Gifts for Wine Lovers

Non-Vintage by Cavit from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. Lunetta (Little Moon in Italian) celebrates life's small pleasures. The grapes are handpicked and vinified at Cavit's state-of-the-art sparkling wine facility in the northern Italian region...

Red Wine by Altesino from Tuscany, Italy. Brunello is considered the ambassador of top quality Italian wines. This renowned and popular Brunello is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Castelnuovo...

Red Wine by Bocce from California. The best description of the Bocce wines come from an understanding of the label and the family from which it comes. In 1919, the first year of prohibition, my grandfather took the train to California to learn where the best grapes could be purchased for making wine said Michael Mondavi. He determined that the Lodi area was the best because of the Zinfandel grape, which made a good red wine but also had thick skins and could be shipped across the country in rail cars or trucks without spoiling. In 1920 Cesare Mondavi and family moved to Lodi, California, to ship wine grapes and winemaking supplies to Italian families throughout the country. According to law each head of household could make 200 gallons or four barrels equivalent of wine. Cesare chose the name Bocce for the crate's label after his favorite pastime. The label you see on the bottle is a replica of the label on the crates of grapes Cesare shipped. Now that you understand the label, it is time to understand Rosa Mondavi, Cesare's wife. Rosa became interested in her grandson Michael's start into the wine business. She was concerned that he and his father were only going to make luxury style wines or to her way of thinking \\x91special occasion' wines. She felt Michael needed to make a wine for everyday people (like herself) to drink, and most importantly it had to be good. Michael asked his Nonna (grandmother) to explain further. She said it has to be affordable enough for daily use and it has to be good enough for friends and family to ask for a second or even a third glass. If they do not want that second glass the wine is not very good. It was that simple. Bocce wines are meant for everyday enjoyment with family and friends, and shared with a hearty meal and lively conversation.

Red Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. Chianti has long been regarded by many as the most Italian of wines, not only because it is the most widely produced classified wine, but also because it possesses a unique personality. Banfi Chianti Classico embodies all of the characteristics that have made this wine an enduring classic: an alluring bouquet of black fruit and violets; rich flavors of cherry and leather; supple tannins and good acidity for dining. Fermentation takes place with a traditional skin contact of 8 to 10 days. Aging in French oak barriques for 7 months follows. Bottling is carried out in the summer following the harvest. Banfi Chianti Classico is the perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of foods, including red-sauced pastas, grilled meats, and roasts.

Non-Vintage by Hello Kitty from Italian, Italy. Light pink color; perl?ge fine and persistent; sweet flower scent and lightly spice; harmonious taste thanks to the very balanced natural sparkling with the structure.

Gourmet Gift Basket. The rich, soothing taste of luscious Chianti instantly transports you to the hillsides of Tuscany. Turn anyone's home into an instant Trattoria with our basket of Italian-inspired treats. Includes...