Stile Wines Winter Catalog

BRITISH COLUMBIA PORTFOLIO

WINTER 2010

Established 1991

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Foreward

In September 1967, my father Carmine D’Onofrio opened the family shoe import business in earnest with the signature location on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive, the focal point of the city’s Italian community. With an unwavering dedication to quality, value and service, Kalena’s Shoes thrived. Over the years, many in the Italian community voiced their opinion that with the containers of shoes already coming over from Italy, perhaps the family busi-ness should expand to include wines from the homeland. After all, the selection of Italian wines in the market at the time did leave room for improvement. In 1991, Stile Wines was born. The name ‘Stile’ ―pronounced ‘Stee-lay’ in Italian‖, corresponding to its English counterpart ‘style’, was chosen not only to represent the stylish wines that became part of the portfolio, but also to reflect the culture of incorporating wine stylishly as part of enjoying life to the fullest. Over time, the list of highly regarded Italian producers working with Stile grew, to the ex-tent that Stile Wines became synonymous with Italian wine. To this day, we are proud to say that we offer one of the very finest portfolios of Italian wine in Canada. Along the way, we have strived to add products from reputable producers from all over the world, always keeping in mind our goal of offering the absolute best possible quality and value. While we will undoubtedly always be viewed as an Italian specialist, we can now lay claim to being a truly diversified, international importer. My father passed away in 2005, but his spirit remains very much alive in all that we do. We are happy to know that the fine products that we bring to this special part of the world have brought joy and a real appreciation for the finer things in life to so many. With this in mind, we invite you to peruse the latest catalogue of fine offerings from our agency. Grazie e buon santé,

Carmen D’Onofrio Jr. Managing Director

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British Columbia - Vancouver/Lower Mainland

Carmen D’Onofrio Jr., Managing Partner Cell 604.612.0329 [email protected]

Paul Jordan, Sales & Marketing Manager Jim Rodgers, Account Executive Vancouver, Whistler Lower Mainland, Southern Interior Cell 604.789.5896 Cell 604.312.4169 [email protected] [email protected]

Donne DiPasquale, Sales Terry Chalmers, Sales Vancouver, North Shore, Burnaby Lower Mainland, BC North Cell 604.341.6000 Cell 778.229.4819 [email protected] [email protected]

Sharlene Kutilin, Sales Frank Valente, GLS Sales Fraser Valley Lower Mainland Cell 604.803.4361 Cell 604.763.3160 [email protected] [email protected]

Gord Epp, LRS Sales Yener Ciprut, Sales Lower Mainland Lower Mainland, Southern Interior Cell 778.227.3550 Cell 778.388.7642 [email protected] [email protected]

Administration - Head Office Elio Maurizio Masci Danielle Flower Tel. 604.255.2518 Tel. 604.255.2518 Fax 604.255.7750 Fax 604.255.7750 [email protected] [email protected]

British Columbia - Vancouver Island Benjamin Philip, Sales Cell 250.812.2781 [email protected]

Alberta United Distributors Rick Anand, General Manager Gloria Hrynuik, Sales Manager Tel. 403.313.5550 Cell 403.680.3428 Fax 403.313.3352 [email protected]

Manitoba Aqua Vitae Filia, Rod Biebrich Tel. 204.955.2238 Fax 204.256.5178 [email protected]

1528 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 3Y2

T 604.255.2518 F 604.255.7750 E [email protected] W stilewines.com

British Columbia Portfolio Winter 2010

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CATALOGUE LEGEND

G General listing Price BCLDB retail price S Specialty listing Licensee Cost BCLDB retail price less 8.621%

Spec Speculative listing, available by the case LRS Cost BCLDB retail price less 23.241% Super Spec Speculative listing, available by the case, product in BCLDB warehouse for faster turnaround

SO Special Order LTO Limited Time Offer

S (CD) Specialty listing, where all stock has been CROSS-DOCKED and is only available only through

selected BCLDB store locations, and NOT through store 100. Current inventory and locations

can be located through the ‘Product Search’ function on the top right corner of the BCLDB

website at www.bcliquorstores.com. If stock is not already in your local BCLDB location, then

individual bottles can be inter-store transferred there from a location that does have stock.

If you need assistance, please contact your Stile Wines representative.

Prices subject to change without notice.

Useful Ordering Information

Please bear in mind the following information when it comes to ordering product through the BCLDB: Order product using the CSPC sku number, and specify your order in terms of the number of bottles (rather than cases) of a particular product, being specific that the units are bottles, so that there is no confusion about quantity. Order at the local government liquor store (GLS) that you have been set up to order through, or through Store 100, which is the Wholesale Customer Service Centre. This can be reached as follows: Telephone: (604) 775-0681 Fax: (604) 252-3470 If the GLS sales associate indicates that there is zero stock, or no stock available, then ask them to click on their next screen page for the Container World warehouse inventory. Please note that ALL spec/restricted listings will show on the first screen as out of stock, or no stock available at the BCLDB warehouse, because it is a listing that is not usually warehoused by the BCLDB. It is only ordered as per client request. If the BCLDB sales associate informs you that there still is no stock, please contact your Stile sales representative to investigate further. The BCLDB will give you an order/invoice number with every order. Please keep this handy in case there are any difficulties with the order, as it will help us to assist. Products that are general or specialty listed should be available within two business days (or possibly immedi-ately, if ordering through a GLS location that stocks it regularly). Products that are spec/restricted listed should be available within 7—10 business days. If these products have not arrived over this time, please contact your Stile representative to investigate further. It is important to keep your Stile representative abreast of any difficulties that arise with or-dering, as we are happy to assist and manage these through. It may alert us to a problem in the order process that we would otherwise not be aware of. Your diligence is very much ap-preciated.

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Table of Contents

Wines Argentina 6 Australia 6-8 Chile 9-11 France 12-13 Italy 14-37 Abruzzo 14 Apulia 15

Campania 16-17 Emilia Romagna 18 Friuli 19-20 The Marches 20-21 Molise 21 Piedmont 22-24

Sardinia 25 Sicily 26-27 Trentino Alto Adige 27-28 Tuscany 29-32 Umbria 33 The Veneto 34-38 New Zealand 39

Portugal 40 South Africa 41 Spain 42 U.S.A. 42-47

Spirits Italy 48-49 Scotland 49 Mexico, France 50 Antigua, Trinidad & Tobago 51 Turkey 52

Beer Belgium, United States 53 Germany, Italy 54 Turkey, Thailand 55

Italian Wine Facts 56 Supplier Websites 57

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CLARE VALLEY, AUSTRALIA

PIKES

Englishman Henry Pike immigrated to South Australia in 1878, settling in the Ade-laide Hills. In 1886, he established the family brewing business called H. Pike & Co. This name became well known throughout South Australia for its quality beer, soft drink and tonic ale. The company used the English Pike fish on its labels, which re-mains to this day—a symbol of Pikes’ long heritage.

Henry Pike’s great grandson Edgar was well established in the wine industry, and his sons Andrew and Neil both followed in their father’s footsteps, establishing Pikes in 1984 in the beautiful Clare Valley. The winery is situated in the historic, picturesque Polish Hill River sub-region on the eastern side of the valley. The climate in this area is cooler and the soils are quite unique to the rest of the region, attributes that im-part distinctive flavours and aromas to the wines.

Though they produce a number of varietals, Riesling has become the flagship for which Pikes is best known. The winery has consistently met its goals of producing absolute top quality varietal wines—worthy of the longstanding distinctive fish logo that is still found on all Pikes wines.

White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Pikes ‘Traditionale’ Clare Valley Riesling 2008 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 291260 *The #1 Selling Riesling Over $20 in Australia (6 per case)

Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Pikes ‘Eastside’ Clare Valley Shiraz 2004 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 155010 *91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA

At 39.2 degrees South, in Argentine Patagonia, wines coming from one of the world's most southern regions are made. This is the High Valley of the Río Negro, whose special climate, with very cold nights and intensely sunny days, is ideal for the development of fine grape varieties. The province of Río Negro is located in the northern part of Patagonia. The Negro River, with origins in the Andes Mountains, flows across Patagonia and into the Atlantic Ocean. Along its course, it gives birth to fertile valleys that are a real oasis in the middle of these wasted lands. In 1909, the Humberto Canale Winery was founded by the engineer who gave it his name. He played an important role in the development of the Upper Valley’s industry of small, individual wineries. His professional know-how promoted investigation and creativity, thus allowing the world to see that the region possessed a special terroir that gave birth to different, very characteristic, and undeniably excellent wines.

HUMBERTO CANALE

Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Diego Murillo Malbec 2009 750 ml $ 9.99 $ 9.13 S 527176

Diego Murillo Merlot 2008 750 ml $ 9.99 $ 9.13 S 590851 Estate Malbec 2009 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 688390

Estate Pinot Noir 2009 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 157123

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Two Hands is one of Australia’s most decorated wineries, making its most sought after wines. The ‘two hands’ are Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, who formed the com-pany in 1999 with the clear objective of making the best possible Shiraz wines from prized Shiraz producing regions within Australia.

Michael Twelftree’s background included years of exporting Australian wine to USA and Asia, while Richard Mintz was a former CEO of one of Australia’s leading cooperages in the Barossa Valley. The two old friends set out in 2000 with just 17 tonnes of fruit from the McLaren Vale and Padthaway wine regions. From the start, the wines were well received with a healthy stream of reviews, culminating with Robert Parker’s 2::4 declaration of Two Hands as ‘the finest negociant operation south of the equator’.

Two Hands concentrates its efforts on sourcing the best fruit from the best Shiraz vine-yards in Australia, working with its growers on achieving the full potential from each individual site. The results speak for themselves.

BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIA

TWO HANDS

Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

The Lucky Country Shiraz Barossa Valley 2008 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 S 170555

Gnarly Dudes Shiraz Barossa Valley 2006 750 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 Spec 018614 *90 Points—Wine Spectator

Angel’s Share Shiraz McLaren Vale 2008 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 057752 *90 Points—Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar

Bad Impersonator Shiraz Barossa Valley 2006 750 ml $ 59.99 $ 54.82 Spec 864413 *91 Points—Wine Spectator

The Bull & the Bear Shiraz/Cabernet Barossa Valley 2005 *89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 750 ml $ 59.99 $ 54.82 Spec 223412

Lily’s Garden Shiraz McLaren Vale 2006 750 ml $ 74.99 $ 68.53 S 788760

*93 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case) Max’s Garden Shiraz Heathcote Victoria 2006 750 ml $ 74.99 $ 68.53 S 744391

*92 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Bella’s Garden Shiraz Barossa Valley 2006 750 ml $ 74.99 $ 68.53 S 232736 *93 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Harry & Edward’s Garden Shiraz Langhorne Creek 2006

*90 Points—Wine Spectator 750 ml $ 74.99 $ 68.53 Spec 162727 (6 per case)

Sophie’s Garden Shiraz Padthaway 2006 750 ml $ 74.99 $ 68.53 Spec 485763


Samantha’s Garden Shiraz Clare Valley 2006 750 ml $ 74.99 $ 68.53 Spec 650358 *92 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case) Coach House Block Single Vineyard Shiraz Barossa Valley 2006

*96 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 750 ml $ 119.99 $ 109.65 Spec 221515 (6 per case)

Ares Barossa Valley Shiraz 2006 750 ml $ 249.99 $ 228.44 S (CD) 152546

*97 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) *96 Points—Wine Spectator

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VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

ANDREW PEACE

The business began as a vineyard in 1980, then became a full fledged winery in 1995. The first year grape intake of 3,000 tonnes has grown steadily each year to the 16,250 tonnes crushed in 2003, ranking it 17th in Australia. The winery is 14th largest based on export sales volume.

Designed and constructed by Andrew Peace, the winery has an emphasis on an even flow of must and juice, with minimal oxygen contact to ensure maximum quality and fruit flavour retention. Despite its size, Andrew Peace Wines remains a family opera-tion, with great care and attention paid to all facets of wine production. The results are consistent, robust wines with all of the character and flavour that wine lovers around the world have come to expect from vineyards Down Under. The new 1 litre Tetra Pak wines are a particularly exciting venture.

White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

‘Mighty Murray’ Chardonnay Tetra Pak 1 Lt $ 8.99 $ 8.21 Spec 397778 *New Sale Price! Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC ‘Mighty Murray’ Shiraz Tetra Pak 1 Lt $ 13.99 $ 12.78 S 038513

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LIMARI VALLEY, CHILE

CASA TAMAYA

In the vineyards of Viña Casa Tamaya, located in the Limari Valley (400 km north of Santiago and only 20 km from the Pacific Ocean) were found vestiges of the ancient Diaguita culture, which reigned in this zone between the 8th and 15th centu-ries. Inspired by its culture, the winery was named after the highest peak above the Limarí Valley: Tamaya.

Blessed with an exceptional climate in a land of virgin soils free from contamination, Tamaya is strategically located in the foothills of the majestic Andes Mountains. There, the winery has succeeded in achieving a perfect equilibrium between the com-bination of its varietal grapes and the character of its land. It is this balance of privi-leged characteristics which bestows unparalleled quality upon each of the varieties of the grapes, which are then carefully harvested by hand.

This is the secret of how Tamaya brings to life the very finest, most innovative wines produced in the North of Chile.

White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Viognier/Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc 2007 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 104570

Chardonnay 2005 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 146852

COLCHAGUA VALLEY, CHILE

VIÑA SANTA CRUZ

In 2::3, the Cardoen Investment Group’s decision to invest in the wine industry led to the creation of Vina Santa Cruz. The winery is dedicated to the production of top quality grapes and wines, and contributes to the development of the Colchagua Valley Tourism Industry, the fundamental mission of the Cardoen Group. The winery is located 25 km from the town of Santa Cruz, en route to the Lolol region. The vineyards are lo-cated over 220 hectares of gentle slopes, with 80 hectares under vine. Vina Santa Cruz is well known for its rich, robust, intense reds, which of-fer excellent value for consumers.


‘Chaman’ Carmenère/Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 234104

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CASABLANCA, MAIPO & RAPEL VALLEYS, CHILE

With the experience of its enologist, Pablo Morandé (founder of the Don Melchor label series for Concha Y Toro), and the recognized quality of its wines as guarantee, Viña Morandé is attempting to use its trademarks to consolidate its position as a modern, go-ahead winery.

Viña Morandé was founded in 1996 and its people have been working from the very beginning to break traditional moulds within a conservative market. Their strategy has been to achieve recognition as an innovative winery, with a wide variety of products and the best value for money.


Sauvignon Blanc Pionero 2008 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 074088

*90 Points—Daenna Van Mulligan, Wine Diva

Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2007 375 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 093468

(24 per case)

Rosé Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Rosé Pionero 2008 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 S 128363


Cabernet Sauvignon Pionero 2005 750 ml $ 11.99 $ 10.96 Spec 129981

Carmenère Pionero 2008 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 074138

Merlot Pionero 2006 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 417295 *87 Points—Wine & Spirits

Pinot Noir Pionero 2008 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 456343 *90 Points—Daenna Van Mulligan, Wine Diva

Syrah Pionero 2007 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 030205

Pinot Noir Reserve 2007 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 274928 *Vancouver Magazine Top 100 Wine of the Year 2008

Carmenère Reserve 2007 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 074146

Grand Reserve Syrah 2005 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 074104

*90 Points—Wine & Spirits *Silver Medal—Wines of Chile Awards 2009

House of Morandé Red 2005 750 ml $ 44.99 $ 41.11 Spec 074096

(Cabernet Sauvignon) (6 per case) *Includes wooden box *90 Points—Wine Spectator *92 Points—Wine Enthusiast *Gold Medal—Challenge du Vin 2009, France

VIÑA MORANDÉ

**WINE & SPIRITS MAGAZINE — CHILEAN WINERY OF THE YEAR 2007 & 2008**

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MAIPO VALLEY, CHILE

In 1996, at an age when most people think of retiring, the three Canepa sisters, Gilda, Edda and Antonieta, responded to their passion for producing fine wines that had been part of their family’s life since the 193:’s, linking their well estab-lished vineyard holdings into a state-of-the art, brand new winery facility called TerraMater, a name that tells us a lot about the company itself. It was born from exceptional land, with vineyards full of noble grape varieties and well estab-lished vines of 40, 50 and 60 years old, not to mention marvelous olive groves with thick trunks and orchards of mainly apple trees.

TerraMater is now one of Chile’s best known medium size wineries. Huge in-vestments in the winery have given it an edge over many competitors. Its eco-nomical, easy drinking wines are frequent winners in international competitions.


Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese 2006 750 ml $ 12.99 $ 11.87 Spec 089953

Zinfandel/Shiraz 2006 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 062380

Altum Shiraz 2006 750 ml $ 26.99 $ 24.66 Spec 089680 *Silver Medal—Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles 2008

Unusual Cabernet/Shiraz/Zinfandel 2005 750 ml $ 44.99 $ 41.11 Spec 088179 *90 Points—Wine Access Buyers Guide (International Value Wine Awards Edition)

TERRAMATER

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LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE

CHATEAU DE CARAGUILHES (100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC)

Historically, the Corbières region has been connected with vinegrowers and the making of wine. By the 12th century, the Abbey of Fontfroide was taken over by the monks of the Cistercian Order, highly skilled vinegrowers who undertook to restore the art of the vine in the Corbieres, once started by the Phoenicians and furthered by the Romans.

So began the history of the domaine known as Caraguilhes. The famous chateau that one sees today was constructed in the early 17th century. The vines still grow in an ideal location known for its exceptional soil quality, with a mixture of clay and limestone. In 1935, the winery’s new owner became the only grower to refuse to use insecticides and weed killers or chemical fertilizers—well ahead of his time. Inspired by the same precision and philosophy, the same love of the soil and of authenticity, current owner Laurent Max continues this practice. Since 1990, the organic status of the wines of Caraguilhes are formally guaranteed by ECOCERT.

White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Domaine de l’Olivette Blanc VDP 2008 750 ml $ 15.99 $ 14.61 S 147207 (Bourboulenc/Grenache Blanc/Marsanne)

Classique AOC Corbieres Blanc 2007 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 Spec 008722

(Marsanne/Grenache Blanc)


Domaine de l’Olivette Rouge VDP 2007 750 ml $ 15.99 $ 14.61 S 626242

(Syrah/Grenache/Merlot)

Classique AOC Corbieres Rouge 2007 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 S 242271 (Syrah/Carignan/Grenache/Mourvédre)

Solus AOC Corbieres Rouge 2004 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 851279

(Carignan/Grenache Noir/Syrah) (6 per case) *Silver Medal—Japanese Wine Challlenge 2007

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LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON, FRANCE

DOMAINE GAYDA


Cuvee Occitane White 2007 750 ml $ 26.99 $ 24.66 S 641043 (Marsanne/Grenache Blanc/Roussane/Viognier)

*Silver Medal—International Wine Challenge (London)


Three Winds Syrah 2007 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 S 847608 *87 Points—Gismondi on Wine

Cuvee Occitane Red 2006 750 ml $ 26.99 $ 24.66 S 79533

(Grenache/Syrah/Carignan/Mourvèdre) *88 Points—Wine Spectator

Situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees, surrounded by its vineyards, Domaine Gayda is a new destination in the Languedoc, 25 km south-west of Carcassonne, in the village of Brugairolles.

Known traditionally for its large area of vineyards producing volume table wines, things have changed rapidly in the Languedoc over the last ten years. The revolution of change is in full swing, and Domaine Gayda is in the centre of it. The Languedoc is blessed with many exciting ‘terroirs’, diverse in soil types, aspect and climate. This diversity is Gayda’s opportunity to not only grow grapes of outstanding quality in its own vineyards, but to work with partner growers throughout this beautiful, diverse region of France.

Domaine Gayda has a passion for the traditional ‘cepages’ grown across the many di-verse soils and climates of their vineyards. While the grapes are rooted in tradition, the winery itself is all about the ‘new’, with investments in state-of-the-art equipment and technology, with wines that are full and flavourful to appeal to today’s consumers.

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Tollo Bianco DOC 2008 1 Lt $ 9.99 $ 9.13 Super Spec 019315 ―Trebbiano d’Abruzzo‖

Tollo Pinot Grigio IGT 2008 1 Lt $ 9.99 $ 9.13 Super Spec 623801

Rocca Ventosa Pinot Grigio IGT 2008 750 ml $ 12.99 $ 11.87 Spec 563718

Aldiano Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC 2007 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 053363 *Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso

Cretico Chardonnay IGT Terre di Chieti 2004 750 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 Spec 329342

*Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso


Tollo Rosso Terre Di Chieti IGT 2008 1 Lt $ 9.99 $ 9.13 Super Spec 007799 ―Montepulciano d’Abruzzo‖

Tollo Sangiovese IGT 2007 1 Lt $ 9.99 $ 9.13 Super Spec 652263

Valle d’Oro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2006 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 328286 *Two Glasses—Gambero Rosso, Regional Oscar– Quality Price/Ratio

Colle Secco Rubino Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2005 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 G 331652 *88 Points—’World’s Greatest Wine Values’, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 3 Lt $ 97.99 $ 89.54 Spec 571240

(Single)

Aldiano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2005 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 055830 *Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso

Cagiolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2004 750 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 Spec 351643 *Gran Vinitaly Award—Vinitaly 2006 (6 per case)

Cagiolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2005 1.5 Lt $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 143628 *Includes wooden box (Single)

CANTINA TOLLO *** WINNER GRAN VINITALY AWARD ***

ABRUZZO, ITALY

Abruzzo is a land where great wine has been made for many centuries. Writers and poets have sung its praise since the times of ancient Rome. Natural splen-dour thrives in Abruzzo, a region which stretches from the mountains to the sea, and the only in Europe to devote a third of its territory to nature reserves. In this paradise, Cantina Tollo was founded over 40 years ago with a passion for produc-ing quality wines that embody the culture of Abruzzo. The gentle breeze from the Adriatic creates a wonderfully mild climate over the hills of Cantina Tollo, as the perfect amount of rain and sun helps to produce their signature Montepulciano, Trebbiano and Cerasuolo wines.

Tollo is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through a promise that they have always kept—that its wines tell a story, through aroma, emotion and memory.

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APULIA, ITALY

PICHIERRI — VINICOLA SAVESE

The history of this firm is closely connected to the grandfather-figure Gaetano Pichierri, who farmed the fruitful vineyards of Primitivo. He refined his knowl-edge of winemaking in the wine growers' cooperatives of Sava, made famous by its oenologists Don Amerigo Mancini and Guido Calò. Right after the war, Gaetano guided the Pichierri family to start their own production of selected wines, leaving to his sons Cosimo, Vittorio, Roberto and Aldo the duty to continue the family’s great tradition. Picchierri’s famous Tradizione del Nonno Primitivo is an Amarone-style wine made by leaving the grapes to hang and raisinify on the vines, creating a rich, intense, raisinate red wine with a delightful slight residual sweetness. It is a wine for hearty dishes and must be tried to be believed.


Tradizione Del Nonno Primitivo di Manduria DOC 2007 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 S 506527 *5 Stars out of 5 - Association of Italian Sommeliers

CANTINE DEL COLLE

In 1961, a group of vine-growers created the cooperative called Cantina Sociale di Santeramo in Colle, Apulia, in order to have stability in the mar-ket. Throughout the years, the cooperative underwent a series of updating improvements, passing from simple mass production to the current pro-duction of high quality wines using state-of-the-art winemaking techniques and the careful selection of grapes brought in by the members. Recently the cooperative changed its name to Cantine Del Colle to strengthen the new productive and business organization. Its wines have been praised the world over for their ripe flavours and intensity, showing off the truly unique style of winemaking from the Apulia region.


Falco Grillaio Primitivo DOC 2004 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 093344 *90 Points—Wine & Spirits (6 per case)

Pagliarone Primitivo Dolce IGT 2006 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 855940 *3 Stars—Decanter (6 per case)

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CAMPANIA, ITALY

FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO


Greco di Tufo DOC 2007 750 ml $ 31.99 $ 29.23 Spec 055657 *89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Fiano di Avellino DOC 2007 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 S 044479 *88 Points—Wine Spectator

Sannio Falanghina DOC 2007 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 25.58 S 634907 *90 Points—Wine Spectator ,*Vancouver Magazine Top 100 Wine of the Year 2007

Cutizzi Greco di Tufo 2004 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 457622 *88 Points—Wine Spectator

Pietracalda Fiano di Avellino 2004 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 277947 *88 Points—Wine Spectator


Vigne di Mezzo—Basilicata location production: Aglianico del Vulture 2006 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 457556 (6 per case)

Rubrato Irpinia Aglianico IGT 2005 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 S 055673 *Four Stars—Decanter

Taurasi Selve di Luoti DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 050138 (Aglianico) (6 per case) *93 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Patrimo Irpinia Merlot DOCG 2003 750 ml $ 199.99 $ 182.75 Spec 049932 *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case) Limited cases available.

Feudi di San Gregorio, a symbol of today’s rebirth of fine wine from the south of Italy, is dedicated to the rediscovery of the unique flavours of the Mediterranean. The crusade began in the mid-8:’s with the idea of rewriting the history of winemaking in the Irpinia region. The central concept was to invest in a real future for the great wines of the South by upholding local traditions and developing their latent potential. In other words, to take a fresh look at Campania and her native grape varieties—Aglianico, Fiano, Greco and Falanghina. Over the last ten years, Feudi di San Gregorio has come to represent the growing reputation of the wines of Irpinia.

Ancient ties have been reinforced by a new interpretation of the potential of the south of Italy. The will and resources of two local families, united by a single passion, has breathed new life into this ancient land. These are modern wines with an ancient soul. They are authentic, while their traditional values are maintained through the use of modern technology, and impeccable quality standards.

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CAMPANIA, ITALY

MASTROBERARDINO

Mastroberardino — a combination of modern experimenting with a centuries’ old successful tradition. Classicism and innovation in viticulture and winemaking con-tribute to the production of wines of great impact. Mastroberardino is a steady and consistent point of reference for the grape growing and winemaking of the whole Campania region.

The white wines are well balanced, soft and smooth, with a characteristic bouquet. The red wines come from a careful selection of grapes with a well balanced use of wood ageing, resulting in a very complex wine with aromatic bouquets and full, rich and original character.


Greco di Tufo DOC 2007 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 S 238204 *89 Points—Wine Enthusiast (6 per case)

Radici Fiano di Avellino 2005 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 216911 *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case) Greco di Tufo ‘Novaserra’ DOCG 2007 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 759779 *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case)


Lacryma Christi Rosso 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 25.58 Spec 792655

E.T.A. March 2009 (6 per case)

*Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso, *90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Aglianico Campania 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 25.58 Spec 749945

E.T.A. March 2009

Radici Taurasi DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 54.99 $ 50.25 S (CD) 238188 (Aglianico) (6 per case) *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso, E.T.A. March 2009 Radici Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2003 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 024356 (Aglianico) (6 per case)

*Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso, *90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Radici Taurasi Riserva DOCG 1999 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 661785 (Aglianico) (6 per case)

*Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso *93 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 5 L $ 550.00 $ 502.58 Spec 166199

(Single) Radici Taurasi Riserva DOCG 1997 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 610113 (Aglianico) (6 per case) *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso, *92 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Centotrenta Taurasi Riserva DOCG 1999 750 ml $ 79.99 $ 73.09 Spec 109801 (Aglianico) (6 per case) *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso, *92 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Limited cases available. Naturalis Historia Taurasi Riserva DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 181065 (Aglianico) (6 per case) *92 Points—Wine & Spirits

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EMILIA ROMAGNA, ITALY

CANTINE SGARZI LUIGI

The family Sgarzi has been growing vines and producing wines for many generations in Castel S. Pietro Terme, a city located on the ‘Wine Route’ and situated between the best Italian gastronomical itineraries. It borders both plains and hill country at the point where Emilia becomes Romagna, where vines have been cultivated from the most ancient times. The first recognition of the winery dates back to 1933. Since those early days, Cantine Sgarzi Luigi has ensured continued success by combining tradi-tional viniculture with modern technologies. It has evolved into a sizable company with its own international trading network, supplying more than 40 countries around the world.


Luigi Leonardo Pinot Grigio 2007 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 040360

‘Ciao’ Pinot Grigio Tetra Pak N/V 1 Lt $ 12.99 $ 11.87 Spec 869271

‘Ciao’ Organic Chardonnay Tetra Pak N/V 1 Lt $ 13.99 $ 12.78 S 004945 *100% certified organic—the only organic tetra pack product available in BC


Luigi Leonardo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 021162

Luigi Leonardo Chianti 2005 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 850644

Luigi Leonardo Montepulciano 2007 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 648501

Luigi Leonardo Nero d’Avola/Syrah 2004 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 356832

Luigi Leonardo Primitivo 2005 750 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 454009 ‘Ciao’ Primitivo/Merlot Tetra Pak N/V 1 Lt $ 12.99 $ 11.87 Spec 932459 ‘Ciao’ Organic Sangiovese Tetra Pak N/V 1 Lt $ 14.99 $ 13.70 S 340711

*100% certified organic—the only organic tetra pack product available in BC

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SCHIOPETTO


Pinot Bianco Collio DOC 2007 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.57 S (CD) 463240 *90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case)

Pinot Grigio Collio DOC 2007 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.57 S (CD) 463786 *89 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Tocai Friulano Collio DOC 2006 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.57 S (CD) 764670 *92 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Sauvignon Blanc Collio DOC 2006 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.57 Spec 741306



Blumeri Rosso Venezia Giulia IGT 2003 750 ml $ 54.99 $ 50.25 Spec 463216 (Merlot/Refosco/Cabernet Sauvignon) (6 per case)

*94 Points—Wine & Spirits

Az. Agr. Mario Schiopetto s.s. is one of the oldest wine estates in the Collio area, and generally regarded as one of the very finest producers in Friuli. In the rolling hills in Capriva del Friuli, in the province of Gorizia, Mario Schio-petto has been making wine since 1965 and his children Maria Angela, Carlo and Giorgio are delighted to carry on the family tradition. Sensations, experi-ence and tradition—these are the elements linking three generations with the same passion for the earth, vines and wine—good wine that bears witness to the uniqueness of the area and the people who make it. All wines from Schiopetto have limited availability.

DI LENARDO

The estate of Massimo di Lenardo, located in the famous DOC areas of Friuli DOC Grave and Friuli DOC Aquileia, dates back to the early 1800s. However, it was only from the 1987 vintage that quality took a real leap forward, with the introduction of new techniques including the hand picking of grapes and the use of refined methods of vinification based on physical principles and electronically controlled temperature during fermentation.

With his pool of respected wine consultants, Massimo di Lenardo person-ally oversees production, ensuring consistency for all wines, bringing rec-ognition for di Lenardo Vineyards as one of the very best brands in the Friuli-Grave area.


Pinot Grigio IGT Venezia-Giulia 2008 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 S 125658 *89 Points—Wine Enthusiast *’Genuine Grigio!’, ‘A’ Rating—Kenji , *’Richer-style PG!’, ‘A-’ Rating—James, The Province, July 10, 2008


Merlot IGT Venezia-Giulia 2008 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 S 869537 *3 Stars—Decanter

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‘Exclamation’ Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2007 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 270777 *First Italian 750 ml screw cap product!

Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2006 750 ml $ 23.99 $ 21.92 Spec 025403 *Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case)


Cumaro Rosso Conero 2004 750 ml $ 44.99 $ 41.11 Spec 007609 (Montepulciano) (6 per case)

*88 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Pelago Marche IGT 2001 750 ml $ 79.99 $ 73.09 Spec 019919 (Montepulciano, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) (6 per case)

*89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

FRIULI, ITALY

COLLAVINI

In 1896, the Collavini family oenological history began, with founder Eugenio sup-plying wealthy Udinese families with his wines, without ever imagining that a cen-tury later, they would reach the world over.

In 1970, an innovative turn with sparkling wines took the winery to the peak of notoriety with Ribolla Gialla Brut, the result of careful research and an original method. During this decade, the winery acquired an old manor of the 16th cen-tury known as Corno di Rosazzo, to become the family’s residence and winery cellars. In 198:, Collavini’s operations were all combined in this prestigious manor, and Manlio, the present owner, invested heavily to enlarge production capabilities. In 1996 a comprehensive program was launched to ensure but-toned-down quality production at all levels, including loyalty agreements with local growers for careful grapes supervision, and upgrading of production equipment for soft pressing and temperature controlled vinification. Forward thinking has kept Collavini at the forefront of producers in the prestigious Friuli region.

Rose Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Pinot Grigio Rosé IGT 2007 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 S 054759 *B.C.’s first Pinot Grigio rosé!

THE MARCHES, ITALY

UMANI RONCHI

The foundation of the winery in Cupramontana by Dr Gino Umani Ronchi dates back to the 1950s. Later, Eng. Bianchi entered into partnership and the pro-duction and marketing of ‘Umani Ronchi’ wines increased notably. Today, Umani Ronchi owns 110 hectares in the Verdicchio Classico area, 60 hectares in the Rosso Conero, and 30 in Abruzzi. Though the winery is a leading exponent of two native Marches wines—Verdicchio and Rosso Conero—wines from foreign

grape varieties, notably Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and

Merlot, have resulted in wines that have achieved international acclaim.

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MOLISE, ITALY


Cabernet Sauvignon IGT 2007 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 S 869263 *88 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Sangiovese ‘Terre degli Osci’ IGT 2008 750 ml $ 15.99 $ 14.61 G 607325 *90 Points—-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate ‘World’s Greatest Wine Values’

Prugnolo Del Molise IGT 2004 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 535740 *89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Ramitello ‘Biferno Rosso’ DOC 2004 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 420547 (Aglianico/Montepulciano)


Contado Aglianico del Molise DOC 2005 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 535732 *89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Vancouver Magazine Top 100 Wine of the Year 2008

Don Luigi DOC 2005 750 ml $ 59.99 $ 54.82 Spec 634790 (Montepulciano/Aglianico) (6 per case)


DI MAJO NORANTE

Azienda Agricola Di Majo Norante is located to the north of the Gargano in Molise on the estate of the Marquees Norante of Santa Cristina. Since the 18::’s, its ancestors have dedicated themselves to vine cultivation (ancient wine cellars are located under the main town square and the old palace in Campomarino). In 1968, a modern canteen was constructed, along with the first replanted vines in the Ramitello zone. This zone has northeastern exposure, constant summer breezes, a light limestone soil, and a slope toward the Scabolone and Madonna Grande valleys, combining to create a very favorable grape growing environment.

Di Majo Norante uses only estate grown grapes, cultivated without the use of chemical or synthetic additives, yielding a product that can be considered “biological”. Passion and love for the grapes are combined with the most advanced technology in farming methods and production facilities.

THE MARCHES, ITALY

VELENOSI

Ercole Velenosi is an award winning winery founded in 1984 in the Ascoli Piceno province of the Marches region. It is well known for producing the best wines in the region. The vineyards are hillside clay soil with excellent exposure. The respect for tradition is apparent in the vineyard manage-ment and winemaking techniques of consulting winemaker Attilio Pagli.

The wines of Velenosi combine a bright freshness with lovely structure, elegance and finesse.


Villa Angela Pecorino 2008 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 S 741751

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BROVIA

In the wonderful hills of Barolo, where the landscape begins to take on a differ-ent, more animated guise, there is a family that has always been associated with wine: the Brovias. This prestigious winery, established in 1863, is settled in Cas-tiglione Falletto. Brovia always pays attention to the importance of the “terroir”, with uncompromising attitude to the selection of the finest vineyards in Langa, The family has been able to acquire great vineyards in the Barolo growing area: Rocche, Villero and Garblèt Sue’ in Castiglione Falletto, and Ca’Mia and Brea in Serralunga d’Alba. Thus, the philosophy of Brovia is to propose great personality Barolos, all similarly made with very specific and clean characteristics, yet al-ways different among them– Barolos that faithfully reflect the richness of the great Langa vineyards.


Barolo Brovia Villero DOCG 2000 750 ml $ 97.99 $ 89.54 Spec 287334 *91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Limited cases available.

Barolo Brovia Villero DOCG 2001 750 ml $ 97.99 $ 89.54 Spec 895037 *92 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Limited cases available. Barolo Brovia Ca’Mia DOCG 2001 750 ml $ 97.99 $ 89.54 Spec 114504 *93 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Limited cases available Barolo Brovia Ca’Mia DOCG 2003 750 ml $ 97.99 $ 89.54 Spec 565515 *92 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Limited cases available Barolo Brovia Rocche dei Brovia DOCG 2003 750 ml $ 97.99 $ 89.54 Spec 215913 *91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Limited cases available. Barolo Brovia Garblet Sue DOCG 2003 750 ml $ 97.99 $ 89.54 Spec 375444 *91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Limited cases available.

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DAMILANO

Damilano is one of the historical Barolo producing farms, founded over a century ago by Guiseppe Borgogno, The tradition was kept up by his son-in-law Giacomo Damilano and with his children, until it was passed on to his four grandchildren, who very attentively manage their forefathers’ land today. The wines are renowned for their upright style and the es-tate is widely appreciated due to the strictness and passion that accom-pany all of the company’s activities. The vineyards are situated in the most famous crus of the Langa region: Cannubi, Liste, Fossati and Brunate, which are almost entirely cultivated with Nebbiolo da Barolo.


Langhe Arneis DOCG 2007 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 S 362616


Nebbiolo d’Alba 2007 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 25.58 Spec 009456 *90 Points—Wine & Spirits

Barolo ‘Lecinquevigne’ DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 S 854620 *91 Points, ‘Critic’s Choice’—The Wine Enthusiast Barolo Liste DOCG 2005 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 416842 *92 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Barolo Liste DOCG 2001 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 239483 *92 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Barolo Liste DOCG 2000 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 746412 *93 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Barolo Brunate Cannubi DOCG 2005 750 ml $ 94.99 $ 86.80 Spec 392499 *93 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

STEFANO FARINA

Stefano Farina

Giancarlo, Bruno and Gino Farina, sons of the founder, manage this family winery, located in Diano d'Alba, in the heart of Dolcetto country. Using grapes from 16 acres of their own vineyards, Stefano Farina creates modern styled wines with berry and cedar character. Consistency and the constant search for quality with respect to value are the hallmarks of this pioneering family.


Gavi DOCG 2007 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 869032


Barolo DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 S 476077 *91 Points, ‘Top 1:: Wines of the Year’—Wine Spectator

Barbaresco DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 47.99 $ 43.85 Spec 056044 *90 Points—Wine Spectator

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MASCARELLO

The members of the Giuseppe Mascarello family have been growing wines for more than 150 years in the prime Barolo region of Castiglione Falletto, including the prestigious Monprivato area. They have built on years of family experience to the present day Mauro Mascarello, who began in 1970 to vinify the grapes grown on each single vineyard separately, starting with the Monprivato Nebbiolo. In 1985, the efforts paid off with international recognition of the highest order. The 1978 vintage Barolo emerged as the best wine in the Forum Vinorum in London, with the only perfect score, and a ranking higher than 27 other Italian DOC and DOCG reds, and also 56 Châteaux, Grand Cru and Premier Cru producers, includ-ing such names as Petrus, Margaux, Latour, Lafite, Mouton Rothschild and Haut-Brion. To this day, the spectacular Barolos of Mascarello are highly decorated and well sought after by top buyers around the world.


Barbera d’Alba Scudetto 2004 750 ml $ 67.99 $ 62.13 Spec 105759 *89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Limited cases available.

Barolo Villero 2003 750 ml $ 139.99 $ 127.92 Spec 194399

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Limited cases available.

Barolo Santo Stefano 2003 750 ml $ 154.99 $ 141.63 Spec 674218


Barolo Monprivato Riserva 2001 750 ml $ 739.99 $ 676.20 Spec 048082 *96+ Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case) Limited cases available.

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SARDINIA, ITALY

ARGIOLAS

Argiolas has firmly established itself as one of the very top producers from Sardinia, the newest critics’ darling region of Italy. Sardinia has followed in the footsteps of Sicily in making a name for itself through producing fabulously aromatic wines from indigenous grape varietals— at very fair prices.

Argiolas’ history began in 1918, when Francesco Argiolas planted the first vineyard with the assistance of some returning Italian POWs. But it was Antonio Argiolas, whose great enthusiasm and experience in viticulture set the stage for greatness, buying new estates and setting up a modern farm. In the late 197:'s, Antonio’s sons Franco and Giuseppe reorganized the business in all aspects, from vineyards to cel-lars. They chose one of Italy's leading oenologists, Giacomo Tachis, who joined forces with oenologist Mariano Murru. Now three generations of the Argiolas family are together: patriarch Antonio (now 97 years old), his two sons and his grandchildren.


S’elegas Nuragus di Cagliari 2007 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 S 457929 *87 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna 2007 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 457945 *89 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

375 ml $ 11.99 $ 10.95 Spec 546416 (12 per case)


Perdera Monica di Sardegna 2007 750 ml $ 22.99 $ 21.01 S 457937 *88 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case)

Costera Cannonau di Sardegna 2007 750 ml $ 25.99 $ 23.75 S 457911 *90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case)

Costera Cannonau di Sardegna 2006 375 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 413955

*90 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (12 per case)

Korem Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2003 750 ml $ 59.99 $ 54.82 Spec 457903 (Bovalesardo, Carignano, Cannonau) (6 per case)


Turriga Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2003 750 ml $ 99.99 $ 91.37 S (CD) 457895


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SICILY, ITALY

FIRRIATO

The Firriato winery near Trapani in the northwest of the island was founded in 1985 by the Di Gaetano family and is the personification of the "New Sicily". Starting with the 1994 vintage, scrupulously selected, ripe grapes from low-yielding, hillside vineyards have been vinified by a team of local and antipodean winemakers. The only aim was quality, using indigenous Sicilian and interna-tional grape varieties. Seven years with continuous growth, global distribution, and many medals and awards under their belt ―including ‘Best Italian Winery’ by Luca Maroni in 2007), Firriato truly is putting Sicily on the map!


Primula Catarrato Sicilia IGT 2008 750 ml $ 10.99 $ 10.04 Spec 606350


Primula Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGT 2007 750 ml $ 10.99 $ 10.04 S 606368 *87 Points, ‘Hot Buy’, Top 25 Value Wines of the Year 2::8—Wine Access

Santagostino Baglio Soria IGT 2006 750 ml $ 31.99 $ 29.23 S 175943

(Nero d’Avola/Syrah] (6 per case) *91 Points, ‘Top 1:: Wines of the Year’ —Wine Spectator

Quater Rosso IGT 2006 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.57 Spec 613182 (Nero d’Avola/Perricone/Frappato/Nerello Capuccio] (6 per case) *’Best Red Wine of Italy’ —Luca Maroni Harmonium IGT 2006 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 S 073197 (Nero d’Avola] (6 per case) *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso

Camelot IGT 2006 750 ml $ 54.99 $ 50.23 Spec 029314 (Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot] (6 per case) *5 Grapes—Duemilavini Guide (Association of Italian Sommeliers)

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The main assets of Cusumano include 140 hectares of family vineyards set in specific, diverse areas according to microclimatic conditions throughout Sicily; the constant study of the soil aimed at finding the best varieties to be chosen for their specific features; and the continuous research from grape growing to winemaking area. Knowledge of the soils, the constant monitoring of the vines, and the appropriate balance between production and cultivation are always taken into account. Alberto and Diego Cusumano have spear-headed a renaissance in Sicilian wines, garnering international interest in the unique wines from this region.


Insolia IGT 2007 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 S 141242 *87 Points—Wine Spectator

Angimbe IGT 2005 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 015388 (Insolia/Chardonnay)

*90 Points—Wine Spectator


Syrah IGT 2007 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 S 015479

*86 Points—Wine Spectator

Nero d’Avola IGT 2007 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 S 143610 *National Oscar—’Red Wine Value of the Year’ - Gambero Rosso

Benuara IGT 2004 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 015289 ―Nero d’Avola/Syrah) *Two Glasses & Oscar Award (Quality/Price) - Gambero Rosso

CUSUMANO

TRENTINO - ALTO ADIGE, ITALY

FERRARI

“The history of a wine lies in the history of the soil that nourishes the vines.” In 1902, after several years studying winemaking and viticulture in France, Giulio Ferrari decided to challenge his French counterparts with his winemaking skills on his own land. In the process, he created a masterpiece. The leadership of Casa Ferrari was passed from the founder to the Lunelli family in 1952. The names have changed, but the enthusiasm has remained the same. A century of history and Ferrari is the best selling, most recognized and most celebrated Italian spumante in the world.

Sparkling Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Trento Brut N/V 750 ml $ 41.99 $ 38.37 Spec 366427 *Two Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case)

Rosé DOC N/V 750 ml $ 44.99 $ 41.11 Spec 134866 *Two Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case)

Perlé DOC 2002 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 Spec 862037 *91 Points—Wine Enthusiast (6 per case)

Giulio Ferrari Riserva 750 ml $ 124.99 $ 114.21 Spec 134387

*Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso Finalist (6 per case)

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The history of Tenuta San Leonardo dates back at least 1500 years, with the return of prisoners from Trentino, who erected a chapel in honor of the patron saint of prisoners, Saint Leonard. Today, the ancient monastery hospice, which once gave shelter to the destitute, is now the cellar where the wines mature in barrels.

The estate has witnessed many historical events, including acting as headquarters in both world wars. Present owners the Guerrieri Gonzaga family have taken advan-tage of the specific terroir to create Bordeaux-inspired blended wines, under the guidance of master winemaker Carlo Ferrini and consultant winemaker Giacomo Tachis, who is considered to be a genuine maestro of Italian winemaking through his creation of some of Tuscany’s most influential wines from the 197:s onwards.

This talented pair ensures calculated ageing—at least 6 months in large format Sla-vonian oak, then 24 months in small French oak barrels—and masterful blending of each contributing varietal. This is followed by at least one year of bottle ageing. The results are consistently nothing short of spectacular.


Dolomiti IGT 2004 750 ml $ 97.99 $ 89.54 Spec 924076 [Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot] (6 per case) *93 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Limited cases available.

Dolomiti IGT 2001 750 ml $ 114.99 $ 105.08 Spec 741454 [Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot] (6 per case) *92 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Limited cases available.

Dolomiti IGT 2000 750 ml $ 119.99 $ 109.65 Spec 158600 [Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot] (6 per case) *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso Limited cases available.

Dolomiti IGT 1999 750 ml $ 134.99 $ 123.35 Spec 758938

[Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot] (6 per case) *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso Limited cases available.

Dolomiti IGT 1997 750 ml $ 159.99 $ 146.20 Spec 649517 [Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot] (6 per case) *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso Limited cases available.

TENUTA SAN LEONARDO

TRENTINO - ALTO ADIGE, ITALY

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Bianco di Toscana IGT 2006 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 S 637520 (Malvasia/Trebbiano)


Rosso di Toscana IGT 2007 750 ml $ 22.99 $ 21.01 S 553933 (Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot) *89 Points—Anthony Gismondi, The Vancouver Sun

Vin Santo 2001 375 ml $ 44.99 $ 41.11 Spec 801266 (Late Harvest Trebbiano/Malvasia) (6 per case)

Limited cases available.

Alte d’Altesi IGT 2003 750 ml $ 64.99 $ 59.39 Spec 042762

(Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon) (6 per case) *88 Points—Wine Spectator Limited cases available.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 59.99 $ 56.65 S 139220 *92 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case)

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2003 375 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 Spec 658468 *89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (12 per case)

Grappa di Brunello 500 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 161539 Limited cases available. (6 per case)

Brunello di Montalcino ‘Montosoli’ DOCG 2003 750 ml $ 149.99 $ 137.06 S 082974 *90 Points—Wine Spectator (6 per case) Note: Large format bottles available as singles. 1.5 L $ 325.00 $ 296.98 Spec 012609

3 L $ 650.00 $ 593.96 Spec 434050

5 L $ 995.00 $ 909.22 Spec 782144

ALTESINO

Altesino is a highly regarded, world class winery situated northeast of Montalcino and covering an area of approximately 64 hectares. The vineyards cover an area of approximately 27 hectares, divided into three different sub zones called Altesino, La Velona and Montosoli. The grape variety Sangiovese di Montalcino makes up the largest part of the vineyards, as it is used for Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino and Palazzo Altesi. Altesino has always been determined to produce wines of the highest quality possible; thus, the aging requirements for Brunello di Montalcino are even more stressed in the Altesino cellars.

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TENUTA CAPARZO

The name ‘Caparzo’ seems to originate from Ca ‘Pazzo, as seen in several an-cient maps. The vineyards of the Caparzo Estate include 85 hectares in Montal-cino itself and 4 hectares in Buonconvento. More than 30 years have passed since the first rows were planted. Tenuta Caparzo aims to ensure top quality products through meticulous, craftsmanlike techniques, while equally taking a modern approach to efficiency and innovation. It has kept faith with the traditions of Brunello and the various local terroirs, at the same time enhancing its wines with creative spirit and dedication to innovation to ensure the highest possible quality. This is why Caparzo wines are served by the most famous restaurants in the world, as well as at international meetings and on official state occasions.


Brunello di Montalcino 2001 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 246645



Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001 750 ml $ 119.99 $ 109.65 Spec 792382


La Casa Brunello di Montalcino 2001 750 ml $ 119.99 $ 109.65 Spec 611103




Chianti Classico DOCG 2007 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 260091 *Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso

E.T.A. March 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Misciano DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 Spec 256289

*Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso Limited cases available.

BORGO SCOPETO

Borgo Scopeto is an estate covering an area of 503 hectares (1243 acres), located in the Siennese commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, prevalently on clay soil, with arenaceous elements bonded with limestone. The wine cellar of Borgo Scopeto, renewed and enlarged over the last few years, is equipped with the most modern technology for vinification. The refining of the wines takes place in Slovenian oak barrels of 30/50 hectolitres and French oak barriques of 300 litres.

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MORIS FARMS

The Moris family has dedicated itself for generations to agriculture, increasingly spe-cializing in viticulture, and have been rewarded with the highest consumer satisfac-tion. The farm is 476 hectares, divided into 420 hectares located near Massa Marit-tima (Fattorio Poggetti), of which 37 hectares are contained within the DOC of “Monteregio di Massa Marittima”. The other 56 hectares are situated within the property of Poggio la Mozza, of which 33 hectares of vineyards are contained within the DOC of Morellino di Scansano. The wines of Moris Farms are well decorated for their power, length, elegance and finesse.


Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG 2004 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 Spec 238550 *Two Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case)

Avvoltore Maremma Toscana IGT 2005 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 238543 Limited cases available. (6 per case)

PIANIROSSI The Pianirossi estate is a result of the vision and efforts of owner Stefano Sincini, originally a respected fashion entrepreneur, born and raised in the culture of wine. Sincini discovered the magnificent location just a stone’s throw away from Castello Banfi and the first slopes of Montalcino. He gathered a highly competent team, with consultation from acclaimed oenologists Carolo Ferrini and Gioia Cresti, and set about creating a wine unique to the terroir, deciding to bring from his native Marches the cuttings of Montepulciano to complement the traditional Tuscan San-giovese and the Alicante and Petit Verdot.

By slightly veering off the path of traditional Tuscan offerings, Pianirossi has estab-lished itself as a rising star of a new generation of Maremma estates.


Solus Maremma Toscana IGT 2006 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.57 S 614859 (Sangiovese/Montepulciano/Alicante)

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TUSCANY, ITALY

MONTEVERTINE

Montevertine lies within the heart of the Chianti hills, in the community of Radda at an altitude of 425 m. Documents show that the site had been dwelled on since the 11th century. Traces of the original construction are still preserved.

In 1967, Sergio Manetti, at the time a steel product manufacturer, bought Mon-tevertine as a holiday house, and restored it to its original dwelling destination. He then planted two hectares of vines and set up a small cellar to produce some wine for friends and customers.

The first vintage produced in 1971 was more than decent, so Sergio presented it at Vinitaly in Verona. This was an immediate success and he was so enthused that only a few years later he gave up his main former activity to dedicate all his efforts to winemaking. New vineyards were planted, new cellars installed, and expansion has continued to this very day.

With Sergio’s passing in 2:::, management passed to his son Martino Manetti, who is assisted by Klaus Johann Reimitz and Bruno Bini, the latter be-ing born in Montevertine and an in-depth expert of the zone and the soil. Giulio Gambelli, the expert wine taster, is the consultant and offers his assistance dur-ing the production of the wines.


Pian del Ciampolo IGT 2006 750 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 S (CD) 549337 (Sangiovese/Canaiolo/Colorino)


Montevertine Toscana IGT 2005 750 ml $ 57.99 $ 52.99 S (CD) 515775 (Sangiovese/Canaiolo/Colorino)


La Pergole Torte IGT 2004 750 ml $ 119.99 $ 109.65 S (CD) 628552 (Sangiovese)

*94 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Limited cases available.

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Sportoletti’s winery is located near Spello and Assisi, two ancient medieval towns in the region of Umbria in central Italy, about 55 miles north of Rome. Umbria, the hilliest region in Italy, is an extremely green and pristine area, where nature and history blend together. Winemaking traditions in this region reach back to the Etruscans and Romans, but as in Burgundy, grape growing and wine-making were developed and enriched by the monks during Medieval times.

The Sportoletti family has been in agriculture for generations and has always been dedicated to the production of fine wine in Umbria. Brothers Ernesto and Remo have followed their father Vittorio’s teachings on high quality productions. The family owns 50 acres of vineyards and produces four wines, two whites and two reds. Thanks to the impressive success of their wines, the overall production has soared to 200,000 bottles. Their Merlot, which is worth noting, is produced from old vines planted at Sportoletti more than 50 years ago. The soil’s richness, in conjunction with innovative methods of production, give Sportoletti’s wines their unique identity and make them among the best expres-sions of Umbrian winemaking. In 1998, the two Sportoletti brothers hired the highly esteemed and world renowned enologist Riccardo Cotarella, marking the start of a highly successful professional relationship.

UMBRIA, ITALY

SPORTOLETTI


Assisi Grechetto DOC 2007 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 438259 *89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case)

*Two Glasses—Gambero Rosso


Assisi Rosso DOC 2006 750 ml $ 23.99 $ 21.92 S 128405 (Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon) (6 per case)


Villa Fidelia Rosso IGT 2004 750 ml $ 54.99 $ 50.25 S 385674 (Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc) (6 per case)


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THE VENETO, ITALY

MIONETTO

Sparkling White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Pergolo Prosecco Spumante 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 S 591933 *87 Points—Wine Enthusiast

IL Prosecco Frizzante IGT N/V 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 S 378638 *91 Points—The Wine Report *Vancouver Magazine Top 100 Wine of the Year—2006 375 ml $ 10.99 $ 10.04 Super Spec 463968 (24 per case)

IL Moscato Frizzante IGT N/V 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 S 073932 *90 Points—The Wine Report 375 ml $ 10.99 $ 10.04 Spec 859413 (24 per case)

Prosecco Brut Spumante DOC N/V 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 Spec 086256 *92 Points—Wine Enthusiast

Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Frizzante DOC N/V 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 G 432369 *92 Points—Wine Enthusiast

Sergio Mionetto ‘MO’ Extra Dry Spumante N/V 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 24.66 S 515551 (Prosecco) (6 per case) *92 Points—Wine Enthusiast ‘Best Buy’

Sparkling Rosé Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC IL Rosé Frizzante IGT N/V 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 231803

Sergio Mionetto Rosé Spumante N/V 750 ml $ 26.99 $ 24.66 S 098038

(6 per case)

Few lands identify themselves like Valdobbiadene so totally and directly with a completely special "drinking philosophy". Try, for example, tasting a glass of Prosecco - the most renowned "offspring" of these hills. You will feel that you have been projected into a world which you believed lost forever, where life still pro-ceeds at a liveable pace and where values remain unchanged: equilibrium and lightness, elegance and genuineness, delight in getting together and enjoying life. From Prosecco to Cartizze and many other straightforward, generous wines - the fascinating history of the vines and wines of Valdobbiadene has trodden a long path, but it has always been true to itself. You only need to travel along the Prosecco Road - the first enological route to have been created in Italy - to be aware of it all. In these places, the savours, nature, everything is still authentic and incomparable. It is in this land and with this singular tradition that an equally unique entrepreneurial story has become associated - that of the Mionetto family.

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THE VENETO, ITALY

BOTTEGA - La Cantina dei Poeti

Sparkling White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Petalo Moscato ‘IL Vino Del Amore’ IGT 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 S 580993 *Silver Medal—International Wine Challenge (London) *Vancouver Magazine Top 100 Wine of the Year 2007 & 2008 Prosecco ‘IL Vino dei Poeti’ Spumante DOC 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 S 095711 *90 Points—Wine & Spirits (6 per case)

Originality, creativity and quality have elevated this winery to the next level. In 1992, Bottega diversified to create its Cantina dei Poeti sparkling wine line, which took Bottega in a new direction.

The Petalo Moscato is a stunning wine that amazingly captures the essence of the naturally sweet Moscato grapes from which it is made. It has an aroma of flowers and fruits, and balances crisp acidity with peach and rose flavours. It truly is ‘The Wine of Love’. Its counterpart, the Prosecco ‘IL Vino dei Poeti’ ―‘The Wine of Poets’‖, is fresh, crisp and elegant, with a delicate fragrance of acacia blossoms. It is dry, refined and well balanced, with a persistent effervescence. It is well worthy of the line in which it is found.

CA’ RUGATE

Ca’ Rugate, established by the Tessari family in 1986, takes its name from the volcanic hills where most of the vineyards are to be found. The Ca’ Rugate vine-yards cover 40 hectares, 30 of which are located within the commune of Mon-teforte d’Alpone in the rugged heart of Soave Classico, with 1: hectares in the commune of Montecchia di Crosara in nearby Valpolicella. Ca’ Rugate uses only indigenous grape varieties such as Garganega, and Trebbiano di Soave for white wines; and Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone for reds.

The Soave wines of Ca Rugate are unique, produced from 100% Garganega grapes, without blending in Trebbiano or other inexpensive grapes, as is done for most Soave wines. They also utilize single vineyard production, resulting in wines that are among the best of their kind, with full, fresh fruit and hints of almonds.


San Michele Soave Classico DOC 2008 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 180653

Monte Fiorentine Soave Classico DOC 2007 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 S 180273 *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case)

Monte Alto Soave Classico DOC 2007 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 22.84 Spec 180182

*Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case)


Rio Albo Valpolicella DOC 2008 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 422899 *91 Points—Wine & Spirits

La Perlara Recioto di Soave DOCG 2007 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 Spec 810978 *91 Points—Wine & Spirits (6 per case)

Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2004 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.95 Spec 278291 *91 Points—Wine & Spirits (6 per case)

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BRUNELLI Ever since it has existed, the name Brunelli has has been closely linked to the area of San Pietro in Cariano, a small valley in the Valpolicella Classico area whose name derives from that of the Roman Cariae family. It is in this spot in the countryside where the Brunelli family has handed down from generation to generation the an-cient passion which has made its wines known and appreciated all over the world. The estate is now in the hands of Luigi, the oenologist, and of his wife Luciana who, sharing Luigi’s expertise and passion, has created a special range of wines that dis-tinguishes itself for both the virile and the feminine values it expresses.

The character of a wine is the expression of its creator’s emotions. This is all the more true in the case of the wines from Brunelli estate. The Amarone Campo del Titari, with its forthright style that pulls no punches, is the very image of a deter-mined and enigmatic craftsman of the soil like Luigi Brunelli. Luiciana, on the other hand, is mirrored in the nuances of the gentle and graceful Amarone Campo Inferi, with its feminine traits and respect for tradition.


Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2005 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 806612 (6 per case)

‘Campo Inferi’ Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2003 750 ml $ 119.99 $ 109.65 Spec 911495 (6 per case)

‘Campo del Titari’ Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2004

750 ml $ 169.99 $ 155.33 Spec 340752 (6 per case)

THE VENETO, ITALY

TRABUCCHI

The estate of Trabucchi has a total area of about 27 hectares, divided into 21 hectares of vineyard and 6 hectares of olive groves, made all the prettier by the presence of 400 cypress trees, horse chestnut trees and rose bushes.

Trabucchi is very well known for the production of wines of magnificent struc-ture, richness and character. Their Valpolicella wines are ruby-red in appear-ance, with intense fragrances of fresh red fruit, blackcurrants and blackberries, and sumptuous, silky smooth flavours. The Amarone is quality of the highest order—rich, velvety and intensely fruity. Trabucchi wines are found in selected top restaurants and wine shops around the world.


Valpolicella Superiore Terre di San Colombano DOC 2003 *Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.57 S 004325

Valpolicella Superiore Terre del Cereolo DOC 2003 750 ml $ 54.99 $ 50.25 Spec 877019

*Two Red Glasses—Gambero Rosso (6 per case)

Recioto della Valpolicella 2005 750 ml $ 79.99 $ 73.08 Spec 488569 *91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case)

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2003 750 ml $ 94.99 $ 86.80 Spec 061051

*Three Glasses—Gambero Rosso

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TEDESCHI Numerous generations of the Tedeschi family have dedicated love and devotion to viticulture in the Valpolicella, giving them an enviable wealth of experience, tradition, and nobility, all of which are used to achieve the highest level of quality.

According to old documents which have recently come to light, the first purchase of vineyards was drawn up in 1630. The descendents followed suit, bringing pres-tige, respect and esteem to the family, to the extent that they were called upon to carry out important political and religious duties.

In 1824, Nicolò Tedeschi purchased more vineyards, and with his skill and genuine personality, brought the family business many steps forward, to the extent that all successors would dedicate their lives to upholding the good name of the family and its wines. The most recent generation—Antonietta, Sabrina and Riccardo—work together to maintain the spirit of the Tedeschi family as upholders of the finest wines that The Veneto region can produce, and as purveyors of these wines to an attentive audience of buyers and consumers around the world.

Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2004 750 ml $ 57.99 $ 52.99 Spec 110312 *89 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate (6 per case)

375 ml $ 31.99 $ 29.23 Spec 110320

(12 per case)

‘Capitel San Rocco’ Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso IGT Veneto 2006 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 299271

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC ‘Capitel Monte Olmi’ 2004 *92 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 750 ml $ 98.99 $ 90.46 Spec 308957

(6 per case)

THE VENETO, ITALY

CARPENE MALVOLTI

Over 140 years of history, embracing four generations of the family, testify to Car-penè Malvolti’s long heritage of product quality and the prestige image of the brand.

Convinced that a similar wine to champagne could be produced in Italy, Antonio Car-penè established Carpenè-Malvolti Winery in the Conegliano zone in the Veneto in 1868. He taught methods of cultivation to the local farmers, and co-founded the first school of Enology in Italy. In WWI, the winery was entirely destroyed, and son Etile Carpene reconstructed the company. In 1924, the first Prosecco label was released.

In the mid 193:s, Etile’s son Antonio Carpenè Jr. was the first to affirm that the Charmat method was the one best suited for enhancing the characteristic aromas and elegance of certain Italian sparkling wines, such as Moscato d’Asti and Prosecco. Antonio reconstructed the winery after WWII, and went on to become a huge figure in Italian sparkling winemaking. Son Etoile is the current chairman, and has overseen the growth of the company into a well recognized global brand.


Prosecco di Conegliano DOC Cuvee Brut N/V 750 ml $ 22.99 $ 21.01 Spec 923623 *90 Points—Wine Enthusiast

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SPINATO

The land on which Anna Spinato’s grapes are grown has been used for that same pur-pose since the 12th century. Wine was first produced there, on the banks of the Piave River, by the monks of the Sant’ Andrea Abbey. Even the Spinato logo tells of the family’s “passion and love for our culture and the tradition of winemaking.”

Today, the wines reflect all the elegance and unpretentious sophistication that Anna Spinato herself is so well known for. Anna Spinato wines have been awarded medals at such events as Vinitaly, the Japan Wine Challenge, and MIWine of Milan. Indeed, the popularity of Anna Spinato’s wines is such that Spinato corks are embedded with a special microchip that guarantees the authenticity of every bottle.


Pinot Grigio Marca Trevigiana IGT 2006/07 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 118752

Sauvignon Blanc Marca Trevigiana IGT 2007 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 689281


Cabernet Sauvignon Piave DOC 2007 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 829440

Merlot Piave DOC 2005 750 ml $ 17.99 $ 16.44 Spec 410142

THE VENETO, ITALY

TENUTA SANT’ ANTONIO

Passion, enthusiasm, business skills and experience. Four qualities for four brothers: Armando, Tiziano, Massimo and Paolo Castagnedi. A passion originated in the family vineyards when, as children, they lived in San Zeno di Colognola ai Colli countryside, an area of the extended Valpolicella region which produces the most famous Verona wines, from Amarone to Valpolicella to Soave. In those days, the grapes produced by their father Antonio were sent to the cooperative winegrower’s association, which he founded. The brothers later became owners of their own estate, and each became interchangeable in all functions of it, from working in the field to taking care of its busi-ness affairs. Through their efforts, Tenuta Sant’ Antonio now boasts significant na-tional and international recognition.


Soave Superiore Monte Ceriani 2007 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 347377


Scaia Rossa IGT 2007 750 ml $ 16.99 $ 15.53 S 010595

(Corvina)

Monti Garbi Valpolicella Ripasso 2006 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 766311 (6 per case)

Selezione Antonio Castagnedi Amarone 2005 750 ml $ 64.99 $ 59.38 Spec 616094 *91 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Campo Dei Gigli Amarone 2004 750 ml $ 117.99 $ 107.82 Spec 815944

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NELSON, NEW ZEALAND

RICHMOND PLAINS (100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC)

Located at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, Nelson is one of the world's finest cool-climate wine growing regions, blessed with the most sunshine hours in the country, cool autumn nights, and free-draining soils of ancient river beds, forming ideal grape growing conditions on the alluvial plains. This temperate climate, mod-erated by the surrounding mountains and the Pacific Ocean sea breezes, is perfect for producing vibrant fruit driven white wines and well-structured, elegant reds.

Richmond Plains began in 1991 as a small vineyard owned by Lars and Samantha Jensen, who believe that great wines are made in the vineyard by working with na-ture. By using organic methods, without the use of synthetic herbicides, fungicides, pesticides and fertilizers, they can express the vineyard’s character in the wines.

TE MANIA

NELSON, NEW ZEALAND

Te Mãnia is a family-owned Nelson winery established in 1990 by Jon and Cheryl Harrey, located near the beautiful coastline of Tasman Bay in Nelson, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. The vineyards flourish on the ancient alluvial terraces, through which rivers flow from the mountains to the sea. These stony soils, combined with Nelson’s cool maritime climate and high sunshine hours, produce grapes and wines of the finest quality.

Nelson is famous for its rich blue skies, brilliant sunshine, beaches and lakes, spectacular national parks, cafés, artists, vineyards and winer-ies. This free spirit of Nelson’s idyllic lifestyle and climate is captured by the Harrier Hawk gliding on the breeze above the Te Mania vineyards.


Sauvignon Blanc Nelson 2008 750 ml $ 19.99 $ 18.27 S 756874 *90 Points—Wine & Spirits

Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Pinot Noir Nelson 2006 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 401877 *90 Points—Wine & Spirits


Sauvignon Blanc Nelson 2008 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 303289 *90 Points—James Halladay

Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Pinot Noir Nelson 2007 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 25.58 Spec 554097

Pinot Noir Reserve Nelson 2007 750 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.54 Spec 758508 *Gold Medal—Sydney International Top 100 Wine Show

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DÄO, PORTUGAL

VINHOS BORGES

Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges was established in 1884 by the brothers Antonio and Francisco Borges. Since 1998, it has been a part of José Maria Vieira, a Portuguese family group, which is also the most important distributor of Borges wines in Portugal.

Borges has a complete portfolio of DOC wines from the most traditional and old wine producing regions in Portugal, incluuding Port wines, Douro wines, Dao wines, Vinho Verde, rosé wine from Trás-os-Montes region, and sparkling wines. The company has two vinification centres: one at Lixa, the heart of the Vinho Verde region, and the other at Vila Real, in the Trás-os-Montes region, with a global production capacity of about 5.8 million litres. It is a force in the production and marketing of fine wines from around the country of Portugal, with exports to countries all over the world.


Vinho Verde Gatao N/V 750 ml $ 10.99 $ 10.04 S 796201 *85 Points—Gismondi on Wine

Dao Meia Encosta White 2007 750 ml $ 11.99 $ 10.96 S 947895 *87 Points—Gismondi on Wine

Rose Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Gatao Rose N/V 750 ml $ 10.99 $ 10.04 S 399832

E.T.A. Spring 2010


Dao Meia Encosta Red 2006 750 ml $ 11.99 $ 10.96 S 040923 *89 Points, ‘Top 1:: Values of the Year’—Wine & Spirits

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ROBERTSON VALLEY, SOUTH AFRICA

EXCELSIOR

Excelsior Estate Winery has been under the ownership of the de Wet family since 1870. The current owners are the fourth generation of De Wets to farm the fertile land of the Robertson Valley in the Western Cape. Excelsior is one of the largest private wine estates in South Africa, with over 200 hectares planted to vineyards. The philosophy of the De Wet family is to produce wines that are immediately appealing, with opulent fruit in good balance, and elegant lengthy finishes. The wines are made available at prices that offer incredible value.



Viognier 2008 750 ml $ 15.99 $ 14.61 S 662171 *87 Points—Anthony Gismondi, Gismondi on Wine


Paddock Shiraz 2007 750 ml $ 15.99 $ 14.61 S 183996

*3 ½ Stars—John Platter

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 750 ml $ 15.99 $ 14.61 S 183970 *86 Points—Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

GOLDEN KAAN

Golden Kaan wines originate from selected vineyards at the southernmost tip of Africa – the fertile, lush Western Cape centered on Cape Town. Here, the Golden Kaan varietals flourish in the rich soils of the Table Mountain sandstone along with the Malmesbury shale, and profit from the ideal terrain of the Western Cape, which resembles a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and good winter rainfall, ensuring the minimum amount of irrigation. These weather and terroir conditions ensure sun-ripened varietal grapes of the highest quality, which are then used to produce the full-bodied and unique wines of Golden Kaan.

Golden Kaan remains committed to environmentally friendly vineyard practices and wine sourcing. All the wines and grapes sourced for Golden Kaan derive from vineyards that are fully IPW (Integrated Production of Wine) certified.

White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Sauvignon Blanc 2008 750 ml $ 12.99 $ 11.87 Spec 147710 *85 Points—Wine Enthusiast


Shiraz 2007 750 ml $ 12.99 $ 11.87 S 147728 *89 Points—Wine Enthusiast

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 750 ml $ 12.99 $ 11.87 Spec 149658

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MADRID, SPAIN

BODEGAS TAGONIUS

Bodegas Tagonius, located 40 km southeast of Madrid, is a relative new-comer to the wine industry, having opened in 2000. Its wines have quickly been placed among the very best from Spain. The winery lies in the Tajuña River Basin, where the ancient Romans enjoyed the wine from the Iberian Peninsula. A century ago, Galician fisherman travelled to Madrid to trade their fish for fine wine. Today, modern winemaking has brought a renais-sance to the region—the ‘Vinos de Madrid’ have gained rapidly in popularity worldwide. The online wine review Iberians on Wine wrote, “Tagonius is a top Madrid red, clearly connected with the wine revolution of La Mancha…”

Red Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Tinto Roble 2003 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 25.58 Spec 807453 (Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/Merlot) (6 per case)


Crianza 2004 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 506915 (Tempranillo/Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah) (6 per case)


Tagonius Reserva 2003 750 ml $ 79.99 $ 73.09 Spec 385609 (Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo/Syrah) (6 per case)


Gran Vino 2003 750 ml $ 197.99 $ 180.92 Spec 771816 (Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo/Syrah) (3 per case)


NICHOLS

PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA

U.S.A.

Nichols is a small family winery located in Paso Robles, California. It was established in 1991to produce ultra premium wine, with limited production of each varietal around the 1200 case level. This allows owner and wine-maker Keith Nichols to place great care and attention to the tending of the vines, maintaining lower yields and high quality, and to the maximum extrac-tion of varietal character and flavour in the wines. He believes in ageing his wines over extended time periods to ensure that they have had time to mel-low tannins and develop complexity, for wines that show off magnificent, fully developed, multiple layered flavour. Limited cases available.

White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Silver Fox Sauvignon Blanc 2006 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 25.58 Spec 814491


Silver Fox Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 376087

D’Anbino Vineyards Syrah 2003 750 ml $ 54.99 $ 34.71 Spec 647784

Cienega Valley Zinfandel 1999 750 ml $ 59.99 $ 34.71 Spec 927889

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LODI, CALIFORNIA

DELICATO FAMILY VINEYARDS

White Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Woodhaven Chardonnay 2007 750 ml $ 11.99 $ 10.96 Spec 292805

Delicato Pinot Grigio 2008 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 408210

Irony Chardonnay 2006 750 ml $ 21.99 $ 20.09 Spec 160499

Rose Wine Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Delicato White Zinfandel 2006 750 ml $ 8.99 $ 8.21 Spec 769117


Woodhaven Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 750 ml $ 11.99 $ 10.96 Spec 292813

Delicato Merlot 2006 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 520148

Delicato Old Vine Zinfandel 2007 750 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 346908

Irony Merlot 2004 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 580068

Irony Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 276840

When Gasparé Indelicato emigrated to California from the small village of Campobello in Italy, it was only natural that he would do the one thing he knew he could do better than anything else—grow wine grapes, like his father, grandfather and several generations before him. He planted the first grapes for Delicato Family Vineyards in the spring of 1924. Within a few years, wine-makers across the country knew of the quality of Gasparé’s California grapes.

His hard work was rewarded with more orders than he could fill. During Pro-hibition, Gasparé’s grapes were sought after by home winemakers seeking quality grapes for home winemaking. But early success turned into hard times. Grapes sales declined during the Great Depression.

In 1935, with Prohibition repealed, Gasparé made the decision to turn a por-tion of his grapes into wine, using techniques his father had taught him. In the old hay barn by the vineyard, Gasparé, his brother-in-law, and their twin wives took turns with a hand driven press to produce their first vintage con-sisting of 3,451 gallons (just under 1,500 cases) of wine.

Gasparé established a reputation for great winemaking, and other producers in the budding California wine industry approached Gaspare and his family for custom-made wines. To meet the demand, the family acquired additional vineyard land. Gasparé’s three sons, Vincent, Frank and Anthony, joined the family winery as the business grew. Today, Chris and Jay Indelicato, third gen-eration family members and Anthony’s sons, are leading the business into the future under the name of DFV Wines, now the fifth largest winery operation in the United States.

U.S.A.

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U.S.A.

GLORIA FERRER

“Gloria Ferrer reliably produces some of California best sparkling wines, from the fruit-forward blanc de

noirs to the richly structured Carneros Cuvée. On a warm day, step out onto the terrace of the visitors

center as you sip your bubbly or one of the winery's Pinot Noirs or Chardonnays…” Wine Spectator,

Travel to California Wine Country, June 15, 2008

In 1982, the Ferrer family, proprietors of the world’s largest producer of sparkling wine, Freixenet U.S.A., purchased 25: acres of land in Sonoma’s Carneros wine dis-trict, where they planted vineyards with the traditional sparkling wine grapes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In 1986, their state-of-the-art winery, with Spanish-style archi-tecture and breathtaking vista terrace, overlooking the estate vineyards and the roll-ing Carneros hills, opened to the public. The winery was named after José Ferrer's beloved wife.

The winery now cultivates 385 acres in Carneros and produces a range of sparkling and still wines. Gloria Ferrer is dedicated to the production of wines that reflect the artistry of the winemaker and the marriage of vine to place in the vineyard. Gloria Fer-rer’s still wines complement the sparkling wines that will always remain the first love of the Ferrer family.


Carneros Chardonnay 2005 750 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 Spec 000109 *91 Points—Wine Enthusiast


Sonoma Brut N/V 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 S 192898 *90 Points—Wine Spectator

Blanc de Noirs N/V 750 ml $ 32.99 $ 30.15 Spec 244392

*88 Points—Gismondi on Wine

Blanc de Blancs 2002 750 ml $ 37.99 $ 34.71 Spec 244376 *88 Points—Gismondi on Wine

Royal Cuvee 1996 750 ml $ 43.99 $ 40.20 Spec 244418 *88 Points—Gismondi on Wine


Carneros Pinot Noir 2005 750 ml $ 38.99 $ 35.63 Spec 638361 *Double Gold—Taster’s Guild Annual Consumer’s Wine Judging 2::6

SONOMA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

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SONOMA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

B.R. COHN

U.S.A.

Founded by Bruce Cohn in 1984, B.R. Cohn Winery is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley. Bruce Cohn bought the land now known as Olive Hill Estate Vineyards in 1974. The small family operated winery is surrounded by the 90-acre Olive Hill Estate Vineyards, where soils warmed by underground natural hot springs and gentle ocean breezes create a unique microclimate resulting in ideal growing conditions for ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon. B.R. Cohn also produces Merlot, Pinot Noir, SyrCab (a unique blend of Syrah and Cabernet Sau-vignon), Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Port, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. These award-winning wines have placed B.R. Cohn among the leaders of great California wine producers.




Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 750 ml $ 36.99 $ 33.80 Spec 351866

Zinfandel 2007 750 ml $ 49.99 $ 45.68 Spec 858241

Olive Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 750 ml $ 76.99 $ 70.35 Spec 569541 (6 per case)

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WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON

BENTON-LANE

U.S.A.

The Bookwalter family roots are deep in agriculture and the Washington wine and viticulture industry. With several of the top vineyard sources in the state and a com-mitment to excellence in winemaking, Bookwalter Winery continues to fulfill the growing demand for ultra premium wines from Washington State.

In 1997, John Bookwalter joined the family winery, established by parents Jerrold and Jean, as the 10th generation of Bookwalters to be involved in agriculture, focus-ing on producing ultra premium red wines. To do so, he joined with world-class wine-maker/vineyard consultant Zelma Long, who had just retired from her illustrious 30 year wine industry career. Success was immediate, as both the 2000 vintage Mer-lot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines were released to rave reviews. The next two vin-tages brought two top 100 wines of the year rankings, several 90 point-plus Parker ratings and another Wine Spectator "Wine of the Week" acknowledgement.

COLUMBIA VALLEY, WASHINGTON

BOOKWALTER


Sub Plot 23 N/V 750 ml $ 24.99 $ 22.84 Spec 523514 (Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Syrah/Malbec/Petit Verdot/Barbera/Cabernet Franc)

Columbia Valley Merlot 2005 750 ml $ 52.99 $ 48.42 Spec 608679 *91 Points—Wine Enthusiast

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 750 ml $ 59.99 $ 54.82 Spec 611871

Foreshadow Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 *93 Points—Wine Enthusiast 750 ml $ 59.99 $ 54.82 Spec 114579

Protagonist Red Mountain 2006 750 ml $ 69.99 $ 63.96 Spec 180331 (Merlot/Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Syrah/Cabernet Franc) *92 Points—Wine Spectator

Steve and Carol Girard have been owners of Benton-Lane since 1988. They headed north from their home state California, feeling that Oregon’s cooler climate offered the possibility of producing Pinot Noir with better balance, structure, and more inter-esting flavours. They settled on a property called ‘Sunnymount’ in southern Wil-lamette Valley, named for its rain shadow position due east of the highest peaks in the coastal range. Sunnymount straddles the border between Benton and Lane counties. The vineyard has grown to 138 acres, planted mostly to Pinot Noir, with 7 distinct clones of rootstocks carefully matched to the planting location. In 2004, the winery began full production of Pinot Gris. Benton-Lane is distributed throughout the U.S. and various international markets, and continues to be highly regarded for its excep-tional crafted wines, showing off the amazing capabilities of the Willamette Valley.


Pinot Gris 2008 750 ml $ 27.99 $ 25.58 Spec 137265 *93 Points, ‘Top 1:: Wines of the World’ —Wine & Spirits


Estate Pinot Noir 2007 750 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 Spec 098749

First Class Pinot Noir 2005 750 ml $ 74.99 $ 68.53 Spec 207647 *92 Points—Wine Spectator

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SPIRITS

DISTILLERIA BOTTEGA

Spirits Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Sambuca 700 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 S 758862 *5 Stars—F. Paul Pacult’s Spirit Journal (6 per case)

Grappa 700 ml $ 39.99 $ 36.54 S 432468 *Food & Wine Grappa of the Year 2006 (6 per case)

*90—95 Points—The Wine Enthusiast

Grappa Platinum 700 ml $ 75.99 $ 69.44 Spec 062927 (Amarone) (2 per case)

*95 Points—The Wine Enthusiast

Top Five Grappa Set 5 x 200 ml $ 88.99 $ 81.24 Spec 062505 (Prosecco, Falanghina, Moscato, (3 per case)

Müller-Thurgau, Cabernet Sauvignon)

Grappa Pesca 500 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 131151

(Peach) (6 per case)

Grappa Gianduia 500 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 Spec 134635 (Hazelnut/Chocolate) (6 per case)

Grappa Limoncino 500 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 Spec 176016 (Lemon) (6 per case)

Grappa ‘Discovery’ 500 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 111716 *Blown Glass Bottle Package (2 per case)

Grappa ‘Moby Dick’ 500 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 867382 *Blown Glass Bottle Package (2 per case)

Grappa ‘Maple Leaf’ 500 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 S 441089 *Blown Glass Bottle Package (6 per case)

Distilleria Bottega was set up in 1977 by Aldo Bottega, a master distiller with over 30 years of experience. The distillery began modestly, operating in the local grappa market. In 1983, with the death of its founder, son Sandro took on the manage-ment of the company with the assistance of siblings Barbara and Stefano. In a few years, Distilleria Bottega left its anonymity, thanks to an innovative distillation sys-tem that makes grappa mellower and more delicate. In 1987, the Alexander brand joined Bottega; this new brand is intended for those consumers who have devel-oped a much more educated and refined palate.

All Alexander Grappa has its origin from very fresh and vinous marcs that are distilled in copper stills following the steam distillation in order to guarantee the highest quality. The Venetian blown glass bottles, designed by Sandro Bottega, are the ideal container to view the clarity and transparency of the Alexander Grappa. They were also the object of a prestigious international exhibition called “Art in Grappa”.

THE VENETO, ITALY

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SPIRITS

ROBERTO CAVALLI

“I love the purity of vodka, especially of my vodka: it’s like fire and water merged into a single element…” — Roberto Cavalli

Captivating, seductive, the quintessence of pure femininity...Roberto Cavalli Vodka is all of this.

Produced in line with Italian tradition and the experience of the best distilleries, Roberto Cavalli Vodka is sophisticated and elegant, for more discerning palates. Made with the purest water gushing from the slopes of Monte Rosa, Roberto Cavalli Vodka is produced using the finest quality grain grown in the valleys where the south-west Alps meet the river Po.

For many years Roberto Cavalli only shared the pleasure of this delicious ultra pre-mium vodka with family and friends. Famous for his busy nightlife and passion for hav-ing a good time, Roberto Cavalli has now decided to share this treasure, up to now a jealously guarded secret, with the rest of the world.

Vodka Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Roberto Cavalli Vodka 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 029389 (6 per case)

*9: Points, ‘Exceptional’ —Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago 2006 *Gold Medal—World Spirits Competition, San Francisco 2006

ITALY

VECCHIA ROMAGNA Vecchia Romagna comes from a great company tradition that dates back to 1820, when the refined French distiller Jean Bouton, the founder of the first steam distillery, arrived in Italy.

Distilled from prized Trebbiano grapes, Vecchia Romagna Black Label is an unmistak-able brandy. An exceptional recipe, advanced distillation techniques, and aging for a minimum of three years in small oak casks give it a warm intense colour, an aromatic, harmonious, complex fragrance, and a smooth dry taste. For these reasons, it has become the default Italian brandy in the marketplace.

Amaro Montenegro is a traditional amaro distilled using 40 herbs obtained from around the world, including vanilla and orange peels. It uses a unique soaking and dis-tillation process, which results in a liquor that is sweet in taste, with a slightly bitter finish.

It was first produced by famous Italian spirits manufacturer Stanislao Cobianchi in the late 19th century and is named after the second queen of Italy, Princess Elena of Mon-tenegro. It is extremely popular as an after-coffee drink ―‘ammazzacaffe’ in Italian‖.

Brandy Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Vecchia Romagna Black Label 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 S 286807

(6 per case)

Amaro Montenegro 750 ml $ 34.99 $ 31.97 Spec 601484 (6 per case)

Vodka Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Roberto Cavalli Vodka 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 029389

(6 per case) *9: Points, ‘Exceptional’ —Beverage Testing Institute, Chicago 2006 *Gold Medal—World Spirits Competition, San Francisco 2006

http://www.doradopizzorniandsons.com/vodka.html

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SPRINGBANK DISTILLERY

Springbank Distillery is a true original in many regards. It is the oldest distillery in Scotland that survives in the ownership of its founders, the Mitchells, Scotland’s senior distilling family. The present distillery was built in 1828 on the site of the previous illicit distillery of Archibald Mitchell. Springbank is the signature producer of Campbeltown, one of the five recognized production regions of scotch. It has its own unique and de-lightful nuances which make it among the world's best single malt producers.

Springbank is unique amongst Scotland’s distilleries in that all parts of the production process, from traditional malting to bottling, are carried out at the one location. Of note, it is the only distillery that has never used chill filtering and the addition of cara-mel to add back colour in the production of its fine malts, ensuring that the essential oils, esthers and proteins are maintained in the product, guaranteeing whiskies of the finest pure aroma and flavour.

CAMPBELTOWN, SCOTLAND

Whisky Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Springbank 10 Year Old 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 S 086454

*”A highly complex malt” - Michael Jackson (6 per case)

Springbank Longrow CV 750 ml $ 89.99 $ 82.23 Spec 896019

Limited cases available (2 per case)

Springbank Hazelburn 12 Year Old 750 ml $ 99.99 $ 91.37 Spec 842906 Limited cases available (2 per case)

Springbank 15 Year Old 750 ml $ 149.99 $ 137.06 Spec 445858 *”A true water of life” - Michael Jackson (2 per case)

Springbank 7 Year Old Gaja Barolo Finish 750 ml $ 149.99 $ 137.06 Spec 128009

Limited cases available (2 per case)

GLENGLYLE DISTILLERY

Brand new distillery. Same old family.

Officially opened on March 25, 2004 by Dr Winnifred Ewing MP, and Mr Hedley Wright, Chairman of J & A Mtchell and Co Ltd, the Mitchell's Glengyle Distillery is the first distillery to open in Campbeltown in over 125 years, and the first new distillery in Scotland this millennium.

The whisky produced at the Mitchell's Glengyle Distillery is called Kilkerran Single Malt.

On May 21, 2009 at an open day held at the distillery, the global launch of Kilkerran 'Work in Progress" Single Malt took place. This first release of 12,000 bottles will be part of the "Work in Progress" series, allowing scotch lovers to follow Kilkerran Single Malt as it matures from 5 years old towards it full release age of 12 year old.

Look for this exciting new product to be available in the market shortly.

Whisky Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Kilkerran Single Malt 750 ml TBD TBD TBD TBD (2 per case)

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SPIRITS

CASA NOBLE Casa Noble represents the pride, passion and quality commitment of more than 200 years of tequila production. First established in 1776, Casa Noble’s family of tequilas has a rich history, earning them a position as one of the finest spirits in the world.

Casa Noble began as a hacienda surrounded by a vast land where only one thing was to be found: blue agave (tequilana weber), tequila's one and only source. In a few years, this hacienda became one of the most industrially developed facilities of the region; its lands holding close to 1 million agave plants, in a region with a recorded 6 million in total. At the turn of the century, the hacienda had a daily production capacity of ten 66-liter barrels. Casa Noble ultra premium tequilas begin as carefully selected mature blue agave plants which have met strict requirements for water and sugar content. Using tradi-tional methods, the rich agave pinas are slow-cooked for 38 hours in stone ovens. Then, using only the core and hearts of the agaves, the sweet nectar is extracted.

The fermentation process is 100% natural, followed by a triple distillation. The result is a tequila so pure and full of agave flavor that it has elevated the concept of tequila to new levels around the world.

Tequila Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC Casa Noble Crystal Tequila 750 ml $ 119.99 $ 109.65 S 462572 (6 per case)

*Double Gold Award Winner 2000—San Francisco World Spirits Competition

MEXICO

FRANCE

PINK 47 Multi-award winning Pink 47 Gin was launched in the spring of 2007, to immediate critical acclaim. It is distilled by the UK’s second largest distiller, which produces a staggering 6.5 million 9L cases of spirits every year. Their roots trace back 250 years and today specialize in the distillation of traditional London Dry Gin. In 2007, they won no less than 18 awards for this new product.

While the process of distillation of London Dry Gin is widely understood, Pink 47 Gin certainly follows its own production path. Specifically, it is the use of the twelve care-fully selected botanicals used in the recipe, including almonds, cassia and nutmeg, that helps to give the gin such a distinct sensory profile.

The remarkable Pink 47 Gin bottle takes its shape from the legendary Khavaraya Pink Diamond, which has been missing for over 4:: years, and was reputably shaped “like a sublime teardrop of spiritual joy”. The search for the Khavaraya symbolizes the com-pany’s struggle to craft a perfect gin with which to make definitive cocktails. Facets flash the pink tones of the label through the crystal clear liquid to create a distinctive ‘pink’ package.

Gin Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Pink 47 Gin 700 ml $ 39.99 $ 45.68 S 500421

(6 per case) *Charles Hosie GmbH ‘Aromatic Spirit of the Year 2::8’ *Best UK Spirit—Tesco Drinks Awards 2008

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SPIRITS

ROYAL JAMAICAN

Royal Jamaican is responsible for the production of Jamaican Gold at its small, exclusive private estate. Though a relative newcomer to the mar-ket, it has already created quite a stir for the quality of its rum and its unique, attractive packaging.

Jamaican Gold is a premium amber rum distilled from 100% Jamaican molasses. Great care and attention is made to ensure the highest quality possible throughout all stages in the production process. The product is hand-filled and bottled in small batches.

The rum itself shows off a wonderfully smooth, round, rich, textured taste, with hints of chocolate, vanilla and other pleasant spices. It is a rum that is truly worthy of the fine reputation that Jamaica has carved out for itself in the production of world class rum, one that dates all the way back to the 16th century.

Rum Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Jamaican Gold 750 ml $ 29.99 $ 27.40 S 916718 (6 per case)

ANTIGUA

ANTIGUA DISTILLERY

The Antigua Distillery has long been the premium distiller of fine rums in The Leeward islands. They are committed to maintaining the high stan-dards of production and packaging that have been developed over recent decades. The company produces high quality rums with the finest all-natural ingredients, using a skillful combination of traditional methods and modern technology. They continue the tradition of using copper pipes for their five column continuous copper still that can produce 1.5 million litres a year. Ageing is done in 220 litre American oak casks that were previ-ously used for ageing bourbon, covering a time frame of a minimum 2-3 years, with no top-ups to replace evaporation, allowing the "angels" to take their share.

English Harbour Five Year Old Antigua Rum is smooth, lush, and not overly stickly sweet, with a lovely vanilla profile, making it versatile for cocktails or as a fine sipping rum all on its own. It is a premium rum that offers tre-mendous value.

Rum Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

English Harbour Five Year Old Antigua Rum 750 ml $ 31.99 $ 29.23 S 391078 *95 Points, ’Highly Recommended’—Chicago Beverage Testing Institute *Double Gold Award Winner, 2004 & 2005—San Francisco World Spirits Competition

JAMAICA

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SPIRITS

YENI RAKI Raki ―pronounced ‘ra-kee’‖ is a non-sweet, anise flavoured spirit popularly consumed in Turkey as an aperitif, It is traditionally produced by twice-distilling either pure suma, or suma that has been mixed with ethanol in traditional copper alembics of 5000 litres, and subsequently flavoured with aniseed. It is similar to several kinds of alcoholic beverages available around the Mediterranean, Middle East and Colombia, including pastis, ouzo, sambuca, arak, anise castellano and aguardiente.

In Turkey, raki is the unofficial national drink, and is traditionally consumed either sec, with chilled water on the side, or partly mixed with chilled water. The subsequent dilution causes Raki to turn a milky-white colour, a phenomenon that has resulted in the drink being popularly referred to as aslan sütü, literally meaning ‘Lion’s Milk’, which, together with the usage of the word ‘aslan’ as a Turkish metaphor for a strong, courageous man, gives the term a meaning close to ‘the milk of the brave’.

Raki is commonly consumed alongside mezze—a selection of hot and cold appetizers, and is especially popular alongside seafood, together with fresh arugula, white cheese and melon. It is an equally popular complement to various red meat dishes like kebabs.

Yeni Raki is produced by Mey Alcoholic Beverages, and is the highest regarded and most popular brand in Turkey, well known for its very high quality and smooth, rounded flavour.

Anise Liqueur Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Yeni Raki Anise Liqueur 350 ml $ 17.90 $ 16.36 S 269241 *Double Gold Medal Winner —San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2005

700 ml $ 29.90 $ 27.32 Spec 487975

(6 per case)

TURKEY

HARE Hare ―pronounced ‘Ha-Ree’‖ is a line of liqueurs that was recently launched by Mey Alcoholic Beverages of Turkey. Mey is Turkey’s leading producer of spirits and one of its largest wine producers. It was founded in 2004 to consolidate a number of dispa-rate distilleries in the country. The company has aggressively launched new brands, and re-launched old ones, in its efforts to build upon its position as one of Europe’s largest spirit producers.

The Hare brand name is translated, oddly enough, as “bright lines that appear to be undulating to the eye.” The bottle for the Hare Turkish Coffee Cream Liqueur sports a mystical design that is supposed to be “the gaze of the concubine in the Ottoman harem.”

The coffee cream liqueur product itself has proven to be an enormous success within Turkey, and Canada has become one of the very first export destinations for this fabu-lous product. This special cream liqueur blends the famous natural traditional Turk-ish coffee with soft, textured, velvety cream liqueur. It has an irresistible warm coffee aroma, and the smooth, rich, luscious cream is a joy to savour alongside coffee, with dessert, or all on its own.

Cream Liqueur Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Hare Turkish Coffee Cream Liqueur 500 ml $ 19.80 $ 18.09 Spec 678482 (6 per case) *Gold Medal—San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2009

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San Francisco’s famous Anchor Steam, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. The deep amber color, thick creamy head, and rich flavour all testify to its traditional brewing methods. Anchor Steam is unique, for its brewing process has evolved over many decades and is like no other in the world.

The ‘steam’ reference comes from the fact that the brewery started with no way to chill the boiling wort, so they pumped it to large open-top bins on the roof for it to be chilled by the cool air blowing in off the Pacific Ocean. Thus while brewing, the brew-ery had a distinct cloud of steam around the roof let off by the wort as it cooled.

ANCHOR BREWING

Beer Size Price Licensee Listing CSPC

Anchor Steam 6 x 355 ml $ 13.49 $ 12.33 S 576009 *San Francisco’s iconic, full flavoured lager. (4 per case)

Anchor Liberty Ale 6 x 355 ml $ 13.49 $ 12.33 S 866210 *The essential citrusy summertime ale. (4 per case)

Anchor Porter 6 x 355 ml $ 13.49 $ 12.33 Spec 101915 *One of North America’s finest porters. (4 per case)

UNITED STATES

BEER

BELGIUM

PALM BREWERIES

Family brewed since 1747, Palm Breweries is the leading brewery of Belgian special beers. Palm Breweries is unique because four fermentation processes are joined in one brewery group: bottom fermentation, top fermentation, mixed fermentation and spontaneous fermentation. For years, Palm Brewer-ies has carried the famous ’Belgian horse’ in its logo, the living symbol of au-thentic Belgian rural culture, strength, and roots.


Palm Export 6 x 330 ml $ 14.99 $ 13.70 Spec 828509 *The #1 selling specialty beer in Belgium . (4 per case)

Rodenbach Grand Cru 330 ml $ 2.99 $ 2.73 S 122879 (24 per case)

*‘The most refreshing beer in the world’ - Michael Jackson

Steenbrugge Blond 330 ml $ 3.99 $ 3.65 Spec 342154 *Warm, full flavour., combined with subtle herbs. (24 per case)

Boon Geuze 375 ml $ 4.99 $ 4.56 Spec 126458

*Spontaneous fermentation. Two years in oak casks. (12 per case)

Boon Kriek 375 ml $ 4.99 $ 4.56 Spec 044842 *Fresh cherries added at secondary fermentation. (12 per case)

Boon Framboise 375 ml $ 5.50 $ 5.03 Spec 069005 *Fresh raspberries added at secondary fermentation. (12 per case)

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Menabrea Beer 6 x 330 ml $ 13.99 $ 12.78 Spec 609529 *Piedmont’s multi-award winning premium lager . (4 per case)

The Kulmbacher Brewery Corporation was founded in 1895. In the 195:s, it set out specifically to make the world’s biggest export beer. Naturally, it would be done according to the Bavarian Purity Law, using nothing but barley malt, yeast, hops and water. The results impressed even the high expectations of its own consumers, as German beer consumers picked Kulmbacher as the best Pilsner in Germany.

Kulmbacher is the only brewery in Germany that displays a coat of arms of a city in its trademarks. This was approved by Kulmbach city council in 1926. This city at the center of the country, not far from the western border of old Bohemia, is at the heart of Bavarian brew-ing. It is here where the best balance between the malty and hoppy elements of a classic Pils is achieved.

BEER

GERMANY

KULMBACHER


Kulmbacher Export 500 ml $ 2.99 $ 2.73 S 402768 *A classic Bavarian pilsner. (20 per case)

ITALY

BIRRA MENABREA

The historic Menabrea brewery – the oldest in Italy – was built in 1846 in the town of Biella at the foot of the Italian Alps. Still run by the founding family, it is now the country's only fully Italian-owned brewery. Menabrea 1846 is still brewed in the original building, which boasts an extensive network of under-ground cellars where the beer is fermented and aged.

Menabrea 1846 is a premium prestige lager beer. Additive free, it is the only Italian lager still brewed by bottom fermentation, a completely natural ‘slow fer-mentation’ process using spring water from the Alps and brewed with malt, maize, hops and yeast. Unlike mass produced beer, no water is later added to standardize the alcohol content. The results are a testament to eight genera-tions of brewing expertise by the Menabrea family - a full bodied beer with a light colour and optimum flavour.

Menabrea 1846 has won numerous international awards, the first being the Gold Medal Award at the London International Exhibition in 1925, and the most recent being the top prize for two years running at the Chicago International Beer Championships in 1997, 1998, and then again in 2000.

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BEER

TURKEY

EFES The Efes brand, synonymous with Turkey since 1969, has enjoyed a unique history. Beer production in Turkey did not begin until 1890, when a brewery was founded in Istanbul by two Swiss entrepreneurs. This brewery was later nationalized, and for a time, Tekel, a state enterprise, was the only beer producer in Turkey. In 1969, a change in the regulations opened the market to private enterprise, allowing the Efes company to establish its first two breweries in the cities of Istanbul and Izmir.

Today, Efes controls approximately 85% of the domestic beer market in Turkey. With the exception of Tuborg, which started producing beer in Turkey the same year that Efes began, other foreign brands—so successful elsewhere—have made little progress in Turkey. It is a testament to the reverence that the local population has for its home brand.

Efes has rode its domestic popularity to the international market with great suc-cess, particularly in Eastern Europe. With its iconic bottle packaging and fresh, crisp, clean taste, it has found its following with beer lovers all over the world.


Efes Pilsener (Bottle) 6 x 330 ml $ 11.40 $ 10.42 S 299495 (4 per case) *Favourite Import Lager—Canada Cup of Beer 2006 & 2008 *People’s Choice Award—Calgary Beer Festival 2006 Efes Pilsener (Tall Can) 500 ml $ 2.20 $ 2.01 Spec 047829 (24 per case)

Efes Dark (Bottle) 6 x 330 ml $ 11.40 $ 10.42 Spec 075705 *Gold Medal—Monde Selection Brussels 1998 (4 per case) *Silver Medal and Best Import—Calgary Beer Festival 2007

THAILAND

THAI BEV Chang Beer has captured the imagination of the Thai people due to the brand’s commitment to quality, harmony, balance and complete authenticity. Within four years of its launch in 1995, Chang became Thailand’s number 1 selling beer. To-day, its share in the domestic Thailand market sits at 50%. The brand has rode this domestic success into the international market, where it has truly become an iconic brand. Recently, Chang Beer was awarded the Gold Medallion at the Inter-national Beer Competition in Australia.

The word ‘chang’ translates as ‘elephant’ - an animal that has played a major part in Thailand’s rich history. It is revered in religion and among royalty and has helped cultivate the land that now produces Chang’s unique flavour.

Chang is produced in three state-of-the-art breweries employing the very latest technology to ensure that consumers are getting the highest quality product avail-


Chang Beer 6 x 330 ml $ 11.80 $ 10.78 Super Spec 862813 *Thailand’s #1 selling beer and a truly global brand. (4 per case)

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Italian Wine Facts

Total Regions ~ 20 Total Wine Production ~ 51 million hectoliters Red Wine Production ~ 70% White Wine Production ~ 30% Wine & Grape Varietals ~ approx. 2000

Classifications

IGT ~ Indicazione Geografica Tipica ~ Wines made with approved grape varietals typical of region and/or appellation

DOC ~ Denominazione Origine Controllata ~ Wines made from specific grape varietals grown in defined areas according to set production methods

DOCG ~ Denominazione Origine Controllata Garantita ~ Wines made from specific grape varietals grown in defined areas according to set production methods meeting commission standards

Regions & Varietal Stereotypes

Region Acres Red Varietals White Varietals

Friuli 45 840 60% White Cab Franc, Merlot, Refosco Pinot Grigio, Tocai, Sauv Blanc

Trentino-Alto Adige 33 780 60% Red Pinot Nero, Merlot Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Cab Sauv, Teroldego Gewurztraminer, Sauv Blanc

Veneto 190 000 60% White Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara Prosecco, Garganega, Trebbiano (Vallpolicella, Amarone, Bardolino) (Soave), Pinot Grigio

Lombardy 66 000 60% Red Nebbiolo, Pinot Nero, Bonarda Moscato, Pinot Bianco

Valle d’Aosta 1 600 75% Red Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Petit Rouge Chardonnay, Moscato, Petit Arvine

Piedmont 145 795 65% Red Nebbiolo, Barbera, Dolcetto Moscato, Cortese, Chardonnay

Liguria 13 600 80% White Ormeasco Vermentino, Pigato, (Cinque Terre)

Emilia-Romagna 153 922 75% Red Sangiovese, Lambrusco Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay, Albana Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Tuscany 210 040 80% Red Sangiovese, Cab Sauv, Merlot Trebbiano, Malvasia, Chardonnay (Chianti, Brunello) Pinot Grigio

Umbria 40 772 60% White Sangiovese, Cab Sauv, Merlot Trebiano, Malvasia, Grechetto (Torgiano, Montefalco Sagrantino) (Orvieto)

The Marches 61 530 70% White Montepulciano, Sangiovese Verdicchio, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc

Latium 95 700 95% White Merlot, Sangiovese, Malvasia, Trebbiano Montepulciano (Frascati)

Abruzzo 82 286 65% Red Montepulciano, Sangiovese Trebbiano

Molise 22 240 75% Red Aglianico, Montepulciano, Greco, Falanghina Sangiovese, Tintilia

Campania 111 200 55% White Aglianico, Piedirosso, Greco Di Tufo, Fiano, Falanghina (Lacryma Christi) (Lacryma Christi)

Apulia 326 180 55% Red Primativo, Negromaro Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco

Malvasia Nero Malvasia

Sardinia 107 070 60% White Monica, Connonau, Carignano Vermentino, Malvasia, Nuragus Giro Moscato

Basilicata 39 540 90% Red Aglianico, Sangiovese, Moscato, Malvasia Montepulciano

Calabria 78 085 90% Red Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Greco, Mantonico Magliocco, (Ciro)

Sicily 346 000 90% White Nero D’Avola, Syrah Insolia, Catarratto, Moscato, Cab Sauv, Merlot Malvasia, Chardonnay, Grillo

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Supplier Websites

AMARO MONTENEGRO * www.montenegro.it

ANCHOR BREWING * www.anchorbrewing.com

ANDREW PEACE * www.apwines.com ANTIGUA DISTILLERY * www.antiguadistillery.com

ALTESINO * www.altesino.it ARGIOLAS * www.cantine-argiolas.it

BENTON-LANE * www.benton-lane.com

BORGO SCOPETO * www.borgoscopeto.com BODEGAS TAGONIUS * www.tagonius.com

BOOKWALTER * www.bookwalterwines.com BOTTEGA * www.alexander.it

B.R. COHN * www.brcohn.com

BRUNELLI * www.brunelliwine.com BROVIA * www.brovia.net

CANTINA SGARZI LUIGI * www.cantinesgarzi.com CANTINA TOLLO * www.cantinatollo.it

CANTINE DEL COLLE * www.cantinedelcolle.it

CA’ RUGATE * www.carugate.it CARPENE MALVOLTI * www.carpene-malvolti.it

CASA NOBLE * www.casanoble.com CASA TAMAYA * www.tamaya.cl

CHANG * www.changbeer.com

CHATEAU DE CARAGUILHES * www.caraguilhes.fr COLLAVINI * www.collavini.it

CUSUMANO * www.cusumano.it DAMILANO * www.cantinedamilano.it

DELICATO FAMILY VINEYARDS * www.dfvwines.com

DI LENARDO * www.dilenardo.it DI MAJO NORANTE * www.dimajonorante.it

DOMAINE GAYDA * www.domainegayda.com EXCELSIOR * www.excelsior.co.za

EFES * www.thirstingforlife.com

FATTORIA LAVACCHIO * www.fattorialavacchio.com FERRARI * www.ferrarispumante.it

FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO * www.feudi.it FIRRIATO * www.firriato.it

GLORIA FERRER * www.gloriaferrer.com

GOLDEN KAAN * www.goldenkaan.com

HUMBERTO CANALE * www.bodegahcanale.com

IL BRANDS (MIONETTO) * www.ilsparkling.com KILKERRAN * www.kilkerran.com

KULMBACHER * www.kulmbacher.de MASCARELLO * www.mascarello1881.com

MASTROBERARDINO * www.mastroberardino.com

MENABREA * www.birramenabrea.com MIONETTO * www.mionetto.it

MONTEVERTINE * www.montevertine.it MORANDE * www.morande.cl

MORIS FARMS * www.morisfarms.it

NICHOLS * www.nicholswinery.com PALM BREWERIES * www.palmbreweries.com

PICHIERRI * www.vinipichierri.com PIKES * www.pikeswines.com.au

PINK 47 * www.osawhisky.com

RICHMOND PLAINS * www.organicwines.co.nz ROBERTO CAVALLI * www.robertocavallivodka.com

SCHIOPETTO * www.schiopetto.it SPINATO * www.spinato.it

SPORTOLETTI * www.sportoletti.com

SPRINGBANK WHISKY * www.springbankdistillers.com STEFANO FARINA * www.stefanofarinavini.it

TEDESCHI * www.tedeschiwines.com TE MANIA * www.temaniawines.co.nz

TENUTA CAPARZO * www.caparzo.com/en/index.php

TENUTA SAN LEONARDO * www.sanleonardo.it TENUTA SANT’ANTONIO * www.tenutasantantonio.it

TERRAMATER * www.terramater.cl TRABUCCHI * www.trabucchivini.it

TWO HANDS * www.twohandswines.com

UMANI RONCHI * www.umanironchi.it VELENOSI * www.velenosivini.com

VECCHIA ROMAGNA * www.vecchiaromagna.it VINA SANTA CRUZ * www.vinasantacruz.cl

VINHOS BORGES * www.vinhosborges.pt

YENI RAKI * www.yenirakiusa.com

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