Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba, from 100% estate -grown Nebbiolo, displays the virile muscle and power that is a benchmark for quality Barolo from Serralunga. This ready to drink Barolo is loaded... 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: In the glass the first sensation is scents of ripe cherry and plum with balsamic and powdered chocolate in the background. This dense palate has oak hints intertwined with mint, tobacco and red currants. Incredible... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Benanti Pietramarina is a singular wine from an exceptional place, Mt. Etna. Grown from century-old vines on the eastern slopes of Etna, the wine shows lemon peel, petrol and salinity all in the perfect framework... Read More
Tasting Notes: From the esteemed Brea vineyard, considered to be one of the top crus in all of Barolo comes the Brovia Barolo Brea Vigna Ca' Mia. Rich in texture, with elegant tannins and a firm, powerful acidity, this wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Brovia Barolo Rocche di Castiglione is a powerhouse of a wine, ripe and rich, yet layered and complex, with menthol, woodsmoke, red berries and earthy notes. Open and decant for a few hours for maximum impact.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Villa Bucci’s Verdicchio Riserva is widely considered one of the top dozen Italian white wines, albeit one that many have never heard of. The estate benefits from simply magnificent vineyards, planted at varying... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ca' del Bosco - Chardonnay Curtefranca has a bright golden hue in the glass, this powerful white is intensely scented, underscored with a hint of vanilla and a characteristic note of hazelnut. Grapes from... Read More
Estate History: The story of Ca' del Bosco begins in the mid-1960s when, in Erbusco, Franciacorta, Annamaria Clementi Zanella bought a small house on a hill, locally known as Ca' del bosc because it was surrounded by... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Satèn opens with a peppery and floral boquet,with a touch of exotic spice and salty ocean air. and a whiff of salty sea air. Savory on the palate with apple and pear orchard... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color of the Ca' Viola Barolo Caviot is a ruby red with light garnet hues. On the nose an intense bouquet of violets, roses and small red fruits, with a slightly balsamic finish. The palate texture is firm... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cantina del Pino Barbaresco punches way above its weight class (and price point). Aromatics of spring flowers, sage and savory spices roll into a medium body palate loaded with tantilizing red berry notes with... Read More
The Lonardo family has been living in Taurasi since the 18th century where they were small land owners and wine producers and today manage a very low yielding 12 acre vineyard. Interestingly enough Contrade di Taurasi of Enza... Read More