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3.0Ltr
Bottle:
$195.00
Very beautiful and perfumed with floral and fresh cherry character. Medium-bodied, silky and creamy with a lovely...
750ml
Bottle:
$71.94
The Casanova della Spinetta 2008 Sassontino is a late-release wine that hits the market with 10 additional years of...
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...
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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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$93.12
Love the aromas of flowers and strawberries with cherries that follow through to a medium body, firm and silky...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$189.39
Salvioni's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino speaks to finesse above all else. Sensual, ever-changing aromatics draw the...
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Bellaria Brunello Di Montalcino Assunto 2008
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,...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1099.12
After the highly unusual and exotic 2007, the 2008 Toscana Sangiovese marks a return to a more classic Soldera style....
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1521.95
The wine presents a vivid garnet red color and is characterized by a high spherical perception and persistency. It...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$733.95
The wine presents a vivid garnet red color and is characterized by a high spherical perception and persistency. It...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.45
Aromas of woodland berry, damp soil, new leather and crushed thyme form the nose along with a whiff of iris. Linear...
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Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico Riserva 2008
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$136.95
$145.25
Good medium-deep red. Black cherry, redcurrant, licorice and menthol aromas are lifted by a floral element that...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$84.12
Sweet rich, lush and layered, yet also remarkably light on its feet, the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino dazzles from...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$65.17
Aromas of plums, flower and hints of asphalt follow through to a medium body, juicy and savory fruit and a flavorful...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$64.78
Bright red. Delicate nuances of quince and poached pear complement perfumed violet and lily of the valley aromas on...
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Podere Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione IGT 2014
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.95
The 2014 Il Carbonaione is one of the truly exceptional wines of this challenging season. Lithe and aromatic on the...
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Podere Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione IGT 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$60.48
The 2014 Il Carbonaione is one of the truly exceptional wines of this challenging season. Lithe and aromatic on the...
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Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$250.95
Subtle aromas of meat, plums and dried fruits follow through to a full body, with soft and silky tannins and a spice,...
Sangiovese 2008 2014 Germany Italy
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.
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.