ITALIAN WINE MERCHANTS

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1 IWM GIFT CATALOGUE 2006 TO ORDER, CALL Mon Fri: 10 a.m. 7 p.m. & Sat: 11 a.m. 7 p.m. OR FAX TO Wines subject to change based on availability. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NEW YORK, NY PERMIT #5506 Visit IWM online for additional gift ideas. Free delivery for Manhattan shipments over $ To protect contents, we package wines & gift boxes/baskets separately. Gift packages for delivery in Manhattan are delivered fully assembled GIFT CATALOGUE ITALIAN WINE MERCHANTS PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 3

2 A MESSAGE FROM IWM 2 T his special catalogue is offered in the spirit of showcasing Italian Wine Merchants (IWM) collectible, artisanal, and cult wines in a variety of presentations perfect for the holiday season. As IWM sources only the top one percent of Italian bottlings, each wine offers a premier expression of its region, style, and cultural persona. Moreover, IWM's temperature-controlled cellar affords ideal storage conditions, ensuring the qualitative integrity of each bottle. This holiday catalogue captures the breadth of IWM's portfolio and highlights the offerings that render IWM so distinctive. In the spirit and tradition of an old world merchant, Italian Wine Merchants caters to collectors and enthusiasts nationwide by specializing in hard-to-find Italian wines and providing personalized attention throughout each client's discovery and selection process. The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year to experience the sophistication and expertise offered by the unique realm that is IWM. Explore the diverse range of options in the following pages, and delight in their astute and inspiring nature. Customized gift certificates are also available, and recipients may redeem them online (nationwide shipping is available). Discover the rewarding pleasure of giving Italy's best. SATURDAY WINE TASTING & LECTURE GIFT This holiday season, IWM is offering an exclusive Saturday wine tasting series that you can share as a gift with fellow wine lovers. Whether one is just beginning to explore Italian wine or is seeking to expand a substantial collection, this scheduled, private wine tasting and lecture with an IWM Sommelier makes for a special and meaningful gift. Guests will be received in IWM's Vintage Tasting Room, where a glass of Prosecco will commence a tasting of an indigenous white wine, a Barolo, and a Brunello. House-cured meats and Italian cheeses will be served to complement the wines. $ (40 minutes, limited to four guests ) Gift presented as tasting certificate with personal note. To purchase, contact Michann Thompson, x106. GIFT CERTIFICATES IWM gift certificates are available in the following denominations and may be used for wine and accessories such as antique corkscrews, glassware, and books. Gift certificate features a personal message. Holiday Cheers $50.00 (#GC01) The Client/Associate $ (#GC02) The Novice $ (#GC03) The Enthusiast $ (#GC04) The Connoisseur $ (#GC05) The Collector $1, (#GC06) The Cellar Builder $2, (#GC07) Add Vino Italiano Buying Guide (287pgs.) $13.95 VINTAGE WINE TASTING GIFT a private tasting for six to eight guests in IWM s Vintage Tasting Room While wine provides pleasure in many contexts, the experience receives a profound and unique expression in Italian Wine Merchants Vintage Room. This space, which simulates the conditions of a private wine cellar, provides the setting for intimate wine-tasting events with elegance and sophistication. Honor the passion of the wine lover who embraces all of the elements of wine's culture and aesthetic properties with the exquisite and unparalleled experience of a Vintage Room tasting event. The selected program A Taste of Italy s Terroir will acclimate tasters to the oftentimes mystifying wines of Italy by illustrating the contrast between modern and traditional winemaking styles, providing an incisive introduction to these collectible wines. A Taste of Italy s Terroir Wine & Tasting Menu Assorted Antipasti Quintarelli 2004 Bianco Secco Egg-enriched Tagliolini with braised wild rabbit Gravner 2001 Breg Anfora Monkfish with arugula, tomatoes, & scallions in a brown butter sauce Montevertine 2001 Le Pergole Torte Ribeye Steak à la Fiorentina with sautéed Shiitake mushrooms, roasted fingerling potatoes, & arugula Giacosa 1999 Barbaresco Asili Aldo Conterno 1995 Barolo Cicala Dessert of Italian Dolci Querciabella 1990 Orlando Vin Santo Vintage Wine Tasting Experience $250 $ per person The package includes wine-and-food pairings for six to eight guests, a dedicated sommelier for the evening, customized tasting menus, and IWM s proprietary producer and tasting notes. Includes tax & gratuity. Seating limited to 8 guests. Wines subject to change based on availability. PRIVATE WINE TASTING 11

3 SERGIO S MARQUEE WINES 10 Super Tuscans Querciabella 1996 Camartina $63.24 Montevertine 2001 Le Pergole Torte $79.95 Podere Forte 2003 Guardiavigna* $85.25 Podere Forte 2003 Petrucci* $85.25 Fontodi 2001 Flaccianello $99.95 Tenuta San Guido 2003 Sassicaia** $ Castello dei Rampolla 2003 Vigna d'alceo $ Tua Rita 2003 Redigaffi $ Tenuta dell'ornellaia 1990 Ornellaia $ Antinori 1990 Solaia $ Brunello di Montalcino Talenti 1999 Brunello di Montalcino $54.95 Castiglion del Bosco 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Campo del Drago $79.95 Capanna 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva $82.50 Il Palazzone 1999 Brunello di Montalcino* $84.95 Lisini 2000 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia $89.96 Biondi Santi 2001 Brunello di Montalcino** $ Val di Cava 1997 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano $ Salvioni 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Cerbaiola $ Mastrojanni 1990 Brunello di Montalcino $ Argiano 1988 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva $ Barolo and Barbaresco Roagna Alfredo 1997 Barbaresco Pajé $44.95 Aldo Conterno 1997 Barolo Bussia Soprana $67.50 Bruno Giacosa 1999 Barolo Le Rocche Falletto $ Paolo Scavino 1999 Barolo Rocche Annunziato $ Conterno Fantino 1988 Barolo Sorì Ginestra* $ Gaja 1990 Barbaresco $ Bartolo Mascarello 1964 Barolo $ Aldo Conterno 1971 Barolo Granbussia $2,495(3.78L) Italy scult Gems Sportoletti 2003 Villa Fidelia $49.98 Nicolis 2000 Amarone Ambrosan $71.50 Paolo Bea 2001 Sagrantino Pagliaro $86.63 Dal Forno Romano 2001 Valpolicella $89.00 Gravner 2001 Breg Anfora $89.87 Quintarelli 1997 Amarone $ Antonio Ferrari 1959 Solaria Jonica $ (.500L) For a classic presentation, add an elegant IWM gift box to your purchase......$8.00 EXPERIENCE THESE MARQUEE, CELLARWORTHY WINES. *DENOTES SERGIO S RISING STARS OF ITALY. **Future arrival ITALIAN WINE MERCHANTS Monthly Wine Club THREE CLUBS CATER TO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE AND OBJECTIVES. Exploration Club (Novice) Big Wines Club (Enthusiast) Sergio s Cellar Club (Collector) Members of IWM s Monthly Wine Club receive special benefits, including exclusive savings, limited-release bottles, and an exceptional education on Italian wine through informative, proprietary tasting notes. Reasons To Join: Wines delivered below retail price Three Hand-Picked Wines Per Month To Get Started: Call x109 or [email protected] BIG WINES OF ITALY Our most popular club includes singlevineyard selections and some of Italy s major powerhouse wines. These massive wines, which are drinkable now but may improve with age, are first-class choices to share with friends. Membership Benefits: Three Wines Per Month Six Spiegelau Brunello Wine Glasses Vino Italiano: Regional Wines of Italy Membership Fees: 3 months: $ (#BWC03) 6 months: $ (#BWC06) 12 months: $1, (#BWC12) EXPLORATION Each month offers a new and distinct learning experience in the unique wine regions and indigenous varietals of Italy. This club is the ideal adventure for the novice looking to explore quality Italian wines that are ready to drink. Membership Benefits: Three Wines Per Month Six Spiegelau Brunello Wine Glasses Vino Italiano: Regional Wines of Italy Membership Fees: 3 months: $ (#EWC03) 6 months: $ (#EWC06) 12 months: $1, (#EWC12) SERGIO S CELLAR These world-class selections will suit the serious connoisseur and include low-yield bottlings as well as the icons of Italian wine. Whether you sample them now to find favorites for your cellar or lay them down, these wines will improve with age. Membership Benefits: Three Wines Per Month Wine Atlas of the Langhe (Hardcover) Vino Italiano: Regional Wines of Italy Membership Fees: 3 months: $ (#SWC03) 6 months: $1, (#SWC06) 12 months: $2, (#SWC12) MONTHLY WINE CLUB 3

4 GIFT BASKETS & SAMPLERS 4 5 GIFT BOXES (Single Bottle) Chianti Classico Gift Box..$33.50 Cacchiano 2001 Chianti Classico Riserva (#GB0001) Barbera Gift Box $48.59 Accornero 2001 Bricco Battista (#GB0004) Brunello Gift Box $57.95 Lisini 2001 Brunello di Montalcino (#GB0022) Super-Tuscan Gift Box.....$93.94 Tua Rita 2003 Giusto di Notri includes Vino Italiano Buying Guide (#GB0013) CULT WINE GIFT BOX $77.89 Planet Waves is the debut collaboration of winemaker Antonio Terni of Le Terrazze fame and iconic folk singer Bob Dylan. In this joint venture, Terni combines the firmness of Montepulciano with the softness of Merlot; Dylan provides the leading endorsement. Le Terrazze 2002 Planet Waves (#GB0014) MARIO BATALI COOKBOOK SELECTION IWM s own Mario Batali believes that olive oil is as precious as gold, and food, like most things, is best when left to its own simple beauty. To that end, Mario s cookbooks capture all the flavors of the holiday season with enticing recipes that showcase the brilliance and simplicity of Italian food at its best. Whether you're creating an extensive Italian spread or simply adding a touch of Italy to your own family traditions, Batali s cookbooks will help you make your holiday gatherings memorably delicious. Holiday Food $23.00 Simple Italian Food $32.50 Molto Italiano Cookbook $34.95 The Babbo Cookbook $40.00 FEATURED GLASSWARE: Spiegelau s Vino Grande Line WINE ACCESSORIES 9 Valpolicella Gift Box $83.62 Quintarelli 1998 Valpolicella (#GB0017) Barbaresco Gift Box......$ Bruno Giacosa 2001 Barbaresco St. Stefano (#GB0018) BAROLO ICON GIFT BOX $75.50 Experience the exceptional quality and approachable ripeness of the historic 1997 vintage with this collectible gem from iconic producer Aldo Conterno. This wine is just now beginning to show its true personality. Aldo Conterno 1997 Barolo Bussia (#GB0008) GIFT BASKETS (Two - Three Bottles) Bubbles of the Boot Basket.$47.28 Two Bottles of Col Vetoraz NV Prosecco Small Woven Wood Gift Basket (#GB0012) Mario Batali Basket $64.95 Molto Italiano Cookbook La Mozza 2004 Morellino I Perazzi Small Woven Wood Gift Basket (#GB0002) Roaring Rosso Basket......$90.04 Tua Rita 2004 Rosso di Notri Fanti 2003 Rosso di Montalcino Lisini 2004 Rosso di Montalcino Large Woven Wood Gift Basket (#GB0019) Brunello & Barolo Basket. $ Il Poggione 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Abbona 2001 Barolo Ravera Small Wooden Gift Basket (#GB0003) Killer Bs Basket $ Roagna 1996 Barbaresco Crïchet Pajè Donatella Cinelli Colombini 1998 Brunello Bartolo Mascarello 1999 Barolo Large Wooden Gift Basket (#GB0020) The right glass can mean everything in your tasting experience, as it elicits the full aromatic expression of a wine, thereby capturing the wine as it's meant to be. Spiegelau's crystal Vino Grande line offers several glassware sets that enable the wine drinker to practice varietal correctness. Spiegelau Vino Grande Champagne Flutes...$43.50 Spiegelau Vino Grande Brandy Glasses......$43.50 Spiegelau Vino Grande Port Glasses $35.00 Spiegelau Vino Grande Prosecco Glasses...$43.50 Spiegelau Vino Grande Large White Glasses.$43.50 Spiegelau Vino Grande Bordeaux Glasses...$49.00 Glasses are sold in sets of six. ANTIQUE CORKSCREWS Explore the artistry of iron and steel with IWM s collectible antique corkscrews. Since the opening of our shop, IWM has offered a rotating collection of rare corkscrews for the collector and wine enthusiast. Many of the items are nearly impossible to find, as they date back a century or more. See how this little tool, which embellishes the opening of a special bottle of wine, has evolved throughout time and cultures. Each corkscrew is photographed and placed on our website, accompanied by a short caption indicating the significance of the model. Antique Corkscrews $30.00-$ Please see our website at for an updated list of collectible corkscrews with photos. To protect contents, we package wines & gift boxes/baskets separately. Gift packages for delivery in Manhattan are delivered fully assembled.

5 IWM TASTING CASES 8 IWM TASTING CASES: MORE TO EXPLORE Enjoy an IWM Tasting Case this holiday season. Twelve hand-selected wines accompanied by complementary, customized producer and tasting notes make for a gift offering of exceptional value. Each case includes a copy of the Vino Italiano Buying Guide (287 pgs.) and provides an excellent means of exploring the wines of Italy through a tailored tasting experience, or expanding an existing wine cellar. INTRO TO THE WINES OF ITALY $ (#TC01) This selection of six reds and six whites best represents the range of wine styles and expressions of Italy s native varietals. From the wide range of Piemonte s wines to Friuli s great whites and the ancient varietals of the south, this compilation will introduce the many diverse regions and celebrated nuances of Italy s wines. ITALY S GREAT INDIGENOUS REDS $ (#TC02) Italy s native charm and the character of her land is conveyed most clearly through the many indigenous varietals found in her northernmost regions to the tip of her boot. Varietals represented in this selection will include Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Aglianico, Barbera, Dolcetto, Primitivo, Montepulciano, Canaiolo, and more. Magnums (1.5L) Giacosa 2003 Barbera Falletto $69.50 Giacomo Conterno 2003 Barbera $72.60 Elena Fucci 2003 Aglianico Titolo $89.10 Petrolo 2001 Torrione $92.50 Coppo 2000 Pomorosso $ Fèlsina 2000 Fontallora $ Querciabella 1999 Camartina $ Talenti 1999 Brunello Riserva $ Gravner 2001 Breg Anfora $ Bartolo Mascarello 2000 Barolo $ Fontodi 2001 Flaccianello $ Scavino 1999 Rocche Annunziato $ Gaja 2001 Conteisa $ Castello dei Rampolla 1988 Sammarco $ Giacomo Conterno 1998 Monfortino $ Giacosa 1996 Barolo Falletto Riserva $ Bartolo Mascarello 1986 Barolo $ Quintarelli 1997 Amarone $ Aldo Conterno 1990 Granbussia $ Gaja 1997 Sorì San Lorenzo $1, TENUTA DELL ORNELLAIA 2001 ORNELLAIA $ (3.0L) (#RD2833) The name in and of itself says it all to a certain extent, as this revered Super-Tuscan pioneer s eponymous offering of the traditional Bordeaux blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc unfailingly realizes all that its stature promises with each vintage. LARGE FORMAT BOTTLES 5 WINES OF PIEMONTE PRIMER $ (#TC03) Piemonte is renowned for its pursuit of excellence in winemaking. As the first region to recognize the importance of producing wines from individual exceptional vineyards, Piemonte set the benchmark for quality in Italian wine. This selection includes Piemonte's reigning wines, Barolo and Barbaresco, along with Barbera, Dolcetto, and Super-Piemonte blends. ARTISANAL PRODUCERS OF ITALY $1, (#TC04) An ideal case for the established collector seeking to add rare wines and exceptional vintages to an existing cellar selection. These highly sought wines represent the true collectible gems of Italy s artisanal producers. Selections include such artisanal masters as Quintarelli, Eduardo Valentini, Paolo Bea, Bartolo Mascarello, and Romano Dal Forno, among others. Double Magnums (3.0L) Fèlsina 2000 Chianti Riserva Rancia $ Casale del Giglio 1999 Mater Matuta $ Arnaldo Caprai 2001 Sagrantino $ Parusso 1998 Barolo 'Rocche' $ Quintarelli 1998 Ca del Merlo $ Camigliano 1997 Brunello Riserva $ Quintarelli 1998 Valpolicella $ Sandrone 2000 Barolo Le Vigne $ Castelgiocondo 1997 Brunello Riserva $ Giacosa 2000 Barbaresco Asili Riserva $ Sandrone 2001 Barolo Cannubi $ Antinori 1988 Tignanello $ Pianpolvere 1999 Barolo Soprano $ Gaja 2001 Darmagi $ Aldo Conterno 1989 Barolo Bussia $ Gaja 2001 Sorì Tildin $1, Gaja 2001 Sorì San Lorenzo $1, Quintarelli 1997 Alzero $1,660.00

6 FEATURED SIX-PACKS 6 ELEGANT ITALIAN WHITES Italy s array of whites offers intriguing, unique profiles, and a rewarding vinous experience that captures Italy's viticultural past in a modern expression, delivering striking aromatic complexity and unparalleled tasting experiences. Ferrando 2005 Erbaluce di Caluso Bruno Giacosa 2005 Arneis Roero Movia 2003 Ribolla Bastianich 2004 Tocai Friulano Bisson 2005 Pigato Sartarelli 2004 Verdicchio Classico Italy s Elegant Whites:......$ (#SP0003) ITALY S INDIGENOUS REDS With more than 2,000 grape varieties that Italy can call her own, there are endless treasures to be discovered through our sixpack sampler. Eraldo Viberti 2004 Nebbiolo Mascarello 2004 Dolcetto d Alba Bovio 2002 Barbera Il Ciotto La Mozza 2004 Morellino I Perazzi Selvanova 2001 Aglianico Vignantica Contini 2002 Cannonau Inu Riserva Vino Italiano Buying Guide (287 pgs.) Indigenous Reds: $ (#SP0002) This six-pack of wines will introduce you to the exceptional quality and complexity for which Barolo is renowned. Use the provided map of the region s key winemaking communes to guide your tasting experience. Burlotto 1996 Barolo Cannubi Aldo Conterno 1997 Barolo Bussia Soprana Alfredo Roagna 1997 Barolo La Rocca Pira Scavino 2001 Barolo Carobric Bruno Giacosa 2001 Barolo Abbona 2001 Barolo Ravera 11x17 IWM Regional Map of Barolo IWM Intro to Barolo Six-Pack: $ (#SP0006) INTRO TO BRUNELLO Brunello di Montalcino is widely recognized as the ultimate expression of the Sangiovese grape. This sixpack serves as an introduction to its unparalleled power, concentration, and complex layers of personality. Caparzo 1998 Brunello La Casa Talenti 1999 Brunello di Montalcino La Poderina 2000 Brunello di Montalcino Costanti 2000 Brunello di Montalcino La Rasina 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Il Poggione 2001 Brunello di Montalcino 11x17 IWM Regional Map of Montalcino INTRO TO BAROLO INTRO TO SUPER-TUSCANS FEATURED SIX-PACKS 7 IWM Intro to Brunello Six-Pack: $ (#SP0007) ITALY S ROARING ROSSO The most famous of Italy s Rossos hails from Montalcino, yet the country s resounding Reds appear throughout the land, expressing a full spectrum of the shades of red. Lisini 2004 Rosso di Montalcino Lanari 2004 Rosso Conero Ercole Velenosi 2002 Rosso Piceno Poggio di Sotto 2002 Rosso di Montalcino Fanti 2003 Rosso di Montalcino Talenti 2001 Rosso di Montalcino Italy s Roaring Rosso:......$ (#SP0017) BIG REDS OF ITALY Those who seek intensity in their wines will find their yearning satiated in this collection of power players that doesn t sacrifice finesse. Elena Fucci 2003 Aglianico Titolo Aldo Conterno 2001 Il Favot Il Quadrifoglio 2002 Muro Pecoraro Valentino 1998 Bricco Manzoni Quintarelli 2003 Primofiore Sportoletti 2003 Villa Fidelia Vino Italiano Buying Guide (287 pgs.) Italy s Big Reds: $ (#SP0013) They got where they are by breaking the rules, and now these vino rebels are held up as standard bearers. Receive a consummate introduction to what going against the grain means in Toscana. Petrolo 2003 Torrione Fattoria di Fiano 2001 Fianesco Montevertine 2001 Le Pergole Torte Tua Rita 2003 Giusto di Notri Querciabella 1996 Camartina Podere Forte 2003 Petrucci Vino Italiano Buying Guide (287 pgs.) IWM Intro to Super-Tuscans: $ (#SP0005)