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: 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 Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino Vigna dei Dardi Barbera d'Alba offers an intensely aromatic profile, unveiling a rich tapestry of ripe dark fruits like cherry and blackberry intertwined with intriguing... Read More
Tasting Notes: Any other producer might take these grapes and age them in cask and call it Barolo. But the brothers work differently, and the results are singular and intense. Pine, black cherry and mint all emerge from the glass.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Amorotti Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo isn't a light, simple rosato. This complex wine is more like a very light red, that should be chilled, and showcases the incredible Montepulciano grape in all its glory.... 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
Tasting Notes: Sottobanco is made from 100% Procanico grapes and spends at least 3 days on the skins giving it a beautiful golden hue. Notes of honey crisp apple skin, camomile, and saline are all found in this bottle but are... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Scovero Rosato, from stalwart natural winemaker Andrea Scovero, is a complex rosato of Barbera. Candied cherry and watermelon meet earthy funk for a wine suited as much to a rustic dinner as a hot afternoon.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The L'Antica Quercia Prosecco Ancestrale is organic and biodynamic, with firm bubbles and a pleasing, yeasty character framed against a backdrop of orchard fruit aromas. Perfect as an aperitivo or alongside... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Pèppoli vineyards produce a Chianti Classico that is a blend made from Sangiovese grapes and complementary varieties; Peppoli is recognized and appreciated for the full expression of its fruit. A wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: Bruciato is a rich and pleasurable wine on the nose with notes of sweet spices, toasted coffee, and ripe red berry fruit. The wine is elegant and balanced on the palate with good length and a sophisticated finish.... Read More
Estate History: Nestled in the southern area of Sardegna, Antonella Corda established her own winery in 2010 with vineyards inherited by her grandfather, the Sardinian wine legend Antonio Argiolas. After graduating from the university... Read More
Tasting Notes: The aromas of Nuragus are reminiscent of walking through a fresh garden with aromas of fresh basil, tropical fruits, and straw. When drinking the wine expresses notes of sliced pink lady apple, aloe water, and hints... Read More
Tasting Notes: Without question Ar. Pe. Pe make the most complex Nebbiolo outside of Piemonte. Their Rosso is very approachable with the softness of Langhe Nebbiolo but the structure and depth of La Morra Barolo. Bright cherry,... Read More
Tasting Notes: In this vibrant ruby red Rosso di Montalcino, fragrances of cherries and red berries intertwine with delightful saltiness reminiscent of the Mediterranean. On the palate, it presents a refreshing and straightforward... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Avignonesi Grifi is a beautiful expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects the true Tuscan terrior. Supple red and black currants are present but are intertwined with hints of tobacco, and cinnamon. Warm... Read More
Estate History: The Bastianich Winery, founded in 1997 consists of 40 hectares of vineyards. All of the vines are in the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC area in 2 distinct climatic zones.The wines created at the Bastianich estate showcase... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bellavista Franciacorta Alma Assemblage provides a beautiful, luminous straw-yellow appearance and a delicate, persistent perlage. On the nose, it offers an enveloping bouquet of ripe peaches, green apple, white... Read More
Tasting Notes: Benanti made their reputation on their white wines, and the Benanti Etna Bianco shows that there’s not a dud in the bunch. Racy, lush, and the fruit glides gently into smoky minerality. Complex and delicious.... Read More
Tasting Notes: A great entry into Etna Rosso is the Benanti Etna Rosso: good fruit, silky (yet firm) tannins, and the minerality that Etna is known for. Slightly reticent aromas of red cherry, rosehip, raspberry and minerals.... Read More
