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Jayme-Lyn
Layton & Jason Kilgariff
Wedding Registry
Selected Gifts:
CHEERS
TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM
Raise your glass with fine Italian wines to celebrate the
wedding of Jayme-Lyn and Jason. Look through the complete
page using the links to the left under Selected Gifts to
guide you through your search for the perfect gift.
The selected sommelier for this event is Debbie Miller
Nelson. Please feel free to contact him with any questions
at debbie@italianwinemerchant.com or
212.473.2323 x132. If you would like to share this page
with others, please click
to send this page to a friend!
Shipping: When placing an order online, please select
the shipping option Wedding Registry Shipping by IWM and
we will ship the wedding gifts directly to the couple.
Use your billing address in the shipping address field,
and then select the Same as Shipping Address button
in the billing information section.
BAROLO:
[bah-ROH-loh]
This masculine, full-bodied wine should display elegance,
depth, and a wealth of tastes and aromas that only the
Nebbiolo grape can deliver. These wines come from the prized vineyards
of Barolo, which sit in the Langhe Hills of the Piemonte region, just
southwest of the town of Alba. This thin-skinned grape, much like the
noble Pinot Noir, is difficult to grow due to climatic conditions. In
fact, Nebbiolo is named for the autumn fog that descends over the Piemonte
hills during the harvest. However, with the cooperation of Mother Nature
and the artisanship of its winemakers, it can produce a uniquely perfumed
and powerful red. At the close of the millennium (1996–2001), Mother Nature blessed the tiny Piemonte
region in the foothills of the Alps with some of the greatest vintages and wines
produced since the birth of the grape. As in Burgundy, vineyard site, vintage
character, and producer style all contribute to flavor variations here. This
is especally true in the hands of traditional style producers like Mascarello,
Borgogno, and Giacomo Conterno, who use extended masceration periods and aging
in large oak casks to emphasize the leaner, more tannic side of Nebbiolo. Looking
outside the Boot for inspiration, modern-minded producers adopted new techniques
such as shorter macerations, aging in new French barriques, and bottling crus
separately, creating much more approachable wines that were easier for many foreign
consumers to understand and appreciate. Whether modern or traditional, Barolo
is the epitome of a "thinking wine," privileging finesse and complexity
rather than forward fruit and density.
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Great
Value
De-classified Barolo from a master. Smooth
and elegant.
Aldo Conterno 2003 Il Favot
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Price: $49.95
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Classic
Vintage
Traditional Barolo from a classic vintage—can
age for another 5-15 years.
Bruno Giacosa 2001 Barolo
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Price: $84.99
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Forward-Minded
Barolo
This more modernly styled Barolo is showing beautifully
today. Drink now.
Famiglia Anselma 1995 Barolo
Adasi
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Price: $85.93
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Traditional
Barolo
Traditional Barolo from one of Italy's best—can
age for 10-20 years.
Bartolo Mascarello 2000 Barolo
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Price: $89.00
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BARBARESCO
[bar-bar-ESS-koh]
Barbaresco ranks third among the most collected wines of Italy. It is commonly
referred to as Barolo’s younger sibling: where Barolo is king, Barbaresco
is queen. The Barbaresco DOCG sits ten miles northeast of Barolo in the hills
of the Langhe. This small area, which is broken up into three subzones around
the villages of Barbaresco, Neive, and Treiso, existed in complete obscurity
until Bruno Giacosa and Giovanni Gaja (producer Angelo Gaja’s father) began
to market the high-quality wines they made from the native Nebbiolo. Barbaresco
tends to be slightly finer, less tannic, and more elegant and approachable than
Barolo for a variety of reasons: its grapes grow in a cooler climate and ripen
for a shorter period, and it has a lower alcohol level requirement (12.5% compared
to Barolo's 13%) and less stringent aging requirements (Barbaresco ages for at
least two years with at least one in barrel, while Barolo ages for at least three
years with at least two in barrel).
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Classic
Barbaresco
Traditional Barbaresco that will age for another
10 years. Soft and elegant.
Bruno Giacosa 1999 Barbaresco Falletto |
Price: $84.99
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Barbaresco
to Store
One of Italy's best cellar wines. Will age for another
15-20 years.
Gaja 2003 Barbaresco |
Price: $169.95
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BRUNELLO
DI MONTALCIO
[broo-NEL-loh dee mon-tal-CHEE-noh]
The most recognizable of all the collectible red wines
of Italy is Brunello, or “the little dark one” in
Tuscan dialect. Located south of both Chianti and Siena,
the Sangiovese grape thrives in this unique microclimate.
In this dryer, hotter, and more Mediterranean climate of southern Toscana, a
limestone-and-sand soil produces a more muscular grape capable of producing a
rich, dark, concentrated red (heavier and more tannic than Chianti). Tongue-curling
tannins and firm acidity allow these wines to age, catching the eyes of wine
collectors. The differences in altitude and exposition throughout the zone play
a substantial role in the vegetal cycle of the vines. Due to high altitudes,
cooling conditions from winds, and evening temperature drops, vineyards like
Il Greppo at Biondi Santi (480m+ above sea level) sustain a slower cycle than
is found in lower altitudes, such as the southwestern site where Argiano (250m
above sea level) undergoes a more advanced cycle assisted by the sandier soils.
This variance is quickly captured by juxtaposing these two wines from the same
vintage: you will experience a denser, low-acid, more approachable wine in the
Argiano, for instance, while the less developed Biondi Santi is marked by structured
tannins and high acidity, an ideal framework for longevity.
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Refined
Brunello
A great Brunello with flavors of smoke
and earth.
Talenti 2001 Brunello di
Montalcino |
Price: $57.75
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Ripe Brunello
A powerful Brunello with ripe fruit on
the palate.
Il Palazzone 1998
Brunello di Montalcino
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Price: $75.90
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Classic
Brunello
Classic, structured, cellar-worthy Brunello.
Poggio di Sotto 1999 Brunello
di Montalcino
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Price: $99.69
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SUPER-TUSCANS
While the objective of the DOC system is quality assurance,
the viticultural regulations sometimes limit creativity,
individuality, and the qualitative expression of terroir.
In the sixties, it was the drive and foresight of Mario
Incisa della Rocchetta, along with guidance from Giacomo
Tachis (also Piero Antinori's winemaker) that made enological
history and created the Super-Tuscan movement. No one had
ever considered making a Bordeaux-style wine on Italian soil, much less in a
region like Bolgheri, which was not yet established viticulturally. The use of
Cabernet Sauvignon coupled with maturation in small oak casks automatically demoted
the wine to vino da tavola or “table wine” status—a difficult
sell in the quality wine market. Despite these obstacles, Sassicaia entered upon
the world stage in 1968 to critical acclaim, earning renown as the Super-Tuscan
Pioneer.
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Limited
Production Super-Tuscan
An excellent producer know for low yield, collectible
wines.
Grattamacco 1996 Grattamacco
Rosso |
Price: $64.17
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Monovarietal
Sangiovese
100% Sangiovese wine that is smooth and elegant.
Drinking well now.
Montevertine 2003 Le Pergole
Torte |
Price: $83.95
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Bold
Varietal Blend
Powerful blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Argiano 1999 Solengo*
*Pre-arrival sale.
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Price: $89.95
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Natural
Tuscan Gem
Producer uses biodynamic, natural winemaking methods.
Querciabella 1999 Camartina
(1.5L) |
Price: $147.34
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Super-Tuscan Pioneer
Legendary Super-Tuscan that is going to be great for years
to come!
Tenuta San Guido 2003 Sassicaia*
*Pre-arrival sale.
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Price: $159.95
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Rare
Blend from Trentino
Sassicaia's cousin. Bordeaux blend from the northern
region of Trentino.
San Leonardo 2000 Gonzaga
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Price: $64.95
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Veneto's
Amarone
A rich and approachable Amarone drinking well
now.
Nicolis 2001 Amarone
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Price: $71.50
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Veneto's
Valpolicella
Quintarelli’s Valpolicella is the
greatest of its kind. Smooth drinking.
Quintarelli 1999 Valpolicella
Superiore
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Price: $82.50
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Single-Vineyard
Valpolicella
Grapes sourced from one site providing
a singular expression of terroir.
Quintarelli 1999 Ca' del
Merlo
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Price: $82.50
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Mediterranean
White
An exceptional interpretation
of the Pigato grape from the Ligurian coast.
Bruna 2005 Pigato Le Russeghine
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Price: $24.75
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Artisanal
White
A legendary producer's cult white offering.
Quintarelli 2005 Bianco Secco
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Price: $41.25
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Biodynamic
Blend
Gravner protoge's blend of
Chardonnay, Tocai, and Malvasia Istriana.
Damijan 2003 Kaplja |
Price: $41.28
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Cult
White
A rare and unique biodynamic Ribolla from Friuli
made from anfora.
Gravner 2001 Ribolla Anfora
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Price: $89.95
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DESSERT
WINES
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Sparkling
Sweet Wine
Cult Piemonte producer, beautiful dessert wine with
flavor of peach.
Forteto della Luja 2003 Moscato
Passito |
Price: $44.69
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Primitivo
from Puglia
Rare wine made from ripe Primitivo in 1959, Italy's
hottest vintage to date.
Ferrari 1959 Solaria Jonica |
Price: $170.50
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HOW
TO ORDER
Italian Wine Merchants is honored to participate in
the wedding preparations of Jayme-Lyn and Jason. Throughout
this page you will find an assortment of fine Italian
wine gifts selected to suit the palates of the bride
and groom.
(1) Finding a Gift: Browse the page and order
online or select the gift of your choice. If you want
to learn more about the wine(s) you are selecting
or need assistance with anything, please call Steve
Distler at 212.473.2323 x123.
(2) Placing the Order: Once the gift is selected,
please proceed to the checkout page by clicking order
and follow the instructions to finish the order. Should
you have any question please call Steve. Should you
wish to order by phone, Steve will be available
to process your order as well.
What if the gift is not available? Alternative
wine selections with similar characteristics are available
at identical price points. IWM has selected the wines
with the bride and groom in mind and we will be happy
to provide additional options.
(3) Card Inscription: All gifts will include
a special note. Indicate what you would like in the
'to,' 'from,' and message areas of the card. Your
selected words can also be e-mailed to Steve at sdistler@italianwinemerchant.com
or handled via phone.
(4) Gift Confirmation: We will notify the bride
and groom as gift orders come in and they will receive
a delivery from our New York store, where our wines
are preserved in cellar conditions. You will also
receive a gift confirmation. If you have any further
questions or special instructions, please feel free
to contact Steve Distler at 212.473.2323 x123.
(5) Terms and Conditions: The listed wines and
gifts have been selected based on choices made by the
bride and groom along with Italian Wine Merchants. Due
to market conditions and inventory availability wines
are subject to change. Should a wine change, it will be
replaced with a wine of similar quality and characteristics.
This wedding registry will be made available for up to
12 months past the official wedding date. Pricing does
not include tax or shipping.
ABOUT ITALIAN WINE MERCHANTS
At Italian Wine Merchants, wine lovers find both well-known
names and some of Italy's great secrets. Principal
partner Sergio Esposito directs the efforts to supply
only the best of the best at any price point by traveling
to Italy frequently in search of producers who are
passionate about their wines. "I don't carry everything
- I only purchase the best quality wines at the best
price points. So if we have only one Gavi di Gavi,
that is because it is the best one on the market."
Sergio's partners Joe Bastianich (Babbo, Esca, Otto, Lupa)
and chef Mario Batali (Food Television Network, Babbo,
Esca, Otto, Lupa) help share the rich and diverse culinary
heritage of Italy that Italian Wine Merchants exemplifies.
All sizes are 750ml unless otherwise noted.
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