Tasting Notes: A special selection of Malvasia grapes from the volcanic island of Salina. A brief maceration on the skins gives this “island” wine more depth and complexity. Just the wine for a grilled steak of swordfish... Read More
Tasting notes: Conte della Vipera is an intense and pleasant semi-aromatic blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Exuberant hints of citrus, peach and exotic fruit. On the palate it is immediate, fresh, rich, balanced and enveloping,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Pigato grows throughout Liguria, but the best is in the “zona dell’ albenganese”, or the region around and above the coastal town of Albenga. Jancis Robinson’s Wine Grapes book says, “Morphological... Read More
Tasting Notes: Salty and electric when young, this bottle can age for 5 years or more to gain a richness and way pear fruit intensity that is unmatched.
Estate History: It’s here, in the tiny village of Vendone, 12 kilometers... Read More
Tasting Notes: SurSur is a fresh and informal white made from the local Grillo variety with a youthful spirit, characterized by a fragrant bouquet of white peach and wildflowers. Estate History: Since 1851, the Donnafugata family... Read More
Tasting Notes: The hill overlooking Trento, with its clayey-limestone soils, welcomes the Manzoni Bianco and matures the grapes in late September. The character of the Fontanasanta vineyards is expressed through this hybrid, born... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giovanni Almondo Arneis Vigne Sparse is a great entry into the joys of Arneis, one of the most important white varieties in the Roero. Clean and sharp flavors of white pepper, almond, under-ripe pear and mineral-driven... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Graci Etna Bianco has the mineral tension, citrus palate, and elegant finish of a world class Etna Bianco. Hints of under-ripe passion fruit and lime zest, white pepper and a full mouthfeel roll into a length,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Leonardo Bussoletti Grechetto Colle Ozio uses the Grechetto di Todi and Grechetto di Orvieto biotypes in a 50/50 blend. Lush and elegant, this crisp, medium-bodied white wine is fresh and savory, with pear,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Etna Bianco Erse opens with rich citrus and wild herb hints, sage and tangerine are layered on the palate with mineral and salt air echoes. Flint and graphite on the finish leave the mouth salivating for more.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Terenzuola Vermentino Vigna Basse comes from the Colli di Luni DOC that straddles Liguria and Tuscany on the picturesque Italian Riviera. This elegant white wine is both crisp and fruity, and begs to be poured... Read More