ITALIAN WINES – RED TUSCANY

ARGIANO TOSCANO “NON CONFUNDITUR”’05 – “Round and fruity, with light jam and berry character. Medium body. Simple finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese.”………………….44.79

BARONCINI “IL BOSSO” BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO’02 – “Slightly decadent cherry and floral character, with a hint of kumquat.  Medium body.”………………85.99

CAPEZZANA CARMIGNANO “VILLA DI CAPEZZANA”’03 – “Lots of blackberries and dried flowers on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with good tannins and a sweet, earthy tobacco finish.”……………..53.99

CASTELLO BANFI MERLOT “MANDRIELLE”’94 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “A serious red wine that combines smoky, chocolaty, cherrylike flavors with a firm, tannic texture and lingering finish. Having both depth and breadth.”……………….99.99

CASTELLO Di BROLIO “CASALFERRO”’94 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…….69.99

CECCHI “CHIANTI CLASSICO” RISERVA’06…………….85.99

CECCHI “MORELLINO di SCANSANO” RISERVA’05 – “Ripe blackberry notes and a hint of chocolate follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a dark chocolate finish. Tight and delicious.”…………….49.99

IL PALAGIONE “ANTAJR VENDEMMIA”01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION…….72.99

PETRA “TOSCANO ROSSO”’03 – “Rich and subtle aromas of licorice, berry and mineral follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a fruity, citrus fruit aftertaste. Lacks some middle palate, but very good. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.”……………..…..75.99

PETRA “ZINGARI”’05 – “A silky red, with meaty plum and a fresh herb note.  Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a hint of chocolate on the finish.”…………………………….35.99

TENUTA DI FARNETA TOSCANA BONGOVERNO’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Very exotic aromas of ripe fruit, spices and licorice. Full-bodied, with round and soft tannins and a lovely, ripe fruit aftertaste. Yummy.”…………89.99

VILLA CALCINIA “TOSCANA CASARSA”’97 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “A wine with outstanding structure. Very pretty. Enticing aromas of plum skin and black licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, with polished tannins and a solid core of fruit.”…………….89.99

VILLA CALCINIA “CHIANTI CLASSICO” RISERVA’01 – CELLAR AGED SELECTION – “Blackberries, cherries and mint on the nose.  Full-bodied, with loads of new wood.  It’s firm and silky.  Long.  This estate is improving.”……………………….52.99

VILLA CALCINIA “CASARSA – MERLOT”’03 – “Very pretty blackberry and floral aromas, with a medium to full body, fine tannins and a fruity finish.……………………….64.99

VILLA CAFAGGIO “CHIANTI CLASSICO” RISERVA’04 – “A fruity red, with bright berry and hints of dark chocolate. Medium body, fresh acidity and a medium finish.”……….53.99

VILLA CAFAGGIO “CHIANTI CLASSICO”’05 – “Aromas of blackberry, violet and mineral. Medium-bodied, with light silky tannins and a medium finish.”……………………….48.99