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Red
750ml
Bottle: $79.95 $83.20
Wild roses and wild strawberries, the nose has a lovely fragrance and expression. Lifted and bright, this has such a...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $90.99
6 bottles: $89.17
Typical aromas of cherries, blackberries, walnuts and dried flowers follow through to a full body with round, creamy...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $33.49
12 bottles: $32.83
Intense ruby red in color. An ample and complex bouquet, with distinct notes of flowers, fresh fruit, and spices. The...
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750ml
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Bordering on opulent, this red features blackberry, black currant, plum, iron and spice aromas and flavors, matched...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $44.74
12 bottles: $43.85
Dedicated to I Colli, the Bindi Sergardi hamlet that represents the history and soul of 23 generations of the...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $14.90 $16.66
Ruby red in color the wine has a full and intense fragrance with hints of grapefruit and red fruits which bring to...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $17.94 $19.28
12 bottles: $15.28
From the family of Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, this Sangiovese is bold and lush, with aromas of dried cherry, terra...
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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
187ml - Case of 24
Bottle: $5.89
Bright ruby red in color. Fragrant, robust and fruit forward, with fresh blackberry, plum and raspberry flavors. A...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $13.58 $14.30
12 bottles: $11.40
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: $11.49
Aromas of bright berry fruit and violets merge with zesty spice and intense juicy flavors of ripe raspberry, plum and...
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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $20.71 $21.80
6 bottles: $18.34
Colour: Intense ruby red colour. Bouquet: Fruity flavours with hint of cherries and strawberries, spicy notes. Taste:...
Red
750ml
Bottle: $12.57
12 bottles: $11.94
Colour: Intense ruby red colour. Bouquet: Fruity flavours with hint of cherries and strawberries, spicy notes. Taste:...
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750ml
Bottle: $25.94
12 bottles: $25.42
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $38.94 $40.08
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $11.94 $13.00
12 bottles: $11.70
Color: Ruby red. Nose: Intense, fruity with a persistent aroma of spices and licorice. Palate: Full, warm with...
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Red
1.0Ltr
Bottle: $16.71 $17.59
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Red
375ml
Bottle: $17.94
12 bottles: $17.58
Ruby red in color with pleasant aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. Notes of black cherry on the palate are...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $24.94 $26.00
12 bottles: $24.70
Ruby red in color with pleasant aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. Notes of black cherry on the palate are...
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Red
750ml
Bottle: $35.88 $39.60
Ruby red in color with pleasant aromas of red fruits and sweet spices. Notes of black cherry on the palate are...

Lambrusco Mencia Sangiovese Vernaccia

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.

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.