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$83.15
3 bottles:
$81.49
Ripe crunchy red forest fruits with notes of candied dark cherries. Rich and bold, with juicy tannins. (Bronze) -...
1.5Ltr
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$32.79
$34.52
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$30.80
Brimming with redcurrant and blackcurrant aromas, together with notes of mint and sage and a touch of spice. On the...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$377.49
$401.58
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$382.14
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
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Podere Il Carnasciale Toscana Il Caberlot 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$332.82
Compelling aromas of truffle, violet, raspberry and cherry draw you in, while the supple texture and vibrant...
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Podere Il Carnasciale Toscana Il Caberlot 2018
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$443.45
$457.03
Compelling aromas of truffle, violet, raspberry and cherry draw you in, while the supple texture and vibrant...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2018
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$655.95
$696.00
All about radiance and finesse, this iconic Tuscan red has beguiling aromas of cedar, wild red berry, menthol and...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$624.95
All about radiance and finesse, this iconic Tuscan red has beguiling aromas of cedar, wild red berry, menthol and...
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Tenuta Di Biserno Toscana Lodovico 2018
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$1132.95
$1166.04
The Tenuta di Biserno 2018 Lodovico shows a high degree of focus and sharpness in this vintage that was not always...
Italian Red Blends Primitivo Vermouth 2018 1.5Ltr
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.