Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Gruner Veltliner is a classic example of Gruner, which is the most planted variety in nearby Austria. In Italy, it is only found in the Isarco Valley. Green apple, pear and mineral citrus... Read More
Tasting Notes: The aromatic Abbazia di Novacella Pinot Nero is one of the best that Italy has to offer. Vibrant and soft, with supple light fruit tones of under ripe cherry and blackberry that showcase the mountain-fruit profile... Read More
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
Estate History: Ampeleia is located in Maremma (Tuscany) on the Colline Metallifere (Metal hills) and is characterized by its high-rise from 200 to 600m above sea level that conveys biodiversity. It is a biodynamic farm managed... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color Ampeleia Rosato di Ampeleia is a magical pink, reminiscent of coral reefs. Wild berry fruit jump from the glass with strawberry and raspberry at first, followed by honeydew melon, currants and a slight... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bruciato is a rich and pleasurable wine on the nose with notes of sweet spices, toasted coffee, and ripe red berry fruit. The wine is elegant and balanced on the palate with good length and a highly pleasurable... Read More
Tasting Notes: Costalmolino hints at aromas of pine and mint coupled with ripe stone fruit and sweet citrus. The palate is both vibrant and textural and finishes with lingering acidity. Enjoy with grilled seafood and pasta salads.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Benanti made their reputation on their white wines, and the Benanti Etna Bianco shows that there’s not a dud in the bunch. Racy, lush, and the fruit glides gently into smoky minerality. Complex and delicious.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Benanti Etna Rosato has a pink, salmon color. The nose is intense, delicate, floral with hints of broom, fruity with hints of blackberry and cherry. The palate is dry, fresh, saline and mineral, lightly tannic... Read More
Tasting Notes: Vittorio Bera Moscato d'Asti is famed for light, sweet profile, delicate bubbles and low (5%) abv. Try this with a pannetone or simply by itself, truly a delight. Estate History: The Vittoria Bera estate dates... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bisol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore Cartizze shows a straw yellowcolor with a fine, lively and persistent perlage. The bouquet is elegant with scents of wildflowers and pleasantly fruity with notes of... Read More