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For something lighter, pair it with almond or pistachio cream pastries or with strong cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Infinity Wines UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55788150915454,"sku":"CER007","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0921\/2798\/files\/CER007-Calypso-Passito-Photoroom.jpg?v=1750662946"},{"product_id":"montefalco-sagrantino-d-o-c-g-passito","title":"Montefalco Sagrantino D.O.C.G. 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A deep red wine with intense purple hues, bursting with aromas of blackberry jam, lavender, cherries in alcohol, and dried plums. On the palate, it’s delicate, harmonious, and lingering; a luxurious finish to any meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect with dry pastries like amaretti, shortbread, or jam tarts and even better with dark chocolate. For a more adventurous pairing, try it with aged cheeses for a sensational sweet-and-savoury contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe Montioni Sagrantino Passito slightly cool, around 16–18° and let it bring warmth and depth to your most memorable moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montioni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55797491368318,"sku":"MFC006","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0921\/2798\/files\/MFC006_Sagrantino_Passito_1.jpg?v=1750756775"},{"product_id":"moscatello-passito-colline-pescaresi-igt","title":"Moscatello Passito Colline Pescaresi IGT","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely stunning dessert wine from our new producer Tenuta Secolo IX. This wine has dried apricot and floral aromas followed by a big hit of soft tropical fruits. It's not cloyingly sweet like other dessert wines but has a clean and long lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a perfect match for Christmas pudding and minced pies but not forgetting sticky toffee pudding. For a special treat, dip in Cantucci biscuits as a light dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Infinity Wines UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55797637841278,"sku":"SIX003","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0921\/2798\/files\/SIX003-Passito-Moscatello_1.png?v=1750752716"},{"product_id":"recioto-della-valpolicella-docg-classico","title":"Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG Classico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's something really special about a glass of Recioto della Valpolicella after a fine dinner with some Cantucci biscuits to dunk. This dark ruby, slightly sweet red wine is made in the same way as the Amarone except that the fermentation is stopped early to maintain the sweetness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen it up for at least an hour before serving to release its wonderful spicy rich bouquet with scents of ripened fruits with an intense and complex flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Infinity Wines UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55797951529342,"sku":"VAN005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0921\/2798\/files\/VAN005-Recioto-Della-Valpolicella-DOCG-2019-Photoroom.jpg?v=1750665672"},{"product_id":"vin-santo-bianco-dellempolese-doc-2009","title":"Vin Santo Bianco dell'Empolese DOC 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning sweet wine that is traditionally offered in Tuscany to welcome guests. Vin Santo or “holy wine” is the definition of “slow wine”; following hand-picked harvesting, the grapes are dried on mats in the loft of the winery for 4 months. Following soft pressing, the juice is naturally fermented in old barrels known as caratelli that are made of a mix of chestnut, oak, cherry, acacia and mulberry wood. The wine is left to ferment in the caratelli for at least 5 years and only when the time is right, the wine is bottled where it rests for at least 6 months, although commonly left in the bottle to further develop for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage we have selected for you is the 2009 which although still young by Vin Santo standards, is an absolute beauty. This is backed up by its Decanter Gold Medal Award with 96 points and 93 points by the internationally acclaimed wine critic James Suckling. The colour is rich tawny but the first thing that hits you is the amazing aromas of dried fig and caramel. The flavours of intense dried figs, apricots and caramel coat your palate and linger on for a long time, allowing you to savour every delicious drop. Drink as the Tuscans do on its own as an aperitif or as an after-dinner treat with cantucci biscuits for dipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Infinity Wines UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55798301098366,"sku":"PIA009-09","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/0921\/2798\/files\/PIA009-Vin-Santo-_1_8531c768-1f89-4f7e-8851-f411a4a8cfb1.png?v=1750664837"},{"product_id":"vin-santo-bianco-dellempolese-doc-2010","title":"Vin Santo Bianco dell'Empolese DOC 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning sweet wine that is traditionally offered in Tuscany to welcome guests. Vin Santo or “holy wine” is the definition of “slow wine”; following hand-picked harvesting, the grapes are dried on mats in the loft of the winery for 4 months. 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