Estate History: Located in the sleepy little burg of Novacella, in the Isarco River Valley, Abbazia di Novacella was founded in 1142 by the Augustinian Order of Canons Regular. The Augustians are not monks in the sense that you... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica is mellow, rounded and soft on the palate, lightly cidery with floral and herbal notes. Nutty with an appealing lemon bite on the finish.... 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 Caruso & Minini Arancino is a skin-contact 'orange' wine made from mostly Catarratto grapes and a touch of Inzolia. These white grapes see 20-day skin maceration then stainless steel fermentation and... Read More
Tasting Notes: Casa Setaro’s bright, clean, smoke-kissed Falanghina comes from vines planted at 250 meters altitude in Vesuvio National Park, in the commune of Bosco del Monaco. It ferments in stainless steel for around... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ciro Picariello Fiano has verve and zip and is undeniably fresh, showing grapefruit-tinged green apple, wild herbs, and crushed stone minerality. On the palate, it floods the senses with zesty minerals before... 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
Tasting Notes: The G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo JC Clare is a piece of Piemontese history in a bottle. Crafted from younger Nebbiolo vines with an eye on the past, this red opens with a slight spritz that blows off with some time... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Garofoli Rosato Komaros has a full flavor, velvety and balanced, with a rich structure. This wine offers aromas of cherries and white peaches that give way to a delicate, persistent palate. An excellent match... Read More
Tasting Notes: White peach and a good minerally aroma allow this wine to develop beautifully. Richness, continuity and balance make for an outstanding taste.
Tasting Notes: The Planeta Rose is a delicate and light expression of Syrah and Nero d'Avola. Floral notes of hibiscus and rosehip and hints of wild strawberries, blackberries and honey melon fill the glass. Lively and fresh... Read More
Tasting Notes: The main attraction for white wine in Sargegna, the Sella & Mosca Vermentino di Sardegna La Cala is aromatic with tropical fruit, pear, apple and floral notes. The round palate offers fresh citrus mineral notes... Read More
Tasting Notes: A perfectly lovely wine. With the effortless uplift of a dancer, it allows me to let it go freely through life, malo included, without it ever losing its bright demeanor and lively step. Deviously drinkable, still... Read More
