Tasting Notes: Russo’s ‘Nerina’ is a rich blend of Carricante, Catarratto and other local varieties. Several of the vines used for this wine are over 100 years old, which adds incredible concentration and depth.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Clivi Gaele Bianco is an earthy, deep, and terroir-driven classic wine with hints of almonds, sun-burned stones, honey, and anise.
Tasting Notes: The I Clivi Friulano San Pietro has hints of wild flowers, fine herbs and a mineral, almost sea air freshness. The palate is a walk through an apple orchard, with the crisp finish leaving the palate ready for another... Read More
Tasting Notes: I Pentri’s Falanghina is fuller in body and rounded in texture. Notes of apricot, crushed flowers, baking spice, and raw honey can be found and the finish is bright, savory and dry.... Read More
Tasting Notes: This ruby red wine is 100% Gaglioppo, a delicious and ancient grape native to Calabria. Liber Pater Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore DOC, an ode to the Italic god of wine and vineyards, is intoxicating with... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Isole e Olena Chianti Classico is on the muscular side of the Chianti spectrum with notes of earth and forest floor, mushrooms and yet a freshness, even in hot vintages, that you don't always see. Estate... Read More
Estate History: Mirafiore was founded in 1858 by Emanuele Mirafiore, son of Italy's King Vittorio Emanuele II. With its range of unique wines, highly distinctive in origin, character and personality, by the end of the century... Read More
Tasting Notes: Retromarcia, meaning reverse gear in Italian is Michael Schmelcer’s calling card and homage to how Chianti traditionally used to taste. Biodynamic farming in Panzano, Michael focuses solely on Sangiovese... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Nino Negri Valtellina Superiore Quadrio is a wine with an inky dark appearance and softly contoured aromas of ripe cherry and dried blackberry. There is plenty of spice, tar and sweet tobacco to balance the... Read More
Tasting Notes: Carricante and Catarratto are blended to craft an elegant white wine with a fragrant bouquet rich of citrus fruit and mineral notes, with hints of Mediterranean herbs. It is vibrant, fresh and electric on the palate.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Piancornello Rosso di Montalcino is like a younger brother trying to mimic his older brother (Brunello) and succeding! Tobacco and exotic spice intertwined with notes of black and red cherries. Firm tannins... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria is produced from the countryside around Dorilli, between the sea and the Iblean mountains, the area of Sicilian food par excellence. The name of the only Sicilian DOCG derives of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Punica Barrua, comprised of mostly Carignan, opens with complex scent of ripe red fruits, black cherry, pomegranate, spices, notes of licorice and hints of myrtle. It is full-bodied with a velvety texture and... Read More
