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Domaine Abbatucci Cuvée Faustine Corse Ajaccio 2010, Ajaccio, Corse, France   750 mL  $28.85. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pinot Bianco Alois Lageder Sudtirol Alto Adige 2012, Alto Adige o dell'Alto Adige, TrentinoAlto Adige, Italy   750 mL  $21.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Prosecco Ruffino Sparkling Wine, Venezia, Veneto, Italy  467811 11%  750 mL  $20.00. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Chardonnay Jermann Venezia Giulia i.g.t. 2012, Venezia Giulia, Friuli Veneto, Italy  13.50% XD 750 mL  $42.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Chardonnay Preludio no. 1 Rivera Castel del Monte 2012, Castel del Monte, Apulia, Italy   750 mL  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Podere Castorani, Barolo Follia 2008, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2014-2029. 14% XD 750 mL  $32.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Argiolas Argiolas, Cannonau Di Sardegna 2010, Sardinia, Italy Drink: 2014-2019. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Farriato, Terre Siciliane 2010, Sicily, Italy Drink: 2014-2021. 13% XD 750 mL  $14.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta, Brunello di Montalcino 2008, Toscana, Italy Drink: 2014-2029. 15% XD 750 mL  $69.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia 11 Ornellaia Magnum (Ornellaia E Masseto) 2011, Tuscany, Italy  382515 14.50% XD 1500 mL  $520.00. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Solaia Antinori Toscana i.g.t. 2010, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy   750 mL  $246.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Umberto Cesari Riserva Di Romagna Sangiovese 2010, Emilia-Romagna D.O.C., Italy: This dark and marauding red wine displays aromas of coffee, mocha, dark chocolate and espresso on the nose followed by fleshy black plums on the palate. Umberto Cesari is considered one of Romagna's finest wine producers. He led the way with exports around the world, helping to familiarize wine lovers with the region. A muscular wine, right up to the flavour punch on the finish. Drink: 2012-2016. 33399 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. June 21, 2014 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Ca' del Bosco Cuvée Extra Brut Franciacorta Prestige 2012, Lombardy D.O.C.G., Italy Drink: 2014-2016. 105353 12.50% XD 750 mL  $41.00. March 1, 2012 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2014-2022. 356220 15% XD 750 mL  $53.95. January 11, 2017 Best Beef Wine Full Review
Cavit Moscato 2013, Italy: Honeysuckle and lime blossoms in this pretty peach sipper. Simple, straight-forward pleasure. Drink: 2013-2015. 277210 7% M 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 84/100. August 15, 2014 Full Review
Medici Ermete & Figli Medici Ermete e Figli, Concerto Lambrusco 2013, Emilie-Romagna, Italy Drink: 2014-2016. 11.90% D 750 mL  $20.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Le Volte Dell' Ornellaia 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy: Full-bodied with black fruit and mouth-watering acidity. This is the second label of the Super Tuscan producer Ornellaia. This red wine is a blend of 50% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The wine was matured for 1 year in French oak. Decant for 1 hour and enjoy with prime rib. Drink: 2014-2018. 964221 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 88/100. September 13, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review
M.G.M Mondo Del Vino, Itynera Syrah 2012, Sicily, Italy Drink: 2014-2017. 15% XD 750 mL  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Gaja, Dagromis Barolo 2008, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2014-2029. 15% XD 750 mL  $69.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Tenuta Dell'ornellaia 2011, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Dark, complex, moody and deep: this wine is for collectors (and those with trust funds). It's a spectacular vintage from one of Italy's most cult producers. This baby needs a lot more cellar time, even if you are celebrating your Google stock cash in. Restraint people. Drink: 2016-2028. 722470 14.50% XD 750 mL  $189.95 Score: 97/100. October 25, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review
Beni di Batasiolo Barolo 2010, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2014-2024. 178541 14% XD 750 mL  $36.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia Magnum (Ornellaia E Masseto) 2006, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2014-2024. 382515 14.50% XD 1500 mL  $520.00. January 1, 2015 Full Review
Argiano Di Rosso Montalcino 2012, Tuscany, Italy  08022931375110 14% MD  $24.10. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2008-2019. 413179 16% D 750 mL  $52.95. October 25, 2008 Full Review
Rapitala Catarratto/Chardonnay, IGT Terre Siciliane 2013, Sicily, Italy Drink: 2015-2018. 00613208 13% XD  $13.75. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Pomino 2013, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2015-2016. 12% XD  $19.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Iselis Argiolas Isola dei Nuraghi i.g.t. 2012, Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardaigne, Italy   750 mL  $25.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Lungarotti Rubesco Sangiovese Canaiolo Colorino 2011, Rosso Di Torgiano, Umbria D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2013-2016. 368548 13.50% XD 750 mL  $72.25. November 22, 2014 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Altesino Rosso di Montalcino 2013, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy  550079 14% XD 750 mL  $26.00. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Oltre Pio Cesare Langhe 2010, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy   750 mL  $25.60. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Solaia Antinori Toscana i.g.t. 2011, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy   750 mL  $246.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
02 Due Uve Pinot Grigio Sauvignon (Bertani ) 2014, Delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy  994913  750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2012 Full Review
Terre di Poggio Mother Zin Primitivo 2011, Tarantino, Puglia I.G.T., Italy  14% D 750 mL  $17.80. July 10, 2020 Full Review
Syrah Planeta Sicilia I.G.T. 2008, Sicile, Italy   750 mL  $38.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pinot Nero Tenuta Il Bosco Oltrepò Pavese 2011, Lombardie, Italy   750 mL  $17.75. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Elcione Vitalonga 2011, Umbria I.G.T, Italy Drink: 2014-2018. 434480 14% XD 750 mL  $18.70. June 5, 2016 Full Review
Falesco Vitiano 2013, Umbria I.G.P., Italy: The Renzo Masi name is almost hidden on the label (look for the small type under the vintage). A quaffable Italian red wine that is solid for this price point. Full-bodied, black fruit, good acidity. Drink: 2014-2016. 950204 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. April 20, 2016 Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Voliero, Rosso Di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2015-2020. 15% XD  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Le Bighe Sardinia Isole Dei Nuraghi I.G.T. 2011, Sardaigne, Italy   750 mL  $14.45. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Luretta, Gutturnio Superiore 2012, Emilie-Romagna, Italy Drink: 2015-2019. 14% XD  $20.35. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany, Italy  26044 14% D  $140.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, Tuscany, Italy  26044 14% D  $140.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 1997, Tuscany, Italy  26044 14% D  $140.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 1990, Tuscany, Italy  26044 14% D  $140.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 1977, Tuscany, Italy  26044 14% D  $140.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 1968, Tuscany, Italy  26044 14% D  $140.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Giusti Brut Asolo Prosecco Superiore, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy: The Glera grapes for Giusti Asolo Superiore Prosecco were sourced from vines planted in red clay soils. Fragrant with a lively and persistent mousse of ripe pear, apple citrus zest and fine herb flavours on the palate, chill and enjoy this zesty sparkler on its own or with a spring greens salad. Drink: 2022-2023. 16555 11.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Blange Ceretto Langhe Arneis 2014, Piémont, Italy   750 mL  $23.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bricco Rocche Prapo Ceretto Barolo 2010, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy   750 mL  $88.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ceretto Barolo Bricco Roche - Ceretto 1997 2008, Italy  14%  750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Ceretto, Barolo, Cannubi San Lorenzo 2005, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2015-2025. 15% XD. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Barolo - Ceretto Brico Rocche Brunate 1997 1999, Italy  14.50%  3000 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2001, Tuscany, Italy  26044 14% D  $140.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Barbaresco - Ceretto Bricco Asili 1997 2003, Italy  13%  750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pupillo Cyane Moscato 2010, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: Very aromatic and dry as a bone. Orange zest and dried honey. Exotic and absolutely stunning. Pair with Asian dishes. Drink: 2012-2018. 156430 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Ceretto, Moscato d'Asti 2014, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2016-2019. 5% S  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Gini La Froscà Soave Classico 2012, Soave, Veneto, Italy   750 mL  $26.85. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Montebruna Braida Barbera d'Asti 2013, Barbera d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy   750 mL  $26.05. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Canti Barbera D'asti Superiore 2011, Piémont, Italy  478941 13% XD 750 mL  $14.95. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Cantina Terre Del Barolo 2011, Piedmont DOCG, Italy: An unusually juicy and fruity Barolo with lovely fleshy dark berries, violets and some smoke. Balance and pleasant without painful tannins. Drink: 2016-2022. 264333 14% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 90/100. April 20, 2016 Full Review
Scalabrone Tenuta Guado Al Tasso Bolgheri Rosés 2015, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy   750 mL  $20.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Carpineto Rosé 2015, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2013-2015. 699934 12% XD 750 mL  $15.95. June 7, 2014 Best Value Rosé Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
La Vis Sca, Simboli Pinot Grigio 2015, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2016-2017. 12% D  $14.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Lungarotti Rubesco Riserva 2008, Umbria, Italy  51771 13% XD 750 mL  $55.00. January 1, 2016 Full Review
Paitin Barbaresco Riserva Sori 2014, Piedmont, Italy  768184 14% XD 750 mL  $151.70. January 1, 2020 Full Review
Tuscany Baricci, Rosso Di Montalcino 2017, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2020-2032. 15% XD 750 mL  $42.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Salvatore Marino Terre Siciliane Turi Rosato 2019, Sicily, Italy Drink: 2020-2023. 13% XD 750 mL  $30.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Surrau Juannisolu Sincaru Cannonau di Sardegna 2018, Sardinia, Italy Drink: 2020-2026. 14% D 750 mL  $23.00. January 1, 2017 Full Review
Massolino Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2020, Serralunga d'Alba, Italy Drink: 2021-2023. 5% M 750 mL  $13.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Viberti Giovanni Langhe Nebbiolo 2016, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2019-2028. 13% D 750 mL  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Damilano Marghe Nebbiolo 2014, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2018-2028. 576793 14.10% XD 750 mL  $23.95. May 12, 2022 Full Review
Cascina Boschetti Gomba Piemonte Moscato 2018, Piemonte, Italy Drink: 2022-2024. 6% MS 750 mL  $17.95. June 29, 2022 Full Review
Viberti Giovanni Barolo Buon Padre 2017, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2022-2026. 106542 14% D 750 mL  $36.75. July 10, 2022 Full Review
Zeni Bardolino Chiaretto Classico Rosé 2021, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2023-2026. 654996 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95. November 1, 2022 Full Review
Michele Chiarlo Rovereto Gavi 2017, PIEDMONT, Italy Drink: 2023-2023. 324459 13% D 750 mL  $18.95. November 1, 2022 Full Review
G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo 2021, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2023-2028. 14% XD 750 mL  $28.00. March 30, 2023 Full Review
Massolino Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2022, Serralunga d'Alba, Italy Drink: 2021-2023. 5% M 750 mL  $13.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pio Cesare Nebbiolo 2020, Langhe, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy: Pio Cesare 2020 is a Langhe Nebbiolo that is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with liquorice, red berry, earthy and flinty mineral flavours finishing with an orange zest twist. Tannins are fine and elegant. Enjoy now to 2030. Drink: 2023-2030. 32491 14.50% XD 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 90/100. September 9, 2023 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Casale del Giglio Cesanese 2020, Lazio I.G.T., Italy Drink: 2017-2020. 716778 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. October 14, 2023 Full Review
Farnese Casale Vecchio Montepulciano A'bruzzo 2008, Abruzzo, Italy  612788 14% XD 750 mL  $10.95. July 24, 2008 Full Review
Bolla Classico Amarone Del Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Italy: A spectacularly rich and full-bodied Italian red wine from the heart of the Amarone-producing region. Seductive aromas of black cherry, dried fig, smoke and cedar. Perfect for prime rib. Drink: 2013-2021. 491852 15.50% XD 750 mL  $36.95 Score: 92/100. September 27, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Ornellaia Tenuta Dell'ornellaia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Blend 2007, D.O.C., Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy: You bet it’s a great wine. Worth $179? Depends on what else is on your shopping list or your lifetime priorities. Great structure and balance with fleshy dark fruit and smoke. I like it but I’m too cheap to buy it. Drink: 2010-2018. 722470 14.50% XD 750 mL  $179.95 Score: 92/100. October 2, 2010 Full Review
Bertani Colection Soave 2013, Veneto, Italy  231860 12% XD 750 mL  $7.95. January 1, 2011 Full Review
Ornellaia Tenuta Dell'ornellaia 2008, D.O.C., Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: The 2008 has not yet been reviewed, however, expect excellence. Impactful, elegant Bordeaux-blend wine with aromas of Ribena juice, cedar, chocolate, Christmas cake, plum and creamy vanilla. Dry, extracted with a blast of fruit followed immediately by firm, age-worthy tannins. Medium-full bodied with a long fruit/cedar/tannin finish. This wine will be even better in 5+ years, and will last 15 or more beyond that. My note: Ka-pow! Jumps out of the glass and pulls you back in head first. This wine floods the senses with black fruit, tar, dark spices and smoke. Can you see yourself negotiating in a smoky room with someone who wants a much higher rate of interest than you expected. Have another sip. Drink: 2013-2022. 722470 14.50% XD 750 mL  $184.95 Score: 96/100. October 1, 2011 Full Review
Toscana Igt - Ornellaia Masseto 2005, Italy  14.50%  1500 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Farnese Piano del Cerro Aglianico del Vulture 2008, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata D.O.C., Italy Drink: 2011-2021. 17570 14% D 750 mL  $31.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bottega Vinai, Trentino Gewurztraminer 2011, Trentino-Alto-Adige, Italy Drink: 2014-2017. 13% D 750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Borgogno, Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2011, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2014-2024. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $39.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Principe Pallavicini, Casa Romana Rosso 2006, Lazio, Italy Drink: 2014-2030. 14% XD  $66.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Castello del Poggio Moscato d'Asti 2013, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Italy  451757 5% XD 750 mL  $18.00. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Cifra Duemani Costa Toscana i.g.t. 2012, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy   750 mL  $28.45. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bisol Talento Non Dosé Extra brut 2002, -, Italy   750 mL  $43.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Salmariano Riserva Marotti Campi Verdicchio Castelli Jesi 2010, Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi, Les Marches, Italy   750 mL  $19.90. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Coste delle Plaie Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Rosés 2013, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Abruzzo, Italy   750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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