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Viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times. The Romans, and before them the Etruscans, cultivated vines. The Greeks gave the territory the nickname Œnotria, meaning the land of wine (a name more specific to Calabria, then a Greek colony). Today's vineyards extend throughout the Italian regions from the Valle d'Aosta to Sicily. Italy is now, according to the OIV, the world leader in wine production in terms of volume, and is known primarily for its reds, which are significantly more tannic and structured than their French or even Swiss counterparts. The great native grape varieties (e.g. nebbiolo, sangiovese, aglianico, nerello mascalese) are not unrelated to this, as their temporal adaptation to their respective terroirs has resulted in grapes that ripen late, are rich in tannins and naturally retain a high degree of acidity and bitterness, the latter components softening considerably when the grapes are harvested at maturity, giving the wines great potential for ageing, as well as complexity and finesse. The most emblematic representatives are undoubtedly from Piedmont (Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara), Tuscany (Chianti Classico, Brunello del Montalcino), Campania (Falerno del Massico, Taurasi) and Sicily (Etna), although great red wines are produced in almost all Italian regions. In the north, for example, the best reds from the Valle d'Aosta shine with their unique fruity brilliance and easy-to-digest character, those from Lombardy with their extreme finesse, those from Trentino Alto Adige with their wild character, and those from Veneto with their rich body. In the centre, whether in Emilia-Romagna or Umbria, the wines are notably full-bodied and robust, while in the Marche, Abruzzi and Molise, they are characterised by a healthy rusticity. Finally, in the far south, the wines of Puglia transform sunshine into finesse, the volcanic reds of Basilicata combine the freshness of altitude with tension, while the little-known wines of Calabria display a certain darkness. Of course, we have not forgotten Piedmont, Tuscany, Campania and Sicily, whose best and greatest red wines have qualities of fragrance, structure, elegance and longevity that place them at the top of national production, to compete with neighbouring countries in the concert of the world's great wines, without any complexes.As for dry white wines, the potential of the region cannot be underestimated, because here too the autochthonous grape varieties, the soils and their location are marvellous, from the extreme north to the extreme south. For example, we can mention the small arvines from Valdot, the rare great rieslings from Piedmont, the miraculous wines of the Cinque Terre, the nosiola from Trentino, the fine soave from Veneto, the electrifying fiano and falanghina from the far south, the extraordinary carricante whites from Sicily, the rarest autochthonous wines from Sardinia, the maceration wines from Friuli, etc.Finally, it is less well known that Italy is capable of producing extraordinary sweet wines that defy time, whether they are made from passerillage (most often) on racks or on stumps, or even from botrytis (rarer), with sometimes very long maturation. Let's mention some names that evoke discovery and travel: Aleatico dell'Elba, Passito di Pantelleria, Recioto della Valpolicella, Sciacchetrà, Vin Santo. And others. In any case, they reflect a know-how that has existed since time immemorial and are worthy of interest.
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Santoleri, Farro semiperlato (500 gr)

Santoleri, Farro semiperlato (500 gr)

Cereals

Organic Wine
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Special offer
6,00 CHF
4,50 CHF
 
from 1 bt.
Grappa Gaia & Rey, Gaja, 45% (50 cl)
Grappa Sperss, Gaja, 45% (50 cl)

Grappa Sperss, Gaja, 45% (50 cl)

Grappa

Public price
 
49,50 CHF
 
Grappa Rossj Bass, Gaja, 42% (50 cl)
Grappa Barolo, Gaja, 42% (50 cl)

Grappa Barolo, Gaja, 42% (50 cl)

Grappa

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44,50 CHF
 
Santoleri, Lenticchie (500 gr)

Santoleri, Lenticchie (500 gr)

Cereals

Organic Wine
Public price
 
10,50 CHF
 
Barolo La Serra, Marcarini - 2013

Barolo La Serra, Marcarini - 2013

Barolo

Red wine
Public price
 
66,00 CHF
 
Barbaresco Costa Russi, Gaja - 2017

Barbaresco Costa Russi, Gaja - 2017

Langhe

Red wine
Public price
 
415,00 CHF
 
Barolo Chinato, Vajra

Barolo Chinato, Vajra

Barolo

Sweet or liqueur white wines
Public price
 
45,00 CHF
 
Barolo Pajanà, Clerico - 2004

Barolo Pajanà, Clerico - 2004

Barolo

Red wine
Public price
 
128,00 CHF
 
Barolo Brunate, Marcarini - 2013

Barolo Brunate, Marcarini - 2013

Barolo

Red wine
Public price
 
69,00 CHF
 
Barolo UnoPerUno, Elio Altare - 2017

Barolo UnoPerUno, Elio Altare - 2017

Barolo

Red wine
Rare Wine Organic Wine
Public price
 
260,00 CHF
 
Barolo Vite Talin, Sandrone - 2014

Barolo Vite Talin, Sandrone - 2014

Barolo

Red wine
Rare Wine
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370,00 CHF
 
Barolo Vite Talin, Sandrone - 2015

Barolo Vite Talin, Sandrone - 2015

Barolo

Red wine
Rare Wine
Public price
 
370,00 CHF
 
IGT Toscana, Montedesassi, Il Borghetto - 2017

IGT Toscana, Montedesassi, Il Borghetto - 2017

Toscana IGT

Red wine
Organic Wine
Public price
Club price
28,00 CHF
22,40 CHF
 
from 3 bt.
Barbaresco, La Morandina - 2017

Barbaresco, La Morandina - 2017

Barbaresco

Red wine
Public price
 
29,50 CHF
 
Miele Millefiori, Cal Bertaro (250 gr) - 2021

Miele Millefiori, Cal Bertaro (250 gr) - 2021

Honey

Organic Wine
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Special offer
16,00 CHF
14,40 CHF
 
from 1 bt.
Fumin, Les Crêtes - 2019

Fumin, Les Crêtes - 2019

Val d'Aoste

Red wine
Public price
 
29,50 CHF
 
Nebbiolo Sommet, Les Crêtes - 2018

Nebbiolo Sommet, Les Crêtes - 2018

Val d'Aoste

Red wine
Public price
Special offer
40,50 CHF
34,45 CHF
 
from 1 bt.
Langhe nebbiolo, Parusso - 2020

Langhe nebbiolo, Parusso - 2020

Langhe

Red wine
Public price
 
19,00 CHF
 
Langhe Nebbiolo, Sottimano - 2021

Langhe Nebbiolo, Sottimano - 2021

Langhe

Red wine
Organic Wine
Public price
 
23,00 CHF
 
Barolo Cannubi, Elio Altare - 2018

Barolo Cannubi, Elio Altare - 2018

Barolo

Red wine
Rare Wine Organic Wine
Public price
 
190,00 CHF
 
Barolo Perarmando, Parusso - 2018

Barolo Perarmando, Parusso - 2018

Barolo

Red wine
Public price
 
44,00 CHF
 
IGT Basilicata bianco, Pipoli, Vigneti del Vulture - 2021

IGT Basilicata bianco, Pipoli, Vigneti del Vulture - 2021

IGT Basilicata

White wine
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Club price
9,90 CHF
7,90 CHF
 
from 3 bt.