origin: Italy

Altesino Sangiovese 2013

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Altesino
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino
Retail Price: $65.00

Tasting Notes: A wine that can exceed your expectations. The 2013 took a few minutes to open up, but when it did, it was singing. The aromatics of earth, tobacco and leather were met on the palate with rustic notes of fruit and tannin. I was actually sad when I realized the bottle was empty. 
Altesino Sangiovese 2013

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Ca’del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Franciacorte Extra Brut

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Ca' del Bosco
Fanciful Name: Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Franciacorta DOCG
Retail Price: $36.99

Tasting Notes: Upon opening the bottle, you are immediately welcomed with bready aromas of yeast and toasted bread. Tasting this Extra Brut sparkler, it shows plenty of stone fruit on the palate, short mousse, but lingering finish. 
Ca’del Bosco Cuvee Prestige Franciacorte Extra Brut

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Valdo Marca Oro Rose Brut Vino Spumante

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Valdo
Fanciful Name: Marca Oro Rose Brut Vino Spumante
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Italy
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: With a touch of pinot noir to provide the brilliant pink notes in the glass, the nose radiates with notes of tree and delicate berry fruit. The texture and finish provide a subtle elegance. A great wine, at a great price.
Valdo Marca Oro Rose Brut Vino Spumante

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Masseria Li Veli Verdeca 2020

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Masseria Li Veli
Varietal: Verdeca
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Salento
Retail Price: $24.99

Tasting Notes: A dazzling white from Puglia. Floral aromas blossom from the glass, showing hints of pear and orange rind. Medium weight on the palate with mouthwatering crushed pineapple, creamy white peach and lemon to seduce the palate. Long and generous on the refreshing finish. One of the finest Verdeca’s we have found.
Masseria Li Veli Verdeca 2020

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Fratelli Pighin Pinot Grigio 2019

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Fratelli Pighin
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Collio
Retail Price: $23.99

Tasting Notes: Just to be clear, this is no ordinary pinot grigio. The Collio region of Italy, which shares a border with Slovenia, is home to some of the finest pinot grigio producers in the world. Pighin is no exception, as demonstrated by this superb wine. Pale yellow, the nose and palate are dominated by tropical fruit, with floral hints. Wonderfully versatile.
Fratelli Pighin Pinot Grigio 2019

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Inama Garganega 2019

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Inama
Varietal: Garganega
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Soave Classico
Retail Price: $24.00

Tasting Notes: Not too far from Verona, the Soave Classico is renown for its white wines. This single cru Soave Classico ticks off all of the great wine boxes. Brilliant straw in the glass, with notes of tree fruit with floral notes. A lovely, delicious wine.
Inama Garganega 2019

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Casale Marchese White Blend

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Casale Marchese
Varietal: White Blend
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Frascati Superiore
Retail Price: $13.49

Tasting Notes: Floral and fresh on the nose, crisp and slightly honeyed on the palate, showing its stainless-steel aging. Notes of Granny Smith apple, and volcanic soil. Long, lingering, mouthwatering finish.
Casale Marchese White Blend

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Bonari Red Blend Appassimento

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Bonari
Fanciful Name: Appassimento
Varietal: Red Blend
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Salento
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: A full-bodied and spicy red with notes of red fruits like raspberry and baked cherries. This wine finishes with a nice tannic structure with notes of smoke and tobacco.
Bonari Red Blend Appassimento

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VI-MI S.p.a L’Auratae Nero d’Avola

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VI-MI S.p.a
Varietal: Nero d’Avola
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Terre Sicilane
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: Silky smooth with notes of raspberry, black plum and pepper. More on the heavier bodied side, with a zippy acidity that makes it feel refreshing.
VI-MI S.p.a L’Auratae Nero d’Avola

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Wine People NeroOro Appassimeto Nero d’Avola

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Wine People
Varietal: Nero d’Avola
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sicilia
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: This is a fresh, medium-bodied wine from Sicily with notes of cherry, plum and blackberry. Easy drinking with some complexity.
Wine People NeroOro Appassimeto Nero d’Avola

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Giuseppe Sedilesu Mamuthone Cannonau 2019

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Giuseppe Sedilesu
Fanciful Name: Mamuthone
Varietal: Cannonau
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Cannonau di Sardegna
Retail Price: $21.95

Tasting Notes: Citrus and stone fruit blend seamlessly with a crisp finish. A bit of time reveals some lovely anise. A true people pleaser that’s organic and sustainable to boot!
Giuseppe Sedilesu Mamuthone Cannonau 2019

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Bianco di Morgante Nero d’Avola 2020

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Morgante
Fanciful Name: IL Blanco Da Uve Nere
Varietal: Nero d' Avola
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sicilia
Retail Price: $27.00

Tasting Notes: By all accounts the 2016 vintage in Spain is the best in more than 20 years. This tempranillo is exquisite, with light earth and spice, luscious deep berry and smooth but firm tannins. Small production. Grab it if you can find it!
Bianco di Morgante Nero d’Avola 2020

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