Tasting Notes: Korem is a complex belnd of several grapes. Bovale Sardo (Graciano) is an underrated grape that has been making a comeback in its native Rioja. Korem blends the low-yielding and deeply-colored Bovale Sardo for aroma... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Laboro Disobedient is in fact a declassified Barolo Riserva, aged in large, old, Slavonian oak barrels for five and a half years. Bureaucratic red-tape and a series of miscommunications... Read More
Tasting Notes: This elegant Cannonau di Sardegna offers a complex array of aromas and flavors, including bright red cherry, wild raspberry, and ripe blackberry, complemented by delicate floral notes of rose and violet. Subtle... 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 Avignonesi Desiderio is 100% Merrlot. Cherry and plum jam notes jump from the glass and fade to hints of black tea, rhubarb, and graphite, with final touches of cardamom. On the palate it is enveloping and deep,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Poggetto di Sopra has a brilliant scarlet red colour of medium intensity. The rich bouquet opens with small red fruits, raspberry and wild strawberry, floral notes of violet and bramble with a long lasting balsamic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Barberani Lago di Corbara Villa Monticelli shows a fully resolved, complex, yet lively palate. Cherries and herbs on the savory nose lead into a palate with great mineral presence to balance the ripe wild berry,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cantina del Pino Barbaresco punches way above its weight class (and price point). Aromatics of spring flowers, sage and savory spices roll into a medium body palate loaded with tantilizing red berry notes with... 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: 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: 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 Carranco Villa dei Baroni Etna Rosso expresses the volcanic personality of its homeland, an intense minerality and acidity, and a very elegant finish with light, silky and savory tannins, accompanied by intense... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva shows vivid aromas and flavors of bright red cherry, dried strawberry, and subtle notes of crushed stone and iron ore minerality. The palate is structured yet smooth,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The ‘San Nicolo’ vineyard is roughly half-a-hectare, and was originally owned by Angelina Biondi, the great aunt of Ciro. She was a fantastic person, died at the age of 99, with a great sense of humor... Read More
Tasting Notes: This elegant Rosso di Montalcino captures the essence of the Tuscan countryside with a vibrant bouquet of wild strawberries, crushed raspberries, and sun-warmed herbs. On the palate, the wine is bright and remarkably... Read More
Tasting Notes: Boffa’s La Morra Barolo is an excellent choice for a weekday dinner, offering accessibility and a charming fruit-forward profile. Delicate undertones of rose petal and eucalyptus complement its smooth, well-integrated... Read More
This box has three benchmark wines from southern Italy. Nero D'Avola a native Grape from Sicily, Primitivo Torcicoda First apulian wine that got into Wine Spectator's Top 100, and Vermentino grape from Sardegna as a fresh... Read More
Tasting Notes: Vino Rosso Kaos is experimental winemaker Davide Bentivegna’s more traditional take on an Etna Rosso. After a fifteen-day spontaneous fermentation, this blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappucio spends... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Feudo Montoni Vrucara presents a bright ruby-red color and an intense, complex bouquet of red plum, dark berries, and cherry, harmonized with intriguing notes of rose petal, vanilla, balsamic, eucalyptus, and... Read More
