Italy
Italy, known as the "Land of Wine," is celebrated for its exquisite range of fine wines. With a winemaking history dating back thousands of years and a diverse array of terroirs, Italy offers a remarkable collection of wines that delight the senses and captivate wine enthusiasts worldwide.
In Tuscany, famous vineyards like Antinori, Marchesi di Frescobaldi, and Tenuta San Guido have become synonymous with excellence. Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello showcase the region's mastery in crafting complex, age-worthy, and expressive wines. Piedmont is home to legendary vineyards like Gaja, Vietti, and Marchesi di Barolo. The region's iconic wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, epitomize power, elegance, and longevity. These wines boast flavors of red fruit, floral notes, earthy undertones, and firm tannins. Veneto, renowned for its sparkling Prosecco wines, is also famous for Amarone della Valpolicella. Vineyards like Allegrini and Quintarelli produce exceptional Amarone wines with concentrated flavors of dark fruit, spices, and a velvety texture. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, offers a different yet captivating expression of Italian wines. Vineyards like Planeta, Donnafugata, and Tasca d'Almerita craft remarkable wines from indigenous grape varieties such as Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. These wines exhibit intense fruit flavors, vibrant acidity, and a unique volcanic minerality.
These are just a few examples of the renowned vineyards and wines Italy has to offer. From the northern regions of Piedmont and Veneto to the central regions of Tuscany and Umbria, and down to the southern regions of Sicily and Puglia, Italy's wine regions are a treasure trove of exceptional wines. Experience the allure of Italian wines and immerse yourself in the rich history, diverse terroirs, and passionate winemaking that define the Italian wine scene. Whether you're sipping a prestigious Barolo, a refined Brunello di Montalcino, a refreshing Prosecco, or a bold Nero d'Avola, Italian wines promise a journey of flavors and a celebration of Italy's winemaking heritage.
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The Conti Attems Chardonnay 2021 is a sublime offering from the renowned Attems estate, situated in the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia, one of Italy's premium wine regions. This sumptuous white wine encapsulates the vineyard's commitment to tradition, cultivated with meticulous vineyard techniques that retain the terroir's unique characteristics.
The Chardonnay grapes are gently hand-harvested, carefully selected and fermented in steel, favouring pure fruit flavours over heavy oak-alteration. The result is a wine of refinement-- a vibrant, aromatic nose of ripe peach and intriguing mineral notes, underpinned by a delicate acidity on the palate.
Continuing the Attems legacy, Conti Attems Chardonnay 2021 is an embodiment of the vineyard's innovative spirit combined with a deep respect for its rich history. Exhibiting a complexity that intrigues the senses and an elegance that lingers, this Chardonnay is a testament to the mastery of the Attems winemakers.
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Unveiling the exquisite brilliance of Italian winemaking tradition, the Conti Attems Ribolla Gialla 2022 is a testament to craftsmanship and quality. Originating from Friuli Venezia Giulia region, this white wine has a rich legacy rooted in the Attems family's passion for viticulture, celebrated for over a millennium.
The Conti Attems Ribolla Gialla 2022 has been delicately crafted from Ribolla Gialla grapes, hand-picked at the precise moment of ripeness to ensure optimum sweetness. Vinification takes place in stainless steel under controlled temperatures to preserve its distinctive floral and fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine matures briefly on the lees to enhance its complexity and texture.
This vibrant, golden straw-hued wine exudes an intoxicating bouquet of acacia flowers, ripe golden apples, and a hint of almond. Its well-balanced flavour profile is underpinned by a lively acidity and mineral notes, making it an ideal accompaniment for Mediterranean dishes. Experience the refinement and elegance of Conti Attems Ribolla Gialla 2022 today.
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Emblematic of its Friulian roots, the esteemed Conti Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a veritable symphony of flavours. Crafted in Italy's renowned Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, this distinguished vino benefits from the nuanced climate with its optimal mix of warm days and cool nights. The outgrowth is an impeccably structured sauvignon blanc, redolent with aromatic delights.
Hailing from Conti Attems, a revered house celebrated for its commitment to exceptional winemaking, this sauvignon blanc is carefully hewn from meticulously-tended vineyards, ensuring unparalleled quality. The winemakers' dedication to excellence is discernibly present in the wine's expressive and complex character
The Conti Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2022 boasts vibrant flavours of aromatic herbs, ripe citrus, and nuanced mineral threads. The palate is greeted with sapid, full, harmonious, and persistent tastes. Graced with excellent balance and a grand finish, it's an iconic choice for both casual sips and elite gatherings.
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Intricately crafted in the renowned winemaking region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, the Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2010 is an exquisite reflection of terroir-driven elegance. This distinctive white wine, product of the visionary Joško Gravner, is revered for its complex, yet harmonious, blend of power and refinement. Truly a testament to the purity and integrity of this indigenous grape variety.
Gravner's traditional and bold approach towards wine-making stands out. The Ribolla Gialla 2010 is meticulously fermented in Georgian qvevri, bringing an earthy structure to the vivacious citrus and stone fruit notes. Each bottle undergoes extended maceration and maturation, unveiling a rich, deep hue and superbly integrated tannins. Following Gravner's biodynamic principles, no chemical additives are used, empowering the natural elements to shape the wine's character.
Investing in a bottle of Gravner Josko Ribolla Gialla 2010 ensures an experience of exalting depth and transcendent longevity, encompassing the finest aspects of artisanal Italian viticulture.
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The Gravner Venezia Giulia Rujno 2008 is the magnum opus of iconic winemaker, Josko Gravner. Crafted in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of North-Eastern Italy, this extraordinary white wine embodies the Gravner philosophy of minimal intervention. The grapes are macerated carefully in Georgian amphorae buried underground, followed by ageing in large oak barrels, delivering a distinct complexity. The 2008 Rujno is a captivating blend of Ribolla and Sauvignon Blanc, rendering an intoxicating aroma of ripe orchard fruits and wildflowers, underpinned by a mineral sharpness. On the palate, it resonates with a full-bodied robustness, textured tannins and a searingly pure finish. Gravner Venezia Giulia Rujno 2008 is more than a wine, it’s a revelation of nature’s raw beauty captured in a bottle, an exemplary testament to Gravner's commitment to biodynamic principles. Offering an unparalleled sensory experience, it stands as a beacon of wine craftsmanship.
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Meticulously crafted in the ethereal vineyards of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the Jermann Pinot Grigio 2021 emanates an exquisite blend of savoury magnificence and fruity elegance. Silvio Jermann, famed for his unwavering dedication towards quality and innovation, has impressively harmonised tradition with inventiveness in this mesmerising golden vintage. The selective hand-picked grapes undergo a soft pressing, preserving their inherent characteristics. These are followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, thus ensuring the perfect balance between aromas and flavours.
On the nose, the Jermann Pinot Grigio 2021 unveils an enchanting bouquet of tropical fruits, rich almonds, and gentle spices. The palate experiences a magnificent interplay between intense fruitiness and subtle hints of minerals, resulting in a long, dry and harmonious finish. A superb companion to diverse gastronomic delights, this prestigious white wine is a testament to Italy's authentic winemaking artistry.
Discover the refined eloquence and layered complexity of the Jermann Pinot Grigio 2021, and let it elevate your sensory journey to sublime heights.
HK$2,345.00 -
In the realm of fine wines, the Jermann Where Dreams have no end 2021 stands anticipatively atop, crafted with an expertly curated blend of Chardonnay and other undisclosed varieties. Cultivated in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, known for superior wine production, this bottling captures a distinct nobility that only Jermann vineyards can properly tender.
The vintner, Silvio Jermann, has extended an ancestral tradition of winemaking since 1881. Utilising a mix of old oak and steel vinification, this treatment imparts an age-worthy complexity into every bottle. Ensuring qualitative consistency, Jermann applies meticulous vineyard selection, securing only the most expressive of varietals.
The 'Jermann Where Dreams have no end 2021' bottling offers an opulent nose of floral and citrus hints, balanced by a textural palette. With graceful acidity accompanying its full-bodied character, this wine exemplifies a harmonious marriage of tradition and innovation. An immaculate choice for fine wine enthusiasts who appreciate nuanced depth and sophistication.
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Edi Kante is a pioneer when it comes to the indigenous grape Vitovska, which is grown just across the border in Slovenia. The soil here in the Carso is ferrous-rich and chalky. 2016 was a balanced vintage for these 20-year-old vines, and the wine was fermented and aged in oak for 12 months to create a delicate and silky wine with lime, lemon juice and gypsum powder on the nose and a light and super- refreshing acidity in the mouth.HK$1,425.00