Tasting Notes: The 2017 Ca' Marcanda from Gaja is composed of 60% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot. The wine is vibrant with notes of grapefruit, red orange and Mediterranean botanical herbs. Extremely... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Rosso Ca'del Merlo is a blend of 55% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon witht the rest made up of a field blend of Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo, Croatina, Sangiovese all from a single... Read More
Tasting Notes: A beguiling, truly stunning wine, the Fontodi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Sorbo is at the top of its class. A wine of pure power and class, loaded with dark notes of cassis, leather, dried herbs, wood... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ferrari Trento Brut Giulio Riserva is one of Italy's greatest sparkling wines. Notes of toasted brioche, fresh citrus, pine, and honeycomb.
Tasting Notes: Percarlo is 100% estate grown Sangiovese grapes, especially selected bunch per bunch, from the best zones of the vineyards. Percarlo is aged in French oak barrels for 20-22 months and kept in bottled for another... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Venissa Bianco is golden in color and instantly spicy on the nose with salty notes and nuances of fleshy yellow fruit. On the palate it is well-structure, full and velvety with quince notes and traces of licorice... Read More
Tasting Notes: In essence a declassified Amarone from a cooler vintage, the Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso del Bepi is typically only produced when the Amarone is not made. A great introduction into Quintarelli wines without the splurge... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Romano dal Forno Passito Rosso is produced in very limited amounts and on very rare occasions. It possesses immense opulence and density, with preeminent hints of plum, black cherry, raspberry, chocolate and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Toscana Bianco shows an intense straw-yellow color, and is characterized by aromas of tropical fruit accompanied by mild hints of toasted vanilla. On the palate it is rich and dense... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Il Borro Alessandro dal Borro is a pure expression of Syrah, made in limited quantities and hand-numbered on the bottles. Sensual and dark, spicy notes of plum and raspberry, along with wild herbs and a fine... 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
Estate History: Fontodi has belonged to the Manetti family since 1968. The family has been associated for centuries with another activity typical of the Chianti region, the production of its famous “terrecotte” tiles.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Fieramonte has imposing structure and depth. The wine is a beautifully bright, intense and compact ruby color, with very lively highlights. The nose opens slowly,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a wine without peer. Simply put, this is as graceful and lifted, ethereal and magical, as Amarone gets. Profoundly deep and layered, yet retainaing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Barolo Bussia Riserva “Golden Label” is produced only from a careful selection of Nebbiolo grapes cultivated in the prestigious Bussia area in Monforte d’Alba. This Barolo Riserva offers extraordinary... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a wine without peer. Simply put, this is as graceful and lifted, ethereal and magical, as Amarone gets. Profoundly deep and layered, yet retainaing... Read More
