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This Chianti shows some sophistication that a lot of wineries fail to coax out of their Sangiovese. Complex aromas of ripe bing cherry and a hint of black pepper with nuances of fresh coffee beans and cocoa complete the aroma profile. A clean vibrant acidity reverberates through the mid-palate due to the maturation in only [...]

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A classic Brunello showcasing all the nuances the alluring Sangiovese grape can offer. This wine undergoes 42 months of aging prior to release, 36 months in oak and six months bottle aging. Even with all that time in oak and on the shelf this wine still need a few more years cellaring before all the [...]

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This wine from one of Italy’s finest producers is a good entry level Barolo. I think if you want to know if you like Nebbiolo, here is the place to start. Vintage after vintage the Zonchera consistently brings the aromas and flavors one should experience when consuming a Barolo. Aromas start with Dutch cocoa, cherry, [...]

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This wine got me all excited the day we received the sample. Sagrantino Di Montefalco is one of my favorite Italian red wines and I was already planning to make sure we let it rest after traveling for a decent amount of time and since it was from the fabulous 2005 vintage, I knew I [...]

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95% Garganega and 5% Trebbiano di Soave (Verdicchio) this wine was probably one of the best whites from Verona in the Veneto region of Italy I have ever tasted. It might be overlooked for its light but distinctive flavors by wine consumers who are a little light in the wallet or need a hammer over [...]

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This Soave is 100% Garganega fruit. The average age of the vineyard is 25 years, and the fruit is fermented at cold temperatures in stainless steel and a bit of late harvested fruit added to bring some complexity to the overall package. The opening aromas are peachy, clean and slightly intense, fading into straw and [...]

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