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Fratelli Gancia 1998 Marchesi Spinola Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Price $35

Shows some oak on the nose, marked by vanilla and a hint of maple syrup. Lush plum fruit, some leather and orange zest on the palate before the tannins clamp down on the anise-tinged finish. Try after 2008. — W.E. (4/2/2004)

Fratelli Gancia NV Gancia Extra Dry Prosecco (Veneto)

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Price $10

Fresh and clean, like a forest after the rain. Flavors of apple, green melon and celery are lean and crisp, while the finish deals nothing but citrus. Rather monotone in style, but good. — M.S. (12/15/2004)

Fratelli Gancia 2000 Torrebianco Primitivo (Salento)

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Price $9

Licorice, raisin and marinade make for a spicy, saucy nose. The palate is developed and ripe, with black cherry, plum and raspberry resulting in a standard but good flavor profile. Smooth and big on the finish, with legs. — M.S. (11/15/2004)

Fratelli Gancia NV Gancia Moscato (Asti)

Price $13

Fruity and floral, with attractive apple, mango and melon notes. It’s like a trip to carbonated Fruitopia, a place where there’s plenty of pop and pizzazz but not a whole lot of substance. This wine will tame the toughest sweet tooth. — M.S. (12/15/2004)

Fratelli Gancia 2000 Torrebianco Negroamaro (Salento)

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Price $8

Black cherry, caramel and toffee create a sweet bouquet. Flavors of raspberry, smoke and coffee work well together, and the mouthfeel is easy. However, it turns thin on the back palate and dilute on the back end. — M.S. (11/15/2004)

Fratelli Gancia NV Castello Gancia Brut Sparkling (Piedmont)

Price $12

Primarily known for its Asti, Gancia also produces this dry sparkler. Made from Chardonnay and Prosecco grapes, this is a clean, dry wine that tastes as if it's more expensive. One of Italy's best dry sparkling wines under $15. — W.E. (11/15/1999)

Fratelli Gancia NV Prosè Brut Rosato Rosé (Oltrepò Pavese)

A sparkling rosé Pinot Noir from Piedmont, this is a cheerful, easy-to-drink wine that can be served before dinner or on informal occasions. It is a pale rose color, with aromas of small berry and white almond and tastes zesty fresh in the mouth. — M.L. (12/15/2007)

Fratelli Gancia NV Brut Prosecco (Italy)

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Price $15

Straightforward and honest, this Prosecco Brut lacks the delicate floral dimension that you sometimes find in this category of wine, but it does delivers a refreshing, crisp experience. Made in Piedmont, it delivers standard aromas of stone fruit and a touch of crushed almond. — M.L. (7/1/2009)

Prominent Designations [All]

Brut Carlo Gancia Cuvée del Fondatore Brut Castello Gancia Brut Della Serenissima Gancia Gancia Extra Dry Gancia Spumante Marchesi Spinola Prosè Brut Rosato Torrebianco Torrebianco Locorotondo

Most Reviewed Varietals [All]

Italian Red Muscat Nebbiolo Pinot Grigio/Gris Red Blend Rosé Sparkling White Blend Zinfandel

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