Rosso di Montalcino, Poggio alle Mura 2019, Sangiovese from a combination of selected clones, By Banfi Wines, Tuscany, Italy,

Wine Tasting: Rosso di Montalcino, Poggio alle Mura 2019, Sangiovese from a combination of selected clones, Banfi Wines, Tuscany, Italy,

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Banfi: One of the most well-known wineries in Italy. The Castle Poggio alle mura, more commonly referred to as Castello Banfi, can be found in the center of the magnificent Montalcino region. The history began in 1438.They gathered a 2800-hectare coterminous domain. In 1978, the family established their Montalcino-based Castello Banfi grape plantation domain. Praised worldwide as the manufacturer of Brunello. A family owned winery situated in Tuscany.

Wine: Rosso di Montalcino 2019. A medium bodied wine that has intense aromas of red fruits, followed by coffee, tobacco, licorice, and hazelnuts. Ruby red in color. Crafted entirely from Sangiovese grapes. Vine with a balanced structure and tannins. A pleasant palate finish with orange peel notes.

Sassoalloro 2020. The much awaited Sangiovese grosso BBS 11 clone (Brunello Biondi Santi vine n• 11), IGT Toscana, Castello de Montepò by Jacopo Biondi Santi.

Wine Tasting: Sassoalloro 2020. The much awaited Sangiovese grosso BBS 11 clone (Brunello Biondi Santi vine n• 11), IGT Toscana, Castello di Montepò by Jacopo Biondi Santi.

Castello di Montepò: A castle with 55 vineyards for the preservation of the wine culture. The Castello di Montepò in the center of Maremma, is led by Jacopo Biondi Santi. This adventure began when Ferrucio Biondi Santi planted the first Montalcino vineyard, producing Sangiovese GROSSO or BRUNELLO wines from carefully selected Sangiovese CLONE. The method of making wine that was recorded in Italian winemaking history.

Wine: SASSOALLORO, a link between the past and the future, was born with harvest 91. Ruby red in color, with violet-like undertones. Strong aroma with violet hints. The taste is smooth and refined. Made with Sangiovese grosso. A name derived from the volcanic Erratic boulder.

Vintage edition, Secco, Verona red, Sangiovese grosso, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Corvina, 2018, Cantine Bertani, Italy

Wine Tasting: Vintage edition, Secco, Verona red, Sangiovese grosso, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Corvina, 2018, Cantine Bertani , Italy

Bertani Estate: Founded in 1857 in the heart of Valpolicella’s Quinto di Valpantena, or “Valley of the Gods.” Over 200 hectares of vineyards in the province of Verona are managed by the company. The company has two cellars and vineyards in the Valpantena classico and an estate in the Soave and Lake Garda area that are known for producing Venetian wines. Bertani is the first Italian company to use investments and cutting-edge viticulture to improve wine bottling. From Soave to Lugana, the regions extend from Valpolicella classica to Valpantena.

Wine: A full bodied wine made from 80% Corvina, 10% Sangiovese grosso, 5% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are grown in the Grezzana area. Ruby red in intensity and concentration, with aromas of red and black berry. A wine with balanced tannins, well structured, soft, warm, and elegant.

Coste di Moro 2018, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC by Cantina Orsogna Italy

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Founded in 1964 as the most important winery for the Abruzzo region. The initial endeavor of the business was the production of biodynamic wines from Chieti’s hills. Over 1200 hectares of vineyards and 1.7 million bottles have been produced by the company. The orsogna vineyard extends into the homonymous municipality’s boundaries and into a few neighboring nations. One of the most well-known wines in Italy and all over the world is Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC. It is the most important wine region and has always served as Abruzzo’s global ambassador since its DOC was established in 1968.

Wine: Coste di Moro is a wine with a light body made entirely from Montepulciano grapes. Produced in the Abruzzo region. A deep ruby red wine with aromas of black cherry and red fruit. Tobacco and chocolate are faintly present. It has balanced tannins and is warm. A bitter one that has an almond finish.

Ronchedone 2019, Sangiovese, Cabernet S, and Marzemino from the Lombardy region, by Ca dei Frati, Italy

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One of the most successful and well-known wine manufacturing businesses. Since 1782, the Cà dei Frati business has existed. The place of Friers is a house in Lugana in the Sermion region that has a cellar. The business began to develop and operate in the 1940s. In the Lake Garda region, the winery is one of the most important wine reference points. Marzemino, Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lombardy wine region, is the source of Ronchedone.Today, the company produces numerous rows of Cà dei Frati-owned wines.

Wine: A wine with a body that ranges from medium to heavy that is made with Marzemino, Sangiovese, and Cabernet S. It is a ruby red color and has intense aromas of black cherry and wild berries. Cocoa and spice are present in trace quantities. The wine has intense tannins and is smooth.

Tenuta Friggiali, Brunello di Montalcino, 2017, Agricola Centolani, Italy.

Wine Tasting:

The Tuscany region of Italy is home to the two wineries Tenuta Pietranera and Tenuta Friggiali. Driven by the Peluso Centolani family and led by the Agricola Centolani group. One of the best wine regions in the world is Brunello di Montalcino. Brunello, a local variety of the Sangiovese grape, is used to make fantastic wines in the region.One of the best wines in the world is produced in the Siena region at Agricola Centolani, a world-renowned wine estate in the heart of Montalcino.

Wine: A heavy bodied wine with aromas of plum. This wine has a medium ruby red color. There are a few earthy notes and a spice finish. The wine has good structure and is balanced. A fantastic Brunello. Cheers.

Masi Gruppo. Modello Masi, Corvina, Verona IGT, 2020 by Masi Wines

Wine tasting: Masi Gruppo. Modello Masi, Corvina, Verona IGT, 2020 @masiwines , Itlay.

Masi Group: Inspired by the values of the Venetian region, Masi produces and sells fine wines such as Amarone. The research and experimental work have made it one of the most famous Italian wine producers in the world. Valpolicella Classico is in the middle of the valley. Today, the company produces wines that are popular and recognized in over 120 countries. Morello Masi was born on the corresponding estate and adjacent vineyards and an ideal environment for winemaking and style production. Modelo reflects the glorious history of Venetian grape varieties.

Wine: A light-bodied wine made exclusively from Corvina grapes. Bright ruby red color with aromas of red fruits and ripe cherries. The wine is linear, clean and smooth. Along with Rondinella, the Corvina grape, an Italian red wine grape, is the main ingredient in Valpolicella wines. Cheers 🥂.

Linea Classica, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, DOC, 2019, by Masciarelli Chieti, Italy.

Wine Tasting: Linea Classica, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, DOC, 2019, Chieti, Italy.

Started in 1981 by Gianni Masciarelli. The company initiated, after a long reclamation, “Castello di Semivicoli”, a seventeenth century baronial chateau, which is presently a “Relais de Charme” in the grape plantations, a main thrust of the wine industry. Today the organization has 18 labels and five product offerings: Classicline, Gianni Masciarelli, Estate Gemma, Marina Cvetic and Castello di Semivicoli.

Wine: A medium bodied wine made with 100% Montepulciano. Wrapped with unpretentious tannins on the sense of taste. The wine is delivered with fine grapes from the Loreto Aprutino grape plantations. With an extreme ruby red tone, a reclassified bouquet on the button, suggestive of red natural products, Cherries, currants and violets.

Placido Chianti DOCG 2018, Banfi Wines, Italy

Wine Tasting:- Connoisseur Special, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐨, 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖 (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita),  Banfi Wines, Montalcino, Italy.

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐢, praised worldwide as the manufacturers of Brunello. A family owned winemaker situated in Tuscany. They gathered a coterminous domain of 2800 hectares. The family established their Castello Banfi grape plantation domain in Montalcino in 1978.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐲: Placido is a well-known brand among aristocrats and supports the heritage of the 13th century aristocrat Placido dei Placidi. When Siena defeated its rival Florence in the Battle of Montaperti in 1260, the hero of the day was Count Placido Placidi. His passion for wine and cooking is the inspiration for Placido to this day.

𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐆 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧: Located  in the heart of Italy, in southern Tuscany. Chianti Wine pronounced the unmistakable Sangiovese notes. Stretching 160km from north to south, Chianti  covers much of Tuscany and intersects with some of the region’s most famous appellations. The border of the Chianti region today was formed in 1932. The region became the first DOC in Italy in 1963 and was promoted to DOCG in the 1980s. 

Wine: From the historic 𝐓𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐆 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞. Ruby red with a strong violet scent. It is dry, well-balanced and has a dark fruit flavor. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo Nero.

Photography, Content, tasting and presented by Sagar Sareen