Do we ship to you?.
750ml
Bottle:
$71.94
The Casanova della Spinetta 2008 Sassontino is a late-release wine that hits the market with 10 additional years of...
750ml
Bottle:
$139.80
Savory herbs, tobacco, mint, licorice and dark cherries take shape in the glass as the 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva...
750ml
Bottle:
$174.94
Castell’in Villa is a small estate in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, at the southern end of the Chianti...
750ml
Bottle:
$62.93
12 bottles:
$61.67
A red with soft and silky tannins and ripe and sweet fruit. Full and juicy with a dried strawberry and plum...
750ml
Bottle:
$108.00
12 bottles:
$105.84
This is Mocali's top shelf wine. The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna delle Raunate shows a higher dose of...
Pre-Arrival
Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$66.35
The wine holds the power and style of the fantastic 2010 vintage. On the nose, very evident notes of plum and morello...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$188.95
Salvioni's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino speaks to finesse above all else. Sensual, ever-changing aromatics draw the...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$279.95
One of the many highlights in this vertical, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is exceptionally beautiful. Today, the...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$87.45
A wine that sneaks up on you. It starts up slowly with dried-berry, chocolate and dried-lemon character. Full body,...
Pre-Arrival
Bellaria Brunello Di Montalcino Assunto 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$46.12
This opens with pretty, dark concentration and balanced aromas of black cherry and red currant set against leather,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$184.02
A Brunello with beautiful earth, berry, mushroom and leaf aromas and flavors. Full body plus a crazy center palate of...
Pre-Arrival
Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$131.08
Gorgeous aromas of sea salt, savory, smoked meats and dried fruits follow through to a full body, with fine tannins...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$629.45
This is very tannic and powerful with loads of currants, spices and hints of wood. So much stone and mineral...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$251.80
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a protagonist of the vintage. The fruit is deep and dark with rich...
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$1096.59
After the highly unusual and exotic 2007, the 2008 Toscana Sangiovese marks a return to a more classic Soldera style....
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$81.61
Aromas of warm stones, dark fruits and walnuts follow to a full body, soft tannins and a savory finish. This shows...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$180.07
A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$69.94
Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent
Food pairing: Savoury dishes, game, stews,...
Bourbon Sangiovese 2008 2010 750ml
Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.
Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.
The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.
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.