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Italian Wine
We LOVE Italian wine. There are several K&L staff members who have gone completely head over heels for this beautiful country and its wines. Our Italian buyer Greg St. Clair is one of the leading Italian wine authorities in the United States and based in our Redwood City store. View our selection below and start exploring the breadth of Italy's thousands of indigenous grape varieties, and the limitless flavors from these artist-winemakers.
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97 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Camphor, forest berry, dark spice and new leather aromas form the enticing nose. Elegantly structured and radiant, the linear, vibrant palate delivers ripe red cherry, pomegranate, ground clove and peppercorn set against a backbone of bright acidity and taut, fine-grained tannins. What a beauty." (11/2022) 97 points Wine Enthusiast: "Like a good Valentine’s Day party, everything is shades of red on the vibrant, sanguine nose, from strawberries and cranberries to savory notes of pennies, brick and crisp leather. Citrus joins th...
Price: $89.99
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This Chianti is 95% Sangiovese and comes from the La Tancia estate, which was originally built in the 14th century during the reign of the Medicis. The property is now owned by winemaker Domenico Silla. Winery tasting notes: "An intense and deep ruby red color with floral notes of violets and iris combined with a typical character of red fruits. It has a harmonious, dry and savory flavor."
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93 points James Suckling: "A firm, chewy Brunello with cherry, walnut and black-truffle character, as well as tile undertones. It’s full-bodied with dark fruit and mahogany and cedar undertones. Tight and wooded at the moment, but should come round with bottle age. Give it time. Try after 2023." (11/2020) K&L Notes: Poggiarellino is an evolving star in our Direct Import portfolio. From Montalcino, this tiny winery is making superb wines at stunning prices. We've been importing them for over a decade and their wines have simply gotten better and better.
Price: $39.99
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96 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Camphor, rose, cedar and ripe red berry aromas come to the forefront on this beautiful Barbaresco. Smooth and elegantly structured, the focused palate features ripe Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, star anise and white pepper alongside taut, refined tannins. Fresh acidity keeps it well balanced." (09/2022) 94-95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "There is a more pronounced mineral and delicately spiced character to the 2019 Barbaresco, with notes of wet asphalt and kirsch and vibrant purity. It has elegant concentration, with fine coiled ...
Price: $41.99
This has become a go-to favorite for customers and staff alike at K&L. Priced at a level that allows for corks to pop any time it suits you, the Montechiara phenomenon continues to gain followers by the day. See for yourself why this value sparkler is getting so much attention.
Price: $10.99
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San Venanzio has won many awards over the years. At K&L they get the coveted "Guido" award of two thumbs up and three stars for value. On the nose, there are generous notes of apples, peaches, tropical fruits, and pear blossom. It’s wonderfully balanced and elegant, with a pleasurable spiciness. The palate is rich and creamy, with pretty fruit closely mirroring the nose and admirable fullness and length. This is balanced, elegant, and an excellent apéritif. 9.0 grams/liter (RS)
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Poggiarellino is a small property in the north of Montalcino and is not far from Altesino. They started making wine with the 1996 vintage and slowly grew their production. K&L started importing their wine with the 2000 vintage. Their Brunello di Montalcino production is usually about 450 cases to 500 cases and about half of that number for the Rosso di Montalcino. The Brunello is aged in 25hl Slavonian oak barrels and the Rosso di Montalcino is aged in stainless steel tanks.
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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Red berry, rose and new leather aromas mingle with whiffs of tobacco on this linear, elegantly structured red. Savory and bursting with finesse, the focused palate doles out juicy red cherry, black raspberry, star anise and white pepper alongside tightly knit, fine-grained tannins. Racy acidity lends balance and tension. Drink 2027-2039. (KO)" (09/2022) Wine Advocate: "The Bel Colle 2019 Barbaresco is a well-balanced wine with tart fruit, wild cherry, violet, earth and hints of tangy licorice. The presentation is simple and ...
91 points James Suckling: "Sliced pear and apple aromas with honeysuckle follow through to a full body with plenty of good fruit and flour-dust undertones. Drink and enjoy." (07/2022)
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92 points James Suckling: "Plums, red cherries and sage on the nose. A bright and cool palate with spices and a lot of fresh herbs. Dark chocolate and dried flowers come through at the finish. From organically grown grapes." (09/2021) 92 points Wine Spectator: "This red is packed with ripe black cherry, blackberry, violet and tobacco flavors. Vibrant and balanced, with a lingering aftertaste of dark fruit, earth and spice notes. (BS)" (12/2021) 90 points Wine Advocate: "With 50,000 bottles made, the organic 2019 Chianti Classico is all Sangiovese fro...
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92 points James Suckling: "Plums, cherry stones, button mushrooms, white pepper and bark on the nose. Lemon and cardamom too. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and fine, powdery tannins. Savory. " (06/2022) 91 points Vinous: "The 2020 Chianti Classico Berardenga is a classic Fèlsina wine. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10-15 years. Classic Fèlsina savory, floral and tobacco accents play off a core of sweet Sangiovese fruit. This heady, strapping wine has a ton to offer. Time in the glass brings out gorgeous aromatic presence. (AG)" (06/2022) ...
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Giovanni Blason and his wife Valentina are young producers who continuously surprise us with the price-to-quality ratio of their wines, earning them tons of kudos in Gambero Rosso and beyond. They come from the Isonzo region of Northern Italy, right up against the Slovenian border.
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93 points Vinous: "The bouquet on the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is almost confectionary, with sweet Christmas spice giving way to sugar-dusted plums, black cherries, cloves and hints of cocoa. It washes across the palate with velvety waves of polished red fruits, as hints of sour citrus and inner rose tones create contrast and balance. This tapers off structured with fine tannins, a twang of tart black currant and salted licorice. The 2016 needs time to unwind and integrate the wood spice that currently dominates the nose, but there’s a lot und...
Price: $79.99
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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "New leather, ripe black-skinned fruit, tobacco and menthol are just some of the aromas you'll find in this delicious red. Full-bodied and elegantly structured, the accessible palate delivers dried cherry, raspberry jam, licorice and a hint of white pepper set against velvety tannins. (KO)" (04/2022) 93 points James Suckling: "Extremely refined and together 2017, with round, fine tannins that show tension and balance. Medium to full body, creamy texture and a delicious finish. Savory and juicy. " (10/2021) 93 points Wine Ad...
Price: $59.99
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93 points Vinous: "White flowers and chamomile give way to freshly sliced apple, crushed almond and stone as the 2018 Fiano di Avellino Riserva Erre slowly awakens. This coats the entire palate in silken richness, yet it maintains perfect poise, as mineral-tinged stone fruits give way to brown spice under an air of pretty inner florals. There’s an almost-crunchy feel to the finale, yet also a balanced inner sweetness combined with residual acids that creates a sense of total harmony, as hints of lime and melon slowly taper off. The Erre is a single-viney...
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From the producer: 2021 is a very important date for Luxardo as it marks our 200th Anniversary. To celebrate the gratifying milestone of two centuries of history, the company is now putting back on the market, in a strictly limited edition, the most prestigious product in its range, Maraschino Perla Dry. This Maraschino Luxardo Riserva Speciale was last produced in the distant 1970s. Maraschino Perla Dry has a high alcohol content (40% alc./vol.), a considerably reduced sugar content (hence the term“dry”), and a marasca cherry distillate base more than 5...
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This wine is a great value! Ruby red in the glass, with a fresh nose of blackberry and plum notes. Medium structure with a clean finish, this is easy drinking wine for anytime.
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Founded over a century ago, the Tessari family's La Cappuccina estate is located in the heart of the Soave doc production zone, at Costalunga di Monteforte d'Alpone in the province of Verona. The name of the estate is derived from a small private chapel which dates from the 15th century, where Capucin monks are thought to have once celebrated. The 62 acres of vineyards near the stone family farmhouse have been cultivated for generations with the same unswerving dedication. At the present time, Sisto, Pietro and Elena Tessari along with their father Loren...
95 points Vinous: "Good full red. Wonderfully clean, enticing aromas of red cherry, minerals, white pepper, aromatic herbs and smoke. Sappy and densely packed, showing terrific mineral lift to the rich ripe red berry and saline flavors. Bright and focused on the long, slowly building finish. Beautiful wine. (ID)" (04/2018)
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Vinous: "The 2020 Dolcetto d'Alba Vignavillej, from vines in both Castiglione Falletto and Serralunga, is a powerhouse. A blast of dark fruit, smoke, licorice, melted road tar and licorice add to an impression of virile intensity. This is far from an easygoing Dolcetto. (AG)" (11/2022)
92 points Vinous: "A smokey mix of crushed ashen stone, dried black cherries and exotic spice smolders up from the 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Capitel San Rocco. This is silky in feel with cooling acidity. Mineral-tinged red berries add a lovely inner tension, and a citrus hint adds beautiful contrast. It finishes long and lightly structured with nuances of strawberry and a salty flourish that lingers on. (EG)" (03/2023)
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91 points James Suckling: "A seductive nose of plums, wild raspberries, fresh cherries, sage, pine cones, white pepper and musk. Medium-bodied with finely knit tannins. Creamy and soft finish. Drink or hold." (07/2022) 90 points Vinous: "The 2020 Chianti Colli Senesi is bold, powerful and super-expressive. Cedar, tobacco, leather, dried herbs and perfumed earthy undertones give the 2020 its distinctive aromatic profile. This mid-weight, layered Colli Senesi has a ton to offer. The purity of the fruit comes through nicely, especially with air. It's Coll...
Price: $14.99
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98 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Rose, menthol, star anise and baking spice are just some of the aromas that appear on the gorgeous Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2019. Focused, elegant and savory, the vibrant palate offers juicy red cherry, spiced cranberry, crushed mint and ground clove before a licorice close. A backbone of fine-grained tannins provide support while bright acidity keeps it impeccably balanced and loaded with energy and tension. What a stunner." (06/2023) 97 points Wine Advocate: "The 2019 Barolo Le Vigne is a historic blend of fruit from Baudana...
Price: $144.99
94 points Vinous: "The 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva does a great job of taking the warmth of the vintage mixed with extended aging to create a beautifully balanced wine. It blends rich exotic spices with black cherries, wild herbs, hints of leather and flowery undergrowth to form an alluring bouquet that keeps you coming back to the glass. It’s creamy in texture, casting a savory display of wild berry fruit across a medium bodied frame, as salty minerals saturate, and lively acids maintain freshness. Youthfully dense and poised, this tapers off to...
Price: $74.99
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94 points Wine Advocate: "This is a second single-vineyard wine made by Cortonesi. The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino Poggiarelli reveals dense and rich fiber that wraps thickly but smoothly over the palate. This wine is woven tightly with soft layers of black fruit, plum, spice, tar and licorice. It is important to underline the difference between the more compact and vertical La Mannella against this more generous and broad-based wine, especially when making food-pairing decisions. This is your proverbial charred-meat wine. (ML)" (02/2022) 93 points Jam...
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The San Lazzaro Estate is located near the village of Borgo Miriam (Offida) on the Eastern/Central coast of Italy, at an elevation of 900 feet above the Adriatic Sea, with southeastern exposure to the sun. In the back of the estate, one can admire the Apennine Mountains with peaks of over 10,000 feet. This area has a historical predilection to red grape varietals and the San Lazzaro vineyards are, in fact, rich with such native varietals as Sangiovese and Montepulciano. The new experimental varietals in their vineyards are grapes such as Sangiovese Gross...
94 points Vinous: "A distinct richness and savoriness makes the 2022 Biancolella Tenuta Frassitelli impossible to ignore, wafting up with a bouquet of dried flowers, incense, gingery spice and young peach. It’s round and supple with crisp orchard fruits and wild notes of crystalized ginger, all balanced by a pretty inner sweetness. The 2022 leaves the palate reeling with tension, blending cheek-puckering lemon zest with a bump of residual acidity and a salty note that keeps the mouth watering for more. It is easy to visualize the steep mountainside viney...
Price: $25.99
92 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2020 Chianti Classico is ripe with juicy red and black berry fruit, offering notes of candied black raspberry, crushed violet, and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied and savory, with tart black cherry, orange oil, fine tannins, and dusty earth, it has a driving persistent energy through the mid-palate and is harmonious in its balance between its more youthful primary fruit and light savory touch throughout. (AF)" (01/2023) 92 points Vinous: "The 2020 Chianti Classico is striking. Bright, punchy and vibrant, the 2020 possess...
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Since 1630, Tedeschi has been known for producing premium wines in the Veneto. The winery emphasizes traditional winemaking techniques and sustainable practices. From the winery: "This wine is made with grapes harvested in vineyards, located in oldest area of origin – the commune of Monteforte d’Alpone – that with Soave, makes up the classic Soave area. The distinctive winemaking technology employed yields an elegant and velvety wine with a delicate almond-scented nose."
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Wine Enthusiast: "Aromas of blackberry jam, menthol and crushed black pepper are lifted on the nose. The medium-bodied palate brings plump berry flavors perked up by a warm bubblegum spice accent. There's a mild grit to the tannins, but fresh acidity lends balance to it all. (AP)" (12/2021)
Nebbiolo 90% Rossola 5% Pignola 5%. From the producer: "This wine is vinified using Valtellina's local vines, mostly Chiavennasca (how the locals call Nebbiolo) besides Rossola and Pignola. Fresh wine, fragrant, lively and suitable for everyday consumption."
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91 points James Suckling: "Lots of cherry and orange peel character on the nose follow through to a full body with loads of ripe fruit and round tannins. Tangy at the end. Needs time to come together and calm down. Try after 2024." (11/2022) 91 points Vinous: "The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino bursts up from the glass with a perfumed display of raspberries, sweet spice, chalky minerals and crushed violets. This is rich and potent, delivering masses of fleshy red and black berry fruits that drench the palate, yet balance is well-maintained by salty minera...
Price: $34.99
92 points Vinous: "The 2018 Montefalco Sagrantino is youthfully poised, opening slowly in the glass to notes of lavender, plum, crushed rocks and a hint of tangerine. It’s silky-smooth and deeply textural, casting fleshy waves of ripe blackberries and exotic spices across the palate, and a classically austere coating of fine tannin saturates toward the close. This is massively structured, as a young Sagrantino should be, and persistent, tapering off with tart wild berries, licorice and a bitter twang of dark chocolate. Very nice. (EG)" (08/2021)
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97 points Wine Enthusiast: "Villa Bucci defines the greatness of the Verdicchio grape and the fact that it can age for many years. The 2018 continues this estate's streak of making amazing wine. This wine opens with a subtle note of salt pan, oyster shell and dried lemon zest. As the wine evolves more green apple notes develop. If you love Chablis, this is a wine for you. The palate is textured, layered and complex with minerality at its core and the lemon and apple flavors just standing guard. Drink now–2040. *Cellar Selection* (JP)" (07/2023) 91 poin...
Price: $89.99
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Farmer and winemaker Elena Walch farms sustainably in her corner of Alto Adige. According to the importer,the terroir includes "Steep slopes with southeast and southwest orientation between 820 and 2000 feet. An interplay of brisk mountain and warmer mid-level vineyards. Calcareous soils with clay, sand and porphyric parts. Handpicked with the utmost care."
Price: $21.99
90 points Vinous: "Dried flowers and crushed rocks blow off to reveal a core of musky black currants as the 2018 Montefalco Rosso opens in the glass. It’s rich and potent on the palate, with saturating dark red fruits and sweet balsamic spices. Through it all, brisk acids maintain fantastic balance. The 2018 finishes structured with a mineral-tinge and hints of cocoa that slowly fade. (EG)" (11/2022)
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90 points Vinous: "The 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba Coste & Fossati is laced with dark cherry, plum, spice, leather and tobacco. Long ferments, with submerged cap and aging in cask yields a Dolcetto of uncommon complexity and nuance. The Coste & Fossati is usually on the richer side, but the 2021 is decidedly restrained. (AG) " (11/2022)
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90 points James Suckling: "A fruity nose with candied lemons, stone fruits and bay leaves. Medium body with fresh acidity. It has a joyful character on the palate with a refreshing finish." (06/2023) Wine Enthusiast: "This wine opens with ripe orchard fruits, clover honey, roasted lemons and pressed wildflowers on the nose. It's elegant on the palate with more defined Comice pear notes that give way to mixed spices and subtle mineral notes. *Best Buy* (JP)" (09/2023)
92 points Kerin O'Keefe: "Fermented in concrete and aged in tonneaux and botti grandi, the 2021 Poderi Luigi Eianudi Barbera has a smoky quality that underscores aromas of ripe dark-skinned fruit, seasoned meats, and truffle. The smoky note carries over to the juicy palate along with black cherry, menthol and star anise. Polished tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced. " (09/2023)
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92 points Vinous: "Airy and fresh yet complex as well, the 2022 Il Rosato impresses with its lifting notes of rose, crushed stone, peach skins and lemon oil. Refined yet juicy and fruit-forward, this casts lime-tinged apple and green melon easily across the palate, energized by vibrant acidity. The 2022 buzzes with residual tension. The medium-length finish ends with a crunchy sensation as sour cherry nuances fade. The magic of Nebbiolo Rosato. (EG)" (05/2023)
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92 points James Suckling: "A richer and fuller pinot grigio with aromas and flavors of cooked apple and pear pie – almost like apple crumble. Lightly oily, in an interesting way." (07/2022)
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97 points Decanter: "Sultry and rich aromas of plums, black cherries and chocolate with a slurry of balsamic intensity. Vast and complex with capacious tannins, an ample meaty texture and an embrace of pervading acidity. Very long with great typicity. *Platinum* (DWWA 2023)" (01/2023) 94 points Wine Enthusiast: "This lush yet well-balanced Amarone opens with aromas of black currant, wild blackberry dusted with wild herbs, sweet spices and pepper. Crushed black cherries, espresso and violet notes hold court on the structured palate, which is backed by a...
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94 points Vinous: "Coy and brooding in the glass, the 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva grumbles up with a dark mix of black currants, cinnamon and balsamic spice. It's surprisingly silky and energetic within, smoothing over the palate with ultra-ripe red and black fruits contrasted by a saline core of acidity. While tannic and drenching the senses in concentration, the 2016 maintains a lively character, even if youthfully poised. This will require cellaring to show its best, yet I expect it will be worth waiting for. Coy and brooding in the glass...
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