Category: Italy

Guidobono VSQ Segretevigne 2013

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Guidobono VSQ
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Piedmont
Retail Price: $24.95

Tasting Notes: One of only two sparkling wines brought into the U.S. made from Nebbiola (100%). Brut style with zero dosage. Naturally bottle fermented, this smooth-as-silk, fresh sparkler will even get your uncle who hates sparkling wine to say “wow.” Imported by CV Tuscany Imports.
Guidobono VSQ Segretevigne 2013

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Luca Grucci Prosecco

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Luca Grucci
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G.
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Aromas of peach, apple and citrus fruit with a creamy palate of peach, mineral and flowers. Very good acidity, clean and crisp. A well-balanced finish with vibrant citrus, slate and rose pedals flavors.
Luca Grucci Prosecco

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Bartolomiol Prosecco Brut

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Bartolomiol
Fanciful Name: Miol
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Treviso
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: A classic style from the original production zone of Treviso in Italy’s Veneto. Aromatic, crisp, dry and fully “Spumante,” it’s the perfect aperitif by itself or will be an ideal base for the famous Bellini. Also excellent with Sunday brunch!
Bartolomiol Prosecco Brut

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Villa Sandi Prosecco Superiore 2016

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Villa Sandi
Fanciful Name: Vigne La Rivetta Cartizze
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G.
Retail Price: $45

Tasting Notes: From the Valdobbiadene, D.O.C.G. If your customers think that prosecco is only a low-price bottle of Italian fizz, this wine will set them on entirely different path. Cartizze is a vineyard shared by some of the region's top producers, and Villa Sandi knows exactly what to do with these grapes. Elegant, fine bubbles help showcase the quality of the wine. It is an exquisite example of world-class sparkling wine from northern Italy.
Villa Sandi Prosecco Superiore 2016

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Corte Giara White 2015

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Corte Giara
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Soave
Retail Price: $10

Tasting Notes: This Soave is truly inviting with a slightly golden yellow color and floral aroma. Fresh peach is noticeable followed by slight herbal notes. This wine has a very long and dry finish.
Corte Giara White 2015

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Saladini Pilastri Falerio White 2016

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Saladini Pilastri
Fanciful Name: Falerio
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Falerio dei Colli Ascolani
Retail Price: $11.99

Tasting Notes: This white blend (passerina, pecorino, and trebbiano) from Marches has a gorgeous bouquet of white flower and lilacs with a deeper yellow color to match its bolder medium-plus body. The peach and almond notes work very well together and there is good acidity; this wine focuses on the ripe fruit and fuller body.
Saladini Pilastri Falerio White 2016

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Kupelwieser Pinot Grigio 2016

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Kupelwieser
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Alto Adige
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Pays homage to its Austrian roots, this Italian pinot grigio is linier and complex with laser-like mineral elements that are a welcome addition to the crisp and bright green apple and pear notes. A good show of what potential there is in Alto Adige, this wine is quaffable and complex.
Kupelwieser Pinot Grigio 2016

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Tesoro Della Regina Pinot Grigio 2016

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Tesoro Della Regina
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdadige - Etschtaler
Retail Price: $20.99

Tasting Notes: An elegant wine from Valdadige, Veneto, that has beautiful lychee and peach notes on the nose and pallet, with a distinct green apple element that defines the pallet. The acidity and minerality provide an excellent balance to this rich pinot grigio.
Tesoro Della Regina Pinot Grigio 2016

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Picollo Ernesto White 2016

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Picollo Ernesto
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Gavi - Cortese di Gavi
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: This 100% Cortese wine starts off with wonderful bright fruit aromas. Most prevalent on first taste are flavors of apricot. Overall great acidity, but a clean refreshing wine to drink all summer long.
Picollo Ernesto White 2016

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Cantine del Taburno Falanghina White 2015

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Cantine del Taburno
Fanciful Name: Falanghina
Varietal: White
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sannio Taburno
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Classy and delightful, crisp, bright and fruity. Friendly hints of grapefruit and wildflowers and a nice long finish. Great with lighter summer fare or just plain sipping.
Cantine del Taburno Falanghina White 2015

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Santa Silvana Pinot Grigio 2015

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Santa Silvana
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Alto Adige
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Lively fruity aromas with flavors of peaches, pears and apples with underlying mineral and slate characteristics. Well balanced with good acidity and a crisp, dry, lasting finish.
Santa Silvana Pinot Grigio 2015

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Comelli Pinot Grigio 2014

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Comelli
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Ampuis
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: In a world bombarded with merely acceptable pinot grigio, this one really stands out! From the I.G.T. Venezia Giulia, it has a rich, mouth-coating texture. There are some floral notes and hints of fresh fruit on the bouquet, followed by lively flavors of apple, under-ripe melon, and citrus. The finish is long, crisp and refreshingly dry. A simply wonderful style!
Comelli Pinot Grigio 2014

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