Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein starts with a super-expressive nose loaded with black cherry, sage and pepper, then moves into a mélange of fruit notes from wild berries, blueberry and hints of citrus. This... Read More
Tasting Notes: The aromatic Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Nero is one of the best that Italy has to offer. Vibrant and soft, with supple light fruit tones of under ripe cherry and blackberry that showcase the mountain-fruit profile... Read More
Tasting Notes: A particular specialty of the Valle Isarco. Greenish to bright yellow in color. Peaches, apricots, and tones of tangerines on the nose. Very lively, juicy, and sleek on the palate, with a mineral-rich finish.... 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: A white wine with a straw-yellow color with golden nuances. Elegant and intense aromas, with fruity and floral notes: tropical and citrus fruits and orange blossoms. The palate is freshly elegant and persistent,... Read More
Tasting Notes: 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc from a massal selection of the prince’s original clonal material. It was said the prince tore up his vines when he retired in 1995, but four rows of Cabernet... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Divella Gussago Blanc de Blancs is bright and thirst quenching, a 100% Chardonnay Franciacorta enchants with invigorating acidity and a clean, mineral-driven finish. Aged 33 months on the lees, it offers richness... Read More
Tasting Notes: Deeply hued and vibrant, this Pinot Noir rosé bursts with wild strawberry and ripe red fruit. Balanced by a lightly oxidative edge, its 54 months on the lees make it an exquisite companion to grilled seafood,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Laboro Disobedient is in fact a declassified Barolo Riserva, aged in large, old, Slavonian oak barrels for five and a half years. Bureaucratic red-tape and a series of miscommunications... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Laboro Disobedient is in fact a declassified Barolo Riserva, aged in large, old, Slavonian oak barrels for five and a half years. Bureaucratic red-tape and a series of miscommunications... 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: The Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Fieramonte has imposing structure and depth. The wine is a beautifully bright, intense and compact ruby color, with very lively highlights. The nose opens slowly,... Read More
Estate History: Drawing on more than six generations of Veneto winegrowing tradition and an unwavering focus on quality, Marilisa Allegrini carries on the legacy of her father Giovanni, the patriarch of the modern estate and an... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Valpolicella is a well-structured wine, with a soft, long and persistent finish. Brilliant ruby red in color, with a pleasant scent of wild berries. Dry and velvety on the palate, it is characterized... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alois Lageder 'Lowengang' Chardonnay is a stunning example of the potential for burgundian varietals in the Alto Adige. This biodynamically farmed and Demeter certified vineyard expresses itself in a... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alois Lageder Schiava is a very light, pale red in the glass. Under-ripe strawberries and spice notes of white pepper jump from the glass. A gentle hint of tannins and an earthy pull on the palate mark this... Read More
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: The Amorotti Trebbiano d'Abruzzo has the depth and textual elegance of high quality Trebbiano, showcasing the dedication and care that comes from their natural approach to making wine. Pear, ripe peach and mountain... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Andrea Oberto Barolo presents an intense, bright garnet-red color and a fragrant bouquet of ripe cherries, violets, and subtle notes of leather, tar, and graphite that evolve over time. On the palate, the wine... Read More
