Tasting Notes: The Alois Lageder 'Lowengang' Chardonnay is a stunning example of the potential for burgundian varietals in the Alto Adige. This biodynamically farmed and Demeter certified vineyard expresses itself in a... 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
Tasting Notes: The Dislivelli Rosso di Valtellina is from Nebbiolo sourced from a single hectare of vines, organically farmed, and located in the Sassella cru of the Valtellina in Lombardia. The vineyard is pitched at 30 degrees... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Barbaresco Starderi bursts with blood orange, cedar and red berries. Tannins are firm and well-integrated, this is a very pure and potent expression of Nebbiolo. Estate History: David Fletcher is an... Read More
The Girolamo Russo estate was founded in 2005 by Giuseppe Russo, in memory of his late father.
Their vineyards are planted 650-780 meters above sea level on the ancient lava flows of Mount Etna in Sicily. Ranging in age from 60-100... Read More
Tasting Notes: Il Sasso is an organic take on Amarone from Valpolicella. Ripe, condensed berries and sweet pipe tobacco jump from the glass. Some bell pepper notes then come through to add balance to the fruit. The palate has... Read More
Tasting Notes: Pario is produced with hand-selected grapes and in an apassimento style similar to Ripasso. The wine reflects notes of black figs, bay leaf, dark chocolate and tobacco.
Estate History: L'Arco Founder and winemaker... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2020 Olek Bondonio Barbaresco Roncagliette is supple and nuanced with hints of licorice, red roses and wet earth. The palate has red berries framed by a bright acidity with tobacco and a touch of mint on the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Olek Bondonio Barbaresco Starderi is well balanced with dried herbs, sweet pipe tobacco and cherries all melding together beautifully. Sourced from a small parcel of forty year old vines planted in the Starderi... Read More
Tasting Notes: This skin-contact 'orange' wine is from old vine Trebbiano Spoletino. It spends 35 days on its skins after pressing, followed by 210 additional days on the gross lees, resulting in a deep amber color, tannic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Tenuta di Carleone Uno is the flagship wine of the estate produced from the best Sangiovese grapes. It sees 18 months of aging in a mix of tonneaux barrels (about 10% new), cement, and stainless steel. The wine... Read More