Tasting Notes: Barbera is king at Frasca, and the Barbera d'Asti is the workhorse wine of the estate. Supple and bright with balanced acidity and a pleasing presence of black and purple fruits on the palate. The label shows... Read More
Tasting Notes: This 100% Grignolino is from 30 year old vines. Brambly and bright, with soaring aromatics that recall small berries, this crunchy red wine is zippy and fun, perfect with antipasti, hard cheeses, red sauce pastas... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frasca Nizza La Veja is the top wine of the estate, from 90 year old Barbera vines. This will make you rethink the potential of the Barbera grape. Deep fruit, incredible complexity, perfect balance of acidity... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo del Comune di Verduno is sourced exclusively from vineyard sites in Verduno. Rivarocca, Pisapola, Campasso, Rocche dell'Olmo and Boscato all add distinct elements into this aromatic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero is nuanced and complex with orange peel, exotic spices, dried herbs, and red roses all intertwined with cherry and plum fruit notes. The long finish echoes for minutes,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fratelli Negri’s Sizzano beautifully expresses complex tertiary notes of tar, leather, tobacco, and earth, while retaining vibrant flavors of dusty cherries and ripe cranberry on the forefront of the palate.... Read More
Tasting Notes:Fratelli Negri UVA Rara is a fun and fresh red with notes of black cherry, and raspberry with underlying tones of wild herbs and a lingering acidity that makes the wine feel almost alive.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Jerbis Amaro follows an old recipe from an order of monks, 16 different botanicals are infused together. All ingredients are Italian, and locally sourced in Friuli, including linden leaf, rhubarb root, currants,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Castello di Nipozzano Riserva shows ripe summer cherries, cedar and tobacco in a super-expressive and enjoyable wine that is great by itself or with red sauce pasta or pizza night.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fuso Primitivo CALX is a much lighter take on this rich classic from Puglia. Bright, crunchy fruit, with cranberry and under-ripe raspberry at the center, are framed in this light to medium weight red. Best... Read More
Tasting Notes: The G.D. Vajra Barolo is a balanced and drinkable Barolo with classic aromas of rose petals, red cherries, and strawberries. The palate is bright with a rich texture, velvety tannins, and tart red fruit flavors.... Read More
Estate History: The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s.Aldo Vajra, after being sent to the family farm due to his involvement in protests and marches in the late 1960's... Read More
Estate History: The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s.Aldo Vajra, after being sent to the family farm due to his involvement in protests and marches in the late 1960's... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gaja Barbaresco 2021 is a powerful, concentrated wine, with aromas of ripe red fruit, tobacco, and subtle oak. On the palate, it reveals richness balanced by finely tuned acidity and polished tannins. Its impressive... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Etna Bianco Idda is crisp and mineral-driven, with vibrant citrus and floral notes. Its freshness is balanced by a subtle richness, offering a layered expression of bright fruit and floral complexity, all framed... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Etna Rosso Idda is vibrant and expressive, with soft tannins and notes of fresh red fruit, spice, and a touch of minerality. Its lively profile is complemented by a smooth texture and a long finish, showcasing... Read More
