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
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 Cascina Ebreo Vino Bianco Sinche is crafted from Loire Valley and Friuli clones of Sauvignon Blanc. Bouquet of citrus fruits and flowers jump from the glass. Fermented in barrique, this rich and unique expression... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caves Cooperatives de Donnas Donnas Rosso is a benchmark alpine Nebbiolo. Red cherry, pine resin, dried rose petals and minerals all cascade together splendidly into a ripe, focused finish that leaves you salivating... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ciavolich Pecorino Colline Pescaresi Fosso Cancelli is a deep golden color in the glass. This white from the Pecorino grape is dense yet lithe, with stone fruit, white flowers and gentle spices caressing the... 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: The Colombaio di Cencio Chianti Classico Riserva has a deep red color, intense aromatic notes of red fruits, cherries and currants stand out in the nose, with floral scents of violet and vanilla in the background.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Curtaz Etna Rosso Purgatorio is a deep red, with silky tannins, mineral-laced aromatic profile and a palate of sweet spices, red berries and a powerful floral note. This is more akin to Barolo in style, with... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Donatella Colombini Rosso di Montalcino has silky tannins and a core of cherry fruit that is well balanced by the richness of the body and a pleasant zing of acidity.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fattoria Le Pupille Poggio Valente is 100% Sangiovese from the Maremma coast of Tuscany. The nose has hints of cherry and red-berry fruit followed by more complex aromas of laurel, juniper, leather and tobacco.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Felsina Fontalloro is a pure Sangiovese ‘Super Tuscan’ showing the bright, ripe side of the grape. A dry and harmonious palate is vibrant and savory, marking this as a great value in Tuscan wine.... Read More