{"title":"Italian Gift Package 2026","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tenuta-di-nozzole-chianti-classico-riserva-docg-tuscany-italy-2020","title":"Tenuta di Nozzole, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany, Italy, 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis farm, purchased by the Folonari family in 1971, dates back to 1300 and has 385 hectares of land, 90 of which are used for specialised vineyard cultivation and 15 of which are used for olive groves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated north of the village of Greve in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, the Nozzole estate covers a striking, rugged, mountainous area of about 1,000 acres at 300 meters in elevation. In order to obtain concentration and complexity in the wine, yields are kept low. The grapes are hand harvested, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation is initiated on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by a maceration period to draw out color and tannins. The wine is racked into stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation before aging in oak vats and in bottle before release. The wine is bottled on the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuscany experienced a fairly frigid winter, in absence of snow and rains below average. The vegetative growth has been anticipated by a surprising spring, very hot and untimely. Given the hot temperatures, the flowering took place quickly and without interference. The season continued with high temperatures for some periods of the summer, alternating some rains. The vineyards, which enjoy a good maturity and an excellent balance during all the phases of the year, well endured the dry season. Sangiovese, which could be prone to damage caused by drought, did not suffer thanks to irrigations, taking water from the two lakes inside the estate. September started with sunny days alternated with some rains which brought to a very good technological and phenolic maturity which was able to guarantee structured and elegant wines, faithful expression of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/oBOQnGaYfwE\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGiovanni Folonari\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRed berry and cherry aromas and flavors and earthy under-notes are shaped by vibrant, fresh acidity and a backbone of firm yet elegant tannins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with meat, poultry and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe nose balances the sweetness of cherries, strawberries and vanilla with more savory notes of graphite and wild herbs. On the palate, hibiscus and cranberry bring out the sourness of the cherries, before a salsa finish of chili and tomatoes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of earth, tomato leaf and asparagus lead off, followed by flavors of cherry, plum and loam. It's dense and lively, with a complex, lingering finish. Rustic and savory, yet distinctive. Drink now through 2033.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48258866413873,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/TenutadiNozzole_ChiantiClassicoRiservaDOCG_Tuscany_Italy_2020_eb670931-7cb8-42ca-92a5-342a6bb8d63c.jpg?v=1728583980"},{"product_id":"tenuta-sette-ponti-crognolo-tuscany-italy-2022","title":"Tenuta Sette Ponti, Crognolo, Tuscany, Italy, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat Value Wine!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe estate of Sette Ponti lies in the heart of the Chianti zone, fifteen miles northwest of the city of Arezzo just past the village of San Giustino Valdarno. The Via del Monte, known locally as the Via dei Sette Ponti, leads into a beautiful hidden valley and to the estate. The name Sette Ponti, or \"seven bridges,\" refers to the seven bridges crossing the Arno River on the road from Arezzo to Florence. Erected in the mid 13th century, it took nearly forty years to build, and is perceptible in the right far background of Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenuta Sette Ponti, is, like many Tuscan estates, multi-faceted. The 750-acre property supports livestock and mixed agriculture, and although viticulture is not new to the estate, winemaking is; the yield of the property's vineyards was until 1997 sold to various respected Tuscan wine producers, among them Piero Antinori. Dr. Moretti's enjoyment of wine led him to ask Antinori if the estate vineyards could produce great wines, and Antinori thought they could. The estate has since been transformed through the consultation of respected oenologist Carlo Ferrini and his assistant, Gioia Cresti; Gilbert Bouvet, one of France's most skilled viticulturalists; and agronomist Benedetto d'Anna. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic and sustainable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/McxCPXYorB0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAntonio Moretti Cuseri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTuscany, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCrognolo, the first wine of Tenuta Sette Ponti. Born in 1998 from the wine project of the Moretti Cuseri family. An elegant Sangiovesebased supertuscan, endowed with a unique identity: between enhancement of territory and vines, excellence, rigor and innovation made from a tradition capable of evolving. The best selection of a historic variety of Sangiovese from a unique clone found in the Vigna dell’Impero 1935 and multiplied in the estate’s Sangiovese vineyards. A small addition of Merlot to give roundness and complexity. The ruby red color is a prelude to an intense and complex nose, rich in red fruits such as cherries and berries, floral notes such as violets, herbs and spicy notes, giving class and elegance. Structured, complex, mineral and round, it suggests excellent aging capabilities. The name comes from a wild plant “the cornus” that grows abundantly on the estate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_authorName\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine displays depth and polish, revealing freshness and focus with a core of vivid red and dark fruits layered with wild herbs, violets, spices and hints of cedar and graphite. It’s firm and crunchy yet bright and juicy on the finish. Focused and balanced overall. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipSecContent_copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews_list\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Vinous\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2023 Crognolo is fresh, vibrant, and nuanced. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, cinnamon, and a kick of blood orange are nicely pushed forward. A dollop of Merlot rounds out the contours. The 2023 is an absolute delight. Aging is done in neutral French oak barriques and tonneaux.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50130295619889,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/TenutaSettePonti_Crognolo_Tuscany_Italy_2022_e65088eb-6320-4fcd-83b2-3ec585dfb96c.jpg?v=1749492536"},{"product_id":"sorelle-bronca-brut-valdobbiadene-prosecco-docg-veneto-italy-nv","title":"Sorelle Bronca, Brut, Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Veneto, Italy, NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCantina Sorelle Bronca\u003cspan\u003e was founded in the mid-eighties by the sisters Antonella and Ersiliana, whose unconditional enthusiasm for the vine had been transmitted to them from childhood by their father Livio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe path that the sisters had chosen to undertake independently was that of taking care of the vineyard, as they like to call it: an uphill journey that, from perfect “hill” women, they made it by making it an aspiration, a reality full of passion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years the vineyards have increased, to become sixteen acres today, all owned and located on the green hills above Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, in the province of Treviso. The production area enjoys a climate that takes shape between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea, while the Sorelle property extends in full sunlight, looking south and caressed by excellent ventilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe slope on which the vineyards grow is very strong, a condition that leads the roots to go deep into the underlying rock and giving their fruits an intense minerality with a low sugar content. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artisan tradition collected by the sisters has been combined with modern techniques in respect of the environment, thanks to the important contribution of Piero, Antonella's husband, and Elisa, Ersiliana's daughter: the land is left to work naturally, taking care of it manually ... the vineyards they are in the heart of the Sorelle Bronca like beautiful fragrant gardens, where elegant Prosecco of the highest quality bloom lively, savory and harmonious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAntonella and Ersiliana Bronca  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e95% Glera, 5% Bianchetta and Perera\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProsecco, Veneto, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery lively, pleasant, and bubbly sparkling wine with a very fine and persistent perlage. Perfect aperitif and the sparkling wine that awaits you at home after a long day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStone dust gives way to potpourri, crushed apples and pears, as the NV Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superior Brut blossoms in the glass. It sways from savory to sweet throughout its display of salty minerals, spices and orchard fruits, all carried upon a soothing wave of fine bubbles. A tart twang of citrus and savory herbs linger, as the mouth waters for another sip. This fully satisfying Prosecco punches well above its price point. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProfessionalReviews\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliver McCrum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210473009457,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Sorelle_Bronca_Brut_Valdobbiadene_Prosecco_DOCG_Veneto_Italy_NV.jpg?v=1765909014"},{"product_id":"piero-mancini-vermentino-di-gallura-docg-sardinia-italy-2025","title":"Piero Mancini, Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Sardinia, Italy, 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePiero Mancini’s Cantina delle Vigne is a solid reality in the Sardinian wine-producing world. A company whose roots lie in the passion of its founder Piero Mancini, which continues to thrive today thanks to the work and passion of his wife Marisa and their children: Antonio deals with the technical and administrative part, Alessandro is in charge of the agronomic and commercial side, Laura is head of marketing and communication, while Marisa contributes to the company’s development by offering her precious advice.\u2028All the family is committed to continuing the production philosophy based on the \u003cem\u003e“Climate-Soil-Vineyard”\u003c\/em\u003e trio, a balance of elements that – if expertly managed and respected – takes great wines from the soil to the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe total extension of the vineyards is about 120 hectares, all situated in Gallura: Balajana, Scolombrino, Montelitu and Ciabattu are among the most suitable areas for the cultivation of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, the only Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin in Sardinia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eltdf-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eltdf-content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eltdf-full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eltdf-full-width-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1521539967753 eltdf-row-type-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eltdf-elements-holder eltdf-responsive-mode-768\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eltdf-eh-item eltdf-horizontal-alignment-center\" data-item-class=\"eltdf-eh-custom-456137\" data-1280-1600=\"0 30% 0 30%\" data-1024-1280=\"0 27% 0 27%\" data-768-1024=\"0 15% 0 15%\" data-600-768=\"0 7% 0 7%\" data-480=\"0 5% 0 5%\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eltdf-eh-item-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eltdf-eh-item-content eltdf-eh-custom-456137\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company’s production range offers different types of Spumante: from single-variety Vermentino di Gallura to those made with more international vine varieties. The line also includes important wines produced from red vine varieties that are typical of our island, such as Cannonau di Sardegna DOC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery has always stood out for its innovative spirit combined with local tradition and its ongoing research for high quality products. It is located in Olbia, at Cala Saccaia, and it overlooks the sea with a magnificent view of the Gulf. The process of vinification of our grapes is carried out using state-of-the-art plants and technologies that ensure total control over every single phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the wines of Piero Mancini’s Cantina delle Vigne are appreciated all over the world: from Ukraine to Canada, from the US to Japan, from Germany to the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2RyxDaiFVoI\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePiero Mancini\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eVermentino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSardinia, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt is produced with 100% Vermentino grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18 ° C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermentino di Sardegna by Piero Mancini has a pale straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose opens with an elegant and delicate floral bouquet. 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