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Red
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Bottle: $147.00
Complex aromas of blackberries, blueberries, licorice, gravel and walnuts. Rich and full-bodied with firm,...
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Red
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Bottle: $281.01 $295.80
#13 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Impressive aromas of fresh herbs from the Tuscan coast, such as sage, mint,...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $142.20
Shows aromas of fresh black cherry and blackberry that are pure and expressive, accented by wild herbs, cedar, iron...
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Red
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Bottle: $324.90
A classy red, complex and delineated, yet elegant and supple in texture, setting the stage for black currant,...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $359.60
Deep presence of herbs, red berries, chocolate, and oak sensations of vanilla and toffee. A serious wine known to few...
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Red
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Bottle: $78.34
An enticing combination of black currant, black cherry, violet, cedar and cigar box flavors highlight. This intense,...
Red
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Bottle: $158.95
3 bottles: $155.77
The 2015 Ridolfo is a new Cabernet Sauvignon/Pugnitello blend from Marco Ricasoli bottled only in magnum. Vibrant and...
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Red
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Bottle: $174.95
3 bottles: $171.45
An intense red, with black cherry, blackberry, graphite, tar and toasty oak flavors supported by a dense matrix of...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $164.94
3 bottles: $161.64
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $51.48 $54.19
Aromas of crushed stones, dark berries and blueberries follow through to a medium to full body with creamy tannins...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $23.37 $24.60
6 bottles: $15.00
Soft and smooth on the palatewith notes of red cherry, wild berries and spice. this red is ideal with hearty pasta...
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Red
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Bottle: $780.30 $867.00
Super-restrained cassis fruit with an almost blueberry maturity in front of violet, clove and blond tobacco...
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Red
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Bottle: $903.45 $951.00
Subtle and beautiful on the nose with currants, flowers and light sage aromas that follow through to a full body with...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $91.14
Black and red berries, along with vegetal spice and balsamic dominate on the nose. The mouth is full, and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $391.95 $415.88
This is so perfumed and seductive, with blackberries, cherries, dried flowers and perfume. It’s full-bodied and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $84.90
55% Merlot, 35% Syrah and 10% Sangiovese - A delightful wine that combines the elegance and suppleness of Merlot and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $175.95 $186.40
Aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cloves, tobacco, walnuts and chocolate. It’s full-bodied with firm,...
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Red
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Bottle: $428.95
The 2017 D'Alceo possesses mind-blowing intensity and pedigree to burn. Rich, ample and explosive, the 2017 is...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $258.95 $275.02
Geppetti has produced another gem in her 2006 Saffredi, a French-oak aged blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $243.95
The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this...
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Italian Red Blends Sauvignon Blanc Vermouth Italy Tuscany 1.5Ltr

The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.

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.