For years Winexpert has consistently dazzled with an annual Limited Release in the Private Reserve Series and the lineage is impressive: Infusion, Bruno, Odyssey, Fiero, Three Moons Cabernet, Bourbon Barrel Zin Cab, Nocturnal, Bravado, and Forza. 2024 continues this tradition of greatness with limited release Winexpert Private Reserve COLOSSO with Grape Skins, an ultra-premium red blend sourced from class vineyards in Italy.
THIS IS THE STUFF LEGENDS ARE MADE OF.
WINEXPERT PRIVATE RESERVE COLOSSO
AVAILABLE NOW
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY
Ready in only 9 weeks and producing 23L (approximately thirty 750ml bottles) of finished wine, Winexpert Private Reserve COLOSSO is priced at $246.75 On-Premise (or $192 Kit-Only). That’s just $8.30 a bottle Available now, only while quantities last. Contact Just Fine Wine now to reserve yours – you don’t want to miss out on this one.
For an additional fee, oak barrel aging is available for this wine on a first come, first served basis. Space is extremely limited in the oak barrel and is filling up fast. A sell out is a certainty.
The Region: Impeccable Italy. Colosso blends Italian favourites with one of the country’s hidden gems. Sangiovese, indigenous to Tuscany but planted throughout the country, is prized for its balanced acid and high tannin; it is one of Italy’s most important varietals and the backbone of famous wines like Brunello and Chianti. Primitivo is a key grape in southern Italy, known for producing bold, tannic wines with dark berry flavours. Nerello is a rare Sicilian grape mostly found in the volcanic soils of Mount Etna. Similar to a fine Pinot Noir, it adds depth to this already impressive blend.
The Wine: Colosso = Big. Italian for colossus, “Colosso” speaks to the powerful profile of this big Italian red. Heady aromas of cherry, jammy plum and vanilla lead into a bold fruity palate. Rich flavours of cherry, blackberry and plum are accented with sweet baking spice, and layered with softer notes of raspberry, licorice, and dried herb. Big, velvety tannin is balanced with moderate acidity, giving great structure and a plush finish.
BODY: FULL OAK: MEDIUM SWEETNESS: DRY ALCOHOL: 14%
Food Pairing: The ripe fruit and full body make this a good partner for rich dishes like ribs, roasted leg of lamb, bacon-wrapped tenderloin, or grilled sausage with fire roasted peppers and caramelized onions. Pairs with hearty veggie dishes like roasted root vegetables or eggplant parmesan. A plate of mature cheeses is always welcome.
