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Proemio Amarone Della Valpolicella

Proemio Amarone Della Valpolicella

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2004

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Producer:  Santi

50% Corvina
30% Corvinone
20% Rondinella

Deep ruby red colour with a very light garnet rim; intense, very complex bouquet with strong notes of raisins, cherries and dried plums and hints of vanilla, violets and cinnamon; full, generous and very firm flavour with an elegant lingering aftertaste of preserve and spices. It is a very fine Amarone, of superb balance and infinite elegance which, thanks to its structure and its extracts, will be able to improve over the years.

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Morellino Di Scansano Anteo

Morellino Di Scansano Anteo

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2005

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Producer: Rocca Dei Venti

Morellino 85%, Ciliegiolo 10%, Alicante, other autochthonous grapes 5%.

Intense ruby-red colour with a fruity and forthcoming bouquet. The first approach to the palate reveals ripe red and blackberry fruits complemented by elegant, harmonious tannins. It follows through to a mid-palate which is full and to a lingering after-taste reminiscent of ripe, black cherries.

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Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG

Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2003

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Producer: La Rasina

The "Brunello di Montalcino" D.O.C.G. is made from a careful selection of Sangiovese Grosso grapes.

The colour is ruby-red tending to garnet. Forthcoming, complex nose with well defined hints of spices, cloves, prunes, eucalyptus, chocolates with cherries macerated in alcohol. The taste is fresh, fragrant, fruity and elegant, yet also robust and highly persistent. If well kept it lasts many years. It is suggested to open the bottle about two hours before sipping the wine.

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Gavi Di Gavi DOCG Lugarara

Gavi Di Gavi DOCG Lugarara

Description: Dry White

Vintages Available: 2006

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Producer: La Giustiniana

100% Cortese

Straw-yellow colour with a greenish hue. Subtle, persistent, scent of green apples with complex floral undertones. Slightly acidic with an enticing almondy aftertaste.

'The Wall Street Journal' July 2007

Best of tasting. A grown-up Gavi, with peaches, lychee, some spice and minerality, but all in a restrained, sophisticated package.

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Villa Rizzardi Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC

Villa Rizzardi Amarone Della Valpolicella DOC

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2001

Country: Italy

Region: Veneto

Producer: Guerrieri Rizzardi

63% Corvina and Corvinone
20% Sangiovese and Barbera
17% Rondinella

Robust, full, big, sweet and lively. Packed with rich raspberry, blackberry, rosemary and cassis flavors. Deep, dark and inviting, the finish is long, lingering and full of ripe tannins.

Gambero Rosso – 'Vini d’Italia 2007'

Villa Rizzardi Amarone 2001 – 3 Bicchieri / 3 Glasses ... this is a red wine with great character, personality, rich fruit and spices. Its major impression is one of balance and strength. We liked it so much that we gave it 3 glasses. All Staff members deserve a 'Bravo'...

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2003

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Producer: Donatella Cinelli Colombini

100% Sangiovese (Brunello)

Dark ruby red that becomes garnet with ageing. Aroma is full, rich, fine, recalling spices and small red fruits. Taste is full, intense, harmonious and warm.

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Barolo Le Cinque Vigne DOCG

Barolo Le Cinque Vigne DOCG

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2003

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Producer: Damilano

100% Nebbiolo

Garnet red with hints of orange. Nose is ethereal, with suggestions of liquorice and cocoa. Dry, full, very well structured and persistent, velvety and harmonious.

Wine Spectator, June 15, 2008:

Barolo Lecinquevigne 2004

[ Score: 88/100  |  Price: ~$45 ]

Exhibits beautiful ripe berry and hints of meat and mushroom. Full-bodied, with round, chewy tannins, but turns slightly hollow on the finish. Best after 2011. -JS

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Wine Spectator, October 15, 2007:

Barolo Lecinquevigne 2003

[ Score: 87/100  |  Price: $45 ]

There's plenty of crushed blackberry and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, showing lots of bright fruit and clean acidity, with a medium finish. Best after 2009. 7,500 cases made. -JS

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Barbera D'Alba DOC

Barbera D'Alba DOC

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2006

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Producer: Damilano

100% Barbera

A savoury, clean-tasting wine with a deep ruby-red colour and a fruity, slightly spicy aroma. Well balanced softness and acidity.

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Barolo Liste DOCG

Barolo Liste DOCG

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2003

Country: Italy

Region: Piedmont

Producer: Damilano

100% Nebbiolo

Colour is garnet red with orangey reflections. Aroma is ethereal, intense with hints of ripe fruits such as wildberries and also of liquorice and cocoa. Dry, full, robust and austere, but velvety and harmonious on the palate.

Wine Spectator, June 15, 2008:

Barolo Liste DOCG 2004

[ Score: 91/100  |  Price: ~$75 ]

Attractive strawberry and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with firm, silky tannins. Long and solid. This is holding back a lot. Polished and well done. Best after 2010. -JS

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Wine Spectator, October 15, 2007:

Barolo Liste DOCG 2003

[ Score: 90/100  |  Price: $75 ]

Has wonderful aromas of plum, strawberry and dried porcini. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a subtle, fruity finish. Best after 2010. 580 cases made. -JS

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Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

Description: Dry Red

Vintages Available: 2004

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Producer: Casa Emma

95% Sangiovese
5% Black Malvasia

Deep ruby with garnet overtones. Profound nose, with vanilla extract at its best mixed with tremendous blackberry, prune and dark chocolate flavours. It combines power with elegance and silkiness. These complex flavours linger for a long time.

Wine Spectator, October 15, 2007:

Chianti Classico Riserva 2004

[ Score: 91/100  |  Price: $40 ]

Has plenty of ripe fruit, with an earthy undertone. Full-bodied and chewy, with big tannins and a long finish. Muscular. Best after 2009. 850 cases made. -JS

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