Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Amarone is a modernly produced style of amarone, and as such showcases very typical characteristics of dried figs, plums, and currents. Thes rich and desiccated fruit notes are coupled with a vibrant... Read More
Estate History: Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. The winery was founded in 1938 by Antonio Argiolas and was the first on the island to pursue quality... Read More
Tasting Notes: In the glass the first sensation is scents of ripe cherry and plum with balsamic and powdered chocolate in the background. This dense palate has oak hints intertwined with mint, tobacco and red currants. Incredible... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Brezza Barolo Sarmassa is a rich, virile Barolo.. Black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, mocha, sage and underbrush all soar in this wonderfully deep and expansive wine loaded with character. Estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ca La Bionda Amarone della Valpolicella Ravazzol is a terroir-driven and very extroverted expression of Amarone, showing classic notes of dried roses and incense before expanding into notes of bright cherry... Read More
Estate History: The story of Ca' del Bosco begins in the mid-1960s when, in Erbusco, Franciacorta, Annamaria Clementi Zanella bought a small house on a hill, locally known as Ca' del bosc because it was surrounded by... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2016 Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Rose delle Casasse is a wine of pure elegance.Spice, flowers and savory herbs meld into the foreground while the fruit plays a secondary role. Less outward than the 2015,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Barbaresco Tre Stelle from Cascina delle Rose shows classic, elegant Barbaresco aromatic notes of orange peel, spice, mint, and roses. Rich, racy and supple, this gorgeous wine is ready to drink now or hold... 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 Chiussuma Carema, is pure Nebbiolo, the product of a strenuous mountain viticulture conducted on high slopes that cannot be mechanized. This is a traditional interpretation of the classic Carema Nebbiolo but... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cupano Rosso di Montalcino is pure Sangiovese, fermented in steel with frequent pump-over, and aged for at least 18 months in barrique. Bottled without filtration 2 years after harvest, this ethereal Rosso... 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