Italy

Italy is the second biggest wine producer in the world, and grapes are grown in every part of the country, but Piedmont and Tuscany are the most famous regions, of course. Italy has a rich heritage in winemaking (which dates back to Roman times), that only began to be regulated in 1963 when the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) areas were introduced. The quality of Italian wines has improved dramatically in the last few decades, with the emergence of many exciting wines being made from both international grape varieties (Super Tuscans) and indigenous grape varieties, and from traditional producers who have brought modern techniques to their classic regional styles.

Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Il Greppo Riserva 2006 Your Price: $485.00 Quantity: “One of the best Biondi-Santi's in years.” James Suckling	Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Il Greppo Riserva 2007 Your Price: $399.00 Quantity: “A top-notch wine.” Gilbert & Gaillard	Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Il Greppo Riserva 2008 Your Price: $399.00 Quantity: “…stirring, melodic performance that plays out slowly but with determination.” eRobertParker.com
Gaja Sori San Lorenzo 2009 Your Price: $399.00 Quantity: “Layers of juicy dark cherries, menthol, spices, tar, licorice and graphite…one of Piemonte’s very finest.” eRobertParker.com	Gaja Sori Tilden 2009 Your Price: $399.00 Quantity: “The 2009 Sori Tildin is a fascinating wine. This is a great showing from Gaja.” eRobertParker.com	Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia 2004 Your Price: $275.00 Quantity: "...typical of the greatest versions of Sassicaia. One of the top dozen Sassicaia bottlings ever." Stephen Tanzer