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Wine Tasting: Ripassa , Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso, 2018. Made with Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone, by Zenato Winery, Veneto

Zenato’s: 1960 to the ongoing day. A tale of family, perseverance, individuals, creativity, and exceptional winemaking. Over 60 years of winemaking with Sergio Zenato and his family’s entrepreneurial spirit and vision. The wine space is arranged in a space that encompasses lake Garda. Between San Benedetto di Lugana and S. Ambrogio di Valpolicella, grape plantations now cover 95 hectares. An effective growing season is considered by the unusual environment. A winery known for its consistency and commitment to producing wines of exceptional quality.

Wine: One of the most significant wines in the evolution of Zenato’s oenology. A wine with a medium body and a deep ruby red color. Made with 85% Corvina, 5% Rondinella and 10% Corvinone. Deep aromas of sweet spice, cocoa, and ripe berries characterize Ripassa di Zenato wine. Soft, velvety, and generous.The finish has intense aromas of red fruits, a balsamic note, and smooth tannins. On the palate, Ripassa has hints of fruit and very fine tannins, and it has an aroma of chocolate and spices.

Wine Tasting: Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2019. Made with Corvina, Corvinone e Rondinella, Santa SofiaWines, Veneto

Winery Santa Sofia: From 1811 to the present. Founded in the 16th century in Pedemonte. A business that focuses on making the best Valpolicella wines the old-fashioned way. Quite possibly the most established winery in the entire veneto district that had spread the word about itself for its red wines. It has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1996. Managed by the Begnoni family, which in 1964 introduced the first Amarone.The Santa Sofia winery is now one of the landmarks of this highly regarded region, and the company sells its wines in over 60 countries.

Wine: A medium bodied wine. 70% Corvina and Corvinone and 30% Rondinella are used in the vinification of the valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore di Santa Sofia. Slight garnet edge with hints of berries, dried fruits, herbs, and wood spices. It has balanced tannins and a soft palate. An elegant and complex wine.

Wine Tasting: Chianti Classico DOCG 2019. Made with Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, by Lamole di Lamole, Tuscany

Lamole di Lamole: A member of the Santa Margherita group since 1993, it is situated in the Chianti Classico region. The cellar’s long history, which dates back to the 1300s, allowed it to grow and become the estate’s current vinsantaia. Using a variety of cultivation and aging methods, the exceptional terroir yields a wine. Zignago Holdings includes the 1935-founded Santa Margherita group. A well-known, long-standing business with a diverse portfolio. Santa Margherita is a company that makes wine and grows grapes. It has estates in various locations. For Santa Margherita, more than eighty years. The group now has over 684 hectares of vineyards spread across a variety of locations.

Wine: Maggiolo Classic Chianti. A wine with a medium body. A deep red color with aromas of cherries and berries.a brilliant roundness with hints of sweet spices and cocoa.

Wine Tasting: Palazzo Della Torre, Rosso Veronese IGT 2019, made with Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Sangiovese by Allegrini Winery, Verona, Italy

Allegri: One of Italy’s most prestigious wineries and well-known worldwide. Since the 16th century, it has been based in VALPOLICELLA. The company and its vineyards are situated on the hills of the Classica region. Their grapes are the sole ingredient in the wines that they produce. Devoted to winemaking for 400 years and a significant contributor to the growth of the Valpolicella region. Allegrini currently consists of four farms in Tuscany and Veneto: Corte Giara, Poggio al Tesoro, San Polo, and Villa Della Torre.

Wine: Palazzo Della Torre 2019, which is harmoniously connected to Villa Della Torre. A full bodied wine made with 70% Corvina veronese, 25% Rondinella, and 5% Sangiovese. Strong aromas with coffee and dark chocolate hints. Raisins and wild berries aromas. A wine with a lot of complexity, great structure, and balanced tannins.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.