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Forjas del Salnés 'Leirana - Finca Genoveva' Albariño 2022
150-200 Year Old Vines!
The 2022 Leirana Finca Genoveva shows very complete, combining power and elegance, volume and length, roundness and freshness, with good ripeness, slightly higher alcohol (12.9%) and amazing freshness and acidity parameters (pH 3.12 and 8.08 grams of acidity). It should be long lived in bottle.Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate 96+ PointsExcellent! Long & fine with incredible mid-palate weight. Precise, saline & poised. A wine that will comfortable play with top end of 1er c
$98
$93ea in any 3+
$88ea in any 6+
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Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba 'Francia' 2018

Giacomo Conterno Barbera d’Alba ‘Francia’ 2018

Barbera | Serralunga d'Alba, Barolo

The 2018 Barbera d'Alba Vigna Francia is an explosion of floral, savory and mineral notes. Like the Cerretta, the Francia Barbera is quite delicate in this vintage. It has a bit darker fruit, stronger savory undertones and a touch more depth. It is a beguiling, beautifully layered wine that unfolds graciously over time.Antonio Galloni, Vinous 94 Points
$229
$222ea in any 3+
$215ea in any 6+
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Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico 2021

Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico 2021

Red Blend | Tuscany, Chianti Classico

Is it traditional Chianti Classico? No. Is it bloody good? YES!! The 2021 Chianti Classico is an elegant, gracious wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, tobacco, cinnamon and dried flowers all take shape in a decidedly delicate, understated wine from Rampolla. A model of elegance and finesse, the 2021 is showing beautifully today. There is perhaps just a touch of VA in the bouquet, but it is not especially evident. The blend is 80% Sangiovese, 16% Merlot and a dollop of Cabernet Sauvig
$75
$72ea in any 3+
$69ea in any 6+
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Terre Nere 'Le Vigne Calderara Sottana' Etna Bianco 2023
2022 NOTE: The only white ‘Grand Cru’ that Marco makes. Unlike Terre Nere's Etna Bianco DOC, which is made up of a blend of 5 white grapes, the “Vigne Niche” selection is only Carricante.Complete. Seamless, fine, delicious, flowing, complex. beautifully developed fruit with such finely textured, refreshing acidity. A great way to finish a divine set of white contrade from Marco.With a bouquet like chiseling through sheer limestone with all of the smoky and flinty nuances th
$126
$121ea in any 3+
$116ea in any 6+
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