A complete collection of Surrealist screen printed bottles illustrated by Salvador Dali for Italian aperitif Rosso Antico. The triptych of bottles was produced in a limited series from 1970 to 30 June 1972 after which the production moulds were destroyed. Given the artistic importance of this initiative, a set of 3 bottles was sent to a number of museums around the world.Own a collection of Salvador Dali' design.Materials: Glass and Plastic Stopper (Original Boxes & Promotional materials not included.)..
Employing the same technique used in building percussion instruments, The Bellantonio Stack of Drawers & Side Table is a stack of pivoting drum-shaped drawers in fine, natural wood veneers made with craftsman styling & precision. Made in Italy & available in natural beech, dark mocha, or striped woods (beech, walnut, mahogany, teak & cherry).
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The Cerchi (Hoops) Mirror will have you seeing double with 2 mirrors in 4 stylish interlocking hoops.
Hand-finished with silver leaf. Made in Italy.
Material: mdf & mirror
Dimensions: 124x71 cm.
Weight: 8.5 kg.
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Make no bones about, it's a truly unique Fish CD Tower. Fun & stylish and Made in Italy from laser-cut metal. Holds 60 standard CD jewel cases.
Colour: Silver
Materials: Metal
Dimensions: 25 x 80 cm.
Weight: approx. 4 kg.
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A “delusion” that plays with perception and reflection. Whilst a functional mirror, it is in fact a very decorative object that can be hung in any room. The black satin finish makes it a fit in both a contemporary and a more traditional interior. Delusion can be a single piece but its full optical effect is on display when grouped in a composition of multiple pieces. It's up to you to choose the delusion illusion because the mirror can be hung in 4 different directions. Materials: MDF & MirrorDimensions: 76x2x76 cm.Weight: 11 kg...
The Baseball Coat Hook is a decorative but functional homerun for any room in the home or office. Stylish wall decor for both the young and the seasoned fan.
The Baseball Coat Hook, ideal for all types of clothing & accessories, is part of the ready-made objects collection which includes the Bolt, Golf, and Tennis hooks. Made in Italy.
Materials: Stainless Steel and Baseball (simul leather)
Dimensions: 7.5 x 11.5 x 13.5 cm.(Minimum purchase of any 3 Insilvis wall-mounted hooks.)
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The Floc design mirror leaves everything to your imagination: an explosion, a powerful flood, a cosmic landscape.... Together with the matching Flux mirror, we created 2 impressive works of art, inspired by paintings by Mira Visuals, Belgium. We took their most beautiful images and integrated them onto a mirror through our screen printing expertise. An enchanting, perhaps mystifying result. Design: Yvan Brutsaert & Laurent Van Ausloos Dimensions: 100 x 2.5 105 cm.Weight: 11.5 kg...
Pinocchio Barrique Bottle
Your wine cellar. Without the cellar.
Pinocchio, the little guy carved out of wood, is now the new cottage industry for ageing your own wines and spirits in the comfort of your home. Pinocchio Barrique Bottle allows you to be creative and experimental by taking your preferred wine or spirits and changing its flavours and concentration in just 3 to 15 days. Your drink. Your choice.
What is Pinocchio Barrique Bottle?
Pinocchio is a barrel ageing process in a bottle, a creative alternative to mass production. By utilising the popular 0.75 litres wine bottle size instead of the vineyard standard 225 litres barrel and following a few easy steps, you can soon enjoy the pleasures of your "own production." Small is indeed beautiful with Pinocchio Barrique Bottle.
Pinocchio Barrique Bottle represents continuity where Italian tradition, science, and innovation function in perfect unison, creating a new generation of wine makers in their very own home. It is what makes a bottle a barrique, which is why we don’t call our product a “barrel.” We call it Pinocchio Barrique Bottle because everyone knows that Pinocchio was Italian and made of wood.
European Oak
European oak is what makes a barrel a barrique. Oak from responsibly managed European FSC-certified forests is naturally seasoned outdoors for a minimum period of two years and once its ideal humidity is reached it it then processed according to traditional techniques. Pinocchio Barrique Bottle was created to take full advantage of European oak's qualities. It was designed to be as easy to use as it is easy on the eye.
Age Your Wine At Your Leisure
Have you always wanted to experience the thrill of being a wine producer but the barrels were too large for your cellar door?
Pinocchio Barrique Bottle makes accessible to everyone the practices of maturation, fermentation, preservation, ageing, and flavouring of wines and spirits. This is due to the smaller size, lighter weight, and lower cost of production compared to a barrel.
Pinocchio Barrique Bottle is fast! Just 10 days in Pinocchio are like 6 months in a barrel.
Pinocchio Barrique Bottle can be reused multiple times.
Pinocchio Barrique Bottle is naturally dry assembled and reaches a state of water resistance thanks to the natural expansion of wood in contact with a liquid.
A most unique gift for yourself and anyone who enjoys wine and spirits!
When you purchase the product you get a Pinocchio Barrique Bottle in a giftable presentation box, full instructions for use on a presentation card, two cards to record information about your wine or spirit and its ageing process, two natural cork stoppers, and a drinks coaster. (See additional image)
FAQ
WHY SHOULD I USE OAK TO AGE WINE, WHISKY, GRAPPA, OR BRANDY?
From golden hued Chardonnays to first-growth Bordeaux, the most expensive wines in the world are produced with oak ageing. The top fifty most expensive wines in the world oak-age their wines in some way. Oak is a crucial and often overlooked component of the alcoholic beverage world. Everything from the type, size, age, grain, and treatment of an oak barrel greatly affects the finished beverage.
WHAT DOES OAK ADD?
Besides making a cellar look cool, oak adds aroma compounds to wine such as vanilla, tea, spice and clove notes, caramel, sweet, charred, and smoky aromas.
HOW DOES PINOCCHIO BARRIQUE BOTTLE WORK?
Pinocchio Barrique Bottle works like a barrel but with a great little difference. Pinocchio contains 0,75 liters instead of 255 liters. That difference changes the final result of the equation between the wooden surface area that touchs the liquid inside. Essentially, the wooden surface area touches more liquid compared to a barrel and that accelerates the ageing process. That's it! Fifteen days inside Pinocchio Barrique Bottle to achieve the same result of 6 months in a barrel.
HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR A GREAT RESULT?
The goal of the producer is to leave the beverage in contact with the wood for enough time to achieve an appreciable result. The bottle, due to its size and the alcohol's contact with the oak, will impart its flavour and structure more strongly and at a faster rate. You can choose - and taste-test - to determine whether 3 days or 15 days will result in the best improvement.
WHAT ARE THE IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR STORAGE?
A temperature around 12C. is ideal to maintain the proper rate of ageing for alcholic beverages. Humidity at around 65%-75% is ideal because a lower temperature will reduce the rate of evaporation of the wine or spirit. If too much evaporation occurs, you'll need to release the air produced to avoid oxidation of the wine.
HOW MANY TIMES CAN I USE MY PINOCCHIO BARRIQUE
A single Pinocchio Barrique can be used up to 70 years! After the first 4-5 uses the oak stops adding flavours and Pinocchio Barrique is considered ‘neutral.' The bottle is then a perfect fit for Sherry and Whisky producers. In fact, neutral bottles do not impart any structure or flavour, but can still be used to store wine and spirits and improve their quality through the concentration of flavours.
HOW TO CLEAN PINOCCHIO?
The best way to clean out Pinocchio Barrique is a simple rinse and repeat cycle. It should always be washed immediately after a beverage is transferred out of it to prevent the growth of spoilage organisms. Wash Pinocchio Barrique out with hot water until all the deposits from the beverage have dissolved and run out of it. Don’t hesitate to repeat the procedure several times if necessary. Another option is to use sulfur to clean it thoroughly.
HOW TO STORE AN EMPTY PINOCCHIO BARRIQUE
Essentially the best way to store it is to keep it filled with an alcoholic beverage. We know this is not always possible so if you do not plan to add more wine to your bottle within the next couple hours after emptying it then, once Pinocchio Barrique Bottle is completely dry and you have ensured that the bottle is completely drained dry and has no remaining water, you can leave the bottle empty.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN USING PINOCCHIO BARRIQUE
Taste your wine or spirit often, especially when using a new barrique bottle. You’ll be surprised how fast oak flavours will build up in your new beverage.
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The Gaetana Magazine Rack is the naturally stylish storage choice for magazines, newspapers & books.
Select a finish to fit your interior: natural ash, ash + olive, or mahogany.
Dimensions: 43x43x25 cm.
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An elegant cylinder, the VH45 Round Side Table evolved from the work of the producer's sister company specialised in percussion instruments.
A minimal, open design available in beautiful beechwood, striped with beech, or stained dark mocha.
Dimensions: 45x50 cm.
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The Corium
Mirror will add a touch of modern design crafted using traditional
techniques – a great look for any interior. Frame and hanging strap in
regenerated* leather. Made in Italy.
Available in Dark Brown, White, Red, Brown, Anthracite Grey, Black & Dove Grey.
Materials: *Regenerated Leather & MirrorDimensions: 60 or 70 cm.
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Modern and stylish with splashes of colour, the City Rug is a fit for both the children's room and the living room. The Aratextil rug collection, in addition to its innovative design, stands out for its practicality since its rugs can be machine washed, which is an indispensable requirement when choosing a product for children. 100% woven cotton. Designed in Barcelona.Dimensions: 120x160 cm.Weight: 2.9 kg. ..
The Latin Lover Valet Stand is the connective tissue between the love of fine minimalist design and the mystique, the tradition, and the language of Italian love. The valet stand is bold yet embracing and plays to perfection the role of the “silent servant,” which is the literal translation of the Italian word for valet stand, “servo muto.” The elegant way to care for your suits, blazers, trousers, shirts, skirts, ties, & more.
Materials: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 32 x 46 x 112.5 cm.
Weight: 17 kg.
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Bright and cheerful, the Edward Flowers clothes stand and hanger is the perfect splash of colour for your room. It will also add vibrancy to the more colour neutral decor. Reversible, the other side is bright white. Mount it to the wall at the height you prefer with the 2 chromium-plated spacers provided.
Design: Laura Ellero
Artwork: Carlo Muttoni
Materials: Stratified beech laminate
Dimensions: 45x1.2x127 cm.
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Show your soiled clothes some love with the Adele Laundry Basket. Made of regenerated* leather with a plywood bottom & rubber feet. A removable cotton liner is included. Made in Italy.
Available to order in white, black or dove grey regenerated* leather with a red or grey heart.
Materials: *Regenerated Leather with cotton liner
Dimensions: 60 or 70 cm
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