Tasting Notes: The Aldo Conterno Barolo Cicala is chocked full of ripe plum, menthol, licorice and tobacco. Rich and powerful, the big frame is supported by robust tannins and a bright acidity. Estate History: Aldo Conterno ,... Read More
Estate History: Azelia was founded in 1920 in Castiglione Falletto by Lorenzo Scavino and is now run by the 5th generation in the family headed by Luigi supported by his wife Lorella and his son Lorenzo.... Read More
Tasting Notes:Baricci sources its fruit from estate vineyards located in the famed Montosoli vineyard. This produces a spicy, vibrant Brunello showcasing black and red berry fruit, aromatic tones of cedar and mint, all on a frame... 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
Estate History: Notary documents from the 19th century attest to the presence of the Rocca family in the township of Barbaresco since 1834, the same year their ancestor Francesco (1834-1894) was born. In 1864, Francesco drafted... Read More
Tasting Notes: Elegant and refined, the 2019 Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello is both ready to drink and built for the cellar. Crushed cherries, pipe tobacco, woodland berries, and dried herbs all mingle together. The palate is both... Read More
Estate History: Fontodi has belonged to the Manetti family since 1968. The family has been associated for centuries with another activity typical of the Chianti region, the production of its famous “terrecotte” tiles.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo Gramolere has dark fruit notes, with menthol and spice leading into ripe red cherry and sage. Expansive and rich, this super-expressive Barolo is a real attention grabber.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fratelli Alessandria Barolo San Lorenzo shows the darker side of Nebbiolo with black cherry, menthol, tobacco and a solid tannic structure marking it as a wine needing a few years in bottle to completely unwind.... Read More
Estate History: The late, great Maestro del Veneto, Giuseppe Quintarelli, succeeded in establishing his mythical and legendary estate during an amazing sixty-year career. All of the tradition, love, heart, and soul of crafting... Read More
Estate History: The late, great Maestro del Veneto, Giuseppe Quintarelli, succeeded in establishing his mythical and legendary estate during an amazing sixty-year career. All of the tradition, love, heart, and soul of crafting... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Primofiore or “first flower” is the youngest red wine released by the estate every year. A ‘field blend’ of Corvina, Corvinone, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Le Ragnaie Fornace Brunello boasts soaring aromatics of forest floor, violets and grilled herbs. The palate is saturated with super-ripe cherries, sweet pipe tobacco, and red licorice with substantial tannic... Read More
