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Sandra
Viva and Robert Cardona
Wedding Registry
Selected Gifts:
Cheers
To The Bride and Groom
Raise your glass with fine Italian wines to celebrate the
wedding of Sandra and Robert. 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 her 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.
Anniversary
Bottles
These wines are for aging and will peak just in time for Sandra
and Robert's landmark anniversaries.
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1st Anniversary:
Montevertine 2003 Le Pergole Torte [RD4502]
(Toscana—Sangiovese) |
Price: $83.89 |
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5th Anniversary:
Il Palazzone 2001 Brunello di Montalcino
Riserva [RD4828]
(Toscana—Sangiovese
Grosso) |
| Price: $140.25
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10th Anniversary:
Bartolo Mascarello 2003 Barolo [RD4883]
(Piemonte—Nebbiolo) |
| Price: $96.95
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20th Anniversary:
Gaja 2004 Costa Russi [RD4778]
(Piemonte—Nebbiolo, Barbera) |
| Price: $407.69
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Special
Occasion Bottles
Duos
and Trios
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Clerico Barolo Duo:
Piemonte’s Barolo is considered the “King
of Wines”. While Barolo possesses the ability
to age, this Pair is approachable now, for the Bride
and Groom's enjoyment.
Includes 2 selections. |
| Price: $171.90
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Edoardo Valentini Duo:
Valentini 2004 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo [WH1114 ]
(Abruzzo—Trebbiano)
Valentini 2005 Cerasuolo Rosato [WH1112]
(Abruzzo—Montepulciano) |
| Price: $181.50
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Poggio di Sotto Brunello Duo:
Age-worthy Brunello selections showcase Tuscany's premier
vintages. Includes the 1999 and 2001 vintages. |
| Price: $233.75
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Esoteric Whites of Friuli Duo:
Gravner 1994 Breg [WH917]
(Friuli—Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling)
Radikon 2002 Ribolla Gialla (1.0L) [WH1141]
(Friuli—Ribolla Gialla) |
| Price: $233.25
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Super-Tuscan Duo:
Tenuta San Guido 2004 Sassicaia [RD4410]
(Toscana—Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
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Antinori 2000 Tignanello [RD2301]
(Toscana—Sangiovese,
Cab. Sauvignon, Cab. Franc) |
| Price: $253.62
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Bubbles of the Boot Trio:
Help the bride and groom celebrate their first holiday
season together with this trio of Italian sparkling
wines. Includes 3 selections. |
| Price: $106.25
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Italian Whites Trio:
These whites deliver a powerful presence, going far
beyond the quintessential pleasantly crisp quaffer to
deliver stirringly aromatic expressions and concentrated
pleasures. Includes 3 selections. |
| Price: $120.00
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Italian Reds Trio:
Have them seeing several shades of red in this tribute
to Italy’s many Rosso-colored wonders. Includes
3 selections. |
| Price: $150.00
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Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich
Reds Trio:
La Mozza 2005 Morellino di Scansano I Perazzi [RD4367]
(Toscana—Morellino, Syrah, Alicante, Colorino,
Ciliegiolo)
La Mozza 2005 Aragone [RD4803]
(Toscana—Morellino,
Alicante, Syrah, Carignan)
Bastianich 2004 Vespa Rosso [RD4655]
(Friuli—Merlot,
Refosco, Cab. Sauvignon, Cab. Franc) |
| Price: $96.80
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Tuscan Reds Trio:
Widely considered the epicenter of the Italian wine
world, Tuscany is steeped in history yet simultaneously
positioned at the forefront of the modernist movement.
From varied expressions of Sangiovese—Chianti
Classico and Brunello di Montalcino—to the innovative
Super Tuscans that broke with tradition, Tuscany's wines
offer exceptional quality and style. Includes 3 selections. |
| Price: $150.00
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Italian Liquori Trio:
Three bottles of Italian Liquori, which includes Limoncello,
Mirto and Amaro. Includes 3 selections. |
| Price: $86.40
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Grappa Trio:
Three half-bottles of grappa, which includes Nardini,
Nardini Riserva and Bastianich. Includes 3 selections.
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| Price: $101.30
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Dessert Wine Trio:
Piemonte’s sweeter side may be hovering in the
wings of Barolo’s power performance, but the highly
sought-after bottlings of Forteto della Luja and Massolino—one
of Barolo's power producers—bring it front and
center with aromatic grace and engaging charm. |
| Price: $117.29
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Six-Bottle
Selections and Tasting Cases
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Everyday Wines of Piemonte Six-Bottle
Sampler:
As the first region to recognize the importance of producing
wines from individual vineyards of exceptional quality,
Piemonte set the benchmark for quality in Italian wine.
This sampler includes Piemonte's regional specialites,
such as Barbera, Dolcetto, a "Super-Piemonte"
blend, and a standout Nebbiolo-based Rosato. Includes
6 selections. |
| Price: $250.00
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Everyday Drinking Reds Six-Bottle
Sampler:
Includes some of Italy’s everyday drinking reds
from various varietals and regions throughout the Boot.
Includes 6 selections. |
| Price: $200.00
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Italy's Indigenous Reds Tasting
Case:
Italy’s native charm and the character of her
land is conveyed most clearly through the many indigenous
varietals that are found from her northernmost wine
regions to the tip of her boot. This mixed case of
red wine represents the range of wines produced from
Italy's indigenous red varietals that may include
Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Barbera, Dolcetto,
Montepulciano, Canaiolo, and more. Includes 12
selections. |
| Price: $500.00
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Italy's Indigenous Whites Case:
Italy’s red natives no longer dominate the country’s
signature offerings on the international front. Wine
lists today include Friuli’s Tocai, Alto Adige’s
Traminer, and the ancients of the south, such as Fiano
and Falanghina. These whites deliver a powerful presence,
going far beyond the quintessential pleasantly crisp
quaffer to deliver stirringly aromatic expressions and
concentrated pleasures.Includes 12 selections.
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| Price: $400.00
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Wine
Collections
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Famiglia Anelma Barolo Collective
Anselma is a traditional Barolo house that has pursued
innovation with restraint. The 1993 vintage marked the
debut of Anselma, though founders Renato and Giovanna
Anselma began acquiring vineyard land in the 1970s.
At present, Famiglia Anselma possesses one of the largest
privately owned holdings in the Barolo zone, comprising
land in the Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and Serralunga
d’Alba communes.
This collection
includes five selections from the 2000, 2000 Riserva,
2001, 2001 Riserva and 2003 vintages. |
Price: $339.57
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Il Palazzone Brunelllo Collective
Il Palazzone—“The Big Palace”—
is a small estate (ten acres under vine) in the heart
of the Montalcino production zone. Its positioning at
an altitude of 480 meters and the characteristics defining
the composition of Montalcino’s soil here combine
to realize an environment that is particularly propitious
for the production of structured, ageworthy wines of
marked elegance. In order to craft ageworthy Brunellos
of the best quality, the estate allows an extra year
of aging beyond the DOCG standard and releases each
vintage at least six months after most other wineries.
Dick Parsons, Chairman of TimeWarner, who acquired the
estate a few years back, hired famed oenologist Paolo
Vagaggini to craft the wines. Il Palazzone’s wines
achieve a remarkable equilibrium between finesse and
concentration; bottle age realizes substantive maturation.
This collection includes four bottles from
the string of vintages 1998 – 2002. . |
Price: $397.65
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Rocche dei Manzoni di Valentino
Barolo
It is easy to cast Valentino as a modernist, but to
taste his early Barolos from the late seventies and
early eighties is to experience Barolo’s classic
side. Valentino firmly attributed his success to viticulture
rather than vinification: His respect for the land always
took precedence, and there is no disputing the remarkable
ageworthiness of his wines—an element that makes
these some of the greatest values in Piemonte. Valentino
passed away at the age of 67 on December 13, 2007. We
are fortunate, however, that Valentino will live on
through his wines and the profound influence he had
upon Piemonte’s wine culture.
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collection includes 6 bottles from the 1999 and 2000
vintages from the Big di Big, 'Vigna d'la Roul’
and Vigna Cappella di Santo Stefano’ vineyards. |
Price: $440.00
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Massolino Barolo
Founded by Giovanni Massolino in 1896, Vigna Rionda–Massolino
released its first Barolo in 1911. Today, the portfolio
comprises ten bottlings, including a trio of single-vineyard
Barolos. Current production offers a rare amalgam of
multigenerational influences, led by Giuseppe Massolino,
one of the founders of the Consorzio Barolo e Barbaresco.
While his son, Roberto, manages vineyard and cellar
operations, his grandson, Franco, crafts the wines,
adhering to traditional practices while incorporating
modern techniques that accord with the estate’s
viticultural objectives and allow for the production
of structured Barolos that possess long-term aging potential.
This collection contains 4 bottles from the
1998, 1999, 2000 and 2003 vintages. |
Price: $381.15
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Wine
Books & Cookbooks
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Vino Italiano: The Regional
Wines of Italy [BOOK119]
by David Lynch and Joseph Bastianich
Vino Italiano surveys Italy's wine-producing regions;
identifing key wine styles, producers, and vintages;
and offers delicious regional recipes. Extensive reference
materials on Italy's 300 growing zones, 361 authorized
grape varieties, and 200 of the top producers provide
essential information for restaurateurs and wine merchants,
as well as for wine enthusiasts. Vino Italiano balances
the thoroughness of an encyclopedia with the practicality
of a buying guide. The perfect read to complement your
next wine purchase from IWM. |
Price: $35.00
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Wine Atlas of the Langhe
[BOOK125]
by Slow Food Editore
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Price: $45.00
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Molto Italiano Cookbook [BOOK136]
by Mario Batali
Mario Batali's flair for innovation within the context
of traditional Italian cuisine shines through in the
Molto Italiano Cookbook as he guides you through
the basics of Italian cooking and shares dishes from
every corner of the Boot. Sprinkled throughout are cooking
tips, tidbits on Italian culture, and anecdotes relating
the origins of the recipes. Molto Italiano will please
the seasoned chef with its helpful hints and shortcuts,
but the novice will have no trouble following Mario's
easy, familiar style and clear directions. |
Price: $34.95
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The Babbo Cookbook [BOOK120]
by Mario Batali
The Babbo Cookbook
is filled with 150 recipes that have redefined contemporary
Italian cooking. Here Mario shares some of his signature
dishes that showcase his unparalleled ability to reinterpret
the Italian culinary tradition in a completely original
way. The Babbo Cookbook is filled with vibrant, complex
flavors that belie their straightforward preparations. |
Price: $40.00
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Holiday Food [BOOKMARIO1]
by Mario Batali
In this book, Mario Batali captures all the flavors
of the holiday season with enticing recipes that showcase
the brilliance of simple Italian food at its best. |
Price: $23.00
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Simple Italian Food: Recipes
from My Two Villages [BOOKMARIO]
by Mario
Batali
Perfectly pristine ingredients, combined sensibly and
cooked properly, are the unmistakable hallmarks of the
best Italian food. Chef Mario Batali has elevated these
simple principles to fine art, creating innovative new
fare that pays tribute to traditional Italian home cooking
in a distinctly modern way. More than 200 of his irresistible
recipes are gathered in this celebration of the flavors
and spirit of Italy. |
Price: $35.00
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IWM
Wine Clubs
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Exploration Wine Club:
3-Month Membership
Each month of IWM's 'Exploration' Club offers a new
and distinct learning experience in the unique wine
regions and indigenous varietals of Italy. This club
is the ideal adventure for the novice looking to explore
quality Italian wines that are 'ready to drink' today.
Alexis and Aron will receive 3 wines per month. |
Price: $270.00
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Big Wines Wine Club :
3-Month Membership
IWM's most popular club "Big Wines," includes
single-vineyard selections and some of Italy’s
major powerhouse wines. These opulent wines, which are
drinkable now but may improve with age, are first-class
choices to share with friends. Mary and Michael will
receive 3 wines per month. |
Price: $450.00
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Gift
Cards
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Presented in a gift box and accompanied
by a card, this gift is available in various denominations.
Sandra and Robert will enjoy selecting from IWM's extensive
portfolio of wines, accessories, and books, and you'll
delight in making an impression with a card that reads
better than all the others.
Gift Card: $50.00
Item# GCD50 |
Price:
$50.00
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Gift Card: $100.00
Item#
GCD100 |
Price:
$100.00
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Gift Card: $150.00
Item#
GCD150 |
Price:
$150.00
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Gift Card: $250.00
Item#
GCD250 |
Price:
$250.00
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How
To Order Gift
Italian Wine Merchants is honored to participate in the wedding
preparations of Sandra and Robert. 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,
Debbie 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.
*IWM will deliver all of wine gifts to Sandra and Robert,
therefore there will no be shipping charges added to any order.
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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