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2010  Tenuta Montebello IGT

"A compelling blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, the 2010 Picconero Tenuta Montebello packs a powerful punch in terms of density and concentration. This expression is rich and chewy with dark cherry and blackberry as protagonist. Solid supporting roles are played by tobacco, spice and bitter dark chocolate. The 2010 vintage shows a superior sense of finesse and silkiness in the mouth. Picconero can be put aside for long cellar aging." - 94pts WA

2013  Erbhof Unterganzer/Josephus Mayer Sudtirol St. Magdalener

GRAPE VARIETIES: 90% Schiava, 10% Lagrein TYPE OF SOIL: alluvial of porphyritic origin TRAINING SYSTEM: pergola-trained CROPPING DENSITY: 3.000 – 5.000 vines / ha AVERAGE AGE OF VINES: 25 years Quantity produced: 10,600 bottles Soil: Alluvial of porphyritic origin Exposure: South & North east Area: 3.5 Ha VITICULTURAL INTERVENTIONS TO ENHANCE GRAPE QUALITY: 50 % of the grapes are thinned in July HARVESTTIME: from the beginning to the end of October WINE MAKING PROCEDURES: grapes are de-stemmed and crushed; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; maceration on the skins for about a week AGEING: malolactic fermentation and short maturation period in large oak barrels

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2012  Classico

92% Schiava/8% Lagrein - red varieties that are common to Northern Italy. A dollop of Lagrein is added to bring color and structure to the racy Schiava, but don't take this for a lightweight. This beauty is spicy, floral and elegant and takes on weight and a lovely plush character with a little air. Without question its style evokes the red wines of Northern Burgundy - at a fraction of the price. The Waldgries estate is north of Bolzano within the tiny appellation of St. Magdalener and produces only 4000 cases per year from a tiny 5 hectares.