Tasting Notes: Anselma’s Barolo is a reflection of its surroundings, expressing notes of dried roses, black truffle, licorice and black olives. It is well-balanced between herbal and earth tones and ripe red fruits. It also... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bastianich Plus is a singular white wine from a vineyard of 70 year old Friulano vines. It is ripe and powerful on the nose, showing mature mandarin orange, melon and pear. On the palate it is rich and dense... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bosco Agostino Barolo Neirane comes from vines planted from the cooler, higher altiture vineyard of the same name in Verduno. This elegant Barolo is lifted and exotic with spice notes, pomegrante and savory... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cantina della Volta winemaker Christian Bellei is considered one of the masters of Lambrusco and it is evident in this robust yet elegant Lambrusco di Sorbara. Ripe berry fruit is balanced against an earthy charm... Read More
Tasting Notes: Made in the Metodo Classico, the Cantina della Volta Lambrusco di Sorbara Rosato is elegant in style and laced with finer bubbles, complete with notes of rose petal and fresh strawberries. The finish is lively with... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2016 Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Rose delle Casasse is a wine of pure elegance.Spice, flowers and savory herbs meld into the foreground while the fruit plays a secondary role. Less outward than the 2015,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Sesti Brunello di Montalcino is elegant and powerful, with sweet pipe tobacco, cherry and sandlewood on the nose. The palate is explosive with plum and earthy overtones and a long, decadent finish. Estate History:... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Contra' Soarda - Vignasilan has a richness and opulent character that is kept in check by the verve and energy that comes from the volcanic soils. On the explosive nose you find a cavalcade of orchard fruits,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Perle Brut Rose is fresh and fruity, with wild strawberries, red currants and flowers. Sweet almonds and rich spice notes are supported by a refreshing backbone of acidity.
Estate History: A true pioneer, Giulio... 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
Tasting Notes: Contessa Rosa is characterized by its soft pink color, this wine features a vibrant bouquet of orange blossom, pomegranate and black plums with hints of nutmeg and basil. The bubbles are fine and persistent and... Read More
Tasting Notes:MGA Fontanafredda is a single-vineyard within the greater cru site of the Fontanafredda estate, itself demarcated as an MGA. Notes of red berry fruits and violets with tight, but silky tannins. The finish of red... Read More
Tasting Notes: La Rosa expresses the qualities of the Barolos grown in Serralunga d’Alba at their best, with a marked concession to grace and softness in its flavor and bouquet. On the nose, clear-cut overtones of withered... Read More
Tasting Notes: In essence a declassified Amarone from a cooler vintage, the Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi is typically only produced when the Amarone is not made. A great introduction into Quintarelli wines without the splurge... Read More
Tasting Notes: Njuro Terre Siciliane Rosso is produced exclusively from the Perricone grape, also known in local dialect as “njuro cane” (the black dog). The wine is inky black, spicy and earthy with good grip from... Read More