Tasting Notes: The I Vigneri Salvo Foti Etna Rosso Vinupetra is a pure window into how the wines of Mt. Etna were made in the past. A blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, with 10% Grenache and 10% of the local... Read More
Tasting Notes: Arcum is produced in the style of Ripasso superiore with the use of fresh juice and juice from the Amarone to bring complexity and structure. Full-bodied and loaded with notes of dark red and black fruits, cigar... Read More
Estate History: In the region of Piedmont, nestled on the ridge of a hill in the town of Barbaresco is the ancient home and vineyards of La Ca Nova which cover an area of 12 hectares. For Barbaresco production, 10 hectares. Only... Read More
Estate History: In the region of Piedmont, nestled on the ridge of a hill in the town of Barbaresco is the ancient home and vineyards of La Ca Nova which cover an area of 12 hectares. For Barbaresco production, 10 hectares. Only... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Latium Amarone della Valpolicella Campo Leon is an intense and vibrant ruby red in color. A powerful, complex and almost rich aroma, with perceived ethereal hints and notes of ripe red berries and cherry, with... Read More
Estate History: Le Due Terre was founded in 1984 by Silvana Forte and Flavio Basilicata in Prepotto, on the eastern hills of Friuli in northeastern Italy. The name “Le Due Terre” is a tribute to the terroir of this... Read More
Tasting Notes: One of the most notable producers of Boca is Le Piane. They started making wine in 1998 when the Boca wine region was almost completely abandoned. It has been their mission to cultivate and revitalize the region.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Franciacorta Brut Rosé Altéra is made from a cuvée of grapes from two vineyards on the top and the eastern side of a limestone hill: the vineyard on the top has a total exposure, the one... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Manuel Marinacci Barbaresco Rocche Massalupo is is a rarity in Barbaresco, with only 500 cases made, from the tiny Rocche Massalupo MGA in the little known Barbaresco village of San Rocco Seno d’Elvio,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Possibly the dreamiest and most pleasing Grower Rosé Champagne on the market. Hébrart Rosé is a blend of 60% Chardonnay with 40% Pinot Noir, all from the premier cru village of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Grillo Integer from Marco de Bartoli is a skin-contact wine aged in clay amphorae. The wine is unfiltered, with a deep color, and a rich texture with hints of stewed apples, some salinity and a brisk acidity. Estate... Read More
Estate History: Marco Tinessa, after forging a friendship with Frank Cornelissen of Etna fame, decided to create his own label. Growing grapes in Montemarano, long considered the soulful center of Taurasi, he named the estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Marinushof Pinot Noir, which is largely from old vines, has a significantly reduced yield and is intended to reflect the Val Venosta as a good Pinot region. Typical Burgundy aromas (red berries, cherries, almonds),... Read More