Tasting Notes: All the chalky minerality of the soil that it comes from is expressed in this Riserva, with plenty of acidity and the almond finish that Verdicchio is known for.
Estate History: La Staffa winery was created in 1994... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Poliphemo Viti Vecchie R18 (formally a Taurasi Riserva that Luigi decided to declassify to Campania Aglianico) has a savory quality with dark-fruited and exotic nuances of roasted plum, savory herbs and a tactile... 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: The Fletcher Barbaresco Roncaglie is virile and rich with plum, cloves, licorice and dark cherry, with hints of leather, iron and a powerful set of tannins marking this as a wine to lay in the cellar for a few years.... Read More
Tasting Notes: A sophisticated evolution of Alessandra’s Blanc de Blancs, this zero/zero cuvée blends lightly macerated Chardonnay with reserve wine for heightened minerality and complexity. Aged 42 months on the... Read More
Tasting Notes: This savory, zero/zero Franciacorta blends equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, delivering depth, complexity, and a lingering finish. Bruised fruit notes, a lightly oxidative edge, and 42 months on the lees make... Read More
Tasting Notes: Despite what you may expect from Bolgheri and the land of Super Tuscans, Montepeloso's Nardo is uniquely comprised of Montepulciano, Sangiovese, and Marsellan. Picked from lime-rich petrified clay and silex... Read More
Tasting Notes: Deep plummy purple in the glass the Luigi Tecce (formally a Taurasi Riserva that he declassified to Campania Aglianco) Puro Sangue blooms with a nose of ripe beach plums, violets and earthy thyme. On the palate... Read More
Tasting Notes: Powerful and structured, this Pinot Noir sparkling wine reveals savory depth and polished minerality. With 42 months of lees aging, it’s a versatile choice that seamlessly transitions from antipasti to hearty... Read More
Tasting Notes: This pure Carricante wine, from ungrafted old vines that grow on the easter slopes of Milo on Mt.Etna is made the old way, in a Sicilian 'Palmento located in the family house of Salvo Foti. Made the same way... 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: Piante a Lapio is made from 80-to-100-year-old Fiano planted in Lapio’s high-altitude volcanic soils, it is fermented spontaneously in casks of chestnut and acacia from local forests, and aged in those same... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ferrari Perle Nero is sumptuous in taste, framed by razor-sharp tanginess and a citrus-like freshness. The flavour is full and rounded. Persistent and exquisitely almondy, with a beguiling and majestic finish.... 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 Marco De Bartoli Marsala Superiore Riserva was conceived and produced to respect its “natural” tradition: it is fortified with a “mistella” produced from fresh grape must and fruit brandy... 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: 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: A celebration of time and tradition, this Chardonnay-based sparkling wine blends vintages from 2014–2019, creating a layered, oxidative profile. Aged 45 months sur lie, it offers a luxurious richness and lingering... Read More
Tasting Notes: Montevetrano has aromas of blackberry, black currants, licorice, tobacco, earth and leather on the nose. Full-bodied and elegant with fine tannins and a silky texture on the palate. Pairs well with beef wellington,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Quintarelli Passito Bianco Amabile del Cere is the Italian equivalent to Y'Quem. Profound and rich, this exotic blend of dried grapes has an intense perfume of Christmas spices, with dried figs and a bracing... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cerequio is not an easy cru to deal with, yet Roberto manages to weave in all of its components delicately. Vibrant with black pepper spice, star anice vibrancy and light granite notes, the 2018 is ready to drink... Read More
Tasting Notes: Voerzio's Brunate cru is probably the brightest expression of his sinle vineyards, as it boasts ripe dark cherry fruit and allspice. The most ready-now of the bunch.
Tasting Notes: Concentrated and powerful. Crazy aromas of limes, dried strawberries and kumquats. Medium-bodied with very integrated tannins that caress and soothe your palate. Focused and long.
Tasting Notes: One of Voerio's best! Sweet berry with light tar and hazelnut on the nose. It’s full-bodied with creamy, chewy tannins that are fine-grained and lead you down to a long, energetic finish.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Voerzio's Brunate cru is probably the brightest expression of his sinle vineyards, as it boasts ripe dark cherry fruit and allspice. The most ready-now of the bunch.
Tasting Notes: The Fossati cru right at the top of the La Morra hill, where the soils become almost entirely clay rich. The ensuin wine is more powerful, bloody, rich, and violet-fruit forward than most.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The iconic Pagliaro wine is the wine that put the Paolo Bea estate on the map. It is 100% Sagrantino, the fabled local grape of Montefalco, from Pagliaro vineyard, situated at 1300 feet in altitude. This deeply... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ca’ del Bosco Cuvee Prestige is a blend of the best Chardonnay (75%), Pinot Nero (15%) and Pinot Bianco (10%) grapes that are vinified separately and blended with 20% of the best past vintages. Ca’... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 2014 Barbaresco Crichët Pajé is a wine of tremendous elegance, known for its slender and delicate profile that displays notes of fragile floral aromas like roses and fresh violets, framed by light... Read More
