REDS
Selezione d'ottobre DOC
Matasci
100% Merlot (blend of selected grapes from various vignards in the region).
Maceration lasting a few days at a controlled temperature.Ruby red color. Fresh and fruity on the nose. Harmonious and balanced on the palate. Pleasant, undemanding wine.
Pairs well with pasta, risottos and white meats.
Irti Colli IGT
Settemaggio
100% Merlot
The grapes originate exclusively from our vineyards and represent the essence of the Ticino Sopraceneri 'terroir' (specific subregion with its particular soil composition).
Ruby colour, with notes of cherry, plum and blueberry on the nose. Smooth, harmonious and fresh on the palate.
A very well-balanced wine too, thanks to its silky tannins.
Pairs well with appetisers such as charcuterie and cheeses, as well as pastas with meat-based sauces and meaty dishes. Best consumed within 2-3 years of bottling
Sassariente Ticino DOC
Matasci
100% Merlot
The grapes that this wine is made from come from selected vineyards on the right bank of the Ticino River at the foot of Mount Sassariente. It is produced by prolonged maceration for several days on the skins.Garnet red colour. On the nose it has hints of wild berries and spicy notes. On the palate it is a full-bodied wine, harmonious with solid tannins. Pairs well with roasts, game meat, red meat and cheese.
Oro Rosso DOC
Agriloro
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Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon, Gamaret, Syrah and Pinot Nero are present in this blend. Each grape variety contributes with its own characteristics to the creation of an elegant wine of good complexity, accentuated by a short passage in barrique. The vinification is deliberately set to enhance the fruity notes and to ensure its pleasantness even at a young age.
On the palate it showcases its elegance and its discreetly tannic hints. It is a wine of medium structure and lively acidity. Pairs well with any mains and cheeses.
Gamedio IGT
Settemaggio
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Blend of Galotta and other PiWi resistant red varieties.
These resistant varieties, as well as being resistant to the most common grape diseases (downy mildew and powdery mildew), they also boast high oenological quality. Galotta is a new variety created in Changins (Swiss enology School), a hybrid of Acellotta x Gamay.
Purple color; the aromas of this wine are naturally different from all others, as the varieties we use are not traditional. This wine features notes of fresh red berry fruit (raspberry, strawberry and cherry). Smooth, fresh, fine and elegant on the palate. Pairs with charcuterie and white meat dishes such as turkey, chicken or rabbit.
Roncaia Riserva Ticino DOC
Vinatieri
100% Merlot
Classic vinification in 5000-litre wooden barrels, followed by 18-month refinement in barrique. Intense ruby red colour with purple highlights. A complex wine characterised by strong fruity aromas of cherries, blackberries and blueberries. Followed by herbaceous notes of hay, spices such as cloves and pepper, tobacco and vanilla. On the palate it is enveloping, with well-integrated tannins and excellent acidity. The finish is long lasting and persistent (in a good way).
Sirio Ticino DOC Barricato
Matasci
100% Merlot
Fermentation of 15 days in stainless steel vats at a maximum temperature of 26°C followed by a maturation process in 225-liter French oak barriques of first and second passage for at least 12 months.Deep ruby red color with garnet reflections. Delicate “boisé” notes accompany intense hints of ripe red and dark fruits. On the palate it has a solid structure, with persistent and velvety tannins. The finish is intense and long with a marked pleasantness and fullness to each sip.Pairs well with roasted lamb, red and game meat alike as well as with medium aged cheeses.
Vindala IGT
Settemaggio
Merlot, Carminoir e Marselan blend.This grapes come from the old vineyards on the hill of Monte Carasso. The age of these trees, which are 45 to 50 years old, together with their limited yield of 600 gr/m2, results in an excellent raw material. Alcoholic fermentation and subsequent 30-day maceration. The grapes are left ripening on the vine, then they are harvested and left to dry for two weeks till 15-18% of their initial weight is lost. Maturation in 225-litre French oak barrels for 24 months before bottling. Deep ruby red colour; this wine boasts very complex aromas. You will find notes of blackcurrant, blueberry, violet, rose, nutmeg, fern and citron, with a long and fine aftertaste. Long ageing in oak barrels enriches it with toasty aromas (cloves, liquorice, tobacco and vanilla). Its structure and complexity ensure excellent ageing.Pairs well with rich dishes (goat and lamb, other red and game meat as well as with 24-48 months aged cheeses.Best consumed within 6-9 years of bottling.
Ultima Goccia DOC
Chiodi
100% Merlot
Bordeaux-style vinification, with alcoholic fermentation and maceration for about 20 days. Use of micro-oxygenation technique for stabilization of tannins and anthocyanins. Aged in French oak barriques and barrels for 12 months. Deep purple red colour.
Refined, with fruity (particularly red fruits) with toasted and spicy notes, overall elegant and complex on the nose. It present itself with a balanced structure, fat, very fine and soft tannins, persistent and harmonious on the palate.
Pairs well with aged cheese, duck, pheasant, roasts and other red meats.
Sinfonia Barrique DOC
Chiericati
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100% Merlot
Intense and deep red, with garnet nuances. Very intense, persistent and complex. Typical spicy and ripe fruit aromas integrate well with important woody and vanilla notes on the nose.Balanced, rich, ample, warm, full-bodied, round, intense and very persistent flavour with silky tannins. It combines austerity with elegance.Pairs well with red meats, roasts, game and mature cheeses.
Marselan IGT
Settemaggio
100% Marselan (This new Merlot grape variety combines agronomic and winegrowing benefits with excellent oenological quality)
Alcoholic fermentation and 30-day maceration. Maturation in new, 225-litre French oak barrels for 24 months before bottling. Dark ruby colour, very complex on the nose with spicy notes (cloves and thyme). Tomato leaf, blackberry and currant aromas can be smelt, too. Long ageing in oak barrels enriches it with balsamic and toasty aromas (essential oils, caramel and coffee). On the palate, it boasts a mouth-filling and tannic, yet very well-balanced and elegant body. Pairs well with rich lamb or beef dishes.Best consumed within 5-7 years of bottling.
Sottobosco DOC
Agriloro
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Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot blend
This is the wine that over the years has contributed most to the reputation of this producer. It presents with a intense ruby red colour with violet reflections. Its bouquet is intense and elegant, with a note of black berry fruit. Excellent harmony amongst the varieties of the blend with a slight dominance of Cabernet Sauvignon.
On the taste it present itself, again, with excellent harmony, balance and elegance and a body of considerable structure and considerable aging potential.
Pairs well with red and game meats, rich appetisers and cheese.
Sassi Grossi DOC
Gialdi
100% Merlot
The wine is vinified following the traditional bordelaise method with a maceration period of 12 - 15 days at 28 – 30°C. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is matured for about 15-18 months in barriques of French oak. Frequent racking from the lees allows the wine to be bottled without fining, filtration or other physical stabilisation. This may result in slight sediment in the bottleDeep and intense ruby red colour.Harmonic and complex, an intense inviting fruity bouquet of plums and blueberries with roasted and spicy nuances, and light hints of mentholThe Sassi Grossi vintages will reach their full expressive potential within 2 years and will continue to develop in character through 2035 and beyond if properly cellared. Best if uncorked one hour before serving.Complex and fruity taste. It combines elegance and a superb structure with ripe and smooth tannins. Long lasting taste with a good balance on the very persistent finish.
Pairs well with roasts, stews, red meet, venison and seasoned cheese.
Quattromani DOC
Gialdi
100% Merlot
Complex and deep, intense. Fruity notes of ripe cherry and blackberry, accompanied by spicy and roasted tones of liquorice, cloves, coffee and dark chocolate.Longevity:The recent Quattromani vintages will reach its full expressive potential within 2 years of their bottling and will continue to develop in character through 2033 and beyond if properly cellared. Best if uncorked one hour before serving.Well-bodied and rich teaste, with tannins of perfect quality and strength. Very long and persistent at the finish.
Pairs well with roasts, venison and other game and seasoned cheese