Tasting Notes: Until the 1970s the native grape variety Schiava was central to wine-making in Alto Adige, which is why it was long considered a red wine region. As the grapes prefer the shade, the Schiava vines are trained with... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Alpe Amaro Lys is made mostly from a variety of locally grown herbs, including gentian and gentianella, blended with bitter botanicals such as rhubarb root. The alpine herbs are picked in August, then dried,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Genepy is a traditional local herbal liqueur made in north-western Italy (in Piedmont, and the Val d’Aosta), and on the other side of the border in south-eastern France. Genepy is the local name for a herb... Read More
Tasting Notes: Ruby-red with a garnet rim, this wine's bouquet displays ample aromas of violet, wild berries, tobacco, chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, Altesino Brunello is rich and full-bodied with velvety tannins,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Altre Vie is a collaborative effect between iconic producers Gian Luca Colombo and Frederico Scarzello. The wine expresses notes of red plum, morello cherry, earth,and violets. The 2019 is in an excellent drinking... Read More
Estate History: Andrea Occhipinti is a winemaker working in Lazio with native grapes of the region, the red grapes Aleatico - thought to be related to Moscato - Grechetto Rosso, and the white grape Procanico, aka Trebbiano Toscano.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Rosso Arcaico is a blend of both Aleatico and Grechetto Rosso fermented spontaneously in terracotta. Notes of tart crunchy cranberries, black licorice, and thyme. Elegant in body but still full in flavor Rosso Arcaico... Read More
Tasting Notes: Sottobanco is made from 100% Procanico grapes and spends at least 3 days on the skins giving it a beautiful golden hue. Notes of honey crisp apple skin, camomile, and saline are all found in this bottle but are... Read More
Tasting Notes: This expressive Chardonnay is loaded with tropical notes and an alpine freshness. Andriano is a cooperative winery in Trentino, founded in 1893.
Tasting Notes: The Antinori Brunello di Montalcino Pian delle Vigne shows an intense ruby red color. The nose is complex, characterized by notes of ripe red fruit and hints of dried flowers, cocoa and spiced cherries. The palate... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cervaro della Sala is a luminous straw yellow in color streaked with occasional greenish highlights. The nose shows light toasted notes accompanied by aromas of citrus fruit, tropical fruit,and hints of butter.... Read More
Tasting Notes: This rare new release from Antinori (only 60 bottles available in the US) is notable for supple tannins, a lifted aromatic profile, and over elegant profile.
Tasting Notes: The Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva delivers a complex and highly aromatic profile of black cherries, plums, and wild berries, interwoven with elegant secondary notes of toasted spice, leather, and earthy minerals.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bruciato is a rich and pleasurable wine on the nose with notes of sweet spices, toasted coffee, and ripe red berry fruit. The wine is elegant and balanced on the palate with good length and a highly pleasurable... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Antonelli Baiocco is a fresh and rustic Umbrian version of Sangiovese; ripe red cherry flavors pair with a wide variety of foods, from pizza to red meat.
