{"title":"Conte Emo Capodilista","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelvazzano Dentro and Baone, Veneto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Montecchia is one of Italy’s oldest family wine businesses, Giordano has a shadow covering 1000 years, a responsibility he wears lightly and takes seriously.  The Villa Emo Capodilista is a magnificent, frescoed hunting lodge, atop the last volcanic hill on the northern border of the Colli Euganei.  It is encircled by 45 hectares of vines.  Giordano lives below in Castello di Mottolo, a fortified farmhouse.  The old houses are now beautiful, simple agriturismo accommodation and the Villa itself is a very spectacular rental. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainstaking work has ensured that clones of historically significant varieties like Carménère, Raboso and Turka thrive alongside the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, todays prevalent plantings.  The land is farmed to organic standards and Andrea Boaretti’s winemaking is precise and in tune with Giordano’s love of wine to be drunk, rather than tasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?mid=1UjEvukoimesTJWOtH1qiJ_xMYfI\u0026amp;ll=45.31306123215021%2C11.72033074999999\u0026amp;z=12\" title=\"La Montecchia, Conte Emo Capodilista artisan wine producer in the Colli Euganei near to Padova and Venice in the Veneto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGoogle map\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DZ1CIU64W9o\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"conte-emo-la-montecchia-carmenere-progetto-recupero","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. La Montecchia Carmenere 'Progetto Recupero'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeneto IGT \u003cbr\u003eGrape: Carménère \u003cbr\u003eThis is a full wine with deep concentrated fruit, all damson and bramble, shot through with spice. 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\" title=\"Producer Conte Emo Capodilista Veneto\"\u003eConte Emo Capodilista producer page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMontecchia have a particular clone of Carménère that has been in their vineyards for as long as anyone can remember and it is at the centre of efforts to revive traditional vines. \u003cbr\u003eIn the Veneto, Carménère was widely confused with Cabernet Franc until around 2004 - but now that Cabernet Franc has its' own DOC, there is no need for this oversight. \u003cbr\u003eThis is a clone well adapted to the area and we have been very excited by the early wines from this project, the wines have great depth and drive with no need for oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 75cl","offer_id":18234080952431,"sku":"IRV214B21L502","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/files\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-La-Montecchia-PROGETTO-RECUPERO-CARMENERE-2021.jpg?v=1693920643"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-la-montecchia-cabernet-franc-godimondo","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. La Montecchia Cabernet Franc 'Godimondo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeneto IGT\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very impressive wine, gentle blueberry fruit, shot through with violet, fresh herb, mint and camomile. A subtle, light and complex wine. 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Conte Emo Capodilista, La Montecchia, Colli Euganei winemaker page\" href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConte Emo Capodilista producer page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the Cabernet Franc vineyard was re-planted in 2003 and 2004, the new vines have already eclipsed the old in the quality of wines produced, and this is an excellent spot for the vine. \u003cbr\u003eIt ripens fully here and has all the minty fruit that cabfranc fans crave, with layers and bramble and cassis fruit and a lovely, almost citrus, freshness.\u003cbr\u003eUntil the 2010 vintage there were two Godimondo wines released, one was Carménère and the other Cabernet Franc, now Godimondo always refers to the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 75cl","offer_id":18234081247343,"sku":"IRV128B21L207","price":16.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2021 \/ 6 bottles","offer_id":55168530350466,"sku":"IRV128C21L207","price":93.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"HIDE2022 \/ 75cl","offer_id":55292517220738,"sku":"IRV128B22L206","price":16.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/files\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-Cabernet-Franc-Godimondo-imported-by-Bat-and-Bottle.jpg?v=1745834345"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-capodilista-ireneo","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. 'Ireneo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eColli Euganei Cabernet Sauvignon DOC\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 6%, Carmenere 4%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery pure cassis, very old school, pepper and spice and the gentlest of measures. A complex and elegant wine, light on tannins. Warm and well rounded. 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\" title=\"Conte Emo Capodilista, La Montecchia, Colli Euganei winemaker page\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConte Emo Capodilista producer page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrenèo means ‘peace’ in Greek and there is something serene and supremely confident about this wine.  Giordano bought the vineyard in the early 2000s, recognising that this terroir is superb for both Cabernet Sauvignon and Moscato Giallo, both varieties having been introduced by Venetian merchants centuries ago.  The soils are a mix of marl, basalt, and limestone, rich in minerals with water retention, a superb terroir.  Whilst not registered as organic, it is managed along ‘non-intervention’ lines, a pragmatic stance that follows the needs of the vines and the local environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-picked, sorted and fermented in steel tanks and aged in barrique for a year at La Montecchia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwards:\u003cbr\u003eGambero Rosso 'Three Glasses'\u003cbr\u003eL'Espresso 2009 'Star'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"2019 \/ 75cl","offer_id":55292506210690,"sku":"IRV129B19L118","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/products\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-Ireneo-Colli-Euganei-Cabernet-Sauvignon-2017.jpg?v=1699555838"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-la-montecchia-raboso-forzate","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. La Montecchia. Raboso 'Forzate'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeneto IGT\u003cbr\u003e Grape: Raboso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiced, brambly fruit cast with iron and salt.  A rich, savoury wine with drying tannins and spot-on good acidity - a very fine example of Raboso. 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Producer Conte Emo Capodilista Veneto\" href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\"\u003eConte Emo Capodilista\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an incredibly difficult wine to make: Raboso literally means rabid and this refers to the high colour, acidity, high everything that ensures an incredibly long life, but makes it virtually impossible to drink in its youth. \u003cbr\u003eGiordano has beaten this. His is made from Raboso Veronese and Raboso Piave, a part of the grapes are dried before fermentation. The harvest is at the end of October as usual, that is the only thing normal about this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J4OT9W8uL4Y\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"2018 \/ 75cl","offer_id":18234081837167,"sku":"IRV133B18L504","price":16.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018 \/ 6 bottles","offer_id":55168534118786,"sku":"IRV133C18L504","price":93.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"HIDE2021 \/ 75cl","offer_id":56385560183170,"sku":"IRV133B21L304","price":17.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/files\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-La-Montecchia-Forzate-Raboso-importedbyBatandBottle.jpg?v=1702130821"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-la-montecchia-fior-darancio-spumante","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. La Montecchia 'Fior D'Arancio' Spumante","description":"\u003cp\u003eFior d'Arancio Spumante Colli Euganei DOCG\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Moscato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wine that never fails to amuse, joyous orange blossom with feisty, fresh grape flavours and just a touch of subtle lemon and grapefruit. 6%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Producer Conte Emo Capodilista Veneto\" href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\"\u003eConte Emo Capodilista producer page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade entirely from Moscato Giallo, a vine that has been grown in the volcanic hills of the Colli Euganei for centuries. \u003cbr\u003eThis wine is made in the same way as a Moscato d'Asti and some credit must go to Andrea Faccio of Villa Giada, an expert on the genre who helped with the development of this wine. \u003cbr\u003eThe vines are Cordon trained and yield 7000 kg\/ha. The grapes are picked by hand then chilled to 0.5\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°C \u003c\/span\u003ebefore being soft pressed. The must starts to ferment at 10\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e until the correct atmospheric pressure is reached, it is then left to stand for 15 days at -2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Fior d'Arancio comes from a gentle hint of citrus fruit, the hallmark of this yellow Moscato, which is typical of the volcanic soil in the Euganean Hills. (Total acidity: 6.50 - 7 g\/l)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"NV \/ 75cl","offer_id":55292493889922,"sku":"ISV030BNVL610","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NV \/ 6 bottles","offer_id":55548366848386,"sku":"ISV030C6L610","price":76.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/files\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-Fior-d-Arancio-Dolce-Spumante-Moscato-Giallo.jpg?v=1693837020"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-la-montecchia-moscato-piuchebello","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. La Montecchia Moscato 'Piuchebello'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBianco Veneto da Uve Aromatiche IGT \u003cbr\u003eGrape: Moscato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral and mineral orange and grapefruit, finely textured with a little squeezed lime on the finish. 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Producer Conte Emo Capodilista Veneto\" href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\"\u003eConte Emo Capodilista producer page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterally this means 'more than beautiful', it is perfectly named. \u003cbr\u003eAn aromatic dry white from Muscat that is very much in the vein of a top Alsatian dry Muscat. This is an incredibly rare style of wine for Italy and, usually in this corner of the Veneto, Moscato is used for 'Fior d'Arancio'. For my palate this is very close to the perfect aperitivo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"2020 \/ 75cl","offer_id":37549622198457,"sku":"IWV083B20L411","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2020 \/ 6 bottles","offer_id":44102250037478,"sku":"IWV083C6L411","price":87.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/files\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-La-Montecchia-Piuchebello-dry-muscat-Colli-Euganei-Veneto.jpg?v=1710166292"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-capodilista-passito-donna-daria","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. Passito 'Donna Daria'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFior d'Arancio Passito DOCG\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Moscato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToffee, caramel and honey, fresh balanced fruit with a Turkish delight spice. A sublime wine. 11%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\" title=\"Producer Conte Emo Capodilista Veneto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConte Emo Capodilista producer page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first ever Fior d'Arancio passito to be awarded the hallowed three glasses by Gambero Rosso.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"2020 \/ 37.5cl","offer_id":55292538651010,"sku":"IYV029H20L407","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/files\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-Donna-Daria.jpg?v=1701717945"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-capodilista-passito-donna-daria-cuore","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. Passito 'Donna Daria' Cuore","description":"\u003cp\u003eFior d'Arancio Passito DOCG\u003cbr\u003eGrape: Moscato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary ten year solera of the free run juice of Donna Daria. A fantastic folly and, just like Giordano, this exquisite pudding wine is a complete one-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer page: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\" title=\"Producer Conte Emo Capodilista Veneto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConte Emo Capodilista\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"NV \/ 37.5cl","offer_id":18234082525295,"sku":"IYV033HNVL809","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/products\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-Cuore-di-Donna-Daria-2.png?v=1588083763"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-capodilista-la-montecchia-prosecco-brut-doc","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. 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We spent a few months at La Montecchia back in 2003, at the time it was not uncommon to find a spumante called Serprino, it is very rare that the old, local name for Glera Lungo is used now, sad in some ways; this is one of the three regions that have historically supported and developed this grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"NV \/ 75cl","offer_id":45349599871206,"sku":"ISV041BNVL100","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NV \/ 6 bottle","offer_id":56590558036354,"sku":"ISV041CNVL100","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"NV \/ 12 bottle","offer_id":56590565310850,"sku":"ISV041ZNVL100","price":173.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/files\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-Prosecco-Brut.jpg?v=1710245705"},{"product_id":"conte-emo-capodilista-prosecco-rose","title":"Conte Emo Capodilista. 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Perhaps, perhaps not… I love the subtle salt and mineral character that somehow tightens the immaculate ripe fruit.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bat-wine","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 75cl","offer_id":55377403314562,"sku":"ISV042B24L203","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2024 \/ 6 bottles","offer_id":55538295275906,"sku":"ISV042C24L203","price":88.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2024 \/ 12 bottles","offer_id":55538614862210,"sku":"ISV042C12L203","price":172.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/files\/Conte-Emo-Capodilista-Prosecco-Rose-Extra-Dry.jpg?v=1693988911"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/1228\/5807\/collections\/AGD83lK.jpg?v=1547652881","url":"https:\/\/bat.wine\/collections\/capodilista\/style_sparkling-white-sweet.oembed","provider":"Bat and Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}