Tasting Notes

Elena is considered a pioneer in Alto Adige in the far north of Italy. She makes wines of distinction and pedigree. This wine balances rich texture with racy acidity typical of wines from this cool Northern Italian region. A wonderful aperitif or excellent served with fresh oysters, seafood or salads.

This wine is from north of Milan. The grapes are grown in the family owned estate in the Soave hills at a relatively high altitude. This is a family run small winery and vineyard owned and managed by four sisters. The wine is a clean honest expression of Garganega grape variety. It has both delicacy and structure and a flavour that reminds you of green almonds, greengage plums and citrus. Delicious served with seafood dishes or creamy cheeses.

This vineyard is located in the Ligurian Riviera between the hills and the Mediterranean and made by the Parodi family. This variety can also be called Vermentino but has a difference both on the vine and in the bottle. This wine has fabulous purity and intensity with citrus and herbs. Wonderful as an accompaniment to seafood, anti pasta or fresh pasta with pesto.

This wine is made up of 80% Corvina grape and 20% Rondinella varieties grown in an area situated between Verona and Lake Garda. Ripasso technique is when they re ferment the wine on fresh pomace left from the just completed fermentation of an Amarone. The wine has intense ruby red colour with spicy red cherries on the nose and flavours of cherry jam, dried flowers and soft tannins. Great with aged cheeses, grills and roasted tomato sauces.

These artisan wines are grown and made by the Vajura family. This wine exhibits the aromas of violets roses and cherries with scents of herbs, spices and licorice. On the palate these characteristics are echoed but in addition provides grippy tannins and high acidity which gives this wine a level of complexity. Best served with game, pate and mushroom dishes.

This delicious Sangiovese comes from a family owned vineyard situated at the base of Tuscan hills close to the town of Sant’Angeli in Colle. This is a delightful wine chock full of aromas of sour cherries, plums, spice and on the palate rich ripe cherries and plums with light touches of French oak and elegant earthy tannins. Excellent with duck, mushroom, pasta dishes with rich sauces and full flavoured cheeses.