Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Gruner Veltliner is a classic example of Gruner, which is the most planted variety in nearby Austria. In Italy, it is only found in the Isarco Valley. Green apple, pear and mineral citrus... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner has a steely, mineral palate puncuated by notes of stone fruits, pine oil and orchard blossoms. Taut at first on the palate, it slowly expands with a please sapidity and excellent... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Manzoni Bianco grape variety was created in the 1930s by Prof. Luigi Manzoni, Director of the Conegliano Research Centre, as a cross between Riesling and Pinot Bianco. Its characteristics include loose-berried... Read More
Tasting Notes: One part of the grapes were pressed immediately after their arrival at the estate, another part were kept on the skins for 15 hours and the third part was in contact with stems and skins for about one year. These... Read More
Tasting Notes: Alto Adige is one of the few wine-growing areas of Italy with optimum conditions for this grape variety, which is why it is today one of the main local red wines. Pinot Noir prefers cool, well ventilated sites... 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: Different Mediterranean grape varieties are fermented together and blended to produce Kepos (garden in Greek). The grapes are sourced from older vineyards in Ampeleia di Mezzo, where the Mediterranean scrub dominates... 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: The Lagrein grape variety dates back to the 17th century in this region, thus it is recognized as one of the oldest in the Sud Tyrol area. Lagrein is noted for the deep red color it gives the wine and its unique... 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
Estate History: In 1984, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego decided to resurrect his family's winery under the moniker Ar. Pe. Pe. His father and grandfather had both run their family winery in Valtellina but sold it in the 1970s.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Argentiera Villa Donoratico Bolgheri Rosso is rich, opulent, and forward on fruit. Punches above its weight for body, structure, and density. A full bodied, powerful red from Bolgheri.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend together, giving the Avignonesi Grifi a unique character. The nose opens with notes of blueberries, blackberries and incense going up to sandalwood and graphite. In the mouth... Read More
Tasting Notes:Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the cornerstone of this estate, is all about a single, superior clone of the Sangiovese grape, known as Prugnolo Gentile. Taut, savory fruit and notes of leather and herbs. The palate... Read More
Estate History: Barone Pizzini was founded in 1870 by the noble family of the same name. It is one of the oldest wineries in Franciacorta and was the first winery in the region to promote biodiversity and natural farming methods.... Read More