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Importer of Fine Italian Wines

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"The list of noteworthy Italian wine importers is a long one, but some of the important names to remember are ....John Given Wines."
Joseph Bastianich & David Lynch, Vino Italiano

Robin Garr's article "The Importance of the Importer"

What They're Saying (press, reviews, etc.)...
Robin Garr's 30 Second Wine Advisor - "a sweet kiss" (Baciami 2006)  (4/4/08)
Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2008  (3/7/08)
"Pro Nobis" Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato, DOC, 2006 Two Red bicchieri
Lugana Classico, DOC, 2006  Two bicchieri
"Terre Lunghe" Soave, DOC, 2006 Two bicchieri  
Recioto di Soave, DOCG, 2006 (500ml) Two bicchieri    
"Altea" Barbera d'Asti Superiore, DOC, 2005 Two bicchieri
 
"Rei" Cannonau di Sardegna, DOC, 2003 Two bicchieri
"Na Vota" Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato, DOC, 2006 Two bicchieri
Raverosse, Rosso, Cori, DOC, 2004 Two bicchieri
Illirio, Bianco, Cori, DOC, 2006  One bicchiere
"Zimberno" Aglianico del Vulture, DOC, 2005 One bicchiere
"Baby Barb" Barbera d'Asti, DOC, 2006 One bicchiere  
Blog written by Lynn Hoffman "Burgundian Style at Lombardian Prices" for Lugana Classico, DOC, 2006  (1/21/08) 
i Grandi Vini - Val di Neto(1/18/08)  "Mutro'," Melissa, DOC, 2004
"Pro Nobis" Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato, DOC, 2006 89 Wine Spectator (1/15/08) 
"Altea" Barbera d'Asti Superiore, DOC, 2005 88 Wine Spectator (1/15/08) 
"Baby Barb" Barbera d'Asti, DOC, 2006 86 Wine Spectator (1/15/08) 
La Mondianese Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato, DOC, 2004 * * * (Three Stars) Food&Wine Wine Guide 2008 (1/7/08)
Robin Garr's 30 Second Wine Advisor: "Farewell to a friend" (11/7/07) 
Tenuta del Fondatore Stoncoli Toscana IGT 2000 COMMENDED - "The Best Wines In The World" - Decanter, October 2007 (10/1/07)
Phiale 2000 posted by Chaad Thomas (9/26/07)  Sommelier at Paesano's in AnnArbor, MI
Robin Garr's 30 Second Wine Advisor - "Serious pink bubbly" (9/22/07) 
Robin Garr's 30 Second Wine Advisor - "Italy in a wine glass"  (9/14/07)  
“To discover good wine, you really need to love wine. Our mission has always centered on finding wines that are delicious and fun as well as interesting and good value. With so many different varieties of wine to sample, I am always looking forward to a new food and wine experience.”
Anne-Catherine Given

 Mixing work with pleasure with Valdinera at Vinitaly 2008 .......
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