We only include exceptional wines in our catalog; we tasted them and have a
first hand knowledge of the producer and its process.
We took our selection based on our personal opinion and first-palate
tasting. We took in consideration the awards, honors,
and medals won in the country of production. We completely ignore
the numerical scores of wines and favorable articles published outside the
country of production, since they only consider some of the wines that are
actually imported to the specific country.
( Sólo incluimos en nuestro catalogo vinos excepcionales,
los catamos y conocemos personalmente al productor y el proceso de producción.
Basamos nuestra selección en nuestra opinión personal y degustación. Tomamos
en consideración los premios medallas y reconocimientos obtenidos por el vino
en el país de su producción. Ignoramos completamente las puntuaciones y artículos favorables que publican fuera
del país de producción, dado que consideran algunos de los vinos que
actualmente se importan a un país especifico.)
The villages, the terracotta roofed houses and the absurdly hummocky hills have changed little since the days when Leonardo da Vinci painted them. Together with its undulating hills of olives, pines, and vines, plus odd Michelangelo, Tuscany is Italy’s wine powerhouse.
Tuscany Italian wines that could be realistically compared to the best French wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Chianti is made with Sangiovese- or it always was, until winemakers started to add Cabernet, Merlot and the like.
The
Castle of Monte Rinaldi, situated in the commune of Radda in Chianti, in the
center of the historic zone of Classical Chianti, is near an ancient Etruscan
track. This historic site is mentioned in a document (written in December 1010),
which refers to "the Count Gottifredo Gotizo, of Longobard stock and a
gentleman of Monte Rinaldi."
The castle remained intact until 1268. After their victory in the battle of Montaperti (in 1260), the Sienese destroyed the surrounding wall, the main tower and three residences of the castle. It sustained further destruction by the Germans during World War II. Today a part of the castle remains, surrounded by ancient houses, characteristic of villages in our area.
Since 1961, the castle of Monterinaldi has been the center of the Agricola Monterinaldi. It is operated from the company's office at La Pesanella, which is situated a few hundred meters from the castle and is owned by the Ciampi family.
Through the years this scene has gradually changed as
man's requirements have changed. Today sharecroppers no longer manage the land
and wheat growing has almost disappeared. Consumers now prefer more natural
products of high quality. As a result the old vineyards in most cases have been
replaced with specialized installations, dedicated exclusively to the
cultivation of grapes. Actualy the Agricola Monterinaldi is an innovative
firm in the area of wine production.
The "Chianti Classico" wine, produced in the true
historical center of the Chianti region, is one of few Italian wines with the
highest guaranty of origin, the 'Denominazione di origine controllata e
garantita" (D.O.C.G.).
It consists of a combination of up to four different vines - Sangiovese,
Canaiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia - originating from vineyards situated in the
Commune of Radda in Chianti, which results in the production of a richly
perfumed, slightly tannic wine which is suitable for long-term aging.
The bottles bear the Black Rooster trademark which guarantees their autenticity
abd confirms that the wine has been controlled and approved by the Consorzio di
Tutela del Chianti Classico ( Consortium for the Protection of the Chianti
Classico).
The Chianti Classico Riserva "Castello di Monterinaldi" is
made with grapes originating from an even more rigorous selection, which is
necessary to obtain a more prestigious quality which is also particularly
suitable for long-term aging.
In order to obtain the special denomination of "Riserva" from
the Consorzio di Tutela, the wine must be aged for at least 2 years; it is aged
in the cellars of the farm in oak casks and is the refined in bottled for at
least 3 months.
Our criteria are even stricter since our wine is aged for at least 3 years and
refined in bottles for at least 6 months.
The Chianti Classico Riserva Monterinaldi is produced with grapes whoch come
from Sangiovese, Canaioli, Trebbiano and Malvasia vineyards situated in the
Commune of Radda in Chianti.
PESANELLA
"SUPER TUSCAN" RED WINE
It is an excellent wine which is to be savored; produced in limited quantities
in our vineyards situated in Radda in Chianti. After the accurate selection
during the grape harvest, the Sangiovese and Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes processed
separately. After the fermentation phase, Slavonian oak casks and 225-liter
barriques are used for a 2 years storage.
Finally, after bottling, the wine is refined for at least 2 years and,
therefore, the bottles of Pesanella are not available until 4 years after the
grape harvest.
The bottle must be kept at room temperature and opened at least 2 hours
before serving.
Pesanella
1993 received a Gold Medal in
occasion of the International Wine Contest 'Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
1999'.
The Veneto is a huge area, stretching from the Adriatic Sea Island to Lake Garda, from the peaks of the Dolomites in the north to the flat Po Valley in the south. It has been making wine for centuries and is the Italian wine industry’s commercial center.
Fossaluzza
Giovanni & sons' D.O.C. Located in Saletto di Breda, in the Veneto
region producing
these wines: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Pinot, White Pinot,
Chardonnay, Pinot Griogio (gris), Prosecco. Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC)
Merlot. The bunches of these grapes are long and pyramid shaped with a very thick blue-black purple skin. This wine is full bodied. It has a strong colour and a slightly grassy flavour. When young its fragrance reminds raspberry. Throughout ageing it acquires a dry flavour with a refined bouquet.
Cabernet. The bunches of these grapes are long cylindrical and lobed with small and dark red grapes having a strong flavor. This grapes must ferment slowly among the skins for 10-12 days at controlled temperatures in order to maintain the essential features of the wine. This wine has a strong personality and a marked body. It was a winy, persistent and pleasant bouquet.
Pinot Grigio. The bunches of these grapes are small, cylindrical, compact grey, similar to those of the "Traminer", but with much smaller grapes. The wine can be white or rosè. However, while today's fashion calls for rosè, when white, it offers greater elegance and finesse. Fruity when young, it assumes a wide bouquet of dry straw and roasted almonds.
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