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Valorie
Brown & Tim Loomer
Wedding Registry
Selected Gifts:
CHEERS
TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM
Raise your glass with fine Italian wines to celebrate the
wedding of Valorie and Tim. 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 August Cardona.
Please feel free to contact him with any questions at augusto@italianwinemerchant.com
or 212.473.2323 x114. If you would like to share this page
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DESERT
WINES & LIQUEURS
Perfect for sipping while lingering with friends after dinner,
these sweet wines and spirits embody the dolce vita lifestyle
of Italy.
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La Berta:
NV 'Infavato' Passito
(Emilia Romagna-Malvasia)
Rich dried fruit & flowers envelop the palate. |
Price: $25.99
Inquire |
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Forteto
della Luja:
2002 Brachetto Passito
(Piemonte-Brachetto, Moscato
Rosa)
This cult favorite is a must for the sweet wine connoisseur. |
Price: $38.75
Inquire |
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Forteto
della Luja:
Forteto 2001 Moscato Passito
(Piemonte-Moscato)
Decadent and rich with apricots & honey flavors. |
Price: $41.33
SOLD |
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Antonio
Ferrari:
1959 Solaria Jonica
(Puglia - Primitivo)
This unique sweet red wine is the result of dried
grapes from the hottest year of the century in Puglia. |
Price: $139.95
Inquire |
EVERYDAY
DRINKING WHITES
Find the perfect match for an exceptional pair. These wines
are selected from the 20 wine regions of Italy. Each is
indicated with the producer, the region, and the vintage.
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Ronco
delle Betulle:
2004 Tocai Friulano
(Friuli-Tocai Friulano)
Italy's star white grape. |
Price: $19.14
Inquire |
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Alois:
2004 Caiati
(Campania-Pallagrello Bianco)
This obscure varietal has become a recent favorite
at IWM for its notes of apple, melon and pineapple. |
Price: $22.28
Inquire |
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Bruna:
2004 Pigato 'Le Russeghine'
(Liguria-Pigato)
An aromatic white from the Mediterranean coast. |
Price: $24.93
Inquire |
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Jermann:
2004 Pinot Grigio
(Friuli-Pinot Grigio)
Silvio Jermann's inspired style results in individual,
multi-layered, super-extracted whites. |
Price: $24.98
Inquire |
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Movia:
2003 Ribolla
(Friuli-Ribolla Gialla)
A unique & rich grape that enjoys a long history
as one of Friuli's oldest indigenous vines. |
Price: $25.24
Inquire |
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Sartarelli:
2003 Verdicchio Balciano
(Le Marche-Verdicchio)
The Sartarelli estate takes Verdicchio to new heights. |
Price: $44.50
Inquire |
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Querciabella:
1998 Batar
(Toscana-Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco)
Hands down, Toscana's best white produced to date!
You'll go back for glass after glass.... |
Price: $48.00
Inquire |
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La Castellada:
2001 Collio Bianco
(Friuli-Tocai Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Ribolla, Sauvignon
Blanc)
An eclectic blend of grape varieties, providing a unique
tasting adventure. |
Price: $56.66
Inquire |
EVERYDAY
DRINKING REDS
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Bovio:
2002 Barbera d'Alba 'Il Ciotto'
(Piemonte-Barbera)
From one of Piemonte's most consistent producers, this
Barbera delights. |
Price: $13.20
Inquire |
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Ceuso:
2004 Scurati
(Sicilia-Nero d'Avola)
A lush red from sunny Sicilia. |
Price: $15.40
Inquire |
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Vinicola
Resta:
2001 Salice Salentino
(Puglia-Negroamaro, Malvasia
Nera)
Another gem from the South. |
Price: $15.95
Inquire
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Bruno
Verdi:
2005 Sangue di Giuda
(Lombardia-Croatina, Uva Rara, Barbera)
A touch of sweetness and a little fizz create a unique
wine experience. |
Price: $16.50
Inquire
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Ceci:
2004 La Luna
(Emilia-Romagna-Lambrusco)
A serious red table wine with a spritz. |
Price: $16.70
Inquire
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Il Quadrifoglio:
2002 Muro Pecoraro
(Lazio-Montepulciano, Cabernet
Sauvignon)
A slightly spicy, easy-drinking red. |
Price: $21.59
Inquire
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Villa
Carafa:
2002 Zine Aglianico
(Campania-Aglianico)
Powerful & complex, with hints of spice, berries,
and chocolate. |
Price: $24.20
Inquire
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Cacchiano:
2001 Chianti Classico Riserva
(Toscana-Sangiovese)
A rich palate, full of ripe cherries with a lingering
finish. |
Price: $25.50
Inquire
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Bovio:
2001 Nebbiolo Annunziata
(Piemonte-Nebbiolo)
A softer, less intense version of his Barolo. |
Price: $27.50
Inquire
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Duca
della Corgna:
2001 Divina Villa Etichetta Nera
(Umbria-Gamay)
Rich red fruit and elegant structure. |
Price: $27.78
Inquire
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Talenti:
2001 Rosso Talenti
(Toscana-Sangiovese, Syrah, Colorino, Canaiolo)
Powerful & elegant with notes of black cherry and
a velvety finish. |
Price: $28.88
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Rocche
dei Manzoni di Valentino:
1998 Bricco Manzoni
(Piemonte-Nebbiolo, Barbera)
Spicy aromas of roses and cedar, complemented by a solid
smoky palate. |
Price: $30.94
SOLD |
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Contini:
2001 Cannonau Riserva 'Inu
(Sardegna-Cannonau)
A plush and spicy red from the island of Sardegna. |
Price: $32.67
SOLD |
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Bovio:
2000 Barbera Parussi
(Piemonte-Barbera)
This famed maker of Barolo produces a delicious food
friendly Barbera. |
Price: $33.00
Inquire
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Bastianich:
2002 Vespa Rosso
(Friuli-Refosco, Merlot, Pignolo)
A savory blend from the "rising star" estate
of IWM's own Joe Bastianich. |
Price: $33.00
Inquire
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Il
Macchione:
1999 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
(Toscana-Sangiovese)
This Vino Nobile boasts a rich cherry palate, harmonious
structure, and a smooth finish. |
Price: $38.50
Inquire
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Montevertine:
2001 Montevertine Rosso
(Piemonte-Nebbiolo, Barbera)
An earthy, smoky Tuscan Blend. |
Price: $42.90
Inquire
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Fattoria
di Fiano:
2000 Fianesco
(Toscana-Sangiovese, Colorino,
Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon)
A wonderful Super Tuscan blend for everyday drinking. |
Price: $43.49
Inquire
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Collelungo:
1998 Chianti Classico Riserva
(Toscana-Sangiovese)
Harmonious texture, subtle acidity, and a smooth finish. |
Price: $45.50
Inquire
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Le Terrazze:
2001 Chaos
(Le Marche-Montepulciano, Merlot,
Syrah)
A decadent pleasure that helped put the reds of Le
Marche on the map. |
Price: $49.89
Inquire
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Elena
Fucci:
2003 Titolo
(Basilicato-Aglianico)
A massive spicy treat from the south. |
Price: $54.45
Inquire
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ITALY'S
CULT FAVORITES
These hard to find and increasingly popular wines will make
exciting additions to the happy couple's wine collection.
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Sportoletti:
2001 Villa Fidelia Rosso
(Umbria-Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)
A velvety and refined Bordeaux blend from Umbria. |
Price: $54.00
Inquire
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Le Terrazze:
2002 Planet Waves
(Le Marche-Montepulciano, Merlot)
This wine is described as "a mysteriously Dylan-esque
encounter between the severity of Montepulciano and
the softness of Merlot." |
Price: $69.89
Inquire
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Querciabella:
2000 Camartina
(Toscana-Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah)
One of Chianti Classico's oldest and most highly
regarded Super Tuscans. |
Price: $75.00
Inquire
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BRUNELLO
DI MONTALCINO
Brunello (the little dark one) is a Tuscan dialect
name for a particularly fine strain of Sangiovese grown
in Montalcino, south of both Chianti and Siena. Tongue-curling
tannins and firm acidity will allow these wines to age,
and to be enjoyed by Valorie and Tim for many years to
come.
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Talenti:
Talenti 1999 Brunello di Montalcino
(Toscana - Sangiovese Grosso)
Talenti's wines demonstrate great complexity and
finesse rather than simple impact.
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Price: $54.95
Inquire
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Fanti:
2000 Brunello di Montalcino
(Toscana - Sangiovese Grosso)
A firmly structured and classically styled Brunello.
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Price: $57.90
Inquire
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La
Rasina :
2000 Brunello di Montalcino
(Toscana - Sangiovese Grosso)
This small Montalcino estate delivers round &
fruit forward Brunellos. |
Price: $61.60
Inquire
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Cerbaiona:
2000 Brunello di Montalcino
(Toscana - Sangiovese Grosso)
This impeccably made Brunello is an IWM favorite. |
Price: $94.70
Inquire
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Il
Poggione:
1997 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
(Toscana - Sangiovese Grosso)
This Riserva is consistently one of the finest wines
of its genre. |
Price: $98.52
Inquire
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SPECIAL
OCCASIONS
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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Roagna:
1996 Barbaresco Crichët Pajé
(Piemonte-Nebbiolo)
Made completely from Nebbiolo, Barbaresco is a complex
wine with impressive elegance. |
Price: $59.95
Inquire
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Tenuta
San Guido:
2003 Guidalberto
(Toscana-Cabernet, Merlot, Sangiovese)
The second wine of Sassicaia, the Super Tuscan Pioneer! |
Price: $69.00
Inquire
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Giuseppe
Quintarelli:
1998 Valpolicella
(Veneto - Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara)
Intense & voluptuous as only this mythic winemaker
of the Veneto can do. |
Price: $75.62
Inquire
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Giuseppe
Quintarelli:
1998 Ca' del Merlo
(Veneto - Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara)
Another one-of-a-kind "experience wine"
by Giuseppe Quintarelli. |
Price: $75.62
Inquire
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Montevertine:
2001 Le Pergole Torte
(Toscana-Sangiovese)
This flagship red from Manetti's Sangioveto vineyard
is extraordinarily elegant and complex. |
Price: $79.95
Inquire
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Bartolo
Mascarello:
2001 Barolo
(Piemonte-Nebbiolo)
Another icon of Piemonte: these long lived wines
are redolent of earth, tar, and tobacco. |
Price: $84.95
Inquire
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Aldo
Conterno:
1999 Barolo Cicala
(Piemonte-Nebbiolo)
Aldo Conterno and his family have been producing the
great Piemontese wines for more than five generations. |
Price: $89.00
Inquire
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Romano
Dal Forno:
2000 Valpolicella
(Veneto-Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara)
This local legend's wines are "experience"
wines, transporting you to a new level of wine appreciation. |
Price: $97.50
Inquire
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Giuseppe
Quintarelli:
1999 Rosso del Bepi
(Veneto - Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara)
Quintarelli's declassified Amarone that outshines
most producers' top Amarones. |
Price: $114.99
Inquire
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Bruno
Giacosa:
1999 Barolo Falletto
(Piemonte - Nebbiolo)
The most respected producer of traditional Barolo.
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Price: $125.00
Inquire
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MONTHLY
WINE CLUB
With more than 300 members, IWM's Passport to Italy Monthly
Wine Club is our most popular gift!
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Monthly
Wine Club Exploration Passport :
3 Month Membership
Each month of IWM's Exploration Passport offers
a new learning experience with three bottles of
wine that represent the unique wine regions and
indigenous varietals of Italy. |
Price: $289.95
Inquire
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HOW
TO ORDER
Italian Wine Merchants is honored to participate in
the wedding preparations of Valorie and Tim. 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 August Cardona
at 212.473.2323 x114.
(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 August. Should you
wish to order by phone, August 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 August at augusto@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
August Cardona at 212.473.2323 x114.
(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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