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HOLIDAY NOTE FROM SERGIOThe holiday season is a time for gratitude, a time for reflection, and a time for celebration. As 2012 draws to a close, I have much to be thankful for, and a lot of it comes from you, the IWM clients. I thank you for inspiring me to discover new wines, for driving me to find new ways to meet your needs, and for creating relationships built on peak experiences, great company, and delicious wine and food.

A little more than two years have passed since my family and I moved to Italy. That move has given me much to reflect on. I have traveled all over Italy--and, indeed, a lot of Europe--searching for wine, forging relationships with producers, and finding inspiration everywhere I went. I’ve taken this inspiration back to IWM, and I’ve renovated the showroom in our New York City location, changed the menu to reflect regional Italian dishes rendered in seasonal food, and raised the bar in our client service. Together with my team, IWM has worked hard to improve our shipping and logistics department, revised and expanded our eLetter offers, and drawn together to provide a higher level of service. I’m proud of my team, and I’m delighted to serve you better.

But all of this work comes down to wine, and while good wine can accompany a celebration, great wine deserves it. I choose wines with different purposes in mind: some are festive; others are simply delicious; still others bring people together in wonder and meditation; and all are memories in a bottle, waiting to be shared. All of these purposes drive me to find and to deliver the best wines to you, whether Italian or global, whether by the bottle or the case, whether in-store, online or through our wine clubs. The wines you find in this guide are the wines I select each day for Italian Wine Merchants clients. I offer wines that inspire me--it’s just that simple. I hope you may find your own inspiration within this Holiday 2012 gift guide, and if you’re having a hard time finding that special gift, my staff can help you choose something unique for those exceptional people in your life.

From my family to yours, I wish the very best to you and everyone you love –

Buone Feste,

Sergio Esposito

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* Gift package contents subject to change without notice.

Sparkling proSecco giFT BoXItalians don’t need an excuse to open a bottle of bubbly, and you don’t need one to give it. A gift of Prosecco is the gift of pleasure; any day, every meal is a celebration waiting to happen. Prosecco offers an anytime, any reason gift to the flexible, fun-loving people in your life. Large Wood Treasure Box

$24.99

SINGLE BOTTLE GIFT BOXES

SUper TUScan (2nd laBel)giFT BoXFrom the hands of IWM’s favorite producers, these second-label Super Tuscans are absolutely first rate. These bottles are crafted from the same vineyards and the same hands as the flagship wines, offering all the quality with added accessibility. Easy-drinking, finely made and delicious, these artisanal bottles offer a gorgeous introduction to the Super-Tuscan world. Single-bottle Gift Box

$44.95

chianTi claSSico riServa giFT BoXChianti Classico may be Italy’s most popular wine--and for good reason. Chianti’s bouncy acidity complements food like no other wine, and its happy disposition warms you from within. Go classic, go Chianti, and give Italy’s food-friendly best from the heart of Toscana. Only in the best years is Riserva produced. Single-bottle Gift Box

$49.99

SPARKLING FRANCIACORTA GIFT BOXComing only from Lombardia, Franciacorta is Italy’s own only méthode champenoise sparkler, and it’s a fine one. Acidic and fresh, persistant with perlage, and nicely mineral, this bubbly is Champagne through Italian eyes, and it’s a perfect present for all bubbly lovers. Large Wood Treasure Box

$44.99

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Single BoTTle giFT BoXeSThese single-bottle wine gifts are accompanied by an antique-style wooden chest that beautifully displays each wine. Each bottle is hand-selected by an

IWM Portfolio Manager, unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below.

Barolo giFT BoX“The king of wine and the wine of kings,” Barolo in Italy is a traditional holiday gift, showing respect, gratitude and love. It’s not too big a message for Barolo, the most ethereal of Italy’s wines. Age-worthy, nuanced, classic with notes of rose petals, tar and earth, Barolo is a gift from the heart of a wine-lover. Single-bottle Gift Box

$49.99

Biodynamic giFT BoXCall them “orange” or call them “skin-contact,” these wines are unusual, thought provoking and delicious. Made in methods more stringent than merely organic, these are white wines made like reds with extended maceration on the skin, making for a deeply textured, intensely flavored and altogether unexpected wine.Single-bottle Gift Box

$49.99

SINGLE BOTTLE GIFT BOXES

BrUnellogiFT BoXSince its birth in the mid-nineteenth century, Brunello di Montalcino has become one of Italy’s most collectable, most revered and most drunk wines. It’s age-worthy, complex and utterly delicious, drinking like a walk through a Tuscan forest in fall. Perfect for the traveler in your life, Brunello is trip to Toscana in a glass. Single-bottle Gift Box

$59.99

amaronegiFT BoXAmarone is a “big red,” an intense powerhouse of a wine whose hedonistic density will leave you breathless. A great holiday wine of unbelievable artistry, Amarone is the embodiment of opulence and grace. Amarone is the perfect gift for those who live larger than life and twice as richly.Single-bottle Gift Box

$54.99

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BarBareSco riServagiFT BoXWhere Barolo is King, Barbaresco is Queen. Like Barolo, Barbaresco is mono-varietal Nebbiolo and comes only from Piemonte. But Barbaresco offers a delicate, tender take on Nebbiolo. It drinks earlier, and it’s easily enjoyable. Treat someone you care about to the beauty of Barbaresco and see their eyes light up with new love. Single-bottle Gift Box

$69.99

SINGLE BOTTLE GIFT BOXES

qUinTarelligiFT BoXThe Master of the Veneto, Giuseppe Quintarelli, spent his life crafting mind-bendingly beautiful wine, and the world lost a treasure when he passed away early in 2012. There is no better testament to a great winemaker than drinking one of his ineffable creations, and this Cru Baby Amarone represents the very best that Italy--and you--can give. Single-bottle Gift Box

$94.99

SUper TUScan giFT BoXWhen Italian tradition met international grapes, a revolution was born in Toscana. Whether using international grapes or indigenous Sangiovese, Super-Tuscan winemakers changed the way the world saw Italian wine. The delicious fruit of winemakers refusing to play by the rules, a Super-Tuscan wine is the perfect gift for the rebel in your life.Single-bottle Gift Box

$99.99

cUlT winegiFT BoXItaly’s iconoclastic wine producers keep it interesting. They do things their own way, grow grapes in unusual places, and unusual grapes in the usual places. They make tiny amounts of great wine, and their wines make fanatics out of wine-lovers. Let us choose the perfect cult wine for the person in your life who likes to be surprised, deliciously.Single-bottle Gift Box

$84.99

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Single BoTTle giFT BoXeSThese single-bottle wine gifts are accompanied by an antique-style wooden chest that beautifully displays each wine. Each bottle is hand-selected by an

IWM Portfolio Manager, unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below.

Benchmark BrUnellogiFT BoXA benchmark vintage is one that embodies a wine’s perfect typicity. A benchmark Brunello shows that ineffable sour cherry-and-earth Montalcino terroir captured in a wine that tempers power with indisputable grace. Let IWM choose a bottle of benchmark Brunello for the wine-lover in your life who understands that good is fine, but nothing beats the best. Single-bottle Gift Box

$174.99

anTinori SUper TUScan giFT BoXPiero Antinori believes in making great wines by using Italian traditions to shape both international and indigenous varietals, and he has a point. Consistently the fastest-selling wine at IWM, this Super Tuscan balances fruit with herbs and minerality, making a wine that’s a delicious, finely made evocation of Super-Tuscan wines. Single-bottle Gift Box

$99.99

SINGLE BOTTLE GIFT BOXES

gajagiFT BoXPiemonte’s Angelo Gaja is an iconoclastic winemaker who singularly remade Barbaresco into a world sensation. This gift bottle embodies why critics, connoisseurs and wine-lovers alike can’t ever get enough of Gaja’s velvety, sensuous, and complex creations. It’s the perfect gift for wine-lovers who know that sometimes all you need is a single name: Gaja. Single-bottle Gift Box

$274.99

maScarello BarologiFT BoXBartolo Mascarello is the standard-bearer for traditionally made, artisanal Barolo. Now run by Bartolo’s daughter Marie Teresa, Mascarello makes Barolo as it has always done: from great grapes, blended across vineyards, in big botti. Rich, evocative, ageless, a Bartolo Mascarello Barolo rewards those who appreciate timeless tradition--and great winemaking.Single-bottle Gift Box

$124.99

Itailian Wine Merchants offers a comprehensive selection of italy’s finest wines.

SELECTION

SELECTION

IWM gives collectors an unparalleled service for managing, cellaring, and enjoying wine.

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SINGLE INTERNATIONAL BOTTLE GIFT BOXES

cava (roSe) giFT BoXThe French have Champagne, Italians have Prosecco and Spaniards have Cava. This bottle of Spanish bubbly holds all the vitality, charm, and gusto of Spanish wines--and all the celebration that all good sparklers innately have. A bottle of Cava is a bottle of cheer, and IWM gives only the best. Large Wood Treasure Box

$34.99

rioja giFT BoXSome wines are reserved, quiet, meditative. Rioja is anything but. A gift for lovers of spicy wine, Rioja is a deliriously delicious wine with a tangle of tastes. Lavender, cinnamon, black cherry, and a sprinkling of spice dance the flamenco in a Rioja wine. It’s a Spanish romance in a bottle. Single-bottle Gift Box

$44.99

vinTagerioja giFT BoXTempranillo, Rioja’s main grape, likes a bit of aging. Rioja is a powerful, spicy, heady wine that grabs you by the lapel and doesn’t let go, but a little bit of maturity mellows Rioja, deliciously. This vintage Rioja from an iconic estate shows wine-lovers how a little bit of age adds grace to power, and elegance to raw energy.Single-bottle Gift Box

$74.99

paTagoniaold vine pinoT giFT BoXThis is best-selling wine from outside of Italy. Argentina’s windswept Patagonia region is home to some seriously old pre-phylloxera Pinot Noir vines. This bottle of Argentine Pinot Noir, grown biodynamically and crafted with meticulous care by Sassicaia scion Piero Incisa della Rocchetta, will redefine Pinot Noir. Rich, elegant, quintessentially Pinot--you can’t go wrong. Single-bottle Gift Box

$59.99

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BUrgUndy(red) giFT BoXNot many wine retailers have access to high-quality, value-conscious, artisanally made, Burgundy, but we do. IWM has built an impressive Burgundy cellar of under-the-radar, as well as showstopper, Producers. Show the Burghead in your life that you have exceptionally good taste and let IWM select a Burgundy that’s bound to impress even the most discerning palate. Single-bottle Gift Box

$64.99

SINGLE INTERNATIONAL BOTTLE GIFT BOXES

BUrgUndy(whiTe) giFT BoXIt’s a bottle of wine that’s crisp, clean, nuanced, finessed and just flat-out gorgeous. Let IWM choose a perfectly kept, perfectly crafted white Burgundy from our selection of artisanal producers for you to give the white wine-lover in your life. Classic wines, like pearls or cashmere, never go out of style. Single-bottle Gift Box

$69.99

champagnegiFT BoXIWM’s love for Grower Champagnes endures, and this gift embodies exactly why. Grower Champagne is to Champagne as couture is to fashion: fantastic high quality, intense flavor, a gorgeous nose, and the kind of bubbles that dance across your tongue make these wines special. Give the gift of class, cheer and celebration. Give Champagne. Large Wood Treasure Box

enThUSiaST $109.99

collecTor $249.99

champagne(roSe) giFT BoXPerhaps there is no wine more cheery than Rosé Champagne. The pale roseate hue, the crystalline bubbles rising in a flute, the effervescent kiss of fine Champagne: Rosé Champagne is a delight for the senses. The quintessential gift for those who appreciate the fine things in life is a bottle of Rosé Grower Champagne. Large Wood Treasure Box

$49.99

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TWO BOTTLE WINE GIFTSThese two-bottle wine gifts are accompanied by an antique-style wooden chest that beautifully displays each wine. Each bottle is hand-selected by an IWM Portfolio Manager, unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below.

dinner For TwoSometimes the best gift is the gift of simplicity. This pair of easy-going, everyday-drinking wines, one white and white red, embodies the Italian tenet of la dolce vita--the sweet life. No grand gestures, no overwhelming vintages, just two happy wines to enjoy simply. It’s a gift that everyone can appreciate.Two-bottle Wood Treasure Box

$44.99

pronToA present for the present, the Pronto box offers a

bottle of red, a bottle of white, perfect for whatever kind of mood you’re in tonight. Two Italian classics--a Baby Amarone and a late harvest Pinot Grigio--snuggle together, ready for a dinner at home, right

now. Two-bottle Wood Treasure Box

$64.99

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BaSkeT oF BUBBleSFrench Brut Rose Champagne or Italian Prosecco: could there be a more charming dilemma? This basket offers the best of both bubbly worlds--a traditional French Méthode Champenoise and a classic Italian Prosecco. It’s the perfect solution for those times when you can’t decide how you want to celebrate. Small Woven-Wood Gift Basket

$89.99

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an american in monTalcinoWhen you’ve tamed Time Warner and controlled Citibank, the next thing to do is to take over Montalcino, and that’s what Dick Parsons did in buying Il Palazzone. This pair of beautiful Brunello embodies what can be done with hard work, a great team, and the vision to pursue a dream. Two-bottle Wood Treasure Box

$199.99

The killer B’S, BrUnello + Barolo It may very well be the perfect gift--the king of wines, Barolo, and the little dark one, Brunello, together in one basket. It’s the quintessential embodiment of indigenous grapes, rare microclimates, artisanal craftsmanship and wine masterpieces. You can’t give anything more essentially Italian than this perfect pair.Two-bottle Wood Treasure Box

$119.99

cUlT campania dUoUnder-the-radar Campania is the site of some

serious cult winemaking. This duo of gorgeous cult wines exhibits how garagiste winemakers use

indigenous and international grapes to interpret the wild, mineral-laden terroir of Campania. An unexpected duo for the person who appreciates

the unusual, the bold, and the beautiful. Two-bottle Wood Treasure Box

$159.99

Itailian Wine Merchants offers Portfolio Management Services.

PROvENANCE

PROvENANCE

IWM caters to the wine collector through our portfolio management services and strict wine selection guidelines.

The knowledge of knowing where and how a wine has been stored.

THREE BOTTLE GIFT BASKET

Each gift basket selection is accompanied by an antique-style woven-wood basket, providing a beautiful presentation of your wine selections.

THREE BOTTLE GIFT BASKET

TUScan TrioTwo’s company, and three’s a delicious crowd in this sampler from iconic Toscana. A Chianti, a Baby Brunello (aka Rosso di Montalcino), and a Super Tuscan join forces to offer a panoramic tasting of one of Italy’s most iconic wine regions. A delightful ménage à trois for people who love the romance of Toscana. Large Woven-Wood Gift Basket

$119.99

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hillS oF piemonTe SamplerA Langhe Rosso, a Barbaresco and a Barolo share a basket--there’s no joke here, just three of the very best wines from Piemonte. Sip a fun Langhe Rosso, partake in a stately Barbaresco and savor the noble Barolo. It’s a trip to Piemonte tied with a bow and delivered to your favorite wine-lover. Large Woven-Wood Gift Basket

$179.99

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a TaSTe oF The old worldWhen you want to give a friend of loved one the world, this basket offers the next best thing: a tour around the globe with three old world wines. A decadent Barolo, a spicy-aged Rioja, and an elegant Burgundy offer a delicious taste of global wines--all without leaving the table. Large Woven-Wood Gift Basket

$224.99

indigenoUS celeBraTion pack (3 whiTeS, 3 redS)IWM founder Sergio Esposito founded his business on the premise that great wine brings people together. Give this six-pack of wine--three indigenous whites and three indigenous reds--to your favorite bon vivant and see how Italian wines can make a special occasion turn extraordinary.

$134.99

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ToScana eXecUTive packThere’s no place like Toscana. Transport your favorite wine-lover to this storied land with a perfectly chosen six-pack of Tuscan wines. Including Chianti Classico, Super Tuscans, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino, these wines bring everything that’s grown under the Tuscan sun to anyone’s wine cellar.

$234.99

inTrodUcTion To iTaly’S iconic wineSBrunello, Super Tuscans, Chianti Classico, Barbaresco and Amarone: this case of six iconic Italian wines brings the best of Italian typicity to the table. Evocative and delicious, representative and unique, delicious and expressive, these six bottles show a range of Italy’s winemaking and the passion of its winemakers.

$349.99

BlUe chip piemonTeBarolo, Barbaresco and other Piemonte beauties make this gift fit for a king--or a queen. Help your best friend, favorite colleague or beloved relative drink like a Piemontese with this selection of six fine wines--Barbaresco now, Barolo later, and the remaining anytime. Just add truffles for an authentic Piemontese experience.

$599.99

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Itailian Wine Merchants hand selects its wines ensuring a very personal experience.

LIFE

LIFE

“I offer wines that inspire me. It’s just that simple.” - Sergio Esposito

“aged wine” is more than a maxim. it’s a way of living gracefully.

TASTING CASES

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A case of wine is a sure-fire way to ensure the recipient remembers you, and your gift, for a long time. Choose between a selection for the novice or connoisseur on your list. Each case includes 12 hand-selected wines, providing exposure to the wines of Italy and beyond through a tailored tasting experience, or the means to expand an existing wine cellar.

TASTING CASES inTro To iTaly (6 whiTeS and 6 redS)

You love Italian wine. Now you’re ready to make some converts. This case of six whites and six reds will do just that. Evocative yet easy-going, representative yet unique, tasty yet expressive of Italy, these twelve bottles will show a newbie why you love Italian wine with a passion.

$265.00

la collezionea connoiSSeUr collecTionYou know the gift you’d like to give yourself? This is it. Twelve unparalleled wines from producers like Gaja, Quintarelli, Giacomo Conterno, Giacosa, Tua Rita and Tenuta San Guido. Amarone, Barolos, Super Tuscans, Brunellos, Barbarescos and other iconic Italian wines jam-pack this assortment. It’s breathtaking, it’s bold, it’s epic, and it’s an unforgettable present.

$2949.99

iwm’S TaSTe aroUnd The worldTraveling broadens the mind, enhances the spirit and enlightens the heart. This global tasting gift will transport you to Italy, Argentina, Spain and more--and without having to pack a bag. Sip on wines from France’s regions of Champagne and Burgundy; and estates like Italy’s Grattamacco and Quintarelli, Slovenia’s Movia, Lebanon’s Chateau Musar, Spain’s La Rioja Alta and Argentina’s Bodega Chacra—and many others.

$840.00

These single-bottle wine gifts are accompanied by an antique-style wooden chest that beautifully displays each wine. Italian Wine Merchants offers tastings for 2-10 people in our Vintage Room

ENJOY

ENJOYwhether you choose a wine tasting for twenty in our Studio regionale or an intimate dinner for two in our vintage room, iwm offers an experience for you. educational or decadent, public or private, business or pleasure, iwm’s tastings make your wine dreams a reality.

For more information call 212-473-2323 events@italianwinemerchants.com

WINEWine Club members are the real insiders of artisinal Italian wine and global gems. They receive the first taste of the exciting new discoveries as well as many of the longtime favorite wines of IWM founder, Sergio Esposito. There are 4 wine clubs offered – each tailored to a different type of wine lover. For example, our Exploration club is focused on wine drinkers who may just be starting out with Italian wines while connoisseurs or seasoned collectors, whose cellars may contain only the top wines of Toscana and Piemonte, are prime candidates for Sergio’s Cellar club.

eXploraTionThis club is a beginner’s guide to Italian wine regions and varieties. Each month, Exploration club members receive a regular shipment of wines that are ready to drink along with helpful “vocabulary building” information to enhance their understanding and appreciation of Italian wine.

$99.00 monthly

Big wineSThis club offers its members a broad overview of some of the most powerful, opulent, dense and sought-after, Italian wines. Big Wines members are already conversant in Italian varieties and the country’s producers and are looking to broaden their knowledge with full-bodied wines that are ready to enjoy but also fully capable of improving with age.

$149.00 monthly

gloBal arTiSanSThere’s so much good wine in the world. This Club helps you indulge your good taste—and your need to enjoy those worldly wines right away. Each month, you’ll find specially selected wines from regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy, Montalcino, Rioja, Piemonte, Patagonia, Cornas and more. Travel the world of wine without ever leaving your cellar, and rest assured that each bottle has the global style, artisanal quality and impeccable provenance that you’ve come to expect from IWM.

$199.00 monthly

Sergio’S cellar Members of this club have already made a serious commitment to Italian wine. They will receive wines that are some of the most acclaimed and sought-after labels in the market today as well as the personal service of an IWM Wine Portfolio Manager to advise on buying and cellaring their wines.

$279.00 monthly

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CLUBS

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everyday BeneFiTS All wines tasted and hand-selected by IWM founder Sergio EspositoWine Booklet with professional tasting notes and cuisine pairings10% discount off re-orders of wine club selections (no minimum required)Reserved allocations of high profile wines

The wine clUBSEach club level receives three wines per month. Subscription prices do not include tax or shipping, where applicable.

Special wine clUB oFFerIWM’s customizable wine clubs are always the perfect gift, but with special pricing, our clubs make your holiday gift giving even easier.

10% off any 10 wine clubs15% off any 20 wine clubs25% off any 30 wine clubs30% off any 50 wine clubs

LARGE FORMATSmagnUm, jeroBoam, meThUSelah, BalThazar

The single, universal truth of wine investment can be expressed in three words: Bigger is better. A wine in a large format bottle will always age more gracefully than one in a regular 750ml bottle (the smaller the ratio of air to wine, the slower its evolution.) Of course, there are more good reasons to buy in big sizes this holiday season: it’s simply more fun and makes sense when entertaining a larger group of people. Wine in a magnum, or larger size, is as suitable for sharing as it is for cellaring.

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Italian Wine Merchants offers some of New York City’s finest wine tasting experiences in our “Studio del Gusto”

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Bistecca alla Fiorentina prepared by chef kevin Sippel. iwm provides personalized cuisine for intimate gatherings or large corporate functions.

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Studio del Gusto is available for 20-125 people for private events. For more information call 212-473-2323 events@italianwinemerchants.com

GIFT CARDSSometimes it’s impossible to know if your friends, family members, or business associate favors Barolo over Brunello, Valpolicella over Vernaccia or would actually rather have bottles of Prosecco instead. That’s the beauty of the IWM gift card. It shows you care enough to let your recipients choose for themselves from our extensive portfolio of wines, accessories and gift books.

Presented in an attractive display package, IWM gift cards are available in $25.00 increments.

Purchase online at italianwinemerchants.com or call (212) 473-2323

The law requires that purchasers of alcoholic beverages be at least 21 years of age. You may not order products containing alcohol unless you are at least 21 years old. You may not order products containing alcohol as gifts for anyone who is under 21 years old. By ordering products, you are legally confirming that you are 21 years of age or older.

HOW TO ORDERCALL 212-473-2323, Weekdays 10-7 and Saturdays 11-7 (EST) Shop online 24 hrs/day at italianwinemerchants.comE-mail your Wine Portfolio Manager store@italianwinemerchants.com

Visit our New York City store at 108 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003

Shipping: Complimentary shipping available in New York State for all orders above $99.00 (FedEx Ground Service only).

while Supplies last:All featured gift items subject to availability.

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