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750ml - Case of 3
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$180.36
A very muscular red with plum, blueberry, walnut and dried mushroom character on both the nose and palate. Full and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.65
Aromas of violets, blueberries and hints of minerals. Walnut shell, too. Full body, chewy tannins and a savory...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$51.45
A big and powerful Chianti Classico with incredible blackberry, currant and mineral character. Full-bodied, chewy and...
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Bellaria Brunello Di Montalcino Assunto 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$49.12
Scorched earth, game, cured meat and leather waft out of the glass. The taught palate offers dried black cherry,...
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Bibi Graetz Toscana Testamatta Rosso 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$383.18
This Testamatta is so generous, it is able to deliver at the same time and with extreme balance the strength of the...
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Biondi-Santi Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$208.28
A few swirls of the glass release delicate, enticing aromas of red berry, rose, iris, tobacco, new leather and star...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$55.28
Great structure, complex dried flowers, bouquet, very rich and persistent
Food pairing: Savoury dishes, game, stews,...
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Castello Romitorio Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$78.78
The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a plush, fruit-driven Sangiovese that reflects the best of its territory. Fruit...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$78.78
This is so layered and complex with dark chocolate, mineral, wet stone and black cherry character. So much fruit and...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$169.04
Smoke, earthiness, black cherries, licorice, menthol and dark spices are some of the signatures in the 2011 Brunello...
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Poggio Di Sotto Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$179.95
Scented with iris, violet, rose, perfumed berry and a balsamic note, this shows remarkable balance and finesse for...
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Renieri Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$59.28
A ripe, rich red with dried-berry, blackberry and chocolate aromas and flavors. Full body, round tannins and a savory...
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Ridge Geyserville 2011
750ml - Case of 12
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$77.11
91-93 The 2011 Geyserville impresses for its silkiness and texture. Sweet dark berries, flowers and mint are some of...
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Riecine Toscana La Gioia 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$62.78
A powerful red with dried berry, cherry and vanilla aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, chewy and rich. A retro Super...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$58.62
Soft and silky with chocolate, berry and toffee aromas and flavors. Medium body, round texture and a ripe fruit...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$72.95
A very muscular red with plum, blueberry, walnut and dried mushroom character on both the nose and palate. Full and...
Sangiovese Zinfandel 2011 750ml Wine
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.
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.