Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein starts with a super-expressive nose loaded with black cherry, sage and pepper, then moves into a mélange of fruit notes from wild berries, blueberry and hints of citrus. This... Read More
Tasting Notes: Allegrini Palazzo della Torre is created from grapes grown on their estate in Fumane di Valpolicella, just north of Verona in northeastern Italy. The wine is made using the ripasso method. 70 percent of the grapes... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Valpolicella is a well-structured wine, with a soft, long and persistent finish. Brilliant ruby red in color, with a pleasant scent of wild berries. Dry and velvety on the palate, it is characterized... Read More
Tasting Notes: Ampeleia Unlitro is bright and fresh, with fresh herbs and bing cherries dominating the nose. Medium-bodied, this would be a perfect wine to drink with a slight chill. The varieties were harvested and vinified separately.... 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: Elegant and spicy on the nose, with a fresh, round palate. Spices and black pepper emerge from the balanced acidity and elegant structure. Very long and delicate. Estate History: The Bastianich Winery, founded in... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ca' Maiol Giome is a bold, ripe blend of Groppello, Marzemino, Barbera, and Sangiovese. Berries and exotic spices mingle with a hint of tobacco in this unique wine from near Lake Garda. Try with roasted... Read More
Tasting Notes: The intense nose of Cala Cala is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. Wild herbs and a hint of volatile acidity in the background contribute to the complexity. The palate is vibrant but quite... Read More
The Lonardo family has been living in Taurasi since the 18th century where they were small land owners and wine producers and today manage a very low yielding 12 acre vineyard. Interestingly enough Contrade di Taurasi of Enza... Read More
Tasting Notes: Praja’ is the Sardinian word for the Italian ‘spiaggia’, or ‘beach’, which is one of the many places you can enjoy this wine. It’s the kind of light red wine that takes well to... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Certosa di Belriguardo Chianti Mama is bright, fresh, and easy drinking with bright red roses on the nose and a cherry and earthy palate.
Estate History: Wine has always been one of the passions of Gianna Nannini... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Col di Venti Barbera d'Asti Petraia represents its terroir and varietal character from the intriguing fresh red fruit nose, jammy with notes of rhubarb and hints of wild flower, to the soft gratifying palate.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Du Cropio Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore Don Giuva opens with scents of black cherries mixed with clove, wild herbs, and a hint of sage. The palate is firm but silky, with dense, small berries coming into focus,... Read More