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750ml
Bottle:
$98.75
6 bottles:
$96.78
Complex aromas of blackberries, blueberries, licorice, gravel and walnuts. Rich and full-bodied with firm,...
750ml
Bottle:
$48.88
6 bottles:
$48.06
Very fruity with a hint of jam, but it also has a solid core of tannins and spices. Full body, soft tannins and a...
750ml
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$368.28
$409.20
Super-restrained cassis fruit with an almost blueberry maturity in front of violet, clove and blond tobacco...
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Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Bolgheri Camarcanda 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$90.62
Lastly, the flagship 2017 Camarcanda is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. More sun-kissed notes of...
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Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$94.12
The 2017 Grattamacco is a wine of breadth and power. Wild cherry, spice, sage, mint rose petal, cedar, licorice,...
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Le Serre Nuove Dell'ornellaia Bolgheri 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.95
A blend of 54% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot aged 15 months in French...
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Orma Toscana IGT 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$60.78
This is a dense and powerful red with lots of currant and blackberry aromas. Full body and creamy tannins, yet ripe...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 2005
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$290.95
Still very young. Shows complex aromas of ripe fruit, blackberries, plums and currants. Polished, with soft tannins,...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$213.95
A big, rich wine for the vintage, yet poised and lively with firm, chewy tannins that give form and intensity to the...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$262.30
The 2017 vintage for Sassicaia was described by winemaking consultant Graziana Grassini as 'contracted and difficult,...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2017
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$270.01
The 2017 vintage for Sassicaia was described by winemaking consultant Graziana Grassini as 'contracted and difficult,...
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Solaia Toscana 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$309.91
Super-restrained cassis fruit with an almost blueberry maturity in front of violet, clove and blond tobacco...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$143.35
A big, very rich red with powerful fruit and tannins, yet always polished and beautiful. Intense vanilla to the...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$428.38
A gorgeous, young wine, the 2017 Bolgheri Superiore Matarocchio is rich and sumptuous, with generous dark fruit,...
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Tignanello Toscana 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$156.12
Aromas of cassis, menthol, blue flower and pipe tobacco shape the nose on this gorgeous red. A blend of Sangiovese,...
Cabernet Franc Italian Red Blends 2005 2017 Italy Tuscany Bolgheri 750ml
Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.
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.
The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.