Tasting Notes: The Rosso from Sesti is 100% Merlot from a small parcel on the estate. Juicy and pliant, this has the allure of right bank Bordeaux, but with a Tuscan flair. Estate History: Giuseppe Maria Giugi Sesti is a true... 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
Tasting Notes: The Ronco del Gnemiz Chardonnay Corrado di Manzano is lush and textured, floral, and elegant, with hints of peach, sweet spices, and custard. Ripe orchard fruits are balanced against well-measured acidity, bringing... Read More