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750ml
Bottle:
$58.95
12 bottles:
$57.77
50% Barbera/50% Bonarda (aka Croatina). Named for an old farmhouse in the midst of the vineyard, Macchiona is La...
750ml
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$39.94
12 bottles:
$39.14
•100% Nebbiolo from the Mombeltramo cru vineyard.
•280 meters above sea level.
•Calcareous clay stratified with...
750ml
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$39.60
12 bottles:
$37.62
• 100% Nebbiolo.
• Malvira’s top red from their old vines in the Trinita cru of Roero.
• Soil rich with...
750ml
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$39.93
12 bottles:
$39.13
• 100% Nebbiolo from the Renesio vineyard.
• Calcareous clay soil.
• Harvested in October.
• Fermentation and...
750ml
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$109.93
12 bottles:
$107.73
This polished and structured Barolo presents rich fruit and floral scents of black cherry, plum and rose. The dark...
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Avignonesi Cortona Merlot Desiderio 1998
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$101.84
Intense, deep red in colour, Desiderio 1998 reveals inviting notes of sweet cherries and raspberries, rose petals and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$186.51
From Giulio Salvioni’s La Cerbaiola estate, the 2009 Brunello di Montalcino is a fantastic wine with an impressive...
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Bellaria Brunello Di Montalcino Assunto 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$44.78
A wine with a plenty of fruit and an attractive tannin mouth feel. Full and chewy.
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Bruno Rocca Barbaresco Rabaja 1998
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$120.28
Deep garnet red in color with notes of violet flowers, raspberry and cherry. The palate is warm and elegant with a so...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo IGT 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$127.22
The 2009 d'Alceo comes across as much more classic in style and structure than the 2008. According to Luca di Napoli,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.45
A well proportioned, elegant body, dark berry, fresh spice flavors, intense, smooth taste.
Food pairing: Great...
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Ceretto Barbaresco Asili 1998
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$99.17
The glorious, dark plum/garnet-colored 1998 Barbaresco Asij offers a complex nose of earth, truffles, cherry liqueur,...
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna Sori Ginestra 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$86.38
Last in the lineup is the 2009 Barolo Sori Ginestra that incorporates many of the high points of the two wines...
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna Sori Ginestra 2009
750ml - Case of 12
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$72.95
Last in the lineup is the 2009 Barolo Sori Ginestra that incorporates many of the high points of the two wines...
1998 2009 Australia Germany Italy 750ml
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.