A New Wine From a Trusted Friend

Reputation and trust are two of the most important qualities to consider when we think about bringing a new wine on board.There are literally thousands of producers from all corners of the world that would love to sell wine to us thirsty Americans. At ABC Fine Wine & Spirits we are fortunate to have some of the most reputable, highly rated and trustworthy producers in our portfolio.


Located in Tuscany, La Calonica, owned by the Cattani family, is at the top of my list of producers that emulate excellence. Founded in 1973, the La Calonica estate has become one of our best sources for great quality wine. The property extends for about 45 hectares between the towns of Montepulciano and Cortona.


Montepulciano is famous for producing one of Italy's most iconic red wines, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. La Calonica produces a highly rated Vino Nobile and Vino Nobile Riserva available in our stores.


The lesser known Cortona side of the property produces equally impressive wines. The Cortona DOC title was just created in 1999 despite centuries of winemaking tradition.The Cortona DOC produces many traditional Sangiovese based wines but also excels in the production of international varieties.


When I speak of international varieties, I'm including both red and white grapes.I have always been a fan of La Calonica's Don Giovanni Sauvignon Blanc. Despite our admiration of this wine we never introduced it to you, our guests, because let's face it...most of us don't shop for Italian Sauvignon Blanc.


image from http://s3.amazonaws.com/hires.aviary.com/k/mr6i2hifk4wxt1dp/14101312/c3e00b8c-115c-4ea9-a5d3-7837f50d17c4.pngSo how do we get this delicious Sauvignon Blanc to you? Two of our most popular Italian wines come to us from La Calonica. Capanne Vecchie Sangiovese Cabernet and Capanne Vecchie Sangiovese Merlot have been best sellers in our stores for years. We are now proud to announce their sister Capanne Vecchie Bianco as the newest addition to our portfolio. The Capanne Vecchie Bianco is produced from the estate Sauvignon Blanc with the addition of traditional white Tuscan varietals. It shows a nose with lightly grassy notes, melon and white peach in a long complex finish. Trust and reputation!


Paul Quaglini, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits wine supervisor


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