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Fontalloro is exquisite in 2017. It is also such a contrast to the Rancia, as the two wines could not possibly be...
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The 2017 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is a dense, packed wine. It is also surprisingly, almost...
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At first glance, Montesodi is a brilliant ruby red. On the nose, it begins with fruity notes of blackberry and...
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Only the healthiest, highest-quality clusters of Sangiovese are destined for Giodo’s Brunello di Montalcino. The...
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A gorgeous offering, this opens with enticing scents of ripe woodland berries, blue flowers, new leather and baking...
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This is one of the icon wines of the appellation. The Il Marroneto 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle Grazie...
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The Isole e Olena 2017 Cepparello is one of the great Sangiovese-based wines of the vintage. From a growing season...
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The biggest of these three wines, the 2017 Chianti Classico Porcacciamiseria is rich and generous on the palate, with...
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The 2017 Chianti Classico Lamole PuntodiVista is intensely aromatic and lifted, almost suggestive of whole clusters....
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Loamy clay, plum and cherry flavors are the highlights of this firm, slightly rigid red, with red fruit accents of...
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Aromas of crushed mint, pressed rose and perfumed berry mingle with warm spice in this dazzling red. Thanks to some...
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Aromas of sweet cherries, flowers and dried orange peel follow through to a full body, yet it’s linear, tight and...
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Albarino Sangiovese 2017

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.

The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.