White Wines
Sicilian Chardonnay: Chardonnay - the great chameleon! The most widely grown grape in the world, famous for its flexibility. In Sicily it finds one of its best growing environments where it achieves excellence. Clear gold color, with a floral and fresh fruit aroma. Remarkable pineapple and peach notes, with a woody finish. The taste is warm and smooth but has a distinctive scidic, full body support that gives it great balance. Perfect for any occasion - superb with seafood and shellfish. Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Body, Contains oak.
Frascati: Originating near Southern Rome, Frascati is typically a blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes. A fresh, delicate wine, with rich aromas, very pale in colour, herbaceous and fruity with a light acidic background. Sweetness scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Gewurztraminer: Coming from the northern regions of italy, this grape produces a wine which is considered one of the most elegant and refined Italian white wines. A full bodied, intense, aromatic, golden wine with floral, spicy notes and hints of black currant. Sweetness Scale = 1, Full Body, Contains Oak.
Pinot Bianco; This old vine has ancient origins back to the Roman times. It produces a smooth elegant wine, which is straw yellow with delicate floral notes and a hint of bitter almonds. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Riesling; This widely cultivated grape that is adaptable to many climates produces a wine that is straw yellow with greenish tones. This dry, fresh, aromatic wine is slightly fruity with hints of apple and peaches. Sweetness scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Sauvignon Blanc: This very popular varietal is cultivated primarily in the Veneto and Fruili regions of Italy. Sauvignon Blanc produces a velvety, dry wine, with a pale straw colour and delicate notes of tropical fruit. Sweetness scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Soave: Soave is traditionally made from a blend of Garganega, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, and Trebbiano varietals. This straw coloured, delicate, fresh wine has an intense mouth feel with hints of almonds and lemon. Sweetness Scale = 0. Light/Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Trebbiano: Trebbiano is a widely grown, well-known Italian grape varietal, which produces a harmonious, dry wine with a pale yellow colour. It possesses fresh floral notes and has hints of herbs. Sweetnes Scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Verdicchio: The Eastern region of Italy, along the Atlantic coast known as the Marche region, is home to Verdicchio. A gem, which is delicate, medium bodied, dry, a slight nuttiness and is the colour of pale straw. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Blush Wines
Pinot Grigio: Pinot Grigio - known as Pinot Gris in other parts of the world - can be a white or rose' wine. Grown mainly in the Vento and Fruili regions of Italy and left for a short time on the red skins, this special varietal produces a coppery golden colour wine with pink hues. It possesses a delicate soft fruity finish with hints of almonds. Sweetness Scale = 0, Light Body, Contains Oak.
Zinfandel Blush: Made from the Red Zinfandel or "Primitivo" grape with a minimal colour extraction from the red skins, this wine has a beautiful pale salmon colour with hints of coral. It features delicious fruit flavours, enhanced by its floral bouquet. Sweetness Scale = 0. Light/Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Red Wines
Amarone: Amarone originates from the Venition region of Italy and it is Italy's fourth biggest selling wine. The grapes used are traditionally dried on racks to bring out their ptimal flavours. With flavours of licorice and figs, it is full bodied, robust and has a full mouth feel. Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Bodied, Contains Oak.
Barbera: Barbera is grown in the Piemonte region of Italy and is an imprtant grape to that region. A stimulating wine, the colour of garnet, it has a good body, is tannic and has a plum flavour with an aroma of vanilla. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Bardolino: Bardolino from the Verona region on the lakeside of Lago di Garda, is a noble wine that is often known as the Prince of this area. Fresh, ruby red, dry and fruity, this is an elegant blend that is best consumed young. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Barolo: From the Piemonte region of Italy, it is a world famous wine for its complex and robust flavours. A distinguished, full-bodied, rich red wine, Barolo is dry and tannic with aromas of ripe fruit and berries. Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Body, Contains Oak.
Brunello: Brunello is an Italian favourite. It has a deep ruby colour with flavours of red fruit and cherries. A harmonized wine with hints of vanilla, coffee and wood aromas, it is perfection on the palate. Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Body, Contains Oak.
Cabernet Merlot: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are both grown in the Fruili region of Italy and are two of the world's most popular wines. When blended together, they create a vibrant wine that has a deep uby colour, is fruity, and mellow. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium/Full Body, Contains Oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Widely cultivated throughout the world, this popular varietal produces a refined dark ruby red wine that is herbaceous with a hint of raspberry flavour and floral aromas. Sweetnes Scale = 0, Medium/Full Body, Contains Oak.
Chianti: Chianti, located in Tuscany, is the most recognized wine region in Italy. Traditionally made from a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Trebbiano varietals, Chianti is a ruby red, intense wine with sweet floral aromas and a hint of vanilla. Sweetness Scale = 0, Meduim/Full Body, Contains Oak.
Corvino Rosso: This red wine is a blend of "Nero d'Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon" and reaps the benefit of the sun and sea of Sicily.The colour is a beautiful bright ruby red. A very elegant nose with dominating aromas of ripe red fruit like blueberries and blackberries, followed by light balsamic notes and spiciness with a graphite ending. The taste confirms the full body, dry structure and velvety tannins of this incredible red. The persistent finish goes well with red meat or very aged cheese. Imprssive! Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Body, Contains Oak.
Merlot: This varietal is mostly grown in the Fruili and Veneto regions of Italy. Merlot produces an intense, but smooth wine, which is dry with a ruby red colour. It possesses notes of raspberries and herbs. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Montepulciano: This famous red wine originating from the Abruzzo region of Italy has an intense colour that reminds us of garnets. A robust and full-bodied wine, slightly acidic, with a velvety finish; it is a winner that is sure to please. Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Body, Contains Oak.
Morellino Toscana: "Morellino" because the grape of this wine is "mora" (dark) like the colour of the vigorous and potent Morelli thoroughbred. The 85% Tuscan Sangiovese minimum explains the dark and compact colour. The bouquet is spicy; vanilla, pink pepper , rhubarb. It's velvety tannins, full body and smoothness make the tasting an exciting experience. Unforgettable with a filet mignon. Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Body, Contains Oak.
Pinot Nero: This Italian version of Pinot Noir is grown mainly in the Trentino Alto Adige region. This is a dry, tannic and aromatic wine, ruby red coloured with notes of raspberries, cherries and spices. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium/Full Body, Contains Oak.
Pomino Ross: A blend of Sangiovese, Pinot Nero, and Merlot give a deep red colour with burgundy nuances. The nose is powerful with a woodish background, followed by balsamic, red fruit, and a tobacco ending. Warm taste of great suggestion. Perfectly balanced acidity and tannins. A real classy wine to be enjoyed with home made lasagna or sausages. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium/Full Body, Contains Oak.
Rosso Perfetto: (Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot) Deep impenetrable burgundy with purple shimmers. Very intense to the nose, deep and rich in the mouth. A perfect balance of all the different compounds and such soft tannins; difficult to describe. Don't limit your chances to enjoy this wine. Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Body, Contains Oak.
Sangiovese: The pride of Tuscany, Sangioves grapes are also used to make Brunello and Chianti, two of Italy's greatest wines. This elegant wine is dry, tannic, with a slight fruitiness. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium/Full Body, Contains Oak.
Shiraz: Intense berry notes are the trademark of this prized varietal. A hearty, deep red, herbaceous wine with a slight fruitiness and overtones of black pepper. It is a savoury treat. Sweetness Scale = 0, Full Body, Contains Oak.
Valpolicella: This wine is traditionally a blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes. It has a history that dates as far back as the Roman Empire. Valpolicella is a medium bodied, intense ruby red wine with a pleasant bitterness and a hint of almonds. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium Body, Contains Oak.
Zinfandel- Primitive: Grown in the Puglia region of Italy, this grape is also known as "Primitivo". It produces a big, dry wine which is tannic, with a rich red colour and a berry like character. Sweetness Scale = 0, Medium/Full Body, Contains Oak.