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 ~ South and the Islands ~

 AGLIANICO del VULTURE
D'Angelo , 2000   28.
Currants and spice lead the flavors, round and full bodied.

CANNETO
D'Angelo , 1997   35.
Very old Aglianico vines, well matured, tobacco/leather/spice.

CABERNET-CANNONAU
Tanca Farra, 1999   36.
A blend with Sardinian Grenache: hearty, spicy, full, unique.

NERO d'AVOLA
Il Moro, 2001    27.
Generous fruit, big structure, spicy layers, and Sicilian earth.

 

~ Central Italy ~

BRUNELLO
di montalcino, Casanuova di Neri, 1998   110.
Fine tannins provide a softer structure supporting ripe fruit flavors,
ready for immediate enjoyment. Power and elegance. WS92

BRUNELLO
di montalcino ,   89.
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo, 1998
Classic Brunello aromas and texture unfold into a smooth and
well-made wine, with evident class and poise. Critics rave. WS94 .

CHIANTI
Tiziano, 2002   6./   ½ lit 14.
A friendly, typically Tuscan flavor.   lit 24.

CHIANTI CLASSICO
Dievole, 2000   29.
Cherry forward classic style wine, a standard bearer of the vintage.

CHIANTI CLASSICO
Borgo Pretale, Riserva , 1998
Well made and dependable, old school Chianti.   36.

CHIANTI CLASSICO
Ruffino, Riserva Ducale , 1999
The Duke's reserve, classic style, a bit lean.   46.

CHIANTI CLASSICO
M onsanto, Il Poggio Riserva , 1993   110.
Austere old-school mode made for cellaring. Opens to classic
mature flavors & structure, rose, leather. Patience is rewarded.

CHIANTI RUFINA
Nipozzano, Riserva , 1999   40.
Great Chianti is not always ‘Classico.' Notably consistent.

MONTEPULCIANO
Citra, 2002   5.50/   ½ lit 14.
Balanced, medium body, a bit rustic.   lit 24.

NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO
Poliziano, 2000   42.
Sangiovese in graceful but powerful mode, very ripe, poised.

SAGRANTINO di MONTEFALCO
Roccaducale, Riserva , 1997   47.
Umbria 's big red, spicy and smooth, mature. Reserved oak

SANGIOVESE
Monte Antico, 2000   26.
Superb value, lightly oaked rich berry flavors, smooth finish.

~ The Northwest ~

BARBERA D'ALBA
Tre Donne, 2001   30.
Packed with dark fruit over an earthy core, develops very well.
Perfectly balanced: Barbera 101, honors level.

BARBERA D'ALBA
Silvio Grasso , 2001   33.
Full-bodied style from an understated, respected winemaker.

BARBERA D'ALBA
Villa Giada, Suri' Russ , 2001   25.
Light and easy, refreshing acidity, loves food.

BARBERA D'ASTI
Villa Fiorita, 2001   27.
Good balance between sweet fruit and acidity.

BARBARESCO
Taliano, Ad Altiora , 1999   65.
The noble Nebbiolo grape in a bold, powerful, yet silky smooth expression. Tightly packed, elegant, mint, earth, violet palate.

BARCO REALE
Capezzana, Carmignano , 2000    29.
Original Sangiovese-Cabernet blend, nice balance, rewarding.

BROCCATO
Dievole, 1999   46.
Super Tuscan of rich and smooth character, aromatic,with lots
of cherry & cassis fruit. A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON,   49.
Villa Arceno, IGT Toscana , 1999
Great vineyard, serious winemaking, primo oak, super vintage.

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
Casa Neri, 2001   8./   32.
Soft and ripe, supple cherry fruit over an earthy Tuscan core.

IL FUTURO
Il Colombaio di Cencio, I.G.T. Toscana , 1998
Sangiovese, Cabernet & Merlot in a super-ripe blend - silky tannins,
smooth oak and lively acidity.   90.

POGGIO del SASSO
Cantina di Montalcino, 1999   39.
Affordable SuperTuscan, Cherries and plums backed by
smooth tannins and spicy vanilla & clove, Slavonian oak.

PROMIS
Angelo Gaja, I.G.T. Toscana , 2001   70.
55 % Merlot, 35 % Syrah, 10 % Sangiovese, put together
by a master of Italy 's new style, riding his own Tuscan wave.

SAN GIMIGNANO ROSSO
Signano, 1999   65.
Super Tuscan Harmony: Sangiovese, 8 % Merlot & 7 % Cab.,
berry-black pepper on toasty French oak. Newly recognized.

 

~ The Northeast ~

AMARONE
Boscaini, 1998   64.
Grapes are dried for 90-120 days to make this rich, powerful wine.
Classic concentration and style from a leader, a superb vintage.

AMARONE
Righetti, Capitel de'Roari , 1998   48.
A lighter, accessible Amarone, raisiny and rich, fruit forward.

BAROLO
Ceretto, Zonchera , 1998   65.
Accessible new style, elegant and spicy, classic dusty rose and tar
on a medium bodied frame, developing after opening. RP90

BAROLO
Cavallotto Fratelli,. Bricco Boschis , 1997   89.
Ruby-garnet color, intense aromas of violet & dried fruits,
soft rich flavor on a well structured frame. Fifth generation growers.

BAROLO
Tre Donne, 1998   79.
Three sisters set out to affirm tradition in modern ways, here it is.
Fruit balancing acidity, dried violets & red berries, full and soft.

DOLCETTO di DOGLIANI
Pecchenino, Siri D'Jermu , 2001   55.
Benchmark concentration and style win awards every year.
Unfiltered fruit bomb, dark purple/blue,velvety, full-bodied. RP90

MERLOT
Concilio, Riserva , 2000   7.50/   28.
Tasteful soft fruit, smooth tannins, unfiltered, light toasty oak.

VALPOLICELLA
Bertani, Ripasso , 2000   8./   30.
Aged on the lees of big brother Amarone for extra depth.

VALSAIA
Righetti, Amarone-Cabernet , 1999   9./   38.
“Super Venetian”: elegant Cabernet spiced with raisiny Amarone.
Sleek oak, lush fruit, could be an Armani.