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750ml
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$41.93
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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
6 bottles:
$72.00
Bright red-ruby. Perfumed aromas and flavors of red cherry, violet, underbrush, licorice and sweet spices. Clean,...
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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$179.80
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...
750ml
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$99.88
6 bottles:
$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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$52.65
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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$226.12
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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$59.12
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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$451.71
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...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$1699.95
The wine presents a vivid garnet red color and is characterized by a high spherical perception and persistency. It...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$761.95
The wine presents a vivid garnet red color and is characterized by a high spherical perception and persistency. It...
750ml - Case of 6
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$65.95
#35 ENTHUSIAST 100 2018. Wild berry, crushed violet, pipe tobacco and chopped herb aromas leap out of the glass....
750ml - Case of 6
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$123.95
#10 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2019 - Wild berry, fragrant purple flower and crushed herb aromas mingle with whiffs of...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$299.95
Aromas of underbrush, wild berry, leather, camphor and Mediterranean herb waft out of the glass. The full-bodied...
Armagnac Sangiovese 2000 2013
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.