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Red
1.5Ltr
Bottle: $32.79 $34.52
6 bottles: $30.80
Brimming with redcurrant and blackcurrant aromas, together with notes of mint and sage and a touch of spice. On the...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $376.54 $400.57
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
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98
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $381.27
The 2018 Flaccianello della Pieve is another stellar wine from Fontodi. It is the richest Flaccianello ever made (in...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $332.07
Compelling aromas of truffle, violet, raspberry and cherry draw you in, while the supple texture and vibrant...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $443.45 $456.01
Compelling aromas of truffle, violet, raspberry and cherry draw you in, while the supple texture and vibrant...
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $655.95 $694.44
All about radiance and finesse, this iconic Tuscan red has beguiling aromas of cedar, wild red berry, menthol and...
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Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $624.95
All about radiance and finesse, this iconic Tuscan red has beguiling aromas of cedar, wild red berry, menthol and...
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98
DC
97
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Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $1132.95 $1163.39
The Tenuta di Biserno 2018 Lodovico shows a high degree of focus and sharpness in this vintage that was not always...
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Italian Red Blends Zinfandel 2018 1.5Ltr

The precise origins of what became known as the Zinfandel grape variety are uncertain, although it has clear genetic equivalents in both Puglia and Croatia. However, when it was brought to the New World in the mid 19th century, it became known as the Zinfandel, and has been consistently popular and widely grown ever since. These very dark and very round grapes have a remarkably high sugar content, resulting in relatively high levels of alcohol in the wines they are made into, with bottles often displaying as much as fifteen percent. What makes the Zinfandel such an interesting grape, though, is the fact that the flavors produced by this varietal vary considerably depending on the climate they are grown in. In cooler valley regions, the Zinfandel grapes result in wines which hold strong flavors of tart and sweet fruits; raspberry, redcurrant and sweet cherry, held in a very smooth and silky liquid. Conversely, warmer regions result in more complex and spicy notes, including anise, pepper and hedgerow berries.