Tasting Notes: From vines are between 60 and 90 years old. Old vines produce inherently lower and therefore higher quality yields. Traditionally, Sonntaler is an assemblage of different Schiava varieties with a large share of... Read More

Tasting Notes: Intenso is 100% Sangiovese from some of the highest elevations in Umbria. Notes of tart cherry and wild basil are found but the wine expresses a freshness and brightness with a cleansing acidity.... Read More

Tasting Notes: Fresh, vibrant and supple, Dante Barbera d’Asti is excellent with antipasti, firm cheeses, red sauce pasta, pizza or steak. The palate is bright with red berries and balanced with a refreshing smack of acidity.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The La Mozza I Perazzi is a sumptuous, juicy Sangiovese loaded with fruit, smoke, and licorice nuances. Bright, ripe cherry and soft texture on the palate. Pairs well with Mediterranean flavors and dishes, tomato-based... Read More

Tasting Notes: A fresh, bright and brambly take on Primitivo, the Polvanera Primitivo La Marchesana is like drinking the wine direct from the tank. Intense aromas of blackberry, wild mint, violets and ripe red berries burst out... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Enodelta Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso is a blend of 85% Piedirosso (local called “Per ‘e palummo”, i.e. pigeon’s talon) and 15% Aglianico this has a bright ruby red color, intense... Read More

Tasting Notes: Benevelli’s Dolcetto is loaded with notes of ripe red and small black berries, herbal undertones, and a delicate yet dry finish.

Tasting Notes: Notes of black cherry, and red figs are presented with subtle tones of tobacco and dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes: The La Mozza Cabernet I Perazzi is a truly Tuscan Cabernet, in which the great Bordeaux variety is interpreted with Maremma style: maximum ripeness and highest quality. Intense fruit, notes of ripe blueberry and... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Certosa di Belriguardo Chianti Mama is bright, fresh, and easy drinking with bright red roses on the nose and a cherry and earthy palate.

Estate History: Wine has always been one of the passions of Gianna Nannini... Read More

Tasting Notes: San Lorenzo takes its name from the vineyard of the same name in the municipality of Osimo from which it originates. With its outstanding impact in terms of flavor and the enfolding warmth of its rounded tannins,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Valpolicella is a well-structured wine, with a soft, long and persistent finish. Brilliant ruby red in color, with a pleasant scent of wild berries. Dry and velvety on the palate, it is characterized... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fuso Primitivo CALX is a much lighter take on this rich classic from Puglia. Bright, crunchy fruit, with cranberry and under-ripe raspberry at the center, are framed in this light to medium weight red. Best... Read More

Tasting Notes: A well-balanced red wine blend comprising 50% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc, each fermented separately before blending. The wine aged on lees in stainless steel tanks for three months, showcasing... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Le Vigne di Zamo Zamo Rosso is a full-flavored Friulian blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and the local Refosco.

Estate History: Le Vigne di Zamò dates back to 1924 and has been growing grapes and making wine... Read More

Tasting Notes: Baglio Di Grisi Nero d'Avola is young, fresh, and supple. An easy drinking red that can act as an aperitivo or perfect for cheeses.

Estate History: Perched on the hills of the historic village of Monreale, between... Read More

Estate History: Iuli is in the far north of Monferrato, Piemonte, in the town of Montaldo di Cerrina. This tiny town of 92 people counts only one winemaker to their number, town native Fabrizio Iuli. Fabrizio cultivates his vineyards... Read More

Tasting Notes: The intense nose of Cala Cala is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. Wild herbs and a hint of volatile acidity in the background contribute to the complexity. The palate is vibrant but quite... Read More

Tasting Notes: Ruby red color of medium intensity, which tends to garnet upon aging. It has a characteristic perfume that is pleasant and delicate, with hints of fruit that grow in the area: cherries, marascas, and plums. It pairs... Read More

Tasting Notes: Casa Setaro’s Aglianico is harmonized by its meaty and dark herbal aromas but fresh drinkability on the palate. Notes of dried herbs, licorice, and supple red & black berries are present but are quickly lifted... Read More

Tasting Notes: The San Polo Sangiovese Rubio is a brilliant ruby red color with purplish highlights in the glass. Intense and persistent on the palate, with fresh aromas of cherries, violets and red currants, followed by subtle,... Read More

Tasting Notes: Audarya’ flagship wine the Cannonau di Sardegna has great structure with a perfect balance of soft tannins and lively acid that play well with the expression of red and black berry and undertones of tobacco... Read More

The Lonardo family has been living in Taurasi since the 18th century where they were small land owners and wine producers and today manage a very low yielding 12 acre vineyard. Interestingly enough Contrade di Taurasi of Enza... Read More

Tasting Notes: This Sangiovese from Umbria is very different from what you get from Tuscany. Plush, soft fruit with earthy overtones, lead into a brambly and energetic finish.

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red. A complex and enveloping bouquet offers aromas of red fruits, particularly strawberry and raspberry, and spices such as vanilla, tobacco, cocoa, and coffee. This is a warm, enveloping wine with great... Read More

Tasting Notes: A deep ruby color, Buio has a complex nose of both ripe red berried fruits and balsamic/savory notes framed by warm spices. The palate is rich with fine tannins and fresh acidity carrying a long, multi-layered finish.... Read More

Tasting Notes: Possessioni is a full-bodied, fruit-forward wine, made with Corvina, Molinara and Sangiovese with aromas of ripe red cherry, with a long finish with hints of resinated wood.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Ciliegiolo di Narni Brecciaro is from a vineyard that was formerly a quarry. The rocky soils allow good drainage allowing the perfume and inner brightness of the juicy, red cherry and herb inflected grape to... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Guicciardini Chianti Colli Fiorentini Kuhl is a lively ruby-red Chianti with an intensely vinous bouquet.

Tasting Notes: The Cataldo Calabretta Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore has the brickish red color in the glass that is a hallmark of Gaglioppo. Rustic, earthy aromas of dried cherry and oregano waft from the glass. The palate has... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein starts with a super-expressive nose loaded with black cherry, sage and pepper, then moves into a mélange of fruit notes from wild berries, blueberry and hints of citrus. This... Read More

Tasting Notes: Giamello’s Nebbiolo expresses notes of darker red and black berries, hints of wood and licorice but elegant with subtle tannins hugging the palate.

Estate History: In Barbaresco, just above the famed Ovello... Read More

Tasting Notes: This is a knockout example of Barbera, sappy and ripe with textbook, lip-smacking acidity. Slightly chilled and served with some prosciutto and you're in business!

Tasting Notes: Allegrini Palazzo della Torre is created from grapes grown on their estate in Fumane di Valpolicella, just north of Verona in northeastern Italy. The wine is made using the ripasso method. 70 percent of the grapes... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Avignonesi Da Di Rosso is an organic Sangiovese vinified in terracotta amphora with some whole cluster fruit vinified separately and blended into the final mix. The flavor is bright and energetic with red berries,... Read More