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Enjoy in a cozy group: The Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella is a very impressive red wine. It is complex, impressive, proud and regally elegant. A top Italian wine that has a lot of depth and structure at the same time. The taste is fruity with diverse hints of fine spices. It is also very well balanced and has a high aging potential. Even top-class star tasters like James Suckling rave about it: "This opens beautifully to reveal violets, blueberries, licorice, citrus, oyster shell and orange rind. So velvety and polished, but with real depth and structure. Medium-to full-bodied with delightful fruit and a long finish. Drink in 2021 but already so satisfying." The bouquet of this dark red sparkling Italian wine smells of plums, blueberries, cherries, violets, licorice, coffee and orange rind. All of these aromas are underlined by velvety tannins. The Costasera is very harmonious and has a high aging potential. The Masi winery sets the bar very high for other Amarones with this wine. The reason for this is the great skill of the Masi team itself. The cellar masters carried out the appassimento process with the utmost care. This is necessary for a great Amarone and requires a lot of experience. The technique involves placing the grapes of the Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella varieties on shelves to dry after harvest. This serves to concentrate the berry ingredients and gives the dry wine a correspondingly strong intensity. This quiet giant from Masi is therefore rightly in a league with the great wines of Italy such as Brunello, Barolo or Bolgheri.

Mouton Cadet in organic quality If you haven't had the Mouton Cadet in your glass yet, you should definitely try this famous Bordeaux wine. Especially in the organic version! The Mouton Cadet Bio Rouge is the first organically certified cuvée from the traditional Rothschild house. The grapes come 100 percent from organic plots and are harvested very carefully. After vinification, the wine rests for 16 months to harmonize its taste. It then shimmers in the glass in a deep, dark ruby ​​red. The nose is invitingly fruity. Notes of fresh blackberries and blueberries follow on the palate. The fruit is accompanied by a fine spice and gentle tannins, which make the wine very round and glide over the tongue with a beautiful aftertaste. Completely sustainable - that is the overall concept of this Mouton Cadet. Sealed with a natural cork, the paper for the labels also comes from sustainable forestry. The bottle is made of recycled lightweight glass and the capsule is also the first of its kind to be recyclable. Organic and that's it. That's the motto of this wine. We think it's a complete success!

Portuguese master class The port city of Porto, located at the mouth of the Douro, gave its name to what is probably the most famous wine in the world. The wine, which has been highly prized in England since the middle of the 17th century, is shipped from there. Its growing area is about 100 kilometers upstream in the upper Douro valley. 80 different grape varieties thrive on heat-storing slate soils on the steep slopes, of which up to 40 varieties are approved for port wine production. Today, modern cellar technology ensures gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation, which is stopped after two to three days by adding wine distillate. Osborne White Port, made exclusively from white grapes, is left to ferment until a slight residual sugar content is reached before wine distillate is added, resulting in a light golden, delicately sweet aperitif port.The young wine is stored in the vineyards over the winter, and in the spring it is taken downstream to Vila Nova de Gaia, opposite Porto, where Osborne, like all famous port wine houses, has its "lodges". There the wine matures for three years in wooden barrels before bottling.Like most port wines, Osborne White Port is a cuvée made from wines from different locations and vintages, so that a consistent quality is achieved over the years.

This 10 Years Old Tawny Port from Qunita dos Murças matures for 10 years in oak barrels, which gives it its amber color. It has a wide range of aromas to offer: nutty notes of hazelnuts and almonds as well as figs and vanilla come to the fore. The taste of the tawny is very soft, thanks to the residual sweetness that it retains. It is elegant, with a well-balanced acidity. This wonderful pleasure has a long finish that is worth remembering. A port wine that leaves nothing to be desired. To make the port wine, the grapes are harvested, de-stemmed and crushed. This is traditionally done in so-called "lagares", granite troughs in which the grapes are gently crushed on foot. The must then ferments in barrels until the fermentation is stopped with the addition of wine distillate. This is what sets the port wine apart and gives it a higher alcohol and sugar content than normal wines. This tawny is then aged for at least 10 years. Like many other ports, this is a cuvée of different wines, from different locations and vintages, so that it continuously maintains its quality.

Exclusive wine enjoyment with power and depth: Why is this complex and full-bodied red wine called "The Phantom"? The name can certainly be traced back to its exclusivity: only one barrique barrel of this vintage was vinified. So you should be all the more pleased to be able to taste this single-varietal Grenache from the Swartland. Deep purple in the glass, the red wine exudes a brilliant bouquet of blackberries and plums as well as notes of cherry, currant and sweet liquorice. Developing for hours, it delights with its variety of aromas and its depth. The elegant combination of dominant fruit and refreshing acidity makes "The Phantom" a lively red wine with good balance and an invigorating drinking flow. With its subtle vanilla and cocoa aromas, which developed during the 16-month maturation period in oak, this wine enchants right up to the finish, the complexity of which lingers for a long time. The bottom line is: This Phantom is a South African rarity and a top recommendation!

A Vino Nobile as you wish With the Tenuta Calimaia Vino Nobile di Montepulciano you can enjoy a masterful red wine full of history. The Frescobaldi family once provided the mayor of Montepulciano in the 14th century. With this wine they celebrate their return to the prestigious wine region. It is perfect for cozy evenings for two or as an accompaniment to a sumptuous meal with friends and family. The vineyards of the Tenuta Calimaia are located in a historic growing area that is considered one of the best for the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Here the grapes grow on loamy soils where they develop rich tannins and ripe fruit aromas. After the selective harvest, the grapes are gently pressed and vinified in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The cuvée, made from 90 percent Sangiovese and 10 percent complementary grape varieties, then matures for 24 months in 50-hectoliter oak barrels. The great effort pays off. The bouquet alone invites you to indulge in notes of red fruits, herbs such as sage and lavender, and finely spicy aromas of cocoa. In the mouth, this Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is extremely powerful with a beautiful freshness and elegant acidity. Fruity aromas of raspberries and currants characterize the taste, which is structured by silky tannins. The finish is long and precise. - That's exactly how we want a Vino Nobile. Bravissimo!

Super Superiore! When you hear the name "Asti", do you first think of the famous Asti Spumante, the sweet, white sparkling wine from Piedmont? Then you might be surprised to learn that the vineyards around the city of Asti are largely planted with red wine. The Barbera grape variety clearly sets the tone here. And not just in terms of area. Since 2008, Barbera d'Asti has had the status of a DOCG region, the highest Italian level for quality wines. But that's not all: A Barbera d'Asti Superiore, such as the one produced by the Villa Pani winery, goes one step further in terms of quality... "A Barbera d'Asti requires four months of maturation, whereas a Barbera d'Asti Superiore matures for at least 14 months," explains Stella Grasso. The young winemaker heads up red wine production at Villa Pani and, as a true Piedmontese, is very familiar with the region's peculiarities. "To give the wine more depth and flavor, our Superiore is stored for the full 14 months in small 225-liter barriques. The typical cherry fruit of the Barbera also comes out even better," Stella is sure. In fact, her ruby-red Superiore with its powerful fruit aromas invites you to enjoy it straight away. Piedmont cherry, plum, violet, basil and fine spices characterize the scent. On the palate you feel the stately body and great harmony. Juicy, finely structured and long-lasting, this Barbera d'Asti Superiore is one thing above all: super! Try its excellent quality on its own, with pasta, mature cheese or spicy dishes from the grill.

The best of tradition and modernity When we talk about highly individual wines with strong character, we quickly end up with Barolo. The combination of light red color, fine fruit, strong structure and enormous storage capacity is simply unique in the world of wine. It is no wonder that the impressive wines from the small municipality of the same name in Piedmont enjoy great fame. The Villa Pani Barolo from winemaker Stella Grasso provides you with a modern taste of its highest class. Stella has known the vineyards of Piedmont since she was a child. She comes from Canelli, which is about 30 kilometers east of the Barolo region. She studied oenology in Alba before heading out into the wide world. In Australia, Stella then became acquainted with a very modern, international red wine style, which she has been incorporating into the Villa Pani winery since she returned home. She matures the Barolo in barriques for an extra long time. "Unlike the large barrels, the small barrique gives the wine more of its soft wood aromas. This makes the taste rounder and the sometimes somewhat prickly Barolo accessible a little earlier," explains Stella. The Barolo from Villa Pani is stored in barriques for an impressive 38 months before it is bottled.The wine appears very classic in the glass: a light garnet red sparkles at you. The typical cherry fruit and fine spice notes are immediately present on the nose, accompanied by delicate caramel aromas. On the tongue, the Barolo then positions itself with a powerful body and juicy tartaric acid. In fact, the structure is very polished, despite the present tannins. The long finish reveals fine vanilla notes.The young Stella, that much is clear after tasting, combines tradition and modernity in the best way in this Barolo. See for yourself and try this wonderful red wine both on its own and with strong dishes with truffles and mature cheese.

Apulia with a difference Apulia - but not Primitivo! With this short formula, the Virgolato invites explorers and lovers of full-bodied red wines to a new wine experience. Because Primitivo may be on everyone's lips, but "Virgolato" is the wine of the moment! Why this is so is clear to anyone who has tried this wine slightly chilled. That is when the advantages of this Rosso come into their own. Fresh fruit and an elegant body nestle against the palate. Juicy, cherry-like and subtly spicy, the Virgolato rolls along the tongue and is soft and balanced. No wonder, since the three old southern Italian grape varieties Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Nero di Troia were brought into perfect harmony. With this wine, amazement is simply allowed. Because so much fruit and freshness is quite unusual for a red wine - especially at this moderate price. Try for yourself what Apulia can taste like and enjoy the Virgolato at 12 to 14 degrees simply on its own or with delicious grilled dishes.

Taste the terroir: Burgenland is known beyond Austria's borders for its first-class Blaufränkisch. The Wohlmuth Blaufränkisch Neckenmarkt once again provides the delicious reason for this. When producing this dry red wine, the Wohlmuth family places great value on honest manual work in the vineyard and careful processing in the cellar. The grapes come from historic vines on steep slopes that the winemaking family has been cultivating for generations. Mixed soils with proportions of clay, shell limestone and loess also give the Wohlmuth Blaufränkisch Neckenmarkt its very own characteristics. The wine is aged in used barrique barrels. In the glass, this Blaufränkisch appears in a dark ruby ​​garnet with violet reflections. Dark, fully ripe berry aromas, among which the blackberry note typical of Blaufränkisch stands out in particular, pamper the nose. The aromas of juicy berries, combined with a fine spice, also dominate the palate. Velvety, well-rounded tannins caress the palate before a berry-accented finish completes the wine. The Wohlmuth Blaufränkisch Neckenmarkt is convincing across the board and makes connoisseurs' hearts beat faster. Be sure to try it with spicy game dishes.