Tasting Notes: Maria Sole’s workhorse (pun intended) wine, Bulgarelli—named after her grandfather’s prized stallion—is pure Sangiovese from 20- to 30-year-old vines planted in the sandy clay soils of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Nebbiolo d'Alba is a Barbaresco hidden as a Nebbiolo. The vineyards sit outside of Barbaresco, on the far side of the Tanaro river in two different regions, Scaparoni and Monta but the style is... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Langhe Bianco Viadelsale, a white wine blend of Arneis, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier is named for the famous “via del sale” which winds its way between the upper Langa and the Ligurian... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color of the Fontanafredda Arneis is intense straw yellow with greenish edges. The bouquet is reminiscent of exotic fruits, matured pears, hawthorn and acacia honey. In the mouth is pliant, velvety, bright with... Read More
Tasting Notes:Granato is a dark, rich, and powerful wine with cherry, currant, blueberry, tobacco, and exotic spices all swirling into an ethereal and decadent wine. Oak adds balance and elegance and is perfectly placed, not... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Francesco Brigatti Selvalunga is from Uva Rara, an indigenous grape variety from Alto Piemonte whose name comes from the bunches that normally grow with less berries on the stems in comparison to other varietals... Read More
Tasting Notes: Produced from 100% Nerello Mascalese from the Northern valley of Etna. The Pistemutta Rosato is a light-weight rose with notes of crushed flowers, stone fruits, and a hint of saline.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Pistemutta Rosso is produced from 100% Nerello Mascalese from the sites of Contrada Feudo di Mezzo. The wine is juicy, and loaded with darker red and black fruit. The tannins are subtle but present and helps to... Read More
Tasting Notes: This refreshing Tuscan Rosato is a blend of Syrah and Vermentino, softly pressed in whole bunches to maintain freshness and a soft mouthfeel. It is fermented in stainless steel and sees a few months of aging on... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fuso Primitivo CALX is a much lighter take on this rich classic from Puglia. Bright, crunchy fruit, with cranberry and under-ripe raspberry at the center, are framed in this light to medium weight red. Best... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Kye Freisa is the benchmark of this almost extinct variety. Dark plum, raspberry, wild herbs and a round, supple mouthfeel make this an experience not easily replicated. Estate History: The Vajra family has... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gaia & Rey opens slowly, with delicate aromas of white flowers before flooding the palate with tropical and orchard fruit flavors well-integrated into the extremely creamy, luxurious mouthfeel. With time in... Read More
Estate History: Since 1761, Borgogno is one of the most historical wineries in Barolo. The underground cellars continue to represent a rare historical memory of the Langa to this day, and the wines are made according to tradition:... Read More
Tasting Notes: With her Jungimmune Bianco, winemaker Sonia Gambino has crafted one of Etna’s most unique field blends. This is a selection of old Grecanico Dorato, Minnella, Albanella and Moscatella vines, all sourced from... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Fabbri Chianti Classico comes from the high vineyards of Lamole, in Casole. These sandy soils sit high, between 450 and 650 meters above sea level, giving the vines a strong diurnal shift in temperatures.... Read More