This majestic red certainly lives up to its name as “the King of Sicilian wines”. The deep red color is reminiscent of precious rubies and the rich, harmonious combination of dark cherries, wild raspberries, juicy plums and baking spices opulently weave their way onto the palate like a lavish silk fabric that wraps up with a prolonged and regal finish. Malolactic fermentation followed by secondary fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Then aged for 10 months in oak barrels and another 2 months in the bottles before release. Nero D’Avola translates to “Black of Avola”. The grape gets its name from its extremely
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Produced by the co-op (founded 1959) for the villages of Vinchio & Vaglio Serra near Asti, this 100% Arneis has a full bouquet of almond, apricot, pineapple, and pear blossoms. It is a handcrafted, very small production wine. This is a full-bodied white that will take a well-paired meal to new heights. Pair with seafood stew and other delicate fish and poultry dishes.
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Vinchio – Vaglio Serra “Rebus” Ruche’ 2011 DOCG Italy’s newest DOCG. VVS has been committed to reviving ancient varietals, and as one of their growers had a vineyard of Ruche (a transplant from France), VVS began to work with it again commercially in the 2007 vintage. With only 125 acres of growth in all of Italy, VVS uses all stainless steel. Violets and floral notes dominate the nose. It smells like a sweet wine but is quite dry and complex. Simple 8-day maceration on the skins before a malolactic fermentation and a minimum 6-8 months in the tank before bottling
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The “Tenuta Il Monte” farm is located on the slopes of the highest hills of the city of Montespertoli (Firenze), where most of the farmhouses present traces of XV century architecture. The total area is about 15 hectares, dedicated to specialized vineyards for the chianti grape varieties, especially Sangiovese, Colorino, and Trebbiano. Fattorie Parri’s Chianti shows the clean, dry and crisp personality of the Sangiovese grape, with firm tannins and a soft velvety texture. Ripe blackberries and spice blend to deliver a rich, old-world experience.
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This wine is a 100% Syrah from Tuscany. Black currant, cinnamon, baking spices and tobacco are prevalent on the nose. Flavors of black fruit abound, especially black cherry, dried herbs, vanilla, and spice. The intense bouquet of ripe fruit gives the wine its smooth and fullbodied flavor. Giueseppe Brancatelli is a powerful wine that pairs well with most full flavored main courses, grilled red meat and Italian antipasti. 93 Point Organic Super Tuscan Vernoelli’s Guide
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Valle Del Sogno is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc. This IGT wine is bold and robust, yet still elegant with a velvety finish. Beautifully balanced with rich flavors of black fruits, especially black currants, dried herbs, and vanilla. An aromatic wine that will seduce you with black currants and cassis on the nose. Rich and full-bodied with ripe tannins that pair well with most full flavored main courses. Cabernet Sauvignon with its distinctive black currant aroma can develop bouquet nuances of cedar, violets, leather, or cigar box. Cabernet Franc may be both fruitier and sometimes more herbal or vegetative
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This 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc IGT wine is full-bodied and complex with overtones of vanilla and a deep, intense color. Black currants, cassis, cherries, and tobacco linger on the nose. Flavors of black fruits, especially black cherry, spice, and vanilla meld together in perfect harmony. A rich, seductive wine with ripe tannins and a long finish that pairs well with most full flavored main courses. Cabernet Sauvignon with its distinctive black currant aroma can develop bouquet nuances of cedar, violets, leather, or cigar box. Cabernet Franc may be both fruitier and sometimes more herbal or vegetative than Cabernet
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Montecucco is a DOC that borders the famous DOCG of Brunello di Montalcino, and on the other side the Maremma. Soil is sandy and full of clay, with the protection of the ancient and extinct volcano Mt. Amiata that overlooks and protects the vines. The Montecucco Sangiovese is 100% Sangiovese. It is persistent and refined in the nose with plenty of little red fruits. This wine is well balanced and full-bodied
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Bere, which means “to drink” in Italian, has long been our favorite little Super Tuscan blend and begs just that, to be drunk and enjoyed easily thanks to its rich, crushed berry fruit, earthy backbone and smooth, fresh finish. An inviting blend of 34% Sangiovese, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 33% Merlot, Bere is aged in used French-oak barrels. It is made from the vineyards of Tenuta Ladronaia, a property located in the craggy hills of the Upper Maremma, a wild and rustic land known for cowboys and outlaws. In fact, “Ladronaia” comes from the Italian word for “thief,” and
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Fradei Sangiovese comes from the prestigious Rubicone area in central Italy, where Sangiovese is the key varietal. Sangiovese is a wine that is rarely very dark in color. Its youthful purple-red color turns to a brick color around the rim after four or five years of aging. These thin-skinned grapes yield wine with bright aromas and flavors of black cherries, red plums and blueberries with nuances of violets and cinnamon. Sangiovese pairs with a wide range of foods because of its medium weighted body and savory character. It will work perfectly with rich roasted meat (beef, lamb, pork), cured sausages,
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