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: 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: 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: Gaetano’s Rosso di Montalcino expresses the influence of his location in Montalcino where “Galestro”, a stony clay type of soil is commonly found. The estates position west-facing to the Tyrrhenian... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Amarone is a modernly produced style of amarone, and as such showcases very typical characteristics of dried figs, plums, and currents. Thes rich and desiccated fruit notes are coupled with a vibrant... Read More
Tasting Notes: Allegrini Palazzo della Torre is created from grapes grown on their estate in Fumane di Valpolicella, just north of Verona in northeastern Italy. The wine is made using the ripasso method. 70 percent of the grapes... Read More
Tasting Notes: Altre Vie is a collaborative effect between iconic producers Gian Luca Colombo and Frederico Scarzello. The wine expresses notes of red plum, morello cherry, earth,and violets. The 2019 is in an excellent drinking... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ampeleia Ampeleia is the top tier cuvee from the estate and is incredibly expressive of rich dark fruit, wild herbs and wet earth. Bold and powerful ripe red cherry and mint comes from the Cabernet Franc, which... Read More
Tasting Notes: The L'Antica Quercia Prosecco Ancestrale is organic and biodynamic, with firm bubbles and a pleasing, yeasty character framed against a backdrop of orchard fruit aromas. Perfect as an aperitivo or alongside... 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: In the glass the first sensation is scents of ripe cherry and plum with balsamic and powdered chocolate in the background. This dense palate has oak hints intertwined with mint, tobacco and red currants. Incredible... Read More
Tasting Notes: Vespa Bianco is a fine Friuli white obtained from 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Picolit grapes, Vespa Bianco Bastianich is characterised by mineral and citric undertones which go on to evolve into... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color on the Bonavita Rosso (formally known as Faro but they decided to leave the DOC) is lighter than you might expect from a red from Sicilia, resembling a Pinot Noir. But do not let that fool you, the wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: The quintessential La Morra Barolo, first produced in 1985 from grapes from a vineyard planted by Gianfranco Bovio. Elegant and fruity, with soft tannins and a smooth palate with an elegant and persistent, long... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Braida Barbera d'Asti Ai Suma is a unique expression of Barbera made from dried grapes. It has a very intense ruby red color with purple hues. Ample, rich and complex bouquet, with intense notes of wild... Read More
Estate History: Braida’s story is linked to that of Rocchetta Tanaro, a small town in the Monferrato area. They were some vineyards owned by Grandfather Giuseppe, who left them to his son Giacomo, and now they are cultivated... Read More
Tasting Notes: This floral, elegant and very nuanced Barolo is made from certified organic grapes from three communes: Barolo, Monforte d’Alba, and Novello, showcasing a cross section of the south-west portion of Barolo.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Brezza Barolo Sarmassa is a rich, virile Barolo.. Black cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice, mocha, sage and underbrush all soar in this wonderfully deep and expansive wine loaded with character. Estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Burzi Barolo shows high-toned red fruit, menthol and dried herbs on the nose, with a bright acidity, well-placed tannins and an extended finish of roses and mint.
Estate History: Alberto Burzi comes from a family... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Burzi Barolo La Serra - in its inaugural vintage - a single vineyard in the area of La Morra, with vine age from 30 to over 80 years. Well-balanced, bright with blood orange and mint, spice and tobacco, this... Read More
Estate History: The story of Ca' del Bosco begins in the mid-1960s when, in Erbusco, Franciacorta, Annamaria Clementi Zanella bought a small house on a hill, locally known as Ca' del bosc because it was surrounded by... Read More