The 2008 vintage started warm but gave way to cooler temperatures in February & March for our harvest, giving us even ripening, acid retention, & fine phenolic ripeness. Volumes were significantly restricted due to variable weather at flowering. The vintage produced the most refined ' Series C' we have made, & is unique in that there is no Cabernet Franc in the blend. The 2008 ' Series C' has aged 24 months, primarily in new French oak barrels & then for 12 months in the bottle. Pre-release tasting shows deep red-black colour, abundant, layered primary fruit & secondary savouryaromas, black currants, Morello cherry preserve, cocoa powder & balsamic. On the palate entry the wine is soft with fruit sweetness. In the mid palate it broadens to reveal flavour intensity & the traditional Series Cstructure. The Vilafonte C is marked by soft polished tannins, well-integrated oak & an elongated finish. Decanting before the meal will provide intensified aromatics. Cellaring of this young wine will reward the collector. ...

Vilafonte 'C' is made from the most intense, powerful vines from the vineyard; very deep concentrated fruit; a predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc with some Malbec/ Merlot to round it out. Vilafonte has a high percentage of restrained new oak which integrates well with the fruit. It has great length. Bright flavours, black fruit & excellent acidity. Opulent aromas of black currant, dark cherry, licorice, chocolate, leather & fantasticly well-integrated oak lending to the incredible concentration & length. ...

Vilafonte 'M' is more Merlot based; still a blend, but using the Merlot, & Malbec with Cabernet to give it some backbone. Vilafonte 'M' is more supple, more fruit forward; with silky texture in the mouth, good length, & very approachable & succulent. Dark blackberry fruit with fleshy, round tannins. The Merlot adds texture while the Cabernet Sauvignon tannins give intensity & structure, Cabernet Franc adds nuanced aromatics & helps polish the wine. Rich on the palate with flavours of cocoa powder, floral notes & black cherry. ...

Bright, pale yellow colour with golden shades. Candid to the nose, with a good aromatic density, a very important fruity component (green apple) & light undertones from the ageing process (tertiary aromas). Well rounded in the palate, with a balanced flavour; tasty, smooth & persistent. Well integrated & gently carbonic. Very clean after-taste with a prominence of fruity aromas. Grape: 50% Macabeo, 40% Parellada, 10% Xarello. ...

Small bubbles with persistent crown. Pale golden yellow colour with green tones. On the nose frank with good aromatic intensity. Primary aromas of green apple & pear & aromas of ageing. Good structure on the mouth with balanced acidity. Cream entrance with lively sensation of freshness. Pleasant & well integrated carbonic with fruit sensations standing out on the aftertaste. ...

Bright, pale yellow colour with golden shades. Candied to the nose, with a good aromatic density, a very important fruity component (green apple) & light undertones from the ageing process (tertiary aromas). Well rounded in the palate, with a balanced flavour; tasty, smooth & persistent. Well integrated & gently carbonic. Very clean after-taste with a prominence of fruity aromas. Grape: 50% Macabeo, 40% Parellada, 10% Xarello. ...

Abundant bubbles of medium size forming crown. Pale yellow colour with green reflections. On the nose fresh, clean & pleasant with good aromatic intensity, mainly primary aromas of fruit & floral. Sweet on the mouth however well balanced with the acidity. 4 Slight hints of mature apple on the aftertaste. ...

Small bubbles forming a very fine rosary & persistent crown. Golden yellow colour with golden reflections. Good intense aromas on the nose of mature fruits including peach & candied apricot, & aromas from the ageing of toasted dried fruits & wood. On the mouth good structure with good balance & carbonic potential. Aftertaste of pastries & mature fruits. ...

Intense redcurrant colour, with certain shades of salmon; bright. The nose feels ripened red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) with shades of yeast (bread crumbs) & liquor undertones. To the palate it is soft & fresh. It fills it gently with creamy, tactile sensations & with herbal touches in the aftertaste. Grape: 90% Trepat, 10% Pinot Noir. ...

Moscato grapes, a signature taste of the region, are harvested in August & September when the fruit is at its best, before undergoing three distillations. During the final distillation, Moscato grapes are infused with Tuscan juniper berries in the distillerys newly refurbished Frilli copper pot still. The resulting liquid embodies the classic flavour of gin, whilst capturing the taste of the brands homeland in Piemonte, to deliver a harmonious liquid with a fresh & light taste. ...