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The Finest
Italian wines, truffles and
other regional products
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From Italy with Gusto!
The Don Ludovico brand is committed to providing our
customers with the finest Italian wines, truffles and other
regional products. Explore our range of products to truly
experience what makes Don Ludovico so special.
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Industrial. Best quality
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A Sip of Tradition!
Exploring The Delicious World Of Italian Wine.
All our wines are vegan friendly & produced and
bottled to the highest standard in Italy.
This exceptional wine is produced in two
plants in the heart of Italy.
The first plant takes care of the wine
making process. This plant is over 10,000
square meters and lies at the foot of the
hills of Velletri. Velletri region is one of
the highest vocation for wine of Lazio
where the grapes have the best climatic
conditions to develop and mature. The
second plant is over 11,000 square
meters, located on the hills reflected in
the Gulf of Gaeta. Here we take care
of the final stages, storing and finally
bottling the finished wine.
The wine-making plant of Velletri consists
of 40 stainless steel tanks with a storage
capacity of approximately 35,000
hectolitres of wine, and it makes use of
the best wine-making technologies to
preserve and enhance the quality of the
grapes. Also used are winemakers with
external shirts for temperature control,
thanks to a brand new refrigeration
system of 600,000 fr/h. Without at all
forgetting the presence, in the processing
room, of the best technologies for
clarification and filtration of musts.
The plant of Gaeta consists of highly
modern technology facilities for the bottling
and storage of wine, keeping to the goal
of obtaining genuine high quality wines,
whilst always respecting the ancient wine
traditions.
This factory is supplied by 70 stainless steel
tanks, which are temperature controlled,
relying on a refrigerating unit of 600.000 fr/h.
The production capacity of this plant is 6,000
bottles per hour, fully automated, limiting
the human component to the sole task of
monitoring. The total annual production,
amounts to 3,000,000 bottles, divided into
various sizes and types, although the actual
production potential would allow to reach
12,000,000 bottles a year.
Thanks to cutting-edge technology used, the
entire production chain is carried out under
the HACCP control plans, and has obtained
the certification for products by the SGS
international, the world leader in inspection,
verification, testing and certification.
What’s interesting to note is that many
wine terms in the New World are used as
marketing ploys, for example, “reserve”;
however, in Italy, these words actually have
defined meanings.

Red Wine
MONTEPULCIANO
D’ABRUZZO 2015
This wine is created from select
Montepulciano grapes. It has a strong
red colour, delicate varietal bouquet, fullbodied,
sapid and harmonic flavour. These
characteristics combine to make this a
“Great Red Wine” and a fine companion for
roasts and fuller meals. Serve at 16°-18°C.
CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2016
This wine has an intense red colour with a
fragrant, fruity and dry palate for a full and
well balanced taste. It is ideal for roasts
and grilled dishes. Serve temperatures of
14°-15° C.
Grapes:
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 85%
Sangiovese 15%
Percentage: 12% Vol. 75 cl
Grapes:
Cabernet 85%, Merlot 15%
Percentage: 12% Vol. 75 cl
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MERLOT 2016
Produced from Merlot grapes, this wine
has an intensely bright red colour, a
dynamic vinous, dry aroma of full and
harmonious flavour. Fine companion for
first courses, grilled dishes, cheese and
roasted chestnuts. Serve at temperatures
of 14°-16° C.
SHIRAZ 2016
Made with pure Shiraz grapes. This wine
has an intense red colour with purple
reflections. With aromas of berries amidst
hints of vanilla and spices delivering a soft
lingering after taste. Exquisite with mature
cheeses. To be served at 16°-18° C.
Grapes:
Merlot 100%
Percentage: 12% Vol. 75 cl
Grapes:
Grapes: Shiraz 100%
Percentage: 12% Vol. 75 cl

White Wine & Rosé
CHARDONNAY 2017
Wine with a fine, delicate scent,
hints of pineapple and a fresh and
harmonious taste. Great for any social
occasion. It is a perfect marriage with
antipasti, rice and herbs. To be served
at 8°-10° C.
PINOT GRIGIO 2016
This wine with it’s distinct aroma, was
obtained by fermenting the must at
rigidly controlled temperatures in order
to exalt it’s bouquet. This delicate wine
can compliment all foods. To be served
at 8°-10° C.
Grapes:
Chardonnay 90%, Malvasia 10%.
Percentage: 12% Vol. 75 cl
Grapes:
Pinot grigio 85%, Pinot Bianco 15%.
Percentage: 12% Vol. 75 cl
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SAUVIGNON BLANC 2017
A fruity, golden white wine. An intense
aroma with notes of elderflower and
grapefruit. Crisp, dry, smooth tasting and
richly textured. Delicious paired with sour
cheeses, vegetables and salads. To be
served at 8°-10° C.
PINOT GRIGIO BLUSH 2017
This wine is distinguished by its aroma,
characteristic of Pinot wines. The brilliant pink
colour, the soft perfume and the right acidity
helps this delicate wine compliment all food.
To be served at 8°-10° C.
Grapes:
Sauvignon Blanc 100%.
Percentage: 12% Vol. 75 cl
Grapes:
Pinot 85%, Merlot 15%.
Percentage: 12% Vol. 75 cl

Don Ludovico Truffles
What type of preserved truffle products are there?
Preserved truffles can be broadly divided into 3 groups:
Real preserved truffles -
Products which deliver
1 2 3
All the classic white and
the magical truffle flavours
black Italian truffles can be
found in preserved form.
They normally rest in their
own juice with a little salt.
They can also be found in
carpaccio form or ready
sliced.
to other dishes - These
include truffle oils, truffle
butter, truffle juice, creams
and sauces. Very popular
with restaurant chefs all
around Italy.
Ready to use creations -
These are classic products
with truffles added during
their preparation and can
be consumed as they
are. This range includes
honeys, pestos, patés, oils,
sauces, creams.
Sliced Black Truffle Carpaccio - Carpaccio di
tartufo Nero ( Tuber Aestivum Vitt. )
Product
Black Truffle sliced in extra virgin olive oil and salt.
Useful tips
Product ready to eat without cooking.
Consumption tips
Season for carpaccio, first courses or with mushroom sauce, simple
cheeses or with honey.
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Asparagus and Black Truffle Cream - Crema di
asparagi e tartufo nero
Product
The asparagus and truffle cream is made of fresh asparagus, black
ground truffle and extra virgin olive oil.
Useful tips
The asparagus and truffle cream can be consumed either cool or
warmed; for best results add a little extra virgin olive oil or peanut oil
and warm up for few minutes.
Consumption tips
The asparagus and truffle cream is ideal to spread on bruschetta or
crostini, great with rice, tagliatelle, or any pasta.
Porcini Mushroom and Black Truffle Cream -
Crema di porcini e tartufo nero
Product
The porcini mushroom and truffle cream is made of porcini
mushrooms, black summer truffle and extra virgin olive oil.
Useful tips
The porcini mushroom and truffle cream can be consumed either
cool or warmed; for best results add a little extra virgin olive oil or
peanut oil and warm up for few minutes.
Consumption tips
The porcini mushroom and truffle cream is ideal for first courses,
tagliatelle, tortellini, tortelloni, crespelle, rice, warm crostini, tartine
and bruschetta.
Artichoke and Black Truffle Cream
Product
The artichoke and truffle cream is made of fresh artichokes, black
ground truffle and extra virgin olive oil.
Useful tips
The artichoke and truffle cream can be consumed either cool or
warmed; for best results add a little extra virgin olive oil or peanut oil
and warm up for few minutes.
Consumption tips
The artichoke and truffle cream is ideal to spread on bruschetta or
crostini, great with rice, tagliatelle, or any pasta.

Don Ludovico Truffles
Black Truffle in Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Tartufo
Nero in olio extravergine di oliva
Product
Ground black truffle in extra virgin olive oil and salt.
Useful tips
Ready to use without cooking.
Consumption tips
Seasoning any dish, especially recommended for heavier pasta
dishes, gnocchi, tagliatelle, tortellini, penne, ravioli and rice.
Spicy Truffle Sauce - Tartufata piccante
Product
The spicy truffle sauce is made of ground black truffle, peanut oil,
champignon mushrooms, almonds and pepper.
Useful tips
The spicy truffle sauce can be consumed either cool or warmed; for
best results add a little extra virgin olive oil or peanut oil and warm up
for few minutes.
Consumption tips
The spicy truffle sauce is ideal to spread on bruschetta or crostini,
good to accompany first dishes, bread or omelettes.
Truffle Sauce - Tartufata
Product
The truffle sauce is made of grounded black truffle, extra virgin olive
oil, champignon mushrooms and black olives.
Useful tips
The truffle sauce can be consumed either cool or warmed; for best
results add a little extra virgin olive oil or peanut oil and warm up for
few minutes.
Consumption tips
The product is ideal to spread on bruschetta or crostini. It’s also
recommended for main courses, and pasta dishes.
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White Truffle Pesto - Pesto al tartufo
Product
The truffle pesto is made of champignon mushrooms, basil, parsley,
celery, nuts, white truffle, almond flour and peanut oil.
Useful tips
The truffle pesto can be consumed either cool or warmed; for best
results add a little extra virgin olive oil or peanut oil and warm up for
few minutes.
Consumption tips
The truffle pesto is ideal for first courses, lasagna or ravioli.
White Truffle Sauce - Tartufata bianca
Product
The white truffle sauce is made of ground white truffle, peanut oil,
champignon mushrooms and almonds.
Useful tips
The white truffle sauce can be consumed either cool or warmed; for
best results add a little extra virgin olive oil or peanut oil and warm up
for few minutes.
Consumption tips
The product is ideal to spread on bruschetta or crostini. It’s also
recommended for first courses, on or in stuffed pasta and main
courses.
White Truffle Cream - Crema tartufata bianca
Product
The truffle cream is made of white truffle, oyster mushrooms, butter,
peanut oil, wheat flour and salt.
Useful tips
The white truffle cream can be consumed either cool or warmed; for
best results add a little extra virgin olive oil or peanut oil and warm up
for few minutes.
Consumption tips
The white truffle cream is ideal for pasta, spaghetti or added into
sauces.

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