Mark your calendar: Burgundy Tasting April 4 & 5 featuring
DOM. CHANDON de BRIAILLES
BELMONT Fri. Apr. 4, 4-7pm & CONCORD Sat. Apr. 5, 12-3pm 
VINTAGES Adventures in wine
CONCORD 978-369-2545 + BELMONT 617-484-4560
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VIETTI 2006 Barolo Villero Riserva
"Elegance and Power come together in grand style"

2006 VIETTI Barolo Villero Riserva 97+ pts. $300 per bottle, three bottle case $255 PER BOTTLE

A rare collectors' item, one of the truly benchmark wines from the historic cellar of Vietti. The magnificent 2006 vintage of this storied Grand Cru vineyard in Castiglione di Falletto marks the ninth release since 1982. Villero's hallmark characteristics of fine tannic structure and a cool, austere, reserved style, are augmented by Luca Currado's immaculate work in the vineyards, harvesting perfectly ripe Nebbiolo grapes and using judicious amounts of new oak, to allow the vineyard characteristics of this hallowed site to speak with great clarity. Pure class.

Call 978-369-2545 or email to order.
BRUNO GIACOSA Arneis: 25% off!
2011 BRUNO GIACOSA Roero Arneis Reg. $30; now $22.50 bottle -- 25% off!  For the last half-century, Piedmont icon Bruno Giacosa has stood as an unwavering beacon at the pinnacle of Traditional Italian wine. VINTAGES is pleased to offer this beautifully expressive white wine from one of Piedmont's most storied estates. Fragrant with white acacia flowers, Giacosa's Arneis offers generous orchard fruit, notes of crisp apple and peach, underpinned with elegant, powdery minerals. And it's 25% off! Don't wait -- back up the truck! Email your order today!
EGLY-OURIET: Rare & Exceptional
Special Celebrations deserve a memorable Champagne

New shipment of Egly-Ouriet Champagne! 

EGLY-OURIET Rose Grand Cru $120 1.5's $300  

"The Ros� Grand Cru captivates for its gorgeous, fragrant fruit and silky, refined finish. It is a jewel of a wine. 93 pts." -- Vinous 

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EGLY-OURIET 2004 Millesime $185  

Following the voluptuous character of the 2003, in 2004, Egly-Ouriet returns to a more classic, tightly-wound wine of tremendous power and energy. Deeply sensual, profound, age-worthy-- with a lingering sense of mystery. 

 

EGLY-OURIET Blanc de Noir Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes $195 VINTAGES EXCLUSIVE "Orange peel, apricots, smoke, honey, almonds and dried flowers flesh out in a powerful, imposing Champagne loaded with class and personality. The Blanc de Noirs Les Crayeres Vieilles Vignes impresses for its pure power and breath. The aromas and flavors are laced with warm, oxidative overtones, but all of the elements are in the right place. The pure power of Ambonnay Pinot Noir comes through in spades. This bottle spent 56 months on its lees. 94 pts." -- Vinous 

MASSA VECCHIA: True Revolutionaries
New Massa Vecchia in Sampler Pack
It is quite fashionable in wine these days to be small. To be a small artisan, making tiny quantities of heartfelt wine, toiling in relative obscurity, possibly cultivating a small loyal following who believes in what you are doing and wants to support someone who shares their same philosophy and ideals. There are also a few small wineries whose vision and commitment to an ideal of quality and an aesthetic of handmade production completely reinterprets, revolutionizes winemaking and the possibilities of what a wine can be. Massa Vecchia is just that winery. A winery that stood alone with a handful of other like-minded vignerons who faced ridicule for challenging convention and daring to create wines so completely different that there was literally nothing to compare them to.
Twelve years ago, in Venice, I had my first taste of Massa Vecchia Bianco. A deep golden-amber, orange color with aromas of chamomile, dried flowers, dried honey, autumnal leaves. Distinctive, singular aromas
and flavors unlike any wine I'd ever had.  Later that same trip, I visited Josko Gravner, a deeply philosophical artist following his own heritage and searching for a deeper meaning in his work, who found inspiration in the large terra cotta anfora from Georgia. It may be overly simplistic to say that Massa Vecchia and Gravner single-handedly created a movement of Natural wines. It also may be true. 
These new releases are only available in these packs below.

VINTAGES is offering a special Adventure Pak of MASSA VECCHIA wines, including the four new releases below. Seven bottles = $337.45

Two bottles of each:
2011 MASSA VECCHIA Bianco $50; 42.50

A blend of Vermentino, Trementino and Malvasia Bianca di Candia; one year in oak; 2100 bottles

   

2010 MASSA VECCHIA Rosato $46: $39.10
70% Merlot and 30% Malvasia Nera; one year in oak; 5200 bottles
 
2010 MASSA VECCHIA Querciola $70
; $59.50

80% Sangiovese and 20% Alicante; two years in oak; 3300 bottles

 

Plus one bottle: 

2010 MASSA VECCHIA Passito $65; $55.25

Dessert wine from 100% Aleatico; one year in oak; 700 bottles

 

Quantities are extremely limited: available while supplies last. Call 978-369-2545 or email to order. 

 

New from the Maestro of Amarone
TOMMASO BUSSOLA'S Singular Masterworks
bussola in cellar Tommaso Bussola is a tour-de-force in the Veneto -- a maestro at the top of his game. These Amarones are singular masterpieces,  reaching for an atmospheric level of gorgeous expression and elegance. Our 2011 dinner in Negrar, Italy with Daniela and Tommaso was a spectacular tasting of older vintages of Amarone TB and TB Vigneto Alto. As the wines opened up, the deep, layered flavors and rich, sensual textures were mind-blowing, and indelibly etched on our palates. The wines of Tommaso Bussola are as exuberant & vibrant as the man himself,  yet rich, sensual, and beautifully expressive. If you haven't yet experienced an Amarone, Valpolicella or Ripasso from Tommaso Bussola, there's no longer any reason to wait.

 

2008 Valpolicella Classico Sup. TB $40

"Bussola's 2008 Valpolicella Classico Superiore TB is gorgeous. Savory herb notes meld into dark cherry and plum notes in this  fleshy, radiant Valpolicella. At five years of age the 2008 remains juicy, plump and full of life. Expressive, deeply spiced nuances wrap around the finish. This is a terrific showing." -- Vinous

 

2008 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico $65 bussola amarone doc label

A gorgeous, full-bodied, layered Amarone. Mocha, chocolate, autumn leaves and spice-inflected nuances inform the crystalline finish. Total class and elegance.

 

2006 Amarone Classico TB "Vigneto Alto" $195

The TB Vigneto Alto is one of Italy's reference-point wines. Bussola makes this old-vine Amarone Riserva only in select vintages. "Espresso, dark cherries, new leather and licoricbussola amaronee saturate the palate as the 2006 TB blossoms in seemingly every direction. Layers of fruit continue to build as the wine flows through to the huge, full-bodied finish.." --Vinous

Very limited; only 7 six-packs in the state--VINTAGES received most of it. Don't wait. 

 

Available in both stores. Call Concord 978-369-2545, Belmont 617-484-4560 or email

 

2010 Dunn Cabernet Howell Mtn: 98 pts. $100
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2010 Dunn Cabernet Howell Mtn. 98 pts. $100 -- now in stock. "Off the charts. Inky, rich and deep, the 2010 possesses stunning depth, power and richness... Dazzling showing. V-98 pts."  

Fantastic vintage in Napa Valley. 

Concord: 978-369-2545 or Belmont: 617-484-4560. 

JUST IN!
PAOLO BEA EXTRA VERGIN OLIO d'OLIVA $50 (750ml)
The ultimate organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the Paolo Bea estate in Montefalco, Umbria has just arrived! This estate-grown, hand-crafted oil is fresh-picked, cold-pressed, unfiltered --"Grezzo."  A perfect gift for that special foodie in your life -- an authentic "slow-food" treasure. Available in both stores.
LE PERGOLE TORTE: Tuscany's Iconic Wine
"Viscerally thrilling; one of the world's elite wines."

MONTEVERTINE 2010 Le Pergole Torte 95+ pts.  $115

"All I can say is that the 2010 Le Pergole Torte is going to be fascinating to follow. ... The 2010 Pergole Torte is exceptionally beautiful and polished... I can't think of too many other wines from Tuscany I would prefer to buy for cellaring than Le Pergole Torte. 95+" - A. Galloni, Vinous 

Chandon de Briailles Burgundy Tasting
Mark your calendar -- Burgundy Wine Tasting April 4 & 5
April 4, 4-7pm: Belmont 
April 5, 12-3pm: Concord
 
TASTING SPECIAL: 15% OFF!
DOM. CHANDON de BRIAILLES
white
2009 Corton Blanc $125
2011 Corton Blanc $125 (special order for following weechandon briailles claudek delivery)
red
2011 Pernand-Vergelesses - $45
2011 Pernand 1er Ile des Vergelesses - $55
2011 Savigny les Beaune - $40
2011 Savigny 1er Cru Lavieres - $50
2011 Corton Marechaudes - $100
2011 Corton Bressandes - $110 (special order for following week delivery)

15% Discount applied at checkout.
The First 2013 Rose of the Season!
peyrassol rose Reverdy Sancerre 2013 COMMANDERIE de PEYRASSOL Cotes de Provence Rose $22 is here!!

We've been waiting a long time for spring -- but summer Rose won't wait! Don't wait to get your summer supply; this is the only shipment for the season -- it will SELL OUT well before it WARMS UP!  

Available in both stores, while supplies last.

Call 978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560  or email your order. 



NEW! PECINA Rioja: best of both worlds
2007 Senorio de P. Pecina Rioja Crianza $19.99
The 2007 Senorio de P. Pecina Crianza is a delicious red from a relatively new producer that delivers all the satisfaction of a traditionally made Rioja for a great price. A blend of 95% Tempranillo, 3% Graciano, 2% Garnacha, this medium bodied wine offers a nose of lush red fruit and tastes surprisingly bold with notes of tobacco, pepper, and vanilla. In the mouth the wine is round and the tannin is firm but not over powering, as it has already spent significant time developing and softening in the barrel and bottle. This is a perfect wine to pair with any weeknight dinner and would be outstanding with steak on the grill!  Available in both stores.
SAN FEREOLO wines a big hit!
Thanks to all who participated in the tastings with Nicoletta Bocca! The response was tremendous -- and, best of all the new San Fereolo wines have just arrived!
white
2009 San Fereolo Langhe Bianco $25
Fascinating blend of riesling & traminer from vines growing near Nicoletta's home. Aromas of hay & wild flowers, dried apricot flavors, rich, satisfying texture.
red
2011 San Fereolo Dolcetto "Valdiba" $15.99

A great introduction to Dogliani: cherry fruit, dusty cocoa and mineral notes with supple structure. Great value! 


2006 San Fereolo Langhe Rosso "Austri" $28

"Austri" is an earthy, rich red made from Barbera grapes grown in Dogliani. Beautiful deep berry and plum flavors, rich and lush, a hint of minerals and wildflowers.


2008 San Fereolo Langhe Rosso "Il Provinciale" $28   

Nicoletta makes a truly spectacular, richly-flavored
Nebbiolo, a blend of grapes from Dogliani and Barolo. 

 

2007 San Fereolo Dogliani Superiore docg $26

The Dogliani Superiore is the flagship red of San Fereolo. Powered by old-vine character, deep cherry fruit, cocoa powder tannins, and earthy herbal notes, it's a great example of Dogliani terroir.

 

So many Springtime arrivals: Orvieto, Ribera del Duero, Portugal, Burgundy and more!

Eric, Carolyn, Ernie, Lucy & Brian at VINTAGES

Concord 978-369-2545  Belmont 617-484-4560

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