Tasting Notes: The aromatic Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Nero is one of the best that Italy has to offer. Vibrant and soft, with supple light fruit tones of under ripe cherry and blackberry that showcase the mountain-fruit profile... 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: 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
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
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 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
Estate History: Braida’s story is linked to that of Rocchetta Tanaro, a small town in the Monferrato area. They were some vineyards owned by Grandfather Giuseppe, who left them to his son Giacomo, and now they are cultivated... Read More
Tasting Notes: The obscure Piemontese variety Pelaverga makes the Castello di Verduno Basadone a brilliant food wine. Spicy, zippy red fruit dominate the flavor profile. The Pelaverga label has a drawing of poppies which are called... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, it is bottled in May following harvest after a relatively brief passage in steel--a regimen which emphasizes the brisk, red-fruited, gluggable qualities of wines... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cordero di Montezemolo Langhe Nebbiolo is a modern interpretation of Nebbiolo. Stylish and fruit-forward, with a concentrated nose of raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and violet. Fresh, robust, and full-flavored... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cos Frappato is an organic, naturally made red from the Sicilian Frappato grape. The brightness of fruit, combined with the acidity present in Frappato, make this the perfect wine to chill slightly, just like... Read More
Tasting Notes: Lighea has a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose offers a rich and fragrant bouquet where the typical notes of orange blossom merge with hints of citrus (cedar and bergamot) and exotic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Elena Walch Gewurztraminer comes from second generation female owned winery established by visionary Elena Walch. After studying architecture, she fell in love with wine while restoring a 17th century Hungarian... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Feudo Montoni Nerello Mascalese Rose di Adele color is light pink “onion skin,” with bronze reflections. Notes of pink rose petal and violets combine with aromas of black pepper, blackberries, pomegranate,... Read More
Estate History: The Vajra family has farmed Bricco delle Viole, the highest cru in Comune di Barolo, since the 1880s.Aldo Vajra, after being sent to the family farm due to his involvement in protests and marches in the late 1960's... Read More
