A Family of Italian Winemakers… With an International Mindset

Adriatic is thrilled to announce that we will be importing and distributing an extensive range of Marchesi Antinori wines within South Africa. 

The Antinori family has been making wines for more than 600 years, yet their philosophy – that of “respect for tradition and the land” – has remained constant throughout the generations.

Of course, some things have changed… Over the years, the family’s desire to discover, and experiment with, new varieties has led them to expand their territory, and today you can find their wine estates across Tuscany and Umbria as well in Piedmont, Puglia and Franciacorta, Lombardy.

More unusual, though, is that they also have estates in the US (Napa Valley, California and Columbia Valley, Washington State), Chile, Hungary, Malta and Romania. (We have to ask… South Africa next?)

Roberto Reffo explains Adriatic’s decision to include the Antinori wines in its line-up: “We are a family-run business that has been around since 1970. Our founder, Renzo Reffo, began the Adriatic journey through ship handling and today we have evolved into an importation and distribution company that proudly represents some of Italy’s top producers of food items and catering equipment. The Antinori family has been making wine for 26 generations and is one of the world’s finest wine producers. We believe that their ethos runs parallel to ours and are proud to have them join our list of suppliers. We hope that South African wine drinkers will be as excited as we are with the quality and diversity of the renowned Antinori wine selection.”

Below is the full range of Marchesi Antinori wines you can find on our shelves. Each is listed by region so you can plan your next trip to Italy as you browse…

PIEDMONT

Mompertone Prunotto Monferrato 2011 (blend: 60% Barbera, 40% Syrah): click here for more info.

Prunotto Barolo DOCG 2010 (Nebbiolo): click here for more info.

PUGLIA

Tormaresca Chardonnay 2013 (100% Chardonnay): find more info here.

Tormaresca Neprica 2012 Rosso IGT (blend: Negroamaro, Primitivo, Cabernet Sauvignon): find more info here.

Tormaresca Torcicoda Primitivo Salento (Primitivo): Find more info here.

TUSCANY

Il Bruciato Bolgheri 2013 (blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Syrah): Find more info here.

Nobile di Montepulciano 2011 (90% Prugnolo Gentile/Sangiovese, 10% Merlot): find more info here.

Peppoli 2011 (90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot & Syrah): click here for more info.

Santa Cristina Rosso 2013 (blend: Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet, Sangiovese): click here for more info.

Solaia 2011 (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc): click here for more info.

Tignanello 2011 (80% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon): find more info here.

Villa Antinori Bianco IGT 2014 (Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Rhine Riesling, Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Toscana). Find more info here.

Villa Antinori Riserva 2011 (90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet and Merlot): find more info here.

Villa Antinori Rosso 2011 (55% Sangiovese, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Syrah): click here for more info.

UMBRIA

Bramito Del Cervo 2013 (Chardonnay): click here for more info.

Cervaro della Sala 2012 (blend: 85% Chardonnay, 15% Grechetto): find more info here.

San Giovanni della Sala 2013 (blend: 50% Grechetto, 25% Procanico, 25% Pinot Bianco and Viognier): click here for more info.

Santa Cristina Bianco 2013 (blend: predominantly Grechetto and Procanico): click here for more info.

Spoilt for choice? Give us a call for recommendations to suit your palate.

Find more info on the Antinori family and their wines at www.antinori.it.