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 Caparsa Chianti Classico is produced from Sangiovese grapes harvested by hand in the vineyards of Caparsa and is mainly matured in cement containers but can also be aged in oak barrels, more or less for a long... Read More
Tasting Notes: The aromatic profile of the Podere Concori Melograno is clear-cut, intriguing, lively and expressive, red wild berries, black cherry and pepper as well as hints of the aromatic herbs found in the vineyards. The... Read More
Tasting Notes: Tenuta di Renieri is located in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga. Their Chianti Classico is bright with ripe cherry and berries, with pleasant spicy notes and hints of aromatic herbs. The fruit is well-balanced... 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: From the beautiful Le Coste cru in Santo Stefano in Roero are these unique sandy soils where 35-year-old Nebbiolo vines are planted. After the grapes are hand selected, maceration and fermentation take place with... Read More
Tasting Notes: Allegrini Palazzo della Torre is created from grapes grown on their estate in Fumane di Valpolicella, just north of Verona in northeastern Italy. The wine is made using the ripasso method. 70 percent of the grapes... 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 Andrea Scovero Barbera d'Asti Ciapin is bright and juicy, super aromatic in the glass, and bursting with a taut acidity. Perfect with rich pasta dishes or braised meats, this natural expression of Barbera... Read More
Estate History: Andrea Scovero is a third generation winemaker from Bionzo, a small village in the hills of Costigliole d'Asti about 7 miles south of the town of Asti. In this tiny village with 100 citizens, Andrea Scovero... Read More
The 2019 Guado al Tasso is a model of total refinement. Deeply pitched spice, mocha and leather nuances meld into a core of plush dark fruit as the 2019 reveals its considerable charms. The aromatics alone are mesmerizing, but... Read More
Tasting Notes: Solaia shows a very intense ruby red color in the glass, then offers aromas rich in their concentration of red and black fruit (cherries and black cherries, raspberries, cassis, blueberries, and wild berry fruit)... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2019 edition of Tignanello showcases the elegant side of Sangiovese. Blended with 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc and aged 14 months in oak (50% new) this legendary Super Tuscan is loaded with spice... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cornacchia Montepulciano is classic in style with typical notes found in Montepulciano such as black cherry, prune, and black berries. What sets this apart is the underlying notes of green olive and licorice... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Borgo Conventi Luna di Ponca is a blend of the top selection of Friulano, Chardonnay, and Malvasia grapes grown on the 'ponka' clay rich soils of the Collio in Friuli. Upon opening a surprising freshness... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Borgo del Tiglio Collio Bianco from a blend of Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling is round and expressive, with a generous demonstration of mature vines blended from several varietals. Light use of oak... Read More
Tasting Notes: Bovio's La Morra sourced Barolo embodies elegance with lively notes of tart raspberry, thyme, and a sleek long finish. The tannins are ripe and embraces every sip. Aromas of rose petal and baking spices on the... Read More
