Riserva Room

Tasting Notes: The 2019 vintage of Sesti’s Brunello is an outstanding representation of this esteemed wine. This vintage offers rich flavors of plum, cherry leaf, and delicate hints of potpourri. Integrated seamlessly with... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Il Marroneto Brunello is a classic example of Sangiove in Montalcino. Zippy, ripe fruit is held together with elegant tannins and a bright, savory acidity. Hints of woodland berries, tobacco and pine come through... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino is an incredibly pure expression of Brunello, with wild berries, bright and juicy, framed against a core of sweet spice, pipe tobacco and dried herbs. The already generous... Read More

Tasting Notes: The 2021 vintage of Tignanello will be remembered for a long slow-paced season: a vintage that promises power and finesse. This legendary Super Tuscan is loaded with spice elements; blood orange, mint and mocha... Read More

Tasting Notes: Montosoli is a Grand Cru vineyard site in Montalcino and the 2019 effort from Canalicchio di Sopra is nothing short of stunning. The structure, depth of fruit and power of the vintage are balanced by fine-knit tannins,... Read More

Tasting Notes: Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Del Suolo Argiano 2019 offers richness and elegance, with flavors of dark cherry, leather, and a hint of tobacco. This wine reflects Argiano's tradition of producing single-vineyard... Read More

Tasting Notes: Matarocchio 2017 is rich with an intense color. Its nose offers aromas of juniper, bay leaves, Morello cherries and licorice. Despite vintage forecasts, this wine is not overly opulent: no overripe notes, rather... Read More

Estate History: Beppe Rinaldi took over the estate in 1983 from his father Guiseppe and slowly became noticed as one of the great old-school 'Barolistas' of the Langhe. After his passing in 2018, his daughter Marta took... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Monteraponi Chianti Classico Riserva Il Campitello will go toe-to-toe with Le Pergole Torte, with a more expansive palate and fuller, rounder mouthfeel. Full bodied with great complexity of fennel seed, anise,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero is nuanced and complex with orange peel, exotic spices, dried herbs, and red roses all intertwined with cherry and plum fruit notes. The long finish echoes for minutes,... Read More

Tasting Notes: Less thank 2,000 bottles are produced of the Fico Per Filo. This organic-certified red is 100% Sangiovese from the prized Gugliaie vineyard, which is worked according to Biodynamic principals. Bold and structured,... Read More

Light yellow with a fruity nose and an intense aroma of Moscato grape. Light, sweet, and full-bodied on the palate.

Light amber, with herbal, wood and vanilla aromas at the beginning. The aromas change into a long-lasting note of licorice and vanilla.

Tasting Notes: Carla 6 comes from the desire of Giampaolo Motta and his friend and advisor Stephane Derenouncourt to compete and collide with a vine among the most difficult and unruly: Sangiovese. Coming exclusively from vineyard... Read More

Light to medium amber, with intense tobacco and light chocolate aromas, with an initial note of wood and light vanilla.

Tasting Notes: The Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera has an intense garnet-red color. The nose invokes a sense of warmth with notes of jam, raspberry, licorice, cherry and camphor.Velvet palate of remarkable structure... Read More

Taasting Notes: The grapes for Solea are sourced from the Pira Vineyard located within the historic village of Castiglione Falletto. The vineyard sits on the side of Serralunga d’Alba and Perno and is Southeast facing. Pira... Read More

Tasting Notes: Teularju Ghirada Ocruarana Barbagia Rosso IGT comes from the Ghirada, or Cru, called Ocruarana. Cannonau (Grenache/Garnacha) is harvested in early October, before spontaneous fermentation and a 15-day maceration... Read More

Tasting Notes: Teularju Ghirada Ocruarana Barbagia Rosso IGT comes from the Ghirada, or Cru, called Ocruarana. Cannonau (Grenache/Garnacha) is harvested in early October, before spontaneous fermentation and a 15-day maceration... Read More

Estate History: Within the last 5 years, the name Frank Cornelissen has become synonymous with the natural wine movement in Italy. It seems like these days the allocation for his wines is highly anticipated and is almost impossible... Read More

Tasting Notes: Only produced in the best vintages, the Avignonesi Grand Annate has enveloping notes of wild strawberry and licorice. On the palate it is rich and luxurious, with a creamy vanilla finish. Drink now or cellar for... Read More

Estate History: 100 miles northeast of the Langhe, in the hamlet of Maggiora, the Vallana estate was quietly making wines to rival the Baroli of Giacomo Conterno and Bartolo Mascarello. They quickly became known by the savviest... Read More

Tasting Notes: Deep plummy purple in the glass the Luigi Tecce (formally a Taurasi Riserva that he declassified to Campania Aglianco) Puro Sangue blooms with a nose of ripe beach plums, violets and earthy thyme. On the palate... Read More

Tasting Notes: Casa Mate is notably more robust and powerful of the Grasso Baroli, with deep fruit flavors of black cherry, licorice, hints of tobacco and earthy undertones.

Estate History: At Elio Grasso, tradition reigns supreme,... Read More

Estate History: Francesco Mulinari, although not from Montalcino or a family of winemakers, decided to take the 1 hectare of land his father had purchased for family picnics, and after discovering vines, become one. The vineyard,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Poliphemo Viti Vecchie R18 (formally a Taurasi Riserva that Luigi decided to declassify to Campania Aglianico) has a savory quality with dark-fruited and exotic nuances of roasted plum, savory herbs and a tactile... Read More

Tasting Notes: Especially virile and dark in this vintage, the balance and elegance of the estate shines through brilliantly.

Tasting Notes: The iconic Pagliaro wine is the wine that put the Paolo Bea estate on the map. It is 100% Sagrantino, the fabled local grape of Montefalco, from Pagliaro vineyard, situated at 1300 feet in altitude. This deeply... Read More

Tasting Notes: A beguiling, truly stunning wine, the Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is at the top of its class. A wine of pure power and class, loaded with dark notes of cassis, leather, dried herbs, wood... Read More

Tasting Notes: Elegant and refined, the 2019 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello is both ready to drink and built for the cellar. Crushed cherries, pipe tobacco, woodland berries, and dried herbs all mingle together. The palate is both... Read More

Tasting Notes: Rivella Serafino is a cult producer working out of the Montestefano cru in Barbaresco proper. Cherry, lavender and rose petal all jump from the glass. Once open, lovely depth, soft tannins and a touch of richness... Read More

Tasting Notes: This pure Carricante wine, from ungrafted old vines that grow on the easter slopes of Milo on Mt.Etna is made the old way, in a Sicilian 'Palmento located in the family house of Salvo Foti. Made the same way... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Montefili Bruno di Rocca is crafted from some of the winery’s oldest vines,showcasing how Cabernet Sauvignon can perform in the soils of Panzano. The blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Sangiovese... Read More

Tasting Notes: A bold and complex expression of Aglianico with layers of dried cherry, plum, and exotic spice. Velvety textures are complemented by firm tannins, leading to a persistent finish of dark berries and licorice. This... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Giovanni Montisci Vino Rosso Barrolu is a unique red from Sardegna. Made from 40 year old organic Nebbiolo vines grown on the granite soils outside the village of Mamoiada, this is something truly special. While... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a powerhouse of a wine, ripe and rich, yet layered and complex, with menthol, woodsmoke, red berries and earthy notes. Open and decant for a few hours for maximum impact.... Read More

Tasting Notes: Gabbro is composed of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the highest elevation on the vineyard, and best selections of grapes from the oldest vines on the property. Similar to his other wines Gabbro is full in body but... Read More

Whatever the occasion, a wine is the perfect gift. Surprise and delight the special people in your life with a curated win gift box with the most renowned Tuscan wines, such as Chianti, Bolgheri and Brunello. Unbox the extraordinary... Read More

Tasting Notes: Aromas recall tart black cherries, leather, fresh-cut vanilla bean and oak on the Fontodi Chianti Classico. The palate is so well-crafted with a silky ball of tannins surrounded by layers of blue and red fruit and... Read More

Tasting Notes: A beguiling, truly stunning wine, the Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is at the top of its class. A wine of pure power and class, loaded with dark notes of cassis, leather, dried herbs, wood... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Braida Barbera d'Asti Ai Suma is a unique expression of Barbera made from dried grapes. It has a very intense ruby red color with purple hues. Ample, rich and complex bouquet, with intense notes of wild... Read More

Tasting Notes: Created to celebrate the 35 years of winemaking the Monte Rossa Franciacorta Brut P.R. name honours the founders of the company who have the same initials: Paola Rovetta e Paolo Rabotti. This wine is the fruit... Read More

Tasting Notes: A celebration of time and tradition, this Chardonnay-based sparkling wine blends vintages from 2014–2019, creating a layered, oxidative profile. Aged 45 months sur lie, it offers a luxurious richness and lingering... Read More

Tasting Notes: 2020 is the inaugural vintage of Oddero's Monvigliero, from a parcel of the storied vineyard in Verduno that sits at 300 meters in altitude with a southern exposure. Fresh red berries on the nose are echoed... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a powerhouse of a wine, ripe and rich, yet layered and complex, with menthol, woodsmoke, red berries and earthy notes. Open and decant for a few hours for maximum impact.... Read More

Tasting Notes: From the esteemed Brea vineyard, considered to be one of the top crus in all of Barolo comes the Brovia Barolo Brea Vigna Ca' Mia. Rich in texture, with elegant tannins and a firm, powerful acidity, this wine... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolò is the flagship wine of the estate. Intense red color with hints of garnet. Deeply sophisticated and showcasing its full pedigree in terms of both the bouquet... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Vecchie Terre dI Montefili Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Vecchia has rich dark cherry fruit, along with notes of sage, eucalyptus, and blood orange. The tannins are crisp with a sturdy backbone and an... Read More

Tasting Notes: The 1992 Schioppettino di Cialla is a refined red with a savory richness. Aged for 30-36 months in French oak, it reveals aromas of forest floor, mushrooms, tobacco, and red currant. On the palate, mineral-laden... Read More

Tasting notes: This 2018 showcases a deep ruby red hue, richer than those from other vineyards. The nose reveals a symphony of aromas, from vibrant red-orange and violets to fresh balsamic herbal notes. With a creamy, silky palate... Read More

Tasting Notes: This powerful expression of Sangiovese is loaded with succulent dark cherry, plum, licorice, wild rose, rosemary essence, toasted almond, menthol and coffee notes. A truly complete wine.

Estate History: Isole e... Read More

Tasting Notes: From a single vineyard that faces south west, that’s planted on slopes at 350m of altitude, the Proprieta Sperino Lessona Vigna Cova represents the pinnacle of Nebbiolo from the Alto-Piemonte. Balance and... Read More

Estate History: 100 miles northeast of the Langhe, in the hamlet of Maggiora, the Vallana estate was quietly making wines to rival the Baroli of Giacomo Conterno and Bartolo Mascarello. They quickly became known by the savviest... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Oddero Barolo Brunate has a vibrant ruby color, leaning towards garnet, with intense notes of roses and violets, accompanied by a touch of damp earth and ripe red fruit. Tannins are persistent, though soft,... Read More

Tasting Notes: In contrast with some of the big, tannic Barolos from this area, Le Coste di Monforte Barolo DOCG exudes finesse and delicacy. With notes of black cherry, forest floor, and gentle rose, this wine is polished and... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Benevelli Piero Barolo Ravera di Monforte shows cedar, tobacco, worn-in leather, herbs and smoke wrapped around a core of dark fruit.

Estate History: Considered one of Barolo's young generation, Massimo... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Oddero Barolo Brunate has a vibrant ruby color, leaning towards garnet, with intense notes of roses and violets, accompanied by a touch of damp earth and ripe red fruit. Tannins are persistent, though soft,... Read More

Tasting Notes: Crafted from biodynamic vineyards and aged for 51 months in old oak botti before bottling. This wine is released 6 years after the harvest, and represents the pinnacle expression of Sangiovese from the estate. 2018... Read More

Tasting Notes: La Rosa expresses the qualities of the Barolos grown in Serralunga d’Alba at their best, with a marked concession to grace and softness in its flavor and bouquet. On the nose, clear-cut overtones of withered... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cerrete is produced from 100% Sagrantino from some of the highest elevations in Montefalco. 45-days of maceraction along with 43-months in large oak barrel account for the wine's depth and complexity but the... Read More

Tasting Notes: Grown on calcareous clay soils close to the Rocche, this elegant Faset Barbaresco DOCG is fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine macerates following the ancient submerged cap technique, lasting 60 to 70 days.... Read More

Tasting Notes: Sourced from two parcels: Roncaglie in Barbaresco and Casasse in Neive the Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Quindicianni is aged in 500 and 800 liter casks for five years. After that the wine spends ten years... Read More

Tasting Notes: Sourced from two parcels: Roncaglie in Barbaresco and Casasse in Neive the Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Quindicianni is aged in 500 and 800 liter casks for five years. After that the wine spends ten years... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Bastianich Plus is a singular white wine from a vineyard of 70 year old Friulano vines. It is ripe and powerful on the nose, showing mature mandarin orange, melon and pear. On the palate it is rich and dense... Read More

Tasting Notes: One of the most notable producers of Boca is Le Piane. They started making wine in 1998 when the Boca wine region was almost completely abandoned. It has been their mission to cultivate and revitalize the region.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More

Tasting Notes: A harmonious blend of Corvina (50%), Rondinella (25%), Corvinone (20%), and Molinara (5%), this wine is aged for three years in oak barrels, allowing its flavors and aromas to fully develop.The nose is intense and... Read More