Tasting Notes: For the Bianco di Ampeleia we have recovered an old vineyard near the winery and grafted it with indigenous varieties of the Mediterranean Basin. A field-blend, as according to tradition, mostly of Trebbiano grapes... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Antonella Corda Vermentino Amphora Ziru uses Amphora clay vessels and extended time of must in contact with the grape skins (up to a month) to add complex flavors and aromas and mellow the natural salinity of... Read More
Tasting Notes : The Benvenuto Zibibbo Orange is a skin-contact moscato vinified dry. Super aromatic with a subtle tannic pull, this is perfect with roasted game or funky cheeses. Estate History: Giovanni Benvenuto has revived... Read More
Tasting Notes: Only 2,000 bottles are made of the Calogero Caruana Vino Bianco, a distinct orange wine from Inzolia grapes. Round and soft on the palate with honeysuckle and almond notes, mellow tannins and a hint of bright, peppery... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Daniele Ricci Il Giallo di Costa comes from the estates oldest Timorasso vines, planted in 1986 at the top of a steep hill. The wine sees 90 days of submerged cap maceration, giving it an orange hue and imbibing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Daniele Ricci San Leto Timorasso comes from vines that were planted in 1989 and 1992. San Leto also undergoes three days of maceration without any pump-overs so not to extract any bitterness or less noble elements... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Arcato is an orange, or skin-contact white wine, made from Arneis and Moscato. Moscato grapes used for the blend are left as whole bunches and put in the open fermenters first. Then the Arneis is destemmed... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Franco Terpin Chardonnay is from the oldest vines of the estate, grown on clay soils known locally as Ponka. This skin-contact, or orange, wine is slightly tannic, has notes of honey and dried flowers, and a... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Franco Terpin Jakot (Tokay spelled backwards) is from estate-grown Friuliano grapes. A deep amber in the glass after 10 days of skin-contact, the palate is bright with beeswax, apricot, and a striking mineral... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Franco Terpin Pinot Grigio Ramato Sialis is a bright, deep, amber color. The spicy nose has ginger, sweet spices, and mint. There is a touch of sweetness to offset the mineral and tannic edge that comes from... Read More
Estate History: Franco Terpin founded his estate in San Floriano del Collio of Friuli in 1994. Today the farm stretches across twelve hectares of wine production. Franco grows Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Ribolla Gialla,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Modestu is 100% Moscato Bianco from vines with over 60 years of age. Notes of wildflower, apricot, dried herbs, jasmine and ripe peach are found with a beautiful hint of saline on the finish. This is full-bodied,... 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: The I Cacciagalli Zagreo is a clean, lush and rich wine with fleshy navel orange, ripe apricots, green apple and pear. It’s flinty, toasty and herbal with a silky mouth feel. Made from the native white grape... Read More