Tasting Notes: Antonio Caravaglio has grown his Malvasia organically since the 90’s. This white grape is native to Sicilia and here on the volcanic soils in the Malfa district on the island of Salina, takes on a unique clean... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Leonardo Bussoletti Grechetto Colle Ozio uses the Grechetto di Todi and Grechetto di Orvieto biotypes in a 50/50 blend. Lush and elegant, this crisp, medium-bodied white wine is fresh and savory, with pear,... Read More
Tasting Notes: This classic white wine has loads of fresh lemon zest, brine, subtle touches of bergamot and a bright finish with mineral tones on the crisp finish.
Tasting Notes: A special selection of Malvasia grapes from the volcanic island of Salina. A brief maceration on the skins gives this “island” wine more depth and complexity. Just the wine for a grilled steak of swordfish... Read More
Tasting notes: Conte della Vipera is an intense and pleasant semi-aromatic blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Exuberant hints of citrus, peach and exotic fruit. On the palate it is immediate, fresh, rich, balanced and enveloping,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Verdeca is an indigenous variety of Puglia that screams summer-time. Grown in vineyards just off the sea, you can almost taste the seaside in this vibrant, mineral white. Petraluce refers the light-colored stones... Read More
Tasting Notes: Pigato grows throughout Liguria, but the best is in the “zona dell’ albenganese”, or the region around and above the coastal town of Albenga. Jancis Robinson’s Wine Grapes book says, “Morphological... Read More
Tasting Notes: Salty and electric when young, this bottle can age for 5 years or more to gain a richness and way pear fruit intensity that is unmatched.
Estate History: It’s here, in the tiny village of Vendone, 12 kilometers... Read More
Tasting Notes: The nose is quite effusive with scents of apple blossom, white peach, orchard fruit, and ripe citrus. Fairly full on the palate with a rich texture, the initial flavors of juicy apple and peach give the impression... Read More
Tasting Notes: The hill overlooking Trento, with its clayey-limestone soils, welcomes the Manzoni Bianco and matures the grapes in late September. The character of the Fontanasanta vineyards is expressed through this hybrid, born... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gianni Doglia Piemonte Cortese (think Gavi) is light-bodied with a zippy acidity and lively mineral tinge to complement flavors of Granny Smith apple and citrus zest. This small 10 hectare family estate is located... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giovanni Almondo Arneis Vigne Sparse is a great entry into the joys of Arneis, one of the most important white varieties in the Roero. Clean and sharp flavors of white pepper, almond, under-ripe pear and mineral-driven... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Graci Etna Bianco has the mineral tension, citrus palate, and elegant finish of a world class Etna Bianco. Hints of under-ripe passion fruit and lime zest, white pepper and a full mouthfeel roll into a length,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The La Ghibellina Gavi di Gavi Mainin is characterized by an almost Chablis-like mineral quality, with restrained aromas of flowers, wet stones and citrus. 'Mainìn' is a dialect form of the name Marina;... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Quintodecimo Fiano di Avellino Exultet is grown exclusively with the grapes of one Fiano vineyard. Elegant and sophisticated, with an incredible luminous yellow color with green reflections and fragrances of... Read More
Tasting Notes: Scopa Siciliane Bianco is an organic wine blend of 70% Catarratto and 30% Grillo sourced from vineyards in Partinico, Palermo. It undergoes manual harvests, 36 hours of maceration on Catarratto, direct press for... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Etna Bianco Erse opens with rich citrus and wild herb hints, sage and tangerine are layered on the palate with mineral and salt air echoes. Flint and graphite on the finish leave the mouth salivating for more.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Rich in citrusy, fruity and floral hints, with notes of orange blossom and exotic fruits. Ripe tropical fruit aromas and flavors. Well-balanced acidity helps maintain freshness on the medium-bodied palate, leading... Read More