Tasting Notes: Bisson makes this incredible frizzante wine from Glera grapes from the Valdobbiadene appellation a range of steeply-sloped hillsides in the series of valleys ranging east from the village. Less sparkling than many... Read More
Tasting Notes: Nicholas Altare’s Langhe Barbera expresses notes of red and black berry, with hints of thyme, and olive. The wine is beautifully laced with a brightness from the fresh acidity and supple body.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Sergio Arcuri Marinetto Rosato is from old vine Gaglioppo vines in Calabria. The dark color shouldn't fool you, this is a nimble and fresh rosato. The wine opens with hints of rosemary and berry fruit,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Falanghina is pale gold, with aromas of tropical fruit and bananas. A layer of intense minerality hangs over the nose. Crushed rocks, smoke and ash. The wine feels familiar - if you've had Falanghina before,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alessandro Viola Sinfonia Rosso is composed of 100% Nerello Mascalese from the clay rich soils of Alcamo and aged in old oak casks. Quite aromatically expressive with notes of pepper, balsamic, and forest floor... 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 Ampeleia Costa Toscana Alicante bottling is part of the Monovarietali project, highlighting single varieties and single vineyards whose special characteristics precluded them from blending in other wines. The... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Baglio di Grisi Grillo is produced with 100% Grillo grapes. It's a fruity and fresh wine with good acidity given by the area production and its altitude in the mouth, it is intense, harmonious with a pleasant... 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
Tasting Notes: The Bertolino Fuitina Bianco is 100% Catarratto that sees 3 days of skin maceration in uncovered open clay vessels. Strikingly aromatic with savory herbs and salt air, the refreshing citrus quality on the palate... Read More
Tasting Notes: Old vine, serious Sangiovese from the heart of Chianti. Gabriele Buondonno strikes a perfect balance between structure, softness, and brilliant red fruit. A light amount of Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera, and Colorino... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Diletta Tonello Garganega Eos is a light golden yellow in color with a delicate aroma of cardamom, melon and white pepper with hints of orange and tropical fruits. The palate has peach, spice and coriander on... 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: 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: 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