{"product_id":"gold-medal-southern-italy-collection-italy","title":"Gold Medal Southern Italy Collection (Italy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFor 4,000 years, Southern Italy has been producing wine. While the business was booming in the Greek and Roman era, for much of the 20th century production has declined.  However in the last 15 years volumes have increased the quality has soared. If you love rich, powerful silky reds this mix is for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThis exclusive mix includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x San Marzano Salento IGP Il Pumo Primitivo 2017 (Itay)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBerliner Wein Trophy, Spring tasting 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSelections Mondiales Des Vins Canada 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSingapore International Competition 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded Gold Medal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ain Wine Challenge 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 93\/100 POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLuca Maroni ‘Yearbook of Italy’s Best Wines’ 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep ruby red with violet reflections in the glass. Experience intense aromas, with notes of plum and cherry, spicy, with rosemary and vanilla scents. A full-bodied wine, soft and balanced, easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAt the heart of Italy's ancient villages, from high balconies and white terraces, this wine whispers good luck to passers-by. It is born of the clay that once nourished the vineyards. It is a flower as it blooms, a peach on the tree, a grape on the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: Savoury first courses, red meat and game, mature cheese. Serve between 16-18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eSeal: Cork - Alc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Miopasso Primitivo di Puglia 2017 (Italy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 93\/100 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSakura Wine Awards 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\"Gorgeously fruited and richly expressed, the bouquet shows blackberry, Black Doris plum, vanilla, roasted hazelnut and mixed spice aromas, followed by a concentrated palate that is plump and fleshy. The wine offers terrific fruit power and velvety mouthfeel, backed by silky tannins. At its best: now to 2021. Jan 2019\" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Canapi Sicily Nero D’Avola 2018 (Italy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 red-v2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"red red-v2 uppercase\"\u003eAwarded Gold Medal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard International Challenge 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tCanapi is back! After a couple of years in the shadows this juicy easy drinking red is back by popular demand, and the great news is that it has just been awarded a Gold Medal!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tWe're in love with the great value wines of Sicily. And nothing we've found so far is a better advertisement for them than the 'Canapi' wines. One of our biggest-selling wines, Canapi Nero d'Avola is fantastic example of the ripe, plummy, super easy-drinking reds that are coming out of Sicily these days.  The Gold Medal winning 2018 Canapi is full of ripe red berry aromas and flavours supported by soft tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tFood Pairing: This wine is perfect for drinking with pasta dishes but also on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cem\u003eSeal: Screw Cap - Alc: 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"WineDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49488046620989,"sku":null,"price":95.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/9211\/5773\/files\/12088-1.jpg?v=1729030103","url":"https:\/\/www.blackmarket.co.nz\/products\/gold-medal-southern-italy-collection-italy","provider":"Black Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}