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Jill Rowe & Barry Kaplan
Wedding Registry
Selected Gifts:
CHEERS
TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM
Raise your glass with fine Italian wines to celebrate the
wedding of Jill and Barry. 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
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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.
PAIRINGS & TRIOS
These wine pairings and trios are selected from the twenty
designated wine regions of Italy. Each gift item is indicated
with the producer, the region, and the vintage.
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Dolcetto Pair:
Favored by Piemontese winemakers to drink with everyday meals, Dolcetto is a versatile wine that can be easily enjoyed with almost any food!
Giacosa 2005 Dolcetto Basarin
Aldo Conterno 2005 Dolcetto Masante |
Price: $53.45
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Eclectic Damijan:
Damijan, a disciple of the great Fruiulian producer, Josko Gravner, engages in natural winemaking to craft his stunning wines.
Damijan 2002 Kaplja
Damijan 2002 Ribolla Gialla |
Price: $86.90
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Italy's Cult Classics:
These hard to come by wines will please any palate.
Montevertine 2003 Le Pergole Torte
San Leonardo 2000 Vallagrina |
Price: $148.34
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Traditional Barolo:
These traditionally crafted Barolos will only improve in the upcoming years.
Vigna dei Dardi 1995 Barolo
Bartolo Mascarello 2001 Barolo |
Price: $156.06
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A Legend from Abruzzo:
The late Edoardo Valentini disregarded all modern conventions in his winemaking. His wines take years to develop their full profile and require plenty of aeration to show their best. (Pre-Arrival)
Edoardo Valentini 2005 Cerasuolo Rosato
Edoardo Valentini 2002 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo |
Price: $159.90
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2001 Brunello di Montalcino Couplet:
No other Italian red wine has captured the attention of American wine enthusiasts like Brunello di Montalcino.
Talenti 2001 Brunello di Montalcino
Poggio di Sotto 2001 Brunello di Montalcino
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Price: $161.57
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Single-Vineyard Barolo:
Single-vineyard Barolos are arguably the best expression of the terroir of the Langhe.
Aldo Conterno 2001 Barolo 'Bussia Soprana'
Conterno-Fantino 2000 Barolo 'Sori Ginestra' |
Price: $162.00
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Giacosa Three-Pack:
Bruno Giacosa brings out a richness of flavor and an intensity of character to produce wines of meditation.
Bruno Giacosa 2004 Barbera 'Falletto'
Bruno Giacosa 2001 Barbaresco
Bruno Giacosa 2004 Nebbiolo d'Alba |
Price: $169.39
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Fruiulian Reds:
Friulian reds are often overlooked in favor of the white wines of the region. However, these reds are not to be missed.
Gravner 1991 Rosso
Meroi 1998 Ros di Buri
Raccaro 2002 Merlot
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Price: $180.82
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Super-Tuscan Duo:
These two elegant and sophisticated Super Tuscans will convince even the most dubious wine drinker of the merits of Italian Bordeaux blends.
Grattamacco 1985 Rosso
Tenuta San Guido 1999 Sassicaia |
Price: $259.83
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Il Palazzone Vertical:
The Il Palazzone Estate, managed by Time Warner CEO Dick Parsons, produces structured and age-worthy Brunellos year after year.
Il Palazzone 1998 Brunello
Il Palazzone 1999 Brunello
Il Palazzone 2000 Brunello |
Price: $260.70
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Vintage Gravner:
Gravner was among the first Friulian winemakers to combine bio-dynamic winemaking with a traditional, unintrusive style in this white wine epicenter.
Gravner 1990 Bianco Gravner
Gravner 1990 Chardonnay
Gravner 1995 Breg |
Price: $299.94
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NOVELTY WINES
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Umbrian Gem:
Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG from Umbria is rapidly becoming one of Italy's most coveted and collectible red wines. (Pre-Arrival)
Colpetrone 2003 Sagrantino di Montefalco |
Price: $41.99
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Classic Baby Barolo:
This is Aldo Conterno's only Nebbiolo offering from this particular vintage.
Aldo Conterno 2003 Il Favot |
Price: $49.95
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Campanian Aglianico:
Mastroberardino has been responsible for much of the developments and improvements in Campanian winemaking in the last few decades. His 'Naturalis' is a blend of two indigenous varietals: Piedirosso and Aglianico.
Mastroberardino 2001 Naturalis Historia |
Price: $51.70
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SPECIAL OCCASION BOTTLES
These bold wines, which are drinkable now but may improve
with age, are first-class choices to open on a special occasion.
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Hedonistic Valpolicella:
Dal Forno gives his Valpolicella a 10-20% dose of Amarone to provide extra richness and concentration. As a result, this complex yet approachable wine is a solid introduction to the wines of Dal Forno.
Romano Dal Forno 2001 Valpolicella |
Price: $89.00
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Powerhouse Barolo:
A union of highly selected grapes from various vineyards in Bussia, Cerretta, Conterni, and Vignane create a classic combination of Nebbiolo flavors: black cherry, rose petal, and melting tar. This is one of the great blend-style Barolos remaining, and is Luciano Sandrone's choice wine.
Sandrone 2001 Barolo Le Vigne |
Price: $129.95
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Classic Barolo:
This cuvee, the Mascarello estate's single bottling, is perhaps the world's finest Barolo. The winery's approach to production is simple: pick ripe fruit from Barolo's best low-yield vines and blend. The result is a line of consistent, gorgeous, harmonious wines that can stand the test of time.
Bartolo Mascarello 1996 Barolo |
Price: $96.90
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Double Quintarelli:
The 'Master of the Veneto,' Giuseppe Quintarelli, makes some of the world's most sought-after wines. This single-vineyard Valpolicella expresses the influences of a specific terroir, yet represents the composition and vinification method (ripasso) utilized in the crafting of Quintarelli's other Valpolicella.
Quintarelli 1999 Ca' del Merlo (magnum) |
Price: $178.75
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Gaja's Barbaresco Crus:
An approachable Barbaresco and the most refined and delicate of Gaja's Barbaresco cru trio.
Gaja 2001 Costa Russi |
Price: $279.95
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ANNIVERSARY
BOTTLES
These wines are made for cellar aging and will reach their
peaks just in time for Jill and Barry's landmark anniversaries.
A great way to bring back the joy of their wedding day in
the years to come. Click on producer name for more information
on the wine...
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1st
Anniversary: Gaja 1990 Barbaresco
Here, Angelo Gaja goes back to his roots, making a traditional style, blended Barbaresco, the way his father and grandfather had done. The grapes come from various vineyards in the Langhe, making it complex and complete. This is now his only proper 100% Nebbiolo Barbaresco.. |
Price: $339.00
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5th
Anniversary: Romano Dal Forno 2000 Amarone
Romano Dal Forno is Veneto's 'Grape King' and also one of the kings of Amarone, Italy's great 'monster' wine. This Amarone is arguably the best on the market. |
Price: $339.95
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10th
Anniversary: Quintarelli 1997 Alzero
Predominately Cabernet Franc, the Alzero—which has become
Quintarelli's cult offering—is produced from old vines and made by the same method used for Amarone production (appassimento). |
Price: $340.99
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15th
Anniversary: Castell 'In Villa 1995 Chianti Riserva
This estate's Chianti Classico is known as the longest aging Chianti of all. The wines are structured, aromatic, and capable of extended cellar aging. |
Price: $133.65
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20th
Anniversary: Giuseppe Mascarello 1996 Barolo 'Monprivato'
In 1970, Giuseppe Mascarello began to bottle single crus, commencing with the famed Monprivato (which the family achieved sole ownership of in 1990). Mascarello Barolos begin to mature between six and ten years of bottle age, and may continue to evolve over a 25- to 40-year span. |
Price: $139.60
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25th
Anniversary: Giacomo Conterno 2000 Barolo Monfortino
Less than 600 cases of the Barolo Monfortino are crafted exclusively in the very best vintages and aged much longer than most Barolos—up to fifteen years in wood in certain vintages—lending superior structure to this ethereal wine. When it reaches its peak, no other can match this highly sought-after wine. |
Price: $371.25
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HOW
TO ORDER
Italian Wine Merchants is honored to participate in the
wedding preparations of Jill and Barry. Throughout this
page you will find an assortment of wine gifts from regional
pairings to cellar-worthy bottles for each anniversary
to tasting cases that have been tailored 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 Debbie Miller
Nelson at 212.473.2323 x132.
(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 Debbie. 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 Debbie at debbie@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 Debbie Miller Nelson at 212.473.2323
x132.
(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.
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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