Red Wines of Italy

The Noble Proprietary Wines

• Summus, Castello Banfi - A blend of Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Rich and full-bodied. A wine with great depth and character.

• Rocca della Macie, Sergioveto - Known for its lively ruby color and pleasant, delicate bouquet. It is smooth, dry and lively.

• Carmignano Riserva, Capezzana - Oldest and finest vineyards of Carmignano, Florence dating to 1716. The wine is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet, aged in oak. It is dry, full-bodied and elegant with black cherry overtones and great depth of flavor.

• Sassicaia, Antinori (when available) - Extremely flavorful, estate bottled Cabernet Sauvignon. Elegant and well balanced.

• Tignanello, Antinori (when available) - The prize wine from the Antinori estate. Produced from 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet. Exceptiona1, full-bodied wine. Solid structure and lingering finish.

• Sammarco, Castello dei Rampolla - Rich and voluptuous with deep flavor and complexity and a satiny finish.

• Tavernelle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castello Banfi - A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. Dry medium-full bodied, spicy and complex.

• Vigorello, San Felice - Sangiovese and Canaiolo blended. Reminiscent of ripe cherries and currants.

• Chianti Classico Riserva, "Peppoli", Antinori (when available) - Intensely rich and fragrant, complex and elegant. Velvety on the palate, medium bodied and well-balanced.

• Solaia, Antinori - Intense, finely structured fruit. Complex, well-balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese. Unmistakable varietal flavor bill with strong regional character.

• Luce - Joint venture by Robert Mondavi and Frescobaldi. A blend of Merlot and Sangiovese.

• Rubesco, Lungarotti - Italy's most distinguished red. A blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Montepulciano grapes. It is ruby red with a magnificent bouquet of black cherries, violets and spices.

• Duca Enrico, Corvo - This flavorful wine is dry, with hints of oak fruit and a long, clean finish.

• Cabreo "II Borgo", Ruffino - This spectacular deep purple red is a blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak. It is dry and velvety with great bouquet of fruit and a pleasant finish.

Tuscany

• Chianti Classico Riserva, Ducale Gold, Ruffino - A classic Tuscan. Refined and well-balanced.

• Riserva Ducale Gold, Ruffino 1956

• Rosso di Montalcino, "Centine", Castello Banfi - Delicate, medium-bodied red with an elegant, rounded finish.

• Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Geografico - Deep color matched by deep, robust flavor. Plenty of ripe black cherry fruit.

• Chianti, Ruffino - Straight forward, pleasant and forward drinking.

• Chainti Classico Riserva, "Fizzano", Rocca della Macie - Single vineyard, estate bottled Chianti. Generous, flavorful, ripe and balanced with lots of fruit.

• Chianti Classico Riserva, Brolio - From an excellent producer, Ripc fruit balanccd with new oak.

• Chianti Classico Riserva, Fattoria Monsanto - Considered by many to be the finest estate in Classico, Monsanto produces impeccable wines of balance and depth.

• Chianti Classico Riserva, Monsanto

• Chianti Classico Riserva, "II Poggio", Monsanto - The robust, flavorful crown jewel of the Monsanto estate. An exquisite example of fine, select vineyard Chianti Classico.

• Chianti Classico Riserva, Antinori - Dry, full bodied with a smooth, clean finish.

• Chianti Classico, Castello di Amma - Ruby red color with a bouquet of violets. Dry, fruity and pleasant.

• Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello Banfi - Bouquet reminiscent of violets leading to lively fruit flavors.

• Chianti Classico Riserva, Marchese Antinori - Pronounced fruit with chewy texture. Rich and full-bodied with considerable tannin and great depth of fruit.

• Santa Cristina, Antinori - Fragrant and lively. A Sangiovcse wine to be consumed in it's youthful freshness.

• Brunello di Montalcino, Caparzo - Full-bodied, dry, elegant with a beautiful bouquet of violets.

• Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Banfi - Spicy cherry, plum, oak and anise aromas and flavors that stay on through the long finish.

• Brunello di Montalcino, Geografico - An aged offering from a fine producer. Beginning to soften and grow in complexity.

• Brunello di Montalcino, Barbi, Blue Label - Seamless texture. Approaches the quality level of Red Label.

• Brunello di Montalcino, Barbi, Red Label - An outstanding dry and harmonious Brunello; pronounced bouquet.

• Brusco di Barbi - A blend of Brunello and Governo del Chianti. Rustic, big and bold.

Piedmont

• Barbaresco, "Asij", Ceretto - Classic Nebbiolo wine of finesse produced not far from Barolo.

• Barbaresco, Vietti - Depth of color and flavor. Full body, an assertive style of Barbaresco.

• Barolo, Bricco Rocche Bricco Rocche, Ceretto 1982 - The best of the best. The Ceretto style is one of elegance and a graceful balance that allows the mature flavors to show through.

• Barolo, Bricco Rocche Bricco Rocche, Ceretto 1986

• Barolo, "Zonchera", Ceretto - The "everyday" Barolo from the famous Cerettos. Deliciously dry and complex with fine Barolo characteristics.

• Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo 1993 - Lighter styled Barolo with pleasing aroma and well-balanced, lingering flavors.

• Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo 1992

• Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo 1985

• Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo 1978

• Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo 1982

• Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo 1961

• Barolo Cannubi, Marchesi di Barolo

• Barolo, Casa Vinicola Piemontese 1971 - Full-bodied red. From a very good vintage, the '71 is complex and mature.

• Barolo Special Reserve, "Candle Bottle", Villadoria - Very powerful with orange tinge in color. Beautiful bouquet of violets.

• Barolo, Villadoria

• Barolo, Borgogno - A magnificent wine with power and concentration. Full-bodied with superb aroma and depth.

• Barolo, Borgogno 1947

• Barolo, Borgogno 1952

• Barolo, Borgogno 1964

• Barolo, Borgogno 1978

• Dolcetto, "Rossana", Ceretto - From Dolcetto grapes. Unlike Barolo or Barbaresco, it is a light, fruity style of wine.

• Nebbiolo, Terre Barolo - A light, smooth wine from the grape that makes Barolo and Barbaresco.

• Spanna del Piemonte, Antonio Vallana - From the noble Nebbiolo. Medium-light style; dry, rich taste with a delicate, rich aftertaste.

• Barbera, Antonio Vallana - The most widely planted red grape in Piedmont. Fragrance is of concentrated fruit, focuscd and jammy on the palate.

• Barbera D'Alza Piana-Ceretto - Ruby-red, dry and medium-bodicd. A fragrant wine with almondy notes laced with scents of figs and dried ftuit.

• Gattinara, Riserva, Travaglini - A riserva wine with fine body and depth.

• Gattinara, Antonio Vallana - Vallana's artistry with Nebbiolo wines is broadly respected.

Veneto

• Amarone, Luigi Righetti - Dry, mcdium-full bodied with delicious fruit and a satiny finish.

• Amarone, Tommasi - Full-bodied, rich and elegant; a classic of it's kind.

• Amarone, Bertani 1967 - Full-bodied red with delicious fruit.

• Amarone, Bertani 1974

• Amarone, Bertani 1977

• Amarone, Bertani 1980

• Amarone, Bertani 1981

• Amarone, Bertani 1983

• Amarone, Bertani 1985

• Amarone, Bertani 1986

• Amarone, Bertani 1987

• Amarone, Bertani 1988

• Bardolino, Bolla - A unique light bodied wine. Aroma of nuts and herbs.

• Valpolicella, Masi

• Valpolicella, Bolla - Fruity, light-bodied and medium-dry.

• Valpolicella Classico Bertani Secco - Estate bottled Valpolicella, Concentrated with distinctive fruitiness.

Campania

• Taurasi Riserva, Mastroberardino 1982 - The noblest of southern reds is known for its bold, authoritative flavors and spicy overtones.

• Radici Riserva, Mastroberardino - Full-bodied, spicy and dry with earthy fruit and strong finish.

• Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, Mastroberardino - A dry full-bodied red with hints of fruits and violets.

Basilicata

• Aglianico del Vulture, D'Angelo - Another noble southern wine from the Aglianico grape, as is Taurasi.

Abruzzi

• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Caroso - Pleasantly dry, medium-full bodied and silky smooth.

• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Casal Thaulero - Pleasant, silky mouth feel with black cherry aromas and flavors.

• Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Zaccagnini - With vineyards near Teramo, this producer makes fine, distinctive, and rich Montepulciano.

• Montepulciano, Tollo - A signature wine; vibrant, distinctive fruit from Montepulciano blended with Sangiovese.

Emilia-Romagna

• Lambrusco, Riunite - Semi-sweet red wine; fruity bouquet, natural, festive effervescence.

Alto-Adige

• Merlot, Livio Felluga - Dry and delicate with a fruity aroma and berry-like finish.

Sicily

• Duca di Salaparuta, Corvo - The popular red wine of Sicily; rich velvety, easy to drink.