Tasting Notes: The Rossese di Dolceacqua Poggio Pini is coming from 30 year old vines in the Poggio Pini vineyard, from vines of the highest point in the vineyard where grapes are smaller with thicker skins. This rustic red has... Read More

Tasting Notes: Harmonium is the winning combination of Nero d’ Avola’s strength and Firriato’s style. The goal with Harmonium was to create the “cru of crus” that offered all the manifestations of... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Chianti Classico Riserva Caparsino is the result of the amazing terroir of Radda. 450 meters of elevation and soils composed of Alberese, Galestro, clay, and sand create the perfect conditions for growing Sangiovese.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Carlone Estate focuses on Boca and the varieties, Nebbiolo, Croatina that make it up. After pressing, the wine is aged in Slovenian oak for eighteen months and then prepared for bottling. The first Boca wine... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Felsina Fontalloro is a pure Sangiovese ‘Super Tuscan’ showing the bright, ripe side of the grape. A dry and harmonious palate is vibrant and savory, marking this as a great value in Tuscan wine.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Olek Bondonio Roncagliette 2018 benefits from an hour or two of air and then opens with a stunning display of cedar, ripe cherry and rose petal aromatics. The palate is supple and generous with dark cherry and... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fontodi Casa Via Pinot Nero opens with enticing aromas and flavors of dried strawberry and blueberry. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish make for a wine that's focused and refined. Pairs well with... Read More

​Estate History: The story of Ca' del Bosco begins in the mid-1960s when, in Erbusco, Franciacorta, Annamaria Clementi Zanella bought a small house on a hill, locally known as Ca' del bosc because it was surrounded by... Read More

Tasting Notes: The nose opens with nuances of cherry and plum and deep notes of black berries, followed by aromatic herbs and a pleasant spiciness. It is elegant and seductive on the palate, revealing considerable body, great... Read More

Tasting Notes: Baricci sources its fruit from estate vineyards located in the famed Montosoli vineyard. This produces a spicy, vibrant Brunello showcasing black and red berry fruit, aromatic tones of cedar and mint, all on a frame... Read More

Tasting Notes: The palate of the Amarone della Valpolicella Morandina opens with dried cherries and plums mixed with dark cocoa and licorice. The full and smooth structure is balanced with tannins and a surprising freshness thanks... 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: 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: Stemming from the 3 hectare single vineyard Podernovi, this wine exudes immensely austere characteristics that can only be found from the oldest vines of Montalcino. Savory, smoky, and spice driven finish following... 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 Oddero Barolo Riserva Vignarionda displays Intense garnet-ruby red color. A complex bouquet of dark fruit, blackberries, citrus and rose, balsamic, notes of tobacco, licorice and quinine, with nuances of forest... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe comes from the San Giuseppe parcel in the famed Bricco Boschis vineyard. Wines from this area are marked by great structure, elegance and complexity.... Read More

Tasting Notes: Barolo ‘Monprivato’ is one of Italy’s most famous single vineyard bottlings. The Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio estate—the motto of which—“Only the memory of the past can open the... Read More

Estate History: Fontodi has belonged to the Manetti family since 1968. The family has been associated for centuries with another activity typical of the Chianti region, the production of its famous “terrecotte” tiles.... Read More

Estate History: Fontodi has belonged to the Manetti family since 1968. The family has been associated for centuries with another activity typical of the Chianti region, the production of its famous “terrecotte” tiles.... Read More