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 best Italian Merlots. Created by brothers Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella, internationally renowned winemakers, it is now a globally recognized 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 extremely long persistence.

HISTORICAL NOTES: Quintarelli is considered the “Master of Veneto.” His winery in Negrar preserves traditional techniques such as grape drying and long aging in barrels. Each bottle is a symbol of patience, perfection, and winemaking artistry, 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 NOTES: Amarone is born from drying the grapes for over 100 days, which concentrates sugars and aromas. Considered the “King of Valpolicella,” it combines richness and longevity, making it one of the most prestigious and celebrated great Italian red wines in the world.

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

HISTORICAL CURIOSITIES: Produced by the historic Fontodi winery, 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 famous 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; significant 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 aging potential.