CALDORA: CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS

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Innovative vineyard management, modern practices, and state-of-the-art facilities combine at Caldora to bring about a new dimension on the classic wines of Abruzzo. The fruit is hand-picked from special hillside locations and nurtured through the vinification process resulting in red and white wines which are the best representation of the area, and exceptional value for the consumer.

COLLEPAGLIA: GREAT EXPECTATIONS

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The estate is named for the gentle hill Colle di Paglia which means hill of straw. The shape of the hill resembles the rounded hay stacks which dot the fields in the heart of Marche. Collepaglia is the Angelini Group’s first foray into the wine world, when, in the 1950’s, Francesco Angelini (grandfather of the current owner) played a significant role in establishing Verdicchio as one of the first Italian wines to be successfully exported. He is also credited with introducing the familiar amphora shaped bottle so closely linked to Verdicchio. Proud of these origins, the family has retained significant land and vineyard holdings in the area. The soil is dominated by massive sand layers and the sun exposure and influence of the Adriatic make for perfect conditions to produce the best Verdicchio.

CUSUMANO: BRIGHT STARS OF SICILY

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Brothers Diego and Alberto Cusumano are on the forefront of innovation with their farming practices and wine making methods. Continually working to tame the vineyards and understand the microclimates, they carefully select grapes from three different estates, some at an altitude of over 2,000 feet above sea level. From this fruit they coax a bright explosion of flavor, the ultimate expression of Sicily’s indigenous grapes.

DARIO COOS: ORIGINAL, AUTHENTIC RAMANDOLO

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For five generations, the Coos family has guarded the traditions of farming and winemaking on the hills of Ramandolo in the north eastern part of Friuli. With hand-picked, estate grown fruit the family produces wines that capture and retain the character of the area. Original, authentic Ramandolo.

FEUDI DI SAN MARZANO: MODERN ANTIQUITY

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In this ancient and historic part of southern Italy, the hot sun radiates desert like heat. Situated between the Ionian and Adriatic seas, the land, almost reluctantly, bears gnarled vines like small twisted trees. These tortured vines yield grapes that through modern, state of the art methods, produce a fresh and vibrant style of wine.

LUNGAROTTI: EXPRESSIONS OF UMBRIA

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Torre di Gianno, Rubesco, Vigna Monticchio. These unique and proprietary wines capture the strength and beauty of the Umbrian landscape. The wines have excellent structure and balance and are as integral to the region as is the food and rich history of wine beautifully represented in their Wine Museum.

NINO FRANCO: PROSECCO STYLE

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There is a distinctive style about this prosecco, reflective of the man who makes it. Classic, meticulous, refined. Great care is given to tending the vineyards in order to make the best possible still wines that become superior sparkling wines. Because of the recent changes in the region that have introduced Prosecco as a DOC (a new appellation), all of the Nino Franco wines are actually DOCG—the highest appellation designation. This is truly a prosecco that turns the ordinary into something stylish.

PUIATTI: FRIULI INNOVATIONS

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Puiatti stands out in a forward thinking wine region as a true innovator. His father's "Metodo Puiatti" has dominated white wine making techniques for decades. His un-oaked wines are fresh and full of fruit, and improve over time in the bottle.

SAN LEONINO: CRAFTED CLASSICO

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Vineyard management is the hallmark of the success of San Leonino’s Chianti Classico wines. Starting with a recent high-density replanting of the vineyards, strict management is enforced to lower yields per plant and produce higher quality grapes. The result is rich, lush wines that represent the very best of Classico.

TRE ROSE: HEART AND SOUL OF MONTEPULCIANO

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Located on the slopes of Montepulciano, Tre Rose (Three Roses) is literally situated in the heart of the area most suited to the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. While remaining true to the traditional expression of this wine, Tre Rose leads the way in producing some of the area’s more innovative examples of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. This progressive spirit and respect for tradition truly make Tre Rose the heart and soul of Montepulciano.

TUTTOBENE: ANYTIME WINE

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As the name suggests, with this wine everything is fine. Fresh and balanced, these white and red blends can capture a “Tuscan moment” as easily as they pair with good, simple ingredients at mealtime. Wine made for anytime.

VAL DI SUGA: BRUNELLO'S PERFECT BALANCE

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With vineyards situated on different sides of the hill of Montalcino, including the famed Spuntali vineyard on the south-west slope, Val di Suga owns 120 hectares of which 55 are under vine. Over the years they have identified the best parcels of land most suitable for the expression of Sangiovese Grosso. Their ability to use fruit from three different zones allows them to produce wines of great balance and harmony, which are a credit to this storied region.

VESEVO: CRITICAL PLANTING, THOUGHTFUL WINEMAKING

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Grape growing and wine production has taken place in Campania since before the time of Homer, interrupted only be the eruption of Mount Vesuvio. Over time, the lava crumbled leaving fertile, mineral rich soil in its place. Vesevo, named after the famed volcano, has carefully chosen vineyard areas and is equally careful about when they harvest. Experience and modern techniques make the most of what this ancient land has to offer.

VILLA DEL BORGO: ESTATE GROWN, A STATEMENT OF VALUE

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Straddling the Tagliamento river that splits Friuli, lie the estates that produce arguably some of the best value wines available. Produced by Forchir, Villa del Borgo is a proprietary label for the US market and provides estate grown wine of exceptional quality at a price that is uncommonly within reach for the mainstream consumer. The wines are fresh and rich, full of fruit and have no oak aging.