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  1. Kunizakari Non Alcoholic Umeshu U &Me 200ml
    Kunizakari Non Alcoholic Umeshu U &Me 200ml

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    Sake
    Japan
  2. Petilia Le Sepaie Irpinia Aglianico 2017
    Petilia Le Sepaie Irpinia Aglianico 2017
    In the 2017 Aglianico Le Sepaie I’m finding a savory display, leading off with a whiff of animal musk and smoky minerals, as notes of black cherry, spice, violet florals, and dark earth tones come forward. On the palate, soft textures give way to fresh red fruits, offset by zesty acids and spice, as a coating of minerals drench the senses. The finish is long yet energetic, as acids linger, along with spicy red berries and a hint of young tannin. The 2017 Le Sepaie has energy to burn and drinks beautifully today, yet it should also excel over the next five or more years in the cellar. It offers tremendous value. ERIC GUIDO, Vinous Media
    2017
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  3. Petilia Le Sepaie Irpinia Aglianico 2018
    Petilia Le Sepaie Irpinia Aglianico 2018

    100% Aglianico from clay and limestone soil in the Taurasi and Paternopoli production zones of southern Italy. The wine is aged in barriques and tonneaux for 12 months.

    A complex nose of great depth, intensity and persistent flavours. There are hints of violet, cherry and wild strawberry. The palate shows great structure with enveloping warmth and smooth intense aromas of red fruit with delicate spicy notes.

    2018
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  4. Madonna delle Grazie Leuconoe 2022
    Madonna delle Grazie Leuconoe 2022

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    2022
    Aglianico
    Italy
    351
  5. Chalmers Aglianico 2019
    Chalmers Aglianico 2019
    Destemmed, wild fermented, left 30 days on skins, pressed to chestnut botte. The classic southern Italian red grape is incredibly well suited to the climate and soils of Heathcote. Each vintage re-affirms that. A complex, fleshy expression of the grape is wrapped in black cherry, white pepper, allspice, dark chocolate, licorice and a gentle savouriness. A lovely depth of flavour with hints of almond nuttiness is just developing on the palate. It's going to age into a beauty. JENI PORT, James Halliday
    2016
    Aglianico
    Australia
    438
  6. Dewazakura Seijo Karakuchi Junmai 720ml
    Dewazakura Seijo Karakuchi Junmai 720ml
    Seijo Karakuchi is Dewazakura’s every day sake. Seijo means ‘with whole heart’ and Karakuchi means ‘dry’. It can be enjoyed chilled or warm depending on your food choice or the season. It has a delicate herb fragrance and light bodied sake with a hint of mushroom. The finish is clean and crisp.
    Sake
    Japan
  7. Melbourne Sake 'TM' 2023 Sake 720ml
    Melbourne Sake 'TM' 2023 Sake 720ml

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    2023
    Sake
    Japan
  8. Bosco de Medici Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso Lavarubra 2021
    Bosco de Medici Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso Lavarubra 2021

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    2021
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  9. Elena Fucci 'SCEG' Aglianico del Vulture 2019
    Elena Fucci 'SCEG' Aglianico del Vulture 2019
    The 2019 Aglianico del Vulture SCEG needs a good decant or coaxing in the glass to blow off some smoky youthful reduction. Beneath awaits a wild mix of peppery herbs, blackberries, dried citrus and hints of animal musk. It’s soft and enveloping, yet quickly takes on a zesty and energetic flair, with tart wild berries and cooling mineral tones motivated by a bolt of nervous acidity. The 2019 finishes with tension and lightly-structured, leaving the palate drenched in primary concentration, as tart black currants are pleasantly offset by a hint of sweet lavender. This is only the second vintage for the SCEG, and it really shows the potential of the fruit sources that Elena Fucci is using. These sources are made up of farmers who work alongside the Fucci family for decades and tend to some of the oldest parcels in the region. This is really well done. ERIC GUIDO, Vinous

    A new wine for Elena, Sceg, pronounced sheg in Italian, is the name for pomegranate in Arbëreshë, an old dialect spoken by Albanians who emigrated to southern Italy centuries ago. These old vines, 70+ years, are owned by friends of her grandfather, Generoso, and were at risk of going untended. Aged in tonneaux for twelve months.
    2018
    Aglianico
    Italy
    351
  10. Caggiano Aglianico Tauri 2023
    Caggiano Aglianico Tauri 2023

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    2023
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  11. Izway 'Angelo' Aglianico 2022
    Izway 'Angelo' Aglianico 2022

    The wine is named after Craig’s great mate, and our concreter to the stars, Angelo. After Ang and his team did such an outstanding job on our winery and cellar door construction, we thought it only fitting to name a wine after him made from an Italian grape variety!

    Pure and perfumed, the aromatics are classically Aglianico. Savoury spice and leather flow into red cherry and orange rind, with hints of clove and cinnamon. The hallmark tannin and acid profile of Aglianico is present, but with a depth and richness of texture which is coating and powerful, yet elegant, satiating, and moreish. IZWAY

    2022
    Aglianico
    Australia
    349
  12. Kuni Zakari Handago Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml
    Kuni Zakari Handago Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml

    Handago’ means Handa area/village/city where Kunizakari has been located since 1844.

    This Sake is made with 100% local rice from their contracted rice farmers. Delicate citrus tones on the nose, clean and light texture and Umami from the rice, fully flavoured with fresh grape fruitiness.

    ‘Karakuchi’ means dry and crisp, and this Sake has a beautifully dry, crisp and clean finish.

    Sake
    Japan
  13. Tengumai Yamahai Jikomi Junmai Sake 720ml
    Tengumai Yamahai Jikomi Junmai Sake 720ml
    This sake is classic Tengumai, made using Yamahai method. 'Jikomi' means 'procedure' or 'method'. This Junmai sake has been matured in tank more than 12 months. It has slight golden color, and full of flavour, complexity and good acidity.Yamahai is a very old and traditonal technique, and Tengumai have mastered this technique and it is reflected in this sake. Lots of spices, tumeric and even aged chese aromas. Rich and complex on the palate, with savoury, creamy, citrus characters, it has an incredibly long finish.
    Sake
    Japan
  14. Yomogi Kabosu Oka Brand Japanese Bermutto (Vermouth) 720ml
    Yomogi Kabosu Oka Brand Japanese Bermutto (Vermouth) 720ml

    Oka Kura is Junmai sake based, aromatized with four unique Japanese botanicals, and fortified with shochu. It is produced in Kumamoto, Japan, at the Tsutsumi Distillery. Oka Kura has a medium-light body with a round mouthfeel provided by the sake. You can very clearly taste the rice, yeast, yuzu, wormwood, and sansho. The combination of yuzu and yomogi creates a strong grapefruit backbone that dominates the palate beginning to end. 

    Oka Kura Bermutto is a uniquely Japanese take on the category of vermouth made from aromatised, shochu-fortified sake. Technically it's not a vermouth because it is not wine-based, but it works in cocktails as a vermouth should—as a botanically-infusing, low ABV modifier— that bridges a gap between sake, shochu, and vermouth.

    2019
    Sake
    Japan
  15. Fukuju Junmai 720ml
    Fukuju Junmai 720ml

    The name Fukuju is derived from one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology. Fukuju is a relatively small brewery, making artisan and craft sake. Current owner Yasafuku San is 13th generation.

    The house style is very elegant. The water in Nada/Kobe is called Miyamizu, and it is hard water by Japanese standards, full of minerals and is famous water in the ‘sake world’. Nada regional style is dry and has good grip with spiciness.

    Water’s influence is very significant in Sake style, and Fukuju use this Miyamizu as well as blending pure water (filtered soft water) to make particular style of Sake. They take ‘water’ seriously in making and developing new way of Sake making.

    Fukuju is traditional with a modern approach at the same time. Since the large earthquake in this area in 1995, they built their brewery which is Seismic structure, and are progressing to create ecofriendly and sustainable way of Sake making.

    The water in Nada/Kobe is called Miyamizu and is famous because it's full of minerals. Fukuju Junmai Sake is dry and has good grip with spiciness.

    Sake
    Japan
  16. Kitajima Yuzushu with Sea Salt 720ml
    Kitajima Yuzushu with Sea Salt 720ml
    Produced by the highly regarded Kitajima Sake Brewery. This Yuzushu uses all natural ingrediens and is made with Sake, sea salt and four times the the yuzu of of most regular yuzushu. It's rich and luxurious, concenetrated but wonderfully fresh and so distinctive. A PWS favourite!
    2019
    Sake
    Japan
  17. Kunizakari Nigori Chita Umeshu Sake 720ml
    Kunizakari Nigori Chita Umeshu Sake 720ml

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    Sake
    Japan
  18. Cantina Giardino Le Fole 2020
    Cantina Giardino Le Fole 2020

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    2019
    Aglianico
    Italy
  19. Kitajima Octopus of Shiga Bay Junmai Daijingo Sake 720ml
    Kitajima Octopus of Shiga Bay Junmai Daijingo Sake 720ml
    Named after the mythical octopus which is said to guard Shiga bay. This robust sake has a rich mix of fruit and savoury elements, up front is green melon, white peach and edamame leading to nougat and cream followed by savoury undertones of shitake mushroom, rice bran, and almonds with a hint of salt & pepper to close. An elegant, sessionable sake for both dining and imbibing.
    2019
    Sake
    Japan
  20. Cantina Giardino Le Fole 2019
    Cantina Giardino Le Fole 2019

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    2019
    Aglianico
    Italy
  21. Petilia 450V Taurasi 2015
    Petilia 450V Taurasi 2015
    An enticing nose of prune, walnut, eucalyptus and something like onion seed. Medium-to full-bodied with a layered texture of fruit and mild, spicy flavors that coat the still lightly firm but melting tannins, creating a very long, flavorful finish, where all the elements find common ground. Delicious. So tempting now, but will continue to improve. Best from 2023. JAMES SUCKLING
    2015
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  22. Kunizakari Grandma's Yuzushu Sake 720ml
    Kunizakari Grandma's Yuzushu Sake 720ml

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    Sake
    Japan
  23. Le Tertre du Lys dOr 2019
    Le Tertre du Lys dOr 2019

    Shimmers medium gold. Vibrant notes of toffee, ginger and baked pineapple aromas waft from the glass. It's still incredibly youthful with touches of honey starting to emerge adding another layer to the luscious palate. Spiced nectarines mix with subtle hints of marmalade and umami notes of white button mushrooms in the mouth, alongside ginger, toffee and apple tarte tatin flavours - it's intriguing and incredibly delicious. The finish is mouthwatering, a trickle of acidity cleanses on its way out. This generously sized bottle of Sauternes should be shared lavishly with friends and a plate of cheese. Don't hesitate here. GABRIELLE POY, PWS

     

    2019
    Dessert
    France
    481
  24. Hombo Shuzo Joto Chiran-Cha Umeshu (Green Tea Infused) 700ml
    Hombo Shuzo Joto Chiran-Cha Umeshu (Green Tea Infused) 700ml
    Umeshu is produced by infusing Ume fruit into Shochu. Green Tea flavour is added to achieve  refreshing character. The texture is smooth and is has well balanced sweetness and delicate  green tea tannin. Finishing is crisp and clean. It is refreshing to have chilled Umeshu straight or  over ice, or cold spring water. Or you can create any kind of beautiful Umeshu cocktail
    Sake
    Japan
  25. Kuni Zakari Koucha Umeshu (Black Tea Infused) 500ml
    Kuni Zakari Koucha Umeshu (Black Tea Infused) 500ml

    Black tea and Umeshu blended. Ume and tropical notes on the nose with almond character. Medium body Umeshu with a creamy texture, the palate shows clean sweetness and good quality black tea, tannin and clean acidity. The finish is clean. Chilled Umeshu straight, over ice,or cold spring water. Great for Umeshu cocktail.

    Sake
    Japan
  26. Dewazakura Omachi Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml
    Dewazakura Omachi Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml

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    Sake
    Japan
  27. Kenbishi Mizuho Junmai 720ml
    Kenbishi Mizuho Junmai 720ml
    Kenbishi is very classic – keeping same Sake making methods which involve Yamahai method and wild yeast. King of Sake rice ‘Yamadanishiki’ 100% used. ‘Mizuho’ means ‘ear of rice’, but in this case, Kenbishi meant it is ‘Junmai’. Blends of 2 YO to 8 YO tank aged Sake. Distinctive golden colour. Medium to full body. It shows honey, malt and nuts on nose. High in Umami and acidity. Texture is smooth and mouth coating warmth. Rich and complex on the palate with a crisp long finish.
    Sake
    Japan
  28. Caggiano Salae Domini 2022
    Caggiano Salae Domini 2022

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    2022
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  29. Willie Smiths Pommeau de Tasmanie 18.2%
    Willie Smiths Pommeau de Tasmanie 18.2%

    Aged in small apple brandy casks for over 12 months, this rich and generous liqueur is a result of blending pressed French and British heirloom apple varieties with our apple spirit.

    Complex and well-structured with baked apple and spice, balanced with firm tannins and cask influence.

    Our take on the traditional aperitif from North-West France – enjoy as such or serve with blue cheese or dessert. WILLIE SMITH

    NV
    Calvados
    France
  30. Colli di Lapio Taurasi Andrea 2017
    Colli di Lapio Taurasi Andrea 2017

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    2017
    Aglianico
    Italy
  31. Quintodecimo Aglianico Terra d'Eclano 2012
    Quintodecimo Aglianico Terra d'Eclano 2012

    I can't think of any other winemaker who has managed to tame the rustic qualities of Aglianco while at the same time expressing so much varietal character and pure nuance. ANTONIO GALLONI

    Terra d’Eclano is produced with grapes from five of our own separate vineyards entirely with Aglianico grapes. It is a seductive and elegant wine with complex aromas of berries, plums, licorice, and coffee. It has an enveloping structure with soft and silky tannins and a long finish with freshness and elegant mineral prevailing along with notes of balsamic and spices. The high complexity and the deep structure of Aglianico, grown directly in the vineyards, give terre d’eclano an extraordinary ability for long ageing in the bottle. QUINTODECIMO

    2012
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  32. Elena Fucci 'Titolo' Aglianico del Vulture 2018
    Elena Fucci 'Titolo' Aglianico del Vulture 2018

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    2018
    Aglianico
    Italy
    351
  33. Gaia Vinsanto 2012
    Gaia Vinsanto 2012

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    2012
    Assyrtiko, Dessert
    Greece
    479
  34. Kenbishi Zuisho Junmai 720ml
    Kenbishi Zuisho Junmai 720ml

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    Sake
    Japan
  35. Felsina Vin Santo 2015 375ml
    Felsina Vin Santo 2015 375ml

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    2013
    Dessert
    Italy
    495
  36. Quintodecimo Aglianico Terra d'Eclano 2021
    Quintodecimo Aglianico Terra d'Eclano 2021

    The 2021 Terra D'Eclano is remarkably expressive, with a vivid blend of wild strawberries, violets, lavender and hints of wet stone. It sweeps across the palate, wildly fresh and lifted with crisp wild berry fruits and perfumed inner florals. Tactile mineral tones form toward the close. The 2021 finishes long and staining yet energetic, with a gentle tug of fine tannins and a nuance of sour citrus. Wow. ERIC GUIDO

    The dark and seductive bouquet opens with blackberry jam, blueberries and peppery floral tones, which are found on the palate together with salty notes and a fine tannin. Its enormously silky texture and well-dosed concentration of black fruits are accompanied by a remarkable freshness that builds and builds until the endlessly long final. This lively and at the same time incredibly elegant red wine delights on the finish with minty herbs and flowers that could not be more seductive. With increasing years of ageing in the bottle, you can look forward to a few more positive surprises! LUCA GARDINI, superiore.de

    2021
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  37. Roger Groult Calvados 8yo Pays d'Auge 41% 700ml
    Roger Groult Calvados 8yo Pays d'Auge 41% 700ml

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    Calvados
    France
  38. Chateau Climens Sauternes 2003 750ml
    Chateau Climens Sauternes 2003 750ml
    Loads of honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and spice. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a refined, spicy character. Pretty wine. Masses of botrytis. This is refined and long, a racy wine compared with the power and muscle of so many others. Beauty among the beasts. 96 wine spectator
    2003
    Dessert
    France
    481
  39. Eisenstone d'OR Greenock Shiraz 2021
    Eisenstone d'OR Greenock Shiraz 2021

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    2019
    Aglianico
    Australia
    349
  40. Cidrerie du Leguer Eau de Vie de Cidre 700ml
    Cidrerie du Leguer Eau de Vie de Cidre 700ml

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    Calvados
    France
    449
  41. Adrien Camut Pays D'Auge Calvados 6yrs 700ml
    Adrien Camut Pays D'Auge Calvados 6yrs 700ml

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    Calvados
    France
    449
  42. Suduiraut 2010
    Suduiraut 2010

    Sauternes (1st Growth)

    The Chateau Suduiraut has a comparatively rich, botrytized bouquet with dried honey, pineapple and a touch of Seville orange marmalade, with exquisite definition and focus. The palate is well-balanced, with a viscous texture and a good level of botrytis, demonstrating fine minerality and tautness. Dried mango, quince and spice all interlace the focused finish, which is long in the mouth. Tasted against its peers, this has a higher level of intensity and focus. A superb follow-up to the sensational 2009.  ROBERT PARKER

    One of the sweeter wines of the vintage, but in fact with exactly the same residual as the usually more conservative Yquem, this has tremendous Suduiraut individuality, in its high tones of tensile fruit, all fresh and citrus, nothing heavy, yet ending very smooth and plush with nothing to stop it retaining this balance for many many years. A strong contender for Wine of the Vintage. BILL BLATCH, Bordeaux Gold

    2010
    Dessert
    France
    481
  43. Marco de Bartoli  Marsala Oro Superiore Riserva DOC Marsala Superiore (Grillo) 1988 500ml
    Marco de Bartoli Marsala Oro Superiore Riserva DOC Marsala Superiore (Grillo) 1988 500ml
    The 1988 Marsala Superiore Oro Riserva is a dark amber color with orange hues. It opens with a spice-box bouquet that takes all the confections of Autumn and Christmas blended with dried apricots, peaches and cedar shavings. It's silky smooth yet lifted and decidedly savory, with a burst of ground ginger and sour citrus complicating its remnants of tart orchard fruit. Butterscotch comes together with clove and golden raisin as the 1988 finishes impossibly long and potent. It shows just a touch of forgivable heat as suggestions of hazelnut linger on and on. More like a brown spirit than a wine, the 1988 is irresistible. ERIC GUIDO
    1988
    Dessert, Grillo
    Italy
    482
  44. Christian Drouin Calvados 1995 700ml
    Christian Drouin Calvados 1995 700ml

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    1995
    Calvados
    France
  45. Quintodecimo Taurasi Riserva Vigna Grande Cerzito 2017
    Quintodecimo Taurasi Riserva Vigna Grande Cerzito 2017
    The soil, created by ashes and pumices, is volcanic, without limestone, well drained, deep and with rough texture. These conditions allow an elevated availability of oxygen for the roots. The vineyard, situated at 440 metres of altitude with a slope of 15%, has a density of 5.000 plants per hectar and is cultivated with a cordon spur training system. Vigna Grande Cerzito is characterized by refined flavours of cherry, plum and chocolate and by a full and delicate structure. Great longevity, it becomes even more delicate and elegant with the passing of the years complementing with fresh notes of mint, eucalyptus and incense. LUIGI MOIO, quintodecimo
    2017
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  46. Marco de Bartoli Marsala Vergine Riserva DOC Marsala (Grillo) 1988 500ml
    Marco de Bartoli Marsala Vergine Riserva DOC Marsala (Grillo) 1988 500ml
    The only vergine riserva ever made by de Bartoli who was encouraged to try this style by Berry Bros and Rudd
    The 1988 Marsala Vergine Riserva mixes amber with red hues, lifting up dusty and savory with notes of cave-aged gouda, quince, baked apple and clove. With time in the glass, it gains in volume, evolving to show rich dark chocolates and dried roses. There are depths of texture here, yet it's wonderfully balanced by vibrant acidity as salted caramel and exotic spices wash across the palate, leaving a coating of mineral-drenched orchard fruits under an air of burnt sugar and tobacco. The experience goes on and on, as minutes can go by, and you're still not just tasting but feeling the 1988's glycerol heft lingering incredibly long. This edition of the Vergine Riserva was bottled in 2019, which is stated on the front label. ERIC GUIDO

    Toasted hazelnuts, mahogany, hard cheese touches, toast and spice. Touch of sweet fruit to enter, then toasted hazelnut and walnut. Spice, some chew, with a very long, pain d'épices and toasted hazelnut finish. Salty tang. 19% TIM JACKSON MW
    1988
    Dessert, Grillo
    Italy
    482
  47. Quintodecimo Taurasi Riserva Vigna Grande Cerzito 2019
    Quintodecimo Taurasi Riserva Vigna Grande Cerzito 2019

    Darkly floral and intense, the 2019 Taurasi Riserva Vigna Grande Cerzito slowly awakens in the glass with a display of crushed blackberries, incense and exotic spice, complicated by hints of flowery undergrowth. This is like pure silk on the palate, polished and cool-toned in feel, with a balsamic tinge to its ripe red and black fruits. Its tannins come forward through the finish, long and staining, leaving an echo of licorice and spice to linger on and on. ERIC GUIDO

    …ripe dark fruits complemented by spiced oranges, sage and mint with a hint of green olive. On the palate, velvety textures are contrasted by cooling acids, while polished black fruits wash over the senses, leaving a mix of salty minerals and fine tannins with a hint of violet flowers. The finish is long, packed with masses of ripe blackberries, plums and sweet herbal tones, but also perfectly structured and, for all its youthfulness, very balanced and harmonious. Luigi Moio and his team have interpreted this vintage brilliantly and once again set new standards with this single-vineyard Aglianico. LUCA GARDINI, superiore.de

     

    2019
    Aglianico
    Italy
    363
  48. Quintodecimo Taurasi Riserva Vigna Quintodecimo 2017
    Quintodecimo Taurasi Riserva Vigna Quintodecimo 2017
    The soil is made up of expandable clay rocks very rich in limestone. The vineyard, situated at 420 metres of altitude with a slope of 25%, is cultivated with a cordon spur training system and has a density of 5.000 plants per hectar. Vigna Quintodecimo is a fine balance of small fruits, floreal notes and spices. Seductive class and aromatic intensity is complemented by savory tannins and well expressed in a profound and refined style. It is a wine of extraordinary richness and elegance that reaches its peak within the first twenty years and still retains its character for many years after. LUIGI MOIO, quintodecimo
    2017
    Aglianico
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