Today is Thursday, August 28, 2008.
Every so often we get a wine that we love so much that we can't help but want to turn everyone that we can on to it. Sometimes these are well known favorites that are showing their best colors, and other times it a little tiny grape that is flying under the radar. This page was created to showcase wines that we love in both of those categories. It is also where you will find some of the best values on our list. It's like having a personal shopper.
00 "Torrione" - Petrolo Tuscany $79.00 / bottle
Complex aromas of flowers, berries, plums and aged cedar. Full-bodied, with super refined tannins and a long, long finish.
00 Notarpanaro - Taurino Puglia $42.00 / bottle
Ruby red in color with a very elegant bouquet of tobacco and licorice. On the palate the wine is rich and full-bodied displaying ripened red berries, anise and licorice.
01 Amarone - Falasco Veneto $69.00 / bottle
Vibrant aromas of wild fruits, cocoa and smoke. A very full-flavored and concentrated wine with powerful fruit flavors. However, it is also balance and refined with a rich cherry finish.
03 Primofiore - Quintarelli Veneto $86.00 / bottle
Primofiore' here meaning first press, receives treatment from the fresh Amarone to provide rich flavors of cherry, olives, spices, and oak - to be consumed young. WOW!
04 "Uva Rara" - Frecciarossa Lombardia $42.00 / bottle
Well balanced, intense, and fruity, this long lasting wine is accented with cherry notes.
04 Dolcetto di Dogliani "San Luigi" - Pecchinino Piemonte $39.00 / bottle
The color is ruby red with a flavor of raspberry, spices and ripe fruit. The palate is fresh and elegant with a pleasant finish.
04 Dolomiti Rosso "Red Rosso" - Tiefenbruner Trentino $34.00 / bottle
Equal parts Lagrein, Pinot Nero, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A fine bouquet of cherries and violets. Delicate, yet expressive, it reveals subtle toasted notes and silky tannins.
04 Nero d'Avola "Chiramonte" - Firriato Sicily $39.00 / bottle
Nose holds aromas of smoke, prunes and figs. Once in your mouth it displays flavors of cherries, woodsmoke, and green peppercorns, flavors that are buoyed up with a medium acidity and tannins
04 Rosso Toscano "Non Confuntidor" - Argiano Tuscany $44.00 / bottle
Cabernet, Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah. Rich fruit aroma of red berries and soft smoky toast. Full-bodied wine, big and rich with ripe notes of raspberry, cinnamon and plum.
05 Carignano "Buio" - Mesa Sardegna $48.00 / bottle
Ample and persistent aroma with light notes of smoky flavor typical of the wine, with a red berry fruit bouquet and ripe prunes. A pleasant reminder of geraniums in full bloom and black pepper
05 Dolcetto d'Alba - Revello Piemonte $39.00 / bottle
A deep perfumy nose. Hints of pine nut and big tannins. A tart finish which is slightly chewy. Spicy red fruits abound.
99 "La Castella" - Pecchinino Piemonte $60.00 / bottle
A deep ruby color. The nose is complex and rich, with hints candied fruit, blueberry, coffee and cocoa . Full and well- balanced body with an almond scent in the finish.
