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$64.93
$72.00
The 2006 Sassontino is a pure expression of Sangiovese from 45-year-old vines. Past editions of this wine saw a small...
750ml
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$66.84
$72.00
The 2006 Sezzana is a twin of the Sassontino, but not an identical one. Although the grape used is the same (100%...
750ml
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$149.80
The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva hits all the high notes. Ripe and structured, yet also wonderfully contained, the...
750ml - Case of 3
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$180.36
A very muscular red with plum, blueberry, walnut and dried mushroom character on both the nose and palate. Full and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.38
Aromas of violets, blueberries and hints of minerals. Walnut shell, too. Full body, chewy tannins and a savory...
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.38
A big and powerful Chianti Classico with incredible blackberry, currant and mineral character. Full-bodied, chewy and...
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Bellaria Brunello Di Montalcino Assunto 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$49.12
Scorched earth, game, cured meat and leather waft out of the glass. The taught palate offers dried black cherry,...
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Biondi-Santi Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$209.95
A few swirls of the glass release delicate, enticing aromas of red berry, rose, iris, tobacco, new leather and star...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$128.95
$136.61
This is somewhat porty on the nose, with plum and a slight raisin character. Full and velvety with wonderfully...
750ml - Case of 6
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$55.45
Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent
Food pairing: Savoury dishes, game, stews,...
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Castello Romitorio Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$78.95
The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a plush, fruit-driven Sangiovese that reflects the best of its territory. Fruit...
750ml - Case of 6
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$127.64
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with a finely knit bouquet of tobacco, sweet herbs, licorice,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$164.54
750ml - Case of 6
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$178.15
750ml - Case of 6
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$79.28
This is so layered and complex with dark chocolate, mineral, wet stone and black cherry character. So much fruit and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$100.77
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is huge, powerful and totally implosive. The seductive allure...
Sangiovese Sauvignon Blanc 2006 2011
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.
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.