Italian sparkling wines Chardonnay Lombardia Franciacorta Saten "Magnificentia" dégorgement 09/2009 | Azienda Agricola Uberti 39,00 Franciacorta Brut "Secolo Novo" | Le Marchesine 2002 42,00 Franciacorta Pas dosè "Sublimis" dégorgement 05/2007 | Azienda Agricola Uberti 2001 45,00 Trentino - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - Perlé dégorgement 2007 | Ferrari 2002 33,00 Riserva Lunelli dégorgement 2009 | Ferrari 2002 56,00 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2009 | Ferrari 2000 102,00 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2009 | Ferrari 2000 202,00 150cl Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2008 | Ferrari 1999 95,00 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2008 | Ferrari 1997 186,00 150cl Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore | Ferrari 1995 81,00 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2003 | Ferrari 1994 81,00 Chardonnay - Malvasia Ferrari The history of the Italian classic method sparkling wine is indissolubly related to the precious work of Giulio Ferrari who in the beginning of the last century decided to turn his passion into reality, the one of producing classic method sparkling wines in his homeland: Trentino. In 1902 and at 23 years old only, Giulio Ferrari, expert viticulturist and enologist, establishes in Trento his winery that will deeply mark the development of Italian enology and bubbles. The young Giulio Ferrari studies at the Imperial Regia Scuola Agraria di San Michele (Imperial and Royal School of Agriculture of San Michele) and later at the renowned School of Agriculture of Montpellier in France. After having worked for some time in Epernay, in the heart of Champagne, he learns the secrets of the production of classic method sparkling wine that he will then adopt in his Trentino. Exacting, strict and determined, Giulio Ferrari in few years is successful in producing his renowned sparkling wine and that will just be the beginning of a repeated success in Italy and in the world. Chardonnay - Malvasia Friuli Brut "KK" | Edi Kante 26,00 Chardonnay - Pinot Bianco Lombardia Brut | Costaripa 24,00 Chardonnay - Pinot Bianco - Pinot Nero Lombardia Lombardia Franciacorta "Cuvée Prestige" | Cà del Bosco 42,00 Brut "Gran Cuvèe" dégorgement 2008 | Bellavista 2004 47,00 Franciacorta "Cuvée Annamaria Clementi" dégorgement inverno 2007 | Cà del Bosco 2001 117,00 Franciacorta "Cuvée Annamaria Clementi" dégorgement 22/01/2007 | Cà del Bosco 1997 98,00 Franciacorta "Cuvée Annamaria Clementi" | Cà del Bosco 1990 506,00 300cl Südtirol, Alto Adige Extra Brut "Cuvée Marianna" dégorgement 01/2010 | Arunda 38,00 Chardonnay - Pinot Bianco - Sauvignon Südtirol, Alto Adige Brut | Sebastian Stocker 2004 29,00 Brut Pas Dosè "Natur" | Sebastian Stocker 2004 29,00 Extra Brut Réserve | Sebastian Stocker 2000 37,00 - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 -
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Perlé dégorgement 2007 | Ferrari 2002 33,00 Riserva Lunelli dégorgement 2009 | Ferrari 2002 56,00
Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2009 | Ferrari 2000 102,00 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2009 | Ferrari 2000 202,00 150clGiulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2008 | Ferrari 1999 95,00 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2008 | Ferrari 1997 186,00 150cl
Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore | Ferrari 1995 81,00 Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore dégorgement 2003 | Ferrari 1994 81,00
Chardonnay - Malvasia
FerrariThe history of the Italian classic method sparkling wine is indissolubly related to the precious work of Giulio Ferrari who in the beginning of the last century
decided to turn his passion into reality, the one of producing classic method sparkling wines in his homeland: Trentino. In 1902 and at 23 years old only, Giulio Ferrari, expert viticulturist and enologist, establishes in Trento his winery that will deeply mark the development of Italian enology and bubbles. The young Giulio Ferrari studies at the Imperial Regia Scuola Agraria di San Michele (Imperial and Royal School of Agriculture of San Michele) and later at the renowned School of Agriculture of Montpellier in France. After having worked for some time in Epernay, in the heart of Champagne, he learns the secrets of
the production of classic method sparkling wine that he will then adopt in his Trentino. Exacting, strict and determined, Giulio Ferrari in few years is successful in producing his renowned sparkling wine and that will just be the beginning of a repeated success in Italy and in the world.
Falanghina "Dubl" dégorgement 06/2006 | Feudi di San Gregorio 2004 29,00
Pinot Nero
Piemonte
Extra Brut | Casa Vinicola Bruno Giacosa 2004 31,00
Trentino
Perlé Nero dégorgement 2008 | Ferrari 2002 72,00
Pinot Nero - Chardonnay
Trentino
Brut Rosé | Pojer & Sandri 31,00
Pinot Nero - Chardonnay - Garganega
Veneto
Dolce di Créme Grandi Annate | Villa Rinaldi 91,00 Dolce di Cremé | Villa Rinaldi 1989 97,00
Prosecco - Verdiso
Veneto
Prosecco "La Perla" | Biancavigna 27,00
FranciacortaArea located northwest of the city of Brescia in the eastern part of Italy's lombardy region. Although it produces a highly regarded white still wine from Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay and a reasonably good red wine, it's the Franciacorta spumante that is widely acclaimed.
Both the bianco and rosato sparkling wines are made via méthode champenoise.
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France sparkling wines Chardonnay
Champagne
Blanc de Blancs "Réserve Privée" dégorgement 12/2000 | Bruno Paillard 74,00 Brut Blanc de Blancs | Ruinart 137,00 150clBrut Blanc de Blancs | Ruinart 75,00
Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru "Le Mesnil sur Oger" | Michel Turgy 42,00 Brut Grand Cru "Substance" | Jacques Selosse 159,00
Brut Blanc de Blancs | Pierre Moncuit 1999 82,00 Brut Blanc de Blancs "Clos du Mesnil" | Krug 1996 2.768,00 150cl
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Brut Blanc de Blancs "Clos du Mesnil" | Krug 1996 2.768,00 150clBrut Blanc de Blancs dégorgement 04/2008 | Bruno Paillard 1996 337,00 150clBrut Blanc de Blancs dégorgement 07/2007 | Bruno Paillard 1996 167,00
Brut Blanc de Blancs "Le Mesnil" dégorgement 04/2008 | Bruno Paillard 1995 351,00 150clBrut Blanc de Blancs "Le Mesnil" dégorgement 12/2003 | Bruno Paillard 1995 174,00
Brut Blanc des Blancs "Clos du Mesnil" | Krug 1986 828,00
Chardonnay - Pinot Noir
Champagne
Grand Siècle | Laurent-Perrier 162,00 Ultra Brut | Laurent-Perrier 80,00
Special Reserve | Perrier-Jouët 1971 180,00 Special Reserve | Perrier-Jouët 1971 180,00 Florens Louis | Piper Heidsieck 1964 146,00
KrugOne of the great names in champagne, Krug is located in Reims in the northern part of the Champagne district. Although owned by Remy Martin of cognac fame, this champagne house is small (producing about 1/2 million bottles per year) and
family-run. Krug simply doesn't sell inexpensive wines-its Grand Cuvée is a non-vintage (Krug calls it multivintage) champagne, made by blending wines from seven to ten different vintages. It's equivalent to most champagne houses' cuvée
de prestige (see champagne). Krug also makes a small quantity of vintage wine, a rosé, and a single-vineyard, vintage champagne called Clos de Mesnil.
Bruno PaillardBruno Paillard was born in Reims in 1953 and is from an old established family of Champagne "vignerons" and brokers. He himself started as a champagne broker in 1975 and does still continue this activity, although he has created his own
champagne house in the meantime (1981). The house of Bruno Paillard is the youngest and one of the smallest champagne houses.
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White wines from our region Südtirol, Alto Adige
Südtirol - Alto AdigeDoc zone that covers most of the northern portion of Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region, Alto Adige. It's located in northeastern Italy, bordered by Lombardy on the west, Veneto on the east, and Austria on the north. Many of the vineyards are planted on steep hillsides as the Alps drop down toward the Adige River and
its tributary, the Isarco. Alto Adige, which is also known as South Tyrol or Südtirol, is officially bilingual, with a German-speaking majority that still has strong ties to Austria (which ceded this area to Italy in 1918). The Alto Adige wines reflect this bilingual approach in their labels-a wine made from the pinot blanc grape might be referred to as both Weissburgunder and Pinot Bianco (both of which mean Pinot Blanc). There are seventeen varietal wines-Cabernet
(from cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc), chardonnay, lagrein (labeled as Lagrein Rosato or Lagrein Kretzer for rosé wines and Lagrein Scuro or Lagren Dunkel for red wines), Malvasia (also labeled Malvasier), Merlot, Muscat (labeled Moscato Giallo or Goldenmuskateller for white wines and Moscato Rosa or Rosenmuskateller for rosé wines), müller thurgau (also labeled Riesling-Sylvaner), Pinot Blanc (labeled Pinot Bianco or Weissburgunder), pinot gris
(labeled Pinot Grigio or Rulander), pinot noir (labeled Pinot Nero or Blauburgunder), welschriesling (also labeled Riesling Italico), Riesling (labeled Riesling Renano or Rheinriesling), sauvignon blanc, schiava (also labeled Vernatsch), Sylvaner, and Gewürztraminer (also labeled Traminer Aromatico).
spumante is also made from some of these approved grapes.
Südtirol - Alto AdigeDoc zone that covers most of the northern portion of Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region, Alto Adige. It's located in northeastern Italy, bordered by Lombardy on the west, Veneto on the east, and Austria on the north. Many of the vineyards are planted on steep hillsides as the Alps drop down toward the Adige River and
its tributary, the Isarco. Alto Adige, which is also known as South Tyrol or Südtirol, is officially bilingual, with a German-speaking majority that still has strong ties to Austria (which ceded this area to Italy in 1918). The Alto Adige wines reflect this bilingual approach in their labels-a wine made from the pinot blanc grape might be referred to as both Weissburgunder and Pinot Bianco (both of which mean Pinot Blanc). There are seventeen varietal wines-Cabernet
(from cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc), chardonnay, lagrein (labeled as Lagrein Rosato or Lagrein Kretzer for rosé wines and Lagrein Scuro or Lagren Dunkel for red wines), Malvasia (also labeled Malvasier), Merlot, Muscat (labeled Moscato Giallo or Goldenmuskateller for white wines and Moscato Rosa or Rosenmuskateller for rosé wines), müller thurgau (also labeled Riesling-Sylvaner), Pinot Blanc (labeled Pinot Bianco or Weissburgunder), pinot gris
(labeled Pinot Grigio or Rulander), pinot noir (labeled Pinot Nero or Blauburgunder), welschriesling (also labeled Riesling Italico), Riesling (labeled Riesling Renano or Rheinriesling), sauvignon blanc, schiava (also labeled Vernatsch), Sylvaner, and Gewürztraminer (also labeled Traminer Aromatico).
spumante is also made from some of these approved grapes.
Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc)There is much confusion about this white-wine grape. Pinot Blanc is not related to Chardonnay as once believed-it is part of the Pinot family of grapes.
Adding to the confusion about Pinot Blanc is that much of what is called Pinot Blanc in Australia is really Chardonnay, and some of the Pinot Blanc vines in California have been identified as Melon de Bourgogne. Pinot Blanc grapes produce comely dry white wines that are often compared to Chardonnay. They are, however, generally not as complex or flavorful as Chardonnay. Some of the best Pinot Blanc wines come from the Alto Adige region in Italy. Pinot Blanc
wines are noted for their fresh, yeasty, appley aroma, sometimes with hints of spice. Although not considered to age as well as Chardonnay, better Pinot Blancs that are aged for a few years take on delicious honey overtones. Because of the crisp fresh flavors and the grape's high acidity, Pinot Blanc is finding its
way into more and more sparkling wine.
Bianco "Barthenau Vigna S. Michele" | Tenuta Josef Hofstätter 2003 30,00
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White wines from our region Weissburgunder - Ruländer - Sauvignon - Riesling
Italy is the world's largest wine producer, with production just under 25 percent of the world's total. It's also the greatest wine consumer, although second to France in per capita consumption (Italy has a larger population). Italy's a land of vast geographic diversity ranging from its northern cool-temperature
vineyards in the foothills of the Alps, to the hot southland. Italy's been making wine for at least 3,500 years in a variety of styles (dry to sweet, still to fully sparkling) and in a variety of ways, such as the passito method, from many grape varieties not widely grown outside of Italy. The Italian varieties used for red and rosé wines include Aglianico, Barbera, Bonarda, Canaiolo, Dolcetto, Freisa, Grignolino, Lagrein, Lambrusco, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Raboso, Refosco (Mondeuse), Sangiovese, Schiava, and Teroldego. Those used for white wines are Albana, Bombino Bianco, Cortese, Garganega, Greco, Malvasia, Moscato (Muscat), Picolit, Pigato, Prosecco, Tocai friulano, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vernaccia di Oristano, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Other European (primarily French and German) varieties grown here are Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, Pinot Nero (pinot noir), syrah,
chardonnay, gewürztraminer, müller-thurgau, Pinot Bianco (pinot blanc), Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), Riesling Italico (Welschriesling), Riesling Renano (Riesling), Sauvignon Blanc, and Sylvaner. The Italians have implemented a system similiar to France's for improving the quality of their wines. At the
lowest level of this quality ranking are the vino da tavola wines, followed by IGT (indicazione geografica tipica) and then by the denominazione di origine controllata (doc), which is similiar to the French appellation d'origine contrôlée. Parameters for the Italian DOC, however, weren't considered strict enough so another higher level, denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (docg) was added. DOCG status, which requires stricter rules and controls, Italy
has twenty large growing regions, the boundaries of which define the area geographically, not by any common wine style, grape variety, or climate. Of these twenty regions, the four largest volume producers are Pulia, Sicily, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna who make over 55 percent of the total wine production.
The order of these four regions (as to whose is first, second, etc.) changes depending on the year. The four top regions producing quality wines (those ranked as DOC or DOCG) are Veneto, Tuscany, Piedmont, and Trentino-Alto Adige. These four areas produce over 57 percent of the DOC/DOCG wines.
Chardonnay "Selezione" | Borgo del Tiglio 2007 52,00 Chardonnay | Borgo del Tiglio 2007 34,00
ItalyItaly is the world's largest wine producer, with production just under 25 percent of the world's total. It's also the greatest wine consumer, although second to
France in per capita consumption (Italy has a larger population). Italy's a land of vast geographic diversity ranging from its northern cool-temperature vineyards in the foothills of the Alps, to the hot southland. Italy's been making wine for at least 3,500 years in a variety of styles (dry to sweet, still to fully sparkling) and in a variety of ways, such as the passito method, from many grape varieties not widely grown outside of Italy. The Italian varieties used for red and rosé wines include Aglianico, Barbera, Bonarda, Canaiolo, Dolcetto, Freisa, Grignolino, Lagrein, Lambrusco, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Raboso, Refosco (Mondeuse), Sangiovese, Schiava, and Teroldego. Those used for white wines are Albana, Bombino Bianco, Cortese, Garganega, Greco, Malvasia, Moscato (Muscat), Picolit, Pigato, Prosecco, Tocai friulano, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vernaccia di Oristano, and Vernaccia di San Gimignano. Other European (primarily French and German) varieties grown here are Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, Pinot Nero (pinot noir), syrah,
chardonnay, gewürztraminer, müller-thurgau, Pinot Bianco (pinot blanc), Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), Riesling Italico (Welschriesling), Riesling Renano (Riesling), Sauvignon Blanc, and Sylvaner. The Italians have implemented a system similiar to France's for improving the quality of their wines. At the
lowest level of this quality ranking are the vino da tavola wines, followed by IGT (indicazione geografica tipica) and then by the denominazione di origine controllata (doc), which is similiar to the French appellation d'origine contrôlée. Parameters for the Italian DOC, however, weren't considered strict enough so another higher level, denominazione di origine controllata e garantita (docg) was added. DOCG status, which requires stricter rules and controls, Italy
has twenty large growing regions, the boundaries of which define the area geographically, not by any common wine style, grape variety, or climate. Of these twenty regions, the four largest volume producers are Pulia, Sicily, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna who make over 55 percent of the total wine production.
The order of these four regions (as to whose is first, second, etc.) changes depending on the year. The four top regions producing quality wines (those ranked as DOC or DOCG) are Veneto, Tuscany, Piedmont, and Trentino-Alto Adige. These four areas produce over 57 percent of the DOC/DOCG wines.
Chardonnay | Borgo del Tiglio 2007 34,00 Chardonnay | La Tunella 2007 24,00
Chardonnay "Vie di Romans" | Vie di Romans 2006 29,00 Chardonnay "Podere dei Blumeri" | Mario Schiopetto 1999 29,00 Were Dreams; now it is just wine! | Silvio Jermann 1999 62,00 Were Dreams; now it is just wine! | Silvio Jermann 1998 62,00
Chardonnay "Ronc di Juri" | Azienda Agricola Girolamo Dorigo 1997 44,00 Where The Dreams Have No End | Silvio Jermann 1995 68,00
Lombardia
Terre di Franciacorta | Cà del Bosco 1997 51,00 Franciacorta | Cà del Bosco 1990 145,00 150cl
Marche
Chardonnay "Giglio Bianco" | Tenuta Colle del Giglio 2003 45,00 Chardonnay "Giglio Bianco" | Tenuta Colle del Giglio 2003 45,00
Vitovska, VitovscaVitovska is a white-berried vine, which has always been cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia stretching across the coastal strip up to Istria. The name of the vine has Slovenian origin, and was often called Vitovska Garganija. The second name is not deceiving as the bunch of grapes, since the shape and size of its berry has nothing to do with the Venetian garganega. Some believe that the origin could be around the area of Vipacco, known as Vitovlie, but this vine is still found throughout the whole Karst region. The grounds are calcareous, porous and furrowed by subterranean watercourses; the maritime climate is mild along the shore, instead the mainland gets often struck by the "bora", a powerful local wind. The heavy limestone content of the soils likely gave the
zone its name (Karst is thought to be derived from a Celtic word meaning “land of rock”), and it lends the wines, both white and red, a firm acidic backbone and mouthwatering minerality. On the white side, as Vitovska, this means flinty, fragrant accompaniment to fresh seafood. Another anecdote:
people say that these wines, acknowledged as DOC denomination in 1985, would have medicinal properties due to the plenty of minerals of the soil.
Vitovska, VitovscaVitovska is a white-berried vine, which has always been cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia stretching across the coastal strip up to Istria. The name of the vine has Slovenian origin, and was often called Vitovska Garganija. The second name is not deceiving as the bunch of grapes, since the shape and size of its berry has nothing to do with the Venetian garganega. Some believe that the origin could be around the area of Vipacco, known as Vitovlie, but this vine is still found throughout the whole Karst region. The grounds are calcareous, porous and furrowed by subterranean watercourses; the maritime climate is mild along the shore, instead the mainland gets often struck by the "bora", a powerful local wind. The heavy limestone content of the soils likely gave the
zone its name (Karst is thought to be derived from a Celtic word meaning “land of rock”), and it lends the wines, both white and red, a firm acidic backbone and mouthwatering minerality. On the white side, as Vitovska, this means flinty, fragrant accompaniment to fresh seafood. Another anecdote:
people say that these wines, acknowledged as DOC denomination in 1985, would have medicinal properties due to the plenty of minerals of the soil.
AlsaceLocated on the German border in northeast France, Alsace is one of France's most beautiful wine regions. Its vineyards extend along the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, and numerous picturesque villages like Eguisheim, Kayserberg, and Riquewihr dot the landscape. Germany ruled this region from 1870 until 1919, and its influence persists not only in the Germanic names, but also in the tall, slender, green Mosel like bottles and
in the bias of the approved grape varieties-Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sylvaner, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Muscat. Unlike the Germans, however, Alsace Vintners make dry wines with higher alcohol content and usually with riper, more scented fruit. Almost all Alsatian
wines are varietal wines and must be 100 percent of the chosen grape variety. The exception is Edelzwicker, which means "noble wine," and
Bordeaux
Graves, Pessac - Léognan
Château Laville Haut-Brion 2002 154,00 Blanc | Château Latour Martillac 1998 43,00
Blanc | Château Smith Haut-Lafitte 1996 140,00
Le Médoc, Margaux
Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 1993 99,00
AlsaceLocated on the German border in northeast France, Alsace is one of France's most beautiful wine regions. Its vineyards extend along the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, and numerous picturesque villages like Eguisheim, Kayserberg, and Riquewihr dot the landscape. Germany ruled this region from 1870 until 1919, and its influence persists not only in the Germanic names, but also in the tall, slender, green Mosel like bottles and
in the bias of the approved grape varieties-Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sylvaner, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Muscat. Unlike the Germans, however, Alsace Vintners make dry wines with higher alcohol content and usually with riper, more scented fruit. Almost all Alsatian
wines are varietal wines and must be 100 percent of the chosen grape variety. The exception is Edelzwicker, which means "noble wine," and consists of a blend of the approved white Alsace grape varieties. Pinot Noir is the only approved grape for red wine. Because this grape variety has
difficulty in fully ripening in this climate (except during warmer years), Pinot Noir often appears as a rosé wine.
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru | Ramonet 2004 460,00 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru | Domaine Vincent Dancer 2000 224,00 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru | Domaine Vincent Dancer 2000 224,00
Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru | Domaine Vincent Girardin 2000 279,00 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru | Régnard 2000 310,00
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Coche-Dury 2007 973,00 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Georges Roumier 2004 332,00
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Tollot-Beaut 2004 256,00 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Bruno Clair 2002 202,00 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Domaine Coche-Dury 2002 1.837,00
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru | Faiveley 2001 209,00
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Demoiselles" | Domaine Guy Amiot & Fils 1993 194,00
Puligny-MontrachetA famous village in the Côte de Beaune section of the Côte d’Or in France's Burgundy region. The village itself is rather
unexciting, but it is regarded as the home of Chardonnay, a reputation based on the general consensus that the world's best dry white wines are produced here. Puligny-Montrachet AC contains two Grand Cru vineyards-Chevalier-Montrachet and
Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet-and nearly half of each of two others-Le Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet. The best wines from Le Montrachet are viewed by many as the best DRY white wines in the world, although the wines from
Chevalier-Montrachet have supporters who feel the same. The other two grand cru aren't far behind, and the village's
Puligny-MontrachetA famous village in the Côte de Beaune section of the Côte d’Or in France's Burgundy region. The village itself is rather
unexciting, but it is regarded as the home of Chardonnay, a reputation based on the general consensus that the world's best dry white wines are produced here. Puligny-Montrachet AC contains two Grand Cru vineyards-Chevalier-Montrachet and
Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet-and nearly half of each of two others-Le Montrachet and Bâtard-Montrachet. The best wines from Le Montrachet are viewed by many as the best DRY white wines in the world, although the wines from
Chevalier-Montrachet have supporters who feel the same. The other two grand cru aren't far behind, and the village's fourteen Premier Cru vineyards also produce superb wines. The best of these premier cru vineyards are Le Cailleret, Les
Combettes, Les Folatières, Les Pucelles, and Les Referts.
Riesling Kabinett "Scharzhofberger" | Egon Müller 2006 50,00 Riesling Spätlese "Scharzhofberger" | Egon Müller 2006 113,00 Riesling Auslese "Scharzhofberger" | Egon Müller 2005 153,00 37,5clRiesling Spätlese "Piesporter" | Reinhold Haart 2005 39,00
Riesling Spätlese "Scharzhofberger" | Egon Müller 2005 96,00 Riesling Kabinett "Scharzhofberger" | Egon Müller 2004 67,00
Riesling Auslese "Berncasteler Doctor" | Weingut Dr. Thanisch 1999 75,00 Riesling Spätlese "Bernkasteler Badstube" | Weingut Dr. Thanisch 1999 24,00
MoselA famous river that winds through one of Germany's important Anbaugebiete (quality wine regions),Mosel-Saar-Ruver. The river actually starts in eastern France's Vosges mountains, flows along the Luxembourg border into western Germany, and finally joins the Rhine River in western Germany at the city of
Riesling Trocken "Oestrich Doosberg" | Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn 2005 48,00 Riesling trocken | Robert Weil 2002 31,00
RheingauThe wines of this German Anbaugebiet (quality wine region) are considered by many to be some of the finest in Germany and therefore among the world's
great wines. Over 80 percent of the vineyards are planted with Riesling, Germany's premier variety. The Rheingau, whose vineyards cover the right or
MoselA famous river that winds through one of Germany's important Anbaugebiete (quality wine regions),Mosel-Saar-Ruver. The river actually starts in eastern France's Vosges mountains, flows along the Luxembourg border into western Germany, and finally joins the Rhine River in western Germany at the city of Koblenz. There are vineyards along the river in France and Luxembourg, but wines from the German vineyards are the most widely recognized. Mosel is the
Pfalz
Riesling "Ruppertsberger Hoheburg Premier Cru" | Dr. Bürklin-Wolf 2007 35,00 Riesling "Hohenmorgen Gran Cru" | Dr. Bürklin-Wolf 2005 73,00
RheingauThe wines of this German Anbaugebiet (quality wine region) are considered by many to be some of the finest in Germany and therefore among the world's
great wines. Over 80 percent of the vineyards are planted with Riesling, Germany's premier variety. The Rheingau, whose vineyards cover the right or northerly bank of the Rhine River, starts just east of Hochheim and extends north to Lorch, with the principal portion situated between the villages of
rauenthal and rüdesheim. The climate and soil of this stretch of vineyards is ideal for Riesling. It's from this area that the Rheingau gets its reputation for wines that are generally rich, fruity, and full-bodied with a steely character. The better vintages can produce Auslese, Beerenauslese, and occasionally
Trockenbeerenauslese wines of remarkable quality. Even though these wines are very rich, they're balanced with good acidity and are capable of very long aging. The Rheingau's only bereich is johannisberg, which covers the entire region and includes ten grosslagen-Burgweg, Daubhaus, Deutelsberg,
Erntebringer, Gottesthal, Heiligensotck, Honigberg, Mehrhölzchen, Steil, and Steinmächer. Some of Germany's best-known wine estates are located here including Schloss Johannisberg, Schloss Schönborn, Schloss Reinhartshausen, and Schloss Vollrads.
MoselA famous river that winds through one of Germany's important Anbaugebiete (quality wine regions),Mosel-Saar-Ruver. The river actually starts in eastern France's Vosges mountains, flows along the Luxembourg border into western Germany, and finally joins the Rhine River in western Germany at the city of Koblenz. There are vineyards along the river in France and Luxembourg, but wines from the German vineyards are the most widely recognized. Mosel is the
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International white winesÖsterreich
AustriaThe world of wine in Austria is similiar to that of Germany in many ways, but it's also quite different. Austria is generally warmer than
Germany, and therefore the grapes ripen more fully, which produces stronger wines. Austrians also generally like their wines drier. Since the wine scandal of 1985, where traces of poisonous diethylene glycol were found in wines that were supposed to contain only natural sugars, tougher laws (very similiar to those in Germany) were enacted. The Austrian quality categories are similiar to Germany's-Qualitätswein
Prädikatswein, Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Ausbruch (not found in Germany), and Trockenbeerenauslese. In most cases, the Austrian requirements are somewhat stricter-for example, higher required sugar levels. If the name of a ried ("vineyard") is used on
the label, 100 percent of the wine used must be from that vineyard location. This is also true for any local or regional name. If a variety or vintage appears on the label, 85 percent of the wine must come from the named grape or vintage. Per capita, Austrians consume over three times the wine of the United States. In fact, they consume more than they produce so wines must be imported to fill the gap. More than 80
percent of the Austrian wine produced is white. The most popular white grape is Grüner Veltliner, which produces pale, crisp, light- to medium-bodied, slightly spicý wines of good quality. Other popular white varieties are Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Riesling, Müller Thurgau,
Weissburgunder, Welschriesling, Rotgipfler, Zierflander, and Neuburger (a cross of Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner). The red wines, which are usually very light, are made from Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir), Portugiser, Blaufränkisch, and Zweigelt. Austria produces most of its wines
AustriaThe world of wine in Austria is similiar to that of Germany in many ways, but it's also quite different. Austria is generally warmer than
Germany, and therefore the grapes ripen more fully, which produces stronger wines. Austrians also generally like their wines drier. Since the wine scandal of 1985, where traces of poisonous diethylene glycol were found in wines that were supposed to contain only natural sugars, tougher laws (very similiar to those in Germany) were enacted. The Austrian quality categories are similiar to Germany's-Qualitätswein
Prädikatswein, Kabinett, Spätlese, Auslese, Eiswein, Beerenauslese, Ausbruch (not found in Germany), and Trockenbeerenauslese. In most cases, the Austrian requirements are somewhat stricter-for example, higher required sugar levels. If the name of a ried ("vineyard") is used on
the label, 100 percent of the wine used must be from that vineyard location. This is also true for any local or regional name. If a variety or vintage appears on the label, 85 percent of the wine must come from the named grape or vintage. Per capita, Austrians consume over three times the wine of the United States. In fact, they consume more than they produce so wines must be imported to fill the gap. More than 80
percent of the Austrian wine produced is white. The most popular white grape is Grüner Veltliner, which produces pale, crisp, light- to medium-bodied, slightly spicý wines of good quality. Other popular white varieties are Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Riesling, Müller Thurgau,
Weissburgunder, Welschriesling, Rotgipfler, Zierflander, and Neuburger (a cross of Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner). The red wines, which are usually very light, are made from Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir), Portugiser, Blaufränkisch, and Zweigelt. Austria produces most of its wines
in the eastern part of the country. Over half is produced in the region of Niederösterreich (or Lower Austria), followed by Burgenland and then Steiermark (or Styria) and Vienna. Most of the wines produced from the various regions are dry. The exceptions are the sweet, botrytised wines
from Burgenland, which are sometimes compared to those from Sauternes.
Schiava - VernatschThis variety produces light-colored, fruity wines that are low in acid, tannins, and alcohol they should be drunk young. There are several
varieties of Schiava: Schiava Grossa (in German, Grossvernatsch), which is the most common; Schiava Grigia (or Grauvernatsch), which is more difficult to grow but produces better wines; and the low-yielding Schiava Gentile (also called Kleinvernatsch and Mittervernatsch).
Another clone called Tschaggel (or Tschaggelevernatsch) produces good wines but isn't widely planted because it's an inconsistent ripener. The best Schiava-based wines come from the DOC's Lago di Caldaro (Kalterersee, in German) and santa maddalena (or St. Magdalener). This
variety is also cultivated in Germany's württemberg region where its called Trollinger.
Schiava - VernatschThis variety produces light-colored, fruity wines that are low in acid, tannins, and alcohol they should be drunk young. There are several
varieties of Schiava: Schiava Grossa (in German, Grossvernatsch), which is the most common; Schiava Grigia (or Grauvernatsch), which is more difficult to grow but produces better wines; and the low-yielding Schiava Gentile (also called Kleinvernatsch and Mittervernatsch).
Another clone called Tschaggel (or Tschaggelevernatsch) produces good wines but isn't widely planted because it's an inconsistent ripener. The best Schiava-based wines come from the DOC's Lago di Caldaro (Kalterersee, in German) and santa maddalena (or St. Magdalener). This
variety is also cultivated in Germany's württemberg region where its called Trollinger.
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Red wines from our region Vernatsch - Blauburgunder
Verlab "Exclusiv" | Kellereigenossenschaft St. Pauls 2006 29,00 Donà Rouge | Hartmann Donà 2001 29,00
Vernatsch - Lagrein
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Vernatsch - Lagrein
St. Magdalener "Huck am Bach" | Kellerei Bozen 2008 29,00 St. Magdalener | Waldgries 2008 33,00
St. Magdalener | Erbhof Unterganzner 2007 29,00
Trentino
Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot
TrentinoThis is a large doc that covers the Trentino province-it's the southern portion of Italy's Trentino-Alto Adige region. Most of the vineyards are scattered around the Adige River
Valley that meanders from north to south. The northern third of this area is much like the neighboring Alto Adige just to the north-both in the Austrian culture and in the wine. From the city of Trento south it becomes much more Italian. The Trentino DOC authorizes seventeen varietal wines-Cabernet (from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc),
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Lagrein, Marzemino, Merlot, Muscat (both Moscato Giallo and Moscato Rosa), Müller-thurgau, Noisiola, Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blanc), Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris), Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir), Riesling Italico (welschriesling), Riesling Renano (riesling), and Traminer Aromatico (gewürztraminer). There's also bianco (made from a blend of white grapes), rosso (made from a red-grape mixture), and Vin Santo (made from Nosiola grapes). The Trentino province also has
several individual DOCs including casteller, Sorni, Teroldego rotaliano, and Valdadige.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot
San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2005 42,00 37,5clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2005 70,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2005 130,00 150clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2004 277,00 300clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2004 39,00 37,5clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2004 63,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2004 123,00 150clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2003 31,00 37,5clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2003 52,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2003 114,00 150clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2001 72,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2000 39,00 37,5clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2000 69,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 2000 306,00 300clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1999 41,00 37,5clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1999 69,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1999 69,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1999 142,00 150clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1999 306,00 300clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1997 62,00 37,5clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1997 396,00 300clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1996 67,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1996 396,00 300clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1995 71,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1995 156,00 150clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1995 272,00 300clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1994 74,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1993 81,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1993 323,00 300clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1991 69,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1991 139,00 150clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1991 278,00 300clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1990 100,00 San Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1988 164,00 150clSan Leonardo | Tenuta San Leonardo - Guerrieri Gonzaga 1988 164,00 150cl
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Red wines from our region Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot - Lagrein
Elisabetta Foradori and the TeroldegoThe cliffs of the Adige Valley change their appearance as the light shifts across them: awe inspiring when they are veiled by shade or darkened by a heavy sky; and enchanting
when the sun shines on them, as they are tinted with delicate shades of pink. The river too changes its mood as the weather changes: when there is bad weather, its rough waters become a whirlpool of green and blue, while on calm evenings they become a sparkling silver ribbon. No one with a sensitive soul can cross this land without being touched by
its beauty. After the narrow Salorno Gorge, visitors travelling from the north are welcomed by the marvellous sight of a wide valley. Vineyards and orchards are scattered among these rocky outcrops. Near San Michele all’Adige, on the right bank of the Adige River, a wide plain unfolds beneath the mountains: its name is Campo Rotaliano. This is where the Teroldego, one of the country’s best grapes, thrives. Despite its charm and beauty, this stretch of country is still waiting to be discovered in all its wonder. It is no coincidence
that this striking landscape marks the linguistic and cultural boundary between the Tyrol and Trentino, between north and south - an invisible border, yet nevertheless a border. This is where Elisabetta Foradori was born. The Noce valley, Campo Rotaliano with the towns of Mezzolombardo and Mezzocorona, has seen tribes and rulers come and go –
Rhaeto-Etruscan settlers, the Romans, Celts, Longobards, Franks, Tyroleans, Austrians, Bavarians, Italians. Whether conquerors or settlers, traders or mercenaries, all have left
Elisabetta Foradori and the TeroldegoThe cliffs of the Adige Valley change their appearance as the light shifts across them: awe inspiring when they are veiled by shade or darkened by a heavy sky; and enchanting
when the sun shines on them, as they are tinted with delicate shades of pink. The river too changes its mood as the weather changes: when there is bad weather, its rough waters become a whirlpool of green and blue, while on calm evenings they become a sparkling silver ribbon. No one with a sensitive soul can cross this land without being touched by
its beauty. After the narrow Salorno Gorge, visitors travelling from the north are welcomed by the marvellous sight of a wide valley. Vineyards and orchards are scattered among these rocky outcrops. Near San Michele all’Adige, on the right bank of the Adige River, a wide plain unfolds beneath the mountains: its name is Campo Rotaliano. This is where the Teroldego, one of the country’s best grapes, thrives. Despite its charm and beauty, this stretch of country is still waiting to be discovered in all its wonder. It is no coincidence
that this striking landscape marks the linguistic and cultural boundary between the Tyrol and Trentino, between north and south - an invisible border, yet nevertheless a border. This is where Elisabetta Foradori was born. The Noce valley, Campo Rotaliano with the towns of Mezzolombardo and Mezzocorona, has seen tribes and rulers come and go –
Rhaeto-Etruscan settlers, the Romans, Celts, Longobards, Franks, Tyroleans, Austrians, Bavarians, Italians. Whether conquerors or settlers, traders or mercenaries, all have left their mark at this crossroads where valleys, rivers and mountain ranges converge and diverge.
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Italian red wines Aglianico
Campania
Zero Paestum | D'Orta e De Conciliis 2005 63,00 Naima | De Conciliis 2004 44,00
Aglianico del Vulture "Basilisco" | Basilisco 2001 37,00
Campania
Terra di Lavoro | Galardi 2004 392,00 300clTerra di Lavoro | Galardi 2002 491,00 300clTerra di Lavoro | Galardi 2000 152,00
Amarone (Corvina - Rondinella - Molinara)
Veneto Veneto
Amarone della Valpolicella "Selezione Antonio Castagnedi" | Tenuta Sant'Antonio 2005 26,00 37,5clAmarone della Valpolicella | Zenato 2005 32,00 37,5cl
Amarone Classico della Valpolicella "Riserva Sergio Zenato" | Zenato 2004 73,00 Amarone della Valpolicella "Mithas" | Corte Sant'Alda 2004 125,00
Amarone della Valpolicella | Corte Sant'Alda 2004 68,00 Amarone della Valpolicella | Corte Sant'Alda 2004 123,00 150cl
Amarone Classico della Valpolicella "Riserva Sergio Zenato" | Zenato 2003 73,00 Amarone della Valpolicella "Casa dei Bepi" | Viviani 2003 76,00
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico "Campolongo di Torbe" | Masi 2003 104,00 Amarone della Valpolicella ris. "Costasera" | Masi 2003 62,00
Amarone della Valpolicella "Brolo delle Giare" | Tezza 2002 50,00 Amarone della Valpolicella "Pergole Vece" | Le Salette 2001 78,00
Amarone della Valpolicella "Ca' del Pipa Le Vigne" | Michele Castellani 2000 47,00 Amarone della Valpolicella "Vigneto Alto" | Tommaso Bussola 2000 123,00
Amarone "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 2000 300,00 Amarone "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 2000 300,00 Amarone "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 1999 360,00 Amarone "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 1999 719,00 150clAmarone "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 1993 547,00 Amarone "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 1991 419,00 Amarone "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 1987 636,00 Amarone "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 1986 666,00
Amarone della Valpolicella | Giuseppe Quintarelli 1998 240,00 Amarone della Valpolicella | Giuseppe Quintarelli 1998 532,00 150cl
Amarone della Valpolicella ris. | Giuseppe Quintarelli 1995 472,00 Amarone della Valpolicella ris. | Giuseppe Quintarelli 1995 1.066,00 150clAmarone della Valpolicella ris. | Giuseppe Quintarelli 1995 2.469,00 300clAmarone della Valpolicella ris. | Giuseppe Quintarelli 1986 520,00
Barolo "Le Rocche del Falletto" | Azienda Agricola Falletto - Bruno Giacosa 2005 119,00 Barolo "Le Rocche del Falletto" | Azienda Agricola Falletto - Bruno Giacosa 2005 231,00 150cl
Brunello di Montalcino "Tenuta Nuova" | Casanova di Neri 2004 135,00 150clBrunello di Montalcino "Tenuta Nuova" | Casanova di Neri 2004 270,00 300cl
Brunello di Montalcino "Luce" | Luce della Vite 2004 91,00 Brunello di Montalcino "Luce" | Luce della Vite 2004 186,00 150clBrunello di Montalcino "Montosoli" | Altesino 2004 73,00
Brunello di Montalcino "Rennina" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2004 60,00 37,5clBrunello di Montalcino "Rennina" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2004 105,00 Brunello di Montalcino "Rennina" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2004 229,00 150clBrunello di Montalcino "Rennina" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2004 747,00 500clBrunello di Montalcino "Sugarille" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2004 112,00 Brunello di Montalcino "Sugarille" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2004 244,00 150clBrunello di Montalcino "Sugarille" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2004 802,00 500clBrunello di Montalcino "Sugarille" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2004 802,00 500cl
Brunello di Montalcino | Biondi-Santi 2004 85,00 Brunello di Montalcino | Casanova di Neri 2004 55,00 Brunello di Montalcino | Casanova di Neri 2004 99,00 150cl
Brunello di Montalcino | Lisini 2004 42,00 Brunello di Montalcino | Poggio di Sotto 2004 91,00 Brunello di Montalcino | Poggio di Sotto 2004 188,00 150cl
Brunello di Montalcino | Tenute Silvio Nardi 2004 45,00 Brunello di Montalcino "Sugarille" | Pieve di Santa Restituta 2001 111,00
Brunello di Montalcino | Capanna 2001 66,00 150clBrunello di Montalcino | Capanna 2001 137,00 300cl
Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Capanna 2001 51,00 Brunello di Montalcino | Il Palazzone 2001 45,00
Brunello di Montalcino | Pian dell'Orino 2001 53,00 Brunello di Montalcino | Siro Pacenti 2001 77,00
Brunello di Montalcino ris. "Le due Sorelle" | Tenuta La Fuga 2001 59,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Altesino 2001 74,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Capanna 2001 90,00 150clBrunello di Montalcino ris. | Capanna 2001 90,00 150clBrunello di Montalcino ris. | Capanna 2001 190,00 300cl
Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Il Palazzone 2001 64,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Le Chiuse di Sotto - Gianni Brunelli 2001 70,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Le Chiuse di Sotto - Gianni Brunelli 2001 128,00 150cl
Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Poggio Antico 2001 95,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Tenuta Il Poggione 2001 61,00
Brunello di Montalcino "Vigna Spuntali" | Tenimenti Angelini 2000 62,00 Brunello di Montalcino "Tenuta Nuova" | Casanova di Neri 1999 330,00 300clBrunello di Montalcino "Tenuta Nuova" | Casanova di Neri 1997 73,00
Brunello di Montalcino | Tenuta Collosorbo 1997 46,00 Brunello di Montalcino "Ugolaia" | Lisini 1996 74,00
Brunello di Montalcino ris. "Poggio all'Oro" | Castello Banfi 1995 75,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Case Basse di Soldera 1991 195,00
Brunello di Montalcino "Campogiovanni" | San Felice 1990 145,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Biondi-Santi 1982 337,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Biondi-Santi 1964 980,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Biondi-Santi 1958 1.098,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Biondi-Santi 1958 1.098,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Biondi-Santi 1955 1.280,00 Brunello di Montalcino ris. | Biondi-Santi 1951 1.098,00
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Italian red winesCaberlot
Toscana
Il Carnasciale | Podere Il Carnasciale 2006 48,00 Il Caberlot | Podere Il Carnasciale 2001 257,00 150cl
Castello dei RampollaNext to the legendary "-aia" trifecta of Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Solaia, there are the overshadowed wines of Castello dei Rampolla. Absent here are
the marketing prowess and glitz, but behold, this is one the most highly regarded wines of Toscana and is the choice of winemakers! The Vigna d'Alceo is consistently a Three Glass winner and recipient of 95+ points. The cellars of the Rampolla winery, near Panzano in central Tuscany, date back to the 13th century. Situated on 42 hectares of calcareous soil about 360 meters above sea level, these vineyards are ideal for Sangiovese, which here achieves particular vigour and potential for long-aging. The di Napoli family combines biodynamic methods in the vineyard with its modern, well-equipped cellars to produce world class wines with the famous consultant oenologist, Giacomo Tachis. The Chianti Classico bottling accounts for approximately 100,000 of the total 150,000 bottle production. The remainder is divided between the Riserva, the Sammarco and their white,
Castello dei RampollaNext to the legendary "-aia" trifecta of Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Solaia, there are the overshadowed wines of Castello dei Rampolla. Absent here are
the marketing prowess and glitz, but behold, this is one the most highly regarded wines of Toscana and is the choice of winemakers! The Vigna d'Alceo is consistently a Three Glass winner and recipient of 95+ points. The cellars of the Rampolla winery, near Panzano in central Tuscany, date back to the 13th century. Situated on 42 hectares of calcareous soil about 360 meters above sea level, these vineyards are ideal for Sangiovese, which here achieves particular vigour and potential for long-aging. The di Napoli family combines biodynamic methods in the vineyard with its modern, well-equipped cellars to produce world class wines with the famous consultant oenologist, Giacomo Tachis. The Chianti Classico bottling accounts for approximately 100,000 of the total 150,000 bottle production. The remainder is divided between the Riserva, the Sammarco and their white,
Trebianco.
GravnerClay amphorae are believed by many to be the first tanks ever to hold wine—historians have traced back more than 4,000 years with documents from Georgia (formerly in the USSR) that reveal this ancient practice. In contrast, today's Friulian winemakers
have embraced words like stainless steel, temperature control, and barrique. Ironically, it was Josko Gravner who helped pioneer the use of these tools. However, the iconoclastic and ever-changing Gravner has taken on a new "old" approach. Contradiction? No. Experimentation? Yes. The relentless passion for perfection through experimentation changed his philosophy, as Gravner was among the first to combine bio-dynamic winemaking with a more traditional, unintrusive style in this white wine epicenter. Gravner is a proponent in the use of open-top wood vats, extended maceration on the grape skins, no added yeasts, no sulphur
dioxide, and no temperature control—purely natural winemaking. This is Josko's current position, and he employs both amphorae and large oak barrels to make his three wines; Collio "Breg," Ribolla Gialla, and "Rosso Gravner." The grapes for these wines come
from his 18 hectares of vineyards in Gorizia (Oslavia) that straddle the Italian-Slovenian border. It is here that he exercises his current approach to wine: "I am convinced that wine is a product of Nature, not of Man, whose role therefore is to accompany its
Castello dei RampollaNext to the legendary "-aia" trifecta of Sassicaia, Ornellaia, and Solaia, there are the overshadowed wines of Castello dei Rampolla. Absent here are
the marketing prowess and glitz, but behold, this is one the most highly regarded wines of Toscana and is the choice of winemakers! The Vigna d'Alceo is consistently a Three Glass winner and recipient of 95+ points. The cellars of the Rampolla winery, near Panzano in central Tuscany, date back to the 13th century. Situated on 42 hectares of calcareous soil about 360 meters above sea level, these vineyards are ideal for Sangiovese, which here achieves particular vigour and potential for long-aging. The di Napoli family combines biodynamic methods in the vineyard with its modern, well-equipped cellars to produce world class wines with the famous consultant oenologist, Giacomo Tachis. The Chianti Classico bottling accounts for approximately 100,000 of the total 150,000 bottle production. The remainder is divided between the Riserva, the Sammarco and their white,
Trebianco.
GravnerClay amphorae are believed by many to be the first tanks ever to hold wine—historians have traced back more than 4,000 years with documents from Georgia (formerly in the USSR) that reveal this ancient practice. In contrast, today's Friulian winemakers
have embraced words like stainless steel, temperature control, and barrique. Ironically, it was Josko Gravner who helped pioneer the use of these tools. However, the iconoclastic and ever-changing Gravner has taken on a new "old" approach. Contradiction? No. Experimentation? Yes. The relentless passion for perfection through experimentation changed his philosophy, as Gravner was among the first to combine bio-dynamic winemaking with a more traditional, unintrusive style in this white wine epicenter. Gravner is a proponent in the use of open-top wood vats, extended maceration on the grape skins, no added yeasts, no sulphur
dioxide, and no temperature control—purely natural winemaking. This is Josko's current position, and he employs both amphorae and large oak barrels to make his three wines; Collio "Breg," Ribolla Gialla, and "Rosso Gravner." The grapes for these wines come
from his 18 hectares of vineyards in Gorizia (Oslavia) that straddle the Italian-Slovenian border. It is here that he exercises his current approach to wine: "I am convinced that wine is a product of Nature, not of Man, whose role therefore is to accompany its
maturation process while avoiding any artificial intervention."
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Italian red wines Lazio
Vigna del Vassallo | Colle Picchioni 1986 128,00 300cl
Lombardia
Maurizio Zanella | Cà del Bosco 1988 55,00 Maurizio Zanella | Cà del Bosco 1987 55,00 Maurizio Zanella | Cà del Bosco 1986 55,00
Toscana
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Toscana
Giusto di Notri | Tua Rita 2007 67,00 Giusto di Notri | Tua Rita 2005 62,00
Chianti Classico "Giorgio Primo" | Fattoria La Massa 2001 62,00 Chianti Classico "Giorgio Primo" | Fattoria La Massa 2001 129,00 150clChianti Rufina "Montesodi" | Marchesi de' Frescobaldi 2001 49,00 Chianti Classico "Giorgio Primo" | Fattoria La Massa 2000 68,00
Chianti Classico ris. "Vigna del Sorbo" | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2000 47,00 Chianti Classico "Fonterutoli" | Castello di Fonterutoli 1999 47,00 Chianti Classico "Fonterutoli" | Castello di Fonterutoli 1999 47,00
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Italian red winesChianti Classico "Giorgio Primo" | Fattoria La Massa 1999 259,00 300cl
Chianti Classico | Castello di Ama 1999 69,00 150clChianti Classico ris. "Rancia" | Fattoria di Felsina 1999 97,00 150clChianti Classico "La Casuccia" | Castello di Ama 1997 231,00 150cl
Chianti Classico ris. "Vigna di Fontalle" | Macchiavelli 1997 233,00 300clChianti Classico "Fonterutoli" | Castello di Fonterutoli 1996 145,00 300cl
Messorio | Le Macchiole 2003 143,00 Messorio | Le Macchiole 2000 217,00
Merlot "L' Apparita" | Castello di Ama 1994 131,00 Merlot "L' Apparita" | Castello di Ama 1993 159,00 Merlot "L' Apparita" | Castello di Ama 1990 310,00
Nebbiolo | Giuseppe Rinaldi 2000 34,00 Sorí San Lorenzo | Angelo Gaja 2000 262,00 Sorí San Lorenzo | Angelo Gaja 2000 554,00 150clSorí San Lorenzo | Angelo Gaja 2000 1.167,00 300cl
Il Novantuno di Sergio Manetti | Montevertine 1991 109,00
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Italian red wines
Flaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2005 58,00 Flaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2005 113,00 150clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2005 240,00 300clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2005 554,00 600clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2005 1.347,00 1200clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2004 75,00 Flaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2004 270,00 300clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2003 53,00 Flaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2003 100,00 150clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2003 195,00 300clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2003 883,00 1200cl
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Flaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2003 883,00 1200clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2000 99,00 150clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 2000 199,00 300clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 1999 199,00 300clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 1999 799,00 1200clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 1995 182,00 300clFlaccianello | Fontodi - Giovanni Manetti 1994 348,00 300cl
Fontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 2006 42,00
FontodiThe Fontodi estate is located in Panzano, almost at the centre of the Chianti Classico region. Like Felsina, which claims an Etruscan origin for its name, Fontodi also has a long history; vines have been cultivated here since the time of the Roman empire, and documents prove there was vinification here as far back as the 16th Century, at a farmhouse then referred to as Case Via. The current owners, the Manetti family, also have many centuries of history in Chianti, although not with viticulture. For three
hundred years this family has been renowned for the manufacture of terracotta, and it was not until 1968 that the family decided to move into wine, with the purchase of Fontodi. Currently in charge of the 67 ha estate which lies just south of Panzanno, at the heart of the Chianti Classico DOCG, is Giovanni Manetti, aided by cousin Marco. Giovanni's first involvement in the family winery was in 1979, and before long he had hired reputable oenologist Franco Bernabei; together they have been
instrumental in upgrading many practices at Fontodi. A most significant and recent development was the construction of an ultra-modern cantina, completed in 1998. The fruit from the vineyards, which lie in a south-facing amphitheatre known as the Conca d'Oro (which translates as golden shell) on marl and clay galestro soils, are
fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel in this new winery, with punching down of the cap to increase extraction. Once finished it matures in wood in the brand new barrel cellar, the transfer process being gravitational rather than by pumping. All the wines are aged in French oak, with the premier cuvées going into new
oak, and the lesser wines into the older barrels
Fontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 2006 42,00 Fontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 2004 47,00 Fontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 2004 91,00 150clFontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 2000 89,00 150clFontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 1999 42,00 Fontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 1999 89,00 150clFontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 1997 201,00 300clFontalloro | Fattoria di Felsina 1995 176,00 300cl
Percarlo | Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano 2005 53,00 Percarlo | Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano 1996 66,00 Percarlo | Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano 1994 71,00 Percarlo | Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano 1994 155,00 150clPercarlo | Fattoria San Giusto a Rentennano 1993 71,00
Sangiovese - Cabernet Sauvignon
Emilia Romagna
Marzieno di Marzeno | Zerbina 2001 35,00
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Italian red wines Toscana
2000 | Capannelle 128,00 150clCabreo "Il Borgo" | Tenute del Cabreo 2006 35,00
Petruccino | Podere Forte 2006 39,00 White Label | I Balzini 2005 29,00
Ripa delle More | Castello di Vicchiomaggio 1999 51,00 Cabreo "Il Borgo" | Tenute del Cabreo 1998 153,00 300clCabreo "Il Borgo" | Tenimenti Ruffino 1996 162,00 300cl
Solare | Capannelle 2000 66,00 I Sodi di San Nicolò | Castellare di Castellina 1991 76,00 150cl
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Italian red wines Sangiovese - Merlot
Toscana
Luce | Luce della Vite 2006 91,00 50 & 50 "Avignonesi & Capannelle" | Capannelle 2005 119,00
Brancaia "Il Blu" | Tenuta La Brancaia 2005 52,00 Giorgio Primo | Fattoria La Massa 2004 63,00 Giorgio Primo | Fattoria La Massa 2004 120,00 150clGiorgio Primo | Fattoria La Massa 2004 226,00 300cl
Siepi | Castello di Fonterutoli 2004 91,00
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Siepi | Castello di Fonterutoli 2004 91,00 Brancaia "Il Blu" | Tenuta La Brancaia 2003 112,00 150cl
Giorgio Primo | Fattoria La Massa 2003 62,00 Giorgio Primo | Fattoria La Massa 2003 136,00 150cl
Valpolicella Superiore "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 2002 82,00 Valpolicella Superiore "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 2000 82,00 Valpolicella Superiore "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 1998 185,00 150clValpolicella Superiore "Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta" | Romano Dal Forno 1995 102,00
Romano Dal FornoRomano Dal Forno is Veneto's 'Grape King' and also one of the kings of Amarone, Italy's great 'Monster' wine. This bold statement ignites the debate: Dal Forno or Quintarelli, who makes the better wine? Both produce world-class cellar wines, and at this level it’s a taster’s preference: do you like Dal Forno’s modern, hedonistic
expression of the ancient grapes or the austere, rustic style of sire Guiseppe Quintarelli? The one sure thing is that these two are in a superior class all to themselves. Both produce “revelation” wines – the kind that will change how you look beneath the colors in a glass.The great richness of Dal Forno's wines is derived from the extremely low yields of this artisan's 12.5-hectare estate outside the Classico zone. His dense, creamy Valpolicella is among the best of the Veneto, and his 'Nettare' is part of the
comeback of garganega, the grape behind Soave that we find here formally dressed as a white passito dessert wine. In fact, all of his are "experience" wines, transporting you to a new level of wine appreciation.
Romano Dal FornoRomano Dal Forno is Veneto's 'Grape King' and also one of the kings of Amarone, Italy's great 'Monster' wine. This bold statement ignites the debate: Dal Forno or Quintarelli, who makes the better wine? Both produce world-class cellar wines, and at this level it’s a taster’s preference: do you like Dal Forno’s modern, hedonistic
expression of the ancient grapes or the austere, rustic style of sire Guiseppe Quintarelli? The one sure thing is that these two are in a superior class all to themselves. Both produce “revelation” wines – the kind that will change how you look beneath the colors in a glass.The great richness of Dal Forno's wines is derived from the extremely low yields of this artisan's 12.5-hectare estate outside the Classico zone. His dense, creamy Valpolicella is among the best of the Veneto, and his 'Nettare' is part of the
comeback of garganega, the grape behind Soave that we find here formally dressed as a white passito dessert wine. In fact, all of his are "experience" wines, transporting you to a new level of wine appreciation.
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SassicaiaSassicaia; the story
As a student in Pisa during the 1920's, the Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta dreamed of creating a "noble" wine. Like most of Italian aristocracy at the time, his taste in wine ran strongly to fine Bordeaux. After settling with his wife, Clarice, into their Tuscan estate at Tenuta San Guido on the Mediterranean Coast, he experimented with several French grape varieties and concluded, “the bouquet I was looking for” was found in the Cabernet. A wine that had Cabernet Sauvignon as its primary
component represented a radical shift from the traditional Tuscan and Piedmontese varietals of Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. No one had ever considered making a wine crafted along Bordeaux lines on Italian soil, much less in a region not yet established viticulturally. In addition to the Cabernet’s satisfactory bouquet, the Marquis’
decision to plant this grape variety at Tenuta San Guido was influenced by the Tuscan location’s similarity to Graves in Bordeaux. “Graves” means “gravel” in French, and similarly, the earth at Tenuta San Guido gave Sassicaia its name, which in the Tuscan dialect means “stony ground”. However, accustomed to the light, local wines, consumers did not respond well to the first vintages of Sassicaia. Wines made from the more complex Cabernet Sauvignon grapes take more time to mature and develop.
Subsequently, from 1948 to 1960, Sassicaia was consumed only at the estate. Each year, a small number of cases were laid down in the cellars of Castiglioncello. The Marquis discovered that as the years went by, however, the wine greatly improved. As is often the case with wines of great pedigree, those things originally considered
defects turned into virtues over time. Soon, friends and relatives were urging him to pursue his passion and to perfect his revolutionary style of winemaking. In 1965, he planted two more vineyards comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; the new “Sassicaia” vineyard was situated approximately 800 feet lower than the
original Cabernet vineyard near Castiglioncello, and “Aianova” was slightly more elevated and thus exposed to the weather. Eventually, all of the wine produced on the estate came to be known by the name of Sassicaia. The 1968 vintage of Sassicaia was the first to be offered on the open market, and it was as well received as the Premier Crus from Bordeaux. In subsequent years the cellars were moved to temperature-controlled quarters, wood fermentation vats were replaced with stainless steel ones, and
French oak barriques were used for the ageing process. The Marquis’ use of Cabernet grapes and his implementation of the barriques aging process soon spread throughout Italy. Sassicaia was the first Italian wine to successfully establish itself abroad, and is almost universally recognized as the father of the new Italian wine family or simply
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Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc
Toscana
Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2006 89,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2006 147,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2006 322,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2006 786,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2006 3.367,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2005 79,00 37,5cl
Sassicaia; the storyAs a student in Pisa during the 1920's, the Marquis Mario Incisa della Rocchetta dreamed of creating a "noble" wine. Like most of Italian aristocracy at the time, his taste
in wine ran strongly to fine Bordeaux. After settling with his wife, Clarice, into their Tuscan estate at Tenuta San Guido on the Mediterranean Coast, he experimented with several French grape varieties and concluded, “the bouquet I was looking for” was found in the Cabernet. A wine that had Cabernet Sauvignon as its primary
component represented a radical shift from the traditional Tuscan and Piedmontese varietals of Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. No one had ever considered making a wine crafted along Bordeaux lines on Italian soil, much less in a region not yet established viticulturally. In addition to the Cabernet’s satisfactory bouquet, the Marquis’
decision to plant this grape variety at Tenuta San Guido was influenced by the Tuscan location’s similarity to Graves in Bordeaux. “Graves” means “gravel” in French, and similarly, the earth at Tenuta San Guido gave Sassicaia its name, which in the Tuscan dialect means “stony ground”. However, accustomed to the light, local wines, consumers did not respond well to the first vintages of Sassicaia. Wines made from the more complex Cabernet Sauvignon grapes take more time to mature and develop.
Subsequently, from 1948 to 1960, Sassicaia was consumed only at the estate. Each year, a small number of cases were laid down in the cellars of Castiglioncello. The Marquis discovered that as the years went by, however, the wine greatly improved. As is often the case with wines of great pedigree, those things originally considered
defects turned into virtues over time. Soon, friends and relatives were urging him to pursue his passion and to perfect his revolutionary style of winemaking. In 1965, he planted two more vineyards comprised of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc; the new “Sassicaia” vineyard was situated approximately 800 feet lower than the
original Cabernet vineyard near Castiglioncello, and “Aianova” was slightly more elevated and thus exposed to the weather. Eventually, all of the wine produced on the estate came to be known by the name of Sassicaia. The 1968 vintage of Sassicaia was the first to be offered on the open market, and it was as well received as the Premier Crus from Bordeaux. In subsequent years the cellars were moved to temperature-controlled quarters, wood fermentation vats were replaced with stainless steel ones, and
French oak barriques were used for the ageing process. The Marquis’ use of Cabernet grapes and his implementation of the barriques aging process soon spread throughout Italy. Sassicaia was the first Italian wine to successfully establish itself abroad, and is almost universally recognized as the father of the new Italian wine family or simply
the Super Tuscan Pioneer. Mario Incisa della Rocchetta’s planting is now considered the birthplace of Italian Cabernet. The new plantings and improved methods of vinification produced stunning results, and experts worldwide took notice. Here are a few examples: At a 1978 “Decanter Magazine” tasting in London, a panel including
Hugh Johnson, Serena Sutcliffe, and Clive Coates declared the 1972 Sassicaia the best Cabernet Sauvignon in a field of 33 wines from 11 countries. Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book, 1982 edition, called Sassicaia "Italy's best wine". The 1982 Sassicaia received the 1987 Vinarius Wine of the Year award. The marquis Mario Incisa
della Rocchetta passed away in 1983. His son, Marquis Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta, now oversees all estate operations.
Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2005 79,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2005 129,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2005 270,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2005 861,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2005 3.741,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2004 93,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2004 158,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2004 404,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2004 1.048,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2004 5.985,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2003 89,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2003 150,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2003 389,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2003 1.010,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2003 5.985,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2002 83,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2002 140,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2002 363,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2002 363,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2002 943,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2002 4.982,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2001 135,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2001 243,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2001 379,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2001 1.549,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2001 8.962,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2000 131,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2000 237,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2000 617,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2000 1.601,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 2000 9.291,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1999 123,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1999 217,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1999 569,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1999 1.482,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1999 6.718,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1999 6.718,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1998 150,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1998 262,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1998 689,00 150cl
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SassicaiaSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1998 1.930,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1998 11.819,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1997 235,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1997 427,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1997 1.108,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1997 12.492,00 600clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1996 178,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1996 389,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1996 931,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1995 113,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1995 204,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1995 447,00 150cl
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Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1995 447,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1994 86,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1994 155,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1994 341,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1994 810,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1993 178,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1993 389,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1993 931,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1992 169,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1992 369,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1992 884,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1991 89,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1991 160,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1991 350,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1991 838,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1990 253,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1990 459,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1990 1.008,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1990 1.008,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1990 2.418,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1989 156,00 37,5clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1989 283,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1989 621,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1989 1.488,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1988 371,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1988 815,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1987 266,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1987 582,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1986 283,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1986 621,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1985 2.469,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1985 5.760,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1984 337,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1983 382,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1983 1.488,00 300clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1982 494,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1982 494,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1982 1.086,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1981 424,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1980 354,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1980 776,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1979 494,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1979 1.086,00 150clSassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1978 618,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1977 670,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1976 600,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1975 1.410,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1974 1.586,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1972 1.762,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1971 1.234,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1970 1.058,00 Sassicaia | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1968 3.522,00
Sassicaia -prototype label- | Tenuta San Guido - Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta 1968 -
Château Roc de Cambes 2002 53,00 Château Roc de Cambes 2001 48,00
Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Cru Classé | Château Pape-Clément 1989 107,00 Cru Classé | Château Pape-Clément 1982 91,00
Cru Classé | Château Bouscaut 1976 55,00
Cru Classé | Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005 584,00 Cru Classé | Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005 584,00 Cru Classé | Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2004 123,00 Cru Classé | Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2000 689,00 Cru Classé | Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1990 464,00 Cru Classé | Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1982 898,00 Cru Classé | Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1960 428,00 Cru Classé | Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1952 1.018,00
1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Haut-Brion 2003 389,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Haut-Brion 2001 509,00 150cl1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Haut-Brion 2000 704,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Haut-Brion 1998 389,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Haut-Brion 1989 1.332,00
Cru Classé | Château Haut Bailly 2004 61,00 Cru Classé | Château Haut Bailly 2000 70,00 Cru Classé | Château Haut Bailly 1983 104,00 Cru Classé | Château Haut Bailly 1978 96,00 Cru Classé | Château Haut Bailly 1978 96,00
Le Libournais, Pomerol
Château Pétrus 2006 1.437,00 Château Pétrus 2005 3.591,00 Château Pétrus 2004 1.272,00 Château Pétrus 2003 1.900,00 Château Pétrus 2001 1.452,00 Château Pétrus 2000 3.815,00 Château Pétrus 1996 1.167,00 Château Pétrus 1945 5.985,00
Pomerol ACLocated on the east side of France's Dordogne River, this is the smallest of the fine-wine-producing districts of the Bordeaux region. It's also the only district not to have rated its Châteaus in some official classification. Because it's not near the better-known districts of médoc and graves, Pomerol didn't gain much of an international following until the 1960s. Now its wines, led by those from the famous Château Pétrus, bring some of the
highest prices in all of Bordeaux. The Pomerol area's 1,800 acres are planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Château La Conseillante 2002 63,00 Vieux Château Certan 2002 85,00
Château Le Bon Pasteur 2001 44,00 37,5cl
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France red winesChâteau Le Bon Pasteur 2001 82,00 Château Le Bon Pasteur 2001 170,00 150cl
Château Clinet 1998 148,00 Château L' Evangile 1998 164,00
Vieux Château Certan 1998 173,00 Château L' Evangile 1997 88,00
Château Le Bon Pasteur 1997 60,00 Château Le Bon Pasteur 1997 122,00 150clChâteau La Conseillante 1995 156,00
Château Latour a Pomerol 1995 156,00 150clChâteau l’ Eglise Clinet 1990 217,00 Château l’ Eglise Clinet 1990 491,00 150cl
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Château l’ Eglise Clinet 1990 491,00 150clChâteau La Conseillante 1990 321,00 Château La Fleur de Gay 1990 153,00
La Grave a Pomerol 1990 88,00 Château Certan de May 1988 165,00 Château Certan de May 1988 329,00 150cl
Château Le Pin 1988 1.496,00 Château La Conseillante 1986 124,00 Château La Fleur de Gay 1986 173,00 Vieux Château Certan 1985 139,00
Château Latour a Pomerol 1966 556,00
Le Libournais, Saint Émilion
Saint-ÉmilionThe village of Saint-Émilion is quite picturesque and beautiful with its medieval walls and buildings, its undulating hills, and the fields of vines that grow right up to the ancient walls. Saint-Émilion is northeast of the city of Bordeaux and sits on the east side of the Dordogne River next to the smaller, but well-known, Pomerol ac.
Grapes have been cultivated here since at least the second century. Saint-Émilion is the second most important growing area in bordeaux after the médoc, and because it's not broken up into smaller appellations like the Médoc (such as Margaux ac, Pauillac ac, Saint-Estèphe ac, and Saint-Julien ac), more fine wine is sold under the
Saint-Émilion appellation than any other. Unlike the Médoc where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns, Merlot is the dominant grape in Saint-Émilion because of the clay soil.
1er Grand Cru Classé «A» | Château Cheval Blanc 2000 943,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «A» | Château Cheval Blanc 1995 330,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «A» | Château Cheval Blanc 1990 1.197,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «A» | Château Cheval Blanc 1983 494,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «A» | Château Cheval Blanc 1982 988,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «A» | Château Cheval Blanc 1968 389,00
Grand Cru Classé | Château Tertre Roteboeuf 2002 112,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «B» | Château Figeac 2001 689,00 600cl
Château Bellevue-Mondotte 2001 281,00 Château Bellevue-Mondotte 2001 1.184,00 300cl
Saint-ÉmilionThe village of Saint-Émilion is quite picturesque and beautiful with its medieval walls and buildings, its undulating hills, and the fields of vines that grow right up to the ancient walls. Saint-Émilion is northeast of the city of Bordeaux and sits on the east side of the Dordogne River next to the smaller, but well-known, Pomerol ac.
Grapes have been cultivated here since at least the second century. Saint-Émilion is the second most important growing area in bordeaux after the médoc, and because it's not broken up into smaller appellations like the Médoc (such as Margaux ac, Pauillac ac, Saint-Estèphe ac, and Saint-Julien ac), more fine wine is sold under the
Saint-Émilion appellation than any other. Unlike the Médoc where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns, Merlot is the dominant grape in Saint-Émilion because of the clay soil. Cabernet Franc is the next most popular grape, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and some Malbec, Because of the prevalent use of Merlot, the Saint-Émilion wines are
generally softer and more drinkable at an earlier age than those from the Médoc. However, wines from good vintages of top Châteaus like ausone and Cheval Blanc have considerable aging ability. Saint-Émilion was passed over in the classification of 1855, which established the cru classé Châteaus of the Médoc, and it wasn't until 1954 that an official classification for Saint-Émilion estates was developed. Unlike the Médoc, Saint-Émilion's classification system was set up so that it could be revised every 10 years, at which time Châteaus could be elevated or downgraded. Revisions were done in 1969 and 1985, and another is scheduled in the 1994 timeframe. The 1985 classification lists eleven Châteaus as premiers grands crus classés, the highest level. Two of the eleven, Château Ausone and Château Cheval Blanc, were set above all
the rest into Category A.
Château Bellevue-Mondotte 2001 1.184,00 300clChâteau Bellevue-Mondotte 2001 2.330,00 600cl
Grand Cru Classé | Château Tertre Roteboeuf 2001 116,00 La Mondotte 2001 685,00 150clLa Mondotte 2001 1.809,00 300clValandraud 2001 188,00 Valandraud 2001 823,00 300clValandraud 2001 1.728,00 600cl
1er Grand Cru Classé «A» | Château Ausone 2000 2.230,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «B» | Château Angélus 2000 300,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «A» | Château Ausone 1999 464,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «B» | Château Angélus 1999 208,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «B» | Château Pavie 1998 599,00 300cl
1er Grand Cru Classé «B» | Château Clos Fourtet 1996 64,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «B» | Château La Gaffelière 1996 90,00 1er Grand Cru Classé «B» | Château Magdelaine 1995 80,00
Château Destieux-Berger 1995 55,00 Château Destieux-Berger 1995 55,00 Grand Cru Classé | Château Beau-Sejour Becot 1994 61,00 Grand Cru Classé | Château Troplong Mondot 1994 69,00
Valandraud 1994 255,00
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5ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Cantemerle 2002 35,00 Cru Bourgeois | Chateau de Reysson 2000 29,00
Cru Bourgeois | Château Sociando Mallet 1996 66,00 Cru Bourgeois | Château Sociando Mallet 1993 87,00
Le Médoc, Médoc
Cru Bourgeois | Château Les Ormes Sorbet 1990 64,00
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Le Médoc, Margaux
1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Margaux 2001 285,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Margaux 2000 958,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Margaux 2000 1.915,00 150cl1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Margaux 1999 300,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Margaux 1998 285,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Margaux 1983 479,00
Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 1989 121,00
Château MargauxChâteau Margaux is one of only four Châteaus (along with Haut-Brion, Lafite-Rothschild, and Latour) to receive a premier cru (first growth) ranking in the classification of 1855 (Château Mouton-Rothschild was upgraded to premier cru status in 1973). It's also the only premier cru in the Margaux ac. This estate's exalted reputation dates back
many centuries. In the fifteenth century the highly regarded wine from this estate was known as Margou or Margous. In the eighteenth century, Thomas Jefferson stated that the 1784 vintage from Château Margaux was one of Bordeaux's best. In 1978 Château Margaux emerged from over a decade of mediocre wines to reestablish itself as one of the
premier Bordeaux châteaus-a result of new ownership (the Mentzelopoulos family) and extensive renovation. As a whole, the wines from Margaux during the 1980s might be considered the best of any château in Bordeaux. These wines are known for their magnificent perfumed bouquets and for being rich and full-bodied. The best vintages, such as
the 1986, can last for 40 to 50 years. The estate consists of nearly 210 acres and annually produces about 25,000 to 30,000 cases of red wine and another 3,000 to 5,000 cases of dry white wine. Red wine is made from about 75 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 percent Merlot, and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The white wine called
Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux is made from 100 percent sauvignon blanc grown on a small parcel to the north near the commune of Soussans. The Château uses a
3ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Palmer 2006 158,00 3ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Palmer 1998 129,00 3ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Palmer 1975 225,00
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Rauzan-Ségla 1996 85,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Rauzan-Ségla 1994 64,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Rauzan-Ségla 1986 199,00
Le Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
Cru Bourgeois | Château Chasse-Spleen 1995 38,00 Cru Bourgeois | Château Chasse-Spleen 1990 78,00
Le Médoc, Pauillac
Château MargauxChâteau Margaux is one of only four Châteaus (along with Haut-Brion, Lafite-Rothschild, and Latour) to receive a premier cru (first growth) ranking in the classification of 1855 (Château Mouton-Rothschild was upgraded to premier cru status in 1973). It's also the only premier cru in the Margaux ac. This estate's exalted reputation dates back
many centuries. In the fifteenth century the highly regarded wine from this estate was known as Margou or Margous. In the eighteenth century, Thomas Jefferson stated that the 1784 vintage from Château Margaux was one of Bordeaux's best. In 1978 Château Margaux emerged from over a decade of mediocre wines to reestablish itself as one of the
premier Bordeaux châteaus-a result of new ownership (the Mentzelopoulos family) and extensive renovation. As a whole, the wines from Margaux during the 1980s might be considered the best of any château in Bordeaux. These wines are known for their magnificent perfumed bouquets and for being rich and full-bodied. The best vintages, such as
the 1986, can last for 40 to 50 years. The estate consists of nearly 210 acres and annually produces about 25,000 to 30,000 cases of red wine and another 3,000 to 5,000 cases of dry white wine. Red wine is made from about 75 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 percent Merlot, and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The white wine called
Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux is made from 100 percent sauvignon blanc grown on a small parcel to the north near the commune of Soussans. The Château uses a second label for red wines called Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux.
Le Médoc, Pauillac
1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Mouton-Rothschild 2000 913,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Mouton-Rothschild 1998 360,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Mouton-Rothschild 1986 763,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Mouton-Rothschild 1982 2.843,00 150cl
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Mouton-Rothschild 1970 689,00 150cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Mouton-Rothschild 1966 599,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Mouton-Rothschild 1965 636,00
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Léoville Barton 2004 64,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Pichon Longueville Baron 2002 69,00
5ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Clerc-Milon 1995 67,00 5ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Clerc-Milon 1990 72,00
5ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Haut-Bages-Libéral 1990 64,00 5ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Pontet Canet 1990 75,00
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Pichon Longueville Baron 1987 515,00 600cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Pichon Longueville Baron 1987 515,00 600cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Léoville Barton 1986 69,00 37,5cl5ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Lynch-Bages 1986 719,00 300cl
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1979 404,00 150cl
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France red wines1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Lafite-Rothschild 2005 1.033,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Lafite-Rothschild 2000 1.930,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Lafite-Rothschild 1999 689,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Lafite-Rothschild 1999 1.377,00 150cl1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Lafite-Rothschild 1975 524,00
1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Latour 2004 472,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Latour 2001 449,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Latour 2000 1.078,00 1er Grand Cru Classé | Château Latour 1999 375,00
Le Médoc, Saint Estèphe
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Le Médoc, Saint Estèphe
3ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Calon-Sègur 2002 44,00 3ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Calon-Sègur 2004 45,00
Cru Bourgeois | Phélan Ségur 1990 64,00
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Montrose 2001 261,00 300cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Montrose 2001 497,00 600cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Montrose 1990 498,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Montrose 1986 127,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Montrose 1986 246,00 150cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Montrose 1985 263,00 150cl
Cru Bourgeois | Château Haut-Marbuzet 2001 26,00 37,5clCru Bourgeois | Château Haut-Marbuzet 2001 31,00 Cru Bourgeois | Château Haut-Marbuzet 2001 64,00 150clCru Bourgeois | Château Haut-Marbuzet 2001 175,00 300clCru Bourgeois | Château Haut-Marbuzet 1999 45,00 Cru Bourgeois | Château Haut-Marbuzet 1999 45,00
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Cos D'Estournel 2004 84,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Cos D'Estournel 2002 76,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Cos D'Estournel 2002 167,00 150cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Cos D'Estournel 2001 143,00 150cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Cos D'Estournel 2001 332,00 300cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Cos D'Estournel 2001 639,00 600cl2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Cos D'Estournel 2000 124,00
Le Médoc, Saint-Julien
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Gruaud Larose 2002 48,00 4ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Talbot 1996 78,00
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Léoville-Poyferré 1995 100,00 3ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Lagrange 1995 73,00
2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Léoville Las Cases 1990 416,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Léoville Las Cases 1990 416,00 2ème Grand Cru Classé | Château Gruaud Larose 1988 982,00 600cl
Premières Côtes de Blaye
Château Les Jonqueres 1997 73,00
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France red wines Bourgogne
La Côte de Beaune
Côte de BeauneThe southern half of Burgundy's famous Côte d'Or, which contains the grand cru, premier cru, and village vineyards responsible for many of the renowned
Burgundy wines. The Côte de Beaune includes twenty different villages, seventeen with their own appellations-Aloxe-Corton, Auxey-Duresses, Beaune, Blagny, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Landoix-Serrigny, Meursault, Monthélie, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Volnay. Three other villages-Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezizes-lès-Maranges, and Sampigny-lès-Maragnes-are grouped
in a separate appellation Les Maranges. The Côte de Beaune area is well known for both its red wines, made from Pinot Noir grapes, and white wines, made from Chardonnay. Even though the Côte de Beaune produces superb red wines, led by the grand cru Corton, they are somewhat overshadowed by the red wines from the Côte de Nuit in the northern half of the Côte d'Or. However, the white wines from the Côte de Beaune area are considered to be the best in the world.
The superstars are the wines from the grands crus of Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, and from the numerous outstanding premiers crus vineyards. Wines from individual villages like Meusault also
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Beaune 1er Cru "Les Toussaints" | Leroy SA 1969 149,00
Beaune "Cuvée Dames-Hospitalières" | Hospices de Beaune 1982 124,00
Corton Grand Cru "Clos des Cortons" | Faiveley 1998 124,00 Corton Grand Cru "Clos Rognet" | Domaine Méo Camuzet 1998 158,00 Corton Grand Cru "Clos Rognet" | Domaine Méo Camuzet 1997 158,00
Corton Grand Cru "Grancey" | Domaine Luis Latour 1995 110,00
Santenay "Clos de Malte" | Domaine Luis Jadot 1996 55,00
Côte de BeauneThe southern half of Burgundy's famous Côte d'Or, which contains the grand cru, premier cru, and village vineyards responsible for many of the renowned
Burgundy wines. The Côte de Beaune includes twenty different villages, seventeen with their own appellations-Aloxe-Corton, Auxey-Duresses, Beaune, Blagny, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Landoix-Serrigny, Meursault, Monthélie, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Volnay. Three other villages-Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezizes-lès-Maranges, and Sampigny-lès-Maragnes-are grouped
in a separate appellation Les Maranges. The Côte de Beaune area is well known for both its red wines, made from Pinot Noir grapes, and white wines, made from Chardonnay. Even though the Côte de Beaune produces superb red wines, led by the grand cru Corton, they are somewhat overshadowed by the red wines from the Côte de Nuit in the northern half of the Côte d'Or. However, the white wines from the Côte de Beaune area are considered to be the best in the world.
The superstars are the wines from the grands crus of Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, and from the numerous outstanding premiers crus vineyards. Wines from individual villages like Meusault also have stellar reputations. In addition to the appellations for grands crus, premiers crus, and the individual villages, there are two others-Côte de Beaune AC and
Côte de Beaune-Villages AC.
Volnay 1er Cru "Caillerets" | Domaine Henri Boillot 2005 79,00 Volnay 1er Cru "La Rougeotte" | Domaine Henri Boillot 2005 74,00
Volnay "Santenots du Milieu" | Domaine Des Comtes Lafon 2004 87,00
La Côte de Nuits
Côte de BeauneThe southern half of Burgundy's famous Côte d'Or, which contains the grand cru, premier cru, and village vineyards responsible for many of the renowned
Burgundy wines. The Côte de Beaune includes twenty different villages, seventeen with their own appellations-Aloxe-Corton, Auxey-Duresses, Beaune, Blagny, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Landoix-Serrigny, Meursault, Monthélie, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Volnay. Three other villages-Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezizes-lès-Maranges, and Sampigny-lès-Maragnes-are grouped
in a separate appellation Les Maranges. The Côte de Beaune area is well known for both its red wines, made from Pinot Noir grapes, and white wines, made from Chardonnay. Even though the Côte de Beaune produces superb red wines, led by the grand cru Corton, they are somewhat overshadowed by the red wines from the Côte de Nuit in the northern half of the Côte d'Or. However, the white wines from the Côte de Beaune area are considered to be the best in the world.
The superstars are the wines from the grands crus of Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, and from the numerous outstanding premiers crus vineyards. Wines from individual villages like Meusault also have stellar reputations. In addition to the appellations for grands crus, premiers crus, and the individual villages, there are two others-Côte de Beaune AC and
Côte de Beaune-Villages AC.
Côte de NuitsThe Côte de Nuits makes up the northern half of Burgundy's famous côte d'or and contains the grand cru, premier cru, and village vineyards responsible for many of the
renowned red Burgundy wines. Pinot Noir is the grape of choice in this region, although minute amounts of white wine are produced from chardonnay, pinot blanc, and pinot gris. The Côte de Nuits is made up of numerous villages, including eight that have their own appellations-Chambolle-Musigny, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Marsannay, Morey-
Saint-Denis, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, and Vougeot. The villages of Brochon, Comblanchien, Corgoloin, Prémeaux, and Fixin can bottle their wines under the designation Côte de Nuits-Villages AC. The quality of the red wines from the seven village appellations and from the Côte de Nuits-Villages AC is generally quite high. However,
it's the grand cru and premier cru vineyards that have created this area's esteemed reputation. The grands crus include famous names like Bonnes Mares, Chambertin, Chabertin-Clos de Bèze, Clos de Roche, Clos de Vougeot, Grands-Echézeaux, Musigny, Richebourg, Romanée-Conti, and lâ tache. Most wine lovers agree that these vineyards
produce some of the very best red wines in the world.
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru | Domaine Luis Jadot 2005 591,00 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru | Domaine Robert Groffier 2001 202,00
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru | Comte de Vogüe 2000 285,00 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru | Domaine Robert Groffier 1999 248,00
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru | Comte de Vogüe 1997 240,00 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru | Domaine Luis Jadot 1995 159,00
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru | Comte de Vogüe 1994 412,00 150cl
Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits "Cuvée Vieilles Vignes sélectionnée par La Perla" | David Duband 2005 35,00
Chambertin Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 2007 300,00 Chambertin Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 2006 300,00
Chambertin Grand Cru | Domaine Jean Trapet 2004 148,00
Côte de BeauneThe southern half of Burgundy's famous Côte d'Or, which contains the grand cru, premier cru, and village vineyards responsible for many of the renowned
Burgundy wines. The Côte de Beaune includes twenty different villages, seventeen with their own appellations-Aloxe-Corton, Auxey-Duresses, Beaune, Blagny, Chassagne-Montrachet, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Landoix-Serrigny, Meursault, Monthélie, Pernand-Vergelesses, Pommard, Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin, Saint-Romain, Santenay, Savigny-lès-Beaune, and Volnay. Three other villages-Cheilly-lès-Maranges, Dezizes-lès-Maranges, and Sampigny-lès-Maragnes-are grouped
in a separate appellation Les Maranges. The Côte de Beaune area is well known for both its red wines, made from Pinot Noir grapes, and white wines, made from Chardonnay. Even though the Côte de Beaune produces superb red wines, led by the grand cru Corton, they are somewhat overshadowed by the red wines from the Côte de Nuit in the northern half of the Côte d'Or. However, the white wines from the Côte de Beaune area are considered to be the best in the world.
The superstars are the wines from the grands crus of Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, and from the numerous outstanding premiers crus vineyards. Wines from individual villages like Meusault also have stellar reputations. In addition to the appellations for grands crus, premiers crus, and the individual villages, there are two others-Côte de Beaune AC and
Côte de Beaune-Villages AC.
Côte de NuitsThe Côte de Nuits makes up the northern half of Burgundy's famous côte d'or and contains the grand cru, premier cru, and village vineyards responsible for many of the
renowned red Burgundy wines. Pinot Noir is the grape of choice in this region, although minute amounts of white wine are produced from chardonnay, pinot blanc, and pinot gris. The Côte de Nuits is made up of numerous villages, including eight that have their own appellations-Chambolle-Musigny, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Marsannay, Morey-
Saint-Denis, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, and Vougeot. The villages of Brochon, Comblanchien, Corgoloin, Prémeaux, and Fixin can bottle their wines under the designation Côte de Nuits-Villages AC. The quality of the red wines from the seven village appellations and from the Côte de Nuits-Villages AC is generally quite high. However,
it's the grand cru and premier cru vineyards that have created this area's esteemed reputation. The grands crus include famous names like Bonnes Mares, Chambertin, Chabertin-Clos de Bèze, Clos de Roche, Clos de Vougeot, Grands-Echézeaux, Musigny, Richebourg, Romanée-Conti, and lâ tache. Most wine lovers agree that these vineyards
produce some of the very best red wines in the world.
Bonnes Mares ACA famous Grand Cru vineyard. Of its 37 acres of Pinot Noir grapes, 33.5 acres are in the village of Chambolle-Musigny, and 3.7 acres are in Morey-Saint-
Denis. Bonnes Mares AC red wines are full-bodied, tannic and can age for 10 to 20 years. They're quite different from the wines from the village's other grand cru vineyard, Musigny, which are lighter, more elegant and earlier maturing. Most critics agree that Bonnes Mares AC red wines can be some of the
best in the world.
Chambertin Grand Cru | Domaine Jean Trapet 2004 148,00 Chambertin Grand Cru | Raymond Launay 1989 115,00
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France red winesChambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 2007 300,00
Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru | Domaine Luis Jadot 2005 786,00 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 2004 696,00 150clChambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 2002 659,00 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 1998 838,00 150clChambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 1997 801,00 150cl
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru | Comte de Vogüe 2001 146,00 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru | Comte de Vogüe 2001 288,00 150cl
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Amoureuses" | Comte de Vogüe 1998 255,00 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru | Comte de Vogüe 1998 150,00
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Amoureuses" | Comte de Vogüe 1997 270,00 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru | Comte de Vogüe 1997 132,00 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru | Comte de Vogüe 1996 165,00 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru | Comte de Vogüe 1996 279,00 150cl
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Chatelots" | Domaine Ghislaine Barthod 1995 66,00 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Amoureuses" | Comte de Vogüe 1994 195,00 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru "Les Amoureuses" | Comte de Vogüe 1994 313,00 150cl
Chambolle-Musigny | Jean-Jacques Confuron 2005 83,00 Chambolle-Musigny | Comte de Vogüe 2001 97,00 Chambolle-Musigny | Hubert Ligner 2001 64,00
Chambolle-Musigny | Comte de Vogüe 2000 143,00 Chambolle-Musigny | Comte de Vogüe 2000 143,00
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru | Domaine Dugat-Py 2006 286,00 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru | Geantet-Pansiot 2005 116,00 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru | Fery-Meunier 2000 111,00
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru | Geantet-Pansiot 1999 164,00 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru | Joseph Drouhin 1990 119,00
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru | Domaine des Lambrays 2000 98,00
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 2002 199,00 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru | Domaine Armand Rousseau 2000 109,00
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru | Ponsot 2000 163,00 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru | Michel & Fils Magnien 1996 96,00
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru | David Duband 2005 196,00 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru | Jean-Jacques Confuron 2005 197,00 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru | Domaine Méo Camuzet 2004 143,00 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru | Domaine Méo Camuzet 2004 143,00
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru "Le Grand Maupertui" | Domaine Anne Gros 2000 145,00 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru | Domaine Jean Grivot 2000 108,00
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru | Denis Mortet 1995 268,00 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru | Domaine Jacques Prieur 1964 188,00
Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru | Domaine Vincent Girardin 2000 111,00
Côte de Nuits-Villages "Les Vignottes" | Jean-Jacques Confuron 2001 47,00
Clos de Vougeot ACA very famous Grand Cru vineyard located in the commune of Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits district of France's Burgundy region. The Cistercian monks first planted
portions of the vineyard in the twelfth century, adding to it during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. Its 125 walled acres make it the largest single vineyard in the Côte d’or. Only red wines from Pinot Noir grapes are produced. Although Clos de Vougeot's reputation has been stellar in the past, today the wines can vary considerably-choosing a wine from this vineyard isn't easy. Clos de Vougeot is often used as the example of Burgundy's fragmented ownership patterns. There are approximately eighty
owners of individual parcels within Clos de Vougeot, and the location of the parcels within the vineyard have an impact on the quality of the wine. The upper portion of the vineyard is capable of producing the best wines, followed by the middle section. While the lower portion has poor drainage and is the least effective land, better producers can coax excellent wines out of it. Conversely, there are examples of less-than-impressive wines from the upper section. The bottom line is that choosing a good Clos de
Vougeot wine requires knowledge of both the producer and the vineyard parcel.
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France red winesÉchézeaux Grand Cru | Emmanuel Rouget 2006 180,00
Échézeaux Grand Cru | David Duband 2005 124,00 Échézeaux Grand Cru | Domaine Anne Gros 2005 116,00
Échézeaux Grand Cru | Robert Arnoux 2005 419,00 Échézeaux Grand Cru | Henri Jayer 1995 2.619,00 Échézeaux Grand Cru | Henri Jayer 1994 1.721,00 Échézeaux Grand Cru | Henri Jayer 1992 1.871,00 Échézeaux Grand Cru | Henri Jayer 1990 2.993,00
Échézeaux Grand Cru | Domaine de La Romanée-Conti 1971 1.123,00
Grands Échézeaux Grand Cru | Domaine de La Romanée-Conti 1988 786,00
Grands-Echézeaux ACA prestigious Grand Cru. Although it's often grouped with the famous grands crus of the neighboring village of Vosne-Romanée, Grand Echézeaux is
physically located in the village of Flagey-Echézeaux. It consists of 22.6 acres, all planted with Pinot Noir grapes. Grands-Echézeaux red wines don't quite have the acclaim of some of the neighboring grands crus (such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg), but some wine lovers think that makes them a relative bargain. The wines can be very rich and full-bodied, with concentrated aromas and flavors. Grands-Echézeaux AC wines are generally
superior to those from the neighboring grand cru, Echézeaux.
Gevrey-Chambertin ACThis village is in the northern part (the Côte de Nuits) of the Côte d’Or district. It's one of the larger villages in this acclaimed area and contains approximately 1,460
vineyard acres, all focused on producing red wines from Pinot Noir grapes. At the top quality level are the village's nine Grand Cru vineyards-Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos De Bèze, Chapelle-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin, And Ruchottes-Chambertin. The Chambertin grand cru is so famous that the village, formerly called simply Gevrey, added Chambertin to its name in 1847. Following the grands crus in descending order of quality are the Premier Cru vineyards, which are followed by the Gevry-Chambertin AC and then the Côte de Nuits AC. Several premiers crus are thought to deserve grand cru status (if there's ever a reevaluation) including Clos Saint-Jacques, Combe aux Moines, Les Cazetiers, and Les Verroilles. As with much of Burgundy, top producers from premier cru vineyards often turn out better wines than the less accomplished winemakers from grand cru vineyards. In sharp contrast to
the highly rated red wines from the large grouping of grands crus and premiers crus, some critics think that, of all the Côte d'Or villages, Gevrey-Chambertin AC produces wines that are the most widely varying in quality.
La Romanée Grand Cru | Père & Fils Bouchard 1968 483,00
Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru | Domaine Jean Trapet 2004 99,00 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru | Domaine Jean Trapet 2000 99,00
Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Chaboeufs" | David Duband 2005 110,00
Grands-Echézeaux ACA prestigious Grand Cru. Although it's often grouped with the famous grands crus of the neighboring village of Vosne-Romanée, Grand Echézeaux is
physically located in the village of Flagey-Echézeaux. It consists of 22.6 acres, all planted with Pinot Noir grapes. Grands-Echézeaux red wines don't quite have the acclaim of some of the neighboring grands crus (such as Romanée-Conti, La Tâche, and Richebourg), but some wine lovers think that makes them a relative bargain. The wines can be very rich and full-bodied, with concentrated aromas and flavors. Grands-Echézeaux AC wines are generally
superior to those from the neighboring grand cru, Echézeaux.
Gevrey-Chambertin ACThis village is in the northern part (the Côte de Nuits) of the Côte d’Or district. It's one of the larger villages in this acclaimed area and contains approximately 1,460
vineyard acres, all focused on producing red wines from Pinot Noir grapes. At the top quality level are the village's nine Grand Cru vineyards-Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos De Bèze, Chapelle-Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Griotte-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin, Mazis-Chambertin, Mazoyères-Chambertin, And Ruchottes-Chambertin. The Chambertin grand cru is so famous that the village, formerly called simply Gevrey, added Chambertin to its name in 1847. Following the grands crus in descending order of quality are the Premier Cru vineyards, which are followed by the Gevry-Chambertin AC and then the Côte de Nuits AC. Several premiers crus are thought to deserve grand cru status (if there's ever a reevaluation) including Clos Saint-Jacques, Combe aux Moines, Les Cazetiers, and Les Verroilles. As with much of Burgundy, top producers from premier cru vineyards often turn out better wines than the less accomplished winemakers from grand cru vineyards. In sharp contrast to
the highly rated red wines from the large grouping of grands crus and premiers crus, some critics think that, of all the Côte d'Or villages, Gevrey-Chambertin AC produces wines that are the most widely varying in quality.
Recioto della Valpolicella | Tommaso Bussola 2004 43,00 50clRecioto della Valpolicella | Tommaso Bussola 2001 93,00 50cl
Recioto della Valpolicella | Giuseppe Quintarelli 1993 143,00 37,5clRecioto della Valpolicella | Bertani 1964 159,00
Recioto della Valpolicella These wines are made primarily from the red Corvina grape, but also with Rondinella, Molinara, and others. They are not like other Valpolicella wines because of the special process that Recioto wines go through, such as the use of semi-dried grapes. The Recioto della Valpolicella, with its cherry and plum flavors, can be sweet and
Falanghina
Campania
Falanghina "Eleusi" | Villa Matilde 1999 32,00 37,5cl
Garganega
Veneto
I Capitelli | Roberto Anselmi 2003 28,00 37,5clRecioto | La Biancara - Angiolino Maule 2002 37,00 50cl
Recioto della Valpolicella These wines are made primarily from the red Corvina grape, but also with Rondinella, Molinara, and others. They are not like other Valpolicella wines because of the special process that Recioto wines go through, such as the use of semi-dried grapes. The Recioto della Valpolicella, with its cherry and plum flavors, can be sweet and
quite pleasant. The Recioto della Valpolicella Amarone (also called Amarone della Valpolicella) is the dry version, which is essentially the same as the sweet except that it's allowed to ferment fully. It too can be quite good, with similar flavors but a bittersweet essence.
Recioto | La Biancara - Angiolino Maule 2002 37,00 50cl
Vin SantoThe wine is made by drying grapes either by hanging them up or by laying them on trays in airy rooms or barns. After 3 or 4 months the semidried grapes are full of
concentrated sugars and flavours. They're pressed and then fermented in small oak or chestnut barrels (called caratelli), which contain a small amount of madre-thick wine left from the prior year. The wine is kept in these barrels for 2 to 3-sometimes as long as 6-years. The barrels, which are not completely full, are exposed to varying
temperatures-hot in the summer, cool in the winter. This oxidation treatment is part of the aging process and produces wine with a characteristic nutty-caramel flavour and a deep golden color.
Vespaiolo - Tocai - Garganega
Veneto
Acininobili | Maculan 1998 62,00 37,5cl
Zibibbo
Sicilia
Passito di Pantelleria "Ben Ryé" | Donnafugata 2006 37,00 37,5cl
Château d'Yquem When the wines of Sauternes were ranked in the Classification of 1855, one wine, Château d'Yquem, stood out from all the rest. It was elevated to a class all by itself-known variously as Premier Grand Cru, Grand Premier Cru, and Premier Cru Supérieur. Although Château d'Yquem is allowed to label its wines "Premier Grand Cru Classé," it doesn't. Today, this Château undisputedly still makes the best wines in the area, and some feel in all of Bordeaux (including the red wines). In addition to Château d'Yquem's microclimate, it's the meticulous selection process that occurs every step of the way that makes these wines so great. If the grapes aren't perfectly ripe, they simply aren't picked. This necessitates multiple passes through the vineyards-up to ten to twelve times during
some vintages. In difficult years the picking process itself can take 8 to 9 weeks. If the picked grapes aren't of high enough quality, they're rejected. Even after the wines have been made and aged in oak, some barrels may be rejected before finishing the wines. In a few years-like 1978 and 1979-over 60 percent
of the wine was rejected as unsuitable. Some vintages (1964, 1972, and 1974, for example) were rejected totally, and no Château d'Yquem wine was produced at all. Rejected wines are sold to other vintners. Château d'Yquem declares that, because of this selective process, only one glass of wine per vine is
1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 2003 158,00 37,5cl1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1999 262,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1997 322,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1997 681,00 150cl1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1997 1.497,00 300cl1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1997 3.142,00 600cl1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1986 404,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1984 225,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1984 921,00 300cl1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1982 299,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1981 300,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1980 386,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1975 1.571,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1967 1.422,00
Château d'Yquem When the wines of Sauternes were ranked in the Classification of 1855, one wine, Château d'Yquem, stood out from all the rest. It was elevated to a class all by itself-known variously as Premier Grand Cru, Grand Premier Cru, and Premier Cru Supérieur. Although Château d'Yquem is allowed to label its wines "Premier Grand Cru Classé," it doesn't. Today, this Château undisputedly still makes the best wines in the area, and some feel in all of Bordeaux (including the red wines). In addition to Château d'Yquem's microclimate, it's the meticulous selection process that occurs every step of the way that makes these wines so great. If the grapes aren't perfectly ripe, they simply aren't picked. This necessitates multiple passes through the vineyards-up to ten to twelve times during
some vintages. In difficult years the picking process itself can take 8 to 9 weeks. If the picked grapes aren't of high enough quality, they're rejected. Even after the wines have been made and aged in oak, some barrels may be rejected before finishing the wines. In a few years-like 1978 and 1979-over 60 percent
of the wine was rejected as unsuitable. Some vintages (1964, 1972, and 1974, for example) were rejected totally, and no Château d'Yquem wine was produced at all. Rejected wines are sold to other vintners. Château d'Yquem declares that, because of this selective process, only one glass of wine per vine is
produced. One consequence of this careful selection is that the wines are very expensive. Although Château d'Yquem has about 250 acres of vineyards, annual production is only 5,000 to 6,000 cases of sweet Sauternes AC wines. The grapes used are approximately 80 percent Sémillon and 20 percent
1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1967 1.422,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1955 1.538,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1954 1.123,00
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France sweet wines1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1953 1.323,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1950 1.492,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1949 1.814,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1946 1.630,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1944 1.951,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1942 1.414,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1940 1.214,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1939 1.336,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1937 6.329,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1935 3.075,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1934 4.026,00 1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1914 2.245,00
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1er Cru Classé Supérieur, Sauternes | Château d' Yquem 1914 2.245,00
Sauternes | Château La Tour des Remparts 2005 37,00 Clos Dady 2004 53,00
2ème Cru Classé, Sauternes | Château Doisy-Daëne 2001 83,00 150cl2ème Cru Classé, Sauternes | Château Doisy-Daëne 2001 211,00 300cl2ème Cru Classé, Sauternes | Château Doisy-Daëne 2001 398,00 600cl
1er Cru Classé | Château Rieussec 1997 100,00 1er Cru Classé, Barsac | Château Climens 1997 109,00
Château Cantegril 1994 105,00 1er Cru Classé | Château Suduiraut 1989 142,00
1er Cru Classé, Barsac | Château Climens 1988 168,00 1er Cru Classé | Château Suduiraut 1985 1.340,00 600cl
Château Raymond Lafon 1985 1.911,00 600cl1er Cru Classé | Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 1983 102,00
Sauternes ACFamous appellation that produces some of the most outstanding sweet wines in the world. The Sauternes AC lies within the Graves district of France's Bordeaux region, approximately 25 miles southeast of the city of Bordeaux. The designated area includes the five communes of Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac, and
Cru Bourgeois "Crème de Tête" | Château Gilette 1978 221,00 Cru Bourgeois "Crème de Tête" | Château Gilette 1976 164,00 Cru Bourgeois "Crème de Tête" | Château Gilette 1971 225,00 Cru Bourgeois "Crème de Tête" | Château Gilette 1970 244,00 Cru Bourgeois "Crème de Tête" | Château Gilette 1952 324,00 Cru Bourgeois "Crème de Tête" | Château Gilette 1949 769,00
Sauternes ACFamous appellation that produces some of the most outstanding sweet wines in the world. The Sauternes AC lies within the Graves district of France's Bordeaux region, approximately 25 miles southeast of the city of Bordeaux. The designated area includes the five communes of Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac, and
Sauternes. Barsac is unusual in that it has its own appellation and its wines can be labeled either Barsac ac or Sauternes AC; however, none of the other wines can be labeled Barsac AC. The dominant grape in Sauternes is Sémillon, although the final blend generally includes some Sauvignon Blanc and, occasionally, small amounts
of Muscadelle. In good vintages, this appellation is the lucky recipient of the right climatic conditions to infect the grapes with botrytis cinerea. This beneficial mold causes the grapes to shrivel, leaving sugar-laden fruit full of rich, concentrated flavors. Botrytis cinerea doesn't always develop and, when it does, it's sometimes very late, rewarding only those daring vineyard owners who haven't picked their grapes (but who have risked losing the entire crop due to inclement weather). The best Sauternes wines come from low-yielding vines that have been hand-picked (some as many as twelve separate times) to ensure that the grapes are not culled before
reaching the perfect degree of required ripeness. The resulting classic Sauternes wine is rich and sweet-the botrytis cinerea contributes a desirable honeyed and complex nature to both the aroma and flavor. Châteaus don't produce sweet Sauternes AC wines every vintage. If the grapes do not progress properly-through suitable ripening
and botrytis infection-a Château may make fully dry wines and sell them as bordeaux ac or bordeaux supérier ac wines. Some Sauternes properties started using cryoextraction in the late 1980s in an effort to produce good sweet wines from poorer vintages. The Sauternes Châteaus were ranked in the classification of 1855. Château d'yquem was elevated to a class all by itself-known variously as premier grand cru, grand premier cru, and premier cru superieur-and is allowed to put premier grand cru classé on its label (although it doesn't). It undisputedly makes the best wines in the area and some feel they're the best in all Bordeaux. The
classification also named eleven premiers crus and fifteen deuxièmes crus. Some of the other Châteaus producing marvelous wines are Climens, Coutet, Guiraud, Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Rabaud-Promis, Rayne-Vigneau, Raymond-Lafon, Rieussec, Suduiraut, and La Tour Blanche.
Cru Bourgeois "Crème de Tête" | Château Gilette 1949 769,00
Late harvestA wine term referring to wines made from grapes picked toward the end of the harvest (usually late fall) when they are very ripe. Such grapes have a higher sugar content minimum of 24° Brix/Babo (Each degree Brix is equavalent to 1 gram of sugar per 100 grams of
grape juice), particularly if they've been infected with Botrytis Cinerea, a desirable fungus that shrivels the grape and thereby concentrates the sugar. The terms Select Late Harvest and Special Select Late Harvest refer to wines made from grapes picked with higher sugar-content minimums-28° and 35° Brix, respectively. A high Brix measurement can translate to a sweet wine, to a wine that's high in alcohol, or to one with both characteristics. Generally, Select Late Harvest and Special Select Late harvest wines have a residual sugar content, some ranging as high as 28 percent. Late harvest wines are noted for their rich, deep, honeyed flavors and are customarily served
after the main course, often with dessert or with cheeses such as Roquefort. The most popular grapes used for these dessert wines are
Residual sugarThe natural grape sugar that is either unfermented at the end of the fermentation process or added back into the wine, as with adosage added to a sparkling wine. In some cases there is so much natural sugar that fermentation can't complete its process, as is the case with some dessert wines like Germany's trokenbeerenauslese. In other instances, fermentation is purposefully arrested by adding a soupçon of sulphur dioxide, which inhibits the yeast, or by adding alcohol (as is done with fortified wines), which raises
the alcohol to a level (15 to 16 percent) above which the yeast cannot work.
Sauternes ACFamous appellation that produces some of the most outstanding sweet wines in the world. The Sauternes AC lies within the Graves district of France's Bordeaux region, approximately 25 miles southeast of the city of Bordeaux. The designated area includes the five communes of Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac, and
Sauternes. Barsac is unusual in that it has its own appellation and its wines can be labeled either Barsac ac or Sauternes AC; however, none of the other wines can be labeled Barsac AC. The dominant grape in Sauternes is Sémillon, although the final blend generally includes some Sauvignon Blanc and, occasionally, small amounts
of Muscadelle. In good vintages, this appellation is the lucky recipient of the right climatic conditions to infect the grapes with botrytis cinerea. This beneficial mold causes the grapes to shrivel, leaving sugar-laden fruit full of rich, concentrated flavors. Botrytis cinerea doesn't always develop and, when it does, it's sometimes very late, rewarding only those daring vineyard owners who haven't picked their grapes (but who have risked losing the entire crop due to inclement weather). The best Sauternes wines come from low-yielding vines that have been hand-picked (some as many as twelve separate times) to ensure that the grapes are not culled before
reaching the perfect degree of required ripeness. The resulting classic Sauternes wine is rich and sweet-the botrytis cinerea contributes a desirable honeyed and complex nature to both the aroma and flavor. Châteaus don't produce sweet Sauternes AC wines every vintage. If the grapes do not progress properly-through suitable ripening
and botrytis infection-a Château may make fully dry wines and sell them as bordeaux ac or bordeaux supérier ac wines. Some Sauternes properties started using cryoextraction in the late 1980s in an effort to produce good sweet wines from poorer vintages. The Sauternes Châteaus were ranked in the classification of 1855. Château d'yquem was elevated to a class all by itself-known variously as premier grand cru, grand premier cru, and premier cru superieur-and is allowed to put premier grand cru classé on its label (although it doesn't). It undisputedly makes the best wines in the area and some feel they're the best in all Bordeaux. The
classification also named eleven premiers crus and fifteen deuxièmes crus. Some of the other Châteaus producing marvelous wines are Climens, Coutet, Guiraud, Lafaurie-Peyraguey, Rabaud-Promis, Rayne-Vigneau, Raymond-Lafon, Rieussec, Suduiraut, and La Tour Blanche.
Riesling Beerenauslese "Niersteiner Oelberg" | Louis Guntrum 1995 49,00 37,5cl
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International sweet wines Scheurebe
Rheinhessen
Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese "Oppenheimer Herrenberg" | Louis Guntrum 1999 109,00 37,5cl
Traminer
Nahe
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Burg Layer Schloßberg Traminer "feine Spätlese halbtrocken" | Schloßgut Diel 1969 56,00
Portugal
Bastardo - Tinta Barroca - Tinta Roriz
PortoA sweet fortified wine most often served after a meal. Port originated in northern Portugal's Douro Valley and the best ports
still come from that area. The name port derives from the fact that these wines are shipped out of the Portugese city of Oporto and, in fact, such wines (true ports) are labeled Porto rather than port. Today there's a specific demarcated region (Port
DOC) in the Douro Valley. This region has established rules for producing quality port wines. To make port, a neutral grape alcohol is added to the wine partway through fermentation. This stops the fermentation process while the wine still has
plenty of natural sweetness (9 to 10 percent residual sugar) and boosts the alcohol level to 18 to 20 percent. The wines are then generally shipped from the Douro Valley across the river to the town of Vila Nova de Gaia, which is replete with lodges
(warehouses) for aging the wines. Wines left to age in the Douro often develop what's called the Douro bake, a baked character that's a result of the hotter climate there. Although there are many types of port wine (which can make labels
confusing), there are four basic categories-vintage, ruby, tawny, and white. Vintage ports are regarded by many as the best; they're also the most expensive.
Bastardo - Tinta Barroca - Tinta Roriz Touriga Francesa - Touriga Nacional
Douro
Port 20 | Graham's 62,00 Vintage Port | Niepoort 2000 115,00 Vintage Port | Warre's 2000 123,00 Vintage Port | Warre's 2000 69,00 37,5cl
Vintage Port | Graham's 1997 122,00 Vintage Port | Taylor 1997 104,00 Vintage Port | Warre's 1994 71,00 37,5cl