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• 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo.
• “Gandino” is a combination of “Gano” and “Dino” who were the...
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$72.72
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$72.00
Bright red-ruby. Perfumed aromas and flavors of red cherry, violet, underbrush, licorice and sweet spices. Clean,...
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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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$49.90
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$48.90
A fresh and balanced red with cherry, lemon and hints of cedar. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a powerful...
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$14.94
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$14.64
On the nose, the wine bursts with perfectly ripe red fruits such as cherry and wild strawberry, all balanced by a...
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On the nose, the wine bursts with perfectly ripe red fruits such as cherry and wild strawberry, all balanced by a...
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• A blend of 90% Sangiovese with Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera and other indigenous red varieties.
• Classified as IGT...
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The color is purple red with violet reflections. On the nose, cherry is prevalent followed by strawberry and...
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$96.00
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$91.20
Mocali's beautiful riserva opens with an inky dark appearance, thick concentration and savory aromas of leather and...
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$99.88
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$97.88
Dark red. Ripe but refined aromas of red cherry, coffee, potpourri and cinnamon. Fresh red cherry and strawberry pick...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$53.11
An elegant style, offering ripe cherry, plum, leather, almond and subtle chocolate flavors. Harmonious and long, with...
750ml - Case of 6
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$203.52
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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$228.30
Delicate aromas of new leather, wild berry, chopped mint and a balsamic whiff of eucalyptus come together on this...
750ml - Case of 6
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$45.95
Marchesi Antinori was founded by Giovanni di Piero Antinori in 1385. Today the company manages eight different...
750ml - Case of 6
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$59.78
A subtle and refined wine with cherry, chocolate and hints of meat. Medium body, ultra-fine texture and a long...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Testamatta Rosso 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$167.78
Very aromatic and exciting with citrus rind, plums, cedar and rose petals. Full body, fine and silky tannins and a...
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Biondi-Santi Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2013
750ml - Case of 3
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$451.49
The Biondi-Santi 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a stunning wine from all points of view. Seamless integration...
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Canalicchio Di Sopra Brunello Di Montalcino 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$89.94
Produced from vineyards which are over 10 years old, it represents the essence of our concept of terroir: an...
750ml - Case of 6
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$143.38
Gorgeous, opulent and rich, Tenuta Nuova is an unforgettable wine. It has body, power, persistence and loads of plush...
Primitivo Sangiovese 2007 2013 2023 750ml
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
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.