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Italy
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In a good year, Italy is the world’s top wine-producing country by volume (with France also claiming that distinction at times), and has a rich winemaking history dating back to the 8th century BC. Greek colonists were the first to establish viticulture in Italy, and production later flourished with the rise of the Roman Empire. Today, Italy accounts for nearly a fifth of the world’s wine production, and the country’s diverse landscape and latitudinal range — from the Alps in the north to within a short nautical jaunt of Africa in the south — lends itself to a variety of different styles. Among Italy’s most-celebrated styles are Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti, made primarily with Sangiovese from the Tuscany region, and Barolo and Barbaresco from the Piedmont region, produced exclusively from Nebbiolo. Italy also produces some terrific whites. Besides Pinot Grigio, which is the most well-known and commercially successful white varietal from Italy, other grapes that stand out are Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Vernaccia and Moscato — the grape used in Italy’s most famous sparkling wine, Asti. |
Cabernet/Red Bordeaux
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Commonly known as the king of red wines, Cabernet Sauvignon produces the most sought-after wines in the world, from the top châteaux of Bordeaux (principally the Médoc and Graves appellations) to the resplendent reds of California’s Napa Valley. Arguably the most successful red grape in the history of winemaking, its popularity continues to boom, with new plantings in top quality regions such as Argentina, Chile and South Africa. Even in Italy, where the focus is on traditional Italian varieties, Cabernet-based “Super Tuscan” blends such as Sassicaia are ranked among their most highly prized wines. The appealing flavor, structure, longevity, and overall complexity of Cabernet make it a superior wine grape. The body is often full and richly layered, with an array of tastes such as black currant, black raspberry, eucalyptus and anise. Tobacco and cedar box spice are characteristic of the silky maturity of older vintages. |
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Antinori Guado Al Tasso
1999 / 1.5 L.
Italy | Tuscany | BolgheriItem #16859Limited inventory.
1 bottle or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
Antinori Solaia
2006 / 750 ml.
Italy | Tuscany | ToscanaItem #28828Limited inventory.
6 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
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Argiano Solengo
2001 / 1.5 L.
Italy | Tuscany | ToscanaItem #18669Limited inventory.
2 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
Argiano Solengo
2005 / 1.5 L.
Italy | Tuscany | ToscanaItem #30276Limited inventory.
4 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
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Bolla Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 / 750 ml.
Italy | Veneto | Delle VenezieItem #60913Limited inventory.
11 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email. -
Casanova di Neri Pietradonice
2001 / 750 ml.
Italy | Tuscany | Sant’AntimoItem #18858Limited inventory.
9 bottles or less in stock; we will confirm your order by email.
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