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"The name of a specific geographical area between Florence and Siena in the central region of Toscana, assosciated with tangy, dry red wines...”
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Maretti Chianti (6pk)
More about Maretti Find a stockist Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Region: Chianti
Winemaker: Giovani Busi
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 12.5%
Pack Size: 6 Bottle Pack
Tasting Notes: Chianti remains one of the most lauded and long-lived wine regions in Italy specialising in the variety Sangiovese. This wine is sourced from a small grower in Chianti Rufina one of the highest and coolest parts of the region resulting in wines that are quite granite rich with a mineral edge and fine acidity. Whilst the majority of the region’s vineyard owners still sell their fruit to large wineries and co-operatives, an increasing number are opting to make small amounts of wine themselves, selling directly under their own label such as Maretti. Winemaking: Traditionally vinified in small open stainless-steel fermenters, controlled to twenty-six degrees, and hand plunged daily with fermentation lasting fifteen days. Following fermentation the wine is aged for just over twelve months in large seasoned (2,000 litres) oak casks before bottling and a further six months maturation before release. 2020 Vintage: 2020 could well be one of the best vintages in recent memory. Due to the pandemic, it Tasting Note: Chianti at its fragrant best. An amalgam of red berries and black olive complemented by dried herbs adding savoury edge. Fresh and bright palate weight with fine grain tannins that ensures it ends dry. Great drinkability here and a stablemate for a home-made Lasagne or Pappardelle with mushrooms. The below information is available for stockists of this product. Bottle Barcode: 9344154014454 Carton Barcode: 9344154015277
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Pinch Gut Chocolate Aged Tawny (6pk)
Region: Dominican Republic, barrel aged in Australia Summary: Of the many dark stories from these troubled times none is more notorious than that of convict Francis Morgan, who was executed on Pinchgut island and his skeleton then left to hang for four years. According to folklore, knowing his fate, Morgan told the hangman he was consoled by what would be his magnificent view of the harbour. Today we’re still obsessed with rum but “harbour views to die for” luckily has quite a different meaning Tasting Note: Rich and indulgent, this chocolate-infused Tawny harmonises velvety milk chocolate, toffee, and vanilla with the deep, barrel-aged complexity of the wine. Enticing aromas of creamy cocoa, toasted hazelnut, and caramelized sugar rise from the glass, leading into a smooth, full-bodied palate. Each sip reveals layers of milk chocolate truffle, buttery toffee, and oak laced with a hint of rum, offering depth and warmth. The finish is long and lingering, leaving behind delicate notes of cocoa, caramel, and roasted almond. The below information is available for stockists of this product. Pinch Gut Chocolate Aged Tawny Tasting Note (Please contact us) Pinch Gut Chocolate Aged Tawny Image (Please contact us)
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Pinch Gut Cinnamon Aged Tawny (6pk)
Region: Dominican Republic, barrel aged in Australia Summary: Of the many dark stories from these troubled times none is more notorious than that of convict Francis Morgan, who was executed on Pinchgut island and his skeleton then left to hang for four years. According to folklore, knowing his fate, Morgan told the hangman he was consoled by what would be his magnificent view of the harbour. Today we’re still obsessed with rum but “harbour views to die for” luckily has quite a different meaning Tasting Note: A bold twist on the dark-hearted Pinchgut, this cinnamon-infused spiced rum ignites the senses with intensity, warmth, and intrigue. Aromas of cinnamon sticks, clove, and burnt orange rise from the glass, layered with rich vanilla and caramelised brown sugar. The palate is full and refined, revealing waves of maple, toffee, and nutmeg, all carried by the fiery warmth of cinnamon spice. Mid-palate complexity deepens with oak char and dried fruit, leading to a long, smouldering finish of dark treacle, toasted vanilla, and lingering spice. A fiery indulgence with a bold edge. The below information is available for stockists of this product. Pinch Gut Cinnamon Aged Tawny Tasting Note (Please contact us) Pinch Gut Cinnamon Aged Tawny Image (Please contact us)
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