| Toscana IGT Maclura (Super Tuscan) |
$34.00
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| Region: |
Tuscany |
| Producer: |
Terre di Nano |
| Vintage: |
2003 |
| Grapes: |
Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 10% |
| Alcohol Vol.: |
14% - 14.5% |
| Type of wine: |
Dry |
| Bottle: |
750 ml |
| Bottles in case: |
6 bottles |
| Yearly production: |
10,000 bottles |
| To US market: |
Currently 3,500 bottles |
| Comments: |
The top wine produced by the estate is made with carefully selected grapes of Sangiovese Grosso (the variety of Sangiovese used to produce the world renowned Brunello di Montalcino), blended with with a calibrated amount of Merlot, it takes its name from the maclura pomifera tree of North American origins, one splendid, majestic specimen of which embellishes the entrance to the Terre di Nano estate.
Aged in wooden barrels with periodic passage in barriques, this wine is further aged for one year in the bottles before release. Elegant and refined, with full, harmonious body, it shows persistent notes of red berries and vanilla. The Maclura is a wine that gets better with ageing. It is particularly indicated for pairing with important red meat dishes, grilled game, and savory roasted meat. It is excellent paired with medium- and long-aged cheeses, also when these show spicy notes.
The bottle should be uncorked at least one hour before serving at 18°-20°C (64.4°-68°F). |
| Aglianico Sannio V.Q.P.R.D. |
$22.50
$15.75
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| Region: |
Campania |
| Producer: |
Vini Iovine s.n.c. di Aniello Iovine |
| Vintage: |
2005 |
| Grapes: |
Aglianico 100% |
| Alcohol Vol.: |
12.5% |
| Type of wine: |
Dry |
| Bottle: |
750 ml |
| Bottles in case: |
12 bottles |
| Yearly production: |
50,000 bottles |
| To US market: |
20,000 bottles |
| Comments: |
The area known as Sannio represents a particularly favorable environment for vine culture and the best known among the autochthonous, or native, vines is the Aglianico, or vitis ellenica (Greek vine), a wine which has century-old traditions.
The color is intense ruby red, the perfume is ethereal, intense and pleasant. The flavor is full, harmonious and velvety.
Serve at 12° - 14°C (53.6° - 57.2°F) |
| Penisola Sorrentina Rosso V.Q.P.R.D. |
$22.50
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| Region: |
Campania |
| Producer: |
Vini Iovine s.n.c. di Aniello Iovine |
| Vintage: |
2005 |
| Grapes: |
Piedirosso 50%, Aglianico 50% |
| Alcohol Vol.: |
12.5% by Vol |
| Type of wine: |
Dry |
| Bottle: |
750 ml |
| Bottles in case: |
12 bottles |
| Yearly production: |
40,000 bottles |
| To US market: |
20,000 bottles |
| Comments: |
The Sorrento peninsula is a beautiful stretch of land of overwhelming beauty, and is a sought-after international tourist destination for thousands of people who come each year, attracted by the balmy weather and the splendid and beautiful rocky coastline.
Saint Lancerio, in his writings reminds us of how His Holiness, Pope Paul the Third, of the Farnese household, liked to drink the wine produced on the peninsula of Sorrento, "because it is a delicate drink."
This excellent, traditional quality wine is produced in a small hilly area. The color is intense ruby red, to the nose it brings aromas of red berries, and in the mouth it is round, with notes of ripe grapes and cherries.
Suggested serving temperature: 12-14°C (53.6-57.2°F) |
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