Tasting Notes: The Lapo Berti Barolo Le Coste di Monforte is structured and powerful, with red berries, tobacco and menthol all seemlessly together in a robust and expressive Barolo.
Estate History: A devoted and meticulous winemaker,... 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
Tasting Notes: The Borgo del Tiglio Ronco della Chiesa is the most serious of the whites wines from the cellar, a benchmark for the Friulano grape. Intense, clean varietal character with slightly tropical notes pushed by pear... Read More
Three ingredients: one larger than life cocktail. New York State spirits to bring on the holiday spirit! Mix over ice in equal parts and add a twist of orange.
Included Spirits:
Forthave Spirits Red Aperitivo
The Forthave distillery... Read More
Tasting Notes: The E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Via Nuova is a modern take on a classic style of Barolo, with about 50% new oak. Prior to 2009, Via Nuova was the common name of the vineyard behind Chiara’s cellar... 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
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: Rocche di Castiglione displays elegance, fine tannins, a persistent taste and minerality. It accurately reflects the characteritics of the soil of origin. Its tannins develop from a rugged soil, sandy and calcareous.... Read More
Tasting Notes:MGA Fontanafredda is a single-vineyard within the greater cru site of the Fontanafredda estate, itself demarcated as an MGA. Notes of red berry fruits and violets with tight, but silky tannins. The finish of red... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ferrando Carema Etichetta Nera is the top wine of the estate. Elegant and etheral, the nose has pronounced notes of exotic spices and ripe red berries. The palate is fine, supple, with well-integrated tannins... Read More
Tasting Notes: A small, 12 acre vineyard located in the heart of Barolo, the Scarzello estate has a long and impressive history. Since its very beginning some three-hundred years ago, having been one of the only estates not owned... 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: Rocche Rivera is a cru within a cru, so to speak: a south-facing vineyard situated at 300 meters altitude within the Castiglione Falletto cru of Scarrone, and immediately adjacent to the fabled Rocche di Castiglione.... 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: Crushed rose petal, mint, cinnamon, blood orange, kirsch and sage all lend complexity to this full-bodied, authoritative Barolo. The huge, building finish, with its alluring inner perfume, is a thing of real beauty.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba, from 100% estate -grown Nebbiolo, displays the virile muscle and power that is a benchmark for quality Barolo from Serralunga. This ready to drink Barolo is loaded... 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 Sesti Brunello di Montalcino is elegant and powerful, with sweet pipe tobacco, cherry and sandlewood on the nose. The palate is explosive with plum and earthy overtones and a long, decadent finish. Estate History:... 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: The Distilleria Marzadro Grappa Giare Amarone has a delicate aroma and a pleasantly captivating taste that is harmonious and persistent on the palate. Obtained by distilling precious Amarone varietals (Corvina,... 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: 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 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
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. Included Wines: Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba The Fontanafredda... Read More
5 Sentidos Madrecuixe from Tio Tello was initially released as a California-only batch of Madrecuixe (A. Karwinskii). It is one of the first batches made by master palenquero Eleuterio Perez Ramos that Cinco Sentidos has exported... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello di Verduno Barolo Riserva Monvigliero shows incredible virile power in a traditional mid-weight frame. Succulent red cherry, cedar, tobacco and dried herbs open nicely with time in the glass, showing... 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: Mondoca, “sorì of the afternoon” (in Piemontese, sorì means “sunny vineyards”), has south and southwest exposure and experiences the highest temperatures of all the vineyards... 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 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: The Benanti Pietramarina is a singular wine from an exceptional place, Mt. Etna. Grown from century-old vines on the eastern slopes of Etna, the wine shows lemon peel, petrol and salinity all in the perfect framework... Read More
Tasting Notes: Elegance and austerity were the key words for Barolo from the 2013 vintage when they were released originally in 2018. Flavio works on his own schedule and decided that this particular Barolo would benefit from... 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: The Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore was conceived and produced to respect its “natural” tradition: it is fortified with a “mistella” produced from fresh grape must and fruit brandy obtained... 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: The Colonia vineyard sits at the top of Poggio a Rancia, surrounded by forests. The vineyard was replanted in 1966 by Domenico Poggiali and his son Giuseppe, who worked it until the late 1970s but its very rocky... 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
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 E. Pira & Figli Chiara Boschis Barolo Cannubi, from the acclaimed vineyard, is ripe and dense, with mint, truffle, red berry and spicy oak notes throughout. Supple and long on the finish.
Tasting Notes: The 2017 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino is a vibrantly perfumed, exotic, spicy red with wild herbs set against red currants and roses that combine in a tantalizing display of class and power. Silky... 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: 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
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 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
Tasting Notes: Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color. On the nose, notes of ripered fruit harmoniously blend together with blackberries and wild berries; delicate and perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla, chocolate and... 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 2017 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino is a vibrantly perfumed, exotic, spicy red with wild herbs set against red currants and roses that combine in a tantalizing display of class and power. Silky... Read More
This liter bottle of Pilla Amaro Elixir China is from the 1970's works as an aperitivo or disgestivo. Made mostly from cinchona bark, it is lighter and brighter than some Amaro, and works great in cocktails.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Oddero Barolo Villero reflects a soil richer in clay and limestone than that of Rocche di Castiglione, located in the same town. The bouquet offers intriguing and dense scents of violet, red fruits, cocoa and... Read More
Ettore Zucca created this Rabarbaro from rhubarb roots and secret herbs added to a baselLiqueur in 1845. Zucca was a favorite in the Royal House of Savoy and across Milan for its deep, rich, and smoky flavors. These bottles from... 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
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
The King of Italian wine. Drink now, or lay down for decades.
Included Wines:
Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo
The Borgogno Barolo has an attractive mid-weight palate with red and black cherry, white pepper, pipe-tobacco and a... Read More
Tasting Notes: The key word when describing the 2019 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve is power. Dense, ripe and rich, this is a powerhouse of a wine that will need a few years in the cellar to come together but is without a doubt,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Massa Vecchia La Fonte di Pietrarsa from organic Cabernet and Merlot grapes grown in Grosseto, Tuscany, is wonderfully alive, with mature fruit and a vibrant, plush palate. This small estate, started in 1985,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo Vigna Lazzarito shows ruby-red with garnet highlights, a sumptuous bouquet, with clear-cut overtones of ripe plums, tobacco, licorice, dried mushrooms, nutmeg and white pepper. Very dense,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo Riserva is an open-knit, ready to drink Barolo from the legendary 2010 vintage. Licorice, coffee and wild cherries wrap around the palate while a smoky charm infuses the aromatics with elegance.... 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.... 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
Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... 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: 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
Estate History: Brovia was founded in in the village of Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of the Barolo district by Giacinto Brovia. Now run by his great-great grandaughter Elena and her husband Alex Sanchez, this family-run... Read More
Tasting notes: In 1978, Castello di Ama began an extensive research into the terroir of their own vineyards. They identified La Casuccia as one of their finest sites. It was divided into nine parcels, each with their own unique... 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
Estate History: Emidio Pepe started his estate in Torano Nuovo, Abruzzo in 1964 after learning from his father and grandfather, who both produced wines since 1889. Emidio saw untapped potential for both Montepulciano and Trebbiano... 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: The 2017 edition of Augusto Cappellano’s cult Barolo is a cavalcade of aromatic red fruits, savory herbs, and white flowers. Impossible to put down, this is one of the most transcendent and beautiful wines... 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
Tasting Notes: The Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Madonna del Piano Riserva is an incredibly captivating Riserva Brunello. Etheral yet ripe and dense, with swirls of red berries, plums, cedar, and exotic herbs, the wine pulls... Read More
Tasting Notes: Complex notes of black cherry, tobacco, dried mushrooms, pepper, balsamic and mint are complimented by sweet, velvety tannins and bright acidity. Ideal with big red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses. Barolo... Read More
Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More
Tasting Notes: Complex notes of black cherry, tobacco, dried mushrooms, pepper, balsamic and mint are complimented by sweet, velvety tannins and bright acidity. Ideal with big red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses. Barolo... Read More
Tasting Notes: Complex notes of black cherry, tobacco, dried mushrooms, pepper, balsamic and mint are complimented by sweet, velvety tannins and bright acidity. Ideal with big red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses. Barolo... 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
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: 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: The Gaia & Rey opens slowly, with delicate aromas of white flowers before flooding the palate with tropical and orchard fruit flavors well-integrated into the extremely creamy, luxurious mouthfeel. With time in... 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
Amaro Lucano was created in 1894 from a secret recipe of more than 30 herbs that has been handed down from generation to generation in the Vena family. This magnum bottle from the 1970's is in excellent condition.
Estate History: Emidio Pepe started his estate in Torano Nuovo, Abruzzo in 1964 after learning from his father and grandfather, who both produced wines since 1889. Emidio saw untapped potential for both Montepulciano and Trebbiano... 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: 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
Tasting Notes: This is not a wine you are likely to ever see again, with perfect fill levels, from a legendary producer, and what was by all accounts one of the great vintages for the Veneto.
Light strawberry red in color. Conterno's 1964 Barolo presents an incredibly fresh, delicate and perfumed nose that continues seamlessly onto the palate, showing flavors of cherries and spices, and finishing with very sweet,... 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
