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Bottle: $16.66
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750ml
Bottle: $17.93
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He bottled his `05s at the end of March, but this one didn't seem sick at all! I mean TAYSTEE juice here; a fragrance...
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750ml
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12 bottles: $13.59
Nicely neutral and mineral nose with delicate white fruit, sliced apples and almonds. Crisp, chalky acidity that...
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750ml
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The NV Lambrusco Marchese Manodori Reggiano is darkly floral in the glass, showing crushed violets and lavender that...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $16.25
12 bottles: $15.93
The wine has a pale straw yellow color. On the nose the aromas is intense, floral and fruity, with essences of...
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $18.00
Color: Beautiful bright straw yellow. Nose: Ample and generous impact; well-balanced hints of citrus, pineapple,...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $16.25
12 bottles: $15.93
Elegant and juicy nose of black cherry and raspberry. Good freshness, nice texture and long aftertaste. (Bronze) -...
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Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $341.53
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Long-term Pre-Arrival
Dessert/Fortified Wine
375ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $321.53

Falanghina Ice Wine Lambrusco Mencia

Some grape species are distinct and unique varietals, clearly separate from each of their cousins. Others, like Lambrusco and Muscat, are more like umbrella terms, featuring several subspecies which show slight differences from each other from region to region. Indeed, there are astonishingly more than 60 identified varieties of Lambrusco vines, and they are almost all used in the production of characterful Italian sparkling wines. They are distinguishable by their deep ruby blush, caused by strong pigments present in their skins, and their intensely perfumed character.


Lambrusco vines are grown in several Italian regions, although we most closely associate this varietal with Piedmont and Basilicata. It has also been grown successfully in Argentina and Australia. The varietal suffered from a fairly lowly reputation in the late 20th century, due to bulk, low cost production of Lambrusco sparkling wines, aimed at markets across northern Europe and America. However, things are rapidly changing, and the older, more traditional methods of bottle fermentation are returning, along with a higher level of quality and expression, as consumers become more discerning and demanding. Many of the Lambrusco sub-varieties have their own established DOC, such as Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce, Lambrusco di Sorbara and Modena, where new regulations are keeping standards high and methods traditional.