Estate History: Located in the sleepy little burg of Novacella, in the Isarco River Valley, Abbazia di Novacella was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustians are not monks in the sense that you... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Altre Vie Roero Arneis Amphora opens with soft, pleasing aromas of white blossoms, toasted almonds and pear. The wine has surprisingly lively acidity emerges on the tongue, accompanied by hints of stone fruits,... 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: Benanti made their reputation on their white wines, and the Benanti Etna Bianco shows that there’s not a dud in the bunch. Racy, lush, and the fruit glides gently into smoky minerality. Complex and delicious.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Benito Ferrara Greco di Tufo Vigna Cicogna is layered and rich, with excellent tension and a clean, mineral finish. Full and bright, this is a knockout example of the Greco grape.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bisson Colline del Genovesato Bianco Pigato is quite limited in production as it is difficult to produce and even more difficult to find the “true” variety. A wine of finesse without the body of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The nose on the Bruno Giacosa Arneis presents pineapple, pear and apricot notes with floral hints. On the palate, it is fresh, full-bodied, with mineral notes and a persistent finish. Estate History : One of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bucci Verdicchio is a benchmark Italian white wine, not only of the Verdicchio grape and Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC but for all white wines. Lemon peel, almond paste and orchard fruit combine in... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay has rich, intense aromas and flavors that are velvety, complex and balanced, with notes of spices, vanilla and butter. 1983 was the first vintage of La Pietra. La Pietra’s Chardonnay... Read More
Tasting Notes: Casa Setaro’s bright, clean, smoke-kissed Falanghina comes from vines planted at 250 meters altitude in Vesuvio National Park, in the commune of Bosco del Monaco. It ferments in stainless steel for around... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cascina Ebreo Vino Bianco Sinche is crafted from Loire Valley and Friuli clones of Sauvignon Blanc. Bouquet of citrus fruits and flowers jump from the glass. Fermented in barrique, this rich and unique expression... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ciavolich Pecorino Colline Pescaresi Fosso Cancelli is a deep golden color in the glass. This white from the Pecorino grape is dense yet lithe, with stone fruit, white flowers and gentle spices caressing the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ciro Picariello Fiano has verve and zip and is undeniably fresh, showing grapefruit-tinged green apple, wild herbs, and crushed stone minerality. On the palate, it floods the senses with zesty minerals before... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ciro 906 bottling is only produced in the best, cooler vintages. 906 is the number of this parcel on the official Avellino map, from the highest parcel of his four hectare vineyard at Summonte. Aged in stainless... Read More
