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White
750ml
Bottle: $21.89 $24.00
This strikes a lovely balance between herbs and just-ripe citrus and stone fruit. It’s medium-bodied with sleek...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $27.87 $31.10
Balsamic aromas of camphor and leather mingle earthy whiffs of forest floor, violet and wild berry. Savory, focused...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $26.94
12 bottles: $26.40
The 2020 Barbaresco Sandaive is a blend of fruit from Rizzi and Roche Massalupo. Dark and nicely layered, with...
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Red
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $23.66
Lovely and fresh with aromas of crunchy red berries, red plum, tomato, and leather. The palate has a touch of spice,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $32.89 $35.20
In the glass, the wine shows colors of red garnet accompanied by a bouquet of cherries, menthol and a hint of...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.15 $17.08
12 bottles: $15.44
In the glass, the wine is deep ruby with purple hues. On the nose, the wine is delicate with notes of cherry,...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $18.40
6 bottles: $18.34
Red
750ml
Bottle: $22.80
12 bottles: $18.24
This blend of 70% Corvina Veronese, 25% Rondinella and 5% Sangiovese is a smooth, full-bodied cru made in an...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $13.94 $15.41
Pale yellow with golden hints Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes. Straight forward, fresh, good...
White
750ml
Bottle: $22.94
12 bottles: $22.48
Beautiful yellow gold color. A white flower perfume, a delicate minerality on the nose with aromas of lemon,...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.99
A fresh nose of blueberries, plums, cassis and violets. It’s medium-bodied with velvety tannins. It’s easygoing...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $25.20
12 bottles: $22.80
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $78.35
This is an extremely mineral dry riesling that might be too austere for some, but we find it really compelling, due...
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $27.64
The nose on this wine is intriguingly floral, lively with apple and pear blossoms, as well as an Alpine cheese...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $41.89
12 bottles: $41.05
• 100% Nebbiolo from estate vineyards. • 50-60 year old vines planted in volcanic soils with south/southwest...
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750ml
Bottle: $63.93
12 bottles: $62.65
• 100% Nebbiolo from estate’s single vineyard ‘Le Castelle’ cru. • 1.0 hectares of 35-40 year old vines in...
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750ml
Bottle: $79.53
12 bottles: $77.94
• 100% Nebbiolo from estate’s single vineyard ‘Osso San Grato’ cru at 500 meters above sea level. • 5.0...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $65.93
12 bottles: $64.61
A rich red, with good cut and hints of truffle, mineral and woodsy funk shading a core of cherry and raspberry fruit....
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $23.94
12 bottles: $23.46
This is Alto Piemonte par excellence. The very fresh and accessible side of Nebbiolo, the tannins are present but...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $24.94 $27.52
COLOR: Light red color with garnet reflections. NOSE: The bouquet on the nose is typical of Barbaresco, with elegant...

Italian Red Blends Nebbiolo Riesling France Italy 750ml

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.

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

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.