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The 2000 Chianti Classico Riserva is a good choice for drinking over the medium term. It is unusually supple and...
750ml
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$143.94
12 bottles:
$141.06
Deep orange colour, slightly amber with brown tints. Nose of toasty wood and hazelnut complemented by stone fruit...
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Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 1997
750ml - Case of 6
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$77.16
Very dark garnet with saturated purple hues. Penetrating aromas of underbrush, sweet tobacco and wild mushroom. Quite...
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Capanna Brunello Di Montalcino 1997
750ml - Case of 6
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$116.82
Colour: Deep ruby red colour with garnet hues.
Bouquet: Ethereal, of red fruit and vanilla, persistent.
Taste:...
750ml - Case of 6
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$154.95
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La Fortuna Brunello Di Montalcino 2000
750ml - Case of 6
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$64.98
Pleasant, with plum, berry and light cedar aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty finish....
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La Poderina Brunello Di Montalcino 1997
750ml - Case of 12
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$79.68
Opaque garnet. Seductive aromas of clove, nutmeg and mocha. Concentrated and plush, with a tarry, roasted quality and...
750ml - Case of 12
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$86.00
Impenetrable blackish-garnet color. Potent, penetrating aromas of plum, wild cherry and chocolate. Rich, full and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$150.77
Dark ruby, with an amber edge. Intense aromas of ripe plum and fresh mushroom follow through to a full body, with...
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Tenuta Caparzo Brunello Di Montalcino 1997
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$171.62
A smooth, polished performance from this 100-acre estate. The 1997 is modern in style, exhibiting huge but not...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$238.95
A big, modern Brunello, with berry, cherry and vanilla character. Full-bodied, with round and polished tannins and a...
750ml - Case of 6
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$109.95
A big, modern Brunello, with berry, cherry and vanilla character. Full-bodied, with round and polished tannins and a...
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.95
A marvelous Chianti, the 1997 Tenuta Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva is aged 14 months in small oak...
Armagnac Sangiovese 1997 2000
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.