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©2012 Excelsior Wine & Spirits, Old Brookville, NY Microterroir in Chile With the discovery of Carmenère in Chile in the 1990s, the Silva family applied their fi ve generations of working the land in the Colchagua Valley to further study, experiment, nurture and, ultimately, master this somewhat fi nicky grape. In collaboration with the University of Talca's Vine and Wine Technological Centre, Casa Silva, led by winemaker Mario Geisse (known in the region as the "King of Carmenère"), embarked on a three year study. This study, the fi rst of its kind in Chile, was designed to determine scientifi c evidence of differing levels of quality in various locations of the valley. The fi ndings of this "microterroir study" have paid dividends for Casa Silva and resulted in a special Microterroir bottling, which truly represents the best of the best in Carmenère. VIN DIVINO pure inside out from the Cleaner, healthier grapes for higher quality, better tasting wines Minimalist winemaking that allows for maximum expression of Chilean terroir Hog Wild in Tuscany La Maialina celebrates the history, culture and cuisine of Chianti, a region famed for its beautiful landscape of green, gentle vineyard- covered hills, olive groves and cypress trees. The earliest documentation of a Chianti wine dates back to the 13th century, when viticulture was fl ourishing in the heart of Tuscany. The name La Maialina, meaning "little pig," references the Cinta Senese heirloom breed that originated in the Siena area during the 1300s, when viticulture was fl ourish- ing in the heart of Tuscany. Today, Cinta Senese is only Tuscan native pig to survive extinction, and lives on within the wines of La Maialina. "Gertrude," a blend of 45% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 30% Cabernet that refl ects the winery's strength and diversity. DOMAINE SELECT WINE ESTATES facebook.com/NaturaWine twitter.com/NaturaWine www.emiliana.cl 100% organically grown grapes is the ultimate in purity Natura is produced by Emiliana, a company that is at the forefront of social and environmental responsibility. Emiliana is a certifi ed fair trade company.