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Sandro de Bruno 2007 Monte Calvarina Garganega (Recioto di Soave)

Price $30

Here’s a lightly oak-aged Recioto di Soave that opens with an intensely golden color and beautiful aromas of raw honey, roasted almond and chestnut, backed by candied fruit and apricot. — M.L. (12/31/2010)

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Sandro de Bruno 2007 Monte Calvarina Pinot Bianco (Garda)

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Price $28

There’s a slight nutty note here at the back of stone fruit, passion fruit and yellow rose. This is a dense and creamy Pinot Bianco with a good, crisp feel in the mouth and some bitter almond notes on the close. — M.L. (8/1/2009)

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Sandro de Bruno 2007 Campogrande Garganega (Soave Superiore)

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Price $23

A more evolved and sophisticated expression of Soave with creamy aromas of ripe melon and peach backed by mineral tones and toasted almond. Pair this wine with asparagus risotto with parmigiano cream. — M.L. (3/1/2011)

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Sandro de Bruno 2007 Cangrande Garganega (Soave Superiore)

This creamy Soave Superiore opens with a playful note of vanilla and mature peach backed by drying mineral and white almond. Fresh acidity is enhanced by the wine’s naturally rich density. — M.L. (5/1/2011)

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Sandro de Bruno 2008 Monte San Piero Garganega (Soave Superiore)

Monte San Piero is a thick, fatty expression of Soave that opens with a saturated golden color and dense aromas of apricot, honey and toasted almond. — M.L. (8/1/2011)

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Sandro de Bruno 2007 Superiore Durello (Monti Lessini)

Price $22

Here’s an easy, fresh wine with loads of stone fruit and citrus backed by accents of chopped mint and spearmint. The wine shows good structure and could pair with Atlantic fish or grilled cod. — M.L. (11/1/2011)

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Sandro de Bruno 2008 Colli Scaligeri Garganega (Soave)

Here’s a thick, glycerine-rich Soave that opens with heavy aromas of melon, peach and honeysuckle. There’s a touch of lemon freshness at the end that helps establish balance and harmony. — M.L. (8/1/2011)

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Sandro de Bruno 2007 Monte Calvarina Chardonnay (Garda)

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Price $28

Here’s an easygoing Italian Chardonnay with intense aromas of banana and exotic fruit backed by firm structure and density. There is, however, a sour almond note on the close that is a bit too pungent and bitter. — M.L. (8/1/2009)

Most Reviewed Designations

Campogrande Cangrande Colli Scaligeri Monte Calvarina Monte San Piero Superiore

Most Reviewed Varietals

Chardonnay Durello Garganega Pinot Bianco Sauvignon

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