Tasting Notes: The Divella Gussago Clo Clo Zero Dossagio Rose, named in honor of Alessandra’s mother, is made from the gentle second press of hand-harvested pinot noir. This zero-zero, brut sparkling rosé is one... Read More
90% Carricante/10% other local varieties. From from three parcels of bush-trained vines over 80 years old on the east face or versante est of Mt. Etna. The farming is organic and all work and harvest by hand. The soils are sandy... Read More
90% Nerello Mascalese/10% other local varieties. Eduardo acquired this half-hectare parcel of 70-plus-year-old vines in the territory of Castiglione, just outside of the Etna zone. It lies on Mt. Portella at 700 meters with a... Read More
Tasting Notes: Elena Fucci has done it again! The creator of some of the best Aglianico-based wines from Basilicata has revealed another layer to this interesting indigenous variety by aging it in Amphora. Rather reserved on the... Read More
Estate History: Emidio Pepe started his estate in Torano Nuovo, Abruzzo in 1964 after learning from his father and grandfather, who both produced wines since 1889. Emidio saw untapped potential for both Montepulciano and Trebbiano... Read More
Estate History: Emidio Pepe started his estate in Torano Nuovo, Abruzzo in 1964 after learning from his father and grandfather, who both produced wines since 1889. Emidio saw untapped potential for both Montepulciano and Trebbiano... Read More
Tasting Notes: Vino Rosso Artigiano is a classic Etna blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappucio and is unusual by the timing of its harvest(s!). A third of the grapes are harvested early, while their acidity is still bracingly... 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: Fermentation for the Fabio Zambolin Costa della Sesia Nebbiolo Vallelonga takes place in stainless steel for over three weeks, followed by aging in old 225 liter barrels for thirteen months. The fermentation is... Read More
Tasting Notes: Located in picturesque Majella National Park, this Fabulas group of friends practices biodynamically. They are Certified Italian Organic, Certified EU Organic, Demeter Certified, Vegan Certified, and Biodiversity... Read More
Tasting Notes: Spinomarino is produced purely from Greco Bianco grapes located in the rocky hills of Gioia, Puglia. It is golden in the glass and expresses aromas of spring flowers and dried honey. Spinomarino drinks with a sleek... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Primitivo Riserva is Fatalone’s flagship Primitivo that has been built to last for years to come. By law, this wine is to see 24 months aging in order to accomplish the very high standards of this region.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fatalone Primitivo Teres is from free-run must before pressing, with a fermentation in contact with the skins for 30 hours almost like for a rose wine, at controlled temperature with native yeasts. It dazzles... Read More
Tasting Notes: This blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay will be certain to please fans of both grapes. It spends six months fermenting in stainless steel and another nine months in bottle before release. This medium bodied... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fattorie Romeo del Castello Etna Rosso Allegracore is bright, polished and easy to enjoy. This pure expression of Etna Rosso has bright cherries, an electic kick from the volcanic soils, and savory, soft tannins.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The bouquet on the Felsina Brut is crisp and delicate, with emphatic floral and fruit notes, along with impressions of Golden Delicious apples and fresh baked bread. The palate is dry, full-flavored, and very well... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Felsina Fontalloro is a pure Sangiovese ‘Super Tuscan’ showing the bright, ripe side of the grape. A dry and harmonious palate is vibrant and savory, marking this as a great value in Tuscan wine.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Felsina Fontalloro is a pure Sangiovese ‘Super Tuscan’ showing the bright, ripe side of the grape. A dry and harmonious palate is vibrant and savory, marking this as a great value in Tuscan wine.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ferrari Trento Brut Giulio Riserva is one of Italy's greatest sparkling wines. Notes of toasted brioche, fresh citrus, pine, and honeycomb.
Estate History: A true pioneer, Giulio Ferrari dreamed of creating... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Feudo Montoni Grillo della Timpa is a straw yellow in color with green reflections. The name has its origins in the Sicilian word, “timpa” meaning strong slope. The nose has strong notes of white... Read More
Tasting Notes: Less thank 2,000 bottles are produced of the Fico Per Filo. This organic-certified red is 100% Sangiovese from the prized Gugliaie vineyard, which is worked according to Biodynamic principals. Bold and structured,... Read More
Tasting Notes:Roddolo is considered a Dolcetto expert and this example, from the exemplary 2016 (just released!) only confirms his mastery of the grape. The signature Dolcetto of the estate from the best vines, this has more... Read More