Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Barbaresco Recta Pete comes from the Starderi and Roncaglie crus, two of the finest in Barbaresco. Reticent at first, an hour open and aromas of dried citrus, chestnuts, leather and sweet pipe tobacco... Read More
Tasting Notes: Contessa Rosa is characterized by its soft pink color, this wine features a vibrant bouquet of orange blossom, pomegranate and black plums with hints of nutmeg and basil. The bubbles are fine and persistent and... Read More
Tasting Notes: Nebbiolo grapes for Coste Rubìn are sourced from the Treiso and Neive communes of Barbaresco. The color is a bright ruby-red with garnet highlights. On the nose ripe plums, blueberries and violets merge harmoniously... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba, from 100% estate -grown Nebbiolo, displays the virile muscle and power that is a benchmark for quality Barolo from Serralunga. This ready to drink Barolo is loaded... Read More
Tasting Notes: Aromas recall tart black cherries, leather, fresh-cut vanilla bean and oak on the Fontodi Chianti Classico. The palate is so well-crafted with a silky ball of tannins surrounded by layers of blue and red fruit and... Read More
Tasting Notes: Succulent cherries and berries, piquant minerals and herbs, and kisses of loam and pressed wildflowers jump from a glass of Fontodi Filetta. Bright acidity propels this intense wine, yet its fine-grained tannins... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Franco Terpin Pinot Grigio Ramato Sialis is a bright, deep, amber color. The spicy nose has ginger, sweet spices, and mint. There is a touch of sweetness to offset the mineral and tannic edge that comes from... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fratelli Negri’s Novaresi Nebbiolo is fine and elegant but nothing close to simple. It expresses notes of smaller red and black berries, cigar box, and turned stone. The wine is greatly balanced with fruit,... 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: 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
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: This Timorasso receives some serious treatment; with an extended spontaneous fermentation in concrete, long-aging in stainless steel, and another period resting in bottle, this wine brims with power, complexity,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Era Ora is the first white wine produced by Borgogno in over 250 years of winemaking. This wine is made from young Riesling vines nestling among the hills in the Langhe which allow the grapes to retain their freshness... Read More
Tasting Notes: This is an elegant take on Amarone by Giovanni Ederle that has all the traditional rich and extracted flavors. Warm and enveloping, soft tannins, fruit that is still very crunchy, well-presented freshness and good... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufaia is Named after the truffle fields Giulia's grandfather planted on the property before her father replaced them with vineyards. Structured and elegant, with rose petal, hints... Read More
Tasting Notes: From the most lauded vineyard site, San Lorenzo, this darkly brooding and elegant wine needs the most time to come around, but when it does, it's sure to make an impression. San Lorenzo is located closest to... Read More
Tasting Notes: With her Jungimmune Bianco, winemaker Sonia Gambino has crafted one of Etna’s most unique field blends. This is a selection of old Grecanico Dorato, Minnella, Albanella and Moscatella vines, all sourced from... Read More
Tasting Notes: With her Jungimmune Bianco, winemaker Sonia Gambino has crafted one of Etna’s most unique field blends. This is a selection of old Grecanico Dorato, Minnella, Albanella and Moscatella vines, all sourced from... Read More
Tasting Notes:I Pentri’s Falanghina is fuller in body and rounded in texture. Notes of apricot, crushed flowers, baking spice, and raw honey can be found and the finish is bright, savory and dry.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Vigneri Salvo Foti Etna Bianco Vigna di Milo is from Carricante grown on sandy, rocky soils high on Mt. Etna in Sicily. Apricots, thyme and a mineral, mouth-watering acidity create a balance on the palate... Read More