and more:
• Barbera - More Than a Pizza Wine
• Blended & Straight from Friuli
• Summer Six-Pack & Assorted Case

Cellar Highlights from the Boot!

Over the past few months, IWM has showcased the highlights of Italian wine with classic producers, benchmark vintages, quintessential artisans, and the essential wines of summer as well as tackling the Brunello 1999 hype. Today, we are recapping the collection in assorted six packs and cases with a few new additions including Giacosa, Conterno, Pio Cesare, and Dipoli. It is a great opportunity to experience and learn the range Italy's wines have across grape selection, vintage, producer, zone, and style.

For more information on reserving your allocation of these selective wines or if you would like to receive consultation, please contact our Perry Porricelli at 212.473.2323.

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Artisanal Six-Pack

Absent here are the grandeur, marketing glitz, stainless steel, new French barriques, and ego. These are Italy's finest producers, driven simply by passion and tradition. Taste the hand work of these regional masters and discover the indigenous beauty of Montefalco di Sagrantino, as well as uncorking Italy's most coveted producer with a limited release Amarone-style wine called Rosso del Bepi. In addition, be sure to cellar these two Barolos from Piemonte's last Mohican, Bartolo Mascarello. Each has received exceptional praise and Gambero Rosso's Three Glass honor.

Mascarello 1999 Barolo $77.99 (750ml)
Mascarello 1998 Barolo $72.75 (750ml)
Quintarelli 1996 Rosso del Bepi $104.67 (750ml)
Quintarelli 1995 Ca del Merlo $60.20 (750ml)
Paolo Bea 1999 Sagrantino Pagliaro $74.25 (750ml)
Paolo Bea 1999 Montefalco Riserva $53.75 (750ml)

IWM Artisanal Six-Pack (6) $443.61*
IWM Artisanal Case Sampler (12) $866.74*
*Free delivery to NYC residents

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Brunello 1999 - Distinguishing Quality

The highly anticipated 1999 vintage promised to be the next great benchmark vintage. The press raved and collectors went scrambling. However, while the ideal conditions allowed for greatness to occur, only a handful of the 220 Montalcino producers delivered, with Soldera once again leading the pack. Here are six selections from Sergio that received the IWM Stamp of Approval:

La Fornace 1999 Brunello $64.00 (750ml)
Solaria 1999 Brunello $54.00 (750ml)
Poggio Di Sotto 1999 Brunello $84.95 (750ml)
Il Palazzone 1999 Brunello $84.95 (750ml)
Cerbaiona 1999 Brunello $94.70 (750ml)
Santa Restituta 1999 Rennina $105.00 (750ml)

IWM Brunello 1999 Six-Pack (6) $487.60*
IWM Brunello 1999 Case Sampler (12) $966.56*
*Free delivery to NYC residents

Featured Cellar Bottle: Best of Brunello 1999
- Soldera 1999 Brunello Case Basse $198.00 -

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Experience Barolo 2000 in Two Styles

The critics have labelled this the greatest vintage of all time; IWM believes it is another exceptional year in a streak that dates back to 1996 and extends to 2001. For many producers the verdict echos the response of Piemonte legend Bruno Giacosa, who calls the 2000 ripeness and concentration of the vintage, the best ever; for others it is the structure of 1996 that makes it superior. This a great way to experience the range this noble grape has across producer and zone from both traditional and modern producers.

Traditional Style:
Bruno Giacosa 2000 Barolo $79.50 (750ml)
Aldo Conterno 2000 Bussia Soprano $62.00 (750ml)
Pio Cesare 2000 Barolo Ornato $93.00 (750ml)
Modern Style:
Sandrone 2000 Le Vigne $114.00 (750ml)
Clerico 2000 Barolo Pajana $64.95 (750ml)
Scavino 2000 Barolo Carobric $87.00 (750ml)

IWM Barolo 2000 Six-Pack (6) $500.45*
IWM Barolo 2000 Case Sampler (12) $990.98*
*Free delivery to NYC residents

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Barbera - More Than a Pizza Wine

It's not just for pizza anymore. The king of food wine is now en vogue. Barbera displays various personalities, from the classically simple and fruity to the dense and more extracted modern style. With its tooth-jarring acidity, high alcohol, low tannin and lush fruit, Barbera is an ideal food wine that will stand up against anything you throw on the barbie. No other wine has the versatility that can cut through tomato sauce but complements a steak just as nicely.

Hilberg 2000 Barbera d'Alba $45.33 (750ml)
Scavino 2000 Barbera d'Alba $32.00 (750ml)
Aldo Conterno 2001 Barbera d'Alba $27.00 (750ml)
Bartolo Mascarello 2001 Barbera d'Alba $27.50 (750ml)
Valentino 1998 Barbera Sorito Mosconi $34.00 (750ml)
Clerico 2001 Barbera d'Alba $21.00 (750ml)

IWM Barbera Six-Pack (6) $186.83*
IWM Barbera Case Sampler (12) $343.77*
*Free delivery to NYC residents

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Blended & Straight from Friuli

Experience Friuli's famous blended white wines as well as their world class Sauvignon Blancs - three of each. While the blended wines incorporate an array of grape varieties that provide for a unique palate adventure, the noble Sauvignons may save you a trip to the Loire Valley or New Zealand. From the pioneering and exotically aromatic Vintage Tunina to the creamy, rich Vie di Romans Vieris you will discover the range of flavors that stainless steel and oak barrels can impart to these northern fruit wonders.

Peter Dipoli 2001 Sauvignon Voglar $34.00 (750ml)*
Vie di Romans 2000 Sauvignon Vieris $28.08 (750ml)
La Castellada 1998 Sauvignon Blanc $49.98 (750ml)
Movia 2000 Turno $26.40 (750ml)
Bastianich 2000 Vespa Bianco $25.95 (750ml)
Jermann 2002 Vintage Tunina $53.60 (750ml)
*Wine is from the northern region of Alto Adige

IWM Friuli Whites Six-Pack (6) $218.01**
IWM Friuli Whites Case Sampler (12) $405.36**
**Free delivery to NYC residents

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Summer Six Pack & Assorted Case

IWM is offering these six great examples of approachable wines in both a six pack (1 of each) and case sampler (2 of each) for your summer entertaining. This a great way to experience the range these grapes have across region, producer, and style.

De Conciliis 2002 Donnaluna Fiano (750ml) $16.50
Nicolis 2000 Valpolicella Seccal (750ml) $22.67
Pojer & Sandri 2003 Müller Thurgau Palai (750 ml) $20.90
Il Faggeto 2000 Vigna Pietra del Diavolo (750ml) $22.00
La Sala 2001 Chianti Classico (750ml) $19.80
Il Puntone 2000 Morellino di Scansano Riserva (750ml) $22.00

IWM Summer Six-Pack (6) $123.87
IWM Summer Case Sampler (12) $227.92*
*Free delivery to NYC residents

For additional summer wines cases, that include the frosty whites of Friuli and the ripe tropical fruit flavors from Campania's indigenous varietals, contact our Portfolio Managers at 212.473.2323 or via e-mail.

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Passport: IWMs' Monthly Wine Club

IWM has recently featured our wine club for the collector and this week we are sharing the "Big Guns of Italy." This is our most popular club and includes a unique selection of sophisticated wines that are ready to drink upon arrival - an ideal gift for those looking to uncork the best from Italy.

Club members will be exposed to single vineyard selections, as well as an introduction to powerhouse reds that impress so easily. So take a trip with IWM and enjoy the complexity of the Langhe and the wonders of Bolgheri's coastline with wines from the likes of Veneto's Allegrini, Piemonte's Conterno, as well as the elegance of Toscana's Avignonesi!

In addition to receiving these wines well below market value, members have other benefits. For more information about the Big Guns of Italy Passport or our other wine club levels, please contact Chris Deas at 212.334.6734.

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