A dry red wine made from native Piedmont grapes Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo. As great fans of Piedmont we always search for wines like “Le Sorelle”, Italian for Sisters. A blend of three local grape varieties is a real pleasure to the taste, as it vary from ordinary single variety wines, which, however, are considered the most noble. A very approachable wine, rich in fruit, with gentle acidity and consistence. Aged for 3 months in big oak casks. Certainly a well done wine of Virna and Ivana sisters.

Color: intense ruby red.
Aroma: complex, notes of forest fruit, sweet cherries, a hint of vanilla.
Flavor: full, rich, a long finish.
Food Matching: ideal for dishes based on meat, cured meats and seasoned chesses.
Serving temperature: 17°/18°C in large glasses like Burgundy.
Alcohol content: 14,5%.

Dry red wine made from the autochthonous Piedmontese Barbera d‘Alba grape. The Barbera is one of the oldest and most popular grape varieties of Piedmont. Depending on the zone in which it grows, has diffrent aromas and flavors. Barbera from Alba is different from the Barberas of Asti and Monferrato. It has a more intense scent and is less acidic. Barbera d‘Alba from our producer Luigi Giordano is an example of perfection of this traditional Piemontese wine. It comes in a vineyard called Buschet. For 4 months aged in Slovenian oak barrels and then matures for three months in the bottle.

Color: purple.
Aroma: intense, vinous, notes of plums and blackberries.
Flavor: dry, harmonious, warm.
Food matching: large structure first courses, braised and cooked meat, medium seasoned cheeses, cured meats.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
Alcohol content: 12.5%.

Dry red wine from the native Tuscany grape Sangiovese. Several years ago some Tuscan winemakers started making their Chianti Classico Gran Selezione in the best vintages. These wines are carefully crafted in every detail, starting from the quality of grapes, selected first in the vineyard and then in the winery. The yield is 45 quintals per hectare. The grapes picked only by hand are gathered to 10kg cases. After the fermentation and prolonged maceration of the fruits with the most, which is done in big oak casks. The wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon is transferred into small French oak barrels used for second time, part of the wine made from Sangiovese matures in equally big barrels, but used for second and third time. The ageing time in wood, depending on the vintage, takes from 14 to 18 months. Gran Selezione is a great wine for special occasions. Extremely elegant, noble and harmonious.       

Color: intense ruby red,

Aroma: complex, rich, balsamic notes, spice, ripe red fruits

Flavour: velvety, tannic, long finish.  

Food matching: with beef dishes, ideal for bistecca alla fiorentina or beef steak.

Serving temperature: 18°C.

Alcohol content: 14%.

A dry red wine from Tuscan indigenous grape Sangiovese. A splendid Riserva vintage 2011 from  special selection of Sangiovese grapes originating from  a single vineyard called Tenuta La Gabbiola. It’s a classic Chianti, made with care, with organic  wine certificate. The 2011 vintage  was very good in Tuscany, some say it was a classic year, therefore it was possible to produce Riserva. Aged for 20 months in 2500 litre oak casks. The wine reflects the power and finesse of great Tuscan grape. Soft structure, power of alcohol and depth of aromas combine into the one whole. The lovers of classic Tuscan wines surely will be satisfied. 

Color: deep, intense ruby red
Aroma: intense, long lasting, notes of cherry, blackberry, violet, iris with accents of spices and tobacco.
Flavor: warm, soft, harmonious.
Food matching: excellent with ragout lasagna, grilled meats, Florence steak, roast meat with sauce, all kinds of pork (also roast piglet).
Serving temperature: 20°C.
Alcohol content: 14,5%.

A dry red wine of Pinot Nero. An elegant, extremely subtle and delicate wine that can satisfy expectations of Pinot Nero lovers. It comes from the vineyards situated 200-420 meters above sea level near Appiano. Part of the wine was matured in French oak casks with capacity 3000-5000l. Velvety tannins, freshness and crispy fruit make it delightful to drink this well-made Pinot Noir which can satisfy the taste of connoisseurs, even if  was not made in France. 

Color: saturated ruby red, shimmering.
Aroma: rich, notes of fresh cherry, black currant, blackberry, raspberry; delicately ethereal; a hint of bay leaf, tarragon.
Flavor: elegant, fresh, full.
Food matching: excellent with roast meats, lamb and pork chops, with fish and meats.
Serving temperature: 13°/15°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

A dry red wine made from native Piedmont grape Nebbiolo, from Lampia and Michet varieties. The Barolo range from Virna begins exactly with a wine called “Noi”, Italian for We, which is a classic wine of Barolo. Originates from vineyards located in the towns of La Morra, Novello and Monforte. After careful selection of grapes and fermentation the wine goes to big oak casks and ages for about 18 months. Slightly raw and with harmoniously pronounced tannins, with unusual balance. A classic and quality wine.

Color: intense ruby red with purple hues.
Aroma: full, intense, ethereal, notes of red fruits, hints of vanilla, cocoa, spice.
Flavor: rich, tannic, harmonious.
Food matching: ideal for dishes on the base of meat, beef steaks, long seasoned chesses.                                       
Serving temperature: 17°/18°C in large glasses like Burgundy.

Alcohol content: 14,5%.

Dry white wine of Pinot Grigio. It comes from the zone located near Bolzano, between the Isarco and Adige rivers. Vineyards situated 260 meters above sea level or even higher and sedimentary calcareous soils make the local Pinot Grigio wines are of intense structure and rich aromas. The vinification process is done in stainless steel tanks.  A well-structured, strong and elegant wine.

Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections.
Aroma: complex, notes of fresh fruit, ripe Williams pear, mint, balm, black tea, a hint of butter and almond.
Flavor: full, rich, creamy, elegant.
Food matching: excellent with tomato sauces, vegetable lasagna, pumpkin soup, potatoes au gratin, soft pecorino cheese.
Serving temperature: 12°/14°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

Dry white wine with native Veneto grape Garganega. Originating from hilly vineyards situated in morenic soil around Verona in the Veneto region, Garganega is an example of an original native wine with a fairly strong structure and interesting aroma notes. With moderate acidity, the wine does well exactly in this part of Italy, in the provinces of Verona, Vicenza, Padua. The name „Dogana Veneta” (Venetian Border) relates to a famous building erected in the Venetian Republic times in the town of Lazise at Lake Garda, pointing border between Lombardy and Veneto.

Color: straw-yellow.
Aroma: intense, fruity, notes, notes of orange blossom, pineapple, apricot.
Flavor: full, harmonious, fresh.
Food matching: excellent with vegetable pasta sauces, fish, white meats.
Serving temperature: 12°/14°C.
Alcohol content: 12,5%

Dry white wine of Campanian native Falanghina grape. It comes from the vineyards located in the surroundings of Monte Taburno, the Taburno Mount, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. This grape variety had already been known in the Roman times, but was well naturalized in these areas at the beginning of the XIX century. The suitable climate, especially big temperature differences between day and night, provide excellent growing conditions for this white grape variety. Falanga in Latin means a pole supporting the vine, hence the name of the wine and grape variety. This is a well-structured wine, soft and with marked mineral note. Falanghina is one of the most famous wines of Campania, appreciated by so famous wine experts as Luigi Veronelli, which wrote about it: authentic and precious treasure.

Color: straw yellow.
Aroma: complex, notes of white ripe fruit, sage leaf.
Flavor:fresh, soft, mineral .
Food matching: perfect with aperitif, fish-based dishes, especially carpaccio of raw fish; grilled, marinated, fried fish; sea food-based sauce, mozzarella-type cheese like bufala campana.
Serving temperature: 10°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.

A dry pink sparkling wine made of native Valtelina grapes, Nebbiolo, Pignola, Rossola. A sparkler made by metodo classico or refermentation on the yeast, from the 2009 vintage, which was very good. Part of the base wine matures in small French oak barrels used for second or third time, part in stainless steel. Two parts of the wine are blended together and then begins a long and careful process of refermentation in the bottle for 60 months. Aldo Rainoldi makes excellent red wines, and this Cuvee is a lush sparkling wine made from a careful selection of grapes originating from the terraced vineyards of Valtelina situated 600 m above sea level. „Nature” is a very dry wine, elegant and solemn at the same time. On special occasions. Only 800 bottles of Cuvee is made for best vintages.

Color: light pink, shimmering.

Perlage:fine, numerous, long lasting.

Aroma: delicate, notes of dry violets and wild strawberries.

Flavor: dry, creamy, velvety, crisp, long lingering aftertaste.

Food matching: ideal as an aperitif wine, excellent with fish and sea food dishes.

Serving temperature: 10°C.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.