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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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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 nose of the Lino Maga Barbacarlo is very expressive and intense with nuances of porcini mushroom, tar, fennel seed, cured meat and dried floral and dehydrated undertones. The wine is explosive on the palate... Read More

Tasting Notes: Only bottled in special vintages the Amarone is the product of Luca’s meticulous and precise work. With at least 4 years of maturation before release the Amarone displays classic notes of cocoa, black currant,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Cordero 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: 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: The extremely pretty Mastrojanni Loreto Brunello is polished and sophisticated while simultaneously earthy and rustic. Damp berry fruits, marjoram and spice aromatics, combine into a body marked by a stony minerality... 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: 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: 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: 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

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: 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: 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

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 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