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 Barolo has a vibrant, floral nose, with typical traces of dried flowers, fall leaves and woodland underbrush. Robust and full-bodied, with acidity and firm tannins that give a sense of freshness... 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: The Fontodi Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole shows the wild side of Chianti. Smoke, game, wild berries all come together in a mid-weight, lifted and aromatic wine from Chianti stalwarts Fontodi. Estate History:... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontodi Meriggio boasts aromas of tropical fruit, curshed tomato vine and gooseberry. Savory, linear and tangy, delivering juicy flavors of pineapple, grapefruit, cantaloupe and thyme. The palate is framed by... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Kye Freisa is the benchmark of this almost extinct variety. Dark plum, raspberry, wild herbs and a round, supple mouthfeel make this an experience not easily replicated. Estate History: The Vajra family has... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Borgogno Barolo has an attractive mid-weight palate with red and black cherry, white pepper, pipe-tobacco and a savory finish extended by well-placed tannins. Estate History: Since 1761, Borgogno is one of the... Read More
Tasting Notes: Barolo Chinato, made with 100% Barolo infused with herbs and quinine, is mildly alcoholic, its color is red with amber and garnet highlights. It shows the typical hints of leather on the nose while on the palate... Read More
Estate History: Since 1761, Borgogno is one of the most historical wineries in Barolo. The underground cellars continue to represent a rare historical memory of the Langa to this day, and the wines are made according to tradition:... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Borgogno Nebbiolo No Name shows an intense garnet red color with orange reflections. Ethereal, persistent, cassic 'tar and roses' perfume. The finish is dry, harmonious, velvety, full-bodied, and complex.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Era Ora is the first white wine produced by Borgogno in over 250 years of winemaking. This wine is made from young Riesling vines nestling among the hills in the Langhe which allow the grapes to retain their freshness... Read More
Tasting Notes: Russo’s ‘Nerina’ is a rich blend of Carricante, Catarratto and other local varieties. Several of the vines used for this wine are over 100 years old, which adds incredible concentration and depth.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Giuseppe Mascarello’s Freisa is full and rustic in style, boasting notes of red currants, violets, thyme, and a hint of spice. Freisa is closely related to Nebbiolo and shows the connection but with a spicy... Read More
Estate History: Graci, situated on the north slope of Mount Etna at Passopisciaro, is found in an area where viticulture dates back several thousand years. Many of the vines are still on original rootstock, ungrafted, having never... Read More
Tasting Notes: The I Custodi Etna Bianco Imbris is 100% Carricante and shows the varietal characher of lemons and volcanic spice. Taut and lean at first, with age the wine gains an elegant subtlety with whisps of oxidative note... Read More