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Here is another late-release Sangiovese from Casanova della Spinetta, only in this case, fruit is sourced from...
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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...
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Black licorice and blackberry aromas lead to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Offers...
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Mocali's beautiful riserva opens with an inky dark appearance, thick concentration and savory aromas of leather and...
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$125.88
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$123.36
A wine full of new wood that gives green coffee bean and intensely ripe fruit aromas. Very juicy and rich—the power...
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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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$187.30
Offers crushed berries, with flowers and sandalwood. The nose is reserved, but interesting. Full-bodied, with silky...
750ml - Case of 6
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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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Bright, deep red. Very pretty nose reminded me more of cabernet sauvignon and syrah rather than of sangiovese, but...
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$252.06
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a dark brooding effort that emerges from the glass with warm notes of...
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$135.38
The estate’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is gorgeous for its clarity, elegance and precision. Medium in body, the...
750ml - Case of 6
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$198.02
The estate's 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is striking. Freshly cut roses, sweet spices and red...
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Conti Costanti Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$134.20
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is more elegant and less explosive than the Riserva. Exquisite aromatics meld into...
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Fanti Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.45
Aromas of blueberries and bacon and hints of wet earth. Full body, with velvety and round tannins and a juicy finish....
750ml - Case of 6
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Il Poggione Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$83.71
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is flat-out sexy. Layers of dark red fruit caress the palate in this round,...
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Isole E Olena Toscana Cepparello 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$122.55
Intense bright ruby in color. Complex aromas ranging from floral to wild berries with hints of spice. The palate is...
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Petrolo Torrione 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$46.15
Drinking beautifully now, with gorgeous aromas of berries and chocolate. Medium-to-full body. Extremely refined with...
750ml - Case of 6
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$66.45
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva impresses for its vibrant dark fruit, persistence and balance. Smoke, tar,...
Armagnac Sangiovese 2004 2007 750ml
Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.
Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.
Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.
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.