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Rosés Around the World

May 15, 2012 - 6:00 - 7:00 pm

From the category archives:

Italy

Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva 2007

February 3, 2011 Chianti

Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina 2007 Riserva $19.99 Tanzer 91 “90% sangiovese, the rest colorino, malvasia nera, cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Deep violet-ruby. Fresh, fruity aromas of red cherry, blueberry and blackberry, with hints of underbrush and minerals; much less spicy, tarry and dark than some other recent vintages of this wine. Then bright and fresh in [...]

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Giacosa Arneis

February 1, 2011 Daily Deals

***SOLD OUT*** This is a fantastic full-bodied Arneis.  Amazing with Thai food. Bruno Giacosa Arneis 2007 Was $34.99, Now $19.98 Roero, Piedmont, Italy Parker 90 “Bruno Giacosa’s Arneis is a knockout in 2007. This beautiful white reveals gorgeous inner sweetness in its ripe apricots, peaches and flowers. Although the wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation, [...]

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Icardi Tabaren Barbera d’Asti 2008

January 27, 2011 Daily Deals

Inexpensive but fantastic Barbera d’Asti The best Icardi we have ever tasted. Icardi 2008 “Tabaren” Barbera d’Asti 2008 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability WS 89 “An elegant version, offering raspberry, cherry and floral aromas and flavors allied to a bright, lively frame. Tasty now, this shows balance, intensity [...]

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Closeout Italian Aglianico

January 6, 2011 Daily Deals

Aglianico is a dark grape grown in Southern Italy that has strong tannins, high acidity and is full bodied. Di Majo Norante Contado Aglianico 2005 2005 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Parker 89 “The 2005 Aglianico Contado is a great example of Aglianico from Molise. There is terrific [...]

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Giorgio Pelissero Barbaresco Nubiola 2007

January 6, 2011 Barbaresco

Giorgio Pelissero 2007 Barbaresco Nubiola 2007 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Parker 93 “The 2007 Barbaresco Nubiola caresses the palate with layers of round, sumptuous fruit. This is a more generous, enveloping style than the Tulin, and shows just an extra touch more depth. Dark red fruit, sweet [...]

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2006 Chianti Classico Riserva

December 10, 2010 Chianti

2006 was a stunning vintage in Chianti.  Mix that with an amazing producer and you get a 95 point Chianti Classico Riserva. Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva 2006 Rancia 2006 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Parker 95 “The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia is a vibrant, focused [...]

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Large Format Italian Bottles

December 6, 2010 Daily Deals

Here is a list of large format Italian wines that are available. Let us know if these are of any interest to you. Thanks Katie Fontodi 1999 Flaccianello 1999 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Fontodi Chianti 2004 Reserve del Sorbo 2004 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email [...]

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Sale on Mazone Barolo 2005

December 6, 2010 Barolo

Giovanni Manzone 2005 Barolo Bricat 2005 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Parker 92 “Manzone’s 2005 Barolo Bricat reveals a floral, high-toned bouquet that leads into dark cherries, plums, spices, sweet herbs and licorice as this firm, classically-built wine opens up in the glass. There is gorgeous depth and [...]

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Sale on Pieropan Soave 2008

December 3, 2010 Daily Deals

Pieropan Soave Veneto, Italy 2008 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability Parker 88 “The 2008 Soave Pieropan comes across as somewhat linear in this vintage, with subtle notes of smoke, flowers, crushed rocks, minerals and apricots that inform the medium-bodied style. Pieropan’s wines have proven to age quite nicely, [...]

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Sale on Argante 2006

December 1, 2010 Daily Deals

Casali di Bibbiano Argante 2006 Tuscany, Italy 2006 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Availability WS 91 “Blackberry jam and sandalwood aromas, with fresh herbs. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and jammy fruit. Tannic and rich. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best after 2011. 850 cases made.” Order here or Call 404.876.6790

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Vitiano 2008

November 22, 2010 Daily Deals

Great party wine! Falesco Vitianio IGT 2008 Umbria, Italy 2008 NOT IN STOCK – Please Call or Email about Current Vintage Parker 89 “The 2008 Vitiano Rosso (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese) is a racy, sleek wine that impresses with its layers of perfumed red cherries and sweet toasted oak. The wine offers terrific clarity and [...]

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