Tasting Notes: The Bastian Cuntrari Rosso di Valtellina from winemaker Michele Silvestri opens with a citrus freshness, with hints of orange, then red fruit, blackberry, blueberry and currant, notes of strawberry, with an excellent... Read More
Estate History: The Bastianich Winery, founded in 1997 consists of 40 hectares of vineyards. All of the vines are in the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC area in 2 distinct climatic zones.The wines created at the Bastianich estate showcase... Read More
Tasting Notes: Vespa Bianco is a fine Friuli white obtained from 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Picolit grapes, Vespa Bianco Bastianich is characterised by mineral and citric undertones which go on to evolve into... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bele Casel Col Fondo Prosecco is an unfiltered version of this classic sparkling wine. Green apple, meter lemon and honey notes all jump from the glass. The palate has an echo of the orchard fruit backed by... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bele Casel Col Fondo Prosecco is an unfiltered version of this classic sparkling wine. Green apple, meter lemon and honey notes all jump from the glass. The palate has an echo of the orchard fruit backed by... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bele Casel Prosecco Vecchie Uve, is named for the oldest, rarest grapes in the Monfumo vineyard in Asolo. The vineyard iteslef is nearly 100 years-old, and some of the varieties planted are rarely found anywhere... 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
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 Benanti Etna Rosato has a pink, salmon color. The nose is intense, delicate, floral with hints of broom, fruity with hints of blackberry and cherry. The palate is dry, fresh, saline and mineral, lightly tannic... 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: Classic (Champagne) Method Rose made from Pinot Nero, Pinot Bianco and Chardonnay. Vinification is a gentle, gradual pressing of clusters with fractioning of the must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel... Read More
