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
Estate History: Salvino and Antonio Benanti have doubled down on the indigenous grapes and old vines of Etna, re-focusing a company that had grown a little unwieldy with vineyard holdings elsewhere in Sicily. The family property... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Benanti Spumante Rosato Lamoremio is pink with light ruby rim and the perlage is characterized by numerous fine, and persistent bubbles. Lamorèmio is intense and delicate on the nose, with hints of red... Read More
Tasting Notes: A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, this sparkling wine from Lombardy has a beautiful nose of almonds and white peaches followed by a crisp acidity and beautiful perlage. From the historic Berlucchi winery... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bisol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore Cartizze shows a straw yellowcolor with a fine, lively and persistent perlage. The bouquet is elegant with scents of wildflowers and pleasantly fruity with notes of... 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: Only Ciro Picarielllo would think to make a sparkling Fiano and no one would argue it to be a bad idea after having tasted it. The volcanic soils of Irpinia create the backbone of this elegant sparkler, giving... 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