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Tenuta Santom� is run by the Spinazz� family with the consultancy of the well-known Prosecco's winemaker expert Marzio Pol. The winery is a model in the modern production of wines with close planting-the scrupulous selection of the grapes, first on the vines, then in the cellar, and for the use of

innovative wine-making systems.
Located very near the towns of Treviso and Venice, the Santom� vineyards cover an area of 60 hectares, 30 of which are located within the main estate in Biancade, and the other 30 situated on "Grave di Papadopoli," an island on the River Piave between the villages Cimadolmo and Maserada.
The origin of this winery is as interesting and historical as its name. Tenuta Santom� (St. Thomas) was chosen when a missionary who was born and bred in what is now the farmhouse on the Santom� estate, wrote to the Spinazz� family from far away Brazil to suggest the name. He felt that the figure of this Saint who is often pictured with his fingers shaped like a square, an instrument for measuring, was ideally suited to "seal" the events and products of this farm.This Saint and his seal represents the history of the Spinazz� family and Tenuta Santom�, its land, and the excellent wines that come from it. We though this little sparkler would be a perfect wine for the Thanksgiving holiday.It is an Extra-Dry Prosecco so it's got a touch more residual sugar than Brut but I don't think most people would notice beacause it's so incredibly refreshing. I am almost embarrassed to admit that the bottle was gone before I knew what happened.

Villa Pillo "Chighialino" 2008

(Tuscany, Italy)
Regular Price $12.99
October Price $11.99

Villa Pillo is a traditional Tuscan Farm, founded in Medieval Times, mentioned in many historical documents. It is located in the heart of the Chianti area, equidistant from the Cities of Pisa, Florence and Siena. The wine, composed by 65%

Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, as been named because of the funny animal represented on the label. A dressed wild boar with a grape on his hand. It's a nice label for representing our tuscan region. The intention is to do a product easy to drink with the complexity and roundness of French varieties, without loosing the flavour and fresh quality of traditional Tuscan wine. Thanks to the particular attention of the blend, they've obtained a wine with a medium dark colour with vibrant flavour and aromas, a pleasant wine to drink even if young. Every varieties did the fermentation separately anf after the Cigalino has been aged for 6 months in French one year used barrels of Lt. 225, which contribute to enhance the elegance.

This is the 21st Century's greatest success story in Chianti country. Apparently from nowhere, two men, one American and one German, have descended on Tuscany and in five years have created one of the greatest Chianti estates. They must have had some idea what they were doing as it cannot be by accident that they settled on Panzano in the heart of the Chianti Classico region between Florence and Siena, and

home to the finest terroirs the region has to offer. The essential facts are that American entrepreneur Tim Grace settled on Tuscany and discovered the all but forgotten vineyards of Volano, just outside Panzano. Together with German banker Gerhard Hirmer the vineyard was resurrected and a new state-of-the-art winery built, then the final piece of this puzzle was brought into place: eminent oenologist Franco Bernabei was recruited to oversee the production. you can relax in the knowledge that in its short history Il Moilino di Grace has made a big impact on the Italian wine market with a string of awards from Gambero Rosso, the Italian wine bible. Volano is the perfect introduction to Molino di Grace. A simple, but beautifully made Sangiovese-based wine with a little Merlot from the hills above Lucarelli. No oak, just pure, clean Sangiovese black and red berry fruit, with light violet notes.

Velenosi Ercole's farm was established in 1984, thanks to the will of two young entrepreneurs, Angela and Ercole Velenosi.
They have been operating in the wine sector for just a couple of decades, but their passion has allowed them to rapidly learn and improve their growing and winemaking techniques, create a winery with state-of-the-art and advanced equipment and produce excellent wines.

Quite a few people believe that Rosso Piceno Superiore is one of the most interesting d.o.c. wines of Central Italy. Rosso Piceno is produced in a rather vast hilly area of the Marches, but it is only in a very limited zone within the province of Ascoli Piceno that this wine, made from Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes, can boast the "Superior" qualification. This is due to the special microclimatic and pedologic conditions of this territory, which extends over fourteen municipalities of this province. Since we believe in the potentials of this wine, which is also popular among foreign consumers, we have tried to make the most of them, in the observance of tradition and, at the same time, through a modern interpretation. The result is convincing: Rosso Piceno Superiore Brecciarolo is an important, full-bodied wine capable of lasting for several years, but it is also characterized by a soft and pleasant taste, thanks to the ageing in oak casks. Its perfume is complex and structured, the flavour is ample and harmonious, improving with age.