June Selection 2017

June Selection 2017A celebration of Italian Wines Presented by Bill Jackson Founder of The Secret Wine Society

IntroductionWe have carefully selected the following outstanding wines for yourenjoyment. We have teamed up with an Italian group of wineriesenabling us to give you an excellent selection of traditional yetmodern wines. These high-quality wineries are involved in buildingand maintaining wine production centres in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. As part of a supply-chain system, they are in a positionto constantly improve on the quality of their wines as well aseconomic growth – both domestically and internationally. Throughtheir team's expertise they are now able to tell their stories aboutand share the uniqueness of their wine-making tradition in a newand efficient way.Focusing on the feedback from our successful first selection wehave concentrated on value for money and are proud to presentthese great wines from Tuscany and Emilia-Romagana.We have four fantastic wines for that impromptu evening, fiveseductive wines that will wow your dinner guests and then someunbelievable wines for those moments. Members’ Cost Price in RedWhilst there is no minimum or maximum order, we stronglyrecommend ordering at least two cases to keep your deliverycharges cost effective. Please see how to order your wines and ourdelivery charges at the end of this booklet.Please be aware that the prices advertised are based on theexchange rates when going to print; prices may vary when placingan order. So with any luck, depending on how the election pans out,it could be in your favour.*Based on exchange rate of 1GBP to 1.14EUR when going to print.

Podere PalazzoPodere Palazzo is nestled among the forested hills of Carpineta between the city ofCesena and the famous Rubicon Valley. In 49 BC, the Great Roman Civil Warbegan when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River hailing, “Alea iacta est” or“The die is cast.” Conquering this territory was one of the last political conflictsbefore the establishment of the Roman Empire.Steeped in rich tradition, the heart of our winery and its ten hectares of vineyardsstretch from the Adriatic Sea to the castles of Sorrivoli and Monteleone.These exclusive wines come from hand harvested grapes where only the finestgrapes are selected. According to their old traditions, the wine ages in oak barrels,which provides each bottle with a delicate touch, soft and austere. This is the secretof the rich flavours and taste of these wines. These wines perfectly represent theregion and the quality of the family estate.The simple philosophy of Podere Palazzo is to produce excellent wine in anenvironmentally sustainable manner. While these fine wines are the result ofexperience rooted in family traditions, they are dedicated to using creativity andcontinued research in making their wines unforgettable. Pored Palazzo wines aremade with passion and respect for their beautiful region and their family whoworked this land before them.Resting on the Romagna hills, 250 metres above sea level, the heart of PoderePalazzo lies on a wooded mound and overlooks 10 hectares of vineyards, a greatplace to enjoy a spectacular view stretching from the Adriatic Sea to the nearbyCastles of Sorrivoli and Monteleone. Silence and large spaces are the distinctivefeatures of this wonderful Estate located in one of the most suggestive andevocative landscapes of Italy.These clayey and fresh hills - located at a height that best suits the cultivation ofSangiovese di Romagna - also provide the perfect habitat for Trebbiano, Albanaand Bombino Bianco, Merlot and Lambrusco.These are exclusive wines made from hand-picked grapes that are cultivated usingenvironmentally-friendly methods typical of organic productions, such as the greenmanure, which allows to reduce fertilisations, traps containing sex pheromone tolimit insecticide use; weed and grass mowing among vine rows to avoid chemicaltreatments. Grapes’ growing in the vineyard and then in cellars through a carefulageing in wood allows each bottle to develop a delicate, smooth and austere.flavour livened up by luscious spicy aromas. The result is surprising: a pleasurablewine with long-lasting quality.

RIVOLA WHITE RUBICONE Members £10.58 RRP £18.25 Our opinion Young, dramatic wine with rounded character. A fine and delicate nose with delicious and refreshing citrus notes. From the first sip, the fragrances of yellow flowers, peach, and pink grapefruit envelops the palate. This wine is aged eight months in new French oak barrels. Its just delicious. Trebbiano 40%, Bombino Bianco IGT 30%, Chardonnay 30% Alc. 13%-13.5% Harvest Grapes are selected and harvested by hands and collected in the boxes. Usually it’s done between the second week of September and October. Food and wine pairing Podere Palazzo Rivola can be enjoyed with white meat, fish or pasta dishes or simply on its own. Guides Exhibits a deep yellow colour with great structure. Aromas of sweet yellow flowers and fruits on the nose and palate with an additional hint of acacia honey.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £6.05*, and we only add Duty @£2.16Shipping & Currency @£0.60 and then VAT, that we incur @20% £1.76, thisfantastic Italian white would only cost £10.58 to members.So thats a saving of just over £46.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

DON PASQUALE SANGIOVESE ROMAGNA SUPERIORE Members £11.52 RRP £19.85 Our opinion Rich in colour and density. Intense nose that reveals flowers, ripe fruit, and spices. Full body, a complex palate with intense freshness and soft tannins. 100% DOC Sangiovese Alc. 13.5%-14% Harvest Grapes are selected and harvested by hands and collected in the boxes. Usually it’s done between the second week of September and October. Food and wine pairing Don Pasquale has a full flavoured blend with an intense bouquet that can be enjoyed with all pasta and meat dishes but is particularly delicious with a hearty soup. Guides Exhibits a beautiful deep colour. A nice nose of flowers and spices, red fruit flavours – plums and blackberries -  on the palate.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £6.84*, and we only add Duty @£2.16 Shipping &Currency @£0.60 and then VAT, that we incur,@20% £1.92 this fantastic Italian redwould only cost £11.52 to members.So thats a saving of just under £50.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

CASTELLO RED RUBICONE Members £11.52 RRP £19.85 Our opinion An intense red wine made from Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet. These varieties come together seamlessly with red fruits, spicy notes, and mineral. Full body with ripe and noble tannin envelop the mouth. This wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Sangiovese 40%, Merlot 40%, Lambrusco 20% Alc. 13.5% Harvest Usually it’s done between the second week of September and October. The fermentation lasts for 10 - 20 days, the juice of the grapes is left in contact with the skins and seeds. Food and wine pairing Castello is a classic full flavoured blend that can be enjoyed with all game and roast meat dishes but is also delicious with gnocchi. Guides Exhibits a beautiful deep colour with shades of violet. A nice nose of wild fruits and a great palate with excellent structure.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £6.84* and we only add Duty @£2.16 Shipping &Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £1.92 this fantastic Italian redwould only cost £11.52 to members.So thats a saving of just under £50.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

RAMATO DELLA FIAMMA White Rubicone Members £17.52 RRP £29.95 Our opinion This unique wine is produced from a vineyard with forty years of history and deep roots from the region. It Is a white wine treated like an old and aged red wine. Aged in the barrel, the body of the wine is dense and rich. Preserved. Rediscovered. Loved.. 100% Ramato della Fiamma Alc. 13.5% Harvest Grapes are selected and harvested by hand and collected in the boxes. Usually it’s done between the first and the second week of September. The fermentation is made at a certain controlled temperature after that we move them to a new french oak barrels of 300 litres. The wine is aged for 24 months in oak barrels and one year in bottles. Food and wine pairing Ramato is a classic wine that can be enjoyed with all meat dishes but is also delicious with gnocchi and any pasta dish. Guides Exhibits a beautiful deep colour with shades of gold. A nice nose of wild fruits and a great palate with excellent structure.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £11.84* and we only add Duty @£2.16 Shipping& Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £2.92 this amazing Italian whitewould only cost £17.52 to members.So thats a saving of just under £75.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

SPIRITUM Red Rubicone Members £17.52 RRP £29.95 Our opinion An intricate nose with intense dark red fruit, dried figs, and sweet spices. Very complex on the palate with excellent structure and long aftertaste. Soft and luscious tannins balance the evident balsamic notes. Sangiovese 30%, Merlot 40%, Lambrusco 30% Alc. 15% Food and wine pairing Spiritum is a fully flavoured blend that can be enjoyed with the finest steak and roast meat dishes but is also particularly good with pork. Harvest Hand harvesting of selected grapes placed in small boxes. Grapes are picked between the middle of September and the middle of October Guides A dark, impenetrable colour revealing great structure. The warmth of alcohol is enhanced by notes of red fruits, spices and dried fruits. A rich mouth with a powerful tannic structure combined with balsamic notes typical of oak barrique ageing.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £11.84* and we only add Duty @£2.16 Shipping& Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £2.92 this fantastic Italian redwould only cost £17.52 to members.So thats a saving of just under £75.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

AUGUSTUS SANGIOVESE ROMAGNA SUPERIORE RISERVA Members £18.89 RRP £32.45 Our opinion Intense ruby red colour with red fruit flavour. Fruity hints on the nose; well blended with toasty, spicy, and dried fruit notes. Persistent and elegant: the true roots of Emilia-Romagna tradition. Rests and improves in the barrel for 24 months. 100% DOC Sangiovese Alc. 14%-15% Food and wine pairing Spiritum is a fully flavoured blend that can be enjoyed with the finest steak and roast meat dishes but is also particularly good with pork. Harvest Hand harvesting of selected grapes placed in small boxes. Grapes are picked between the middle of September and the middle ofOctober Guides Intense red wine that exhibits a beautiful deep colour. The nose reveals hints of expressive mature red fruits along with flavours of dried fruits and spice enlivened with rich tannins.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £12.98* and we only add Duty @£2.16 Shipping& Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £3.15 this superior Italian redwould only cost £18.89 to members.So thats a saving of just over £80.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

PELIDE Passito Members £17.52 RRP £29.95 Our opinion A “meditation” wine, luscious and complex. Persuasive nose of yellow flowers, apricot tones, candied citrus and sweet spices. Fresh from the first sip to the last, but never cloying. 100% Albana Alc. 12.5%-13% Food and wine pairing Like all good pudding wines this can be enjoyed on its own or with a rich dark chocolate. Harvest Hand harvesting of selected grapes placed in small boxes. Grapes are picked in middle of September and withered on the vine for about 2 weeks. Guides A richly extractive wine characterised by a golden amber colour. Candied apricot, acacia honey and dried fruit notes on the nose and palate, with balsamic notes – typical of wood ageing - lingering on the finishAs we buy direct from the vineyard for £11.84* and we only add @Duty £2.16 Shipping& Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £2.92 this sublime Italianpudding wine would only cost £17.52 to members.So thats a saving of just over £80.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

The challenge to produce great wines in San Miniato di Pisa led to the birth of TorreMatilde. Its activity has developed along side the management of Fattoria Il Canneto'svineyards – since the year 780 A.C. One of the most charming hilly areas of middle-high Tuscany, between Florence and Pisa.Featuring 15 hectares of vineyards within a 300+ hectares historical estate, it hasbeen planted with Sangiovese, Merlot, Colorino, and Vermentino grapes.Along the road from San Miniato to Caste lfiorentino, on a hill peak is whereCanneto is located, a big, old and charming Estate (Feudo). Canneto shows adeep and important rural past, where all the activities were done for the estateneeds.The landscape around Canneto is beautiful: vineyards, olive oil trees andcypress trees surround all the estate, creating a magnificent landscape TorreMatilde Società Agricola, follows carefully all the production phases which bringthe grapes to the wine bottles.Starting from the organically estate vineyards and grapes management andtaking care about the natural bio-chemical processes involved in our winemaking action, we are focused to craft premium wines that show at its best, themodern soul of the millenary wine tradition of Tuscany.Canneto in Val d’ ELSA, three Tuscan miles “a Grecale-Levante” (East-SouthEast) exposure from San Miniato, was founded in Anno Domini 780 by the noblefathers of the Badia di San Savino. Castello di Canneto was further built in 1369and since then, have been conquered and lost several times by Firenze,because of the local riots that happened in the San Miniato area during the pastcenturies.Close by San Giorgio a Canneto, the church of the village, there is a Villa ownedin the past by Conti Bardi for a long time.The estate of Canneto reach the left “ripa” of the Elsa river (river bank) in a placecalled Mulino Nuovo. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

Villa dei Bardi Rosato Toscana IGT Members £9.52 RRP £15.95Torre Matilde Our opinion Whilst Italy is famed for its Red and Whites this Tuscan is a very successful rosé with exuberant, ripe red berry and cherry aromas and flavours. There is a succulence to this that keeps on giving. Sangiovese 85%, Merlot 15% Alc. 12.5% Food and wine pairing We recommend it on its own as an aperitif or with appetisers, light sea food dishes Harvest Traditional hand picking aged for 5 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. Guides Light pink colour with yellow notes with hints of violet flowers and cherry. Fresh and sapid , well balanced.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £5.18* and we only add Duty @£2.16Shipping & Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £1.59 thisfantastic Italian rosê would only cost £9.52 to membersSo thats a saving of just under £40.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

San Giorgio a Canneto Members £9.52 RRP £15.95 Our opinion This is a delightful light crisp golden wine. What’s exciting about this Vermentino is it can be deliciously complex in taste in similar style to Sauvignon Blanc 100% Vermentino IGT Alc. 12% Food and wine pairing Vermentino with its somewhat oily character, salinity and phenolic bitterness is a wonderful wine to match with medium-weight dishes that play with rich herbs and spices. Due to its bolder intensity, you can easily match this wine with richer fish such as halibut or even meats as bold as fennel-spiced pork sausages Harvest Traditional hand-picking aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. Guides Light yellow colour with golden reflections. Fruity with floral and herbal notes. Harmonic, well balanced with pleasant and persistent aftertaste.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £5.18* and we only add Duty @£2.16Shipping & Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £1.59 thisfantastic Italian white would only cost £9.52 to members.So thats a saving of just under £40.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

A.D. 780 Chianti DOCG Members £9.52 RRP £15.95 Our opinion This is a delightful Chianti wine from the heart of Tuscany, with a traditionally medium intensity on the nose and earthier in nature. Sangiovese 85% Malvasia Nera15% Alc. 13% Food and wine pairing It’s acidity matches with the tanginess in fresh cheeses without overwhelming them with weight or tannin. It flatters fleshy, full- flavored fish like swordfish, tuna, and salmon and is a classic companion to lighter meats like pork, roast chicken, and veal. Harvest Traditional hand picking aged for 6 months in concrete & stainless steel tanks before bottling with further ageing in the bottle. Guides Ruby red colour with light garnet reflections with traditional and intense fruit of marasca cherry mixed with light spicy notes. Medium- Full bodied but elegant red wine with fresh typical acidity that gives an enjoyable drinkability.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £5.18* and we only add Duty @£2.16 Shipping &Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £1.59 this fantastic Chianti wouldonly cost £9.52 to members.So thats a saving of just under £40.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

Molin Novo Rosso Toscana IGT Members £9.52 RRP £15.95 Our opinion Another delightful red wine from the heart of Tuscany, with a traditionally medium intensity on the nose and earthier in nature. Sangiovese 85% Malvasia Nera15% Alc. 12.5% Food and wine pairing To serve with all the most important traditional Italian food, starting from Coldcuts to light meat courses, passing through Pappa al Pomodoro. Harvest Traditional hand-picking. Traditional vinification, long maceration and fermentation at controlled temperature. aged for 6 months in concrete & stainless steel tanks before bottling with further ageing in the bottle. Guides Ruby red colour with light garnet reflections with traditional and intense fruit of marasca cherry mixed with light spicy notes. Medium- Full bodied but elegant red wine with fresh typical acidity that gives an enjoyable drinkability.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £5.18* and we only add Duty @£2.16 Shipping &Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £1.59 this fantastic red would onlycost £9.52 to members.So thats a saving of just under £40.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

Luna Sangiovese Toscana IGT Members £10.58 RRP £17.95 Our opinion This fine Sangiovese is a nobel wine with a real concentration of colour and savour. As for the elusive flavour of pure Sangiovese, it ranges in a spectrum somewhere between mulberries, prunes, spice, tobacco, sometimes leather and chestnuts 100% Sangiovese Alc. 13% Food and wine pairing To serve with all the most important traditional Italian food, starting from cold cuts to light meat courses, passing through Pappa al Pomodoro. Harvest Traditional hand-picking. Traditional vinification, long maceration and fermentation at controlled temperature. Ageing 9-12 month in Slavonian oak cask and French oak barrels before bottling with further ageing in the bottle. Guides Ruby red colour with light garnet reflections with traditional and intense fruit of marasca cherry mixed with light spicy notes. Medium-Full bodied but elegant red wine with fresh typical acidity that gives an enjoyable drinkability. As we buy direct from the vineyard for £6.05* and we only add Duty @£2.16 Shipping & Currency @£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £1.76 this fantastic Sangiovese would only cost £10.58 to members. So thats a saving of just over £44.00 a case.www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

1369 Merlot Merlot Toscana IGT Members £11.63 RRP £20.00 Our opinion This fine Sangiovese is a nobel wine with a real concentration of colour and savour. As for the elusive flavour of pure Sangiovese, it ranges in a spectrum somewhere between mulberries, prunes, spice, tobacco, sometimes leather and chestnuts 100% Merlot Alc. 13% Food and wine pairing To serve with all the most important traditional Italian food, starting from Coldcuts to light meat courses, passing through Pappa al Pomodoro. Harvest Traditional hand-picking. Traditional vinification, long maceration and fermentation at controlled temperature. Ageing 9-12 month in Slavonian oak cask and French oak barrels before bottling with further ageing in the bottle. Guides Ruby red colour with violet reflections with aroma of ripe small black fruits such as currant and blueberry mixed with light spicy notes. Medium-Full bodied but elegant red wine, well balanced with persistent and pleasant aftertaste.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £6.93*, and we only add Duty £2.16 Shipping &Currency £0.60 and then VAT@20% £1.94 that we incur, to members this fantasticMerlot would only cost £11.63So thats a saving of just over £50.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

The wines of Terramossa are a collaborationbetween two wineries owned by Podere Palazzo andCantina Braschi, together their mission is to producefine and tasty wines from their own grapes. Theirwines are superior to the standard Italian prosecco.Using their own high quality indigenous grapes theseunique craft wines bring all the uniqueness of theterroir that is strongly expressed in their wines.www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

Terramossa No.01 Rosé Brut Members £9.85 RRP £16.50 Our opinion This fine Sangiovese sparkling rosé brut wine produced using the ‘Martinotti' method with a real concentration of classic pink colour and savour.It has a persistent backbone with a silky texture and outstanding elegance. 100% Sangiovese Alc. 12% Food and wine pairing We recommend it as an aperitif or with appetisers. Its also rather wicked with sushi. Harvest Traditional hand-picking within 1st & 2nd week of September.The wine is mixed in a pressure tank of stainless steel, together with sugar and yeast. When the sugar is converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide, the yeast is filtered and removed, and the wine is bottled Guides This is rosé brut is light pink with yellow notes, hints of violet flowers and cherry. Its fresh and sapid and well balanced.www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

Terramossa No.02 blanc des blanc Members £9.85 RRP £16.50 Our opinion This fine blended sparkling wine is a burst of delicate flavours and light bubbles a simple joy that proves the point Prosecco is not the finest sparkling wine of Italy. Albana 70% Trebbiano 30% Alc. 12.5% Food and wine pairing Well you could drink it with food as the Italians do but we would rather savour it on its own. Harvest Traditional hand-picking at the beginning of September. The wine is mixed in a pressure tank of stainless steel, together with sugar and yeast. When the sugar is converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide, the yeast is filtered and removed, and the wine is bottled Guides This light straw yellow wine has greenish reflections, hints of small white and yellow flowers and soft herbal notes. Like No.1 it is fresh and sapid as well as being very well balanced.As we buy direct from the vineyard for £4.84* and we only add Duty @£2.77 Shipping &Currency £0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £1.64 this fantastic sparkling winewould only cost £9.85 to members.So thats a saving of just under £40.00 a case. www.thesecretwinesociety.co.uk

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As we buy direct from the vineyard for £4.84* and we only add Duty @£2.77 Shipping & Currency@£0.60 and then VAT that we incur,@20% £1.64 this fantastic sparkling wine would only cost£9.85 to members.So thats a saving of just under £40.00 a case.

Ordering your winesSimply email [email protected] with• the wines you would like• the quantity of cases (6 bottles per case)• Your delivery address and any special delivery instructions.Once we have met the minimum order of a mixed pallet we will raise aninvoice which will need to be paid by return.DeliveryAs Members buy wine at COST price we can not offer free delivery.Shipping costs will depend on the size of orders.The more you order thecheaper the delivery costs, so please bear that in mind.Each case of 6 bottles, placed in our own branded boxes withcushioning to give the best possible protection weighs around 11kg.We have negotiated a fixed rate of £8.50 for a single case to anywherein mainland England, Wales and Southern Scotland. Additional chargesapply to North Scotland and the Islands.If you order two or three cases you will only be charged 30p per kiloafter the first 15kg.-So for the first case its £8.50• two cases you will only be charged an extra £2.10

• three cases you will only be charged an extra £5.40• four cases an extra £8.70• and for five cases an extra £12.00 on top of the standard £8.50.If you are ordering larger volumes we can have your order placed on apallet and it will be delivered depending on your location and total weightfrom between £28-£60. Our courier will also take the pallet away for you.We know that you will enjoy your wine selection, however in the unlikelyevent they are not to your satisfaction we offer a no quibbles refund.Please see our T&C’s on our website.