Carpano, using a recipe from his grandmother, is credited with making the first commercial vermouth in the sweet red or Italian style. Originally vermouth was a beverage based on the plant wormwood (Wermut in German) & used medicinally. Since Carpano the essential feature of vermouth, the aperitif, is that it is flavoured with a large number of different plants. Good vermouth should be complex with no single botanical predominating. Imagine listening to a symphony. The great music reaches a crescendo. Uncontrollably, one begins to tingle & feel warm. This is what VYA sweet does to your mouth
- the special effect of certain plants. In contrast to the coolness of VYA extra dry, VYA sweet is warm & spicy. It's bitter sweetness stimulating the appetite for foods to follow. Enjoy sweet VYA on the rocks with a twist or as the Perfect VYA or VYA French Kiss aperitif (2/3 dry & 1/3 sweet VYA on the rocks garnished with orange peel). Added to sparkling wine, sweet VYA makes a VYA Royale or Vya-mosa. Pour about 20% VYA on top. Sweet VYA makes the best Manhattans (2 parts American bourbon & one part sweet vermouth). In fact some 50 bars entered a competition in San Francisco for the Maker's Mark Manhattan. The secret ingredient of the winning recipe from Palomino Euro-bistro, was VYA sweet vermouth. For more recipes & ideas visit the Vya website below.. DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL: San Francisco Fair Int'l GOLD MEDAL: Critics Challenge International Jerry Mead's New World International Monterey Wine Competition Orange County Fair Vino Challenge International
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The wine opens with notes of peach & nectarine notes with hints of melon & pineapple. The influence of oak adds subtle notes of toast & vanilla & enriches the mouthfeel of this delightful wine. ...

The palate bursts with lime & green apple flavours that bring a young freshness and racy acidity. These mingle beautifully with rounder warm stone fruit notes, giving it a lifted character & a wet stone finish ...

Classic Pinot Noir, with notes of cherry, raspberry & plum fruit with allspice, earth, dried herbs & savory notes. The balance of fruit, acidity & light tannins make this a very versatile food wine. ...

Our 2015 vintage is brimming with ripe orchard fruits of apple, pear & peach, & hints of vanilla, spice & butter. It is very well balanced with alluring fruit aromas, refreshing acidity & lingering stony minerality. ...

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Peachy, floral & honeyed with hints of fresh grass & mint. Generous, rich & expressive yet focussed & precise. Powerful, concentrated & structured with driving acidity & a firm mineral backbone. This is a masterful balancing act & an extremely special wine. A young Batr is enhanced by foods served with truffles & creamy sauces, herbs like thyme & tarragon & sauted vegetables. We recommend pairing it with Tagliatelle in a Truffled Cashew Cream Sauce or Vegetable Stir-fry with Garlic & Ginger Ramen Noodles. As it matures, Batr develops more umami notes, hence will pair beautifully with umami-rich dishes with sauted or roasted mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes & roasted root vegetables like squash, parsnips & turnips. Some great pairings include Miso-tahini Butternut Squash Soup & Penne with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto. ...

The estates signature Super Tuscan since 1981, Camartina perfectly embodies Querciabellas gift for finesse & elegance. ...

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Harmony & simplicity are beautifully built around a supple core of fruit. Like the untamed nature of Maremma, Mongrana is vibrant & intense, a charming wine to drink on its own, or pair easily with a variety of flavours. ...