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 Angelo Negro Roero Arneis Unfiltered has grapefruit aromatics alongside notes of peach and lychee. A pleasantly tart wine with hints of Golden Delicious apple on the palate. Residual yeast gives it a cloudy... Read More
Tasting Notes: On the nose the Avignonesi Rosso di Montapulciano opens with strawberry, raspberry, and black currant together with aromas of sweet spices such as cinnamon. Pleasant, fresh, and ready to drink, it has a light and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Baracchi O'Lilla is a blend of Chardonnay and Viogner and has a complex bouquet of green apple, citrus, and pineapple, accompanied by floral notes and herbaceous hints. Intense, smooth and fresh on the palate,... 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: Bisson's dry sparkler is finely balanced, with green apple and floral aromas dominating the complex, heady mix. Chiseled mineral acidity demands a thoughtful pairing with light salads, youthful cheeses and salty,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Admired around the world, Brandini is the king of sweet wines from Piemonte. The Brandini Moscato d'Asti vivid straw-yellow brilliance gives way to notes of apple, apricot and rose, with occasional grassy glints.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The intense nose of Cala Cala is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. Wild herbs and a hint of volatile acidity in the background contribute to the complexity. The palate is vibrant but quite... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caravaglio Nero du Munti is made from the endagered and nearly extinct Corinto Nero grape, perhaps related to Sangiovese, it is said to have been brought to the Aeolian Islands by the ancient Greeks. The sandy... Read More
Tasting Notes: Antonio Caravaglio has grown his Malvasia organically since the 90’s. This white grape is native to Sicilia and here on the volcanic soils in the Malfa district on the island of Salina, takes on a unique clean... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cascina Alberta Barbera d'Alba is an organic certified Barbera from the hills near Treiso in Piemonte. The color is a bright ruby red with purple hints. The bouquet is elegant with cherry, blackberry and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cascina Ebreo Alea is from the aromatic Malvasia grape and shows a pretty and tropical floral element in the glass. Ripe and round from long maceration and aging in Amphora.
Tasting Notes: The Cascina Ebreo Rosso is fragrant, fresh, pleasant, and easy to enjoy despite its complexity. A wine that can refine for a long time or be drunk young. The strong drinkability and freshness are the main characteristics.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Perfumed and elegant, the Castello di Perno Barbera d' Asti is a medium weight Barbera with a complexity and freshness not often found in wines from this grape.
Tasting Notes: This pet-nat is an exciting naturally sparkling wine. A light bodied rose wine, notes of rhubarb and raspberry on the nose, fruity and crunchy on the palate, with fine bubbles.
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