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
Estate History: Drawing on more than six generations of Veneto winegrowing tradition and an unwavering focus on quality, Marilisa Allegrini carries on the legacy of her father Giovanni, the patriarch of the modern estate and an... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2017 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino is a vibrantly perfumed, exotic, spicy red with wild herbs set against red currants and roses that combine in a tantalizing display of class and power. Silky... 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
Tasting Notes: The 2017 edition of Augusto Cappellano’s cult Barolo is a cavalcade of aromatic red fruits, savory herbs, and white flowers. Impossible to put down, this is one of the most transcendent and beautiful wines... 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 Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolò is the flagship wine of the estate. Intense red color with hints of garnet. Deeply sophisticated and showcasing its full pedigree in terms of both the bouquet... Read More
Tasting Notes: The first vintage of Ciavolich Fosso Cancelli was in 2007 and was born from the strong desire to make a great artisanal and traditional Montepulciano wine. This wine reflects the ancient soul of the winery and restores... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Colombaio di Cencio Chianti Classico Riserva has a deep red color, intense aromatic notes of red fruits, cherries and currants stand out in the nose, with floral scents of violet and vanilla in the background.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Small red and black ripe berries (raspberry, blackberry, wild cherry and sour cherry), of slightly unripe red apple and quince, flowery with spicy notes, notably candied orange peel, with a light scent of almond.... Read More
Tasting Notes: This Taurasi is brilliant ruby red with garnet reflections, fragrant perfumes of maraschino cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla and anise. The taste is full and balanced with sweet and soft tannins that confer... Read More
Tasting Notes:Roddolo is considered a Dolcetto expert and this example, from the exemplary 2016 (just released!) only confirms his mastery of the grape. The signature Dolcetto of the estate from the best vines, this has more... Read More
Tasting Notes: This is an elegant take on Amarone by Giovanni Ederle that has all the traditional rich and extracted flavors. Warm and enveloping, soft tannins, fruit that is still very crunchy, well-presented freshness and good... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a wine without peer. Simply put, this is as graceful and lifted, ethereal and magical, as Amarone gets. Profoundly deep and layered, yet retainaing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a wine without peer. Simply put, this is as graceful and lifted, ethereal and magical, as Amarone gets. Profoundly deep and layered, yet retainaing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Rosso Ca'del Merlo is a blend of 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon witht the rest made up of a field blend of Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Croatina, Sangiovese all from a single... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Rosso Ca'del Merlo is a blend of 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon witht the rest made up of a field blend of Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Croatina, Sangiovese all from a single... Read More
Tasting Notes: This blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara is the quintessential expression of a Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC. With notes of toasted hazelnuts, cranberries, and a hint of spice, this wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: This blend of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, and Molinara is the quintessential expression of a Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC. With notes of toasted hazelnuts, cranberries, and a hint of spice, this wine... Read More
Tasting Notes:The Guido Porro Barolo Vigna Rionda in only its second vintage from these young vines, shows the textual elegance that is a hallmark of this fabled vineyard site. Incredible finesse and concentration of fruit fill... Read More
