Tasting Notes : The vineyards occupy a site atop a gentle hill. The natural features, including elevation, exposure, the soil, microclimate and good ventilation, create a mix that is ideal for the Pinot Noir variety, which is... Read More
Tasting Notes: Ruby-red with a garnet rim, this wine's bouquet displays ample aromas of violet, wild berries, tobacco, chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate, Altesino Brunello is rich and full-bodied with velvety tannins,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Rated top wine in the world, the 2018 Argiano Brunello is loaded with dark plum, cassis and forest berries. Balanced and pure this is an epic expression of Brunello.
Please note with the 2018 vintage the wine sees less oak and is closed with a screw cap. Packaging has been updated as well.
Tasting Notes: Vespa Bianco is a fine Friuli white obtained from 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon Blanc... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Benanti Pietramarina is a singular wine from an exceptional place, Mt. Etna. Grown from century-old vines on the eastern slopes of Etna, the wine shows lemon peel, petrol and salinity all in the perfect framework... Read More
Estate History: Salvino and Antonio Benanti have doubled down on the indigenous grapes and old vines of Etna, re-focusing a company that had grown a little unwieldy with vineyard holdings elsewhere in Sicily. The family property... Read More
Tasting Notes: PN VZ15 is beautiful on the eye, pale gold in color. The wine opens with aromas of cherry, jam-infused fruit and dried fig. The rich, complex nose then develops towards toasted, baked notes, as well as aromas of... 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: The Bucci Verdicchio is a benchmark Italian white wine, not only of the Verdicchio grape and Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC but for all white wines. Lemon peel, almond paste and orchard fruit combine in... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva is a white wine that features a complex bouquet of apricots, Golden Delicious apples and spice. Full bodied with exceptional richness, this Verdicchio shows excellent... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is outstandingly balanced, supple-smooth and loaded with personality. Rich without being heavy, this is an Amarone that shows endless food pairing possibilities.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ca' del Bosco Chardonnay Curtefranca has a bright golden hue in the glass, this powerful white is intensely scented, underscored with a hint of vanilla and a characteristic note of hazelnut. Grapes from... Read More
Estate History: The story of Ca' del Bosco begins in the mid-1960s when, in Erbusco, Franciacorta, Annamaria Clementi Zanella bought a small house on a hill, locally known as Ca' del bosc because it was surrounded by... Read More
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby color streaked with garnet. Intense, ethereal bouquet melts into aromas of sweet violet and iris, with hints of spices such as tobacco, cinnamon and leather. Smooth, warm and velvety flavor, harmonious,... Read More
