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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.94
The Altesino 2019 Brunello di Montalcino boasts a rich and savory side that this wine wears very well. There is a...
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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Montosoli 1999
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$102.95
Sweet berry aromas, with meat and dried flowers. Almost Burgundian. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a balance of...
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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Montosoli 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$92.28
Leads off with aromas of shiso leaf, juniper and orange peel, along with cherry and berry flavors. Elegant and lacy,...
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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Montosoli 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.95
Super clean black fruit and minerals on the nose and palate. Floral and herbal nuances, too. Medium-to full-bodied...
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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2015
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$94.02
Laced with ripe cherry, strawberry, floral, spice, iron and leather flavors, this red is complex and charming, yet...
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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.95
The Altesino 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva holds tight to its unique character and power. The classic 2016...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$65.97
The wine holds the power and style of the fantastic 2010 vintage. On the nose, very evident notes of plum and morello...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.72
An elegant style, offering ripe cherry, plum, leather, almond and subtle chocolate flavors. Harmonious and long, with...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$92.95
Love the aromas of flowers and strawberries with cherries that follow through to a medium body, firm and silky...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.78
Exuberant nose showing aromas of strawberry, black cherry, hazelnut and notes of orange peel and tobacco. Perfect...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$82.61
Rose, strawberry and cherry aromas and flavors are the main themes in this red, along with wild herb, mineral and cut...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$159.95
A delicate style, this red evokes strawberry, currant and cherry fruit, shaded by mineral and wild herbs....
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$163.95
Made with vines that average 55 years old, this fragrant, single-vineyard Brunello boasts aromas of violet, menthol,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$188.65
Made with vines that average 55 years old, this fragrant, single-vineyard Brunello boasts aromas of violet, menthol,...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$161.04
This sleek, delineated red grabs your attention with a beam of cherry and black currant, while pointed tannins line...
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Az. Agr. Monteraponi Chianti Classico Docg 2022
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$40.54
Crystal-clear, pale red-colored. The nose offers intense notes of violet, green pepper and raspberry. The strong...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.28
The wine is garnet-red colored. Intense spicy and red fruity notes on the nose. One is immediately impressed by the...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$134.96
A touch of new oak adds an element of sweetness and spice to this cherry-, plum- and mineral-flavored red, which is...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$59.95
Leafy underbrush, earth and dusty mineral notes frame the core of cherry and raspberry flavors in this succulent red,...
Garganega Robola Sangiovese 750ml Pre-Arrival
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
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.