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NORTHEAST
 ITALY

THE ITALIAN
 ISLANDS

Central Italy
The regions of this area of Italy include Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, Umbria & Latium.  Click on the region or scroll down to visit our wineries from these regions.

Region of Tuscany

Tuscany is probably the best known region in Italy for both food and wine.  It is the home of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Tuscany was the granary for Caesars legions, the birthplace of the renaissance and the destination of many English writers. Tuscan winemakers have lead a renaissance in Italian winemaking during the last few decades.  The old rules had to change to accommodate their better wines, benefiting wines all over Italy. Its cities include Florence and Siena. Tuscany's best known provinces are Chianti, Montalcino, Montepulciano and San Gimignano. 

Tuscany's Chianti is perhaps the best known wine in the world. Chianti Classico comes only from the Classico area of Chianti and has the Black Rooster on the label.  Sangiovese is the red grape of Tuscany. Clones of Sangiovese are the main grape of Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile d Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino. These three wines are the Great Red Wines of Tuscany.  And don't forget the "Super Tuscans".  These are the wines produced outside the DOC / DOCG government approved wine categories throughout Italy.  They tend to include the grapes Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.  They may be blended with Sangiovese or not and compete with the best wines in the world.  Tuscany also produces Olive Oil that many consider the world's best.

Visit (click below on) our Tuscan Wineries:

  Cantina Crociani Cantina Crociani      Fattoria Casisano Colombaio  
  Marchesato degli Aleramici       Villa Buonasera 

Cantina Crociani


Located in Tuscany south of Florence in the town of Montepulciano is the vineyard and winery, Cantina Crociani. Montepulciano is renowned for the wine Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano. The wine name means" wine of nobles from Montepulciano" The wine is given the highest status in Italy, DOCG. The wine is made from a clone of Sangiovese called Prugnolo Gentile and the grapes Canaiolo Nero and Mammolo.

Arnaldo Crociani was a cellar man for wineries in the area, as were his father and grandfather. Arnaldo acquired 20 acres of vineyards and olive trees and started his own winery. Arnaldo was very active in the community and truly was "a man of Montepulciano."

Arnoldo's children now carry on the family tradition.  Now, after the premature death of her brother, Giorgio, Susanna goes on with the same passion that has been the founding stone of the family business. They also have accommodations for tourists. If you are in Montepulciano stop by and meet Susanna.

L'Agriturismo - Crociani's have a wonderful place to stay on your visit to Montepulciano

Cantina Crociani - Wines

Crociani Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

The last of the great 1999 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva!

We also have a few cases of their great 2000, 2001 & 2004 Vintages.  Vino Nobile di Montepulciano - One of the great wines of Tuscany.

Made from 85% Sangiovese grapes -called Prugnolo Gentile, and 15% from other local reds.
 

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Riserva  2001

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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2004

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Crociani Rosso
D'Arnaldo 2005
 
Flagship wine of Cantina Crociani, created by Arnaldo as a result of his long experience as a cellar man.  Made according to time-honored methods of vinification this wine commands respect from other winemakers in the area.  Grapes - Prugnolo Gentile 60%, Canaiolo Nero 15%, Mammolo 15%, Colorino 5%, Pulcinculo 5%. Only 5,000 cases.   

Crociani Rosso di Montepulciano 2006  

Grapes similar to those Vino Nobile.  A small amount of white grapes may be added. Bright ruby color, intense, grapey and flowery nose. Dry, fruity & slightly tannic on  your palate. Aged 6/8 months in oak barrels. Drink all through the meal, great with pasta and meat sauce and red meats. 
 

Crociani Chianti
Colli Sensi 2005
  A Classic Chianti, made from Sangiovese and a small quantity of Tuscan white grapes. Aged in Barrique with a big Chianti Taste ..a great buy! 

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Crociani Caggiolino
Bianco 2006

White Tuscan grapes: Trebbiano 70%, Chardonnay 30% a perfect Tuscan "Vino da Tavola" table wine. Its name comes from the vineyards from which it is produced, in the area of "Caggiole".   Only 500 cases produced!     
 

Special Crociani Mixed Case!

1 each: Vino Nobile 1999, 2000, 2001, 2 Vino Nobile 2004, 2 Rosso D Arnaldo, 2 Caggiolino, 2 Rosso di Montepulciano & 1 Olive Oil.
You will love this collection! 
Remember your trip to Montepulciano & enjoy with these wines! 
 

Crociani Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml 

Tuscan Olive Oil from the trees on the Crociani Estate In Montepulciano is the first cold pressing from a variety of olives, hand-picked at the beginning of November.
 

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Fattoria Casisano Colombaio

In the splendid silent hills of Tuscany, surrounded by woods and sunshine, rises the "Farm Casisano Colombaio".  Their wines are born from the blend of grapes reared in two remote but excellent areas for growing grapes.  Total land of 60 hectares of which 19 to vineyards and 9 to olive groves. There the Colombaio farm is firmly planted on slopes accessible to the middle coast of the hill of Montalcino, in the shadow of the church of Our Lady of the Snows.  The estate is a splendid natural terrace overlooking the area south-east of the town Montalcino, including the Abbey of Sant'Antimo and the Orcia river valley.  It is here that a wonderful small production Brunello di Montalcino is born.
 

Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino 2001
This wine comes highly recommended by Wine Spectator 92 Points April 2006. It is also listed under The Savvy Shopper. Subtle and complex aromas of blackberry, lightly toasted oak and licorice. Full-bodied, with layers of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Long aftertaste. Best after 2010. 4,250 cases made. Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Casisano Colombaio Rosso di Montalcino 2004
A Rosso to round out the offering from this excellent producer. The 2004 vintage is touted as one of the best of the decade. This will be quite a wine, and one that can be enjoyed while waiting for the Brunellos to peak.  Appellation: Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Casisano Colombaio Rosso di Montalcino 2004

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Marchesato degli Aleramici

Our estate "IL GALAMPIO" is located at MONTALCINO, close to Siena in the locality "Pian delle vigne". This ancient farm is on a gentle slope which descends from the state forest down towards the Ombrone river. The east/west facing vineyards and olive groves are close to the old farm approximately 32 hectares, 14 hectares planted with vines. 

Production of this famous wine is limited to the commune of Montalcino. Grape variety is Sangiovese Grosso. 9 hectares of Brunello are grown in their " IL GALAMPIO" holding.

Brunello Marchesato degli Aleramici 2002 DOCG

After a long period of maturation in cask, Sangiovese becomes a wine of intense ruby to bright garnet in color, dry and warm in flavor, lightly tannic with great structure and aromatic length. Its aroma also evolves, becoming intense with age, complex and variegated, ranging from spice to wood, from tobacco to forest fruits. This wine goes especially well with red meats, roast game, charcoal grilled meats and strong cheeses such as Parmesan, Tuscan sheep cheese (pecorino) etc.
 

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Villa Buonasera
Villa Buonasera is 17.5 acres of estate vineyard in Greve in Chianti. This enables the owner Barbara Schwenniger, with the help of winemakers Vittorio and Jurij Froie, to make "Chianti Classico" always labeled with the Black Rooster on the bottle. Their Chianti Classico is traditional, showcasing the fruit yet not tannic. The Casa Eri is a Chianti Classico aged in fifty-gallon barrels (Barrique) that gives the wine a bigger taste that we particularly like in the USA.

This is a classic, small estate with highly regarded winemakers who make excellent Chianti Classico that are great values.

Chianti Classico Villa Buonasera
2003 DOCG

Vintage 2003 was very hot, resulting in very good Chianti! Color ruby-pomegranate red, plus intense taste, fruity, with notes of raspberry and blackberry.  A very traditional Chianti Classico!  It has four year of age and show its elegance.  Very smooth and flavorful.  An excellent buy!
 

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Casa Eri Chianti Classico Villa Buonasera 1999

A great Chianti Classico!  From Greve in Chianti. Pomegranate red in color, aroma and taste is wide and complex, plus vanilla, toasted bread, cocoa & wood on the palate with a long finish.  Aged in Barrique, this Chianti Classico goes toe to toe with any great red wine!

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Intesa Villa Buonasera 2003

The Great 2003 Vintage!!  Intesa is 100% Sangiovese grapes, aged 18 months in Oak casks and small French barrels. This is an intense wine. One could consider it a Chianti Classico Riserva or Baby Brunello!  Barbara, owner of Villa Buonasera named it Intesa. "We understand each other!"

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Maddalena Merlot  2002

Named after Owner's Daughter, Maddalena, an Opera Singer.  " The Best Merlot You Will Ever have" per importer Dan Ross.  100% Merlot aged in Barrique for 18 months.  Intense, dark ruby red color, notes of black currant, blackberry, vanilla and toasted almond.  Extraordinary volume on the palate continuous fullness.
 

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Region of Emilia Romagna - Wines coming soon!

Region of Umbria - Wines coming soon!

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