Estate History: Braida’s story is linked to that of Rocchetta Tanaro, a small town in the Monferrato area. They were some vineyards owned by Grandfather Giuseppe, who left them to his son Giacomo, and now they are cultivated... Read More
Tasting Notes:Bruno Verdi makes some of the most underappreciated wines in Italy. Located in the Oltrepo Pavese section of Lombardia, the blend on the Buttafuoco Oltrepo Pavese is mostly Croatina, also known as Bonarda, with... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fresh, vibrant and supple, Dante Barbera d’Asti is excellent with antipasti, firm cheeses, red sauce pasta, pizza or steak. The palate is bright with red berries and balanced with a refreshing smack of acidity.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ercole Barbera del Monferrato is fresh and bright, with ripe red fruits with a nice mineral and floral core. Unoaked. This liter of Barbera joy pairs well with hanger steak, grilled and roasted pork, and mushroom... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo is aged partly in new barrels made of oak from Allier, and partly in large Slavonian oak casks. It refines in wood barrels for approximately five months, and is bottled in late... Read More
Tasting Notes: Giuseppe Mascarello Barbera d'Alba Scudetto has a ruby red color and aromas of red and black fruits, such as cherries, blackberries, and plums, with hints of spice, earth, and oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied,... Read More
Tasting Notes: A blend of Dolcetto, with some Barbera—and a touch of Nebbiolo for structure—from vineyards around the cellar at Santa Maria. Varietals are naturally fermented in stainless steel, assembled and matured... Read More
Tasting Notes: Mirafiore has firmly cemeted itself as a Piemonte specialist estate over the last few hundred years or so. Whether it's a Nebbiolo, Barolo cru, Dolcetto, Barbera, Arneis, or Nascetta -- they are adamant that... Read More
Tasting Notes: The 40 year old vines are grown over calcareous, clay soil in Neive. A touch of oak is added to the wine as it ages in different sized barrels for about a year. It’s full of ruby red fruits, vinous, intense... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Sfera Rosso Litro has notes of ripe strawberries, candied red fruit, red apple skin on the nose. Dry, chillable and delectably crushable. Perfect as an aperitivo. Pairs well with charucterie and cheese. Estate... Read More
Tasting Notes: This is a knockout example of Barbera, sappy and ripe with textbook, lip-smacking acidity. Slightly chilled and served with some prosciutto and you're in business!
