Estate History: The Bisol family, whose historic winery is in Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene, manages 308 acres of vineyards in the DOCG area, spread over 35 plots in premier locations. The feather in their cap is their seven... Read More
Tasting Notes: Supple and bright, the Chiara Condello Romagna Sangiovese Predappio is a versatile, balanced red wine from a rising star in Emilia-Romanga. Even though the laws of the DOC state that 95% Sangiovese is required,... Read More
Tasting Notes: On a global scale, pre-phylloxera vines are exceedingly rare. At the turn of the nineteenth century, the phylloxera louse made its way from America to Europe’s vineyards, devastating vast swaths of vineyards... Read More
Tasting Notes: With her Jungimmune Bianco, winemaker Sonia Gambino has crafted one of Etna’s most unique field blends. This is a selection of old Grecanico Dorato, Minnella, Albanella and Moscatella vines, all sourced from... Read More
Estate History: Francesco Mulinari, although not from Montalcino or a family of winemakers, decided to take the 1 hectare of land his father had purchased for family picnics, and after discovering vines, become one. The vineyard,... Read More
Tasting Notes: This wine is the closest Campi Taurasini gets to being Taurasi. The single vineyard cru of Satyricon stradles the zone of Taurasi, and is an incredible example of the power and finess that can be obtained through... Read More
Estate History: Marco Tinessa, after forging a friendship with Frank Cornelissen of Etna fame, decided to create his own label. Growing grapes in Montemarano, long considered the soulful center of Taurasi, he named the estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Marinushof Pinot Noir, which is largely from old vines, has a significantly reduced yield and is intended to reflect the Val Venosta as a good Pinot region. Typical Burgundy aromas (red berries, cherries, almonds),... Read More