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
Tasting Notes: Maria Sole’s workhorse (pun intended) wine, Bulgarelli—named after her grandfather’s prized stallion—is pure Sangiovese from 20- to 30-year-old vines planted in the sandy clay soils of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Firriato Etna Brut Gaudensius is a unique sparkling wine made from the red Nerello Mascalese variety grown on Mt. Etna. Distinguished by its tiny bubbles, deep yellow color, and elegant aromatic profile of wild... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Firriato ‘Le Sabbie’ Etna Rosso is a lovely red wine that costs so little, and offers so much. This is NOT your typical simple Sicilian red wine. Salvatore di Gaetano and Vinzia, a husband and wife... Read More
Tasting Notes: Harmonium is the winning combination of Nero d’ Avola’s strength and Firriato’s style. The goal with Harmonium was to create the “cru of crus” that offered all the manifestations of... Read More
Estate History: Firriato was created by Salvatore Di Gaetano and Vinzia Novara Di Gaetano. Passionate about Sicilian wine, the husband-and-wife duo decided to start making their own by pairing ancient regional traditions with... Read More
Tasting Notes: One of the most unique wines of Piedmont, this super expressive Cabernet Sauvignon is slightly wild and totally hedonistic. Layers of earthy fruit, tobacco, dried roses, menthol and wild herbs all abound in a savory... Read More
Tasting Notes: Elegant perlage, with an exuberant nose that exhibits ripe pear, melon, lilies and almond. The palate is dry and minerally that shows plenty of fresh fruit and a long, clean, structured finish.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Florio Marsala Superiore Riserva Semisecco is from 100% Sicilian Grillo grapes. This fortified wine is aged for six years in the tranquility of the centuries-old Florio cellar. Velvety tannin with notes of raisins,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Contessa Rosa is characterized by its soft pink color, this wine features a vibrant bouquet of orange blossom, pomegranate and black plums with hints of nutmeg and basil. The bubbles are fine and persistent and... Read More
Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo is aged partly in new barrels made of oak from Allier, and partly in large Slavonian oak casks. It refines in wood barrels for approximately five months, and is bottled in late... Read More
Tasting Notes: Complex notes of black cherry, tobacco, dried mushrooms, pepper, balsamic and mint are complimented by sweet, velvety tannins and bright acidity. Ideal with big red meat dishes and medium or mature cheeses. Barolo... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba, from 100% estate -grown Nebbiolo, displays the virile muscle and power that is a benchmark for quality Barolo from Serralunga. This ready to drink Barolo is loaded... Read More
Tasting Notes:La Rosa expresses the qualities of the Barolos grown in Serralunga d’Alba at their best, with a marked concession to grace and softness in its flavor and bouquet. On the nose, clear-cut overtones of withered... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo Vigna Lazzarito shows ruby-red with garnet highlights, a sumptuous bouquet, with clear-cut overtones of ripe plums, tobacco, licorice, dried mushrooms, nutmeg and white pepper. Very dense,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Dolcetto Briccotondo displays a clear, ruby-red color with violet highlights. Its vinous bouquet is fruity, very intense and rather attractive and persistent. Nicely dry, well-balanced and velvety,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Fontanafredda Gavi has a straw-yellow color with greenish highlights. Its nose is intense and floral with notes of vanilla, lemon and apples. On the palate, full-bodied and dry with flavors of stone fruit and apple.... Read More
Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More
