Tasting Notes: The key word when describing the 2019 Fontodi Flaccianello della Pieve is power. Dense, ripe and rich, this is a powerhouse of a wine that will need a few years in the cellar to come together but is without a doubt,... Read More
Tasting Notes: One part of the grapes were pressed immediately after their arrival at the estate, another part were kept on the skins for 15 hours and the third part was in contact with stems and skins for about one year. These... Read More
Tasting Notes: Without question Ar. Pe. Pe make the most complex Nebbiolo outside of Piemonte. Their Rosso is very approachable with the softness of Langhe Nebbiolo but the structure and depth of La Morra Barolo. Bright cherry,... Read More
Estate History: In 1984, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego decided to resurrect his family's winery under the moniker Ar. Pe. Pe. His father and grandfather had both run their family winery in Valtellina but sold it in the 1970s. Today,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Created from a desire to rediscover the indigenous grapes of Cortona, Dadi bianco is a blend of 47,8% Orpicchio, 22,1% Vermentino, 17,5% Grechetto, 12,6% Trebbiano. A supple mouthfeel with notes of toasted salted... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Avignonesi Da Di Rosso is an organic Sangiovese vinified in terracotta amphora with some whole cluster fruit vinified separately and blended into the final mix. The flavor is bright and energetic with red berries,... 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: The Barberani Orvieto Classico Superiore Castagnolo displays aromatic notes of Green apple and almond. The round palate offers juicy white peach and ripe Bartlett pear accented by a nutty finish. Moderate acidity... Read More
Tasting Notes: A brilliant soft pink Rose with incredible freshness and minerality due to the calcerious soils in which it stems. Fresh notes of wild strawberry, peach, and raspberry make this a great seafood, pasta, or even ice... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino La Casaccia is a single vineyard wine, only in it’s fourth vintage, from vines planted in 1990. Simply amazing, it opens with cherry and balsamic, white pepper,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Montosoli is a Grand Cru vineyard site in Montalcino and the 2019 effort from Canalicchio di Sopra is nothing short of stunning. The structure, depth of fruit and power of the vintage are balanced by fine-knit tannins,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Bucce means skins, as in macerated on the skins / macerato sulle bucce. This macerato / orange wine is very drinky: sour Mirabelle plums, sea salt, and dried white flowers float on bass notes of coastal wild rosemary... Read More
Tasting Notes:Cannonau (Cardedu uses old spelling with one ‘N’) is a biotype of Grenache, most likely from Spain but growing in Sardegna for hundreds of years. Spice and smoke mingle with fleshy fruit of red plums... Read More
Tasting Notes:Monica is an indigenous grape variety from Sardegna (possibly with Spanish origins). ‘Praja’ is the Sardinian word for the Italian ‘spiaggia’, or ‘beach’, which is one of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Sesti Brunello di Montalcino is elegant and powerful, with sweet pipe tobacco, cherry and sandlewood on the nose. The palate is explosive with plum and earthy overtones and a long, decadent finish. Estate History:... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caves Cooperatives de Donnas Donnas Rosso is a benchmark Alpine Nebbiolo. Red cherry, pine resin, dried rose petals and minerals all cascade together splendidly into a ripe, focused finish that leaves you salivating... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Donatella Colombini Rosso di Montalcino has silky tannins and a core of cherry fruit that is well balanced by the richness of the body and a pleasant zing of acidity.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Coming from a single vineyard planted in the early 1980s, this wine is influenced by the best that Burgundy has to offer. I Sistri is aged in French barrique, which imparts a creamy texture and toasty quality. The... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ferrari Trento Brut Giulio Riserva is one of Italy's greatest sparkling wines. Notes of toasted brioche, fresh citrus, pine, and honeycomb.
Estate History: A true pioneer, Giulio Ferrari dreamed of creating... Read More
