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: 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: A particular specialty of the Valle Isarco. Greenish to bright yellow in color. Peaches, apricots, and tones of tangerines on the nose. Very lively, juicy, and sleek on the palate, with a mineral-rich finish.... Read More
Tasting Notes: This expressive Chardonnay is loaded with tropical notes and an alpine freshness. Andriano is a cooperative winery in Trentino, founded in 1893.
Tasting Notes: The Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato is a copper colored expression of Pinot Grigio. Peach and honeycomb on the nose, with a brisk, bright palate of under-ripe strawberry and white pepper. Excellent with antipasti, fresh... Read More
Tasting Notes: This classic white wine has loads of fresh lemon zest, brine, subtle touches of bergamot and a bright finish with mineral tones on the crisp finish.
Tasting Notes: Enoteca Bisson was born in 1978 when Pierluigi Lugano fell in love with the wines of the Ligurian coastline. It takes a heroic effort to cultivate vines on the steep slopes of the Ligurian coastline high above the... Read More
Tasting Notes: On the nose of the Ca' dei Frati Lugana I Frati there are hints of ripe fruit, peaches, yellow apples, rose petals with fresh, herbal notes. Very supple and elegant on the palate.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cantine Olivella Catalanesca del Monte Somma Kata is produced from the obscure Catalanesca variety, and grows at the foot of Mount Somma, nestled in the heart of the Vesuvius national park in Campania. The un-grafted... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castel Juval Pinot Nero Rosato is filled with notes of fresh strawberries and hints of cherry leaves. On the palate the wine is supple, and loaded with flavors of raspberry, strawberries, and hints of black... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castel Juval Riesling Gletscherschliff is an invigorating wine with aromas reminiscent of white peach and grapefruit. On the palate, it presents a delightful combination of succulent and briny flavors.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello di Argiano Sesti Rosato is 100% Sangiovese and shows bright strawberry on the nose, followed by hints of tangy watermelon and a brisk, dry finish. Light in color but full in character, this Rosato is... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello di Argiano Sauvignon Blanc is from vines over 15-years-old with expressions of lemon zest, grapefruit, fresh herbs, and sea-spray.
Estate History: Giuseppe Maria Giugi Sesti is a true Renaissance man.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Verdeca is an indigenous variety of Puglia that screams summer-time. Grown in vineyards just off the sea, you can almost taste the seaside in this vibrant, mineral white. Petraluce refers the light-colored stones... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caves Cooperatives de Donnas Nebbiolo Barmet has a mineral energy balanced perfectly around a core of brambly red berry fruit with a hint of wood smoke and tobacco. Grown organically from 25-30 year old vines,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Pigato grows throughout Liguria, but the best is in the “zona dell’ albenganese”, or the region around and above the coastal town of Albenga. Jancis Robinson’s Wine Grapes book says, “Morphological... Read More
Tasting Notes: Runcu Brüjau is Ligurian dialect for ‘Scarpata Bruciata,’ literally ‘burned escarpment.’ It’s the name of the vineyard and was traditionally an area that always had wildfires in... Read More
Tasting Notes: Salty and electric when young, this bottle can age for 5 years or more to gain a richness and way pear fruit intensity that is unmatched.
Estate History: It’s here, in the tiny village of Vendone, 12 kilometers... Read More
Tasting Notes: The nose is quite effusive with scents of apple blossom, white peach, orchard fruit, and ripe citrus. Fairly full on the palate with a rich texture, the initial flavors of juicy apple and peach give the impression... Read More
Tasting Notes: In the glass it is a delicate straw-yellow color with golden tones. Bright aromas of fig, nutmeg and peach on the nose give way to a medium-body with vibrant citrus fruit and undertones of white pepper. Clean and... Read More