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Name of store: |
The Austin Wine Merchant 512 W. 6th St. Austin, TX 78701 (512) 499-0512 |
Harry's Wine & Liquor Market 2094 Post Rd. Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 259-4692 |
Mug & Jug Fine Wine and Liquor Shoppe 29970 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 851-2344 |
| Percentage of Italian wines: |
15% | 15% | 10% |
| What Italian wine do you drink on a regular basis? | Everything from Barolo and Barbaresco to Supertuscans and "Supersoutherns." | Chianti and other Sangiovese-based wines—great flavors and pairs well with many foods. | Our Falesco Merlot because it's well-priced, well-balanced and full bodied. |
| What Italian wines are really moving off your shelves? | Lower-priced Tuscan wines like Sangiovese, or Valpolicella classicos. In general, rich, ripe wines that will be best if consumed now. | Wines made from the Nero D'Avola grape of Southern Italy/Sicily. Prices are great for these wines that are nicely fruit-forward with soft tannins. | Pinot Grigios because these refreshing white wines are good for any kind of occasion and complement many types of food. |
| Best Buys: |
Caparzo Sangiovese; $9.99. Zenato Ripassa; $19.99. Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano; $19.99. |
Castelvero Cortese 2001; $6.99. Marchesi di Barolo Maràia Barbera Monferrato 2001; $7.99. Lucignano Chianti 2000; $12.99. |
Kris Pinot Grigio; $11.99. Falesco Merlot 2000; $17.99. Villa Puccini Supertuscan; $12.99. |