Tasting Notes: The Colombaio di Cencio - Chianti Classico has a lovely ruby red color, intense aromatic notes of red fruits, cherries and currants stand out in the nose, with floral scents of violet and vanilla in the background.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Allegrini Palazzo della Torre is created from grapes grown on their estate in Fumane di Valpolicella, just north of Verona in northeastern Italy. The wine is made using the ripasso method. 70 percent of the grapes... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Ampeleia Costa Toscana Alicante bottling is part of the Monovarietali project, highlighting single varieties and single vineyards whose special characteristics precluded them from blending in other wines. The... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Antinori Chianti Classico Pèppoli is ruby red in color. On the nose are fruity notes of red and black fruit, cherries, strawberries and blackberries accompanied by delicate balsamic and herbal aromas... 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:Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, the cornerstone of this estate, is all about a single, superior clone of the Sangiovese grape, known as Prugnolo Gentile. Taut, savory fruit and notes of leather and herbs. The palate... Read More
Estate History: The Bastianich Winery, founded in 1997 consists of 40 hectares of vineyards. All of the vines are in the Friuli Colli Orientali DOC area in 2 distinct climatic zones.The wines created at the Bastianich estate showcase... Read More
Tasting Notes: A great entry into Etna Rosso is the Benanti Etna Rosso: good fruit, silky (yet firm) tannins, and the minerality that Etna is known for. Slightly reticent aromas of red cherry, rosehip, raspberry and minerals.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Bright ruby-red in the glass, the Brigaldara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso shows aromas of red plum, marzipan and exotic flowers, along with a saline nuance. Juicy and tightly coiled on the palate, with strong... Read More
Tasting Notes: Intense and complex, the Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d’Alba is loaded with cherry, strawberry and blackberry notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and well-balanced, with good freshness. Estate History:... Read More
Tasting Notes: Supple and pliant, the 2020 Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino stuns for its effortless elegance, vibrant aromatics, and overall amazing texture. This might be a Rosso in name, but it offers Brunello level... Read More
Tasting Notes: The fruit and floral notes on the Cantele Teresa Manara Negroamaro offer a preview of how this wine will evolve on the palate, with ample aromas of ethereal spices and a light minerality. As on the nose, this wine... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cascina Valle Asinari Barbera d'Asti Superiore Nizza is a bold, rich red made from 100% Barbera grapes grown in the Nizza Monferrato DOCG. Aromatic with spicy red fruits and wild herbs, this savory red is... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castello di Volpaia 2018 Chianti Classico has vinous aromas of freshly pressed grapes that mingle with whiffs of wild berry, moist earth and violet. It's bright and savory, offering Marasca cherry, blood... Read More
Tasting Notes: This floral red, a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot, boasts pretty notes of violets and red fruits, which lead into a dry finish with a touch of soft tannins. Aromatically loaded with ripe cherries, perhaps... Read More
Estate History: Gianna Nannini might be one of Italy’s most celebrated pop icons, but her big love — besides music — is wine. Fifteen years ago the Siena native took over local estate Certosa di Belriguardo,... Read More