Estate History: Franco Terpin founded his estate in San Floriano del Collio of Friuli in 1994. Today the farm stretches across twelve hectares of wine production. Franco grows Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Ribolla Gialla,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Franco Terpin Quinto Quarto Bianco Sivi (Sivi is a local term for Pinot Grigio) is from a single vineyard in Monte Calvario and is planted on a soil locally called “Ponka”, clay-filled marl which... Read More
Estate History: Franco Terpin founded his estate in San Floriano del Collio of Friuli in 1994. Today the farm stretches across twelve hectares of wine production. Franco grows Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Ribolla Gialla,... Read More
Estate History: Within the last 5 years, the name Frank Cornelissen has become synonymous with the natural wine movement in Italy. It seems like these days the allocation for his wines is highly anticipated and is almost impossible... Read More
Estate History: Within the last 5 years, the name Frank Cornelissen has become synonymous with the natural wine movement in Italy. It seems like these days the allocation for his wines is highly anticipated and is almost impossible... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Susucaru Rosso is a field blend of local varietals from all of Frank’s vineyards on Mt. Etna. It is 85% Nerello Mascalese with the remainder split between Nerello Capuccio, Alicante Boushet, Minella and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The typically rustic Freisa grapes are more refined and elegant in Frasca's hands. Round tannins and a delicate core of red fruits meld with hints of woodland herbs and a touch of woodsmoke. On the label is... Read More
Tasting Notes: This 100% Grignolino is from 30 year old vines. Brambly and bright, with soaring aromatics that recall small berries, this crunchy red wine is zippy and fun, perfect with antipasti, hard cheeses, red sauce pastas... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frasca Nizza La Veja is the top wine of the estate, from 90 year old Barbera vines. This will make you rethink the potential of the Barbera grape. Deep fruit, incredible complexity, perfect balance of acidity... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo del Comune di Verduno is sourced exclusively from vineyard sites in Verduno. Rivarocca, Pisapola, Campasso, Rocche dell'Olmo and Boscato all add distinct elements into this aromatic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo del Comune di Verduno is sourced exclusively from vineyard sites in Verduno. Rivarocca, Pisapola, Campasso, Rocche dell'Olmo and Boscato all add distinct elements into this aromatic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero is nuanced and complex with orange peel, exotic spices, dried herbs, and red roses all intertwined with cherry and plum fruit notes. The long finish echoes for minutes,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fratelli Negri’s Novaresi Nebbiolo is fine and elegant but nothing close to simple. It expresses notes of smaller red and black berries, cigar box, and turned stone. The wine is greatly balanced with fruit,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fratelli Negri’s Sizzano beautifully expresses complex tertiary notes of tar, leather, tobacco, and earth, while retaining vibrant flavors of dusty cherries and ripe cranberry on the forefront of the palate.... Read More
Tasting Notes:Fratelli Negri UVA Rara is a fun and fresh red with notes of black cherry, and raspberry with underlying tones of wild herbs and a lingering acidity that makes the wine feel almost alive.... Read More
