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SOUTH AFRICA - Cape Brandies
MIRAL 91/100
ORG n D Chardonnay 2020 : Vibrant light yellowgold.
Pleasant nose intermixing apple, grapefruit and a
volcanic mineral touch. Balanced, rounded, rich palate
that is not lacking in intensity or precision. A lovely
Chardonnay pairing with grilled white meats.
Price: € 10
http://www.cantinefina.it
Fina Vini
+39 092 373 30 70
CANTINE VOLPI 90/100
ORG n D Chardonnay 2020 : Light yellow with green
tints. The nose marries white fruits, floral perfumes and
a touch of fresh grape. The palate is supple, rounded
and easy with focused aromas and a touch of citrus
mid-palate. This is a lovely fresh, harmonious wine for
mussels in a cream sauce.
Price: € 8
http://www.cantinevolpi.it
Cantine Volpi
+39 01 31 86 10 72
DEI PRINCIPI DI SPADAFORA 90/100
ORG n D 2018 : Brilliant light gold. Appealing nose
combining citrus fruits, mango and a mineral accent.
Sleek palate showing remarkable precision with the
nose aromas carrying through in a chiselled, lifted
style delivering noteworthy persistency. Beautiful terroir
expression with nothing that shouldn’t be there.
Price: € 13
http://www.spadafora.com
Dei Principi di Spadafora
+39 091 514 952
FERRERI 90/100
CR n D Pignatello 2018 : Fairly deep red with dark
purple and ruby tints. Smoky oak on the nose with ripe
red and black berries and wild plants. Spontaneous
fruit on the palate which is still juicy and reveals a clean
mouthfeel and delicate oakiness. A savoury wine for
spicy foods.
Price: € 12
http://www.ferrerivini.it
Azienda Agricola Ferreri & Bianco S.r.l.
+39 347 320 56 27
THE WINE PEOPLE S.R.L. 90/100
ORG n D Purato Siccari Appassimento 2019 : Light
red with ruby reflections. Nose of strawberries and
cherries with floral and sweet spice touches. Delicate
mouthfeel with gorgeous fresh fruitiness and effusive
tannins. A structured wine with oodles of appeal.
Price: € 9
http://www.twpwines.com
The Wine People
+39 046 196 10 10
AZIENDA AGRICOLA CORTESE 89/100
ORG n D Nostru Nerello Mascalese 2019 : Clear
garnet. Promising nose blending black berries, touches
of maquis, spice and toast. The palate revolves around
lovely freshness, offering up a light, natural feel, precise
perfumes and exoticism. We were bowled over by it.
Price: € 14
http://www.twpwines.com
The Wine People
+39 046 196 10 10
CORTE IBLA 89/100
ORG n D 1697 - Rosso Appassimento 2019 : Clear
garnet tinged with crimson. Expressive nose revealing
smoky, mineral and peppery notes backed by elegant
fruitiness. Silky attack, harmonious, concentrated, lively
and pure palate displaying deliciously intense cherry
and redcurrant fruitiness. Lovely.
Price: € 9
http://www.twpwines.com
The Wine People
+39 046 196 10 10
DEI PRINCIPI DI SPADAFORA 89/100
ORG n D Schietto - Selezione Limitada 2014 : Deep
garnet with bricking. Expressive nose marrying petrol
aromas, spices and liquorice with fruit undertones. The
palate refocuses on fruit, displaying a robust, dense,
nervy profile with granular tannin presence still. Needs
more time.
Price: € 25
http://www.spadafora.com
Dei Principi di Spadafora
+39 091 514 952
DA VERO 88/100
ORG n D Biologico Nero d’Avola : Cherry-red tinged
with ruby. Nose of red and black berry fruits with a
spicy edge. Lovely sun-ripened generosity on the palate
with dense fruit that really has something to get your
teeth into. Very flavourful, satisfying finish. A rich wine
for foods that taste of the sun.
Price: € 6
https://international.boutinot.com/
Boutinot Ltd.
+39 0141 763 11
DI GIOVANNA 88/100
ORG n D Vurria 2018 : Bright garnet with bricking.
Promising nose intermixing blueberry and cherry
with a jammy, spicy and roasted coffee touch. The
palate harmoniously combines substantial freshness,
a traditional herbal framework and seductive, clean
flavours to create a great wine.
Price: € 7.90
http://www.di-giovanna.com
Di Giovanna
+39 09 251 955 675
DON MICHELANGELO 88/100
ORG n D Bardadoro 2017 : Deep garnet with
bricking. Captivating nose revealing spices, liquorice
and menthol layered over black fruits. Delicious
freshness on the palate, bolstering the feeling of
lightness. Great exotic aromas within a slightly firm
frame still. A successful wine.
Price: € 12
http://barbadoro.it
Francesco Lirosi
+39 33 55 32 11 26
DEI PRINCIPI DI SPADAFORA 87/100
ORG n D Don Pietro Rosato 2019 : Brilliant orangypink
with ruby reflections. Lovely nose combining
red berry fruits, fine floral notes and a herbal touch.
Suppleness and freshness on the palate which displays
medium intensity, precise, lifted aromas and a finely
spiced finish. Successful effort.
Price: € 10
http://www.spadafora.com
Dei Principi di Spadafora
+39 091 514 952
DI GIOVANNA 86/100
ORG n D Vurria 2020 : Pale salmon-pink. Focused
nose revealing strawberry, fine spices and a touch
of maquis. Ethereal palate showing lovely freshness.
Sleek, minimalist profile where aromatic expression is
not overbearingly exuberant and showcases the spice
aromatics.
Price: € 7.20
http://www.di-giovanna.com
Di Giovanna
+39 09 251 955 675
SOUTH AFRICA
OUR AUTUMN
SELECTION
Discovering South African spirits.
They may not be as well-known as
the country’s wines because they are
mostly drunk locally, but their standard is
remarkably high.
Vintage Brandy
WESTERN CAPE
DISTELL 96/100
n D Richelieu Vintage Brandy 10 Years : Deep amber.
Nutty and smoky nose with hints of fresh fruit, quince
and curry. Sweet and elegant on the palate with a
toasty, roasted coffee note on the finish. Smooth and
refined. Excellent and well-made. Classic.
Price: € 17.73
http://www.distell.co.za
Distell
+27 21 886 5640
Cape Brandies
CAPE TOWN - CONSTANTIA
GROOT CONSTANTIA 82/100
n D Cape Brandy VSOP : Golden amber. Slight spice
and dried fruit nose and quince. Smoky and toasty
palate with a rich and creamy mouthfeel. Slight of
whisky lactone. Some hints of judicious oak on the dry,
but integrated finish. Enjoy neat.
Price: € 56.93
Groot Constantia
+27 21 794 5128
CENTRAL ORANGE RIVER
ORANGE RIVER CELLARS 90/100
n D Bontstaan Brandewyn VSOP : Golden amber.
Dried fruit, raisins , apple and apricot nose with hints of
nutmeg. Elegant and smooth on the palate with a dry
and complex finish. Very elegant, integrated alcohol
and refined on the aftertaste. Enjoy neat.
Price: € 15
http://www.orangeriverwines.com
Orange River Cellars
+27 54 337-8800
CENTRAL ORANGE RIVER - KAKAMAS
DIE MAS 83/100
n D Die Kalahari Truffel Potketelbrandewyn VSOP
: Deep amber. Smoky and toasty nose with cloves,
marmite, tobacco . Palate is sweet and smoky with a
charry note on the finish. Unusual and interesting.
Price: € 16.74
http://www.diemas.co.za
Die Mas Wynkelder
+27 54 431 0245
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