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 Cascina Ebreo Vino Bianco Sinche is crafted from Loire Valley and Friuli clones of Sauvignon Blanc. Bouquet of citrus fruits and flowers jump from the glass. Fermented in barrique, this rich and unique expression... Read More
Tasting Notes: Usually predominantly (90%) from the relatively cool and elevated site Basarin in Neive – Bruno Giacosa is the other main proprietor of this cru. A Barbaresco from a small family estate with a mere 7 hectares... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe comes from the San Giuseppe parcel in the famed Bricco Boschis vineyard. Wines from this area are marked by great structure, elegance and complexity.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis is ruby red at the core with slight garnet reflections, this intense Barolo has an ethereal nose, with powerful aromas of dried fruit, jam, licorice, and violet. A rich, full-bodied... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis is ruby red at the core with slight garnet reflections, this intense Barolo has an ethereal nose, with powerful aromas of dried fruit, jam, licorice, and violet. A rich, full-bodied... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Carlone Estate focuses on Boca and the varieties, Nebbiolo, Croatina that make it up. After pressing, the wine is aged in Slovenian oak for eighteen months and then prepared for bottling. The first Boca wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barbera Briccotondo is aged partly in new barrels made of oak from Allier, and partly in large Slavonian oak casks. It refines in wood barrels for approximately five months, and is bottled in late... 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: Barolo ‘Monprivato’ is one of Italy’s most famous single vineyard bottlings. The Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio estate—the motto of which—“Only the memory of the past can open the... Read More
