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
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: 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
Tasting Notes: The Cantina del Pino Barbaresco Albesani is from the famed vineyard, elegant and powerful, with a grace and tension only found in world class wines.
Estate History: Cantino del Pino is a micro-estate run until recently... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Gallina vineyard produces lighter, more etheral wines and this is no exception. Bright fruit, soft tannins and a pleasant acidity coarse through the wine. Mint, sweet pipe tobacco and woodland berries all cascade... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cantina del Pino, named for the giant Pine tree on the estate, was part of the Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative until owner Renato Vacca decided to start making wine under his own label in the late 1990’s.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cerruti Fol is an white wine produced with Moscato grapes that undergo spontaneous fermentation and maceration for 5 days on the skins, followed by 12 months aging in steel tank and concrete vats. It is not... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Chionetti Dogliani Briccolero represents the pinnacle of the Dolcetto grape. This deep, ripe red has great structure with a frame of red currants, mocha and wild herbs all blend together seemlessly. The finish... Read More
Tasting Notes: This unique Barolo, from the Valentino cru in Castiglione-Falletto, is 100% Nebbiolo Rose, a rare clone that imparts elevated aromatics and a soft but firm tannic structure. On the nose it is complex and elegant... Read More
Tasting Notes: Casa Mate is notably more robust and powerful of the Grasso Baroli, with deep fruit flavors of black cherry, licorice, hints of tobacco and earthy undertones.
Estate History: At Elio Grasso, tradition reigns supreme,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Produced from 80% Pinot nero and 20% Chardonnay, Ettore Germano’s Alta Langa is an exemplary representation of the terroir in Alta Langa. Beautiful aromas of white flower, and lemon zest are present and mirrored... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fletcher Barbaresco Starderi bursts with blood orange, cedar and red berries. Tannins are firm and well-integrated, this is a very pure and potent expression of Nebbiolo. Estate History: David Fletcher is an... Read More
Tasting Notes: Franchino Gattinara has the depth and complexity of an aged Barolo but with freshness and elegance. Black cherry, licorice, tobacco and black pepper are all present when tasting but well-balanced by hints of dried... Read More
Tasting Notes: Barbera is king at Frasca, and the Barbera d'Asti is the workhorse wine of the estate. Supple and bright with balanced acidity and a pleasing presence of black and purple fruits on the palate. The label shows... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Frasca Nizza La Veja is the top wine of the estate, from 90 year old Barbera vines. This will make you rethink the potential of the Barbera grape. Deep fruit, incredible complexity, perfect balance of acidity... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo del Comune di Verduno is sourced exclusively from vineyard sites in Verduno. Rivarocca, Pisapola, Campasso, Rocche dell'Olmo and Boscato all add distinct elements into this aromatic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Monvigliero is nuanced and complex with orange peel, exotic spices, dried herbs, and red roses all intertwined with cherry and plum fruit notes. The long finish echoes for minutes,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More
