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50% Barbera/50% Bonarda (aka Croatina). Named for an old farmhouse in the midst of the vineyard, Macchiona is La...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $128.39
The 2009 d'Alceo comes across as much more classic in style and structure than the 2008. According to Luca di Napoli,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $166.33
The 2009 Guidalberto flows across the palate with layers of radiant red fruit. This is another striking, supple...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $253.28
The 2009 Ornellaia caresses the palate with layers of seamless, radiant fruit. Sweet red berries, mocha, flowers, new...
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $349.09
An extremely rich and ripe wine with currant, cherry and balsamic aromas. Hints of leather. Follows through on the...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $355.33
An extremely rich and ripe wine with currant, cherry and balsamic aromas. Hints of leather. Follows through on the...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $347.21
Like its sunshine-inspired name suggests, Solaia is an opulent and generous achievement that represents the highest...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $88.28
Beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2009 Lupicaia is a standout. Sweet red cherries, flowers, mint, anise, savory...
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Bottle: $172.99
Best Guado al Tasso ever. Wonderful nose of crushed blackberries and cherries with hints of dark chocolate....
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $203.95
The bottle that changed Italian wine forever, Tignanello is as modern and innovative as its first vintage many...
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Albarino Italian Red Blends Muscat 2009 750ml

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.

One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.