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Brothers Maurizio and Martino are currently in charge of the winemaking, offering quality premium wines which are not only delicious but also excellent value for money.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese wines also have an IGT classification which recognises the unusually high quality of the class of wine within Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis gift pack includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geraldos.co.uk\/collections\/red-wine\/products\/biscardo-neropasso-italy-2023\"\u003eBiscardo Neropasso, Italy 2023 BIN 2052\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.geraldos.co.uk\/collections\/white-wine\/products\/mabis-biscardo-oropasso-italy-2024\"\u003eBiscardo Oropasso, Italy 2024 BIN NO 2547\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiscardo Oropasso:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"uk-switcher uk-margin mp-product-details-panes\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"uk-active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense straw yellow with greenish reflections. Delicate with floral notes and hints of citrus fruits and yellow flesh fruits. Fresh, mineral and very well structured and well balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiscardo Neropasso:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntense ruby red turning to garnet with ageing. Bouquet is spicy with hints of cherry, black cherry and plum compote. fine and velvety palate, persistent, with soft tannins at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alliance Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39447581917227,"sku":"2547_2052_BAG","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2238\/8583\/products\/Oropasso_NeropassoWineGiftPack2-WEB.jpg?v=1631621844"},{"product_id":"fabrizio-vella-ross-bianco-wine-gift-pack","title":"Fabrizio Vella Rosso \u0026 Bianco Wine Gift Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect for any wine lover, this Gift Pack includes two premium wines produced in Italy by Fabrizio Vella, who is a passionate winemaker living and working in Sicily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabrizio Vella Rosso is a crisp, pleasant and natural red wine with aromas of spice and packed full of punchy liquorice, chocolate, and dark fruits.  Whereas the Bianco is a fresh, crisp white wine with citrus and tropical fruit notes.  Both are vegetarian, vegan and organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a sophisticated gift pack making it a really lovely gift for a wine fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach gift pack includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fabriozo Rosso\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geraldos.co.uk\/products\/fabrizio-vella-rosso-2020-bin-no-4206\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFabrizio Vella Rosso 75cl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Fabrizio Vella Bianco\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geraldos.co.uk\/products\/fabrizio-vella-bianco-2020-bin-no-3547\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFabrizio Vella Bianco 75cl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabrizio Vella Rosso:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"uk-switcher uk-margin mp-product-details-panes\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"uk-active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural wine with a complex nose, which is spicy and packed full of punchy liquorice, chocolate, and dark fruits. Crisp, pleasant and persistent in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabrizio Vella Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis natural wine has a complex nose of citrus fruit, lemon zest and citrus blossoms along with hint of tropical fruits, herbs and sweet spices. 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In Amarone, the quality of the grape skin is a primary concern as that component brings the tannins, colour and intensity of flavour to the wine. The process of desiccation not only concentrates the juices within the grape but also increases the skin contact of the grapes. The drying process further metabolizes the acids within the grape and creates a polymerization of the tannins in the skin, which contributes to the overall balance of the finished wine. The length of the drying process is typically 120 days. The most evident consequence of this process is the loss of weight: 35 to 45% for Corvina grapes, 30 to 40% for Molinara and 27 to 40% for Rondinella. Following drying, at the end of January\/beginning of February, the grapes are crushed and go through a dry low-temperature fermentation process which can last up to 30\/50 days. 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Their approach of minimal intervention allows the soils to fully express its potential, with great care taken to minimize the use of chemicals and fertilizers. Their Pinot Noir dominant Grande Réserve exhibits the hallmarks of the house style, with reserve wines aged on lees for 15-18 months for added richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hand harvested grapes are brought to the winery in Ay where they are gently pressed before a cool fermentation. 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