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Bottle: $58.95
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50% Barbera/50% Bonarda (aka Croatina). Named for an old farmhouse in the midst of the vineyard, Macchiona is La...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $128.39
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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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $166.33
The 2009 Guidalberto flows across the palate with layers of radiant red fruit. This is another striking, supple...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $253.28
The 2009 Ornellaia caresses the palate with layers of seamless, radiant fruit. Sweet red berries, mocha, flowers, new...
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750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $86.51
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750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $349.09
An extremely rich and ripe wine with currant, cherry and balsamic aromas. Hints of leather. Follows through on the...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $355.33
An extremely rich and ripe wine with currant, cherry and balsamic aromas. Hints of leather. Follows through on the...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $347.21
Like its sunshine-inspired name suggests, Solaia is an opulent and generous achievement that represents the highest...
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Red
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...
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $172.99
Best Guado al Tasso ever. Wonderful nose of crushed blackberries and cherries with hints of dark chocolate....
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Red
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle: $203.95
The bottle that changed Italian wine forever, Tignanello is as modern and innovative as its first vintage many...
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Gewurztraminer Italian Red Blends Mencia 2009

Gewurztraminer is renowned for being a particularly tricky grape varietal to grow and cultivate, but is one which plenty of wineries persevere with due to its unique properties and excellent flavors The vines themselves are highly robust, and can even be unruly when in the correct type of soil, but they cannot grow well in terroirs which contain chalk or other similar components. They are also extremely susceptible to a wide range of diseases and rot, and due to their early budding and fruiting, they cannot survive frost. However, despite these problems, in cooler climates and on the right terroir, the Gewurztraminer grape varietal produces wonderful results quite unlike any other vine. The pink grapes are packed full of elegant and sweet flavors, their relatively high sugar content offering a light sweetness alongside floral notes, perfumed and aromatic aromas, and a distinctive taste of lychees.