A great selection of Barolos for $40 a bottle!

Maybe the best deal of the year? Probably so. A great selection of Barolos for $40 a bottle! Their common denominator? They are all highly-rated. We were able to get incredible prices on these wines, so grab as many as you can, while you can!

Barolos are made in the Piedmont area, around the town of Barolo in the Northwestern part of Italy from 100% Nebbiolo grapes. Known as "the king of wines, the wine of kings," Barolo is possibly Italy's greatest red wine. Barolos must be aged for a minimum of three years or five years to be labeled "Riserva." Traditional producers use a longer maceration period, creating a more robust wine. Other producers make a more modern-style, using more new oak and striving to retain more berry fruit, which results in a wine that is drinkable sooner but still able to improve with age.

All the Barolos from this offer are regularly-priced at $49.99 with the Sommelier price at $44.00 and are discounted to $40.00 when you purchase 12b or more. Please note that the Riserva from Fantino does not fall in that price bracket. The wines will be in next Thursday. Two producers are featured today, Fantino and Manzoni.

ALESSANDRO E GIAN NATALE FANTINO

Alessandro Fantino spent ten years as winemaker for the legendary Bartolo Mascarello before starting his own small winery with his brother Gian Natale. The estate is the only one in the center of the old city at Monforte d'Alba, and the cellar, parts of which date as far back as the 1600's, is a lovely sight worth visiting just for its aesthetic qualities. Their vineyards are limited to under 10 hectares contained in the Vigna dei Dardi site, which imparts an unusually clear rendition of specific vintages. Like Mascarello, the Fantino brothers are wholeheartedly dedicated to the traditions of the Langhe, and they harbor a profound respect for Mother Nature.

2003 Fantino Barolo Vigna dei Dardi

The 2003 Vigna dei Dardi (Robert Chadderton Selection) is a very classic, linear style of Barolo, with ripe red cherries, flowers and spices made slightly more generous by the heat of the vintage. Medium in body, the wine offers lovely balance and inner sweetness in a transparent, traditional style with well-integrated tannins for this vintage. Drink 2009 to 2019.

Rated 92pts by Robert Parker.

2001 Fantino Barolo Vigna dei Dardi Riserva

The 2001 Riserva is a powerful, dense wine loaded with dark, primary fruit. The oak aromas and flavors are well-integrated although elements of the French oak tannins remain. This muscular, explosive Barolo offers notable depth, if not the complexity of its sibling aged in cask. It will require patience, but this, too, is a gem. Drink 2011 - 2026.

Rated 93pts by Robert Parker.

Reg Price: $54.99 - Sommelier: $47.00 - $45.00 (mix 12b or more)

ROCCHE DEI MANZONI

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni was born was born by the intuition of Valentino Migliorini and his wife Jolanda, who decided in 1974 to buy an old manor from the XVIII century, surrounded by wonderful vineyards with an excellent exposure in the area of Manzoni Soprani in Monforte d'Alba. One of the most strikingly beautiful estates in Piedmont, the wines bear indelible Francophile sensibility of proprietor Valentino Migliorini who spared no expense in his quest to make the finest wines possible.

2000 Manzoni Barolo Vigna Roul

Loads of coffee, espresso and toasted oak, with lots of ripe fruit at the same time. Full-bodied with lots of velvety tannins and caressing texture. Some might say there is too much new oak but it holds together well. A bold wine. Best after 2008.

Rated 93pts by The Wine Spectator.

2001 Manzoni Barolo Vigna Roul

This is very ripe and raisiny with loads of fruit and tobacco character. Full-bodied, chewy and smoky with meat and berry character. Impressive. Best after 2007.

Rated 92pts by The Wine Spectator.

2000 Manzoni Barolo Vigna Big d'Big

This shows glorious cinnamon and crushed berries, with hints of pie crust. Full-bodied with loads of velvety tannins and a rich, wonderful finish. Wonderful oak. This is caressing and seductive. A beauty best enjoyed after 2008.

Rated 95pts by The Wine Spectator.

2001 Manzoni Barolo Vigna Big d'Big

Initially powerful and tarry, then turns more delicate in the glass and its layers of fruit start to emerge. It is a superbly balanced wine with stunning length to match the opulence of its fruit. Drink 2013 - 2025.

Rated 93pts by Robert Parker.

1999 Manzoni Vigna Santo Stefano

Lovely aromas of dried fruit and walnuts. Full-bodied with big, chewy tannins and loads of concentration. A mouthpuckering blockbuster with good fruit. An impressive, big red. Best after 2008.

Rated 92pts by The Wine Spectator.

2000 Manzoni Vigna Santo Stefano

Incredibly rich, with loads of ripe fruit followed by lots of flamboyant new wood. Then it turns to crushed berries. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins, and a fantastic finish. Best after 2008.

Rated 95pts by The Wine Spectator.

If you wish to make a selection of Barolos, please reply to this email. Please note that all of these wines are $40 a bottle when purchased by 12 or more except for the Fantino Riserva which will be $45 when purchased within a case.

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