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Bulletin Detail Date March 7, 2008  Title Last Call - The Superb Italian Reds from Poderi Rosso Giovanni  Attachment ArthurSellers_Vol8_Iss1_Rosso_Giovanni.pdf  Bulletin We will be placing our order for the wonderful northern Italian wines from Poderi Rosso Giovanni on Wednesday, March 12th. Owned and operated by the very talented Lionello Rosso, a graduate of the Oenology Institute in Alba, this ancient estate produces a range of four superb red wines at very reasonable prices. To find out more about Lionello, his winery and wines, please see our latest edition of ‘Selections’. We enjoyed his wines so much that we are featuring all four: 2006 Barbera d’Asti – (13.50% Alc./Vol.) - $19.00 per bottle, $228 per 12-bottle case This very pleasant, straight forward, medium bodied, unoaked wine is ideal for every day drinking and will go particularly well with white meats and light pasta dishes. Order some now. 2004 Barbera d’Asti Superiore “Cascina Perno” – (13.50% Alc./Vol.) - $25.00 per bottle, $300 per 12-bottle case This is a big, well-balanced wine with silky tannins and excellent structure that suggest it will keep well for several years. It is drinking nicely now, although I would decant it a couple of hours before drinking. It will go beautifully with roasts, medium cheeses and charcouterie. Only 6,000 bottles were made. Order some now. 2004 Barbera d’Asti Superiore “Vigna del Carlinet” – (14.50% Alc./Vol.) - $31.00 per bottle, $372 per 12-bottle case Drinking most agreeably now, this stunner will keep quite contentedly for at least a decade. Decant several hours before consuming … with game or grilled meats. Again, only 6,000 bottles were produced. What a shame. Order some now. 2004 Monferrato “Infinito” – (14.00% Alc./Vol.) - $35.00 per bottle, $420 per 12-bottle case Oh boy … what a wine. This young wine needs some air before serving and will cellar nicely for several years. Only 3,000 bottles of this exquisite beauty were made. Order some now. Please note that a $1.00 per bottle handling fee is included in the price of each of these wines. Share a Case! Are twelve bottles too much of a good thing? Read how you can arrange to share your wines of choice with other Arthur’s Cellar Wine Club Members in your area in ‘Selections’. If you know anyone who would like some great wine from Italy, please pass this note on to them. Many thanks and cheers, Jim and Hélène Arthur Sellers & Company www.arthursellers.com jaswalker@arthursellers.com