Tasting Notes: Fontanafredda Gavi has a straw-yellow color with greenish highlights. Its nose is intense and floral with notes of vanilla, lemon and apples. On the palate, full-bodied and dry with flavors of stone fruit and apple.... Read More
Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... 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: Giovanni Almondo’s Roero-grown Brachetto Fosso della Rosso is a sweet and slightly fizzy red that blooms with purple flowers, sugary ripe strawberries, and juicy pomegranate. Perfect with a chocolatey dessert... Read More
Estate History: Iuli is in the far north of Monferrato, Piemonte, in the town of Montaldo di Cerrina. This tiny town of 92 people counts only one winemaker to their number, town native Fabrizio Iuli. Fabrizio cultivates his vineyards... Read More
Tasting Notes: The La Ghibellina Gavi di Gavi Mainin is characterized by an almost Chablis-like mineral quality, with restrained aromas of flowers, wet stones and citrus. 'Mainìn' is a dialect form of the name Marina;... Read More
Tasting Notes: Black currant, dried plums, Indian tea, blueberry, wet earth and a hint of orange peel on the nose. Full body with bright acidity and lots of intensity but balanced and silky-textured. Estate History The Rivetti... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Olim Bauda Gavi, from 100% Cortese grapes, is a blast of fresh flowers, clean mineral notes and a tantalizingly bright finish of crisp apples. Perfect with a little Prosciutto di Parma DOP.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Poggio di Gavi is a blast of sea air, followed by honeydew melon and a hint of spice on the finish. Incredibly refreshing, this elegant white works great with cured meats, hard cheeses or all by itself.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Giamello’s Nebbiolo expresses notes of darker red and black berries, hints of wood and licorice but elegant with subtle tannins hugging the palate.
Estate History: In Barbaresco, just above the famed Ovello... Read More
Tasting Notes: This is a knockout example of Barbera, sappy and ripe with textbook, lip-smacking acidity. Slightly chilled and served with some prosciutto and you're in business!