Maculan
Maculan Brentino Veneto IGT 2016
A Bordeaux-inspired blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (usually 55% and 45% respectively) harvested manually from estate vineyards and fermented in... temp-controlled stain-less steel with regular punch-downs. An über-classic Bordeaux blend, elegant and juicy at the same time, and offering aromas of ripe berry and cherry, followed by notes of fresh spices and light toast. Finishes dry, with balanced acidity and firm tannins. Perfect for pastas with wild boar ragout, or roasted game.
$15.99In StockBosco Del Merlo
This Prosecco Millesimato DOC is a blend of mostly Glera with a touch of Pinot Grigio which are harvested early in the day in order preserve its aromatic characteristics. A lovely golden,... scintillating color with gorgeous fine bubbles in the glass, the Millesimato brings succulent apples and pears to your palate. This wine’s fresh acidity and its superior balance makes it one of the very best Prosecco’s we have ever tasted. What a little super star!
$17.99In StockBosco Del Merlo
Bright pink and demanding attention, this Prosecco DOC Brut Rose’ is a blend of Glera again, but this time, like a dark twin, boasts 15% Pinot Nero from a low density vineyard to increase intensity... of color and aroma. This wine is an explosion of blue and red fruits layered with violets and roses. Anyone who seldom drinks Rose bubbles will be impressed! As an added bonus, Bosco del Marlo is all about sustainability and taking care of the land and its inhabitants, so the company donates part of their profits to support the fight against breast cancer and those who suffer from this condition.
$17.99In StockTommaso Bussola
Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Ca' del Laito 2018
Though the grapes for this wine come from a number of vineyards, it gets its name from the Ca’ del Laito vineyard, which sits on a... ridge directly above Quintarelli. Bold, rich, and surprisingly complex, the 2018 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Ca' del Laito explodes with juicy cherries and berries, balsamic herbs, underbrush, warm earth, and sprinklings of potpourri and cocoa. A ripasso wine, this Valpolicella “passes” through the lees of the estate’s classic Amarone, adding intensity, polish, and finesse. An absolute bang for the buck!
$29.95In StockTommaso Bussola
Tommaso Bussola TB Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2016
Tommaso uses the appassimento method for about half of the grapes in its TB Valpolicella Superiore, where the grapes partially dry before... pressing to concentrate their flavors and texture. This 2016 TB Valpolicella is a knockout — crisp cherries and lush berries wrap around a core of savory herbs, warm baking spices, mocha, and touches of burnt sugar and chalky minerals. Nimble and silky, this wine shows sneaky power as it unfolds on the palate to a lingering, rich finish. Enjoyable now with aerations, it’ll be even better in a few years.
$49.99In StockDal Forno Romano
Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2014
In the challenging 2014 vintage, Dal Forno opted against making any Amarone and decided to focus on its Valpolicella Superiore. This stunning,... complex wine shows the wisdom of that choice! Oscillating between sweet cherries and tart blackberries, bright acidity and intense dry extract, juicy fruits and savory underpinnings, this wine is a marvel. Notes of cigar wrapper, licorice, Christmas cake, chocolate and game ebb and flow. This broad-shouldered beauty is nimble and powerful — an absolute must that will drink for decades.
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Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2015
Massive, soaring, bold, and stunning, Dal Forno’s 2015 Valpolicella Superiore is a knockout. Sumptuous cherries, rich plums, and brambly berries... are framed by underbrush, dark chocolate, violet petals, woodsmoke, exotic spices, and tarry earth in this thrilling wine. This finely tannic wine has structure for years, but its inner sweetness and compelling juiciness make you want to drink it right now, which you can with plenty of aeration. Patient wine-lovers will also be rewarded for years and years to come!
$119.00Pre-ArrivalDal Forno Romano
Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2012
Dal Forno’s hedonistic, long-aging Valpolicella Superiore may not be for everyone, but the 2012 aims to change that. This is one seriously... enjoyable, heady wine that brims with red and black fruits, pipe tobacco, crushed hazelnuts, peppery spices, leather, and melted chocolate. Vibrant acidity carries the substantial dry extract and chewy tannins into a long, lingering and very satisfying finish.
$119.00Pre-ArrivalDal Forno Romano
Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2003
Two decades of age have polished Dal Forno’s big, broad-shouldered 2003 Valpolicella Superiore to a glossy, sophisticated sheen. This wine keeps... its fistfuls of super-ripe cherries, berries, and plums, but now they’re impeccably balanced with sweet, chewy tannins, and elegant, lively acidity. Savory notes of coffee, bitter chocolate, tarry earth, forest floor, and baking spices underpin the sweet fruits in this monumental, beautifully structured wine.
$129.00Pre-ArrivalDal Forno Romano
Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2008
Upon release, this 2008 Valpolicella Superiore received heaps of praise for its intensity, kaleidoscopic palate, and relative early... approachability. Now with fifteen years of maturity, this wine is firing on all cylinders — it’s a true “baby Amarone”! Gobs of inky black fruits and crisp red berries are wrapped with melted chocolate, woodsmoke, peppery spices, forest floor, coffee beans, and leather in this bewitching wine. Firm, chewy tannins, electric acidity, and loads of dry extract harmonize wonderfully in this long-aging blockbuster wine.
$129.00Pre-ArrivalDal Forno Romano
Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2010
The 2010 Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore (the name changed to include Monte Lodoletta with this vintage) marries richness with detail, power with... finesse, and immediate enjoyability with longevity — this wine has it all! Now at more than 13 years of age, this wine remains incredibly youthful and vibrant. Layers and layers of black cherries, blackberries, and plums mingle with saddle leather, licorice, balsamic herbs, smoked game, cigar box, and olive tapenade. Dusty, fine tannins balance beautifully with bright acidity in this superb, deeply enjoyable wine.
$129.00Pre-ArrivalDal Forno Romano
Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2004
This massive, inky-dark 2004 Valpolicella Superiore explodes from the glass with a shower of cassis, ripe plums, wild berries and secondary notes... of balsamic herbs, cigar wrapper, dark chocolate, spice, and espresso. Tannins feel firm and chewy, suggesting that even with almost two decades of age, this wine is only now creeping into its drinking window, and it has decades ahead of it. This intense wine is nonetheless detailed and finessed — it just needs more time in the cellar or abundant aeration for true enjoyment.
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