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Emidio Pepe Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$140.46
Pepe’s 2015 Montepulciano has flavours and aromas of blackberry, smoke, flint and green herb woven into a wonderful...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto D'alba 2017
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$65.95
Rinaldi's 2017 Dolcetto d'Alba brings together the richness of the vintage with a super-classic feel. Sweet dark...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto D'alba 2021
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.77
The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba is delicate, slender and super-classic. Blue/purplish fruit, cloves, licorice and lavender...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto D'alba 2021
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$56.09
The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba is delicate, slender and super-classic. Blue/purplish fruit, cloves, licorice and lavender...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto D'alba 2022
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$50.95
The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba is soft, juicy and easy to like. Succulent red cherry, plum, rose petal and licorice are all...
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Giuseppe Rinaldi Dolcetto D'alba 2022
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.00
The 2022 Dolcetto d'Alba is soft, juicy and easy to like. Succulent red cherry, plum, rose petal and licorice are all...
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Roberto Voerzio Dolcetto D'alba Priavino 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$65.87
The 2006 Dolcetto d'Alba Priavino is a big, powerful wine endowed with masses of dark varietal fruit and an equally...
Albarino Dolcetto Montepulciano Pre-Arrival
The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
In Italian, Dolcetto means 'little sweet one' – a slightly misleading name, as the black grapes of this varietal have relatively little natural sugar and almost almost produce dry wines. However, the Dolcetto grapes are remarkably popular with those looking for a full, rounded and highly flavorful wine, and are grown extensively in their native Italy, and in many other countries around the world. Dolcetto varietal grapes tend to have quite a high level of tannin, due to their thick, black skins, and low acidity, resulting in interesting wines with a large feel in the mouth, despite being relatively light in body. They are most commonly associated with big, complex flavors such as liquorice and prunes, and are regularly described as having a finish similar to the flavor of bitter almonds.
Montepulciano grapes are one of the most widely cultivated varietals in Italy, with vines growing in twenty of Italy's ninety five provinces. This varietal is renowned for producing high yields, making it popular with vintners looking for a relatively easy varietal to grow. Whilst the grapes tend to have a low skin to juice ratio, the skins themselves are remarkably high in tannins with a lot of pigmentation, which means they often produce rather well bodied wines with a beautiful deep, dark color The wines of Montepulciano grapes are most commonly associated with soft, rounded characteristics, with plenty of juicy, plummy flavors The wines are known for being very smooth and drinkable, and easy to match with a wide range of foods.