Tasting Notes: The Bastianich Plus is a singular white wine from a vineyard of 70 year old Friulano vines. It is ripe and powerful on the nose, showing mature mandarin orange, melon and pear. On the palate it is rich and dense... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cantina della Volta winemaker Christian Bellei is considered one of the masters of Lambrusco and it is evident in this robust yet elegant Lambrusco di Sorbara. Ripe berry fruit is balanced against an earthy charm... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2016 Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Rose delle Casasse is a wine of pure elegance.Spice, flowers and savory herbs meld into the foreground while the fruit plays a secondary role. Less outward than the 2015,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Sesti Brunello di Montalcino is elegant and powerful, with sweet pipe tobacco, cherry and sandlewood on the nose. The palate is explosive with plum and earthy overtones and a long, decadent finish. Estate History:... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Contra' Soarda - Vignasilan has a richness and opulent character that is kept in check by the verve and energy that comes from the volcanic soils. On the explosive nose you find a cavalcade of orchard fruits,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Du Cropio Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore Don Giuva opens with scents of black cherries mixed with clove, wild herbs, and a hint of sage. The palate is firm but silky, with dense, small berries coming into focus,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Perle Brut Rose is fresh and fruity, with wild strawberries, red currants and flowers. Sweet almonds and rich spice notes are supported by a refreshing backbone of acidity.
Estate History: A true pioneer, Giulio... Read More
Tasting Notes: Contessa Rosa is characterized by its soft pink color, this wine features a vibrant bouquet of orange blossom, pomegranate and black plums with hints of nutmeg and basil. The bubbles are fine and persistent and... Read More
Tasting Notes: La Rosa expresses the qualities of the Barolos grown in Serralunga d’Alba at their best, with a marked concession to grace and softness in its flavor and bouquet. On the nose, clear-cut overtones of withered... Read More
Tasting Notes: In essence a declassified Amarone from a cooler vintage, the Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi is typically only produced when the Amarone is not made. A great introduction into Quintarelli wines without the splurge... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Manuel Marinacci Barbaresco Rocche Massalupo is is a rarity in Barbaresco, with only 500 cases made, from the tiny Rocche Massalupo MGA in the little known Barbaresco village of San Rocco Seno d’Elvio,... Read More