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The 2006 Sassontino is a pure expression of Sangiovese from 45-year-old vines. Past editions of this wine saw a small...
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The 2006 Sezzana is a twin of the Sassontino, but not an identical one. Although the grape used is the same (100%...
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$199.80
The 2001 Chianti Classico Riserva is a big, layered wine bursting with energy. It possesses striking aromatic nuance...
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$149.80
The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva hits all the high notes. Ripe and structured, yet also wonderfully contained, the...
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Abadia Retuerta Cuvee El Campanario 1996
750ml - Case of 6
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$70.12
The 100% Tempranillo 1996 Cuvee Campanario represents a blend of the finest parcels of Tempranillo. The wine was aged...
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Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada 1996
750ml - Case of 6
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$142.40
Incredibly opaque and tight. The nose hints at blackberry, licorice, spices and meat. On the palate, a very dark...
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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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$158.95
This remains a perfect wine with such depth, intensity and incredible structure. Full body and powerful tannins. Yet,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$104.95
The estate’s 2001 Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied, supple effort offering ripe dark fruit, earthiness and...
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$126.95
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with a finely knit bouquet of tobacco, sweet herbs, licorice,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$203.95
Pulling yourself away from a glass of 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Poggio Al Vento Riserva is an exercise in futility....
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Fonterenza Brunello Di Montalcino 2006
750ml - Case of 6
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$82.78
100% Sangiovese Grosso. The Padovani sisters have around 4.2 contiguous, hilly hectares near Poggio San Polo in the...
750ml - Case of 6
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$106.37
The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is huge, powerful and totally implosive. The seductive allure...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2001
750ml - Case of 6
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$203.95
No doubt about it: ‘This is the best 890 in our history,' declares Julio Sáenz, technical director of La Rioja...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2001
750ml - Case of 6
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$116.28
This is a very complete wine with such beautiful length and intensity. It’s compact and very driven with a great...
Sangiovese Tempranillo 1996 2001 2006 750ml
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.