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The 2006 Sassontino is a pure expression of Sangiovese from 45-year-old vines. Past editions of this wine saw a small...
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Here is another late-release Sangiovese from Casanova della Spinetta, only in this case, fruit is sourced from...
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The 2006 Sezzana is a twin of the Sassontino, but not an identical one. Although the grape used is the same (100%...
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This shows a faint nose of leather, red peppers, dried herbs and red berries. Medium body and fine tannins, but a...
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The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva hits all the high notes. Ripe and structured, yet also wonderfully contained, the...
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Mocali's beautiful riserva opens with an inky dark appearance, thick concentration and savory aromas of leather and...
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Agricola Punica Isola Dei Nuraghi Barrua 2006
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.76
Colour: Lively, deep ruby-red; nature's gift.
Perfume: Complex scent of ripe red fruit (mainly black cherry), spices,...
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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Montosoli 2007
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli shows fabulous depth and richness from start to finish. Tobacco, cedar,...
750ml - Case of 6
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The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is a pure, rapturous beauty. Layers of sweet red fruit meld into rose petals,...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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Very bright with sweet plums, cherries and some flowers. Clarity in the nose here. Medium-bodied with chewy, fine...
750ml - Case of 6
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Gorgeous, opulent and rich, Tenuta Nuova is an unforgettable wine. It has body, power, persistence and loads of plush...
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This is somewhat porty on the nose, with plum and a slight raisin character. Full and velvety with wonderfully...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo 2006
750ml - Case of 6
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$173.95
Shows beautiful aromas and flavors of currant, toasty oak, tobacco and licorice. Full and very polished, with a...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$177.27
The 2007 d’Alceo shows none of the Sammarco’s early appeal. It is a dark, inward wine imbued with black fruit,...
750ml - Case of 6
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Bright, deep red. Very pretty nose reminded me more of cabernet sauvignon and syrah rather than of sangiovese, but...
375ml - Case of 3
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Made from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes harvested in October and left to dry until early February, Castello di...
750ml - Case of 6
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with a finely knit bouquet of tobacco, sweet herbs, licorice,...
2006 2007 Italy Sardinia Tuscany
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 beautiful Mediterranean island of Sardinia is a haven for wine lovers, and viticulture is very much a part of the lifestyle of this special patch of land off the Italian coast. Indeed, Sardinia is renowned as being home to an impressive high number of centenarians, their longevity said to be a result of the amount of red wine they regularly drink. Although winemaking has only really taken off on Sardinia over the past couple of centuries, wines have been produced in Sardinia for well over two thousand years. Vines were originally cultivated by travelling settlers such as the Phoenicians and then boosted by the Roman empire, whose influence is still felt in the landscape today.
Sardinia may have been designated as one of Italy’s main wine regions in the mid 18th century, but its island status has long ensured that the winemakers here have their own identity and viticulture, of which they are very proud. Unlike other Italian wine regions, Sardinia is strongly influenced by French and Spanish viticulture, and it isn’t unusual to find fine wines from the island made from Garnacha or Cabernet Sauvignon, although Italian varietals such as Malvasia are also very popular. Sardinia has one DOCG appellation, Vermentino di Gallura, which produces beautifully elegant white wines made from the Vermentino grape which grows with great expression on the island.
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.