Querciabella and the Palafreno Debut

Always on the cutting edge, IWM once again brings you the latest and greatest, top-notch bottling on the wine market. The 2000 Palafreno bears the all the prerequisites for the IWM portfolio: superb quality, outstanding complexity and the right price point.

Querciabella, one of the best wineries in Chianti Classico, proves that it can master any grape combination at the very highest quality levels. From stunning Chiantis to highly coveted Super-Tuscans, this estates never fails to produce the highest quality wines in Tuscany, all bearing a distinct pedigree.

The Palafreno, an ancient Italian word designating a noble riding horse used by medieval knights, is the first new release from Querciabella in 15 years.

55% Merlot, 45% Sangiovese
Rich, deep, and silky, this wine requires decanting for a minimum of one hour. The fruit-driven modern style is complemented by the perfect touch of toasty oak. Beautiful aromatics of dried fruit & spices. Minimal tannins and stylishly balanced acidity.

2000 $37.92 750 ml

For more information on offers in this e-Letter, please contact Perry Porricelli at 212.473.2323 or via e-mail at perry@italianwinemerchant.com.

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50% Sangiovese, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and Syrah

Ruby red with beckoning purple highlights. Jammy cassis and black cherry pair with creme caramel. The concentrated fruit and high alcohol make this an intense, warm wine. Layers of complexity unfold from start to very long finish. This is one of Chianti's oldest and most highly regarded Super-Tuscans.

1997 $73.66 750 ml
1999 $73.67 750 ml

Querciabella: Chianti Classico Riserva

This quintessential Chianti Classico Riserva brings you right to the heart of Tuscany with every sip. Another nose full of enticing aromas: plums, wildflowers, wild mushrooms and damp earth. A sturdy structure balances the modern-style fruit of this medium-weight wine. Excellent persistence on the finish.

1998 $39.95 750 ml
1997 $246.50 3.0 L

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Querciabella: Chianti Classico

Seductively fragrant nose and gloriously rich palate. Black cherries, dried herbs, supple leather and smoked game. The combination of fruit concentration, lively acidity, soft tannins and superb extract make this the best Tuscan value in our cellar.

2000 $54.99 1.5 L
2000 $231.00 5.0 L

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Querciabella: Batar

65% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Blanc

Hands down, Tuscany's best white produced to date! Floral and herbacious despite a fair amount of new oak. Sweet cream, spiced pears and stone submerge the palate. Thick in texture and rich in glycerine, the wine bears enough acidity to stay very lively on the palate. You'll go back for glass after glass....

1998 $55.00 750 ml
1999 $123.75 1.50 L

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The Mystique of Barolo
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This beautiful, newly translated volume covers Italy's most important wine. The book features 35 fascinating interviews with Barolo producers, a detailed history of the noble Nebbiolo grape, an exhaustive vintage chart (from 1868 to the present), thoughts on Barolo production, detailed maps and explanations of the new sub-zones. An essential reference for the casual Italian wine fan and professional sommelier alike.

A Wine Atlas of the Langhe: The Great Barolo and Barbaresco Vineyards
Slow Food Editore $45.00
A ten year project for Italy's Slow Food organization, this book describes the wines, territory and men and women who labor to produce these legendary reds. Town by town, the book explores the unique features that enabled Barolo and Barbaresco to become two of the world's most exclusive and highly prized wines. Illustrations, label reproductions of leading producers and insight into the social and cultural life of the Piedmont wine industry lie among the wealth of information between the two covers.

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