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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $654.95
The wine presents a vivid garnet red color and is characterized by a high spherical perception and persistency. It...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $57.45
Aromas of woodland berry, damp soil, new leather and crushed thyme form the nose along with a whiff of iris. Linear...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $95.62
This is very firm and dense with fantastic structure and a superb depth of fruit and silky tannins. Full body showing...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $92.57
Wonderful aromas of crushed raspberries, blueberries and violets follow through to a full body, firm and silky...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $54.62
The 2014 Sammarco was bottled in August and will be released in January 2019. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $144.63
This is one of Italy's great white wines, with aromas and flavours of apple pie, cream tart and lemon-lime. Full body...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $225.95
A deep and beautiful red with ripe berry, plum and orange peel character. Almost exotic in style. Full body,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $55.12
Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent Food pairing: Savoury dishes, game, stews,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $50.12
Deep garnet in color, intoxicating aromas of purple fruits and wild flowers are underscored by notes of cherries,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $82.28
Rich, intense and complex, this red is beginning to reveal secondary aromas and flavors of leather, dried berry,...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a plush, fruit-driven Sangiovese that reflects the best of its territory. Fruit...
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $106.44
The 2014 Barbaresco Bernardot has shut down since I last tasted it about nine months ago. The breadth that is typical...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Ceretto’s 2014 Barolo Prapo is gorgeous. Lifted, perfumed and full of life, the Prapo is a terrific example of the...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Aromas of plums, flower and hints of asphalt follow through to a medium body, juicy and savory fruit and a flavorful...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $96.46
Cherry, licorice and animal aromas lead off, with the palate also embracing notes of iron and tar. This red is fresh...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $350.76
While Monvigliero gets most of the attention at Burlotto, the Cannubi is often nearly as compelling, and in 2014, it...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 2014 Barolo Monvigliero is quite refined and gracious, although it is also surprisingly dark, dense and...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $59.95
The 2014 Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda kicks off this flight of 2014 Barolos at Conterno-Fantino. Unusually...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $59.78
Elegant and beautifully defined by the pure cherry, black currant and floral aromas and flavors. Firmly structured,...
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2011 2014 Italy

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.