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1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$256.95
An enticing red, with aromas of clove, cardamom, crushed pine and dried tea rose drawing you into the glass, where...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Colore Rosso 2019
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$391.95
$411.86
This is so perfumed and seductive, with blackberries, cherries, dried flowers and perfume. It’s full-bodied and...
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Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Toscana Promis IGT 2017
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$84.55
55% Merlot, 35% Syrah and 10% Sangiovese - A delightful wine that combines the elegance and suppleness of Merlot and...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$188.75
Castellare's I Sodi di San Niccolò is the single most overlooked high-end wine in Tuscany today. The 2016 picks up...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$178.45
Aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cloves, tobacco, walnuts and chocolate. It’s full-bodied with firm,...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo IGT 2017
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$428.95
The 2017 D'Alceo possesses mind-blowing intensity and pedigree to burn. Rich, ample and explosive, the 2017 is...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$365.95
$372.54
Like the other Malbecs from Adrianna Vineyard, the 2016 Adrianna Vineyard River Stones was bottled a little earlier,...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$360.95
Incredible aromas of blackberries, hot stones, wet earth and flowers. Full-bodied, it floats across the palate with...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$360.95
This is really something. There’s purity and focus to the aromas of crushed berries, licorice and black tea, which...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2006
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$258.95
$273.45
Geppetti has produced another gem in her 2006 Saffredi, a French-oak aged blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2007
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$238.95
The 2007 Saffredi is drop-dead gorgeous. Roasted coffee beans, grilled herbs, mocha and dark fruit emerge from this...
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Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Saffredi IGT 2015
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$196.56
I love the currant and rosemary character of this wine. Some sage, too. Complex aromas that draw you in. Full body,...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$375.86
$399.85
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$379.84
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$252.95
$265.58
The 2019 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stunning wine that sums up the character of the vintage and reflects the...
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle:
$261.95
The 2019 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stunning wine that sums up the character of the vintage and reflects the...
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Le Volte Dell'ornellaia Toscana 2019
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$85.09
This is very Mediterranean in character with sage and rosemary to the blackberry and tar aromas. It’s medium-to...
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Orma Toscana IGT 2014
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$131.45
Fascinating aromas of stone, wet concrete and dark fruit. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 2016
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
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$598.95
$626.43
An astoundingly vibrant, powerful and concentrated Ornellaia that has a wealth of intense dark cherries, mulberries...
Carignan Italian Red Blends Malbec Zinfandel 1.5Ltr Pre-Arrival Wine
Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.
The purple Malbec variety grapes which now grow all over the Old and New Worlds had their origins in France, where they are one of the few grape varieties allowed to be used in the highly esteemed blended wines of Bordeaux. However, it is perhaps the New World Malbec wines which have attracted the most attention in recent years, as they thrive in hot southern climates in ways they cannot in their native country, where the damp conditions leave them highly vulnerable to rot. Malbec grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, resulting in full-bodied red wines packed with ripe, plummy flavors and held in their characteristically dark, garnet colored liquid. In many countries, Malbec is still used primarily as a varietal for blending, as it adds a great level of richness and density to other, lighter and thinner varietals. However, single variety Malbec wines have been greatly on the rise in recent years, with some fantastic results and big, juicy flavors marking them out as a great wine for matching with a wide range of foods.
The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.