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Over the years, we have gained an appreciation for quality wines that enhance foods and meals.  We value the role wine plays in gatherings, both intimate and large.  In keeping with that idea, our goal is to create wines that are "food friendly," enhancing dishes rather than competing with them. 
 
Because most of our vineyard blocks are small (one acre), most estate wines will be produced in small limited quantities.  While we will blend certain varietals, many limited production estate wines will be single vineyard designated. 
 
We just released our first Rhone blend, "Ensemble", as well as our 2006 vintage of Barbera.  Look for our Super Tuscan blend some time later in the year.

2006 BARBERA

 

A wine in which the fruit, acid and oak are all in balance. Deep violet in color with aromas of dark fruit, white pepper, and minerality with a long inviting finish.

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Price $20.00

2005 "ENSEMBLE"

50% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 25% Mourvedre

 

Our first Rhone style blend has a rich garnet color with a hazelnut, cinnamon, floral, herb bouquet.  The Syrah adds tannin structure and body with a hint of smoke, but is managed by the lighter body and fruit, blackberry and cherries, of the Grenache.  The Mourvedre imparts a savory character that fills the mid-palate with fennel and leather.  Together the velvety finish of this wine offers homage to the long time practice recognized in the Rhone Valley of France.  in which the fruit, acid and oak are all in balance

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Price $24.00

2005 MONTEPULCIANO - ESTATE

 

This is an elegant wine that offers a bouquet of black cherry, cassis with a touch of vanilla; full -bodied with persistent flavors of coffee, licorice, ripe fruit and a lingering finish.

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Price $28.00

 

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2004 MOURVEDRE - ESTATE

 

This wine is intensely colored, rich and velvety with aromas of black currants, plums, blackberry and pepper and sweet spice.  This wine has been aged in 100% French Oak for 28 months delivering a balanced tannin structure; soft with a bright fruit character. 

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Price $24.00

2004 PETITE SIRAH - ESTATE

 

Rich purple colors represent the trademark of Petite Sirah.  Concentrated fruits of blackberry, boysenberry, and plum, with hints of black pepper, mushroom and vanilla, and a touch of mineral character provided by Terroir. 

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Price $20.00

2003 SYRAH – EL DORADO COUNTY

 

The aromas are layered with intense crushed black fruit & spice, black pepper, balanced Oak notes & cigar.  The harmonious blend of oak and fruit tannins, with crisp acidity gives a velvety textured style with a persistent finish.

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Price $20.00

2003 SYRAH – SIERRA FOOTHILLS

 

A classic old world style wine.  The wine has a dense ruby color with a strikingly pure nose of anise, spice, toast, and hints of mint and eucalyptus.  The wine is brisk and elegant in the mouth, with a moderately tannic and structured finish. 

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Price $18.00

2004 SYRAH - SIERRA FOOTHILLS

 

The experience begins with warm aromas of leather and cedar.  The flavors are bold and earthy, indicative of Sierra Foothill Syrahs. Time and patience will be rewarded with evolving depth, as the meaty, earthy and spicy flavors gain complexity and integrate with the black currant and cherry fruit.  Rich finish ending with firm tannins and a smoky aftertaste.

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Price $20.00

2005 VIOGNIER/ROUSSANNE

 

This wine has a complex combination of aromas including peach, pear and other tree fruits mixed with the tropical fruits that are typical of a Viognier.  There is a natural richness of caramel and butterscotch on the finish.

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Price $16.00

2006 VIOGNIER/ROUSSANNE

 

This wine has an aroma of honeysuckle, tropical fruits, melon, kiwi and grapefruit.  The initial sweetness has papaya flavors, followed by pineapple and grapefruit on the rich mid palette.  The Roussanne rounds out a long finish of subtle oak and minerality.

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Price $18.00

2004 ZINFANDEL - COOPER VINEYARD

 

Rich violet in color with aromas of cherry and pepper rounded out by truffle, raspberry, and vanilla.  A wine that is meant to be enjoyed with a meal.  The fruit of this wine comes from the renowned Cooper Vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley located in Amador County. 

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Price $18.00

2005 ZINFANDEL - ESTATE BLOCK 1

 

This Amador Foothill Zinfandel has stunning black cherry and blackberry fruits, with notes of pepper and hints of minerality pouring out of the glass.  An intricate Zinfandel with a balanced core.

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Price $20.00

2005 ZINFANDEL - ESTATE BLOCK 2

 

This is not your average Amador Zinfandel.  Our small Block 2 vineyard comes from cuttings from one of Sonoma’s legendary vineyards.  Aromas of dark berries, molasses, currants and spice.  The wine is robust and powerful, yet has exquisite balance, with flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, spice and sweet tobacco.  It has a long, warm finish, and a sexy mouthfeel, all making for an unforgettable experience for Zin fans. 

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Price $24.00

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IL GIOIELLO WINERY * 22355 Lawrence Road * PO Box 570 * Fiddletown, CA 95629
Tel 209-245-3395 * Fax 925-465-7471* E-mail: info@ilgioiellowinery.com