D’Angelo Aglianico del Vulture Valle del Noce 2003
was $54, now $40
Made from 100% Aglianico grown in the volcanic subsoil in the southern-facing foothills of Mount Vulture in Basilicata, Valle del Noce (or “Walnut Valley”) is vinified in large oak botti for up between 15 to 20 months before bottling, it is then aged in bottle until released. According to the winemaker, the wine is capable of aging for upwards of 20 years, but if opening now, he recommends decanting and aerating for a few hours before serving to allow the tannins to mellow. A complex and structured wine, with hints of volcanic minerality imparted by the distinctive terroir of the vineyard.

D’Angelo Aglianico-Merlot Serra delle Querce 2005
was $43, now $32
Inspired by the success Italian producers had enjoyed using international varieties, D’Angelo planted Merlot in his Serra delle Querce vineyard over twenty years ago. The famous Bordeaux variety, loved for its plush silkiness and earthy, ample fruit, is blended with the native Aglianico, smoothing the latter’s austere edges and proving a worthy partner. Serra delle Querce undergoes extensive aging in second-and-third-passage barriques. The wine spends 15 months in 225-liter barrels before being transferred to larger barrels where it remains for a further six months.

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Bacco Negroamaro Rosato 2009
Puglia
was $10, now $8
Expert Conti Zecca enologist Antonio Romano created a line of wines highlighting the native varieties and tradition winemaking values of the Salento Pensinsula. A rosato that bursts with the warmth of the meridionale.

Luca Ferraris Monferrato Chiaretto “Ciaret” 2009
Piedmont
was $15, now $10
A crisp rosato made from Dolcetto, Ruchè and Barbera. Young winemaker Luca Ferraris grows the Dolcetto on the slopes of the Basso Monferrato in eastern Piedmont specifically to boost the acidity in his Chiaretto. All three varieties are vinified white, but the result is a brilliant tawny pink.

Orsolani Canavese Rosato “Rubiconda” 2009
Piedmont
was $16, now $10
For this easy-drinking rosé Gian Luigi Orsolani uses the rare Neretto, one of the only grapes known to have red pulp, which he vinifies as one would a white wine without skin. This fresh, fragrant and exquisitely dry rosato has enough structure to stand up to popular favorites like ribs, burgers and grilled chicken.

Orsolani Canavese Rosato “Rubiconda” 2009 (Piedmont, Italy)
was $16, now $10
His family name may be synonymous with local white variety Erbaluce, but the fourth-generation producer Gianluigi Orsolani occasionally breaks from tradition. Using the rare Neretto, one of the only grapes known to have red pulp, he vinifies this crisp rosato as he would a white wine: without skin contact.

Luca Ferraris Monferrato Chiaretto “Ciaret” 2009 (Piedmont, Italy)
was $15, now $10
Luca Ferraris grows the Dolcetto on the slopes of the Basso Monferrato in eastern Piedmont specifically for boosting the acidity in his Chiaretto. He blends it with Barbera and Ruche (naturally). All three varieties are vinified white, resulting in this brilliant tawny pink rosato.

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To celebrate the July 54th weekend Vino is offering free ground shipping on any order! For the next 24 hours, you can enjoy FREE UPS GROUND SHIPPING on any order placed by tomorrow afternoon! This spectacular offer ends Tuesday, June 28 at 3pm (Eastern Time). Orders shipped by Tuesday evening will arrive at most East Coast destinations on or before Friday. Online orders will be shipped first. Happy shopping and happy July 4th!

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Much has been debated about the hot 2003 vintage. We know now that the vintage wasn’t quite as poor as many experts claim. It depends of course, on who you ask. Farmers who had the benefit of old, deeply-rooted vines in healthy, sustainably-maintained vineyards found that with proper canopy management and an early harvest there was ample fruit for very good wine. With ripe tannins, moderate acidity and fairly high alcohol the wines of 2003 were always considered good bets for drinking young, but we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the intriguing floral, menthol and anise notes that have developed in both the Fenocchio Barolo Villero and Verduno Barbaresco Rabaja. In keeping with the typical characteristics of their respective styles the Fenocchio is burly and dense with a lot of meat on the mid-palate while the Verduno has a more delicate knit, with seamless integration of tannins and acid and a long, rich finish. Both wines will be marked down until they sell out. We only have a few cases left of each so hurry!

Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Villero 2003
$52 $39

Castello di Verduno Barbaresco Rabajà 2003
$65 $49

Remember, at Vino you save money with every case! Take 10% off any wine purchase of 12 bottles or more.

Giacomo Fenocchio 2003 Barolo Villero and Castello di Verduno 2003 Barbaresco Rabajà are on sale now at Vino. These two wines, made by expert producers from grapes grown in two of the Langhe’s best vineyards, are drinking well right now.

Much has been debated about the hot 2003 vintage. We know now that the vintage wasn’t quite as poor as many experts claim. It depends of course, on who you ask. Farmers who had the benefit of old, deeply-rooted vines in healthy, sustainably-maintained vineyards found that with proper canopy management and an early harvest there was ample fruit for very good wine. With ripe tannins, moderate acidity and fairly high alcohol the wines of 2003 were always considered good bets for drinking young, but we’ve been pleasantly surprised by the intriguing floral, menthol and anise notes that have developed in both the Fenocchio Barolo Villero and Verduno Barbaresco Rabaja. In keeping with the typical characteristics of their respective styles the Fenocchio is burly and dense with a lot of meat on the mid-palate while the Verduno has a more delicate knit, with seamless integration of tannins and acid and a long, rich finish. Both wines will be marked down until they sell out. We only have a few cases left of each.

Both will be available for tasting this Saturday, May 21 at Vino from 3:00-6:00pm (if there is any left).

Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Villero 2003
was $52, now $39

Castello di Verduno Barbaresco Rabajà 2003
was $65, now $49

For more information please call 212-725-6516 or email info@vinosite.com.

The nineteenth edition of the greatest sports tournament on the planet gets underway today in South Africa! It’s the first time the World Cup has been held on that continent, and for the next four weeks all eyes will be on the world’s finest soccer talents as they jostle on the world stage for football’s biggest prize. It may have garnered slightly less media interest, but the inaugural Vino World Cup taking place simultaneously here on East 27th Street promises to be a no less riveting event!

Some of the top teams competing this summer — including hosts South Africa and holders Italy — are also some of the world’s best winemaking nations. Many of these come face-to-face in the early stages — the results of these games could translate to big savings! We’ll be hooting our virtual vuvuzela on Twitter: follow us for more details and match updates!

Celebrate the end of another working week with three diverse and intriguing wines on Friday afternoon from 5:30pm. Taste all three and save 20%!

Lagrein Rosé 2008 Castel Sallegg / ALTO ADIGE
was $20, now $16
Castel Sallegg’s rosé is made from the same Lagrein grapes as those sourced for Count Kuenberg’s velvety Lagrein Riserva. The tannic Lagrein variety gives this wine complexity and structure while enologist Mattias Hauser ensures that the wine expresses the pillars of a good rosato: refreshing, easy-to-drink and adaptable. And with Spring fast-approaching, the screw-cap bottling is an invitation to get outdoors!

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Le Coste 2004 Barone Cornacchia / ABRUZZO
was $25, now $20
This 100% Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is made in a traditional style from grapes grown in the foothills of Italy’s “Gran Sasso” national park. At 2,912 meters above sea level, the Gran Sasso (or “Great Rock”) is the highest point in the Appenines and Europe’s southernmost glacier. Le Coste (literally, “the slopes”) are Barone Cornacchia’s most prized vineyards: these low-lying hills benefit from southern exposure and are protected from inclement weather by the Gran Sasso. This ideal combination allows the grapes to ripen slowly and create one of our favorite expressions of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.

Montefalco Sagrantino Passito 2002 Terre de Trinci / UMBRIA
was $42, now $33.60
Today, we know Sagrantino primarily as a dry or secco wine. But for centuries the great red grape of Umbria was vinified almost exclusively as a sweet passito or “dried-grape” wine. Indeed, it was first made by the friars of Umbrian monasteries. Terre de Trinci’s dessert version harkens back to the origins of this noble wine.

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