$59.99
“My wife’s friend Mimmi recently became our local Mayor. And that’s why I now call her ‘Onorevole’ – ‘Honourable’ – since ‘Hey, Mimmi’ doesn’t seem quite as respectful! She’s elegant, stylish, refined... so it’s only fitting we dedicate this sophisticated aperitif to our favourite mayor. Crafted from the wild citrus fruit that thrive on the shores of pristine Lake Garda, this Acqua di Cedro is limoncello when it dreams – sweet but not cloying, warm yet refreshing… it’s as if Italian sunshine has been squeezed into a bottle. So here’s to Her Worship the Mayor – Onorevole!”
John Kirwan
ACQUA DI CEDRO - LIQUEUR
Intense and pleasant fragrance typical of the citron fruit. Ideal for every occasion when served cold, great ingredient for cocktails and long drinks.
$29.99
Verdeca is a refreshing, dry grape variety primarily grown in Colli Piacentini, region of Emilia-Romagna, and Puglia, where it is believed that the grape may have originated. For decades, Verdeca was used to produce Vermouth but the decreasing global interest in Vermouth has consequently led to less Verdeca plantings. However in Puglia, Verdeca is still grown in small quantities and its richness of aromatics (white flowers, crisp green apple and a hint of honey) makes it a wine that is full flavoured, with a creamy texture and a fresh and mineral finish.
Salento I.G.T. VerdecaGrape variety: Verdeca 100%
Vineyard age: 15-20 years
Farming systems: espalier
Harvest time: end of September
Average yield per hectare: 110 quintals (11. 000 kilograms)
Winemaking: in white with thermo - controlling fermentation at 15° C (59° F)
Ageing of wine: in steel vats
Alcohol: 12,5% Vol.
TASTING NOTES
Color: straw-yellow, crystalline
Perfume: at nose it shows surprising notes of white flowers mixed with citrus and fruity hints, such as pear and pineapple.
Flavour: dry, enveloping and at the same time fresh, sapid and pleasantly mineral.
Serving temperature: 8° - 10° C (46°- 50° F)
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John Kirwan
AMARO - LIQUEUR
Amaro is the perfect balance of flavours, with hints of liquorice from the gentian root, peppermint and orange: a variety of flavours, in perfect balance.
PROFILE
700 LITRE BOTTLE
MAIN INGREDIENTS: Gentian root, bitter orange, peppermint
APPEARANCE: Intense dark brown
AROMATIC PROFILE: Perfect balance between the various components; intense fragrance of liquorice, mint and toasted sugar
PALATE: Immediate minty taste with a pleasant aftertaste of liquorice and bitter orange
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 29% by Vol.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Perfect after meals, served straight, cold or with crushed ice and a slice of orange.
PRODUCED AND BOTTLED BY: DITTA BORTOLO NARDINI S.P.A. Bassano del Grappa, Italy
$70.00
$79.99
"It would have the hallmarks of a legend, if it wasn’t true – how a cask of forgotten Recioto dessert wine was discovered in 1936, wonderfully aged into a bold, dry red with a pleasing bitter edge (Amarone is Italian for “bitter”). Our friend Stefano Cesari and his family still create the finest of wines in the hills of Verona – and here, they quite simply prove why authentic Amarone has become one of Italy’s most symbolic wines." John Kirwan
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG CLASSICO
Brigaldara Amarone is a rich, full bodied wine made from local grape varieties, Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, which are dried and then fermented. The wine is aged for up to 30 months in oak casks before bottling.
$44.99
"It would have the hallmarks of a legend, if it wasn’t true – how a cask of forgotten Recioto dessert wine was discovered in 1936, wonderfully aged into a bold, dry red with a pleasing bitter edge (Amarone is Italian for “bitter”). Our friend Stefano Cesari and his family still create the finest of wines in the hills of Verona – and here, they quite simply prove why authentic Amarone has become one of Italy’s most symbolic wines." John Kirwan
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA DOCG CLASSICO
Brigaldara Amarone is a rich, full bodied wine made from local grape varieties, Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara, which are dried and then fermented. The wine is aged for up to 30 months in oak casks before bottling.
$99.99
CONDIMENTO BALSAMICO - BALSAMIC CONDIMENT 30 TRAVASI
“The grapes at the heart of this condiment were harvested over 30 years ago. Then each year since, this balsamic creation was transferred from one barrel of precious wood to another. From cherrywood to chestnut, oak to acacia, juniper to mulberry to ashwood, each imparting their own velvety notes - these transfers (’travasi’) happened once each winter, for 30 years. That’s right - for an entire generation, the Leonardi family poured incredible devotion, patience and passion into this bottle. Now, you can add a few drops of pure passion to every culinary creation!” John Kirwan
100ml - PRODUCED BY AZIENDA AGRICOLA LEONARDI GIOVANNI
Leonardi dressing. Ingredients: acetified cooked grape must. Contains sulphites.
Cooked grape must acetified and aged in different wooden barrels for 30 years. A teaspoon at the beginning of the meal to stimulate your appetite, or at the end of the meal for its digestive properties. It goes mell with any kind of food, from appetiser to dessert, for its creamy texture and its sweet-and-sour taste.
Ideal for: exalting any kind of food, like sushi, tartar, caviar, foie gras, Carpaccio, game, cheeses, cured meat, ice cream and custard, cheesecake, strawberries with whip cream ...
BALSAMIC RECIPES
Balsamic-flavoured ham
Display on a plate some thin slices of ham. Brush them with aged Balsamic condiment, add some grated Parmesan cheese
and fresh rocket leaves.
Balsamic-flavoured Parmesan cheese
Display on a plate a good layer of Parmesan flakes or any well-aged cheese, sprinkle them with the Balsamic condiment and serve it accompanied with Jk14 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG.
Black Balsamic risotto
For 6 people. Fill a pot with water, an onion, one carrot, some celery and vegetable stock and bring it to boil to create a broth. In the meantime, finely chop an onion and fry it in a saucepan with a laurel leaf, a pinch of rosemary and olive oil. Add 350g of rice and let it brown for a minute. Pour about half a litre of Jk14 NONNO MARIO Carmenere, stirring constantly until the wine is fully absorbed. Add the broth from the other pot and stir the rice until the broth is absorbed. Continue adding the broth, stirring continuously until the rice is ‘al dente’; it will take about 15 minutes. Add some grated Parmesan cheese, 50g of butter and keep stirring for a few more minutes. Serve on the plate adding two teaspoons of aged Balsamic condiment and some Parmesan cheese.
Grilled meat, fish or vegetables
Two minutes before taking the grilled meat, fish or vegetables away from the fire, brush it with the Balsamic condiment. Add Jk14 BUON OLIO Extra Virgin Olive Oil if you wish.
Balsamic-flavoured ice cream and strawberries
Wash and cut the strawberries into small pieces and place them in a bowl with the ice-cream (preferrably vanilla flavour). Drizzle with the Balsamic condiment.
$29.99
CREMA CON "ACETO BALSAMICO DI MODENA IGP"
GLAZE WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA
“This glaze should be your final touch with virtually every dish – soups or salads, antipasto or pancakes, ideal on ice-creams, fantastic on fish, remarkable on roasts. Crafted with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena IGP, Giovanni Leonardi’s Signature Crema di Balsamico is created exclusively from the Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes on the Leonardi family farm – and nothing else. No added colours, preservatives, syrups or thickeners...welcome to pure delight!" John Kirwan
250 ml - Produced by AZIENDA AGRICOLA LEONARDI GIOVANNI
Leonardi dressing. INGREDIENTS: concentrated grape must, Balsamic vinegar of Modena (white vinegar, cooked grape must) 20%. Contains sulphites.
It is produced with typical Modenese grape must, concentrated and blended with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.
Ideal on: soup, mixed salads, sandwiches, salami and ham, chips (French fries), fish, roasted and boiled meat, pizza, cheese, fruit, ice-cream, pancakes...
No thickeners, No colourings, No preservatives.
$39.99
ACETO BALSAMICO DI MODENA IGP
ORGANIC BALSAMIC VINEGAR OF MODENA
“Along the banks of the River Secchia, which divides the district of Modena from that of Reggio Emilia, the millenary tradition of balsamic vinegar has widely spread. Near Modena, in the town of “Magreta di Formigine”, in a XIX-century court, the Leonardi family founded a Vinegar Farm (Acetaia) and created the Leonardi Balsamic Vinegar. Over the years, the family has poured incredible devotion, respect and unwavering passion into the making of this precious “black gold”, handing down family secrets and time-honoured traditions through four generations. This sublime Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has a complex and penetrating, yet harmonious and pleasant flavour. Incredible on mixed salads, raw or cooked vegetables, roast or grilled meats, omelettes, cheeses, salami, ham, or even fresh fruit... simply sublime!” John Kirwan
250ml - PRODUCED BY ACETAIA LEONARDI
Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Ingredients: cooked grape must, wine vinegar. Contains sulphites. 100% from organic farming.
Very versatile, sweet-and-sour with minimum 6% acidity according to EU reg. 510/2006. Ideal for: mixed salads, raw or cooked vegetables, poultry, boiled fish, potato salad, vinaigrettes, sauces, bread dipping...
Protected Geographical Indication.
BALSAMIC RECIPES
Balsamic meat-balls
For 4 people. Grind 300g of lean boiled meat, add two white eggs, some dry grated bread and salt. Form some meatballs, cover with breadcrumbs and cook them slightly in a pan with olive oil. While the meatballs are browning, whip two yolks with two spoons of Aceto Balsamico till you obtain a soft cream. Once the meatballs are cooked, pour the cream on them and serve accompanied with a Jk14 MALANOTTE Piave DOCG.
Country omelette
Ingredients: eggs, Parmesan cheese, onion, carrots, celery, parsley, salt, pepper, olive oil and Aceto Balsamico. Finely chop all the vegetables and brown them in a saucepan with olive oil. Separately in a bowl, beat up eggs with some grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Add the fried vegetables to the eggs and mix. Pour the mix into the frying pan and cook well on both sides. Serve it cut into slices with a generous spoon of Aceto Balsamico.
Smoked balsamic-flavoured salmon
Put the smoked salmon slices on a plate or platter and season with a few drops of Aceto Balsamico, finish with some pink pepper and a few rocket leaves.
Lobster with Balsamic sauce
Boil a lobster in water, with an onion, some carrots, parsley, two laurel leaves, two spoons of Aceto Balsamico and a pinch of salt for 40 minutes. At the end of the cooking, extract the flesh from the shell. Put it on a plate and season it with salt, pepper, olive oil, parsley and Aceto Balsamico.
Nonna’s sauce
Finely chop a bundle of fresh parsley and cook it in a sauce- pan with olive oil. Add a hard-boiled egg cut in cubes, and some mashed cooked tomatoes then put everything into the saucepan. Season with salt, olive oil and Aceto Balsamico and let it fry for a few minutes. Serve with beef or veal meat.
$75.00
$29.99
BUON OLIO
“When we say someone has the “good oil”, we know that they know what the real deal is. And that’s what you’re holding in your hand – the real deal. Extra virgin oil, cold-pressed from Grignano and Favarol olives hand-harvested in the rolling hills overlooking Verona. Yes, Verona. Romeo and Juliet’s town. And a trusted source informed us this is the very oil those star-crossed lovers used for all their dipping, drizzling and dressing. Lemon-leaf freshness, a balanced spiciness, and a long dried-fruit finish. Ah... you, and the good oil – a match made in heaven.” John Kirwan
OLIO EXTRAVERGINE DI OLIVA 100% ITALIANO
ULIVETO DI BRIGALDARA, Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Cold pressed - 750ml bottle
Superior category olive oil obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means
PRODUCED BY: AZIENDA AGRICOLA BRIGALDARA - SAN PIETRO IN CARIANO (VR)
$70.00
Acqua di Cedro is so delicious but if you think having it straight on the rocks is a bit too much for you, then give this cocktail a go!
The kit includes a bottle of Acqua di Cedro (1 litre) and 4x150ml bottles of East Imperial Yuzu Tonic.
$24.99
Red wine with an intense, winey and grassy bouquet. The flavor is dry, robust and harmonious.
This wine is excellent with meat-based first and second courses as well as with hard cheeses.
$10.00
$12.00
Luxury two bottle wine cooler carry bag.
Has a polyester outer construction with PE insulation foam and a waterproof PEVA inner liner.
Colours: Black with JK14 logo
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$59.99
GRAPPA INFUSED WITH ALMOND
“A discovery of more traditional flavours”
Fragrant, dry, with a sweet aftertaste. A grappa-based spirit with all the subtleties of almond combined with cherry distillate to create the perfect balance for anyone wanting to explore the world of blended spirits and experience their flavours
PROFILE
MAIN INGREDIENTS: Grappa, almond essential oil, marasca cherry distillate.
APPEARANCE: Transparent, light straw yellow
AROMATIC PROFILE: Immediate almond aroma
PALATE: Intense and dry, slightly sweet in the aftertaste.
ALCOHOL: 50% by vol.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: A pleasant approach to the world of grappa, it is perfect when added to coffee or mixed in creative cocktails.
$59.99
“The exquisite lightness of a moment to be savored”
Delicate, fresh, and fragrant. Grappa 40 offers a moment of serenity, a refreshing change of pace with a rich, complex aroma and a soft, light fragrance. A grappa for any occasion, a favorite among the young and the young-at-heart.
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS: Pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.
TYPE OF DISTILLATION: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam still with double rectification.
APPEARANCE: Transparent and crystalline.
AROMATIC PROFILE: Full and complex; the lower alcoholic content enhances the delicate aroma.
PALATE: Young and fresh.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Served at room temperature; its lighter nature makes it an ideal introduction to the world of grappa.
ALCOHOL: 40% vol.
SIZE: 700ml
$59.99
AGED GRAPPA
“Class and elegance, perfectly captured”
Refined, smooth, and velvety. A distillate of pure harmony, where the delicate fragrance meets an intense, unforgettable flavour. A unique grappa with an unmistakable straw yellow color and precious golden notes, aged at least 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels.
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS: Pomace of grapes harvested in the foothills of Veneto and Friuli Regions of Italy.
TYPE OF DISTILLATION: traditional, vacuum-sealed steam still with double rectification; aged for a minimum of 3 years in Slavonian oak barrels.
APPEARANCE: Transparent, straw-yellow with light golden tones
AROMATIC PROFILE: Delicate, harmonious PALATE: Refined, rounded and velvety
ALCOHOL: 40% vol.
SERVING SUGGESTION: Best served at room temperature
$22.99
Awarded 88/100
Cameron Douglas, The Shout, 2017
JK.14 I Tre Fratelli Prosecco Treviso Extra dry, Valdobbiadene, Italy
Attractive bouquet of white fleshed fruits and citrus laced with green and red apple; a white beer yeasty quality adds a familiar tone. On the palate – fruity, crisp, fresh and most certainly dry. A fine mousse and moderate finish. Balanced and well made – a nice alternative to your usual tipple. Drink now.
$150.00
Wednesday 10th November
5.30pm
$150
With this virtual tasting package, you will receive a degustation kit at home and you will have access to an online tasting with JK, where we will have a chat about the wines and show you a couple of very easy recipes you can make with our olive oil and balsamic glaze.
The pack includes:
A few extras we want to make sure you have at home that will make the tasting more enjoyable:
$249.99
This is the ultimate hamper for any food and wine lover, chosen to give you a great array of our finest and most delicious products.
If you wish to swap one product with another in the hamper, just send us an email and we can easily do that for you
Extra Large JK14 crate containing:
$60.00
$29.99
$20.00
$28.99
Awarded 90/100
Cameron Douglas, The Shout, 2017
JK.14 ‘Labano’ Prosecco Superiore Brut, Valdobbiadene, Italy
Fresh, juicy and generous bouquet showing off ripe citrus and red apple aromas with a light yeasty complexity and floral moments, moderate complexity overall. On the palate – juicy, fleshy, ripe, fruity and dry. With moderate alcohol and a fine mousse showing off the apple, lemony and yeast qualities. Drink now and through 2022.
$39.99
The Liquirizia Amara (bitter liquorice) has a natural flavour that comes from infusing dried roots of liquorice in alcohol and, if enjoyed chilled, has the power to provide a unique experience for all lovers of strong, intense flavours.
ORIGIN: Italy
ALCOHOL PERCENTAHE: 25%
SIZE: 500ml
PRODUCTION METHOD: cold extraction of aromatic plants
INGREDIENTS: infusion of aromatic plants, liquorice extracts, ammonium salt, flavourings
TIP: Perfect as a digestif after a meal, we recommend drinking it chilled to fully savour its aromatics. Used by top bartenders to create fantastic cocktails
$59.99
Awarded 93/100
Cameron Douglas, The Shout, 2017
JK.14 Piave Malanotte 2011 Treviso, Italy – From the Raboso grape this wine presents an intriguing bouquet of red fruits – from blackberry to keri-berry, dark plum and black currant; other aromas include wood spice, toast, tar, brown sugar and smoke. On the palate – dry, firm, plenty of tannins engage and challenge the senses and in typical Italian fashion dominate and demand food; plenty of acidity then fruit flavours that match the nose. Weighty and quite meaty, with a lengthy and fairly concentrated finish. Decant for service please – drinking best from now and through 2030.
$26.99
$16.00
100ml POCKET BOTTLE
“My wife’s friend Mimmi recently became our local Mayor. And that’s why I now call her ‘Onorevole’ – ‘Honourable’ – since ‘Hey, Mimmi’ doesn’t seem quite as respectful! She’s elegant, stylish, refined... so it’s only fitting we dedicate this sophisticated aperitif to our favourite mayor. Crafted from the wild citrus fruit that thrive on the shores of pristine Lake Garda, this Acqua di Cedro is limoncello when it dreams – sweet but not cloying, warm yet refreshing… it’s as if Italian sunshine has been squeezed into a bottle. So here’s to Her Worship the Mayor – Onorevole!”
John Kirwan
ACQUA DI CEDRO - LIQUEUR
Intense and pleasant fragrance typical of the citron fruit. Ideal for every occasion when served cold, great ingredient for cocktails and long drinks.
$16.00
John Kirwan
AMARO - LIQUEUR
Amaro is the perfect balance of flavours, with hints of liquorice from the gentian root, peppermint and orange: a variety of flavours, in perfect balance.
$139.99
Pre-mixed 6 bottles, presented in a wooden case. Gift card included. The case contains:
1x NONNO MARIO - Carmenére Piave DOC
1 x CICCIO - Merlot Venezia DOC
1x LABANO - Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut
1x RITROVO - Rosé Veneto IGT
1x NONNA SILVANA - Pinot Grigio Venezia DOC
1x MAMMA - Manzoni Bianco Piave DOC
$200.00
Pre-mixed 6 bottles, presented in a wooden case. Rugby leather vintage ball with JK14 logo. Gift card included. The case contains:
1x NONNO MARIO - Carmenére Piave DOC
1 x CICCIO - Merlot Venezia DOC
1x LABANO - Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut
1x RITROVO - Rosé Veneto IGT
1x NONNA SILVANA - Pinot Grigio Venezia DOC
1x MAMMA - Manzoni Bianco Piave DOC
$175.00 $180.00
1x ONOREVOLE Acqua di Cedro 1 L
1x ARLECCHINO Tagliatella 1 L
1x DAVIDE Amaro 1 L
in JK14 designed wooden crate
$169.99
Pre-mixed 6 bottles, presented in a wooden case. Gift card included. The case contains:
1x MALANOTTE - Piave Malanotte DOCG
1x NONNO MARIO - Carmenére Piave DOC
1 x CICCIO - Merlot Venezia DOC
1x LABANO - Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut
1x RITROVO - Rosé Veneto IGT
1x NONNA SILVANA - Pinot Grigio Venezia DOC
$225.00
Pre-mixed 6 bottles, presented in a wooden case. Rugby leather vintage ball with logo JK14. Gift card included. The case contains:
1 x MALANOTTE - Piave Malanotte DOCG
1x NONNO MARIO - Carmenére Piave DOC
1 x RITROVO - Rosé Veneto IGT
1x LABANO - Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut
1x NONNA SILVANA - Pinot Grigio Venezia DOC
1x MAMMA - Manzoni Bianco Piave DOC
$79.99
GRAPPA EXTRAFINA SELEZIONE NARDINI
"The result of over two centuries of expertise and tradition in the art of distillation."
This white grappa, called "Extrafina", is a special blend of the smoothest, most fragrant grappas obtained from multiple vineyards, selected by our master distillers.
PROFILE
TASTING NOTES: Smooth, elegant and persistent, with floral and fruity nuances.
COLOR: Transparent and crystalline.
FRAGRANCE: Complex aroma with dominant floral (rose) and fruity (peach and banana) notes.
PALATE: Smooth, elegant, well-rounded and persistent.
TYPE OF DISTILLATION: Blend of grappas distilled using a discontinuous flow vacuum-sealed system and continuous flow column procedure.
ALCOHOL: 42% vol.
PACKAGING: Bottles with protective case.
$19.99
A balanced and well-structured wine with a fragrant, intense bouquet with notes of jasmine and magnolia. It is fresh, zesty and harmonious on the palate, very well-balanced and has a good, persistent aroma.
$19.99
$55.00
This pack is perfect for drizzling your salads, vegetables, bread or meat!
It contains
$19.99
“Legend has it that each morning in Old Venice, a wine vendor would set up his cart at the foot of the famous Campanile in Piazza San Marco... the bell tower in St Mark’s square. Through the day, as the sun beat its way across the piazza cobblestones, he would move to stay in the bell tower’s shadow – ombra, in Italian – making sure his wine kept cool and fresh. To this day, ask any Venetian tavern-keeper for “two shadows” – “Dame do ombre!” – and he’ll know exactly what you mean...two small chalice-glasses of fine Prosecco (you’ll never ask for just one ombra, because it is always to be shared with a friend). Fresh, crisp and dry, this authentic Prosecco from the Province of Treviso is as rewarding as that welcoming patch of breezy shade on a sweltering summer’s day...”
John Kirwan
PROSECCO DOC TREVISO Brut
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Town of production: San Polo di Piave
Variety: Glera
Training system: Sylvoz
Harvest period: Mid September
Yield per hectare: 15000 Kgq
Sparkling winemaking method: Metodo Martinotti Charmat
Sugar residue: 8 g/l
Alcohol content: 11.5% Vol.
Total acidity: 5,5 g/l
Colore: Pale straw yellow
Bouquet: Recalls yellow apple, pineapple, acacia flower, wisteria and hay
Flavour: Fresh, harmonious and dry with a delicate perlage
Serving temperature: 6°-8°C
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Natural yeast panettone with raisins and cream filling Acqua di Cedro
750g
INGREDIENTS: Acqua di Cedro jelly filling 18% (Acqua di cedro liqueur 27% ( alcohol, sugar, natural flavouring), water, glucose syrup, sugar, thickeners: pectin and sodium alginate, butter, alcohol, emulsifiers: mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (of vegetable origin), natural flavouring ), raisins, wheat flour, eggs, natural yeast, sugar, butter, citron paste (glucose-fructose syrup, citron peel 31,5%, sugar, acidulant: citric acid), emulsifiers: mono and diglycerides of fatty acids (of vegetable origin), whole milk, egg yolk, glucose syrup, salt, skimmed milk powder, natural flavourings.
PRODUCED AND PACKAGED BY: Pasticceria Scarpato S.r.l. - Via Olmetto 27 - 37049 Villa Bartolomea (VR) - Italy
$39.99
Primitivo is one of Italy's greatest grapes. It is thought to have arrived in Puglia, the heel of Italy, in the 18th century from across the Adriatic Sea via the Croatian coast. Its Italian name was derived from its early ripening nature. Monk and botanist, Don Francesco Filippo Indellicati, named the variety Primitivo from the Latin "primativus" or "first to ripen". It is a grape that is rich in colour though its skin is delicate and thin. At its most simple, it produces wines that are fruit-forward, fleshy and opulent with notes of ripe cherries, blackberries, sometimes fig and a whiff of black pepper. But at its most qualitative, it creates powerful, complex, savoury and age-worthy reds. Located on the southern side of Puglia facing the Ionian Sea, the area around Manduria is one of the greatest zones for Primitivo. Renowned for its iron-rich soils of sand, silt, and clay over a volcanic sub-soil, Manduria benefits from the sea's cool breezes, which often creates a temperate climate despite its southerly location.
Varietal: Primitivo 100%
Vineyard age: 15-25 years old
Training system: "alberello" (bush vine) and espallier
Harvest time: early September
Average yield per hectare: 90 quintals (9.000 kilograms)
Vinification: thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation at 25°C (77° F), maceration for 1 week
Ageing: minimum 6 months in big casks of Slavonian oak
Alcohol content: 14,5% Vol.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: medium deep ruby red colour
Bouquet: pure and modern nose of ripe dark fruit, cherry, plum, sweet spices like ginger and aniseed with discreet oak
Taste: the palate is medium to full with a rounded texture, a well-balanced freshness underneath with a rather long and broad spicy fìnish
Suggested pairing: meat, braised beef roast and medium-aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16° - 18° C (60°- 64° F)
The history of PRODUTTORI DI MANDURIA started in the 1920s, when the Italian government appropriated funds to stimulate the vineyards from the south of Italy to cooperate in the production of wine, due to their poor disposition and resources. In Manduria a little group of vine-dressers decided to commercialise Primitivo, and in 1932 the Consorzio was officially founded. The cooperative was made up of the best vineyards in Manduria, who worked together to create the best Primitivo in the area. Today, the Consorzio is home to the Museum of Primitivo, which documents the millenary relationship between the people of Manduria and the art of making wine.
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STOPPER 18/C CHROMIUM PLATED
POLYDOME BLACK WITH JK.14 LOGO
PRODUCED BY: BREVETTI WAF VICENZA, ITALY
$110.00
Tagliatella and Amaro together? Unbelievable! This cocktail was created by our amazing mixologist Andrea Marseglia. He wanted to make sure we'd tell you this: "Have a little sip of the cocktail, then have a bit of the Parmesan cheese, then have another sip..." It is such a great tasting experience!
This pack includes 1 bottle of Amaro (1 litre) and 1 bottle of Tagliatella (1 litre).
$44.99
"You are holding a treasure of the ages, the Queen of dessert wines, a rare gem of exquisite, crushed velvet texture and a palate brimming with vivid, seductive black fruit and chocolate notes. One sip will tell you why, for centuries, Recioto represented the pinnacle of every Valpolicella winemaker’s range – until one fateful day in 1936 when it was discovered that splendid sweet Recioto, when left, transformed into delectable dry Amarone. Today, the clamour for Amarone consigns original Recioto to a tiny two per cent of each vintage... and that is why the bottle you are holding is, well, very small. Yet so very, very special!" John Kirwan
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