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The small vineyard of Cottà located in the municipality of Neive was purchased by family in the 1970’s. It was...
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750ml - Case of 3
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Another astounding wine from Allegrini, if you didn't buy Fiermonte last year here's a chance to buy something just...
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Leads off with aromas of shiso leaf, juniper and orange peel, along with cherry and berry flavors. Elegant and lacy,...
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The Altesino 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva holds tight to its unique character and power. The classic 2016...
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The 2016 Ampio delle Mortelle needs time to shed some of its considerable power. Red cherry, plum, licorice and dried...
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The plush texture envelops black cherry, black currant and plum flavors, backed by a strict spine of acidity and...
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Exuberant nose showing aromas of strawberry, black cherry, hazelnut and notes of orange peel and tobacco. Perfect...
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A delicate style, this red evokes strawberry, currant and cherry fruit, shaded by mineral and wild herbs....
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750ml - Case of 3
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Made with vines that average 55 years old, this fragrant, single-vineyard Brunello boasts aromas of violet, menthol,...
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Made with vines that average 55 years old, this fragrant, single-vineyard Brunello boasts aromas of violet, menthol,...
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750ml - Case of 12
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TOP 100 NEW ZEALND WINES 2017 #5 - This has all the cherry and spice and perfume that defines this consistently...
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This is an ultra fine Barolo with cherries, spice, cedar and hints of dried flowers on the nose and palate. It’s...
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Fresh flowers with strawberries and cedar throughout this. It’s medium-to full-bodied with a very compact palate of...
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A full-bodied Barolo with very finely curated tannins that give a fine-grained, powder-like texture. The flavors show...
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Attractive aromas of dried flowers, red berries and tar follow through to a full body of gorgeous fruit and layers of...
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A touch of new oak adds an element of sweetness and spice to this cherry-, plum- and mineral-flavored red, which is...
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Shows saturated flavors of black currant, blackberry, cherry, earth and a hint of dark chocolate embedded in the...
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There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.

As with nearby Australia, New Zealand has over the past century proven itself to be a superb location for producing high quality wines in vast amounts, with much of the cooler regions of both islands being used primarily for vine cultivation. New Zealand wineries are notable for their enthusiasm in regards to experimentation, and for utilizing modern technologies and methods to make the most of the imported grape varietals which flourish in the rich, fertile soils and oceanic climate. In recent years, it has been the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines which have gained the most attention, as a result of their smoky character and ability to carry the mineral rich nature of the terroir they grow in. Changing consumer interests have brought about a considerable rise in the production of organic and sustainable wines in New Zealand, of which again, the Sauvignon Blanc varietals are leading the way in regards to excellence, flavor and overall character.