Tasting Notes: The Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Albesani is from the famed vineyard, elegant and powerful, with a grace and tension only found in world class wines.
Estate History: Cantino del Pino is a micro-estate run until recently... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gallina vineyard produces lighter, more etheral wines and this is no exception. Bright fruit, soft tannins and a pleasant acidity coarse through the wine. Mint, sweet pipe tobacco and woodland berries all cascade... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cantina del Pino, named for the giant Pine tree on the estate, was part of the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative until owner Renato Vacca decided to start making wine under his own label in the late 1990’s.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cantina della Volta winemaker Christian Bellei is considered one of the masters of Lambrusco and it is evident in this robust yet elegant Lambrusco di Sorbara. Ripe berry fruit is balanced against an earthy charm... Read More
Tasting Notes: Made in the Metodo Classico, the Cantina della Volta Lambrusco di Sorbara Rosato is elegant in style and laced with finer bubbles, complete with notes of rose petal and fresh strawberries. The finish is lively with... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cantina Giardino Vino Rosato Frizzante is a blend of Aglianico, Primitivo, Piedirosso, and Coda di Volpe. Ripe strawberries and spice notes mingle with a hint of sea spray. The Aglianico is from 50 year old... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cantina Maugeri’s Etna Bianco Superiore Contrada Volpare boasts notes of lemon rind, sea salt, ginger and straw along with subtle hints of smoke.
Estate History: Positioned on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cantina Maugeri’s Frontebosco comes from eastern facing slopes on Etna in Milo and carries the intense aromas and flavors from the single vineyard site. Deep and complex with intense aromas and flavors of... Read More
Tasting Notes: With a transparent and light salmon hue, the Cantina Maugeri Etna Rosato Contrada Volpane boasts a vibrant and subtle aroma. Notes of wild strawberries, along with the citrusy essence of mandarin and the aromatic... Read More
Tasting Notes: Greco di Tufo, along with neighboring Fiano di Avellino, is considered one of the best white wine appellations in southern Italy. Named for both the volcanic tuff which marks its vineyards’ soil and the appellation’s... 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: The Cantina Lonardo Taurasi Vigne d'Alto is wild and deep, with eathy aromas and vibrant acidity. This will age but is in a great spot at the moment. Grill up a steak and enjoy. Estate History: The Lonardo family... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cantine Olivella Catalanesca del Monte Somma Kata is produced from the obscure Catalanesca variety, and grows at the foot of Mount Somma, nestled in the heart of the Vesuvius national park in Campania. The un-grafted... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caparsa Chianti Classico is produced from Sangiovese grapes harvested by hand in the vineyards of Caparsa and is mainly matured in cement containers but can also be aged in oak barrels, more or less for a long... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Chianti Classico Riserva Caparsino is the result of the amazing terroir of Radda. 450 meters of elevation and soils composed of Alberese, Galestro, clay, and sand create the perfect conditions for growing Sangiovese.... Read More
Tasting Notes: From vineyards of the same name, Doccio a Matteo is a throwback to Chianti as it once was made, with Sangiovese making up the lion's share, and small amounts of the dark skinned Colorino and a touch of the white... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cappellano Barolo Chinato is a unique after-dinner wine made from steeping Barolo with s secretive blend of aromatics and botanicals. Spicy, Christmas spice flavors mingle with the tension of a world class Barolo.... Read More