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Wine of the Day: San Fereolo ‘Dolcetto di Dogliani’ Superiore ’01/’05/’07 4-4-16

San Fereolo Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore DOCG, Piedmont 2001 750ML ($59.95) Buy Now: $49 special
San Fereolo Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore DOCG, Piedmont 2005 750ML ($39.95) Buy Now: $33 special
San Fereolo Dolcetto di Dogliani Superiore DOCG, Piedmont 2007 750ML ($34.95) Buy Now: $28 special

San Fereolo Dolcetto Dogliani BottlesHow often can you witness the stages of a wine’s development in this manner? The ’01 was such a treat a few weeks ago, and the others sing in such nice harmony with it. This stuff is Dolcetto like you’ve never seen it. Piedmont which you’d never expected. Try them – I dare you! We don’t have much left, so I wanted to make sure it got into the right hands. – Tyler

Importer note: “The most important wine of the estate.… Read the rest

Wine of the Day: Nino Franco Prosecco DOCG 3-23-16

Nino Franco Rustico, Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Italy NV 750ML ($17.95) Buy Now: $14 special
Case-12 Nino Franco Rustico, Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, Italy NV 750ML ($179.95) Buy Now: $149 special (that’s only $12.42/bottle!)
Nino Franco RusticoThis sparkler hails from the most revered region for Prosecco: the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene.  The DOCG distinction is reserved for the highest quality of Prosecco wines made near the town of Valdobbiandene.  The winery was founded in 1919 by Antonio Franco and is today run by the third generation of the family, Primo Franco, and fourth generation, Silvia Franco.  Primo was the driving force behind exporting his Prosecco to the US – and the winery was one of the first to do so.  The Rustico is dry and has classic aromas of white flowers and citrus zest with soft, persistent bubbles. … Read the rest