageing....

Description: Area: San Marzano, Salento, Puglia. At about 100 meters above sea level. Soil: Medium clay texture, shallow and with good skeletal soil. Farming type: Espalier (5,000 vines per hectare). Grape harvest: First week of September. Vinification: Thermo-controlled maceration for about 10 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts. Ageing: In stainless steel tanks. Tasting notes: Deep ruby red colour with violet reflections; complex bouquet with plum and cherry notes,...

Tasting Notes:Intense ruby red colour, wide and complex to the nose; fruity, with a prune and cherry jam aroma, with notes of tobacco, slightly spicy. A full-bodied wine, soft and rich in fine tannins, with notes of cocoa, coffee and vanilla in the end.

Production area:Very old vineyards, selected in San Marzano and Sava. The soil is mainly “red earth”, with a fine texture and a generally calcareous underground with few emerging rocks. The well-known redness of these soils is due to the presence of iron oxides. The climate is characterised by high temperatures all year round, very little rainfall and a wide temperature range between night and day, which has a positive influence on the quality of the grapes. This is the central area of d.o.p....

COLOUR: ruby red, tending to garnet red with ageing. BOUQUET: penetrating, very full and varied, reminiscent of wild berries. FLAVOUR: dry, warm, full-bodied, harmonious, delicate and austere at the same time, persistent. ** Only 1 in Stock **

Notes:This wine is crafted from blending several Northern California vineyard sites to create one comprehensive expression of elegant and opulant Pinot Noir.** Only 2 in Stock **

Notes: Chimera is one of my earliest wines, the name taken from Greek mythology... "a monster comprised of three different animals" as is depicted on the label. Originally blended from three vineyards back in 2001, I now have access to several excellent Russian River vineyard sources that boost its quality and value. Medium dark red to purple in color with a vibrant purple hue leads into perfumed aromas of dark berries, crème cherry and raspberry with a light vanilla oak note. Nicely...

Notes:With juicy fruit flavors and fizzy bubbles, this bottled sangria makes enjoying the traditional Spanish refreshment a snap. A blend of red wine and fruit juices, this sangria is delicious straight from the bottle or poured on the rocks with fresh fruit.

Notes: Capriccio Watermelon Sangria is a fruity wine that is 13.9 percent alcohol by volume. It is made with premium grape wine with natural flavors and grape skin extract. With every taste of this wine, you will get a taste of pomegranate, grapes, pineapples, and oranges. It will be a perfect addition to any summer party, especially barbecues.

The 2018 has selected fruit from Lodi, blended with Petite Sirah grapes to enhance the wine's color and structure. The grapes were cold soaked to encourage extraction of color and tannin from the fruit, fermented at warm temperatures, then aged on oak until Cabernet’s naturally firm tannins were softened and the wine structure was balanced. The finished wine has a round, plush mouthfeel and signature bold flavor. Notes:Big and bold in style, Carnivor Cabernet offers intense, dark fruit aromas...

Tasting Notes:The nose is fruity with hints of cherry, coffee, vanilla, and spice. It is full and soft on the palate with complex and well-developed fl avors and tannins.Great for everyday drinking, this wine is a great value that pairs well with a wide variety of dishes, such as antipasti platters, grilled white meats, and tomatobased pasta dishes.Aging:6 months in previously-used French & American oak barrels & cement vats followed by 4-6 months in bottle.Blend:70% Sangiovese30% Cabernet...

THE WINE: With a century of expertise, Casa Ermelinda Freitas is one of Portugal’s most iconic estates. And Rocksand will show you why. It hails from the sandy Fernando Pó vineyard, where hot days ripen grapes to perfection and cool nights and coastal breezes help retain freshness. Aged for four months in French and American oak barrels and presented in a traditional, stout bottle, Rocksand won two top gold medals. Gilbert & Gaillard judges raved, “Expressive nose intermixing redcurrant,...

Our vineyards are planted in sunny gentle slopes of clay and limestone soils near Lisbon which, allied to the beneficial maritime influence, provide excellent conditions for the production of quality wines. This wine was produced with Castelao (35%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Syrah (25%) and Touriga Nacional (15%) grapes. Obtained through traditional fermentation and long maceration, it has aged in Portuguese new oak barrels for 4 months. - Winery

VINTAGE NOTES: 2015 will be remembered as a truly textbook year. Winter was essentially mild with temperatures within the average and abundant rainfall in January and February. The budding occurred in the second week of April. The second part of April and the entire month of May were rich in rainfall and sunny days; all this led to a regular development of the vegetative cycle, to an excellent accumulation of water in the soil and a regular and prosperous flowering that ended around the end of...

Vineyards:Estate vineyards on the southern hills of Montalcino. The grapes are grown in stony, calcareous and well-structured soil at an altitude of 720 feet above sea level. Winemaking:A meticulous grape selection is followed by vinification with skin contact for 10-12 days. Released in the 5th year after harvest, the wine is aged for a minimum of 4 years, including 2 years in oak barrels of various sizes, mainly French oak barriques and partly in Slavonian oak casks. Tasting Notes:Color:...

Tasting NotesColor: Ruby red colorBouquet: Aromas of ripe fruitsFlavor: Soft and well balanced, good-bodiedPairings: Perfect with dressed pork products, mature cheeses and fairly strong flavored main courses - WineryVineyard Location: Camigliano, MontalcinoOrientation: SouthElevation: 900 ftTrellising: Spurred cordonSoil: Sandy, marl clay with fossilsVarietals: 100% Sangiovese Grosso Vinification: Light pressing fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, maceration on the skins...

Appellation: Chianti Colli SenesiWine type: RedVarietals: Red BlendVarietal notes: 90 % Sangiovese; 10% MerlotBiodynamic: PracticingVineyard: In the commune of Sinalunga, southeast of Siena and northeast of Montepulciano.Orientation: South, southwest. 200-550 m.Soil: Predominantly loam and sand with some clay and a larger proportion of stone and chalk.Viticulture: Simple Guyot with average yield of 40-45 hl /hectare (1.78-2 tons/acre). Exclusively by hand, at various times in...

Winemaking: Produced according to the most traditional Chianti Classico fermentation processes, on the skins, in tanks at a 28°C controlled temperature. Natural malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is bottled after 10 months ageing in a combination of traditional French oak cask of varying sizes, small oak barrels and cement tanks to provides us with a diverse range of flavors and textures to work with in crafting our final blend. The wine offers aromas of violet and red berries....

Winemaking: Only the Finest grapes from our estate vineyards were selected for our Riserva. Fruit Parcels from different sites were kept separate during fermentation and aging, providing with an enticing range of flavours and textures for blending one month prior to bottling. Ferments took place on the skins in small stainless steel tanks which were monitored individually: punch downs and déléstage were enlisted according to each must. To help round out the wine while retaining optimal...

Terroir: The Castello Monaci Artas Primitivo is sourced from vineyards surrounding the ancient Castello Monaci estate. The dry, limestone-based soils combine with alberello-trained vines and the hot arid climate to produce remarkably low yields and extraordinarily rich wines.Vinification: Harvest is done at night to avoid exposing the picked grapes to the intense heat of the southern sun. The grapes are macerated at cold temperature for 15+ days with frequent pumping over of the must to...

Terroir: The Castello Monaci Artas Primitivo is sourced from vineyards surrounding the ancient Castello Monaci estate. The dry, limestone-based soils combine with alberello-trained vines and the hot arid climate to produce remarkably low yields and extraordinarily rich wines.Vinification: Harvest is done at night to avoid exposing the picked grapes to the intense heat of the southern sun. The grapes are macerated at cold temperature for 15+ days with frequent pumping over of the must to...

Summary"Piluna" translates into "pot of clay" or an ancient container used to store water or wine.Terroir: This 100% Primitivo is grown from vineyards surrounding the ancient Castello Monaci estate. Soils are a blend of dry clay, volcanic gravel and limestone. Vines are forced deep in search of water, leading to low yields and rich, fragrant wines.Vinification: Harvest is done by hand prior to dawn to preserve sugar levels and avoid the hot sunlight. The grapes are vinified in small stainless...

Notes: Romitòro is an elegant blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot that expresses the benefits of a moderate climate such as Tuscany’s, where vines grow naturally without needing irrigation and yield an excellent quantity and quality of fruit. The resulting wine is a bold Super Tuscan that attests to the fact that French varietals can thrive in Tuscany and give exceptional quality, whilst retaining an undeniably Tuscan character. This wine is aged for approximately 12 months in oak and is...

Our Castle Rock Pinot Noir was produced from grapes grown in Northern California’s beautiful Mendocino County, where vineyards were first planted in the early 1860’s. Here, the headwaters of the Russian River carve a fertile and rugged landscape. The warm summers, cool springs, crisp falls and wet winters make ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir grapes, in a climate similar to that of the Burgundy region of France, where the grapes were first established. This elegant and medium-bodied...

WINE DESCRIPTION:Nicola Catena planted his first Malbec vineyard in Mendoza in 1902. His grandson, Nicolás Catena, is known as the man who revolutionized Argentine wine and introduced high altitude Malbec to the world. The Historic Catena Zapata vineyards are planted with the Catena family’s proprietary selection of malbec plants: the Catena Cuttings. Catena Alta Malbec is sourced from Block 18 of the Angélica vineyard, Block 4 of the La Pirámide vineyard, Block 1 of the Nicasia vineyard and...

Region: Valle D'Aosta Appellation: Vallee D'Aoste Wine type: Red Varietals: Red Blend Varietal notes: 90% Nebbiolo & 10% Freisa and Neyret Vineyard: From vineyards close to Donnas Pont-Saint-Martin and Bard Perloz. Orientation: Steep, rocky slopes. Soil: Rocky. Aging: Aged for at least two years in 25 HL oak casks. ** Only 2 in Stock ** ...

Look for fruit and elegance in this Pinot Noir made from grapes grown in prime vineyards along the banks of north Italy's Adige river. Cavit Pinot Noir is a well structured red wine that concludes with a firm, stylish finish. - Winery

Winemaker Notes:Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. We farm Cabernet grapes in eight of Napa’s 16 sub-appellations, with diversification enabling us to make the best possible wine in a given year. Our Cabernet offers layered, lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis and ripe dark berries.

Caymus Special Selection is the flagship wine of the Wagner family and is comprised of the very best barrels of the vintage. This wine is not produced in difficult years. Caymus Napa Valley is more representative of a standard Cabernet of Napa Valley, as it is a bit less precocious than the Special Selection, but still delivers big. Caymus prides itself on producing wines that are as approachable in youth as well at maturity. Both the “Napa Valley” and “Special Selection” Cabernets are...

Notes: Sourced from premier California winegrowing regions, Conundrum Red features dark red varietals including Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is rich, complex and approachable. With lush flavors of cherries and baking chocolate, this wine has fine tannins that create a silky smoothness. Be daring and drink Conundrum Red chilled to enhance its fruit profile and enjoy it any time of year.

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red. Intense and persistent fruity nose, perfectly integrated with the wood used for the short period of ageing. Structured and tasty, it is delightful on the palate. Aging: Ageing in 10 hectolitre wooden barrels for 8 months or in 35 hectolitre Slavonian oak barrels for one year Color: RedGrapes: 100% SangioveseSoil: Mixed consistency with a slight tendency towards clayAltitude: 350 mYield: 65-70 hl/haSkin maceration: 12 daysMalolactic fermentation: yes ...

The winery Cellers Can Blau has several vineyards in the hills of Montsant. Each vineyards was chosen for its particular soil and micro-climate. The Mazuelo was planted in sandy clay, the Syrah in chalky soils and the Garnacha on slate, known as llicorella. The blend of these three varietals with their disticnt terroirs produces a wine of great depth. colors and ripe fruit flavors with a long complex finish. - Winery

Description: Grown on sunny slopes and harvested at the peak of ripeness, Syrah and Grenache grapes give the wine its deep ruby color. Extraordinary care during extraction accounts for its unctuous quality and rich mix of sunbaked black fruits. Astute élevage (aging, fining, filtering, and blending) yields a round wine with soft ripe tannins and long finishes. Estate: The Les Dauphins brand is inspired by the early 1920s, a time when Paris was enjoying a glorious period of post-war decadence...

Description: Grown on sunny slopes and harvested at the peak of ripeness, Syrah and Grenache grapes give the wine its deep ruby color. Extraordinary care during extraction accounts for its unctuous quality and rich mix of sunbaked black fruits. Astute élevage (aging, fining, filtering, and blending) yields a round wine with soft ripe tannins and long finishes. Estate: The Les Dauphins brand is inspired by the early 1920s, a time when Paris was enjoying a glorious period of post-war decadence...

Notes:This wine has a good balance, with strong fruity aromas highlighting notes of plum and spice. Medium bodied with round, soft tannins and a long, velvety finish. It pairs well with grilled red meat, stews and pastas.

Notes:This wine has a good balance, with strong fruity aromas highlighting notes of plum and spice. Medium bodied with round, soft tannins and a long, velvety finish. It pairs well with grilled red meat, stews and pastas.

Cerbaia ia a boutique winery dedicated to producing wines from some of the finest vineyards in Montalcino. Its Brunello is the true expression of a unique and distinctive place.In 1978, inspired by his passion for viticulture, agronomist Fabio Pellegrini converted his family farm in Montalcino to vine. Even if fully committed to a political career in international relations, he had the ability to see the potential of his land in producing wines of great finesse and complexity.The Cerbaia...

Wine Description:This 100% Nebbiolo wine is named for the prestigious Brunate cru from which these grapes originate.Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and is induced by indigenous yeasts. The process concludes with a maceration period of 10-15 days. Following malolactic conversion, which takes place in December, the wine spends 12 months in barrique (50% new; 50% second passage) followed by at least 12 more months in large casks of 25HL.Tasting Notes:This is a silky-smooth Barolo that...

The 2007 Barolo Prapo bursts from the glass with a display of muscular dark fruit, licorice, leather, tar and smoke all of which come together on a dense, full-throttle frame. A powerful, imposing Barolo, the Prapo is likely to require a bit of patience. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2032. - Robert Parker 94 PointsGood medium red. Warm aromas of plum, strawberry, currant and underbrush. The palate offers good red fruit complexity with a light floral nuance. Not especially pristine or youthful but...

Info:Derived from the Italian word gemma, which has a dual meaning of “vine bud” and “precious gem,”Jema is a pure expression of Corvina - the region’s signature varietal. Produced from a 3-hectare single vineyard located in the heart of Valpolicella Classico,Cesari’s “gem” is full, supple, and well-balanced with rounded tannins. Cherries pervade the nose backed by toasted mocha notes lent from 18 months of aging in French oak barrels. The grapes were dried in crates for 20 days prior to...

Our Gavilan wines take their name from Monterey County’s magnificent Gavilan Mountain Range. We harvest the grapes for our Gavilan Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Chalone appellation, which lies on one of the range’s wild, isolated mountain plateaus. Gavilán means “sparrow hawk” in Spanish; hawks, condors and mountain lions are among our vineyard’s wild residents. Our Gavilan wines show fruity, approachable character primarily from younger vines, while our cellar-worthy Chalone Estate wines...

The Wine: The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon has been our flagship wine for more than three decades. It is a benchmark for the long-lived hillside wines of the Napa Valley; full of structure and aging potential, yet seductively forward in its concentrated varietal character. The dry, rocky soils of Pritchard Hill produce small, intensely flavorful grapes. Crop thinning allows for full, even ripening and elevates flavor complexity. Growing Season & Harvest: After five years of drought, the 2017...

THE WINE: Aromas of cocoa, coffee, tobacco, sweet black cherry, licorice, underbrush, gravel, and loads of cassis (fancy for black currant). It's an intense dark blue / purple in color with tremendous purity, depth, and focus. Tannins are present giving firm structure, yet the wine is still quite soft for being so young. - Winery

THE WINE: Generations is a Bordeaux-style blend created to honor our family's past, present and future. The fruit is night-picked from our estate vineyards and aged in new French oak barrels. Aromas of berries and pomegranate dominate with notes of tobacco, bay leaf and dark chocolate. This wine is full-bodied with a firm, somewhat buttery texture; it entices with flavors of mixed berries, vanilla, and toasty oak. THE VINTAGE: The 2018 vintage featured near perfect growing conditions from...