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Red Wine by Altesino from Tuscany, Italy. Blend: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon As a result of no wood contact, this Rosso has a vibrant ruby red color and a fresh bouquet with scents of ripe forest fruits. Inviting and fragrant on the palate, it offers excellent body and sound structure. An excellent value, Rosso di Altesino is the wine of choice for pasta, white meats and semi-soft cheese.

Red Wine by Antinori from Tuscany, Italy. Extraordinary intense ruby red in color. Intensely fruity, more of cherry than cassis, with hints of toast, coffee and dark chocolate. Finely structured and complex; balanced, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Displays unmistakable varietal flavor while retaining strong regional character. Guado al Tasso, meaning literally Badger's Ford, takes its name from a common sight at the estate of Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri, where it is produced. The vineyard is at an elevation between 44 and 58 metres (145 and 190 feet) above sea-level on stony, slightly calcareous soils. Tenuta Guado al Tasso is located 60 miles southwest of Florence, near the medieval village of Bolgheri, in an area known as the Maremma. The 900 hectares (2,223 acres) estate stretches up from the shore of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the hills, and aside from extensive vineyards, also grows wheat, corn, sunflowers, tomatoes and olive trees. Guado al Tasso was first produced in 1990. All the vintages have been produced in limited quantities. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Syrah and other red grape varieties.

Red Wine by Antinori from Tuscany, Italy. Deep ruby-red in color with hints of berries and wood. Complex and elegant with tannins, yet balanced, soft and rich in extracts. 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 5% Syrah

Red Wine by Avignonesi from Tuscany, Italy. Grape varieties: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannin. This wine is ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses.

Red Wine by Avignonesi from Tuscany, Italy. Varietals: Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolino Vino Nobile is garnet red in color; its bouquet is delicate and intense, with a slight scent of violet; the taste is dry with a hint of tannin. This wine is ideal with roast and grilled meat, game and mature cheeses. The 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (mostly Prugnolo Gentile with some Canaiolo and Mammolino) presents a richer, riper expression of black cherries, licorice and smoke, in a linear, understated style, with notable purity and outstanding balance. Although delicious today, it is also quite fresh and primary. Readers who enjoy a more developed wine will want to give this Vino Nobile another year or two of bottle age. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2016. -Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. An extremely limited release produced in only favorable vintages, Excelsus is an extraordinary wine made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Each varietal is macerated and fermented for 20-25 days, then aged separately in French oak barrique for one year. They are blended, and further matured in the bottle for an additional one to two years. A densely colored, ruby-hued red with garnet tones, this austere wine offers an opulent bouquet that hints of plum, black currant and bell pepper. Excelsus complements red meats, game, rich-tasting dishes and full-flavored cheeses.

Red Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. Number 29 on Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2004! This wine shows an incredible concentration of fruit, with loads of berries and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and lots of smoky character. Goes for a long time on the finish. Always a benchmark for the region. Best after 2005. 55,000 cases made. -- Wine Spectator

Red Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. Col Di Sasso, which translates to Stony Hill, is a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes cultivated on the most rocky and impervious slopes of the Banfi estate in Montalcino, Tuscany. Typically harvested in early October, each grape variety is vinified separately. The Sangiovese imparts body, while stainless steel aged Cabernet Sauvignon adds fruit and structure. Col Di Sasso is a youthful red to be enjoyed with grilled or roasted meats, poultry, or as an ideal accompaniment to pasta with meat sauce and mildly piquant cheeses.

Red Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. Blend: 60% Sangiovese; 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot The calcareous soil and temperate micro-climate of Tuscany rewards the wine grape with unequaled fruitiness. Among the noble grape varieties that thrive here are Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Centine is a bright ruby-red youthful wine, intensely fruity with a lingering finish - a testament to its overall balance. It is an ideal companion to pasta, grilled or roasted red and white meats.

Red Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is a wine of noble origins and impressive original thinking. Made from 100% select Sangiovese clones, Rosso di Montalcino is considered Brunello's younger sibling. Rosso di Montalcino is aged less than its elder counterpart - 12 months in wood (half in French oak barrique and half in Slavonian oak casks) followed by at least 6 months in the bottle before release. It is deep ruby-red in color with a dry, round, velvety taste and generous body - characteristics similar to those desired in a great Brunello. Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is an outstanding companion to veal, red meats and cheeses.

Red Wine by Bivio from Tuscany, Italy. COMPOSITION: 65% Sangiovese, 20% Cab. Sauv., 15% Merlot ORIGIN: Sourced from highly-acclaimed vineyards in southern Tuscany, the grapes prosper in the well-draining, high altitude hills where they develop body and fullness.

Red Wine by Bootleg from Tuscany, Italy. An appealing marriage of old vine Sangiovese, Merlot and Ancellota. Sangiovese adds broad-faced, generous, marasca cherry while the Merlot is supple and round. The extremely rare, dark, intense Ancellota brings intense earthiness and terroir. Floral and opulent with cashmere tannins, hints of vanilla extract and red fruit reduction on the finish. Blend: 60% Sangiovese, 35% Merlot , 5% Ancellotta Stands alone or is perfect with steak Florentine, caprese, wild boar, duck or spicy fusion cuisines such as Thai/French.

Red Wine by Capezzana from Tuscany, Italy. Carmignano is a 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon blend aged in oak for 12 months and an additional 6 months in bottle. Its ruby red color becomes amber with age, and has an aroma that is earthy, fruity, and spicy. On the palate it is soft with dense, sweet tannins, well balanced acidity that's harmonious with both texture and body giving it a long, persistent finish, fruity with small red fruits and spicy tones.

Red Wine by Capezzana from Tuscany, Italy. This red wine is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Canaiolo that is aged in oak for 6 months and another 3 months in bottle. Its color is a purple with ruby red shades and has an aroma that is sweet, elegant and very intense and fruity with light tones of oak.

Red Wine by Col d'Orcia from Tuscany, Italy. Color: Deep ruby red Bouquet: Complex and fresh, with inviting fruit aromas balanced by oak-imparted spices. Taste: Well-structured and full-bodied, with fine tannins that promise great aging capacity. The finish is long and impressive. Serving Suggestions: An ideal companion to red meat entrees, hearty stews and assorted cheeses.

Red Wine by Col d'Orcia from Tuscany, Italy. Color: Deep ruby red with purple reflections. Bouquet: Fresh, intense aromas of ripe fruit infused with spice from the oak. Taste: Full-bodied and fruit forward, structured by supple tannins. Serving Suggestions: Well-matched with veal, pork and poultry dishes, as well as duck and goose.

Red Wine by Col d'Orcia from Tuscany, Italy. Color: Intense ruby with vivid purple reflections Bouquet: Strong aromas of spices and ripe cherries Taste: Harmonious and pleasant, with the soft and fruity aromas of the Ciliegiolo and Merlot supported by the noble structure of the Sangiovese

Red Wine by Frescobaldi from Tuscany, Italy. Blend: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot Color: Chianti Castiglioni 2005 greets the eye with a forward, purple-flecked ruby red. Aroma: The nose opens to clean aromas of black cherry over nuances of dried plum and spicy, sage-like herbs. Taste: The palate is remarkable for its balance, showing abundant but well-integrated tannins, a tasty acidity, and a finish in harmony with all its components.

Red Wine by Frescobaldi from Tuscany, Italy. 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards within the Frescobaldi estate and surrounding Tuscan areas Beautifully fruited aromas with cherry and strawberry in the lead, enriched with a spicy touch of black pepper and aromatic herbs. A tangy acidity provides juicy crispness on a palate of impressive balance. Enjoy this wine with charcuterie that is not too spicy, or with full-flavored pasta dishes.

Red Wine by La Braccesca from Tuscany, Italy. Made from a blend of 80% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Canaiolo Nero and 5% Merlot, Mammolo and Colorino and grown in varied estate vineyards in Montepulciano. The wine was vinified in stainless steel tanks, racked, and completed malolactic fermentation by the end of November. A portion of the wine was aged in 20-50 Hl barrels while a small percentage was aged in 3-year-old barrique for a total of 24 months. This Vino Nobile is deep violet in color with a very intense bouquet that highlights the wine's acidity and excellent extraction. It is beautiful, clean and very big on the palate. 88 points. Fragrant and floral with a perfumed nose of red currants and violets, medium body, a silky texture, and good persistence on the finish. It will supply another five or six years of good drinking.--Wine Advocate 4/29/05

Red Wine by La Brancaia from Tuscany, Italy. The top product of the Brancaia brand is the Brancaia IL BLU, IGT (Supertuscan), highly acclaimed by the international wine press. Since the vintage 1997, this wine has been rewarded with the TRE BICCHIERI by the Gambero Rosso / Slow Food. The Brancaia IL BLU 2001 (93 points) was quoted by Wine Spectator as a real beauty and Wine Spectator rated the vintage 98 with the high score of 94 points and concluded comments with: Brancaia is a new star. For many wine lovers all over the world, this is already a classic. 50% Sangiovese 45% Merlot 5% Cabernet Sauvignon