2015 Antinori, Tignanello
Regular price £289.90 Save £-289.90ABOUT THE WINE
Produced exclusively from the 57-hectare vineyard which gives the wine its name, Tignanello has been produced by the Antinori family since 1970. The family itself has been involved in the production of wine in Tuscany since 1385, when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Arte Florentina, the Winemakers Guild of Florence. Today the winery is run by Marquis Piero Antinori, with the support of his three daughters Albiera, Allegra and Alessia.
TASTING NOTES
Sangiovese dominates the flavour-profile. The fruit is beautifully ripe with fresh blackberry and cherry nuances, spice, leather, sweet tobacco and smoke. Rounded tannins suggesting that this will be approachable early, yet with enough structure to ensure a healthy ageing potential – drink 2020-2030.
FOOD PAIRING
Red meat, goose or veal; complex stews and aged hard cheese.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
This classic vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent.
2010 Antinori, Tignanello
Regular price £264.50 Save £-264.50ABOUT THE WINE
Produced exclusively from the 57-hectare vineyard which gives the wine its name, Tignanello has been produced by the Antinori family since 1970. The family itself has been involved in the production of wine in Tuscany since 1385, when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Arte Florentina, the Winemakers Guild of Florence. Today the winery is run by Marquis Piero Antinori, with the support of his three daughters Albiera, Allegra and Alessia.
TASTING NOTES
Dark cherries, plums, cloves, mint and sage on this exceptional Tignanello. Not a collosal vintage, but rather a beautifully vibrant example of the terroir - driven, in this vintage, by a larger than usual proportion of Sangiovese. Firm yet silky tannin provides exceptional backbone for further ageing.
FOOD PAIRING
Red meat, goose or veal; complex stews and aged hard cheese.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
A particularly fine vintage for Antinori wines.
2012 Capanna, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Regular price £209.10 Save £-209.102018 Reva, Barolo Cannubi
Regular price £162.50 Save £-162.502017 Reva, Barolo Ravera
Regular price £124.50 Save £-124.502016 Capanna, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Regular price £451.00 Save £-451.002013 Tenuta Fanti, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Macchiarelle
Regular price £406.40 Save £-406.40ABOUT THE WINE
Farmed by the Fanti family since the early 1800s, the Tenuta Fanti is a 300 hectare estate in a valley just south of Montalcino, complete with olive groves, fields of wheat and grain, and 50 hectares of vines, within the boundaries of one of the most highly regarded appellations in Italy, Brunello di Montalcino.
TASTING NOTES
Captivating; blackberry, dark plum and spice. Liquorice, black cherry, sawdust and rounded, silky tannins on the palate. Plenty of grip, open and expressive, with vanilla and cinnamon on the long, nuanced finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Best with grilled beef or lamb dishes with plenty of heft.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
Produced from a single vineyard on the estate, with vines over 40 years old.
2017 Tenuta Fanti, Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio
Regular price £136.90 Save £-136.902015 Domenico Fraccaroli, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Regular price £103.90 Save £-103.902019 Reva, Barolo
Regular price £105.10 Save £-105.10ABOUT THE WINE
The Reva winery, established in Monforte d'Alba in 1867, embarked on a modern journey in 2013 under the ownership of Czech Republic native Miroslav Lekes. He enlisted Gianluca Colombo as oenologist and devotedly pursued the perfection of the wines crafted on the intimate 7.5-hectare estate, with an emphasis on sustainability. The current team, comprising young and professional winemakers, cherishes both tradition and innovation, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to preserve the pristine quality of the harvested fruit. Their goal is to employ cutting-edge techniques that accentuate the vineyard's efforts and the expressiveness of the diverse wines and their varietal traits. While uncertified, 100% organic vineyard practices are employed, and the grapes for this Barolo are handpicked from meticulously chosen vineyards in Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Serralunga d'Alba, and Grizane Cavour. After spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 30-35 days, this Barolo matures in oak barrels for an additional 24 months.
TASTING NOTES
This exquisite Nebbiolo, adorned in a captivating garnet hue, is a sublime embodiment of this distinguished grape. The nose presents an enchanting interplay of verdant aromas, black cherry, velvety vanilla, delicate dog rose, and a whisper of tobacco. A full-bodied yet refined red, it offers a tantalizing blend of red berry fruit, morello cherry, clove, and peppery undertones. This delightful fusion of intensity and finesse is enveloped in soft, embracing tannins.
FOOD PAIRING
Indulge in a harmonious culinary experience by pairing this exceptional wine with an opulent osso buco, a lavish truffle-infused risotto, or a refined duck confit, each dish impeccably complementing the wine's intricate nuances.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
The Réva Estate is something to behold, with scenic pools and terraces, it is more than just a winery, but a destination to visit and stay in the picturesque wine heaven that is Piemonte.