Tasting Notes: Known for its elegance, floral aromas, and refined tannins, Gavarini is beautiful and expressive with notes of subtle fennel, cherry, dried roses and hints of wood. Estate History: At Elio Grasso , tradition reigns... Read More
Piemonte--the pinnacle of Italian wine and food pairings. For the wine lover, the wine novice, or the foodie in your life--try this wine box with truffles. Piemonte, located in Italy, is renowned for its exceptional wines and... 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 Nonino Amaro Riserva Quintessentia is a special blend of herbs, spices, fruit, berries and roots, enriched with aged Nonino Grape Distillate, and then aged more than 24 months in oak barriques and small casks.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Giulia Negri’s Serradenari Barolo expresses notes of black cherry, truffle, and hints of chalk. This is a Barolo layered with complexity and elegance.
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: 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
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
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: 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
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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
Tasting Notes: The 2021 Montevertine Rosso di Toscana is a vibrant and balanced expression of Sangiovese that offers both immediate appeal and excellent aging potential. The bouquet presents classic aromas of red cherry, raspberry,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Named for the 3 point process to declare a wine as a Barbaresco, 'Trepunti' is a Barbaresco masked as a Langhe Nebbiolo. From the winemaker: I am very excited to finally present this wine. It is the culmination... Read More
Tasting Notes: This rare new release from Antinori (only 60 bottles available in the US) shows power and structure, with a formidable frame, tense balance and long finish.
Tasting Notes: The Tricerchi - Brunello di Montalcino Riserva A.D. 1441 is a 100% Sangiovese wine from Tuscany, known for its rich, complex flavor profile with notes of black cherry, leather, and minerals, supported by a structured... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello di Argiano Sesti Brunello di Montalcino is a vibrant and elegant wine, offering a combination of ripe fruit and earthy, floral complexities. Expect a bouquet of ripe red berries, wild cherries, and... 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: 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: TheCordero di Montezemolo Barolo Enrico VI is a deep red garnet in color. Delicately spiced bouquet with notes of eucalyptus, licorice and menthol, and mature fruit on the palate invoking liqueur soaked cherries,... 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: 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: 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: Villa Bucci’s Verdicchio Riserva is widely considered one of the top dozen Italian white wines, albeit one that many have never heard of. The estate benefits from simply magnificent vineyards, planted at varying... 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 Cupano Brunello di Montalcino is picked by hand, fermented in steel with frequent pump-over, and aged for 3 years in barrique, with a variable percentage being new, depending on vintage. Bottled without filtration,... 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.
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
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: This elegant and complex Grand Cru Champagne, a blend of predominantly Pinot Noir with a touch of Chardonnay, offers a captivating aromatic profile of bright citrus, yellow apples, and ripe stone fruits, interwoven... 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: 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: 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
Estate History: Drawing on more than six generations of Veneto winegrowing tradition and an unwavering focus on quality, Marilisa Allegrini carries on the legacy of her father Giovanni, the patriarch of the modern estate and an... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Quintodecimo Taurasi Riserva Grans Cerzito is not a shy wine. This blockbuster of richness and power explodes from the glass, showing why Aglianico is considered one of the great grapes of Italy. This wine draws... Read More
Tasting Notes:The Guido Porro Barolo Vigna Rionda in only its second vintage from these young vines, shows the textual elegance that is a hallmark of this fabled vineyard site. Incredible finesse and concentration of fruit fill... Read More
Tasting Notes: Just in front of the cellars for Tenuta delle Terre Nere are Calderara Sottana vineyards with two parcels that have 120+ year old vines that survived phylloxera! Intense ruby red in color with mahogany hues. Complex... Read More
Tasting Notes: Elegant and refined, the 2020 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello is in a great spot to drink now but will last for years in the cellar. Bing cherries, sandlewood, and fresh mint all come together in the glass. The palate... Read More
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Tasting Notes: The Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino has sensual tannins and an explosive palate of strawberries, cherries and lavendar. Medium full in body, the finish has length and a savory acidity that begs another sip. Estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: Montosoli is famous for being the first single cru bottled in Montalcino (by Altesino). This site produces powerful and brooding wines that often need years to reveal themselves. The 2019 is more accessable than... 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 Le Piane Boca Riserva Antonio Cerri presents a complex and elegant profile, with an intense ruby-red color and a red-orange rim. The bouquet offers notes of well-matured forest fruits, violets, tobacco, and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino Petroso is sourced from four unique sites at different altitudes, all in different parts of the appellation. Citus and cedar lead on the nose, followed by a palate with hints... Read More
Tasting Notes: Grown on calcareous clay soils, this elegant Gallina Barbaresco DOCG is fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine macerates following the ancient submerged cap technique, lasting 60 to 70 days. The wines is then... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color of the Patrimo is a ruby red, clear and impregnable at the same time. Perfumes of marmalade of delicate black fruits are evident, as are sweet spices, eucalyptus, vanilla and coffee. The tannins are sweet,... Read More
Estate History: The spirit of the Pelissero winery is of the timeless traditions of the Langhe Farmer. Where the pursuit of continuously improving in the vineyard and the cellar is ever present. The Pelissero’s are a family... Read More
Tasting Notes: In essence a declassified Amarone from a cooler vintage, the Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi is typically only produced when the Amarone is not made. A great introduction into Quintarelli wines without the splurge... Read More
Estate History: Located in the heart of the Langhe hills, at the top of the village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800s by Carlo Vietti. The estate has gradually grown over the course... Read More
Estate History: A visit to Luigi Tecce can get you emotional. Luigi himself is a ball of them, and his Aglianico from Taurasi elicits them. His grandfather’s 'masseria' (farmhouse) and vineyards are located in the... 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
Estate History: Since 1761, Borgogno is one of the most historical wineries in Barolo. The underground cellars continue to represent a rare historical memory of the Langa to this day, and the wines are made according to tradition:... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ferrari Trento Brut Giulio Riserva is one of Italy's greatest sparkling wines. Notes of toasted brioche, fresh citrus, pine, and honeycomb.
Estate History: A true pioneer, Giulio Ferrari dreamed of creating... Read More
Estate History: The spirit of the Pelissero winery is of the timeless traditions of the Langhe Farmer. Where the pursuit of continuously improving in the vineyard and the cellar is ever present. The Pelissero’s are a family... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Terlano Rarita is an iconic wine, aged on the fine lees in steel tanks for more than 10 years before bottling. Only around 3000 bottles are made. The 2012 vintage is 100% Pinot Bianco. On the palate, the wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: Percarlo is 100% estate grown Sangiovese grapes, especially selected bunch per bunch, from the best zones of the vineyards. Percarlo is aged in French oak barrels for 20-22 months and kept in bottled for another... Read More
Tasting Notes: Third generation winemaker Federico Scarzello is among Piedmont’s brightest rising stars. His Barolo del Comune di Barolo is vinified for immediate enjoyment, while still following Scarzello’s fastidiously... Read More
Tasting Notes: Percarlo is 100% estate grown Sangiovese grapes, especially selected bunch per bunch, from the best zones of the vineyards. Percarlo is aged in French oak barrels for 20-22 months and kept in bottled for another... 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: Barolo ‘Monprivato’ is one of Italy’s most famous single vineyard bottlings. The Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio estate—the motto of which—“Only the memory of the past can open the... Read More
Fontodi has belonged to the Manetti family since 1968. The family has been associated for centuries with another activity typical of the Chianti region, the production of its famous “terrecotte” tiles. And it is in... Read More
Tasting Notes: Dense and mysterious, the Occhio di Pernice reveals a complex and enveloping bouquet with aromas of dried plums and dates, honey, gingerbread and sweet tobacco lef. On the palate it is sweet and spicy and the olfactory... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giacomo Conterno Barolo Francia from the 2018 includes fruit that would have gone into the estates top wine, Monfortino, has Roberto decided to make that wine. He did not, so this represents a wine that could... Read More
This single vineyard 100% Sangiovese is Michele’s first foray into the Gran Selezione category, despite long rallying against the category. Facing the Baron Ugo vineyard, this wine is produced from a relatively young vines... Read More
Tasting Notes: The top wine of Terlano the 2021 is rich and complex on the nose; multifaceted aromas of citrus fruit, white pepper and herbs as well as a delicate smoky note. The wine’s elegance and perfect balance are the... Read More
The 2018 Barolo Arione is an imposing wine. It's presence alone is impossible to miss. Arione is a wine that demands attention. There is something wild and exotic - almost animalistic - about the Arione and the way it asserts... 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: The Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Fieramonte has imposing structure and depth. The wine is a beautifully bright, intense and compact ruby color, with very lively highlights. The nose opens slowly,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino has sensual tannins and an explosive palate of strawberries, cherries and lavendar. Medium full in body, the finish has length and a savory acidity that begs another sip. Estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gaja Barbaresco 2021 is a powerful, concentrated wine, with aromas of ripe red fruit, tobacco, and subtle oak. On the palate, it reveals richness balanced by finely tuned acidity and polished tannins. Its impressive... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a wine without peer. Simply put, this is as graceful and lifted, ethereal and magical, as Amarone gets. Profoundly deep and layered, yet retainaing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2020 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine is a traditional blend from the Ravera, Cannubi San Lorenzo, and Le Coste crus, offering a more approachable and balanced expression in its youth than previous vintages,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Solaia shows a very intense ruby red color in the glass, then offers aromas rich in their concentration of red and black fruit (cherries and black cherries, raspberries, cassis, blueberries, and wild berry fruit)... Read More
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: The Alzero was designed by Quintarelli’s wife, and, in life, was her favorite wine to drink. This is a Venetian love letter to Bordeaux: equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and a healthy splash... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Massolino Barolo Vigna Rionda is the top wine produced at the estate. The beauty of wine is the ability to understand that grapes grow differently in different soils and miscro-climates, as does most things,... 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 2009 Romano Dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella is a monumental and full-bodied wine that offers a complex melange of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. The nose is an enticing blend of black cherry, prune,... Read More
Tasting Notes: While 2003 was a challenging, extremely hot vintage for many Tuscan producers, Montevertine's higher-altitude vineyards resulted in a surprisingly successful and distinctive expression of Sangiovese. Unlike... 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
Tasting Notes: Montevertine, located in the heart of Chianti Classico, in the municipality of Radda in Chianti, is nowadays certainly famous among Sangiovese enthusiasts for labels such as Pian del Ciampolo, Montevertine and,... Read More
In 1983, having made several great Barolos from Monprivato, Mauro began replanting a two-acre section of the vineyard, using a Nebbiolo clone originally planted in Monprivato in 1921 by his grandfather, Morissio. Mauro theorized... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate is a deeply structured and powerfully aromatic expression of Nebbiolo. On the nose, it offers a refined bouquet of camphor, eucalyptus, and rose, with layers of dark cherry, dried... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Brunate is a deeply structured and powerfully aromatic expression of Nebbiolo. On the nose, it offers a refined bouquet of camphor, eucalyptus, and rose, with layers of dark cherry, dried... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2020 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Tre Tine is a traditional blend from the Ravera, Cannubi San Lorenzo, and Le Coste crus, offering a more approachable and balanced expression in its youth than previous vintages,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Reconditioned by the estate, with the bottle being long stored in the family cellar, then opened, tasted, filtered, and re-bottled with a top off of the same vintage, this is as perfect an example you can find of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2020 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte is a dense and explosive vintage that beautifully combines power with elegance. Antonio Galloni of Vinous called it a total stunner, describing a rich, layered, and sumptuous... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2021 Montevertine Le Pergole Torte is considered a landmark vintage and a modern classic for the estate, balancing rich concentration with vibrant clarity. In this elegant and powerful expression of 100% Sangiovese,... Read More
Tasting Notes: This rare bottle of 1971 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo is bottled in the 1.9L format, used by the winery up until 1980. Condition is perfect, photo provided is of the actual bottle. Estate History: The Cantina Bartolo... Read More
