The wine then ages for approximately one year in French oak barrels

Serve at 16–18°C (61–64°F) with 30 minutes of decanting to allow the aromatics to fully open

Portuguese Alvarinho from Monção and Melgaço — such as Soalheiro — often shows slightly riper stone fruit and more pronounced body due to warmer inland conditions

The distillery was established in 1938 and remains one of the largest brandy producers in the country

and the cognac base adds body and complexity that lighter pear liqueurs built on neutral spirit often lack

La Gerla Rosso di Montalcino sherry The wine then ages forLa Gerla Rosso di Montalcino is a 100% Sangiovese Grosso red wine from Tuscany's Montalcino DOC, bottled at approximately 14% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Sourced from the same prized vineyard sites used for La Gerla's Brunello di Montalcino, this expression earned 91 points from Wine Enthusiast on its 2020 vintage, underscoring its quality as a serious Rosso rather than a simple second wine. Quick Facts: ABV: ~14% Origin: Montalcino DOC, Tuscany,