Riserva Room

Tasting Notes: Single vintage Grappa from marc with an intense and aristocratic aroma distilled in small batches by means of steam, finished in the oak barrels in which the Sassicaia wine was previously refined.... 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 first bottlings of the Munjebel rosso classico were blends of 2 vintages which gives a good idea of a larger area instead of a vintage wine. When Frank stopped blending vintages as of the 2012 vintage to search... Read More

Tasting Notes: From vineyards of the same name, Doccio a Matteo is a throwback to Chianti as it once was made, with Sangiovese making up the lion's share, and small amounts of the dark skinned Colorino and a touch of the white... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Cappellano Barolo Chinato is a unique after-dinner wine made from steeping Barolo with s secretive blend of aromatics and botanicals. Spicy, Christmas spice flavors mingle with the tension of a world class Barolo.... Read More

Tasting Notes: Only produced in the best vintages, the Avignonesi Grand Annate has enveloping notes of wild strawberry and licorice. On the palate it is rich and luxurious, with a creamy vanilla finish. Drink now or cellar for... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Bibi Graetz Testamatta is a complex and full bodied red with fine, silky tannins and a long finish. Unique blend of aromas of red fruit, citrus rind, tea, cedar and rose petals. Firm finish with excellent texture... Read More

Proprietress Silvia Imparato indulged in wine as a hobby until she decided to rebuild her family’s vineyards in Montevetrano, in the oft-underestimated region of Campania. She employed the skills of highly regarded winemaker... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Braida Barbera d'Asti Ai Suma is a unique expression of Barbera made from dried grapes. It has a very intense ruby red color with purple hues. Ample, rich and complex bouquet, with intense notes of wild... Read More

Tasting Notes: A beguilling, truly stunning wine, the Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is at the top of its class. A wine of pure power and class, loaded with dark notes of cassis, leather, dried herbs,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The nose is full of spicy, fruity notes with fine hints of dried flowers and rose petals. The palate has a warm, slightly tannic mouth feel with well-integrated herbal notes. One of the defining wines of Alpine... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Castellare di Castellina I Sodi di San Niccolò is the flagship wine of the estate. Intense red color with hints of garnet. Deeply sophisticated and showcasing its full pedigree in terms of both the bouquet... Read More

Tasting Notes: The fabled local grape of Montefalco is the Sagrantino and the Pagliaro vineyard, situated at 1300 feet in altitude, is dedicated in large part to this grape variety. The harvest of Sagrantino normally occurs during... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso Superiore is the flagship wine of the estate, an elegant wine from the area of Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast and has a unique character. With notes of juicy blackcurrant, cedar wood... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino is a bright ruby red color in the glass. This elegant Rosso di Montalcino opens with a veritable explosion of sweet fruity aromas, going from small berry fruits such as raspberries... Read More

Estate History: Salvino and Antonio Benanti have doubled down on the indigenous grapes and old vines of Etna, re-focusing a company that had grown a little unwieldy with vineyard holdings elsewhere in Sicily. The family property... Read More

Estate History: Notary documents from the 19th century attest to the presence of the Rocca family in the township of Barbaresco since 1834, the same year their ancestor Francesco (1834-1894) was born. In 1864, Francesco drafted... Read More

Estate History: Notary documents from the 19th century attest to the presence of the Rocca family in the township of Barbaresco since 1834, the same year their ancestor Francesco (1834-1894) was born. In 1864, Francesco drafted... Read More

Estate History: Antoniolo was founded in 1948 by Cav. Mario Antoniolo and was the first producer to bottle cru wines in the small DOCG of Gattinara. Deep in the Alpine foothills, well over an hour’s drive north of Barolo... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo Vigna Lazzarito shows ruby-red with garnet highlights, a sumptuous bouquet, with clear-cut overtones of ripe plums, tobacco, licorice, dried mushrooms, nutmeg and white pepper. Very dense,... Read More

Tasting Notes: Montebuono, like the classic Barbacarlo blend has some Croatina, Uva Rara and Ughetta, but there is also a little Barbera in the mix. The vineyards sit next to each other and while the vines here are also up to... Read More

Tasting Notes: The nose of the Lino Maga Barbacarlo is very expressive and intense with nuances of porcini mushroom, tar, fennel seed, cured meat and dried floral and dehydrated undertones. The wine is explosive on the palate... Read More

Estate History: Antoniolo was founded in 1948 by Cav. Mario Antoniolo and was the first producer to bottle cru wines in the small DOCG of Gattinara. Deep in the Alpine foothills, well over an hour’s drive north of Barolo... Read More

Tasting Notes: The nose of the Lino Maga Barbacarlo is very expressive and intense with nuances of porcini mushroom, tar, fennel seed, cured meat and dried floral and dehydrated undertones. The wine is explosive on the palate... Read More

Tasting Notes: The nose of the Lino Maga Barbacarlo is very expressive and intense with nuances of porcini mushroom, tar, fennel seed, cured meat and dried floral and dehydrated undertones. The wine is explosive on the palate... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Oddero Barolo Brunate has a vibrant ruby color, leaning towards garnet, with intense notes of roses and violets, accompanied by a touch of damp earth and ripe red fruit. Tannins are persistent, though soft,... Read More

Tasting Notes: PN VZ15 is beautiful on the eye, pale gold in color. The wine opens with aromas of cherry, jam-infused fruit and dried fig. The rich, complex nose then develops towards toasted, baked notes, as well as aromas of... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Benanti Pietramarina is a singular wine from an exceptional place, Mt. Etna. Grown from century-old vines on the eastern slopes of Etna, the wine shows lemon peel, petrol and salinity all in the perfect framework... Read More

Tasting Notes: La Rosa expresses the qualities of the Barolos grown in Serralunga d’Alba at their best, with a marked concession to grace and softness in its flavor and bouquet. On the nose, clear-cut overtones of withered... Read More

Tasting Notes: Montebuono, like the classic Barbacarlo blend has some Croatina, Uva Rara and Ughetta, but there is also a little Barbera in the mix. The vineyards sit next to each other and while the vines here are also up to... Read More

Tasting Notes: Montebuono, like the classic Barbacarlo blend has some Croatina, Uva Rara and Ughetta, but there is also a little Barbera in the mix. The vineyards sit next to each other and while the vines here are also up to... Read More

Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Oddero Barolo Vigna Mondoca has a mellow and elegant bouquet with scents of berries and natural balsamic notes, Mediterranean woodlands and dried roses steeped in tar. Well-balanced on the palate with an elegant... Read More

Estate History: One of the most revered producers in Barolo today, based in La Morra, is Roberto Voerzio. His path to success has been based on what are considered to be the lowest yields of fruit in the Barolo zone. Production... Read More

Estate History: One of the most revered producers in Barolo today, based in La Morra, is Roberto Voerzio. His path to success has been based on what are considered to be the lowest yields of fruit in the Barolo zone. Production... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Oddero Barolo Brunate has a vibrant ruby color, leaning towards garnet, with intense notes of roses and violets, accompanied by a touch of damp earth and ripe red fruit. Tannins are persistent, though soft,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Pira cru is a Roagna family monopoly. They purchased this site (in Castiglione Falletto) in 1990, and the vines range from 40 to 50 years old. The Barolo Pira opens to dark and impeccably focused fruit. This... 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.

Tasting Notes: The Oasi Degli Angeli Kurni Marche Rosso features a gorgeous, deep dark red color. The bouquet is dense and intensely fruity with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and plums with hints of rose and spice. The... Read More

Tasting Notes: Sourced from two parcels: Roncaglie in Barbaresco and Casasse in Neive the Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Quindicianni is aged in 500 and 800 liter casks for five years. After that the wine spends ten years... Read More

Estate History: One of the most revered producers in Barolo today, based in La Morra, is Roberto Voerzio. His path to success has been based on what are considered to be the lowest yields of fruit in the Barolo zone. Production... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Pinot Noir “Aton” expresses timeless finesse and elegance. The wine presents itself a strong ruby red in the glass. Subtle notes of black berries, a hint of licorice and finely smoked notes define... Read More

Tasting Notes: Charming aromas of juniper berries, licorice and sweet wood to start, the Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino has a very clear expression of sweet and ripe fruit opening on the palate with notes of... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Campolongo di Torbe comes from a top Amarone cru, a well drained volcanic soil that is thought to help in softening the tannins and adding hints of almonds and minerals... Read More

Estate History: Notary documents from the 19th century attest to the presence of the Rocca family in the township of Barbaresco since 1834, the same year their ancestor Francesco (1834-1894) was born. In 1864, Francesco drafted... Read More

Tasting Notes: Taurasi Riserva Vigna Quintodecimo has a fine balance of small fruits, floral notes and exotic spices. Seductive and ripe, the wine has an aromatic intensity complemented by savory tannins that are fine as pure... Read More

Estate History: One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He joined the family business... Read More