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Italy has some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. Etruscans and Greek settlers produced wine in the country long before the Romans started developing their own vineyards in the 2nd century BC. Roman grape-growing and winemaking was prolific and well-organized, pioneering large-scale production and storage techniques like barrel-making and bottling.

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La Montata, Bruni 54, 2010

La Montata, Bruni 54, 2010, is a true field cross of Verdicchio and Sauvignon Blanc. The story we were told is that this was an idea of Professor Bruni of Padua University. He wanted a grape that produced a wine with the flavor profile of Verdicchio and the zing of Sauvignon Blanc. So in around 1936 he planted a large field with alternating grape vines of Verdicchio and Sauvignon Blanc. After several years, nature produced a new grape variety, named Bruni 54 at the University. Unfortunately, due to several obvious reasons, nothing was really done to "push" this grape varietal and it floundered for decades.

Several years ago, the varietal was re-discovered and a consulting wine maker, Giancarlo Soverchia, convinced four of his clients to plant the Bruni 54. This is the first release from the first producer.

We are excited to be the only importers of this grape and the wine is both fun and serious.

$18.00
Price: $18.00

Gatti-Piero Moscato d'Asti, 2010

Gatti-Piero Moscato d'Austi, 2010

$18.00
Price: $18.00

Orlando Abrigo Nebbiolo Settevie 2009

Settevie - the meeting point of no fewer than seven roads - is the old name for the hamlet where the winery is located. The wine's style is contemporary: deep ruby red, with elegant aromas recalling raspberries when it is young, while after maturing in wood its bouquet becomes more balanced and refined. Opening recommended two to six years after the vintage, though it can be kept longer.

$26.50
Price: $26.50

Monti Lange l'Aura 2007

Monti Lange l'Aura 2007

$41.75
Price: $41.75

Vignamato Rosso Piceno 2007

Vignamato Rosso Piceno 2007

$30.00
Price: $30.00

Vignamato Rosolaccio 2007

Vignamato Rosolaccio 2007

$21.00
Price: $21.00

Vignamato Verdicchio Valle della Lame 2009

Vignamato Verdicchio Valle della Lame 2009

$15.75
Price: $15.75

Thomas & Geisen Bianco Sicilia Catarratto 2008

Thomas & Geisen Bianco Sicilia Catarratto 2008

$15.75
Price: $15.75

Taburni Domus Falanghina 2008

Taburni Domus Falanghina 2008

$18.75
Price: $18.75

Polenta Vespuccio Rosso Conero 2008

Polenta Vespuccio Rosso Conero 2008

$25.00
Price: $25.00

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