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: 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: 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
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: 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 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 Alessandro Viola Sinfonia Rosso is composed of 100% Nerello Mascalese from the clay rich soils of Alcamo and aged in old oak casks. Quite aromatically expressive with notes of pepper, balsamic, and forest floor... Read More
Tasting Notes: Rosso Arcaico is a blend of both Aleatico and Grechetto Rosso fermented spontaneously in terracotta. Notes of tart crunchy cranberries, black licorice, and thyme. Elegant in body but still full in flavor Rosso Arcaico... 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
Estate History: Nestled in the southern area of Sardegna, Antonella Corda established her own winery in 2010 with vineyards inherited by her grandfather, the Sardinian wine legend Antonio Argiolas. After graduating from the university... Read More
Tasting Notes: Without question Ar. Pe. Pe make the most complex Nebbiolo outside of Piemonte. Their Rosso is very approachable with the softness of Langhe Nebbiolo but the structure and depth of La Morra Barolo. Bright cherry,... 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: Produced from Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot, Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso is medium-bodied, offering balanced acidity and soft tannins, making it more approachable than the intensely rich and powerfully tannic... Read More
Tasting Notes: Wild cherries preserved in spirit, chocolate, violets, vanilla and exotic spices. Aged 20 months in French oak barriques, this rich red is full bodied and round, perfectly balanced with vibrant, velvety tannins.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Avignonesi Grifi is a beautiful expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects the true Tuscan terrior. Supple red and black currants are present but are intertwined with hints of tobacco, and cinnamon. Warm... Read More
Tasting Notes: Mario and Gabriele’s six hectares of vines are cultivated on steep, terraced hillsides and are rooted into a variety of sandy and chalky soils. The Langhe Nebbiolo Sori del Mattino are from 20-year-old vines... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Baglio di Grisi Grillo is produced with 100% Grillo grapes. It's a fruity and fresh wine with good acidity given by the area production and its altitude in the mouth, it is intense, harmonious with a pleasant... Read More
Tasting Notes: The most typical white wine in Friuli, the northernmost region of Italy, Friulano is an indigenous grape variety that has been grown in the area for hundreds of years. Bastianich Friulano is produced in the Colli... Read More
Tasting Notes: A great entry into Etna Rosso is the Benanti Etna Rosso: good fruit, silky (yet firm) tannins, and the minerality that Etna is known for. Slightly reticent aromas of red cherry, rosehip, raspberry and minerals.... Read More
