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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $264.95
6 bottles: $259.65
Rated 97 - Super clean black fruit and minerals on the nose and palate. Floral and herbal nuances, too. Medium-to...
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97
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95
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $178.45 $189.00
Rated 97 - Very attractive combination of dried fruit and spices with black cherries and plums. Aromas of flowers and...
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97
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96
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $199.94
Rated 97 - Wild roses and wild strawberries, the nose has a lovely fragrance and expression. Lifted and bright, this...
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97
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95
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $21.85 $23.00
6 bottles: $13.87
Bright ruby red in color. Fragrant, robust and fruit forward, with fresh blackberry, plum and raspberry flavors. A...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $20.42 $21.50
6 bottles: $18.34
Colour: Intense ruby red colour. Bouquet: Fruity flavours with hint of cherries and strawberries, spicy notes. Taste:...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $25.65 $27.00
6 bottles: $17.50
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $27.93 $29.40
6 bottles: $19.20
Our Candoni Chianti comes from a very careful selection of Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes. It has an intense ruby-red...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $102.20
6 bottles: $99.20
Rated 91 - Chocolate, sweet spice, tobacco, leather and dark berry fruit give this Brunello a bold and impactful...
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91
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $27.17 $28.60
6 bottles: $18.40
A balanced bouquet of wild red berries and floral violet notes. This Chianti has a mélange of dryness and great...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $20.50
6 bottles: $12.00
Bonizio is a skillful blend of top-quality Merlot from Tuscany’s coastal Maremma zone and select Sangiovese from...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $199.80
Rated 93 - This has an intense nose of incense, toasted walnuts, mocha, maraschino cherries and some menthol....
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93
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93
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $24.30 $27.00
6 bottles: $24.00
Medium intensity ruby red.The nose on this wine is intense, overflowing with fruity aromas of black cherry and...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $115.00
6 bottles: $112.00
Rated 95 - Darker fruit on the nose with walnut, spice box, incense and espresso bean, too. Medium-bodied, firm and...
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95
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $112.80
6 bottles: $110.54
Rated 95 - A polished and very refined Rancia with sweet berries, cedar and hints of chocolate. Medium body. Fresh...
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95
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95
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $151.94
6 bottles: $148.90
Rated 96 - A fresh and crunchy Fontalloro with currants, orange peel and hints of peaches and cedar. Medium body,...
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96
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94
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $159.00
Rated 90 - A brooding mix of steeped plums, spice box and worn leather emanates up from the 2018 Brunello di...
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90
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $27.93 $29.40
6 bottles: $19.20
Color: Pale ruby red color Aroma: Hints of cherry and spice. Tasting Notes: Blackberry and raspberry with almond...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $27.17 $28.60
6 bottles: $18.40
Dark ruby in color, its black-cherry aroma is typical of Sangiovese, but a distinct vinegary note evokes memories of...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $19.66
Borghi D’Elsa has intense, fragrant and elegant aromas of blackberries and raspberries, with violet and Florentine...
Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $84.60
Rated 92 - Melini makes a single wine from its Radda property, La Selvanella, selected from the 50 hectares of...
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92

Sangiovese Italy Tuscany 1.5Ltr

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.

The central Italian region of Tuscany is widely understood to be one of the world's most famous and highly regarded wine regions. The beautiful rolling hillsides and medieval towns and castles which are a key feature of the area are also home to many of Europe's finest wineries, and extremely high quality vineyards growing the distinctive Sangiovese and Vernaccia grape varietals which are the flavorful backbone of Tuscany's wonderful red and white wines. For almost three thousand years, this region has been recognized as an ideal home for wine production on a large scale, and the ancient Etruscans, Greeks and Romans all noticed that fine grape varietals flourished on the unique soils and under the hot sunshine which typifies the area. Today, Tuscany is home to a wide range of wines, from the traditional to the complex, but all dedicated to excellent flavors and aromas, and maintaining the region's international reputation.