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750ml
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$120.79
6 bottles:
$120.00
Aromas of chocolate powder, orange peel and dried strawberry. Medium body, intense and silky tannins and a flavorful...
750ml - Case of 12
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$44.40
Aromas of wild berry, espresso, dark spice and French oak take center stage while the firmly structured palate...
750ml
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$89.39
6 bottles:
$87.60
Lo Zoccolaio own vineyards in a number of communes, but their Riserva comes from the Ravera cru in Novello. It...
750ml
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$72.95
6 bottles:
$71.49
COLOR: Ruby red color with orange hues.
NOSE: The bouquet on the nose is intense and complex with notes of violet,...
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Agricola Punica Isola Dei Nuraghi Barrua 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$64.95
I thought the 2011 was the best ever from this stylish wine producer in Sardinia. But the 2012 is clearly better...
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$598.70
A melange of floral, berry, licorice, spice and tobacco aromas and flavors signal this stylish, well-structured red....
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$245.92
A melange of floral, berry, licorice, spice and tobacco aromas and flavors signal this stylish, well-structured red....
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$320.45
A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$139.81
A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$395.95
Bruno Giacosa, who passed away last January, was known for the extraordinary elegance of his Barolos and Barbarescos....
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Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris 2012
750ml - Case of 6
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$253.04
Expressive aromas and flavors of ripe cherry, licorice, leather, menthol and eucalyptus are the hallmarks of this...
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Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$252.80
The aromas of rose petals, strawberries and dark fruits are breathtaking. Full-bodied, very fine and tight with a...
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna Sori Ginestra 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.12
Aromas of ripe strawberry, violet, rose petal and sandalwood follow through a full body, round and very silky tannins...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$93.62
Ciabot Mentin and Pajana are both single vineyards. Because they are solely farmed by this estate, these names have...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$119.96
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G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco Delle Viole 2012
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$300.60
$319.79
The 2012 Barolo Bricco delle Viole is pure class. A decidedly sensual, inviting Bricco delle Viole, the 2012 fleshes...
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Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$264.95
Richly textured and spiced, this red features cherry, licorice, tar and leather flavors. Direct and almost fleshy,...
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Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta 2012
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$559.45
A wealth of cherry flavor is surrounded by cut grass, tar, tobacco and iron notes in this complex, intense red....
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Giuseppe Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 2012
750ml - Case of 12
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$236.81
Intensely fragrant, this offers enticing scents of woodland berry, violet, rose, aromatic herb and new leather....
2012 Italy Basilicata Piedmont Sardinia
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.
Situated in the north-western part of Italy, the region of Piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. Many of the most successful sub-regions in Piedmont produce many of the world's finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent Nebbiolo grape varietal in areas such as Barolo and Barbaresco. However, the historic wineries which typify this region use a relatively wide variety of grapes, including Dolcetto and Barbera for their red wines, which are typically aged and have a delightful velvety character. Piedmont isn't all about beautifully complex red wines, though, as it is also famed for high quality, elegant sparkling wines, notably the Asti wines made with the white Moscato grape. The region benefits from a range of terroirs which are often well expressed in the sparkling wines, and a wonderfully consistent climate ideal for vineyard cultivation.
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.