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: Deeply hued and vibrant, this Pinot Noir rosé bursts with wild strawberry and ripe red fruit. Balanced by a lightly oxidative edge, its 54 months on the lees make it an exquisite companion to grilled seafood,... 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
Tasting Notes: Berlucchi '61 Nature is an exceptional sparkling wine hailing from the esteemed Franciacorta DOCG region. Berlucchi's pivotal role in introducing the traditional méthode champenoise to this Italian... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Borgo Conventi Luna di Ponca is a blend of the top selection of Friulano, Chardonnay, and Malvasia grapes grown on the 'ponka' clay rich soils of the Collio in Friuli. Upon opening a surprising freshness... Read More
Estate History: Braida’s story is linked to that of Rocchetta Tanaro, a small town in the Monferrato area. They were some vineyards owned by Grandfather Giuseppe, who left them to his son Giacomo, and now they are cultivated... 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 Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Satèn opens with a peppery and floral boquet,with a touch of exotic spice and salty ocean air. and a whiff of salty sea air. Savory on the palate with apple and pear orchard... 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: 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
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 2016 Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Rose delle Casasse is a wine of pure elegance.Spice, flowers and savory herbs meld into the foreground while the fruit plays a secondary role. Less outward than the 2015,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cascina Baricchi Timorasso Ca Va Sans Dire is a very special expression of the Timorasso grape from a vineyard planted in the 1950's. It spends nearly a decade in used oak and the full golden color in the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello Tricerchi Brunello di Montalcino shows ripe black cherry, orange zest and woodland herbs in the glass. The palate is dense, rich and powerful, with well-integrated tannins and a long, fresh finish.... 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
