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The classic take on Rioja from Benjamín Romeo is the 2010 Carmen Gran Reserva and it blends all of the traditional...
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Red
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Castell’in Villa is a small estate in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, at the southern end of the Chianti...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $108.00
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This is Mocali's top shelf wine. The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna delle Raunate shows a higher dose of...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Sweet berry aromas, with meat and dried flowers. Almost Burgundian. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a balance of...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The wine holds the power and style of the fantastic 2010 vintage. On the nose, very evident notes of plum and morello...
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750ml - Case of 6
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One of the many highlights in this vertical, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is exceptionally beautiful. Today, the...
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750ml - Case of 6
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A wine that sneaks up on you. It starts up slowly with dried-berry, chocolate and dried-lemon character. Full body,...
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750ml - Case of 6
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750ml - Case of 6
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A Brunello with beautiful earth, berry, mushroom and leaf aromas and flavors. Full body plus a crazy center palate of...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 2010 La Vina de Andres Romeo was picked on October 6, later than the 2009, which was harvested on the September...
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The 2010 VS is a special selection of Tempranillo from two plots of older vineyards, one in Transpinedo and another...
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750ml - Case of 3
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Diverse soils and altitudes in an exceptional location, Cueva Baja. Character, intensity, and depth in a single site...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The wonderfully silky texture with an added juiciness is what makes this wine so very special. The flawless and...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Gorgeous aromas of sea salt, savory, smoked meats and dried fruits follow through to a full body, with fine tannins...
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750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $625.45
This is very tannic and powerful with loads of currants, spices and hints of wood. So much stone and mineral...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $250.86
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a protagonist of the vintage. The fruit is deep and dark with rich...
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1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $149.19
This has wonderful aromas, with sweet berry and flowers on the nose, turning to raspberry and blueberry. Full-bodied,...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $81.32
Aromas of warm stones, dark fruits and walnuts follow to a full body, soft tannins and a savory finish. This shows...
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750ml - Case of 6
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A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil,...
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Sangiovese Tempranillo 1999 2010

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.