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Cupano Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$146.95
Like forbidden fruit, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens slowly in the glass, blowing off an initial whiff...
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$132.95
A monumental Cabernet Franc, offering a bold core of plum sauce, currant, lavender and kumquat flavors, with savory...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$83.95
Fresh and direct, featuring red and black cherry fruit lined with light bay leaf and olive notes. Racy finish. Drink...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$73.31
Such impressive, rich aromas of berries, cherries and plums with blackberries and violets, too. An enticing fusion of...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$94.25
The nose of the 2016 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard transported me back to the classical wines from the...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.95
A balanced and flavorful wine already with fine tannins and lots of berry, earth and smoke character. A pure sangiovese.
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Felsina Chianti Classico Berardenga Riserva 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$41.37
Streamlined and elegant, this mid-weight red trots out notes of grilled herb and dark fruit nuances that segue to...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$140.32
The Fèlsina 2016 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Colonia is true, elegant and bright. This wine is teaming with...
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Felsina Chianti Classico Rancia Riserva 2016
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$122.95
$128.58
The south-facing Rancia vineyard reaches altitudes of 420 metres, overlooking the lower-lying vineyards of Colli...
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Felsina Toscana Fontalloro 2016
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$136.95
$144.28
Amazing aromas of licorice, wet earth, orange peel and lavender. Full body, tight and super compact and polished....
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Felsina Toscana Fontalloro 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$68.95
Amazing aromas of licorice, wet earth, orange peel and lavender. Full body, tight and super compact and polished....
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Fontodi Chianti Classico 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$44.95
Extremely polished and refined with cherries, wet earth and hints of smoke. Medium-bodied with a beautiful balance of...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$101.87
This is always an entrancing Gran Selezione and the 2016 shows dried raspberries, boysenberries, vanilla and...
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Giodo Brunello Di Montalcino 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$156.53
Only the healthiest, highest-quality clusters of Sangiovese are destined for Giodo’s Brunello di Montalcino. The...
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Il Marroneto Brunello Di Montalcino 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$95.95
Perfumed, focused and loaded with energy, this radiant red boasts enticing scents of iris, rose, crushed mint and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$575.78
There it is: that Il Marroneto magic. To my palate, Alessandro Mori's 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Madonna delle...
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Il Poggione Brunello Di Montalcino 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$52.36
I’m not sure how Il Poggione manages to remain one of the largest producers of Brunello, maintaining such a high...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$81.94
A beguiling mix of camphor and minty herbs, along with crushed stone, blows off slowly to reveal dark depths of black...
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Ipsus Chianti Classico Caggio 2016
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$270.62
Super perfumed, gorgeous aromas of blackberries, mushrooms and bark with dried flowers and crushed stones. Pine...
Cabernet Franc Sangiovese
Cabernet Franc is not simply an important grape varietal for the fact that it is one of the most widely grown strains of vine in the world, but also because it is a vital grape in the production of many of the finest wines the world has ever seen. For centuries in its native France, it has been a varietal synonymous with elegance and high quality, and has become a key fruit in the production of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux-style blended wines which have gone down in history thanks to their magnificent flavors, aromas and levels of aged complexity. However, Cabernet Franc is also a wine grape varietal for use in single variety, unblended wines, and has plenty to offer on its own. Most commonly, it is renowned for its wide bouquet, which often includes fascinating notes of tobacco, violets or bell pepper over a beautifully pale and decadent liquid.
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.