Tasting Notes: Matarocchio 2017 is rich with an intense color. Its nose offers aromas of juniper, bay leaves, Morello cherries and licorice. Despite vintage forecasts, this wine is not overly opulent: no overripe notes, rather... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2021 vintage of Tignanello will be remembered for a long slow-paced season: a vintage that promises power and finesse. This legendary Super Tuscan is loaded with spice elements; blood orange, mint and mocha... Read More
Tasting Notes: From the benchmark Tenuta San Guido estate comes Le Difese, an incerdible introduction to the wines. Known for creating the first Super Tuscan wine in Sassicaia, Le Difese has been made since 2002. Smooth, elegant... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ampeleia Ampeleia is the top tier cuvee from the estate and is incredibly expressive of rich dark fruit, wild herbs and wet earth. Bold and powerful ripe red cherry and mint comes from the Cabernet Franc, which... 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 2021 vintage of Tignanello will be remembered for a long slow-paced season: a vintage that promises power and finesse. This legendary Super Tuscan is loaded with spice elements; blood orange, mint and mocha... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2021 vintage of Tignanello will be remembered for a long slow-paced season: a vintage that promises power and finesse. This legendary Super Tuscan is loaded with spice elements; blood orange, mint and mocha... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2021 vintage of Tignanello will be remembered for a long slow-paced season: a vintage that promises power and finesse. This legendary Super Tuscan is loaded with spice elements; blood orange, mint and mocha... Read More
Tasting Notes: Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color. On the nose, notes of ripered fruit harmoniously blend together with blackberries and wild berries; delicate and perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla, chocolate and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2021 vintage of Tignanello will be remembered for a long slow-paced season: a vintage that promises power and finesse. This legendary Super Tuscan is loaded with spice elements; blood orange, mint and mocha... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Avignonesi Grifi is a beautiful expression of Cabernet Sauvignon that reflects the true Tuscan terrior. Supple red and black currants are present but are intertwined with hints of tobacco, and cinnamon. Warm... Read More
Tasting Notes: Casa d’Ambra’s Ischia Rosso has unique notes of licorice, dark berries, thyme and hints of vanilla. Fuller in body but retains a velvety texture and a rounder tannic mouthfeel. This is a blend of Piedirosso... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cupano Ombrone is an organic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Each is vinified separately, fermented in steel with frequent pump-over, and aged for 18 months in barrique. Bottled without... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fabrizio Pratessi Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Merlot. A very intense ruby red color that is almost impenetrable, it opens... Read More
Tasting Notes: One of the most unique wines of Piedmont, this super expressive Cabernet Sauvignon is slightly wild and totally hedonistic. Layers of earthy fruit, tobacco, dried roses, menthol and wild herbs all abound in a savory... Read More
Estate History: Franco Terpin founded his estate in San Floriano del Collio of Friuli in 1994. Today the farm stretches across twelve hectares of wine production. Franco grows Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Ribolla Gialla,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alzero was designed by Quintarelli’s wife, and, in life, was her favorite wine to drink. This is a Venetian love letter to Bordeaux: equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and a healthy splash... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore or “first flower” is the youngest red wine released by the estate every year. A ‘field blend’ of Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore or “first flower” is the youngest red wine released by the estate every year. A ‘field blend’ of Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.... Read More
Tasting Notes: In essence a declassified Amarone from a cooler vintage, the Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi is typically only produced when the Amarone is not made. A great introduction into Quintarelli wines without the splurge... Read More
