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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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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $77.95
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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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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A riserva with so much structure and tension. A full body that shows dried fruit and mushroom flavors. Walnut soil,...
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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
Bottle: $131.50
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 6
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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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750ml - Case of 6
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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
Bottle: $69.94
Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent Food pairing: Savoury dishes, game, stews,...
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The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is an absolutely distinctive wine and one unlike this producer has ever released. It...
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750ml - Case of 6
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This smells like beef bouillon, picking up pure cherry and plum fruit on the palate, along with savory elements....
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $184.31
Released seven years after the harvest, the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is a stunning wine....
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $141.95
Loads of ripe plums on the nose with hints of cedar, too. Turns to dried citrus fruit. Full body with velvety, soft...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva is host to a beautiful mix of black mineral, fruit, dried mint and eucalyptus. The...
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Bottle: $114.95
Bright, fully saturated red. Knockout nose combines raspberry, minerals, sweet spices and violet; the most ethereal...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $59.28
Fascinating aromas of lemon peel, orange, lilac and cherry, but the beauty here is the savory, salt, mineral, berry...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $167.78
I really appreciate the dark berry and burnt orange aromas that follow through to a full body, with very integrated...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Multifaceted fragrances suggest violet, rose, red berry, baking spice, savory herb and a balsamic note. Elegant with...
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Sangiovese 2010 Italy

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 few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.