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The Azienda Agricola Fiegl vineyards are located on the gentle slopes of Oslavia, a village north of Gorizia in Italy. It is here that for long generations, the Fiegls have been producing wines which have gained world-wide recognition. Century-old tradition meets modern technology in the wise and insightful research for quality, to reach the harmony and balance which can be found in every single drop of the Fiegl and Villa Dugo selections of wines. The history of the property can be traced back to 1782 when a vineyard called “Meja” was sold to Valentino Fiegl. And now, after two centuries the Fiegl brothers, Alessio, Giuseppe and Rinaldo are still running the 30 hectare estate, 25 of which are planted with vines. It is a family-run company that has achieved important results in the field of wine making, continuing its tradition in genuine products and unchanged respect for nature.

This Merlot is a deep ruby red wine – a full and fragrant aroma with a soft bouquet of wild berries, fruits and an underlying hint of vanilla. With a 13.5% vol alcohol content, it is ideal with roasted meat and game…serve at 16-18°C for perfection.  This is another exclusive wine that we carry from this boutique Italian producer – click here to order.

The Area:  The Collio Goriziano stretches across the hills north of the province of Gorizia on the Slovenian border. The particular soil of the region, called “ponca” in the local dialect, technically flysch, provides the vine with important minerals which clearly mark Olsavia’s wines.
Flysch is made up of marnas’ (calcareous clay) and sandstone’s (calcified sand) stratified submarine sediments. Flysch is typically a deposit formed at the beginning of the orogenetic phase (about 50 million years ago), contemporaneously with the mountains’ building, composed by fissile sedimentary rocks. It is definitely the best ground for vine-growing – aided also by the climate, which is particularly temperate thanks to the influence of the nearby Adriatic Sea and the airiness of the area because of the Northeast wind (Bora). For these reasons Oslavia, can justly be considered one of the best vineyard terrains of the Collio.

We also have the following wines from this small producer;

1. 2005 Sauvignon, Villa Dugo – Fruili Isonzo
2. 2005 Chardonnay, Villa Dugo – Fruili Isonzo
3. 2005 Tocai Fruilano, Azienda Fiegl
4. 2005 Ribolla Gialla, Azienda Fiegl

This featured wine is the 2010 Merlot from the Salvalai estate – The wine is a dark ruby wine, medium bodied with an instant fragrance of wild red berries, velvety and leaving a clean round taste with plenty of fruit still on the finish.

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Love of wine is something which is passed on from father to son, from one generation to the next. In fact there are documents to prove that the Motta family have been wine makers since 1794; and are therefore proud to show their experience and traditions by presenting today, just as they have done in the past, the very best of Piedmontese wine making.  These wines, which are produced according to traditional and consistent winemaking methods, are selected at the right moment, matured in oak casks, and at the point when they reach the correct degree of maturity they are bottled and stored.

This 1997 Indré  Castello di Montegrosso is from the Piemonte region –  Castello di Montegrosso is the only azienda which produces this rare red wine “‘Indré”. Produced from the grapes of the same name together with other rare varieties grown in Piedmont in the Middle Ages, rediscovered & cultivated exclusively by Castello di Montegrosso.

The wine – It is an original wine of exceptional nose, harmoniously blended, generous and rich, elegant and lingering with traces of Lily-of-the-Valley and almonds. The flavours are enhanced, warm and velvety – an attractive ruby red colour , a sensational bouquet of dark red berries and a taste of fruit and truffle. 

To view this fantastic Italian fine wine – click here to order

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This small estate winery has deep country roots: their founders have been share-croppers, then landowners and finally wine-makers. Today, the company is led by Stefano Accordini himself, helped by his wife Giuseppina and his two sons, Tiziano and Daniele. The family estate extends over 6 hectares situated in Negrar, the heart of Valpolicella, in a town called Bessole.

These vineyards are a precious source of great satisfaction thanks to their southern-east exposure and their soil, which is well balanced in its components. A good choice of three different varieties of grapes, Corvine, Rondinelle and Corvinone, grafted by Stefano and taken from vines of high quality, guarantees the production of ripe grapes well suited to be withered. A great focus is given to the grape withering, a technique which enables the production of the most important wines of the Accordini family such as Amarone, Fornetto, Fornetto Acinato, Recioto Acinato, the white “Bricco delle Bessole” and the innovative IGT Passo. The traditional techniques, such as Ripasso, are employed to produce fine wines of a very high level, such as the Valpolicella Classico Superiore.

This featured Italian fine wine is the 2000 Amarone Riserva Classico – ‘Le Bessole’ … just one of the fine red wines to come out of this vineyard.  This wine is a unique Riserva made only in outstanding vintages.

The grapes: 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Corvinoni – selection of the best grapes from individual bunches in the premier cru region. The grapes are generally harvested in the first two weeks of October. They are laid on racks in single layers to allow a better air circulation. The grapes start to dry out on the fruit and on average, after 120 days, they loose 45% of their weight. Throughout this period of time the grapes are checked on a regular basis and any damaged clusters are removed. The grapes are vinified end of February with a long maceration on the skins until the wine reaches an alcohol content of at least 15%. The wine is then refined in kegs before being transferred into barrels. The wine is usually bottled 3 years later.

Tasting:  Intense garnet color with black cherry and raspberry aromas. The mouth is full, persistent with a good structure. An incredibly rich and smooth wine which can be purchased though ourselves.

2000 Amarone Riserva Classico – ‘Le Bessole’, please click here to view this fantastic wine.  We also have the following exclusive wines from the Accordini estate;

2006 Valpolicella Classico Superiore ‘Le Bessole’ – click here

2005 Ripasso di Valpolicella – click here

2002 Ripassa di Amarone – click here

2001 Soffio del Creato del Amarone – click here

2004 Recioto della Valpolicella ‘La Viole’ – click here

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Amarone della Valpolicella is the unquestioned king of the wines of Verona. It was originally made under the ancient production of Recioto which then became dry and bitter purely by chance; as a result since the beginning of the 20th century it has been called “Amarone”, from the adjective “amaro” meaning “bitter”. The unique and unmistakable feature of this wine is its production from original grapes of Valpolicella: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara, which are considered a great treasure of this area.

Another unique characteristic of this wine is the process of vinification: the grapes are dried on racks till February – March where they are transformed into shrivelled, sweet, tiny concentrated berries which are attacked by a mold called botrytis, or noble rot . . . the one you associate with the world’s finest dessert wine, Sauternes. The sugar content of these little berries is very high . . . but the wine ends up fermented totally dry, and is then barrel-aged for 2 to 3 years - a fine example of dry red wine refined in wooden barrels.

The wine: This 2003 Amarone Classico ‘Riserva Gino Cordin’, from the famous Accordini vineyard, comes in a magnificent magnum bottle and packs a weighty punch of 16.5% vol. It is presented in a wooden box, wax sealed cork and limited to only 5,842 bottles, with each individually numbered.
The wine is a deep garnet red with a rich and concentrated bouquet of dried fruit – uncork 2 hours before serving and enjoy in large balloon glasses.

Grapes: Corvina Veronese 75%, Rondinella 20%, Molinara 5%

This wine is certainly one which should be brought out at the Christmas table to enjoy with family and friends – with its fantastic packaging, it also makes a great present for  those people who enjoy exclusive wine click here for more details.

We also stock more of Accordini’s fantastic range of fine Italian wines;

2006 Valpolicella Classico Superiore ‘Le Bessole’ – click here

2005 Ripasso di Valpolicella – click here

2002 Ripassa di Amarone – click here

2001 Soffio del Creato del Amarone – click here

2004 Recioto della Valpolicella ‘La Viole’ – click here

Our 2000 Riserva Amarone ‘Le Bessole’ from the Accordini stable is one for those special occasions…

This wine has just been released onto the market and is now ready to drink. Having seen 18 months in new oak, with the grapes firstly dried on racks for 120 days, this deep and super-concentrated wine has emerged and is an experience to taste.

1st Prize – Gambero Rosso 2005       Wine Spectator 2004 – 90 points out of 100

Tasting Notes: A unique Riserva made only in outstanding vintages with a selection of the best grapes from individual bunches in the premier cru region. The grapes once picked are dried in racks for 120 days until the following February, then pressed and aged up to five years in large oak barrels. An incredibly rich and smooth red wine from a unique Italian grower.

Grape Variety: 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, 10% Corvinoni

To buy this wine online at only £23.90, click here

The entire range of Accordini wines are exclusive to Vin Vino Direct and naturally, therefore, to you.  We also have the following great wines available from the Italian wine producer Accordini;

2006 Valpolicella Classico Superiore ‘Le Bessole’ – click here

2005 Ripasso di Valpolicella – click here

2002 Ripassa di Amarone – click here

2001 Soffio del Creato del Amarone – click here

2004 Recioto della Valpolicella ‘La Viole’ – click here

Grower Profile: 

This small estate winery has deep country roots: their founders have been share-croppers, then landowners and finally wine-makers. Today, the company is led by Stefano Accordini himself, helped by his wife Giuseppina and his two sons, Tiziano and Daniele. The family estate extends over 6 hectares situated in Negrar, the heart of Valpolicella, in a town called Bessole.

These vineyards are a precious source of great satisfaction thanks to their southern-east exposure and their soil, which is well balanced in its components. A good choice of three different varieties of grapes, Corvine, Rondinelle and Corvinone, grafted by Stefano and taken from vines of high quality, guarantees the production of ripe grapes well suited to be withered. A great focus is given to the grape withering, a technique which enables the production of the most important wines of the Accordini family such as Amarone, Fornetto, Fornetto Acinato, Recioto Acinato, the white “Bricco delle Bessole” and the innovative IGT Passo. The traditional techniques, such as Ripasso, are employed to produce fine wines of a very high level, such as the Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Tasting Notes
The dark ruby colour reveals a young fruity wine with a bouquet of raspberries. Medium bodied and fresh it has a pleasing good firmness to the fruit-filled finish.

One of our favourite wines for enjoying with simple Italian Pizza and Pasta dishes, uplifting with a good weight – well made and value for money….

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Thanks for all your support this year – we look forward to supplying you with more fine wine online in 2010. Please note that Vin Vino Direct are closed from 22nd December through to the 4th Januray 2010

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The Salvalai Winery is of International reputation, having won medals as far as Ontario! Their range spans from the marvellous Merlot to the finest and delicious Flaio Primitivo. Mixing the best of the traditional methods with the latest stainless steel vat technology, their wine making is supreme, and the results show in producing consistent wines of very high quality.

Primitivo Flaio : From the “heel of the boot” comes Italy’s answer to Zinfandel. Yes, they say that Primitivo and Zinfandel have the same roots, but Italy’s answer is a softer version and lower in alcohol. The Puglia region has a nice warm climate and Flaio produces Primitivo which is lush, with tastes of black berries, bramble and spice … think barbecued ribs!

Tasting Notes: This 2007 Primitivo is the Italian forefather of California’s famous Zinfandel, this is a delicious, dark red, voluptuous wine with a long elegant finish and a clean fruit filled nose. A must!

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Barbera d'Asti

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Massimo Pastora Barbero is the present owner of this vibrant innovative cantina situated in the heart of Barbera d’Asti in the ‘Valle del Nizza’ area, acknowledged by experts to be the indisputable heart of the Barbera d’Asti production. The La Ghersa vineyard comprises 15 hectares of Monferrato, which with heavy pruning produce a limited yield of 22-23 litres per hectare – coupled with a judicious selection of oak, result in a wine of great character and diversity.
Massimo pursues the ultimate rustic Barbera, that can, in many cases exceed the quality of Barolo. His reputation at home is already mentioned by several revues that extend as far as Japan, USA, Canada, France and England.

This featured wine is the award winning 2003 Camparo Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOC …. having been awarded 3 BICHIERRI *** Vini d’ Italia ‘Slow Food’ Magazine 2006.

Tasting notes – Deep red almost black, a mature Barbera with a intense liqorice, forest underbrush, mushroom, also lovely plum and wild berry, quite robust, warm with plenty spices. Grape Variety – 100% Barbera. Production total – 90,000. Oak aged in French Barriques for 12 months.

This great Italian fine wine is avaialble from us for only £12.50 … click here to order now.

For more fine Italian wine offers, Barbera wine, chateau wine and to buy wine online, visit us at Vin Vino Direct and taste exclusive wine today.

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