Tasting Notes: The Borgogno Barolo has an attractive mid-weight palate with red and black cherry, white pepper, pipe-tobacco and a savory finish extended by well-placed tannins. Estate History: Since 1761, Borgogno is one of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: This powerful Barolo has begun to shed its robe of tannins and allow an amazing aromatic depth to emerge. The palate is loaded with an inner sweetness that is simply captivating, showing the classic roses, tobacco... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Laboro Disobedient is in fact a declassified Barolo Riserva, aged in large, old, Slavonian oak barrels for five and a half years. Bureaucratic red-tape and a series of miscommunications... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Amarone is a modernly produced style of amarone, and as such showcases very typical characteristics of dried figs, plums, and currents. Thes rich and desiccated fruit notes are coupled with a vibrant... Read More
The Cantina Bartolo Mascarello is one of the legendary and historic producers of the Barolo appellation. The winery has stood as a beacon of staunch Barolo traditionalism since its official inception in 1918. The roots of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bastianich Calabrone is a red wine made from Refosco and Merlot grapes. A portion of these are dried to soften the tannins and provide depth to the wine. The nose is filled with chocolate, spice, coffee and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Brezza Barolo Sarmassa 2021 presents an intense and elegant profile, redolent of damson plum, wild berry, blood orange, and fragrant rose, intertwined with notes of camphor and sweet tobacco. The palate is rich... Read More
Tasting Notes: Called an anthem to the founder's passion, Maurizio Zanella Sebino Rosso IGT is a bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Grown across 6 certified organic vineyards, each bunch is washed... Read More
Estate History: The story of Ca' del Bosco begins in the mid-1960s when, in Erbusco, Franciacorta, Annamaria Clementi Zanella bought a small house on a hill, locally known as Ca' del bosc because it was surrounded by... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Albesani is from the famed vineyard, elegant and powerful, with a grace and tension only found in world class wines. Warm southern exposure and a higher percentage of clay in the... Read More
Tasting Notes: Bright red with an intriguing nose of bergamot, wild violet, cherry and morello cherry. On the palate it is supple yet intense and succulent. The finish is one of great balance, clear, savory and long. Can be enjoyed... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Riserva Le Lucciole speaks to the potential of both the winemaker and the region for producing top-quality Sangiovese. Complex aromatics of pomegranate, raspberry, and cherries... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Chiussuma Carema is pure Nebbiolo, the product of a strenuous mountain viticulture conducted on high slopes that cannot be mechanized. This is a traditional interpretation of the classic Carema Nebbiolo but... 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 Colleoni Selvarella Sangiovese is a deep, vibrant, and expressive Tuscan red, offering notes of purple plum, cranberry, and sweet herbs alongside hints of licorice, truffle, and pomegranate. On the palate, the... Read More
Tasting Notes: Mille e una Notte is caressing and intense, characterized by an ample bouquet with fruity notes combined with balsamic and spicy scents. Donnafugata’s flagship red confirms itself as an icon of style and elegance.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Outside is 100% Nebbiolo made just beyond the official Barolo boundaries, close enough to follow the style but technically outside the denomination. It’s a bold, thought-provoking wine that reflects how climate... 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
Sicily is a sun-drenched island, home to Europe’s largest volcano, Mount Etna, where vineyards grow on steep hillsides. Long known for its fortified Marsala wines, Sicily is also a source of diverse red and white wines which... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fattoria di Lamole produces only 1500 bottles of this extremely rare, declassified Sangiovese. These vines are grown on high elevation, west facing vineyards, where the cool mornings and long days preserve the wine’s... Read More
Tasting Notes: La Viti di Livio is made from un-grafted Sangiovese vines planted in the 1970s. Though vines of this age produce less fruit, the fruit they yield has more concentrated flavors. Like the La Dama della Vita, only... Read More
