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WEST CONCORD DISCOVERY DAY SAT. OCT. 17!
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WINE TASTING this weekend: 
"AMALFI COAST & CAMPANIA"
Fri. Oct. 16, 4-7pm &
Sat. Oct. 17, 2-5pm
MARISA CUOMO Amalfi Coast
LUIGI MAFFINI Paestum
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WINE TASTING:
DISCOVER the
AMALFI COAST & CAMPANIA!
Marisa Cuomo & Luigi Maffini
Fri. Oct. 16, 4-7pm & Sat. Oct. 17, 2-5pm
Back-to-back tasting switcheroo this weekend!
CONCORD store:
LUIGI MAFFINI on 10/16 & MARISA CUOMO on 10/17
MARISA CUOMO on 10/16
& LUIGI MAFFINI on 10/17
VINTAGES is thrilled be the exclusive source for these wines in Massachusetts!
As more people discover this spectacular region and its many visual and cultural treasures, these wines are ever more in demand. One taste, and you'll be transported to the magical Costa d'Amalfi!
MARISA CUOMO Amalfi Coast 
Fri. Oct. 16, 4-7pm Belmont
Sat. Oct. 17, 2-5pm Concord
2013 MARISA CUOMO "Fiorduva" Bianco $70
One of Italy's top five white wines. Made from 100-year-old vines growing in limestone cliffs overlooking the Amalfi Coast. Fiorduva is a rare blend of Fenile, Ginestra and  Ripoli: three pre-phylloxera native grape varieties. Tangerine, ripe pear, balsamic nuances and gingery oak spices on the high-toned nose. Supple and nicely concentrated, showing a lush, viscous texture to its pear, quince, soft citrus and sweet spice flavors. Fiorduva finishes with brilliant focus and intensity, with outstanding length and complexity.
2011 MARISA CUOMO Ravello Rosso Ris. $50
Blend of 70% Piedirosso 30% Aglianico, hand-harvested and aged 12 months in new French oak barrel. Dark blackberries, tobacco, licorice and spice notes on a beautifully structured mid-weight palate, with firm minerals and fine tannins on the elegant finish.
2011 MARISA CUOMO Furore Rosso Ris. $55
Blend of 50-50% Piedirosso and Aglianico from the white stone soils of the Amalfi Coast. Aged in new French oak for 12 mos. Redolent of dark fruit, blackberry, dried cherry and crushed black pepper. Furore Rosso shows an enormously appealing mineral-driven personality underlined with granite and flint.
2014 MARISA CUOMO Furore Bianco $30
The signature white from the Furore vineyard is an unctuous blend of 60% Falanghina, 40% Biancholello. Inviting white flowers on the nose, ripe orchard fruit, underscored with powdery minerals and persistent finish. Pure power and class.
2014 MARISA CUOMO Ravello Bianco $30 
Blend of 60% Falanghina, 40% Biancholello. Beautiful light color, ripe, 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.
LUIGI MAFFINI: Paestum, Campania
Fri. OCT. 16, 4-7p in Belmont
Sat. OCT. 17, 2-5p in Concord 
These wines from Paestum in southern Italy are stunning in their simplicity. Luigi grows two grapes: FIANO for the whites, and AGLIANICO for the reds. Maffini works his magic to magnify the flavor, texture, character, and personality of these wines. All we have to do is pour! EXCLUSIVE.
2014 MAFFINI Kratos Paestum Fiano $25 ($55 1.5L) 100% Fiano. Aromas of white peach and pear. Ripe orchard and tropical fruit: papaya, peach, apricot. Smooth and lush texture, yet perfectly balanced. Gorgeous!
2013 MAFFINI Pietraincatenata Fiano $35  Maffini handpicks the Fiano grapes for this gorgeous, nuanced white. Half the wine is aged in barrique, then blended before refining in bottle. Silky, elegant white with notes of dried apricot, toasted almond, and exotic fruit. Lo-o-ng finish. 2012 MAFFINI Kleos Paestum Aglianico $25 ($55 1.5L) 100% Aglianico, aged 8 mos. in old barrels. Beautiful silky, sweet tannins. Aromas of blackberry, licorice, herbs, tobacco. Dense, sweet fruit, gorgeous silky finish. 2010 MAFFINI Cenito Paestum Aglianico $50 100% Aglianico, aged 18 mos. in new barrique, then two years in bottle. Scents of tobacco and cocoa introduce a spicy palate with notes of blackberries, coffee and preserved fruit. This awesome wine is best suited for pasta dishes with savory sauces, roasted or braised lamb, game, beef stew with wild mushrooms, and aged cheeses. Please join us for these exciting, exclusive tastings!
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Barbaresco Riserva!
2008 GIUSEPPE CORTESE Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva 95 pts. $100
Simply stated, the 2008 Barbaresco Riserva Rabajà is one of the finest and most polished wines I have ever tasted at Cortese. Black cherries, plums, tar, incense and smoke are some of the many notes that take shape as this gorgeous wine literally blossoms right in front of my eyes. This is easily one of the best Cortese wines I have ever tasted. 95 pts."
-- Antonio Galloni
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ITALY'S ICONIC WHITE
2012 EDOARDO VALENTINI Trebbiano d'Abruzzo $125
Valentini is one of Italy's cult producers, known to only a very few. VINTAGES is very pleased to offer this exceptional wine to our customers; since it's been out of the MA market for many years, our last offer was for the 2002 vintage, nearly a decade ago.
"Undoubtedly one of Italy's top dozen wine estates in terms of sheer quality, Valentini only produces 3 wines, all of which are proven to be especially age-worthy.
Run today by Francesco Paolo Valentini, the estate's Trebbiano d'Abruzzo may well be Italy's best white wine, and examples from the 1950's are still in fine form today." --Vinous
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For the Purist:
2014 MARCEL LAPIERRE Morgon $30
Dom. Marcel Lapierre, the legendary proponent of natural wine philosophy in Beaujolais, crafts wines that are pure and expressive of the estate's old gamay vines. Lapierre's Morgon is always a pure joy to drink, with the 100% unfiltered Gamay shining through with clarity and precision. 2014 is delicious now with fresh cherry, mineral, and floral notes. Experience beaujolais, naturally!
IMPORTED BY KERMIT LYNCH
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New & Exclusive:
ALESSANDRIA Barolo!
VINTAGES is excited to offer these superb 2011 Barolos from Alessandria! A warmer vintage, the 2011's are open, radiant, and very expressive already, enjoyable in the near-term, and have much to offer fans of Barolo and Alessandria.
2011 ALESSANDRIA Barolo Monvigliero $65
Signature vineyard of the estate in Verduno. Crushed flowers, spices, orange peel, dried red cherries and mint are all laced together in the Barolo Monvigliero.
2011 ALESSANDRIA Barolo Gramolere $60
From 50 year-old vines in one of Monforte's top sites, Gramolere bursts from the glass with dark cherries, plums, graphite, cloves and menthol. Violets, lavender, smoke and licorice meld into the explosive finish.
2011 ALESSANDRIA Barolo San Lorenzo $55 A single-vineyard cru in Verduno offers d ark cherries, plums, tar, licorice and incense blossom on an elegant, yet powerful frame.
Stay tuned for upcoming tastings of these Alessandria wines!
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new arrival!
2012 MONTERVERTINE Montevertine $55 ($120 1.5L)
In every vintage, challenging or textbook, Martino Manetti at Montevertine delivers a gorgeous, pure sangiovese. "The 2012 Montevertine is the perfect choice ...lovely depth and freshness ... red cherry, plum, tobacco, wild flowers and mint open up in a soft Montevertine that should give up its charms relatively early." -- Vinous
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Grower Champagne Special:
NV MARIE COURTIN Extra Brut "Resonance" $55
Save 20% on six-bottle case purchase = $44 ea
Carolyn and Eric's "house" champagne can now be your house  champagne.
This extra brut bubbly has earned place of pride on our table over the past several months. We are pleased to offer a special discount on 6 bottles so you can try it, too. 100% pinot noir, non-dose. "The NV Resonance is quite attractive. There is a lovely sense of energy and tension in the glass. White peach, savory herbs, crushed flowers and chalk all pulse with notable vibrancy." -- Vinous
Call 978-369-2545, ext 1 or 617-484-4560 to order.
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2013 JEAN-MARC PILLOT Saint Romain Blanc "La Perriere" $40
Great value in village-level white Burgundy. "Chalky aromas of lemon ice and crushed stone. Juicy, supple and sweet, with a dominant flavor of lemon curd. Nicely silky and dense ... finishes smooth and persistent." -- Vinous
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Now available in both stores!
2013 ALBINO ROCCA Nebbiolo d'Alba Reg. $30; Now $25!
Nebbiolo in name; Barbaresco in character: now at a new, lower price! Always a great value, this "baby Barbaresco" is a no-brainer at this price.
"Layered and expressive with dried flowers, tobacco and licorice, this nebbiolo is a stand-out for immediate enjoyment and great personality. Quite frankly, Rocca's Nebbiolo d'Alba compares favorably with a number of Barolos and Barbarescos." -- Vinous
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 Astounding value in profound red
2013 DOM. TEMPIER Bandol Rouge $50
75% Mourvèdre, 14% Grenache, 9% Cinsault, 2% Carignan. Organic.
"Buckle up for another vintage of pure, raw, mighty Bandol. Tempier's rouge remains a classic representation of the appellation, with chewy tannins framing profound black fruit, along with notes of animal and baked earth that unabashedly contribute to its formidable complexity. The Mourvèdre grape, which comprises three-quarters of the blend, doesn't give a damn about what you think. Accordingly, serve this wine at a table where you eat with your hands and won't be chastised for cracking a dirty joke." -Anthony Lynch
IMPORTED BY KERMIT LYNCH
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