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Molettieri’s 2007 Taurasi Vigna 5 Querce is a big, big wine. Mocha, espresso, game, tar, licorice and dark...
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Red
3.0Ltr
Bottle: $351.00
A surprisingly approachable wine, the 2007 Taurasi Fatica Contadina wraps around the palate with expressive, radiant...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $148.68
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $393.41
The delicate balance between all of the natural agents that comprise this unique environment produces a wine that is...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $96.70
A plush, modern texture carries alluring cassis, pomegranate, cocoa and sandalwood flavors that layer and build...
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White
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $180.95
The finest bottle I’ve had of the 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes, this incredible white is...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $397.77
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $72.12
Wonderful purity of fruit with a strawberry, currant and plum character. Full and velvety body with ultra-fine...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $120.44
The 2007 Viña Ardanza Reserva is a blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha, the Tempranillo from 30-year-old...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $78.72
The 2007 Numanthia is marginally more approachable but it, too, is a dense, layered, voluminous, structured wine....
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Red
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle: $379.95
They have kept 2005 and 2006 for now, and they are releasing the 2007 Único from a lighter vintage that is...
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Aglianico Mencia Tempranillo 2007

Aglianico is a black skinned grape most commonly associated with the exquisite wines of the Campania region of Italy. It thrives most happily in hot and dry climates, and as such, has had plenty of success in the New World, particularly in the United States, where it is used to great effect in many red wines. It was believed to come from Greece several thousand years ago, brought by Pheonician tradesman, and was wildly popular in Roman times, when it was used in the finest wines made by the Roman empire. Aglianico grapes produce full bodied red wines which have a high tannin and acid content. As such, it has excellent ageing potential, and with a standard amount of time in a barrel, it rounds out and mellows to produce beautifully balanced wines.

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.