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A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.

Like the butteri who call this home, Sella Antica winemakers share a bond with nature, developed through the generations and fortified by dedication to their craft. The result is an expertly blended wine that brings out the fruit-forward expressions of the land and tastes as rich as the story it celebrates.By hitting submit you agree to receive marketing emails from Wine.com, agree to our Terms of Service and certify that you are of legal drinking age. View Privacy Policy.

Sella Antica is a dominantly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon red blend with ripe blue and blackberry aromas and hints of vanilla and cooked plums. Layers of dark fruit flavors, chocolate, and spicy oak, framed by velvety tannins carry this rich and fresh palate to a smooth finish.Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.On the palate this wine reveals a very fresh and crisp grip, reporting citric and tropical fruits to your taste-buds to create an extremely smooth yet vibrant almond peel complexity with a long finish.

The grapes for this wine are grown in two separate plots. Ana found vineyards that for her express the freshness of Douro and used them to create a modern Douro classic.

Ana Rola our “woman in wine” is born & bred in the Douro & since an early age knew that she wanted be a winemaker in the Douro Valley where she was raised. Here she can find originality, unbeatable terroir, knowledge & overcome the challenges in creating a wine that stands out from the crowd! The estate, Quinta de Remostias, remains from the XVIII century & is located in Peso da Regua, the center of Douro Valley. In 2014, Ana decided to leave her post as head wine maker at a large prestigious Douro winery to go it alone. She explains, after so many years doing what I love for others, I think it gets to a point that we think “why not do it for myself”.

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An Italian term meaning ‘in the manner of the ancients’ used for works of art, architecture and literature that sought to revive the style and principles of the classical past, especially that of Ancient Rome. The origins of this style can be seen as early as the fourteenth century, but it became especially widespread in the fifteenth century. In architecture the style is distinguished by its use of antique ornament, particular the classical orders, and symmetry. It was based upon the study of antique buildings and upon the only surviving Ancient Roman architectural manual, ‘On Architecture’ by Vitruvius. Prominent early examples include the buildings of Filippo Brunelleschi, including the Pazzi Chapel and the Loggia degli Innocenti.From Arabic صَلَّى‎ (ṣallā, “to pray”, also “to pray for somebody, to bless”). Regarding the e-vocalism and the verbal noun tislija there may have been a merger with Arabic سَلَّى‎ (sallā, “to amuse, entertain, comfort”). See the doublet salla for more.From Old Galician-Portuguese, from Vulgar Latin *sicla, syncopated from Latin situla (“bucket”), perhaps locally influenced by sedilia. Cognate with Portuguese selha and, more distantly, French seau.

Food Pairings: It is excellent with grilled and roasted meats, even in summer, as the velvety tannins allow it to be served at a cooler temperature. It is also delicious with many international cuisines, such as spicy Asian or South American platters.This review was last updated in August 2019. If you have any questions, suggestions for future reviews or spot anything that has changed in price or availability please get in touch at [email protected].

The predicament that comes with such a formidable vermouth is that while using it in a negroni or a Manhattan will make you an inimitable cocktail, it feels almost wasteful to cordialise this drink.Dedication often sets drinks apart and that is definitely the case with this drink. The variety of processes, hot infusions and cold extractions are carried out with precision. This is then followed by several months of ‘refinement’ in order to achieve the signature flavour profile.

A first sip floods your mouth with deep chocolate and orange flavours punctuated with a peppering of sweet and punchy spices, finishing with spice and citrus.The base wine for the vermouth is made up of white wines of Italian grapes from the Romagna, Puglia and Sicily regions, always processed within the day in order to maximise freshness.Among the top secret ingredients are saffron and vanilla. The saffron is imported from Iran and vanilla beans are flown in from as far afield as Madagascar, the use of vanilla aiding digestion as well as adding a creaminess and roundness to the vermouth.A good vermouth is the base for many a classic cocktail, from negroni to Manhattan. Read our review of Antica’s traditional vermouth to discover it’s flavour profile, plus serving suggestions and recipes.

The formula side of things is where the real magic happens; Rome wasn’t built in a day and Antica isn’t distilled in a week – it takes months actually.

The recipe and processes that go into making Antica Formula are top secret. To this day, only three people know the hidden formula for the final product, distillery president Niccolo Branca being one of the trusted few.

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The winery is nestled among the rolling hills of Maremma, Tuscany, where a beautiful and mild Mediterranean microclimate allows our grapes to flourish. The mineral-rich soil of the Maremma produces robust and complex wines, where varieties of Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah,,and Cabernet Sauvignon thrive.There are 534 military records available for the last name Sella. For the veterans among your Sella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions. There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey – from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure. Italian: from Latin sella ‘saddle throne’ also ‘mountain pass or col’ used to denote a saddler or alternatively as a topographic name for someone who lived by a mountain pass or a habitational name from any of the many places throughout Italy named with this word.Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sella in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sella census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sella. 37% of Sella men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Sella women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sella were Salesman and Teacher. .An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sella ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.