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$71.94
Here is another late-release Sangiovese from Casanova della Spinetta, only in this case, fruit is sourced from...
750ml
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$71.94
This shows a faint nose of leather, red peppers, dried herbs and red berries. Medium body and fine tannins, but a...
750ml
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$96.00
12 bottles:
$91.20
Mocali's beautiful riserva opens with an inky dark appearance, thick concentration and savory aromas of leather and...
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Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Montosoli 2007
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$320.15
Best Montosoli since 1997. Aromas of plum jam and cherries follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a...
750ml - Case of 6
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$203.95
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is a pure, rapturous beauty. Layers of sweet red fruit meld into rose petals,...
750ml - Case of 6
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$177.67
Gorgeous, opulent and rich, Tenuta Nuova is an unforgettable wine. It has body, power, persistence and loads of plush...
750ml - Case of 6
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$60.28
Bright, deep red. Very pretty nose reminded me more of cabernet sauvignon and syrah rather than of sangiovese, but...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$197.95
The estate's 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio al Vento is striking. Freshly cut roses, sweet spices and red...
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Conti Costanti Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$134.35
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is more elegant and less explosive than the Riserva. Exquisite aromatics meld into...
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Fanti Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$51.78
Aromas of blueberries and bacon and hints of wet earth. Full body, with velvety and round tannins and a juicy finish....
750ml - Case of 6
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$96.76
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Il Poggione Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$78.95
The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is flat-out sexy. Layers of dark red fruit caress the palate in this round,...
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Isole E Olena Toscana Cepparello 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$122.68
Intense bright ruby in color. Complex aromas ranging from floral to wild berries with hints of spice. The palate is...
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Le Ragnaie Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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$242.35
Macerated cherry, berry, savory wild herb and tobacco flavors are the hallmarks of this mineral-tinged red. Fluid,...
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Petrolo Torrione 2007
750ml - Case of 6
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$46.18
Drinking beautifully now, with gorgeous aromas of berries and chocolate. Medium-to-full body. Extremely refined with...
750ml - Case of 6
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$64.95
An intense ruby-red colour, a deep, ethereal nose, with notes of sour cherry, rain-soaked earth, carob and a palate...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$184.95
An impressively structured wine. Aromas of blueberries and blackberries with hints of violets. Full body with...
Lambrusco Mencia Sangiovese 2007
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.
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.