Estate History: In 1984, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego decided to resurrect his family's winery under the moniker Ar. Pe. Pe. His father and grandfather had both run their family winery in Valtellina but sold it in the 1970s.... Read More
Estate History: The first vineyard was bought by Gaspare Parusso in 1901. In 1971 Armando Parusso, the newphew of Gaspare, started to bottle the wine under his own label. Parusso now produces wine from 28 hectares of vineyards... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Brandini Dolcetto d'Alba Filari Lunghi is a simple pleasure wine. Deep purple fruits, soft bright cherry and raspberry notes and a easy-going finish make this a perfect picnic or pizza wine. Estate History:... 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: 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: The Quintarelli Passito Bianco Amabile del Cere is the Italian equivalent to Y'Quem. Profound and rich, this exotic blend of dried grapes has an intense perfume of Christmas spices, with dried figs and a bracing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Le Ragnaie Fornace Brunello boasts soaring aromatics of forest floor, violets and grilled herbs. The palate is saturated with super-ripe cherries, sweet pipe tobacco, and red licorice with substantial tannic... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Le Ragnaie Fornace Brunello boasts soaring aromatics of forest floor, violets and grilled herbs. The palate is saturated with super-ripe cherries, sweet pipe tobacco, and red licorice with substantial tannic... Read More
Tasting Notes: It is difficult to believe that Montefalco Sagrantino can get any more profound than Bea’s beloved “Pagliaro,” but indeed it can. The family has owned a parcel in Cerrete, the highest-altitude... Read More
