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$115.94
A fresh, harmonious red that deftly marries sculpted tannins with a lovely range of sun-dried cherry and forest floor...
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$71.94
Here is another late-release Sangiovese from Casanova della Spinetta, only in this case, fruit is sourced from...
750ml
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This shows a faint nose of leather, red peppers, dried herbs and red berries. Medium body and fine tannins, but a...
750ml - Case of 6
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$124.95
Fontanafredda's 2007 Barolo Riserva is going to need quite a bit of time to fully come together. Today it is rich,...
750ml
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$96.00
12 bottles:
$91.20
Mocali's beautiful riserva opens with an inky dark appearance, thick concentration and savory aromas of leather and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$203.95
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is a pure, rapturous beauty. Layers of sweet red fruit meld into rose petals,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$142.53
Gorgeous, opulent and rich, Tenuta Nuova is an unforgettable wine. It has body, power, persistence and loads of plush...
750ml - Case of 6
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$60.28
Bright, deep red. Very pretty nose reminded me more of cabernet sauvignon and syrah rather than of sangiovese, but...
750ml - Case of 6
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$198.95
The estate's 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is striking. Freshly cut roses, sweet spices and red...
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Conterno Fantino Barolo Vigna Sori Ginestra 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$154.65
Bright, saturated ruby-red. Knockout nose reminded me of grand cru Burgundy, showing scents of black cherry, cassis,...
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Conti Costanti Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$126.64
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is more elegant and less explosive than the Riserva. Exquisite aromatics meld into...
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Delas Freres Hermitage Les Bessards 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$129.85
The 2007 Hermitage les Bessards is a forward, sexy wine that has considerable charm in its darker fruits, smoked...
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Domaine Jamet Cote Rotie 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$256.95
93-95 Inky magenta. Highly expressive aromas of red and blue fruits, violet, incense, olive and baking spices, along...
750ml - Case of 6
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$130.82
The 2007 Barolo Ciabot Mentin is one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted at this address. Deep, sensual layers...
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Domenico Clerico Barolo Ginestra Pajana 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$124.29
This is amazing on the nose with roses, plums, raspberries and currants. Full bodied, with beautiful balance and...
Mencia Nebbiolo Sangiovese Syrah 2007 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.
The name of this grape, meaning 'blood of Jove' conjures up evocative images of long dead civilizations, and gives the Sangiovese varietal a sense of the holy, the sacred, the special. Indeed, this particular type of Italian grape has been cultivated and processed for thousands of years, and is said to be the original favorite grape varietal of the Romans, and the Etruscans before them. Throughout history, vintners have continued to plant this varietal, and they continue to produce wonderful wines to this day. The long bunches of very dark, round fruit are treasured by fine wineries in Italy and a few other places around the world, and when young, these grapes are lively – full of strawberry flavors and a little spiciness. However, it is when they are aged in oak that they take on some truly special flavors and aromas, as seen in some of the finest wines of the Old World.
Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.