"My Christmas present for all of you, a wonderful story about my favorite winemaker and her wines" Vincenza Folgheretti  I was born and raised in Sicily, in a town near Palermo, Tuscany then adopted me. My passion for wine was born when I was a child, when my father asked me to taste the new wine. I did not understand, I was too young, but I remember the great amazement when I realized that every year was different and my father told me "it is nature that decides, if you respect you with great results" , together with me grew up the curiosity to discover what was happening in that glass not like now, but with clearer ideas, I can say "we must have respect", only in this way can we really make the difference. My wines I do not want them to be designed or projected, the character of a child can not be thought of and designed, but is accompanied along the path of life and is what I do with my wines, accompany them along their path. Today I am a consultant of more than 10 companies, each of which manages to get excited with their personality and their characteristics, every year is a new pleasant surprise and every year is always the beginning of a new path. Classical music is part of my life, I love the strong emotions that manages to give note after note, it is my adventure companion. MANRICO - IGT Toscana Syrah, Syrah 100%
ARIO - Toscana Vermentino, Vermentino 100%
Sicilia - DONNAFUGATA  Someone who identifies a lot in his wines, is a woman winemaker, but also believes in art and wine, with profound thoughts and feminist activism, to make a perfect wine. José Rallo, responsible for the management control and communication guide, a woman-entrepreneur able to get involved by presenting her wines also as a singer. Receives the Bellisario 2002 Prize for his contribution to the enhancement of female entrepreneurship. The name Donnafugata refers to the novel by Tomasi di Lampedusa the Gattopardo. A name that means "woman on the run" and refers to the story of a queen who found refuge in that part of Sicily where the company vineyards are located today. An event that inspired the company logo: the image of the head of a woman with her hair in the wind that stands out on every bottle. Mille e Una Notte - Nero d'Avola, Petit Verdot, Syrah e altre uve  The palace shown on the label is the one where Queen Maria Carolina fled from Naples and was the favorite home of the writer Tomasi di Lampedusa in Santa Margherita Belice. Gabriella Anca Rallo - founder of Donnafugata together with her husband Giacomo - captures the image and embeds it in a sky of "A Thousand and One Nights" full of stars and full of promises. The strong and passionate character has inspired the mâitre chocolatier Ernst Knam in the creation of the "Mille e una Notte and peperoncino" pralines.
Piedmont Langhe - GAJA  In 1994, the Gaja family acquired the Pieve Santa Restituta vineyard in Montalcino and in 1996 a second plot in Bolgheri, Tuscany, where they founded the Ca'Marcanda winery. Viticulture is a family tradition through which the dreams and plans of one generation come true and come alive and perfect for the generations to come. Angelo Gaja, his wife Lucia and his daughters Gaia and Rossana, who have been managing the winery since 2004 and 2009, respectively, now belong to the fifth generation. Gaia & Rey Is the first Chardonnay planted in Piedmont, as well as Italy's first barrique-aged white wine. He is dedicated to Gaia - Angelo's firstborn daughter - and to grandmother Clotilde Rey. Langhe D.O.C.
TRENTO - LAGREIN  I have the honor to present to you Mme. Walch from northern Italy. « Alto Adige » is an autonomous region of Trentino-Alto also called South Tyrol. 25 years ago it was hard to believe that there would be a women representing important vineyards, she told us. The shortage of women in the practice of wine making was not a reason to keep her from her dreams, on the contrary, it fueled her passion to continue working. She is also an architect and loves hiking. Now she feels completely satisfied with her accomplishments and we can clearly appreciate her happiness through her wines. This time I tasted : Lagrein Riserva "Vigna Castel Rinberg" 2012 |
Vivid Blackcurrants color, with lightly reflects of garnet red and dense tears.
On the nose: aromas of figs and prunes with cocoa very light notes of spices and wood.
On mouth: neat tannins and strong structure, nice equilibrium between the strongness connection of the sour fruit, the meaty tannins and the oak. Long and nice ending on the palate.
Food pairing : l tasted it with a french cheese platter and was just amazing!
Art pairing: Three ladies with parasol (aka Three Graces)
Artist: Marie Bracquemond
Created: 1880
Period: Impressionism
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She has cultivated 60 hectares, including the vineyards VIGNA Castel Ringberg and VIGNA Kastelaz. Elena Walch is one of the most important winemakers in the region. The Walch wines will remain in the hands of women. The vineyard will now be ran by Julia and Karoline Walch, her daughters and the fifth generation of the family. She would like to share with women « that wine connects and makes the world a pleasurable place, but people should know all the hard work behind a wine bottle. »
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And to conclude with the artistic combinations, we talk about the experience of the Donna Fittipaldi company (Tuscany), a business experience all female born in Tuscany that gives a particular accent to the artistic enhancement of the labels. Attention so strong that a competition was held for the students of the Verona Academy for the production of a magnum bottle label. Carlotta, Giulia, Serena and Valentina are a force of nature inspired by their territory, also imbued with art.
| Varieties of vines: 100% Orpicchio Production method: The grapes are harvested by hand and the stalks are gently removed and then cooled to 8-10 ° C, leaving the juice in contact with the skins for 4 hours, followed by a soft pressing and cleaning of the must that is fermented in oak barrels, half and half in steel at a temperature of 16 ° C . Colour: light straw yellow Aroma: the nose is fruity, delicate, with sweet notes of peach, citrus and white flowers Flavour: delicate, fresh, with acidity and savory salt which makes it very typical. Volume: 13% Serving Temperature: 10-12°C Pairing: excellent with shellfish, raw seafood, raw vegetables, fresh cheeses and delicate white meat . Vintage on sale: 2015 | Lady F | Orpicchio  |
Lazio - Malvasia
This musical parenthesis ends with a combination suggested by Ms. Iemma de I Pàmpini, Lazio. Mrs. Carmen advised us to combine the Legionarius, Malvasia, with the song of Domenico Modugno, Meravigliosa. A little like this ancient region, which still carries the superb flavor of its entire history.
Legionarius Malvasia Puntinata
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Organoleptic characteristics This grape comes to us thanks to the legionaries, hence the name LEGIONARIUS, gives us a pale straw yellow wine, to the nose offers a fresh and intense bouquet with floral and fruity notes.
Pairings Very versatile in combinations, served at an ideal temperature of 12/14 C °, it pairs well with appetizers, fish, pasta and white meats.
Legionarius Malvasia Puntinata
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Organoleptic characteristics This grape comes to us thanks to the legionaries, hence the name LEGIONARIUS, gives us a pale straw yellow wine, to the nose offers a fresh and intense bouquet with floral and fruity notes.
Pairings Very versatile in combinations, served at an ideal temperature of 12/14 C °, it pairs well with appetizers, fish, pasta and white meats.
Umbria - Sagrantino
The Sisters Adanti, with their Sagrantino del Montefalco produced by Daniela and Donatella. Passion, soul for their estate: sip this magnificent wine with John Coltrane, as they advised us, in the background immersed in the wild green of Umbria, it seems almost a dream too beautiful.
Montefalco Sagrantino Docg
100% sagrantino
First year of production: 1979
Vineyards: one vineyard in Bevagna (Pg) in Vocabolo Arquata at 250m height, exposure South on clay-calcareous. One vineyard in Montefalco, at 250m height, exposure South-East, on sandy-clay-calcareous soil. Plant density: 5.000 per hectare
Description: it pours a deep ruby red. Its powerful aroma of wild cherries, blackberries and plums develops notes of graphite, liquorice, juniper berries and aromatic herbs. The tannic weave, the freshness, the alcohol and sugar are well balanced. This wine to lay down is aged in casks for at least 2 years and in glass for 2 more, improving over time for at least 10 years. It accompanies strong mature cheeses, superior cured meats, grilled meats and game meat
First year of production: 1979
Vineyards: one vineyard in Bevagna (Pg) in Vocabolo Arquata at 250m height, exposure South on clay-calcareous. One vineyard in Montefalco, at 250m height, exposure South-East, on sandy-clay-calcareous soil. Plant density: 5.000 per hectare
Description: it pours a deep ruby red. Its powerful aroma of wild cherries, blackberries and plums develops notes of graphite, liquorice, juniper berries and aromatic herbs. The tannic weave, the freshness, the alcohol and sugar are well balanced. This wine to lay down is aged in casks for at least 2 years and in glass for 2 more, improving over time for at least 10 years. It accompanies strong mature cheeses, superior cured meats, grilled meats and game meat
Abbruzzo - Montepulciano
Aurelia Mucci, of the homonymous company based in Abruzzo is a woman full of passion, for wine, her land and her company. He inherited the production with his brother. Raised with bunches in hand, she decided to study enology to take the company to another level. She likes doing what she does, without having to necessarily define it as a job. It is not surprising that he advised us to combine his wine with the music of Mario Biondi, a soulful soul, a passionate passion.
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOC
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo100%.
Refining: Aging in medium toasted French oak barriques for 12 to13 months. The barriques are stored in climate controlled quarters, decanting and refilling to the brim throughout the period.
Sensory evaluation: Intense ruby red color, with hints of cherries, blackberries and liquorice, smooth and well-balanced tannins.
Food pairing: Served at 16-18°C with a flavorful pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes; excellent with aged cheeses.
Refining: Aging in medium toasted French oak barriques for 12 to13 months. The barriques are stored in climate controlled quarters, decanting and refilling to the brim throughout the period.
Sensory evaluation: Intense ruby red color, with hints of cherries, blackberries and liquorice, smooth and well-balanced tannins.
Food pairing: Served at 16-18°C with a flavorful pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes; excellent with aged cheeses.
Veneto - Wine: Malanote di Piave
The woman winemaker Anna Spinato, of the homonymous company has painted a picture made of passion and work in the countryside since she was a child. He told us, while we savored "Malanotte del piave", produced in the town of raboso piave, when he was a child preparing sandwiches for the collaborators of his father's company in the vineyards to be distributed at half-day. The smells and flavors of wine remind you of those first moments of contact with work in the countryside. Only later did the passion for production arise, the technical part of the work. the company maintains the traditional line but there is no lack of innovative ideas for a younger audience, thanks to the line of prosecco they have just launched. It is colorful and "sparkling" but in essence excellent.
MALANOTTE DEL PIAVE DOCG
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
 | Service: 18°/20° Tasting notes: Color deep ruby with garnet reflections. Fragrance aromas of cherries and berries, dried fruit such as figs and raisins. Taste the flavor is rich, savory, warm and powerful tannins, well contrasted by the notes of alcohol. It has a long aftertaste and extremely pleasant. Food Pairing: Ravioli of sliced veal shank and its sauce (cremolada). Wine & Art: Ernest Miller Hemingway |
Emilia Romagna - Sangiovese
 | Some fine tagliatelle al ragù accompany 100% Sangiovese of the all-female farm of the Giovanna Madonia farm. Mrs. Giovanna and her four daughters carry on the tradition of the land of Romagna and the production of their wine. Her husband, Giorgio Poppi, is obviously the artistic inspiration to combine with this fantastic wine. |
Fermavento
Romagna DOC Sangiovese Superiore
Vintage 2012, Sangiovese 100%, Alcohol 14,5%.
Grape Variety 100% Sangiovese from a 6 hectares (15-acre) vineyard planted in 1993/94 at a density of 6.500 vines per hectare (2,600 vines per acre), trained in “Alberello”, “Bush” system. Grape production: 6.000 Kg/Ha
Soil Calcareous-clayey mixture. Exposure south-west. Altitude 300 m.
Harvest Hand-harvested in small crates, over two phases, in order to select the most optimally ripe and healthy fruit.
Winemaking process Soft press and destemming. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a max. temperature of 30°C. A prolonged skin-contact maceration is allowed only in the best vintages. 70% steel tank maturation, and 30% in second-year barriques for 8/12 months. Light filtration and bottle-ageing for more than 6 months, before release. Nomacorc Select 700 closures with oxygen control.
Wine Profile Notes Color: Intense ruby red. Bouquet and Taste: Reminiscent of cherries, violet, china, sweet and toasted spices. Full and well-balanced palate, alcohol and tannins blend into the structure with notes of jam on the finish. Harmonious and lingering. Serving temperature 16°C. Analytical features: Alcohol 14,79 %vol Residual sugars <1,30 g/l Volatile acidity 0,72 g/l Total acidity 5,60 g/l Net dry essence 30,60 g/l
Soil Calcareous-clayey mixture. Exposure south-west. Altitude 300 m.
Harvest Hand-harvested in small crates, over two phases, in order to select the most optimally ripe and healthy fruit.
Winemaking process Soft press and destemming. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a max. temperature of 30°C. A prolonged skin-contact maceration is allowed only in the best vintages. 70% steel tank maturation, and 30% in second-year barriques for 8/12 months. Light filtration and bottle-ageing for more than 6 months, before release. Nomacorc Select 700 closures with oxygen control.
Wine Profile Notes Color: Intense ruby red. Bouquet and Taste: Reminiscent of cherries, violet, china, sweet and toasted spices. Full and well-balanced palate, alcohol and tannins blend into the structure with notes of jam on the finish. Harmonious and lingering. Serving temperature 16°C. Analytical features: Alcohol 14,79 %vol Residual sugars <1,30 g/l Volatile acidity 0,72 g/l Total acidity 5,60 g/l Net dry essence 30,60 g/l
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