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Red
750ml
Bottle: $64.95 $72.00
The Casanova della Spinetta 2008 Sassontino is a late-release wine that hits the market with 10 additional years of...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $119.94
6 bottles: $117.54
Chocolate, sweet spice, tobacco, leather and dark berry fruit give this Brunello a bold and impactful first...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $199.80
The 2001 Chianti Classico Riserva is a big, layered wine bursting with energy. It possesses striking aromatic nuance...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $137.95 $139.80
Savory herbs, tobacco, mint, licorice and dark cherries take shape in the glass as the 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $62.93
12 bottles: $61.67
A red with soft and silky tannins and ripe and sweet fruit. Full and juicy with a dried strawberry and plum...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $203.52
6 bottles: $202.80
The 2008 Terre di San Leonardo is a gorgeous entry-level wine. Dark cherries, plums, herbs, leather, spices and...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $52.79
6 bottles: $52.00
Ruby red. Aromas of cherries, plums, raspberries, and black pepper. Refined, light tannins and bright acidity make...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $120.79
6 bottles: $120.00
COLOR: Intense ruby red with orange reflections. NOSE: Intense bouquet of ripe fruits, such as currants and...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $58.31
Intense red with purple tinges. Hot and intense nose with a strong bouquet of licorice, blackberry and spices. Dry,...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $48.64
A fine, supple red, sporting velvety tannins, racy raspberry, cherry and plum fruit, joined by layers of spice, hot...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $164.37
The 2008 Barolo Margheria opens with a sweet, inviting bouquet redolent of hard candy, flowers, mint and licorice....
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $188.95
Salvioni's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino speaks to finesse above all else. Sensual, ever-changing aromatics draw the...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $587.70
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $46.12
This opens with pretty, dark concentration and balanced aromas of black cherry and red currant set against leather,...
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $252.35
This is a phenomenal, tiny-production red made mostly from colorino and canaiolo grapes. It has an amazing density...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $355.87
Intense garnet color with orange highlights. Notes of red fruit and roses are found on the nose. On the palate, good...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $867.15
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $203.28
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $381.49
Especially impressive for firm but elegant tannins. This Barolo is rich in raspberry, leather and anise aromas. Very...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $1917.47
From the first parcels acquired by Bruno Giacosa in the 1980s, the iconic red label is made only in years the family...
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2001 2008 Germany Italy

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.