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Geografico Solemiro 2008
NZD $13.95 NZD $12.95
This is the baby of the family right from the heart of Tuscany made from Sangiovese with a small proportion of Merlot. The wine has a slightly crimson red colour with a touch of purple. On the palate the Sangiovese offers generous spiced and smokey flavours which are very well balanced by the fruity and plumy characteristics of the Merlot. This makes it a great companion to light pasta dishes, meals and your favourite BBQ. Excellent value for your money at $12.95. Drink now or keep for 2 years.
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Geografico Vernaccia 2008
NZD $18.95 NZD $17.95
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Want to enjoy a white wine gem from Tuscany that won't break the bank? Geografico Vernaccia di San Gimignano is produced in the charming multi-towered village of San Gimignano in Tuscany. This very pleasant white wine is made from 100% Vernaccia, one of Italy's native grape varietals. Geografico Vernaccia is pale yellow-gold in colour, crisp and smooth, with a nose of lemons and almonds. Dry with medium body and no oak, this food-friendly white wine offers flavours of citrus, apple, almonds and mineral notes. It is clean on the finish, with lingering fruit. Enjoy Geografico Vernaccia di San Gimignano with light pastas and specially antipasti.
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Geografico Chianti Colli Senesi 2008
NZD $19.95 NZD $18.95
A big influence in the distinction of each one is the age of the vines and the 'terroir' which literally means 'earth' or in the viticultural sense it refers to the complete growing environment of soil, altitude, climate and any other factor that may affect the life of the vine. On opening this, the flavours are tight and dry with and interesting bouquet of tarragon which hits the nose. The palate is dry and spicy with a slight acidity and a hint of saltiness. Among the array of complex flavours are stewed prunes and a strong suggestion of it being the perfect wine to serve with Parma Ham and ideal with pastas. Drink now or keep for 2-3 years.
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Geografico Chianti Classico 2004
NZD $29.95 NZD $26.95
Our latest shipment from this outstanding producer in Tuscany that most of you will be familiar with, the 2004 is a superb vintage which is starting to drink beautifully now but will also cellar. As with many Chiantis it is recommended that you open the bottle and give it plenty of air, made form 100% Sangiovese, beautifully perfumed, medium to full bodied, clean, vibrant fruit yet typical Chianti, leathery, smoky, dry fruits and great acidity which will carry it for the next 3-4 years. Outstanding with antipasto, pasta etc.
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Geografico Chianti Classico "Contessa di Radda" 2006
NZD $34.95 NZD $29.95
Our latest shipment all the way from Tuscany in Italy, Contessa di Radda is one of the outstanding Chiantis from Geografico and also a spectacular vintage. Made from a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo on appearance it displays a deep ruby red colour, with a vinerous tobacco, leather bouquet which leads to a medium full body wine in structure yet displaying soft tannins, ripeness and intensely aromatic. Very well layered with hints of minerality, racy acidity and complete focus. We strongly recommended to be opened 2-3 hours prior to drinking. Will also cellar for another 3-5 years.
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Renzo Masi Chianti Riserva 2003
NZD $38.95 NZD $36.95
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Geografico San Giovanni Chianti Classico Riserva 2003
NZD $39.95 NZD $36.95
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Geografico Montegiachi Chianti Classico Riserva 2005
NZD $44.95 NZD $39.95
A top single vineyard Chianti Classico Riserva exhibiting dark brown colour with hints of purple. On the palate it’s rounded, well structured and with high acidity also being smoky with a perfume of dry herbs and candid fruits, but as with the great Tuscany Chiantis, very clean, focused and a high degree of purity. It should be opened one hour prior to drinking or decanted. It needs to be said that at the price it offers incredible value as you would easily pay well over $70-$80 for a wine of this quality. Ideal with roasts, pasta dishes and aged cheeses. Drink now or cellar for 4 years.
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Geografico Ferraiolo 2003
NZD $44.95 NZD $41.95
Our latest arrival from our exclusive agency of Geografico. This is their Super Tuscan made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese and aged in barriques for 10 months as for the tradition of Super Tuscans. Dark brick colour with an outstanding perfume of dry fruits, smoke, leather and black truffle. The wine is expressive, full bodied and very clean. The 2003 vintage was a very hot vintage and has produced outstanding Tuscany wines but in particular those that the blend include Cabernet Sauvignon. For a wine of $40 it would be good competition for others at $70+. A little on the young side at the moment but because of its racy acidity, concentration, great structure and especially its total balance, it will also cellar for another 5 years plus.
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Geografico Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Cerraia 2005
NZD $46.95 NZD $43.95
Another of our exclusive imports that we have just landed from the outstanding producer Geografico of Tuscany. Made from Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo and Mammolo. Classic Tuscany grape varieties which have undergone a revival over the last 15-20 years, in fact Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is starting to rival many Brunello di Montalcino at virtually half of the prices. Outstanding perfume of leather, sea salt, white truffle and lavender leading to a full bodied, very structured and layered palate. Even though it is quite approachable now it will develop for another 7-8 years and quite frankly at the price of $36.95 it offers outstanding value for money.
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Geografico Brunello di Montalcino 2003
NZD $79.95 NZD $74.95
Situated in Montalcino, Tuscany, this is really one of the true great wines of the world. Made from Sangiovese Grosso from selected vineyard sites owned and operated by the outstanding producer Geografico with an average vine age of 35-40 years. The wine has been given a total natural ferment with further racking and ageing on its lees and released after 18 months. The wine is a dark garnet red colour with a perfume of lavender, tarragon and compote of berry. An initial burst of fruit on the palate follows with a fat rich middle palate emphasizing tar, liquorice and prunes. Very clean and extremely well structured with a great degree of purity and length. Cellar for 5 years plus.
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Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2003
NZD $219.95 NZD $204.95
It's not often that we offer this particular Super Tuscan as more often than not the price is prohibitive. This is the original Super Tuscan that challenged conventional winemaking and tradition in Tuscany. Since its beginning in 1968, its reputation has spread worldwide, of course we are talking about a wine which rivals any top Bordeaux and we are talking about 1st growths such as Chateau Lafite, Latour, Margaux etc. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the main Bordeaux varieties, the 2003 vintage was characterized by intense heat and huge ripeness yet Sassicaia has still made an outstanding wine which is beautifully balanced and clean with great purity. It will need 7-8 years to achieve maturity but it already shows an incredible pedigree and great potential.
