Tasting Notes: The Amorotti Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is a aromatic and deeply flavored red from Abruzzo. Purple fruit, smoke, iron and a touch of wild herbs spread across the palate on this vibrant wine from new star producer... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Amorotti Trebbiano d'Abruzzo has the depth and textual elegance of high quality Trebbiano, showcasing the dedication and care that comes from their natural approach to making wine. Pear, ripe peach and mountain... Read More
Tasting Notes: Matarocchio 2017 is rich with an intense color. Its nose offers aromas of juniper, bay leaves, Morello cherries and licorice. Despite vintage forecasts, this wine is not overly opulent: no overripe notes, rather... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2021 vintage of Tignanello will be remembered for a long slow-paced season: a vintage that promises power and finesse. This legendary Super Tuscan is loaded with spice elements; blood orange, mint and mocha... Read More
Tasting Notes: Intenso is 100% Sangiovese from some of the highest elevations in Umbria. Notes of tart cherry and wild basil are found but the wine expresses a freshness and brightness with a cleansing acidity.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Bruna Grimaldi's Camilla Barolo offers a complex profile characterized by notes of crushed berries, walnuts, and chocolate, which transition seamlessly into a medium to full-bodied palate. Rounded, juicy tannins... Read More
Tasting Notes: Antonio Caravaglio has grown his Malvasia organically since the 90’s. This white grape is native to Sicilia and here on the volcanic soils in the Malfa district on the island of Salina, takes on a unique clean... Read More
Tasting Notes: Bright red with an intriguing nose of bergamot, wild violet, cherry and morello cherry. On the palate it is supple yet intense and succulent. The finish is one of great balance, clear, savory and long. Can be enjoyed... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fresh, vibrant and supple, Dante Barbera d’Asti is excellent with antipasti, firm cheeses, red sauce pasta, pizza or steak. The palate is bright with red berries and balanced with a refreshing smack of acidity.... Read More
Estate History: Beppe Rinaldi took over the estate in 1983 from his father Guiseppe and slowly became noticed as one of the great old-school 'Barolistas' of the Langhe. After his passing in 2018, his daughter Marta took... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color is a clear bright golden yellow. This exotic white opens with complex fruity aromas of ripe apricot, orange zest, dry fruit and marzipan, and a lingering hint of rose and cinnamon. The palate is inviting... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color is an intense brilliant straw yellow. Multi-layered with aromas of ripe apricot and yellow apple, exotic with green mango and light honey notes in the background. The palate is powerful, dry, mineral,... Read More
Tasting Notes: On these deep, gravelly dolomite chalk soils, a type of delicate Sauvignon Blanc develops that is reminiscent of elderflowers, gooseberries and exotic fruits. On the palate it is balanced and juicy. The lively acidity... Read More
Tasting Notes: From vines are between 60 and 90 years old. Old vines produce inherently lower and therefore higher quality yields. Traditionally, Sonntaler is an assemblage of different Schiava varieties with a large share of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Leonardo Bussoletti Grechetto Colle Ozio uses the Grechetto di Todi and Grechetto di Orvieto biotypes in a 50/50 blend. Lush and elegant, this crisp, medium-bodied white wine is fresh and savory, with pear,... Read More
Tasting Notes: From former snowboarding champ Olek Bondonio comes this delectable old-vine Barbera. He uses minimal intervention in the cellar, prefering to let the grape speak for itself. This wine blooms with blue plum, blackberry,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Poggio di Gavi is a blast of sea air, followed by honeydew melon and a hint of spice on the finish. Incredibly refreshing, this elegant white works great with cured meats, hard cheeses or all by itself.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Scarzello Langhe Nebbiolo has delicate floral and fruit aromas on the nose, particularly of small forest berries, and a spiciness that increases with age. On the palate, the wine is dry and concise, with good... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Serafini & Vidotto Phigaia is bright red and rich in fruity notes of Amarena cherries, sour cherries and black currants, followed by elegant herbal nuances and fried pepper as well as coffee, vanilla bean and... Read More
Tasting Notes: From the benchmark Tenuta San Guido estate comes Le Difese, an incerdible introduction to the wines. Known for creating the first Super Tuscan wine in Sassicaia, Le Difese has been made since 2002. Smooth, elegant... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2021 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia shows the elegance of this nearly perfect vintage. Cooler than previous years, with just the right amount of rain at just the right time made the 2021 one of the best years in... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Teularju Barbagia Rosso is 100% Cannonau from steep hills and high-elevation. Juicy and elegant, expressing notes of cranberries, cherry flesh and underripe strawberries. The finish is bright and laser sharp.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Per Una Volta #1 is an ancestrale method Rosato produced from a blend of Aglianico, Barbera, and Olivella. This fresh and bright frizzante is the perfect companion to both seafood dishes or pork belly.... Read More
