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Summer Hours July-August
Fri. 10am-7pm & Sat. 10am-6pm
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Renato Vacca,
Cantina del Pino
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NEW BARBARESCO Releases from CANTINA del PINO & ALBINO ROCCA
Barbaresco is truly a red for all seasons. Red fruits, spice, anise, fine tannins and balanced acidity create a perfect dinner partner for any special occasion.
CANTINA del PINO: Barbaresco Superstar!
"Cantina del Pino is now one of the established superstar producers in Barbaresco. One of the few estates where every single wine is fabulous." -- A. Galloni, Vinous
NEW! 2011 CANTINA del PINO Barbaresco "Gallina" $60
For fans of the estate, 2011 marks the debut of Renato Vacca's Barbaresco "Gallina." Gallina is an historic grand cru vineyard in the Neive township. Characterized by elegance and finesse, with aromas of wild berry, blue flower, licorice, cola and flinty mineral, this captivating Barbaresco will offer years of drinking pleasure ahead.
ALBINO ROCCA: Cru Barbaresco value!
2011 ALBINO ROCCA Barbaresco Ronchi 93 pts. $50 
"The 2011 Barbaresco Ronchi is deeply penetrating and beautiful with a bold framework of red fruit, spice, tar and licorice. Albino Rocca's wines are always distinctive as they are elegant and compelling. This wine in particular awards a sense of fullness and completeness that is not as easy to find in the warm 2011 vintage. 93 pts." --WA
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 New from Radda, Chianti
2013 MONTEVERTINE Pian del Ciampolo $35
Montevertine is the kind of estate that inspires ardent admirers, as well as flat-out, can't-wait-for-it fans -- this is pure, authentic Chianti at its core. Martino Manetti at Montevertine doesn't mess with perfection-- the 1.5 ha vineyard faces east-northeast, resulting in a long growing season and complete ripening for the Sangiovese grapes. Pian del Ciampolo shows exceptional balance, elegance, complexity and purity. A true and beautiful Tuscan red!
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SUMMER on the Italian Riviera!
New Pigato from BRUNA!
2014 BRUNA Pigato Le Russeghine $25
Remarkable! This white wine from Liguria with the funny name has become-- along with Rose -- the essence of summer! Sea-swept citrus & green apples -- mouthwatering! Such a luxury for us to be able to have these Bruna whites for summer after years of yearning for availability in our state! Don't miss this summer pleasure!
2013 BRUNA Pigato "U Baccan" $45
Drink like a boss-- open the Bruna PIgato "U Baccan" and the Italian Riveria is all yours -- dramatic cliffs on the coast, secret grottos, delicate frutta di mare, fragrant pesto genovese -- simply pour this elegant, impressive white, redolent with wild sage & thyme, ripe peach and citrus zest --and enjoy!
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LUIGI FERRANDO Carema: the other Piedmont
2011 LUIGI FERRANDO Carema "Etichetta Bianco" $60 (Canavese, Piedmont)
100% Nebbiolo. At the very edge of Piedmont, an area renowned for its steeply-terraced vineyards, Carema imparts a distinctive, even mystical quality to the wines. The Ferrando family painstakingly cultivates their old-vine Nebb iolo vineyards on the mountainside terroir of Carema, in an amphitheater that sits in the very shadows of Mount Blanc. The resulting wine is very different than its more famous cousins from Barolo or Barbaresco and is sought after by connoisseurs for its finesse, complexity, and longevity.
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Smart Selection:
PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO: Save on New Releases! 
Authentic, consistent, age-worthy, noble -- Produttori del Barbaresco delivers a lot of value and class in the world of wine. Don't miss these new releases of wines you can enjoy now or cellar.
2011 PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO "Torre" 92 pts. $35; Save 25% on case purchase
 $26.25/bottle "The delicious 2011 Barbaresco is a very well-integrated and balanced wine that shows an impressive level of elegance. Soft oak spice is fused with red berry fruit and balsam herb. Soft fruit flavors are woven between tight tannins and long persistence. 92 pts." --WA
2013 PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO Langhe Nebbiolo $19.99; case price $16.99
In keeping with the Produttori's rigid quality standards, wine
 made from the younger vines in the Barbaresco vineyards is bottled as Nebbiolo. Offering ripe red fruits and spices, with notes of white pepper and anise, the Langhe Nebbiolo is always the welcome, early-drinking harbinger of the Barbaresco to come! Another bargain from the Produttori! Need it now? Call 978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560 OR Email.
(Belmont store will have supply on Saturday.)
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Smart Selection: Etna speaks
TERRE NERE Mt. Etna White & Rose!
Terre Nere on Mt. Etna is a wonder of the wine world -- an active volcano in Sicily, indigenous, old-vine grapes, affordable prices -- a wine aficionado's trifecta!
2014 TERRE NERE Etna Rosato Reg. $23; now $19.99!
100% Nerello Mascalese. Pungent aromas of pear, orange, almond flowers and minerals. Soft and easygoing with floral and aromatic notes. Juicy, spicy, intense yet balanced with a sweet floral finish.
2014 TERRE NERE Etna Bianco Reg. $23; now $19.99!
Etna Bianco offers a surprising level of depth and sophistication. The blend is 60% Carricante, 25% Catarratto, Grecanico, Inzolia and Minnella. Mineral notes wrap elegantly around lemon curd, grapefruit, quince, dried sage and wild mint. This Etna Bianco offers great quality at a very attractive price and will undoubtedly develop and further evolve with time.
Available in both stores!
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Organic/Biodynamic New arrivals!
Revel in the purity, intensity and flavor of these organic, biodynamic and natural wine expressions!
from Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant:
2013 DOMAINE JEAN FOILLARD Morgon "Cote du Py" $45 (pinnacle of Cru Beaujolais)
"The dark ruby robe, gorgeously perfumed fruit, and silky long finish of this intoxicating cru are a force that can't be
 reckoned with. Discover it for yourself. ORGANIC." -- Kermit Lynch
The 2013 Morgon Côte de Py has an enticing bouquet of strawberry pastilles, cranberry and light floral scents intermingling with vanilla. It finishes showing some youthful feistiness, and will benefit from time, air or both. 2013 ALICE et OLIVIET DEMOOR Bourgogne Aligote $25 Premier Cru level Aligote, compare to white Burgundy at double the price!  "Immediate, juicy and absolutely impeccable. Dried apricot, spice and dried flowers wrap around the resonant, inviting finish. This is a fabulous entry-level offering from Olivier and Alice De Moor." -- A. Galloni  2013 ANGELINO MAULE Gambellara Bianco
"Sassaia" $19.99
The 2006 Sassaia is 80% Garganega and 20% Trebbiano. The wine reveals a perfumed core of ripe peaches, minerals, smoke, ash and earthiness in an expansive, generous style. The wine possesses lovely inner harmony in a quirky style. The deep color and super-traditional approach won't be for everyone but readers who enjoy pure unadulterated wines a la Gravner and Radikon should check these wines out. This wine needs to be opened at least an hour prior to serving to allow for the maximum expression of aromas to emerge.
2014 JO LANDRON MUCADET "Les Fiefs de Breuil" $19.99
Pushing the Muscadet envelope once again -- this time by aging the wine sur lie for longer than allowed-- Jo Landron
 comes up with another winner, and a terrific value for the quality. "Bone dry and practically pulsing with energy, coiled like a spring with a steely intensity. The aroma was floral, but on the palate, stony mineral flavors dominated and lingered long after swallowing. Yes, it was enjoyable young, but I think this wine has the stuffing to age and improve for years." -- Eric Asimov, NY Times
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New Releases: MARISA CUOMO, Amalfi Coast
VINTAGES is thrilled to offer these wines exclusively in MA. As more people discover this region and its many visual and cultural treasures, these wines are ever more in demand. One taste and you will be transported to the magical Costa d'Amalfi!
2014 MARISA CUOMO Furore Bianco $30
Signature white from the Furore vineyard. Unctuous blend of 60% Falanghina, 40% Biancholello. Inviting white flowers on the nose, white peach, apricot, glossy tropical fruit, rich texture with powerful fruit. Stunning.
2014 MARISA CUOMO Ravello Bianco $30 Blend of 60% Falanghina, 40% Biancholello. Beautiful light color, crisp, tangy fruit with powdery minerals; as vibrant and sublime as a wave crashing on the rocks below.
2014 MARISA CUOMO Furore Rosso $30 Blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso. Wonderful spicebox and black pepper on the nose; elegant and juicy red berry fruit finishes with a nice little grip.
 2014 MARISA CUOMO Rosato $25 This juicy, aromatic Rosato, a blend of Aglian ico and Piedirosso, offers lush, soft fruit in the mouth, yet is absolutely refreshing. Really in its own category. Enjoyable now and year-round.
SPECIAL
2012 MARISA CUOMO Fiorduva $75; Special 25% off 6-pack = $52.50/bottle
One of Italy's iconic whites made from 100-year-old vines  growing in limestone cliffs overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Fiorduva is a blend of Fenile, Ginestra and Ripoli: three pre-phylloxera native grape varieties. Late-harvested, Fiorduva is richly expressive of its privileged place in the coastal hills: juicy apricots, peaches, flowers, passion fruit and lime are some of the many notes that flesh out on the round, opulent finish.
Start enjoying the Amalfi coast now! Stop in the shop, or call 978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560 or email.
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SUMMER DOORBUSTERS!
Don't miss these outstanding white wine bargains from your new best pal, PALLAVICINI!
This family-run winery outside of Rome has more than 300 years of viticulture history. The last 30 years were dedicated to preserving the grapes' natural character, vibrancy and flavor: that's why Pallavicini is here, and why they have so much personality for the price!
2014 PRINCIPIO PALLAVICINI Frascati Superiore "Poggio Verde" $14.99
An historic wine from Lazio, this traditional blend of Malvasia, Grechetto and Greco offers aromas of lemon pith, pear and white flowers. Juicy, fresh and expressive, with bright pit fruit, orange flavors and a sweet herbal note. Complex and intriguing for a Frascati, it offers very good cut and finishes with fresh citrus and floral notes.
2014 PRINCIPIO PALLAVICINI Malvasia "Putinata" $17.99
100% Malvasia del Lazio. Ripe pear, apple and honeydew aromas are brightened by sweet spice and herbal accents. Bright and fleshy in the mouth, with round pear and green melon flavors, and a delicate floral lift. A light spicy note carries through the persistent, supple finish.
Seriously compelling whites for short money.
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BURLOTTO Barolo 2011 Discovery Pac-- 15% off!
3 wines, 4 bottles each
On our buying trips to Barolo and Barbaresco, we would always plan to end a long day of tasting marathons with a visit to the Burlotto cellars in Verduno. These classic, silky gorgeous wines were an oasis of refreshment, our reward for fighting through flights of young, tannic nebbiolos.
2011 Burlotto Barolo Classico 92pts. $38.25 each (4 btls)
"A gorgeous entry-level offering and a real overachiever in its category. Small red berries, sweet tobacco, mint, spices and orange rind are all laced together in a pretty, delicate Barolo that will offer considerable pleasure upon release. A weightless, super-refined finish rounds things out. There is so much to like here." -- A. Galloni
2011 Burlotto Barolo Acclivi 93pts. $46.75 each (4 btls)
"What a joy it is to taste Burlotto's 2011 Barolo Acclivi. A wine of contrasts, Acclivi is dark yet translucent, tannic and weightless. In other words, it is a wine that captures the full spectrum of complexity Nebbiolo is capable of." -- A. Galloni
2011 Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero 94pts. $51 each (4 bottles)
"2011 offers gorgeous depth and resonance, not to mention superb overall balance. Savory herbs, olives and herbs inform the pungent finish. Burlotto's Monvigliero remains one of the most distinctive and compelling wines being made in Barolo today." -- A. Galloni
Call 978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560 to order.
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LAST WEEK FOR SPECIAL:
20% off case purchase:
2014 Commanderie de Peyrassol Provence Rose $22; special $17.60 per bottle (solid 12 bottle case). A few cases still available. Stock up for August!
Email or call 978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560 to get yours today! Offer ends July 31 or until we run out!
Hip Sips -- back in stock!
2013 Clos Cibonne Rose $25 (Provence)
A pink with a difference!
From its idiosyncratic grape to its unconventional
 wine traditions, Clos Cibonne Rose is in a class of its own. Farmed organically, Clos Cibonne is planted to the local grape Tibouren. The domaine follows a traditional method of aging Rose wines under flor that adds body, silky texture, savory and herb flavors, and a hint of sherried character -- not to mention the ability to age.
Discover this deliciously different tradition in pink!
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HUBERT LIGNIER 2012 Three Village Burgundy six pac! 
Take a tour of
trois villages reds guided by the deft hand and compelling terroir of Hubert Lignier!
2012 LIGNIER Gevry Chambertin $76.50 each (2 bottles)
2012 LIGNIER Morey St Denis 1er Cru "La Riotte" $127.50 each (2 bottles)
2012 LIGNIER Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru "Les Baudes" $157.25 each (2 bottles)
CALL 978-369-2545 or email to purchase!
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PIBARNON: The Pinnacle of Provence in Bandol
Blessed with a spectacular setting, Dom. Pibarnon sits atop La Colline Télégraphe at a height of 300m, overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean bay of La Ciotat. Owner Eric de St. Victor stopped by the shop last week and we are happy to present the estate's the age-worthy classic
Bandol Rose, and the rare
Bandol Blanc, compelling expressions of the more serious side of the appellation.
2014 Pibarnon Bandol Blanc $35
The pinnacle of Provencal whites. White wines are a rarity in Bandol: Pibarnon's Blanc makes the case for more: an elegant, enticing blend of Clairette, Bourbolenc, and other local white grape varietals. Inviting aromas of jasmine, linden & hawthorn; bright, ripe flavors of apricots and white peach. A hint of white pepper and fresh almonds on the finish.
2014 Pibarnon Bandol Rose $30
Blend of 60% mourvedre and 40% cinsault. LIvely red berry and cherry aromas are complemented by notes of lavender and chalky minerals. Juicy, refreshingly bitter redcurrant and strawberry flavors show excellent clarity. Offers a suave blend of power and vivacity, finishing with excellent cut and stony persistence.
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