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La Spinetta Barbaresco Gallina 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$153.46
The 2008 Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina bursts from the glass with a rush of dark fruit. This is one of the more...
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La Spinetta Barbaresco Starderi 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$112.95
The 2008 Barbaresco Vigneto Starderi is the biggest, most powerful and also most complete of the 2008 Barbarescos...
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La Spinetta Barbaresco Valeirano 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$172.95
Good full red. Ripe strawberry and rose petal on the perfumed, slightly liqueur-like nose, with a peachy nuance...
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La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2008
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$183.88
A strong and chewy wine with polished and rich tannins. Cedar and mushrooms. Full and intense. Goes on for minutes....
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La Spinetta Barolo Campe 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$180.12
A strong and chewy wine with polished and rich tannins. Cedar and mushrooms. Full and intense. Goes on for minutes....
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Luigi Baudana Barolo Cerretta 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.28
Compared to the cru of Baudana, Cerretta is much better known, as it is a fairly large cru (by Serralunga standards)...
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Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$125.78
Shows ample black fruit and spice aromas and flavors in a rich, full body with healthy tannins and a lingering finish.
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Oddero Barolo Riserva Vignarionda 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$264.93
The 2008 Barolo Riserva Vignarionda was held back at the winery to be released commercially ten years after the...
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Pingus Ribera Del Duero 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$959.95
The 2008 Pingus had just been bottled when I tasted it. Deep purple in color, it sports a splendid aromatic array of...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$129.95
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Revello Barolo 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$65.62
Heady aromatics, soft, ripe tannins, sweet spice, leather and dark plum cherry fruit, Revello exemplifies the...
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Revello Barolo Conca 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$68.11
I love the nose of ripe and sweet plums plus hints of sweet tobacco and cedar. Full and silky with Christmas pudding...
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Rizzi Barbaresco Boito Riserva 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$108.78
BARBARESCO RISERVA “BOITO” Full, brilliant carnet-red in color. It has clean-cut perfumes with notes of rose and...
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Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$71.37
91-94 The explosive 1996 Barolo Vigneto La Villa offers redolent aromatics of kirsch liqueur, blackberries, soy,...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 1996
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$735.33
Pablo Alvarez quipped that in 1996, the growing season was so benevolent, that the winemaker was not even necessary!...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2008
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$367.28
A style on its own, redolent of olive, cacao, sweet spice, truffle. Unique. Smooth velvety texture, showing gradually...
Nebbiolo Sauvignon Blanc Tempranillo 1996 2008
The Nebbiolo grape varietal is widely understood to be the fruit responsible for Italy's finest aged wines. However, its popularity and reliability as a grape which gives out outstanding flavors and aromas has led it to be planted in many countries around the world, with much success. These purple grapes are distinguishable by the fact that they take on a milky dust as they begin to reach maturity, leading many to claim that this is the reason for their unusual name, which means 'fog' in Italian. Nebbiolo grapes produce wines which have a wide range of beautiful and fascinating flavors, the most common of which are rich, dark and complex, such as violet, truffle, tobacco and prunes. They are generally aged for many years to balance out their characteristics, as their natural tannin levels tend to be very high.
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.
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.