origin: Italy

La Vostra Prosecco 2023

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La Vostra
Varietal: Prosecco
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: Easy drinking but crisp and lively. This prosecco shows the brand’s exceptional style with fine bubbles that burst with citrus flavors, green apple and floral blossoms. Delicious, and sure to bring enjoyment with every sip.
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Cantina Di Dolianova Cannonau 2022

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Cantina Di Dolianova
Varietal: Cannonau
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Cannonau di Sardegna
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A red that’s packed with ripe red fruits and a touch of crushed black pepper. Full-bodied and structured, this would easily harmonize with many types of food, from lighter fare like cheese to heavier stews.
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Nero Oro Nero d’Avola Rosso Riserva 2021

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Nero Oro
Fanciful Name: Rosso Riserva
Varietal: Nero d'Avola
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sicilia
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A structured and full-bodied red. This wine has great density and is filled with notes of raspberry, spice, blackberries and a hint of plum. While it is full-bodied, it is still clean and fresh on your palate.
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Campo Al Mare Red Bordeaux Rosso 2022

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Campo Al Mare
Fanciful Name: Rosso
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Bolgheri
Retail Price: $35.00

Tasting Notes: The Bolgheri region, at the Western edge of Tuscany, is home to top wines, utilizing cabernet sauvignon, and other classic red varieties. With the addition of merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot, this blend provides complexity, with lovely weight, great structure and plenty of dark fruit. The lingering, balanced finish demonstrates the level of winemaking and the resulting quality of the wine.
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Castello Colle Massari Sangiovese Blend Rosso Rigoleto 2022

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Castello Colle Massari
Fanciful Name: Rosso Rigoleto
Varietal: Sangiovese Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Montecucco
Retail Price: $47.00

Tasting Notes: An “international’’ blend of sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot, the wine is fermented and aged in steel. Brilliant lighter red, the nose and palate are dominated by dark fruit, with hints of spice, and touch of an herbal note. The lack of oak helps the wine maintain a supple texture, with a balanced finish, highlighted by bright, clean fruit.
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Fattoria Poggerino Sangiovese Riserva 2020

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Fattoria Poggerino
Fanciful Name: Riserva
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCG
Retail Price: $45.00

Tasting Notes: Coming from just a few small plots of the oldest estates vineyards, you quickly realize you are drinking something special. Powerful dark cherry, blackberry, cedar and tobacco notes fill the mouth, before giving way to a seductive finish showing hints of cocoa powder and toasted oak. Truly a wine worth seeking out.
Fattoria Poggerino Sangiovese Riserva 2020

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Roccalta Red Blend 2022

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Roccalta
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti 
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Approachable and easy drinking chianti. Fruity and intense aromas with the typical notes of orange peel and tart cherry that follow through on the palate. Toasted oak barrel and balanced tannins give this wine a balanced structure and finish.
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NeroOro Red Blend Rosso Gold 2021

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NeroOro
Fanciful Name: Rosso Gold
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Terre Siciliane
Retail Price: $29.99

Tasting Notes: A powerful and structured dry wine. The nose beckons you with deep red fruits, raspberry and cranberry aromas. The palate is full bodied with a concentration of those red fruits with notes of baked cherry pie, green pepper and tomato leaves.
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Sanvito Sangiovese 2021

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Sanvito
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Puglia IGT
Appellation: Puglia IGT
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: This sangiovese is medium bodied, but its fruit-forward nature may deceive you. Intense notes of tart cherries, oranges, strawberries and a hint of spice develop into light tannins. Great value for sangiovese lovers.
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Albino Armani Pinot Grigio Corvara 2023

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Albino Armani
Fanciful Name: Corvara
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdadige
Retail Price: $16.99

Tasting Notes: A bit weightier than your average pinot grigio. Medium bodied with notes of lemon, crisp green apple, lime and a touch of melon. Pleasant and balanced finish. Great summer wine.
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Bosio Winery Barbera Truffle Hunter – Leda 2021

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Bosio Winery
Fanciful Name: Truffle Hunter - Leda
Varietal: Barbera
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Barbera d'Asti
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: This whimsical wine is produced by the Bosio family to honor their prized truffle hunting dog “Leda.” Sourced grapes come from the famed Asti district in Piedmont with an average of 25-year-old vines. Medium-bodied, with zesty acidity. Dark rich color offers up deep plum, black cherry and strawberry notes. Fermented in stainless steel and then aged for 12 months (six in barrel, six in bottle). This food-friendly wine is a great alternative to traditional chianti’s and is perfect with a hardy winter beef stew. A great value.
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I Veroni Sangiovese Riserva 2020

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I Veroni
Fanciful Name: Riserva
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti Rùfina
Retail Price: $44.00

Tasting Notes: This elegant chianti is thoughtfully balanced. The velvety mouthfeel of fruit and structure conducts a symphony of flavors across your palate. Every note is controlled and perfect positioned for flavor and experience.
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