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750ml
Bottle:
$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
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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
Bottle:
$44.00
12 bottles:
$41.80
Smoke, iron, tobacco, grilled herbs and expressive red stone fruits hit the palate in the 2010 Roero Riserva...
750ml
Bottle:
$44.94
12 bottles:
$44.04
A host of dark cherries, smoke, tobacco, licorice and melted road tar hit the palate in the 2010 Roero Riserva...
750ml
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$119.95
$120.79
COLOR: Intense ruby red with orange reflections.
NOSE: Intense bouquet of ripe fruits, such as currants and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$67.68
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Azelia Barolo Riserva Bricco Voghera 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$155.82
This is almost hitting its sweet spot, settling into a groove with fading cherry, berry, truffle, licorice, mineral...
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$623.95
From one of the denomination's leading traditional producers, this gorgeous, elegant Barolo opens with floral aromas...
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Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$608.45
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:
$217.95
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 2001
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$382.52
Especially impressive for firm but elegant tannins. This Barolo is rich in raspberry, leather and anise aromas. Very...
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Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto 2012
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$320.95
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
Bottle:
$140.24
A young wine that builds on the palate with plums, spices, cedar and hints of chocolate. Turns to hazelnuts. Full to...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1760.38
From the first parcels acquired by Bruno Giacosa in the 1980s, the iconic red label is made only in years the family...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1058.22
From the first parcels acquired by Bruno Giacosa in the 1980s, the iconic red label is made only in years the family...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$394.54
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
Bottle:
$254.77
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:
$254.52
The aromas of rose petals, strawberries and dark fruits are breathtaking. Full-bodied, very fine and tight with a...
Nebbiolo 2001 2010 2012 Australia Italy
The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
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.