Tasting Notes: The Antonella Corda Vermentino Amphora Ziru uses Amphora clay vessels and extended time of must in contact with the grape skins (up to a month) to add complex flavors and aromas and mellow the natural salinity of... Read More
Tasting Notes: Korem is a complex belnd of several grapes. Bovale Sardo (Graciano) is an underrated grape that has been making a comeback in its native Rioja. Korem blends the low-yielding and deeply-colored Bovale Sardo for aroma... Read More
Tasting Notes:Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the cornerstone of this estate, is all about a single, superior clone of the Sangiovese grape, known as Prugnolo Gentile. Taut, savory fruit and notes of leather and herbs. The palate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico is Iconic Chianti - ripe and lush, with pointed tannins. Evidence of winemaking on Coltibuono's property predates the Roman Empire.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caparsa Chianti Classico is produced from Sangiovese grapes harvested by hand in the vineyards of Caparsa and is mainly matured in cement containers but can also be aged in oak barrels, more or less for a long... Read More
Tasting Notes: Casa d’Ambra’s Ischia Rosso has unique notes of licorice, dark berries, thyme and hints of vanilla. Fuller in body but retains a velvety texture and a rounder tannic mouthfeel. This is a blend of Piedirosso... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cerruti Fol is an white wine produced with Moscato grapes that undergo spontaneous fermentation and maceration for 5 days on the skins, followed by 12 months aging in steel tank and concrete vats. It is not... Read More
Tasting Notes: This floral red, a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot, boasts pretty notes of violets and red fruits, which lead into a dry finish with a touch of soft tannins. Aromatically loaded with ripe cherries, perhaps... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Chionetti Dogliani Briccolero represents the pinnacle of the Dolcetto grape. This deep, ripe red has great structure with a frame of red currants, mocha and wild herbs all blend together seemlessly. The finish... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Claudio Mariotto Timorasso Bricco San Michele comes from a single vineyard of Timorasso near the village of Tortona. Claudio is an expert on the variety, having trained with Walter Massa. His Timorasso is bright... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Colombaio di Cencio Chianti Classico has a lovely ruby 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: Corte Sant’Alda’s Valpolicella Ca’ Fiui marries robust sunny fruit with hillside lift and elegance. Notes of wild berry, sour cherry, and sweet tobacco are buoyed by a delightful minerality. With... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Daniele Ricci Rispetto is from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown on white marl soils of Tortona in Piemonte. The must sits on the skins for a few weeks before aging in steel for six months. It is bottled unfined... Read More
Tasting Notes: After 15 years of working in the wine world, winemaker Davide Xodo finally realized his dream of opening a small winery in the hills south of Vicenzo. His property is just 3.5 hectares, planted with a wide array... Read More
Tasting Notes: Ben Ryé opens with an extraordinarily rich bouquet and outstanding aromas of apricots and candied orange peels. Made from dried Zibbibbo (Muscat of Alexandria or Moscato) grapes, the palate is very fresh... Read More