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750ml - Case of 6
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$69.90
Expressive aromas of ripe black cherry, vanilla bean and toasted nuts are prominent on the nose. At first taste, the...
750ml - Case of 12
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$47.94
A fresh, chewy red with brightness and coolness for this ripe vintage. Medium body. Pretty fruit. Dark-berry,...
1.5Ltr
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$147.00
Complex aromas of blackberries, blueberries, licorice, gravel and walnuts. Rich and full-bodied with firm,...
750ml
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$88.15
6 bottles:
$86.39
Complex aromas of blackberries, blueberries, licorice, gravel and walnuts. Rich and full-bodied with firm,...
750ml
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$18.99
Aromas of plums, blackcurrants, dark chocolate, tobacco, balsamic and cigar box. It’s medium-to full-bodied with...
750ml
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$94.84
$97.99
12 bottles:
$92.34
Aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cloves, tobacco, walnuts and chocolate. It’s full-bodied with firm,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$35.60
This is an extremely beautiful and polished red with crushed berries, creamy and firm tannins and a long, intense...
750ml
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$65.94
12 bottles:
$64.62
Smooth and laced with plum, blackberry, leather and mineral aromas and flavors, this red combines power and elegance....
750ml
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$15.94
$17.91
12 bottles:
$15.83
Rich, with earthy aromas of dark cherry, plum, cocoa, and a touch of cedar, and sandalwood. Medium-bodied, round on...
750ml
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$44.93
12 bottles:
$44.03
The 2017 Camalaione, Le Cinciole's Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot/Syrah blend, packs a huge punch. Blackberry, lavender,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$33.17
Fresh and firm core of wild berries, violet flowers. Good structure and tannins, spicy and fruity aftertaste. 100%...
750ml
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$119.88
$132.08
Showing some development, this red is hitting its stride with plum, blackberry, iron, leather and woodsy flavors....
750ml - Case of 12
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$17.59
Earthy and savory, this opens with aromas of black-skinned berry, pressed violet, baking spice and a whiff of...
750ml
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$48.88
6 bottles:
$48.06
Very fruity with a hint of jam, but it also has a solid core of tannins and spices. Full body, soft tannins and a...
1.5Ltr
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$780.30
$867.00
Super-restrained cassis fruit with an almost blueberry maturity in front of violet, clove and blond tobacco...
750ml
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$368.28
$409.20
Super-restrained cassis fruit with an almost blueberry maturity in front of violet, clove and blond tobacco...
750ml - Case of 6
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$79.94
The 2017 Cabernet Franc Arcanum is a brooding and expressive wine made entirely from Cabernet Franc. Musky aromas of...
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Ampio Delle Mortelle Toscana 2017
750ml - Case of 3
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$138.62
This has a perfumed nose of licorice, blueberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, mocha and dried flowers. Kumquat,...
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Argiano Toscana Solengo IGT 2017
750ml - Case of 6
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$84.08
This is really dense and structured, yet there’s energy and agility throughout. Full-bodied, yet agile and firm....
Italian Red Blends 2017 Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia Tuscany Umbria
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.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an important Italian wine region, situated high in the northernmost parts of the country, and close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders. As such, there is a considerable Germanic influence on the wines of this region, with varietals such as Riesling growing alongside Italian classics such as Pinot Grigio. The finest wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia are considered to be those which capture the alpine essence of the region, with its pine scented terroirs and crystal mountain waters which run down from the mountains. There are also several interesting lesser known grape varietals processed in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which gives the region a unique wine culture which the local wine makers are immensely proud of, and which makes the region a fascinating one to explore.
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.
Despite being one of Italy's smallest wine regions, the central Italian region of Umbria is a vitally important one, and home to many of the country's finest and most historic wines and wineries. The reputation of Umbrian wines may have suffered in the 1970s, along with the produce of much of the rest of the country, but the 1980s and 1990s saw significant efforts made by vintners when it came to improving their produce and overall image. By consulting international oenologists, the wineries of Umbria were able to update their traditional techniques, and produce considerably finer wines from their Sangiovese grapes, as well as from imported varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. Indeed, the barrel fermented white wines of Umbria, now made with a blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto varietal grapes, has gone on to be something of a flagship product for the region, and is regarded as one of the best and most characterful white wines in Italy.