Fine Wine > $50-100 > Italy

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"One of the founding members of the prestigious Amarone Families association who focus on safeguarding the unique winemaking traditions of Valpolicella, Allegrini sets the standard for a new generation of vintners. This opens with sweet tones of Indian spice, ripe fruit and tobacco. The mouthfeel..

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Long awaited, the 2004 Insieme of Altare is a gorgeous wine. Cabernet Sauvignon with Nebbiolo amd Barbera in a tiny production. Perfumed and intense and fairly priced for such high quality. Due in November

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"...lots of fresh black truffle and berry character. Full bodied, with an impressive amount of ripe fruit...Long and chewy finish."

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Dark berries and sliced lemons on the nose. Full body, with juicy fruit and lightly toasted. Delicious finish ..."

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"Beautiful raspberry, cherry and black currant flavors are backed by firm, dusty tannins in this harmonious, fresh red. Floral and tobacco notes add dimension as this cruises to a long, lingering finish."

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"The 2007 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Sant-Urbano bursts onto the palate with notable intensity. There is a fairly immediate style, but there is nothing to fault in the wine's explosive personality and fabulous overall balance. Black cherries, plums, espresso and mocha flesh out on..

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A brillant Brunello di Montalcino from one of Italy's most famous and prestigious wine regions.

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We call this the "Grand Tour" set because its wines come from four great regions: Tuscany, the Veneto, Piedmont and Friuli. Four reds and two whites, all chosen and loved by us, this set of six offers a great selection at a pleasing price.
Donna Laura Sangiovese Toscana 2011
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"Here's a wow wine on every level, with incredible intensity and supple softness that builds momentum over many long minutes. A sweet cherry note at the core is surrounded by lush layers of tobacco, dark chocolate and spice, which promise to evolve gracefully over years to come."

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"The 2007 Barolo Costa Grimaldi is fabulously rich, dense and well-balanced in this vintage. The Costa Grimaldi is made from a parcel of the Via Nuova vineyard in Barolo at 350 meters above sea level with a sheltered south-east exposure that provides respite in warmer years. This shows tons of..