Spain's La Mancha region brings to mind El Greco and Don Quixote, not world-class wine or food. Adolfo Munoz, the influential chef and restaurant, is helping to change that. The Bodega Vinedos Cigarral de Santa Maria,a country house in Toledo, was founded in 1997 by Adolfo. The estate covers an area of seven hectares around the main building where the small bodega or winery and the fam...

Alkoomi, from local Frankland River Aboriginal dialect means ‘the place we chose’ - the Alkoomi Wines vineyard site was expertly chosen and produces great wines like this one. In the glass: Dense red purple. On the nose: Strong black cherry with hints of regional herb.  On the palate: Very solid palate with super-ripe black fruits and immense tannin support. Everything ...

Malbec is Argentina's signature grape variety. This is an excellent example made from grapes grown in the foothills of the Andes, one of the most favoured areas for cultivating grapes in Argentina. Ripe bramble and spicy blackberry notes on the nose are echoed on the richly textured palate, with hints of vanilla oak and balanced acidity on the finish. Ideal with grilled red meats or spicy p...

Malbec is Argentina's signature grape variety. This is an excellent example made from grapes grown in the foothills of the Andes, one of the most favoured areas for cultivating grapes in Argentina. Ripe bramble and spicy blackberry notes on the nose are echoed on the richly textured palate, with hints of vanilla oak and balanced acidity on the finish. Ideal with grilled red meats or spicy p...

Vine cultivation: Guyot. Vineyard: 25 years old vineyard, Cru “Bricco San Giuliano” in the village of Neive at about 400 mt above sea level. Exposure: southwest. Soil: clay/limestone soil. Vinification: soft pressing, temperature controlled alcohol fermentation for 10-15 days. Aging: aged for 2 years: 90% in 25-30hl French oak casks “...

This wine is made entirely from Nebbiolo grapes grown in Barbaresco's prestigious Rabajà vineyard, located in the Langhe hills just to the south of Cortese’s winery. To achieve the perfect structural balance, the wine is aged for twenty months in a combination of new and seasoned Slavonian and French oak casks, then bottled and cellared for an additional&nbs...

TASTING NOTES Ruby red with violet reflections. The nose reveals a vinous, floral scent of ripe fruit with spicy notes due to the passage in wood. On the palate it is full and harmonious, with excellent persistence. PAIRINGS For the whole meal, given its versatility and roundness, it goes well with a wide variety of dishes, for example fried or b...

Transparent and of extreme beauty with a superb alcohol which opens a painting of perfumes.Ripe fruits, vanilla and mint. Rich with a good balance between acid and tannic, long finish. Food pairing : Roasted and deep fried poultry, blue cheese. Meat Lasagna and pizza. Suckling pig .

This has unusual aromas evoking wild herbs, rose, pine resin, mountain hay and smoke, with a vegetal note. The elegantly structured palate offers cranberry, pomegranate, licorice, grilled celery and a hint of tobacco alongside fine-grained tannins. Red in color with ruby highlights in color.   Floral aromas of rose petals along with perfectly ripe red...

  Villa Arvedi Amarone is produced in the hills of Valpantena, the only “cru” denomination in the whole Valpolicella area. Villa Arvedi is another example of Bertani’s traditional dedication to producing Amarone, with this modern and well balanced Amarone. New fermentation techniques and traditional drying techniques give this wine an elegant balance of exub...

  Colour: Deep purplish red. Nose: Explosion of primary aromas with complex and persistent nuances of black fruit and toasted notes of new wood. Palate: Great intensity and structure, it offers a balanced pass in the mouth with sweet tannins and fresh acidity. Food Matches: This wine pairs well with red meats, legumes and vegetables dishes. Ageing: 12 months in French a...

COLOUR Deep purplish red. NOSE Explosion of primary aromas with complex and persistent nuances of black fruit and toasty notes of new wood. PALATE Great intensity and structure. A balanced pass in the mouth with sweet tannins and fresh acidity. FOOD PAIRING This wine pairs well with red meats, legumes and vegetables dishes. Ageing: 8 months in French and American oak