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Chinese New Year Wine Gifts!

2012-01-16T04:27:00.000-08:00

Chinese New Year (or the Lunar New Year) this year falls on January 23rd.2012 is the year of the Dragon, characterized by excitement, unpredictability, exhilaration and intensity.Are you looking for ideas for traditional gift to make Chinese New Year 2012 the best ever? A wine gift is an expression of gratitude, making it the perfect gift to recognize employees for their work, reach out to

Happy 2012!

2012-01-08T09:48:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your business and your loyalty in 2011. It has been a pleasure helping you reach your loved ones, your business associates and your clients with the gift of wine. We look forward to serving you again in the new year. Have a wonderful new year!

WINE GIFTS TO UK: an entirely new list just for you...

2011-12-13T12:54:00.000-08:00

An entirely new list for your WINE GIFTS to the UK! You are still in time for your HOLIDAY WINE GIFTS! Here below some of our new products... Special Gift Sets... Gaja Ca´Marcanda Wooden Gift Box ( Promis,

WINE66.com Wine Gifts to Germany: Now open!

2011-11-29T13:00:00.001-08:00

PRESS RELEASE December/2011 Wine Gifts to Germany! Now open on WINE66.com... Wine Gifts to Germany December 2011 - With WINE66.com now you can send your wine gifts to Germany. WINE66.com, the world's local wine gift shop, has extended its private and business gift service to Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and the

Navidad en WINE66 - Destino España.

2011-11-29T04:01:00.001-08:00

Ideas para regalar Te presentamos nuestras selecciones para tus regalos navideños con destino España. Para regalos corporativos y multi-dirección, contacta con nosotros. SELECCIÓN VINO Y CAVA SELECCIÓN BODEGA PORTAL DEL PRIORAT

Looking for meaningful gifts for this holiday season?

2011-11-07T07:53:00.000-08:00

Holidays 2011-12 Looking for meaningful gifts for this holiday season? A wine gift is for everyone! Dear wine lover, The holiday season is fast approaching, and it will soon be that time of

Wine gifts to Italy - Updated wine list.

2011-10-07T01:42:00.000-07:00

We have a new wine list for your personal and business gifts to Italy: Bollinger Special Cuvee, Champagne, NVBollinger Grand Annee 2000, Champagne, 2000Bollinger RD 1997, Champagne, 1997Krug Grande Cuvee, Champagne, NVMoet & Chandon Brut Imperial, Champagne, NVDom Perignon 2002, Champagne, 2002Dom Perignon Oenotheque 1995, Champagne, 1995Cristal 2002, Champagne, 2002Ruinart Blanc de Blanc,

Wine gifts to Hong Kong - Updated wine list.

2011-09-21T06:36:00.000-07:00

We have a new wine list for your personal and business gifts to Hong Kong: AOC Champagne, Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial, France, Champagne AOC Champagne, Dom Perignon Vintage 2000, France, Champagne AOC Champagne, KRUG Grande Cuvee, France, Champagne AOC Champagne, Moet & Chandon Rose Imperial, France, Champagne AOC Champagne, Ruinart Blanc des Blancs Champagnes, France, Champagne AOC Champagne,

WINE66: deliverying wine gifts worldwide!

2011-09-14T09:56:00.000-07:00

Along with its other worldwide affiliates, WINE66 allows wine lovers and world travelers to connect with friends, family and business associates around the world giving the gift of fine wine for any occasion: birthdays, weddings, corporate and business wine gifts and more... WINE66 is the International home delivery service for your personal and corporate wine gifts. Directly from the store closest to the delivery, anywhere in the world; it's like ordering from the local store. WINE66 is present today in Asia, Europe, North and South America with ever continuing expansion...WINE66 is listed in wine-searcher to allow you to find you wine gifts for

New Gift Sets Catalogue - WINE66/Antinori (delivery to Italy)

2009-10-20T04:18:00.001-07:00

We are getting closet to the holidays and to the end of a very intense year. Many corporations, due to the difficult economic situation, are cutting their corporate gift budgets. Reasons are many, from real economic concerns to conforming themselves to what everybody is doing thinking that customers or employees will understand that, in time of critical economic situation,

WINE66 extends its Wine Gift Delivery service to FRANCE!

2009-10-14T05:43:00.001-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWINE66PRESS RELEASEfamily:'Trebuchet MS',Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:130%;" > WINE66 extends its Wine Gift Delivery service to FRANCE!Would you like to send wine gifts to France? With WINE66 it is now possible to send your personal or business wine gifts to friends, family and business associates to all the major cities in France (Paris, Nice, Marseille,

Regalare vino con WINE66, ora anche in FRANCIA!

2009-10-14T05:41:00.000-07:00

PER RILASCIO IMMEDIATO WINE66 Press Release Regalare vino con WINE66, ora anche in

New wine gift list for delivery to Switzerland!

2009-10-01T00:50:00.000-07:00

WINE66.com is happy to announce that, starting this month we have updated our wine gift list for delivery to Switzerland.Here after the new list: Amarone DOC, Italy, Veneto, 0.75, Tenute Folonari, Pegaso 2005 Folonari Barbaresco DOC, Italy, Piedmont, 0.75, Pio Cesare, Barbaresco 2005 Pio Cesare Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy, Tuscany, 0.75, Caparzo,

New wine gift list for delivery to Singapore

2009-09-28T14:17:00.000-07:00

WINE66.com is happy to announce that, starting this month we have updated our wine gift list for delivery to SINGAPORE. Here after the new list: AOC Champagne, Pol Roger, Brut Reserve - Pol Roger, France, ChampagneAOC Champagne, Pol Roger, Vintage - Pol Roger, France, ChampagneAOC Champagne, Pol Roger, Rose' Extra Cuvee de Reserve 2000, France, ChampagneVictoria Sparkling

New wine gift list for delivery to Belgium

2009-09-25T05:16:00.000-07:00

WINE66.com is happy to announce that, starting this month we have updated our wine gift list for delivery to Belgium. Here after the new list: * Corte Campagnola, Amarone DOC, Italy, Veneto, 0.75Lt, Amarone Gli Archi 2003, * San Biagio, Barolo DOCG, Italy, Piedmont, 0.75Lt, Barolo San Biagio 2003, * Podere La Vigna, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy, Tuscany, 0.75Lt, Brunello La Vigna 2001

3rd Edition of "Venta Bodega" in Santiago, Chile

2009-08-27T13:49:00.000-07:00

3rd Edition of "Venta Bodega" in Santiago, ChileThis event is organized by Urbano Vinos (www.urbanovinos.com) and co-sponsored by WINE66.com.The "Venta Bodega" event is an opportunity to taste some of the best Chilean wines and to purchase them at a 40% to 60% discount.In addition WINE66 will gift a 10% discount on all wine purchased through the WINE66 website (www.wine66.com), valid for the

WINE66 August Discounts - New York & Brazil

2009-08-13T14:08:00.000-07:00

We would like to remind you the current discount campaigns we are running till end of August 2009.Get your wine gift discount for:New York City: 10% discount for each order for delivery to New York City (Code: NYC0509);Brazil: 10% discount for each order for delivery to anywhere in Brazil (Code: BRA0609);To receive automatic notification about discount promotions and new Countries covered, please

Celebrate Summer!

2009-07-24T00:25:00.000-07:00

We hope you are enjoying your summer vacation!Summer vacations are the chance to travel and visit the wine regions you have always dreamed of. From the European classic estates in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal etc…to the new world destinations of California, Oregon, to the fascinating Australia, South Africa and South America, Chile and Argentina…Wherever you plan on vacationing, WINE66

Wine Gift Delivery service to Belgium!

2009-07-08T06:17:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINE66 PRESS RELEASE WINE66 - Wine Gift Delivery service to BELGIUM!

WINE66 - Wine Gift Delivery service to ITALY!

2009-06-30T02:41:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINE66 PRESS RELEASE WINE66 - Wine Gift Delivery service to ITALY!

WINE66 extends its Wine Gift Delivery service to BRAZIL!

2009-06-25T09:10:00.001-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINE66 PRESS RELEASE WINE66 extends its Wine Gift Delivery service

A Wine a Day...Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosso DOC

2009-06-20T06:07:00.000-07:00

Grape types: a blend of red varieties from this appellation (such as Cabernet Sauvignon – the blend’s staple grape – and/or Merlot, Pignolo, Refosco, Pinot Noir etc.); alternatively, any one of the varieties.Area: the name means «Eastern Hills of Friuli», referring to the northeastern territory along the Slovenian border, at the foot of the Julian Alps; includes the subzones of Cialla and Rosazzo

A Wine a Day...Nardò DOC (Red, Rosé)

2009-06-18T01:55:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Negroamaro 80-100%, with the possible addition of Malvasia Nera and (rarely) Montepulciano, up to a maximum of 20%Notes: The Negroamaro grape, which is absolutely the best for making Salento rosés, is sometimes softened with a small percentage of Malvasia Nera, a variety of Greek origin that originated in Morea (the Peloponnesus of today), more precisely the city of Monembasia.Area:

A Wine a Day...Gravina DOC (White)

2009-06-16T08:04:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Malvasia del Chianti 40-65%, Greco di Tufo and/or Bianco d'Alessano 35/60%, with the possible addition of Bombino Bianco and/or Trebbiano toscano and/or Verdeca up to a maximum of 10%Notes: The name Gravina means “deep ravine” on calcareous soil: true enough, the eponymous city is located on the brink of a ravine, surrounded at its base by caves.The Bianco di Alessano grape is named

A Wine a Day...Locorotondo DOC (White)

2009-06-14T04:36:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Verdeca 50-65%, Bianco d’Alessano 35-50%; possible addition of Fiano and/or Bombino and/or Malvasia Toscana, up to a maximum of 5%Note: The small town of Locorotondo is a group of white buildings on the top of a hill, overlooking the Itria valley and its characteristic trulli, cone-like ancient buildings. In ancient Greek, troullos meant “dome, cupola”. True enough, the Apulian

A Wine a Day...Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

2009-06-13T10:15:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Sangiovese, which grapes, coming from this area used to be called Brunello (the grape named variety which has been officially abolished).Area: Montalcino, south of Siena.Color: deep ruby and brilliant when young, turns garnet with time.Bouquet: incredible complexity, intensity and e persistence.Palate: although the history of Brunello is relatively recent (late 800’s), the majestic

A Wine a Day...Roero Arneis DOC Langhe Arneis DOC

2009-06-12T08:46:00.000-07:00

Grape: this ancient indigenous vine has been saved from extinction and attentively cultivated in the whereabouts of Alba (special care was taken precisely because of its somewhat whimsical nature - hence the name arneis, which in the region is also used for capricious children!), blossoming in recent years as the source of Alba’s leading whiteAreas: the Langhe hills and the Roero territory within

A Wine a Day...Dolcetto d’Alba DOC

2009-06-11T08:22:00.000-07:00

Grape : Dolcetto.Area: this particular Dolcetto appellation is within the Alba commune; Note: there are at present, 7 Dolcetto DOCs in the Piedmont; this wine list will offer you a selection of the most interesting.Color: ruby red, with purple hues.Nose: delicately elegant.Palate: dry, good body, chewy fruit you can chew on and a pleasing bitterish nuance, the Alba version is in a rich, intense

WINE66 JUNE 2009 Newsletter

2009-06-05T15:01:00.000-07:00

Wine Gifts Deliveries service to NEW YORK!

2009-06-03T08:04:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINE66 PRESS RELEASE WINE66 extends its Wine Gift Delivery service

A Wine a Day...Martina Franca (Martina) DOC (White)

2009-06-03T00:04:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Verdeca 50-65%, Bianco d’Alessano 35-50%; with the possible addition of Fiano and/or Bombino and/or Malvasia Toscana, up to maximum 5%Notes: The town of Martina Franca is the “gateway” into the Itria valley and its 15,000 trulli, and was founded in 1300 by Philippe I of Anjou. The eponymous wine is the most delicate of Apulian whites.Area: vineyards comprised within the communes of

A Wine a Day...Dolcetto di Ovada DOC

2009-06-01T23:51:00.000-07:00

Grape: DolcettoArea: the hilly environs of Ovada and Alessandria, in southeast Piedmont;Note: there are at present 7 Dolcetto DOCs in this region; our wine list will offer you a selection of the most interestingColor: deep ruby redNose: delicately elegantPalate: dry, good body, soft and mellow, fruit you can chew on, wonderful balance and a pleasing almond finish, excellent structure; rivals Alba

A Wine a Day...Moscato d'Asti DOCG

2009-06-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Grape: Moscato Bianco (a.k.a. Moscato di Canelli)Area: steep hillsides in southern Monferrato and eastern Langhe, in the provinces of Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria - though this little cult wine has a much smaller production than Asti Spumante, mainly concentrated in the high Langhe hills between Alba and Canelli and exclusively from select grapesColor: brilliant straw yellow; less CO2 than Asti

A Wine a Day... Collio Merlot DOC

2009-05-29T05:03:00.000-07:00

Grape type: MerlotArea: hills along the Yugoslav border, just south of the Colli Orientali appellationColor: ruby, tends towards garnet with agingNose: characteristic of the variety, delicately scented and elegantPalate: dry, soft texture, medium to full body; distinct varietal characterAging before release: at least 3 years for the RiservaCellar life: can be impressiveFood pairings: pork, red

A Wine a Day - Dolcetto d'Alba DOC

2009-05-28T08:31:00.000-07:00

Grape : DolcettoArea: this particular Dolcetto appellation is within the Alba commune;Note: there are at present 7 Dolcetto DOCs in the Piedmont; this wine list will offer you a selection of the most interestingColor: ruby red, with purple huesNose: delicately elegantPalate: dry, good body, fruit you can chew on and a pleasing bitterish nuance, the Alba version is in a rich, intense style; one of

A Wine a Day...Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC

2009-05-27T09:25:00.000-07:00

Grape: NebbioloArea: near the town of Alba, though not in the Barolo or Barbaresco zonesColor: ruby red, acquires garnet reflections in timeNose: delicately elegant, reminiscent of violetsPalate: dry, full body, quite tannic in youth, grows mellow and well balanced with ageAged before release: 1 year for the dry version (there are sweet, fizzy and even sparkling versions, which we have chosen not

A Wine a Day...Gavi DOCG

2009-05-26T10:13:00.000-07:00

Grape: CorteseArea: hillside vineyards in the province of AlessandriaColor: straw yellowNose: great elegance and finesse, distinctly floral and fruityPalate: acutely dry, fresh, flinty acidity, outstanding breed and elegance; the best producers achieve a fine balance of fruit, structure and lemony zestAged before release: not requiredCellar life: the most structured examples are quite long-living

A Wine a Day... Castel del Monte DOC (Rosé)

2009-05-25T12:07:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Bombino Nero (65-100%), with the possible addition of Uva di Troia and/or Montepulciano and/or Aglianico and/or Pinot Nero, up to 35% maximumNotes: The world of today, fascinated as it is with immemorial mysteries and cryptic enigmas, might well choose the castle of Frederick II – Castel del Monte, hence the wine name – as the setting to a gripping tale indeed. Massive, impressive,

A Wine a Day... Castel del Monte DOC (White)

2009-05-25T00:14:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Pampanuto, a.k.a. Pampanino (65-100%), with the possible addition of other recommended or permissible local grapes, up to 35% maximumNotes: The world of today, fascinated as it is with immemorial mysteries and cryptic enigmas, might well choose the castle of Frederick II – Castel del Monte, hence the wine name – as the setting to a gripping tale indeed. Massive, impressive, in the

A Wine a Day... Dolcetto di Ovada DOC

2009-05-24T03:14:00.000-07:00

A Wine a Day... Primitivo di Manduria DOC

2009-05-23T08:08:00.000-07:00

Grape type: PrimitivoNotes: The name “Primitivo” derives from the grape’s particularly precocious ripening. The variety was clonally created from one of the three most widespread ampelographic groups of the Ionian-Salento coastal areas, settled first by the Phoenicians, later by the Greeks.The resulting wine is excellent, with high alcohol content and distinctive aromas. Its body is so impressive

A WIne a Day... Colli Orientali del Friuli Cabernet Sauvignon DOC

2009-05-22T02:25:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Cabernet Sauvignon; there may be a maximum of 15% other red varieties from this appellationArea: the name means «Eastern Hills of Friuli», referring to the northeastern territory along the Slovenian border, at the foot of the Julian Alps; includes the subzones of Cialla and Rosazzo, besides a third subzone that has been promoted to DOCG: Ramandolo Color: deep ruby to garnet Nose:

A Wine a Day...Asti Spumante DOCG

2009-05-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

Grape: Moscato Bianco (a.k.a. Moscato di Canelli)Area: steep hillsides in southern Monferrato and eastern Langhe, in the provinces of Asti, Cuneo and Alessandria;Note: the Asti appellation, including the Spumante version and Moscato d’Asti (see below), ranks second in volume of production among Italian classified wines, right behind ChiantiColor: brilliant straw yellow to light golden, fine,

A Wine a Day... Collio Riesling Italico DOC

2009-05-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

Grape type: Riesling ItalicoArea: hills along the Yugoslav border, just south of the Colli Orientali appellation Color: light goldenNose: elegant, characteristic of the variety, great finesse, delicatePalate: structured, dry, fruity, well balanced Aging before release: not required Cellar life: best enjoyed in youth Food pairings: antipasti, particularly seafood and shellfish-based, delicate

A Wine a Day... Aleatico di Puglia DOC (dessert wine and liquorish red)

2009-05-20T02:19:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Aleatico 85%, with the possible addition of Negroamaro, Malvasia Nera and Primitivo – all of them native varietiesNotes: Aleatico is an extremely ancient variety: it goes back to when the Messapii settled in Salento, but many believe it to be over one millennium older… Thus, at least going back to the second millennium B.C. (or B.C.E., to use a recently coined, “PC” formula)! It

A Wine a Day... Colli Orientali del Friuli Chardonnay DOC

2009-05-19T00:37:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Chardonnay; there may be a maximum of 15% other white varieties from this appellationArea: the name means «Eastern Hills of Friuli», referring to the northeastern territory along the Slovenian border, at the foot of the Julian Alps; includes the subzones of Cialla and Rosazzo, besides a third subzone that has been promoted to DOCG: RamandoloColor: brilliant straw yellowNose: elegant,

2009-05-18T03:20:00.000-07:00

A Wine a Day... Copertino DOC (Red, Rosé)

2009-05-18T03:12:00.000-07:00

Grape types: Negroamaro 70-100%, with the possible addition of Malvasia Nera and/or Montepulciano and/or Sangiovese up to maximum 30%, no more than 15% of which SangioveseNotes: Named after the historical town of Copertino, in the province of Lecce, founded after a ferocious Saracen incursion in 924. Red Copertino, especially the Riserva, is one of Salento’s most celebrated wines.Area: terrain

A Wine a Day... Valpolicella DOC

2009-05-17T02:11:00.000-07:00

Grape Types: mainly Corvina, Rondinella and MolinaraArea: near VeronaColor: ruby intense/purple almost garnetBouquet: wide, intense and persistent, with a delicate almond scent.Palate: full, harmonic body; remainders of a mature plum, with a hint of an almond finish; in some cases, is re-fermented on the marcs of Amarone in order to obtain a greater concentrationAging before release: 1 year for

A Wine a Day...Chianti Classico DOCG

2009-05-15T02:56:00.000-07:00

Grape Types: Sangiovese, in purity or with a small percentage of other varieties: the white grapes, Trebbiano and Malvasia, although theoretically possible (unless in the Riserva), practically are no longer included; o their place, there are the Canaiolo (red) and/or Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot NeroArea: the heart of the Chianti, in the province of Siena, where the historical League of the Chianti

A Wine a Day... Collio Rosso DOC

2009-05-14T10:17:00.000-07:00

Grape types: a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc and Merlot; may have a small percentage of Pinot Noir (the range is 35-65% Merlot, 35-65% Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Cabernet Franc)Area: hills along the Yugoslav border, just south of the Colli Orientali appellationColor: deep ruby with garnet huesNose: ample, intense, persistentPalate: dry, very well balanced, full-bodiedAging

A Wine a Day...Gewürztraminer DOC (Alto Adige)

2009-05-13T04:26:00.000-07:00

Grape Type: 95% Traminer Aromatico, 5% other white varietals recommended or authorized by the Bolzano’s province.Note: this varietal was born in the Südtirol, in the village of Termeno (alias Tramin), and reaches excellent levels throughout all of Bolzano’s province.Area: suitable territories of the province of Bolzano: only vineyards located with favorable posture and exposure, excluding those

A Wine a Day...Barbera d’Alba DOC

2009-05-12T00:47:00.000-07:00

Grape: Barbera Area: the environs of Alba, near Cuneo, in the heart of Piedmont’s wine countryColor: intense ruby red, acquires garnet reflections in timeNose: smoothly elegant, delicately scented, intensePalate: dry, full body, acidity prevails over tannins (this makes it the ideal candidate for aging in barriques; hence the new generation of "classy", structured Barberas); acquires balance and