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🍇 Did you know…

In Italy, Calabrese is the official name for Nero d’Avola. The term "Calabrese" originates from "Calau avulisi," meaning ‘down from Avola.’ Avola, a small town near Ragusa, is hailed as the birthplace of Nero d’Avola.

During the 19th century, there was a trend to name black grapes "Nero-something," leading to the modern name Nero d’Avola.

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🎉🍷 Happy World Lambrusco Day! Today, we celebrate the fresh, fruity fizz from Emilia Romagna.

Equally at home with everything from prosciutto, ragu or even Chinese dishes, the bright red fruits of cherry and strawberry, violets and soft mouthfeel can be a fun, vibrant and interesting choice for the dinner table.

Ready to experience this delightful fizz for yourself? Get in touch with us today!

🍂✨ Exciting news for the cooler weather: Basilisco's Aglianico di Vulture is back!

Planted at 500-600m above sea level on volcanic soils, Basilisco's magnificent Aglianico di Vulture wines capture the essence of the territory perfectly. 🌋🍇

The Teodosio, with its more approachable style, is aged for 6 months in oak and 6 months in stainless steel. It offers fragrant cherries, mixed spices and rustic tannins.

The Aglianico Superiore is complex, structured and powerful. Aged for 12 months in oak and at least 12 months in bottle, it reveals berries, plums, blackberry and cherries, with earthy spices and a balsamic lift. 🍷🌟

These wines are fantastic with roasted meats, root vegetables and other winter fare.

Keen to try these exceptional wines? Get in touch with us today! 🍷

🍷 Discover the best of Italy with Arquilla wines!

We partner with exceptional producers from every corner of Italy, from the sun-soaked vineyards of Sicily to the scenic landscapes of Umbria, Alto Adige and Tuscany 🌞🍇

Reach out to us to learn more about our portfolio and taste the magic of Italy!

🍷 Explore these exceptional winter wonders of Italy, with 3 exceptional picks!

Discover the hidden gem of Le Marche's Colli Pesaresi DOC: the Guerrieri Galileo Sangiovese Riserva. This wine is a rich blend of ripe cherries, berries, to***co and spice. Aged for 12 months in large Italian oak barrels, followed by a year of refinement in the bottle, it's the perfect choice for cosy winter evenings.

Enjoy the bold yet balanced Torrevento Since 1913 Primitivo from Puglia. Named after Francesco Liantonio's historic journey to the USA in 1913, this wine is full-bodied with soft, velvety tannins. Expect notes of blackberries, coffee beans and dried herbs.

Indulge in the classic Leone de Castris Salice Salentino Riserva from Salice Salentino. Crafted from Negroamaro, it presents a delightful blend of raisins, blackberries and savoury spices. It's a perfect companion for meats and hard cheese.

To experience these quality wines or explore others from our portfolio, get in touch!

🍷 This month, we’re bringing you a fantastic range of new wines!

We’re especially excited to expand our Molise selection with the exceptional Cantine Salvatore.

Discover fresh Falanghina, mighty Montepulciano and truly unique Tintilia for an authentic taste of this world-class region.

Reach out to us to learn more about our portfolio and experience the magic of Italy!

🍒 Discover Luxardo's Marasca Cherries...

They're perfect as a garnish for classic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashionedand Whiskey Sour, or even heaped over a scoop of ice cream. 🍨

Exclusively cultivated on the Euganean Hills in Italy's Veneto region, these stemless sour cherries are candied in syrup.

What’s your favourite cocktail that pairs perfectly with these delicious cherries? Comment below! 🍸👇

Keen to stock them for your restaurant or bar? Get in touch with us today!

🧀 Happy National Cheese Day! Today, we're wrapping up our cheese and wine celebration with a spectacular pairing.

Pecorino: Explore the versatility of Pecorino cheese with Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a versatile red blend. For an ultimate pairing, indulge in mature Pecorino Siciliano, perfectly paired with the wine’s juicy red fruits, smooth, luscious mouthfeel and spice.

Interested in exploring this sensational wine or discovering more from our portfolio? Get in touch today!

🧀 Ready for the next Italian cheese and wine match? Tonight, we're exploring another fantastic pairing for National Cheese Day tomorrow!

Taleggio: Experience the coarse rind and creamy interior of Taleggio cheese alongside Zenato’s Ripassa di Valpolicella. Both the wine and cheese offer bold yet mellow flavours, with the cheese’s buttery notes complemented by the wine’s blackberries, morello cherries, and soft, velvety mouthfeel.

Interested in exploring this sensational wine or discovering more from our portfolio? Get in touch today!

🧀 Let's continue our cheese and wine journey! Next, we're exploring another delicious pairing to celebrate National Cheese Day this week.

Buffalo Mozzarella: Experience an amazing regional match with Mozzarella di Bufala and Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo. Whether enjoyed on pizza or with fresh tomato, buffalo mozzarella’s creamy texture perfectly matches the wine's full, round mouthfeel and spicy minerality, along with pronounced lemon, pear and apple notes.

Interested in exploring this sensational wine or discovering more from our portfolio? Get in touch today!

🧀 To celebrate National Cheese Day on 4 June, we’re showcasing some fantastic wines with delicious Italian cheese this week!

Let’s start with Gorgonzola… Indulge in the rich flavours of Gorgonzola paired with Leone de Castris Old Vine Primitivo/Zinfandel. Its juicy fruits of cherry, plum, raisins and blueberries, along with its soft mouthfeel, perfectly complement this delightful cheese.

Keen to explore Leone de Castris’ Old Vine Primitivo or discover more from our portfolio? Get in touch today!

🍷👌 Italian wine spotlight: Introducing the Planeta Santa Cecilia - the ultimate expression of Nero d’Avola.

Tasked with finding the ultimate site for the variety, extensive research led the team to the extreme South-East of the island to the oldest vines and traditional home of Nero d’ Avola; the Noto DOC.

The result? A wine that balances elegance and power flawlessly. Layers of sour cherry and ripe blackberries complement notes of bergamot and dried orange peel, with oak spice nicely integrated 🍒🍊

Ready to introduce your customers to this fantastic Planeta wine? Get in touch today!

🌱🍇 Producer Spotlight: Marenco – Piedmont, Italy

Take a drive along Marenco’s hillside vineyards right now and you'll spot vibrant rows of yellow and white blooms. This is part of Marenco's organic farming practices.

Marenco is committed to natural soil enrichment. They use green manure to nourish the soil, promoting healthy vine growth. Their vine rows are also home to legumes and crucifers, like mustards, which fix nitrogen and improve soil texture.

They also welcome spontaneous plant growth, adding colour and attracting pollinators, creating lively ecosystems in their vineyards.

The result is incredible, unique wines. To explore Marenco’s quality wines for yourself, get in touch with us today!

🍴🍷 A mouthwatering pairing. Sometimes, a photo is all we need.

Share your ultimate food and wine pairing in the comments below.

🍹 Must try: A Luxardo gin cocktail perfect for sipping by the fireside! 🍊

Ingredients:

• 60ml Luxardo Gin
• 15ml fresh orange juice
• 5ml simple syrup
• 2 dashes bitters
• Luxardo cherry, for garnish
• Orange peel, for garnish
• Ice cubes

Method:

• Fill a glass with ice cubes.
• Pour Luxardo Gin, fresh orange juice and simple syrup over the ice.
• Add two dashes of bitters.
• Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
• Garnish with an orange peel twist for a citrusy aroma.
• Top with a Luxardo cherry.

Enjoy!

Share your favourite cocktail for the cooler months in the comments below! 🍸

🍇 Arquilla wine spotlight: Meet the irresistible Eugenio Collavini Sassi Cavi Chardonnay of the Collio DOC in Friuli.

Fresh orchard fruits combine with light spice and savoury notes. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with Ricotta Gnocchi, cheeses and light fish dishes.

Keen to introduce your customers to this must-try Italian wine? Reach out today

🍷 Embrace the chill with the ultimate wintry red grape varietal

As winter settles in and hearty dishes take centre stage, it's the perfect time to cosy up with this rich red from Montefalco, Umbria.

The ancient Sagrantino variety is Italy’s most tannic variety, yet handled in the right way the tannins are smooth and polished.

The best examples offer a harmonious blend of bold flavours, fruits and spices. Balancing brambly black fruit and aromatic herb notes with savoury earthy notes. High polyphenol content allows the wine to age well, while oak aging imparts remarkable complexity.

You can’t mention Sagrantino without talking about its most famous producer - Arnaldo Caprai. He revived the variety in the 1970s, producing the 25 anni and the Collepiano, both gracing the world's best wine lists.

Don't miss out on this wintry delight or others from our portfolio! Contact us today! 🍷

🎉 To celebrate International Pinot Grigio Day, we’re showcasing three of Italy's finest:

1. Cantina Terlano Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige: This elegant wine bursts with fresh orchard fruits and alpine minerality. Enjoy notes of Williams pear, juicy melon and a hint of grassiness, with a full, mellow mouthfeel and a refreshing ripe grapefruit kick. 🍐🍏🏔️

2. Curubella, the Cru Pinot Grigio from Livio Felluga: Named after the small Curubella vineyard, this fantastic wine embodies its unique terroir. Experience autumnal notes of medlar, jasmine and white pepper, complemented by elderberry, marjoram, melon and orange zest. On the palate, expressive candied fruit, spice with floral elements and subtle hints of acacia honey and pastry. It’s complex and deep with a refreshing minerality. 🍇🌿 🍊

3. Cantina Tramin Unterebner: This wine epitomises elegance, finesse and surprising complexity. It undergoes fermentation partly in oak barrels and partly in tonneaux, followed by 12 months of oak aging. Fresh pear and apple harmonise with notes of hay, butter and toast, accented by vanilla and savoury spice. It offers a full, creamy mouthfeel with a touch of alpine minerality.🍐🍎🌳

Ready to explore these irresistible wines or others from our portfolio? Reach out today! 🍷

🍷 Bringing Italy's Best to You!

At Arquilla, we're passionate about sharing Italy's finest wines and spirits with restaurants, bars and boutique wine stores across Australia. From Tuscany to Sicily and beyond, our diverse range highlights Italy's wine treasures. Experience unparalleled quality and exceptional service.

Reach out to us today to uncover the best of Italian wine and spirits for your establishment!

❄️ Winter wine spotlight: Here are three standout bold whites to enjoy during the chilly months:

1. Frescobaldi’s Pomino Bianco: This blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco really brings out the fresh citrus flavours, with a hint of apple and flowers. Both white varieties are grown at 700m above sea level, lending fresh acidity to the full and round mouthfeel perfect for those cooler nights.

2. Livio Felluga's Fruilano: This wine and its label is as unique as it gets, with its bold flavours of dried herbs and ginger. It’s soft and mineral in the mouth with nectarines, quince and an almondine finish. It's fantastic with hard cheeses, salumi or oily fish.

3. Loredan Gasparini Manzoni Bianco: A crossing of Pinot Bianco and Riesling, this wine is a delightful, irresistible surprise. Hailing from the Veneto region, it’s both fragrant and well-structured with green apple and pear intertwined with vibrant acidity. With its rounded mouthfeel and a subtle almond finish, it's an excellent choice for any occasion.
Keen to experience these quality Italian whites or any others from our extensive portfolio? Get in touch with us today! 🍷

🎉 Happy Australian Mother’s Day from Arquilla Wines!

Celebrate with a sensational bottle of wine and raise a glass to all the incredible mothers in the comments below. 🌹

Flashback to the 80s and 90s when George Michael was blaring through your Walkman and Australia was slowly becoming acquainted with cheap Lambrusco, Spew-mante and straw basket Chianti. How times have changed! 🎶

Yet, for many of today’s drinkers, it’s a hangover that refuses to go away! 🍷 Many consumers are unsure of the vast and diverse styles and high quality of Italian wine.

Let us be your guide to the best of Italy's vibrant wine scene! 🍇 From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked vineyards of Sicily, we'll help you discover the hidden gems and timeless classics that Italy has to offer.

Get in touch with us today to learn more.

🍇 It's wine challenge time!

Can you tell us other names Sangiovese is known by? Here are some to get you started:

• Morellino on the Tuscan coast
• Brunello in Montalcino
• Prugnolo and Prugnolo Gentile in Montepulciano
• Nielluccio on the French island of Corsica
• Toustain in Algeria

Share any others in the comments below! ↓

Happy International Sauvignon Blanc Day! 🥂 Today, we're raising a glass to three exceptional Italian Sauvignon Blancs:

1. From Alto-Adige, the Cantine Tramin delights with fresh grapefruit, mango and white flowers. There’s vibrant lemons and lime, with a hint of smoky minerality. 🍋

2. The Alpine Cantina Terlano Winkl captivates with delicate apricot, mandarin, and passionfruit. It's underscored by refreshing acidity and a mineral backbone, with real complexity thanks to 8 months spent on lees. 🍑

3. The acclaimed Santa Barbara Celeste Animale by Stefano Antonucci of Marche offers a harmonious blend of freshness and smooth mouthfeel. It showcases ripe peach, apricot and sage. 🌿

Ready to explore these sensational wines or others from our portfolio? Reach out today! 🍷

🍇🗺️ Thrilled to collaborate with Caffe di Alessandro in Sandringham! Our hand-drawn wine map, showcasing different regions and wine descriptions, is now part of their wine display.

Visit Caffe di Alessandro at 34 Station St, Sandringham for fantastic coffee, fresh baked biscuits and pastries and the best Italian wine selection around.

🍂✨ Exciting news for the cooler weather: Basilisco’s Aglianico di Vulture is back!

Planted at 500-600m above sea level on volcanic soils, Basilisco’s magnificent Aglianico di Vulture wines capture the essence of the territory perfectly. 🌋🍇

The Teodosio, with its more approachable style, is aged for 6 months in oak and 6 months in stainless steel. It offers fragrant cherries, mixed spices and rustic tannins.

The Aglianico Superiore is complex, structured and powerful. Aged for 12 months in oak and at least 12 months in bottle, it reveals berries, plums, blackberry and cherries, with earthy spices and a balsamic lift. 🍷🌟

These wines are fantastic with roasted meats, root vegetables and other winter fare.

Keen to try these exceptional wines? Get in touch with us today! 🍷

🍷 Discover the best of Italy in Australia with Arquilla Wines! Since 1996, we've been bringing the flavours of Italy to your favourite bars, restaurants and wine stores.

Explore our curated selection of exclusive Italian wines and spirits, sourced directly from renowned producers like Planeta, Terlano, Castellare, Frescobaldi, Luxardo, and more.

From elegant Brunellos to rich Barolos and vibrant Nero d'Avolas, our portfolio offers a diverse range to delight your customers.

Ready to explore? Check out our extensive portfolio via the link in our bio.

🍷🌟 Wine spotlight: Let’s explore the highly acclaimed Velenosi 2019 Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC.

This outstanding wine blends 70% Montepulciano with 30% Sangiovese, sourced from the picturesque Castorano region in Le Marche.

The fruit is handpicked, and undergoes a 28-day maceration on skins, followed by an 18-month ageing process in French oak barrels.

The wine is full-bodied with lashings of morello cherries, plums, blackcurrants and mulberries, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa bean. 🍒🍇🍷 It’s tannic, fruity and spicy.

For the perfect pairing, try it with roasted meats or ragu. 🍽️

Keen to experience this exceptional wine for yourself? Reach out to us today!

🍷🌟 Wine spotlight: Let's explore the highly acclaimed Velenosi 2019 Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore DOC.

This outstanding wine blends 70% Montepulciano with 30% Sangiovese, sourced from the picturesque Castorano region in Le Marche.

The fruit is handpicked, and undergoes a 28-day maceration on skins, followed by an 18-month ageing process in French oak barrels.

The wine is full-bodied with lashings of morello cherries, plums, blackcurrants and mulberries, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon and cocoa bean. 🍒🍇🍷 It's tannic, fruity and spicy.

For the perfect pairing, try it with roasted meats or ragu. 🍽️

Keen to experience this exceptional wine for yourself? Reach out to us today!