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Bodegas Gallegas Destino Tinto Galicia, Españia NV
A smooth, ultra drinkable red with a bright cherry color. Spicy yet extremely friendly on the palate!
Albardiales La Mancha, Españia 2009
100% Tempranillo, this is a cherry red colored wine with intense violet notes and primary aromas reminiscent of wild berries and light vanilla.
Bodegas Bocopa “Alcanta” Merlot Alicante, Españia 2008
100% Merlot aged 6 months in French and American oak barrels. Bocopa has been producing many outstanding wines from the Mediterranean since 1950.
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TUSCAN FLIGHT OF FANCY
Tiburon Podere le Caggiole Rosso di Montalcino Toscana, Italia 2009
A bright, ruby red Sangiovese with notes of violet. Pair with braised short ribs or lamb shank.
Tenuta di Sesta Rosso di Montalcino Toscana, Italia 2008
Considered a young Brunello, this 100% Sangiovese Grosso is aged 12 months in Slovenian oak barrels to unite the imposing structure of Brunello, but with the freshness of a young wine.
Tiberini Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Toscana, Italia 2007
The flavor profiles include deep red fruits with a hint of the Coscia di Monaca plum grown in the zona, spices, fresh tobacco, leather and earth. Prugnolo Gentile is a special clone of Sangiovese.
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FRENCH DALLIANCE
Fortant de France Merlot Vin de Pays, France 2006
The Skalli family is considered the pioneer of Southern French wines for their bold decision to promote the bottling of single-varietal wines.
Fortant de France Cabernet Sauvignon Vin de Pays, France 2006
Continuous grape-sampling ensured these Cabernet grapes were picks at perfect maturity. The “Fortant” line is a fruit-driven style of winemaking.
Domaine des Bosquets “Le Lieu Dit…” Gigondas, France 2009
95% Grenache/5% Syrah. Ripe, fresh cherries, spice and floral notes. A very complex wine with a long finish.
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HOUSE OF SAINTS
Ca’ De’ Santi “Vespolina” Piemonte, Italia 2008
Literally translates to the Winery of the Saints. This is 100% Vespolina from the hills of Novara.
Ca’ De’ Santi “Fara” Piemonte, Italia 2006
The paintings on the bottles represent battle scenes from the Bible. This is a harmonious & spicy blend of Nebbiolo, Bonarda, and Vespolina that sits in oak barrels for 3 years.
Ca’ De’ Santi “Sizzano” Piemonte, Italia 2004
The winery is named after the ruins of the monastery built in 1008 AD. A blend of 50% Nebbiolo backed up by Bonarda and Vespolina that is aged in oak barrels for 3 years.
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