Great Italian Reds

REGION: Lazio, Montefiascone

GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot.

CHARACTERISTICS: Dry and intense, with notes of berries, cherry, spices and vanilla; elegant and persistent.

HISTORICAL NOTES: Born in 1993, Montiano is considered one of the finest Italian Merlots. Created by brothers Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella, internationally renowned oenologists, it is now a globally recognised benchmark for elegance and complexity.

REGION: Veneto
GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and other native varieties.

CHARACTERISTICS: A powerful and complex red wine, with aromas of cherries in spirit, spices, cocoa and tobacco; monumental structure and very long persistence.

HISTORICAL CURIOSITIES: Quintarelli is considered the “Master of Veneto”. His cellar in Negrar preserves traditional techniques such as drying the grapes and long ageing in cask. Each bottle is a symbol of patience, perfection and the art of winemaking, among the most sought-after in the world.

REGION: Veneto, Valpolicella
GRAPE VARIETIES: Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta.

CHARACTERISTICS: Dry and complex, with aromas of berries, cherries in spirit, spices, cocoa and tobacco; powerful and velvety.

HISTORICAL CURIOSITIES: Amarone is born from the drying of the grapes for over 100 days, which concentrates sugars and aromas. Considered the “King of Valpolicella”, it combines richness and longevity, ranking among the most prestigious and celebrated great Italian red wines in the world.

REGION: Tuscany IGT
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Syrah.
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CHARACTERISTICS: Deep, spicy red, with notes of black fruit, pepper, liquorice and violet. On the palate it is full and enveloping, with elegant tannins, balanced freshness and a long finish.

HISTORICAL NOTES: Produced by the historic Fontodi estate, located in Panzano in Chianti, Case Via interprets an international grape variety with Tuscan style. It comes from organic farming in the vineyards of the prestigious “Conca d’Oro” of Chianti Classico, an area renowned for its unique terroirs. It is a wine that combines Tuscan tradition and the expressive power of Syrah, an emblem of the winery’s innovative vocation.

REGION: Umbria, Montefalco
GRAPE VARIETY: Sagrantino.

CHARACTERISTICS: Robust and intense, with notes of berries, plum, dark chocolate, leather and spices; pronounced tannins and a long finish.

HISTORICAL NOTES: Sagrantino is one of the most tannic grape varieties in the world. Arnaldo Caprai made this Umbrian wine famous, turning it into one of Italy’s finest expressions of power and elegance, with great ageing potential.