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• 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo. • “Gandino” is a combination of “Gano” and “Dino” who were the...
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The Casanova della Spinetta 2008 Sassontino is a late-release wine that hits the market with 10 additional years of...
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Savory herbs, tobacco, mint, licorice and dark cherries take shape in the glass as the 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva...
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Deep violet colour, with the typical fruity note, almost “vinoso” that would get lost if aged in wooden barrels....
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Fine and elegant bouquet, mellow flavors with a velvety textures and lingering finish. Smooth, full bodied and well...
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Smooth aromas of mature berry fruits and plum amount to a silky whole touched up by café mocha. A saturated palate...
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Dark red. Ripe but refined aromas of red cherry, coffee, potpourri and cinnamon. Fresh red cherry and strawberry pick...
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Rich and savory at first, with hints of leather, mesquite smoke and fresh earth that transition to underscore the...
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An elegant style, offering ripe cherry, plum, leather, almond and subtle chocolate flavors. Harmonious and long, with...
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The 2008 Pagos de Viejas was selected from three of the estate’s finest and most elevated sites with all of the...
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The delicate balance between all of the natural agents that comprise this unique environment produces a wine that is...
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Salvioni's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino speaks to finesse above all else. Sensual, ever-changing aromatics draw the...
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Delicate aromas of new leather, wild berry, chopped mint and a balsamic whiff of eucalyptus come together on this...
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Marchesi Antinori was founded by Giovanni di Piero Antinori in 1385. Today the company manages eight different...
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A subtle and refined wine with cherry, chocolate and hints of meat. Medium body, ultra-fine texture and a long...
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Italian Red Blends Sangiovese Tempranillo 2008 2013 750ml

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.

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.