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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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$49.94
Aromas of violets, blueberries and hints of minerals. Walnut shell, too. Full body, chewy tannins and a savory...
750ml - Case of 6
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$48.18
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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Biondi-Santi Brunello Di Montalcino 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$211.62
A few swirls of the glass release delicate, enticing aromas of red berry, rose, iris, tobacco, new leather and star...
750ml - Case of 6
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$55.45
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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$79.45
The 2011 Brunello di Montalcino is a plush, fruit-driven Sangiovese that reflects the best of its territory. Fruit...
750ml - Case of 6
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$98.95
This is so layered and complex with dark chocolate, mineral, wet stone and black cherry character. So much fruit and...
750ml - Case of 6
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$168.81
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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$178.95
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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Riecine Toscana La Gioia 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$63.62
A powerful red with dried berry, cherry and vanilla aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, chewy and rich. A retro Super...
750ml - Case of 6
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$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
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$72.95
A very muscular red with plum, blueberry, walnut and dried mushroom character on both the nose and palate. Full and...
Primitivo Sangiovese Vouvray/Touraine 2011 Wine
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
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.