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750ml
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$58.95
12 bottles:
$57.77
50% Barbera/50% Bonarda (aka Croatina). Named for an old farmhouse in the midst of the vineyard, Macchiona is La...
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Castello Dei Rampolla D'alceo 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$128.88
The 2009 d'Alceo comes across as much more classic in style and structure than the 2008. According to Luca di Napoli,...
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Guidalberto (Tenuta San Guido) Toscana IGT 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$167.33
The 2009 Guidalberto flows across the palate with layers of radiant red fruit. This is another striking, supple...
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$251.62
The 2009 Ornellaia caresses the palate with layers of seamless, radiant fruit. Sweet red berries, mocha, flowers, new...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2009
750ml - Case of 12
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$349.94
An extremely rich and ripe wine with currant, cherry and balsamic aromas. Hints of leather. Follows through on the...
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Sassicaia (Tenuta San Guido) Bolgheri 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$349.94
An extremely rich and ripe wine with currant, cherry and balsamic aromas. Hints of leather. Follows through on the...
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Solaia Toscana 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$347.21
Like its sunshine-inspired name suggests, Solaia is an opulent and generous achievement that represents the highest...
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Tenuta Del Terriccio Lupicaia 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$88.28
Beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2009 Lupicaia is a standout. Sweet red cherries, flowers, mint, anise, savory...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$173.72
Best Guado al Tasso ever. Wonderful nose of crushed blackberries and cherries with hints of dark chocolate....
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Tignanello Toscana 2009
750ml - Case of 6
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$213.45
The bottle that changed Italian wine forever, Tignanello is as modern and innovative as its first vintage many...
Italian Red Blends Lambrusco 2009
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.