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 Amorotti Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo isn't a light, simple rosato. This complex wine is more like a very light red, that should be chilled, and showcases the incredible Montepulciano grape in all its glory.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend together, giving the Avignonesi Grifi a unique character. The nose opens with notes of blueberries, blackberries and incense going up to sandalwood and graphite. In the mouth... Read More
Tasting Notes: On the nose the Avignonesi Rosso di Montapulciano opens with strawberry, raspberry, and black currant together with aromas of sweet spices such as cinnamon. Pleasant, fresh, and ready to drink, it has a light and... 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
Estate History: Barone Pizzini was founded in 1870 by the noble family of the same name. It is one of the oldest wineries in Franciacorta and was the first winery in the region to promote biodiversity and natural farming methods.... 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
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
Tasting Notes: The Bibi Graetz Testamatta is a complex and full bodied red with fine, silky tannins and a long finish. Unique blend of aromas of red fruit, citrus rind, tea, cedar and rose petals. Firm finish with excellent texture... Read More
Tasting Notes: Admired around the world, Brandini is the king of sweet wines from Piemonte. The Brandini Moscato d'Asti vivid straw-yellow brilliance gives way to notes of apple, apricot and rose, with occasional grassy glints.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Montosoli is a Grand Cru vineyard site in Montalcino and the 2019 effort from Canalicchio di Sopra is nothing short of stunning. The structure, depth of fruit and power of the vintage are balanced by fine-knit tannins,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Caravaglio Nero du Munti is made from the endagered and nearly extinct Corinto Nero grape, perhaps related to Sangiovese, it is said to have been brought to the Aeolian Islands by the ancient Greeks. The sandy... Read More
Tasting Notes: Astili is a field blend coferment that comes from Sergio’s oldest and highest altitude vineyard, perched just above the town of Cardedu on the slope of Mount Astili; it’s planted to Cannonau, Bovale... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cannonau (Cardedu uses old spelling with one ‘N’) is a biotype of Grenache, most likely from Spain but growing in Sardegna for hundreds of years. Spice and smoke mingle with fleshy fruit of red plums... Read More
Tasting Notes: Monica is an indigenous grape variety from Sardegna (possibly with Spanish origins). ‘Praja’ is the Sardinian word for the Italian ‘spiaggia’, or ‘beach’, which is one of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cardedu Vermentino di Sardegna Nuo is a savory and light white wine: sea salt, sage, basil, rosemary, cedar, and a foundation of chalky stone fruits. Pair with Spaghetti alla Bottarga; grilled shrimp with rosemary;... Read More
