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$56.94
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$55.80
This is a very successful aglianico from Basilicata replete with dark but fresh berries; the aromas of blackberries,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$35.60
A fresh and polished red with cherry and blueberry character and floral undertones. Medium to full body with fine...
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$41.09
• 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo.
• “Gandino” is a combination of “Gano” and “Dino” who were the...
750ml
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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,...
750ml
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$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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$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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$49.90
12 bottles:
$48.90
A fresh and balanced red with cherry, lemon and hints of cedar. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a powerful...
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 12
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$24.00
Fine and elegant bouquet, mellow flavors with a velvety textures and lingering finish. Smooth, full bodied and well...
750ml
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$83.85
Smooth aromas of mature berry fruits and plum amount to a silky whole touched up by café mocha. A saturated palate...
750ml
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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...
3.0Ltr
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$387.00
Intense sour berry and herbs nose, smoky, gamey complexity. Palate with great substance, hints of coconut and...
750ml
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$44.93
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$44.40
A well-aged Taurasi with a savory nose full of decadence with dark mushrooms, bark, tar and Chinese herbal medicine...
750ml
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$521.20
Rich and savory at first, with hints of leather, mesquite smoke and fresh earth that transition to underscore the...
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Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2013
750ml - Case of 6
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$52.56
An elegant style, offering ripe cherry, plum, leather, almond and subtle chocolate flavors. Harmonious and long, with...
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Artadi Rioja Vina El Pison 2006
750ml - Case of 6
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$389.95
The 2006 Vina El Pison comes from a single Tempranillo vineyard planted in 1945 on pure limestone. The wine was aged...
750ml - Case of 6
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$225.79
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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$51.05
Marchesi Antinori was founded by Giovanni di Piero Antinori in 1385. Today the company manages eight different...
Aglianico Sangiovese Tempranillo 2006 2013
Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.
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.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.