Estate History: Azelia was founded in 1920 in Castiglione Falletto by Lorenzo Scavino and is now run by the 5th generation in the family headed by Luigi supported by his wife Lorella and his son Lorenzo.... Read More
Please note with the 2018 vintage the wine sees less oak and is closed with a screw cap. Packaging has been updated as well.
Tasting Notes: Vespa Bianco is a fine Friuli white obtained from 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon Blanc... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bellavista Franciacorta Brut Alma Cuvee is the quintessence of Franciacorta sparkling wine. Made predominantly from Chardonnay with a small amount of Pinot Nero and an even smaller proportion of Pinot Bianco.... Read More
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
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: 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 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 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis is ruby red at the core with slight garnet reflections, this intense Barolo has an ethereal nose, with powerful aromas of dried fruit, jam, licorice, and violet. A rich, full-bodied... Read More
Tasting Notes: Lambrusco di Sorbara is a lighter, brighter, rendition of the traditional Lambrusco typically known. Notes of fresh rose petal and tart cherry followed by a lively finish. Estate History: Founded in 1860, the Cleto... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut is a dry sparkling wine with a straw yellow color accented by greenish highlights. The nose is light and fresh, offering white peach green pepper and hints of citrus and flowers.... Read More
Tasting Notes:Elena Fucci’s Titolo is one unique wine that empathically showcases both origin and grape variety.The vineyard is located on the Titolo lava channel of Monte Vulture in northern Basilicata. The majority of... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ferrari Trento Brut is a lively, bright straw yellow color. The perlage is fine and persistent. A fresh and intense bouquet, with a broad fruity note of ripe Golden Delicious apples, white flowers and a delicate... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Flor Rose is a blend of 90% Glera (the grape used in Prosecco) and 10% Pinot Noir added for color and body. It drinks like a Prosecco, but with a touch of earthy cherry fruit and hint more ripeness than their... Read More
Tasting Notes: Elegant perlage, with an exuberant nose that exhibits ripe pear, melon, lilies and almond. The palate is dry and minerally that shows plenty of fresh fruit and a long, clean, structured finish.... 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: Within the last 5 years, the name Frank Cornelissen has become synonymous with the natural wine movement in Italy. It seems like these days the allocation for his wines is highly anticipated and is almost impossible... Read More