Estate History: One of the legendary winemakers of the world, Bruno Giacosa crafted the most prestigious single-vineyard Barolo and Barbaresco wines during a career that spanned nearly eight decades. He joined the family business... 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 dense... Read More
Tasting Notes: The numerous aromatic plants that go into the recipe of Antica Formula are extracted by hot infusion or cold extraction methods handed down through the centuries, depending on the raw material. These methods, along... Read More
Tasting Notes: The exceptional Loreto “cru” of Barbaresco is the source for this most profound wine of the De Forville estate. More full-bodied and dense than the “Normale”, the “Loreto” also... Read More
Tasting Notes: Ben Ryé opens with an extraordinarily rich bouquet and outstanding aromas of apricots and candied orange peels. Made from dried Zibbibbo (Muscat of Alexandria or Moscato) grapes, the palate is very fresh... Read More
Tasting Notes: On the nose the Fontanafredda Barbaresco shows a light vanilla touch with intense underbrush, and violets. This robust, well-bodied wine is packed with structure and capable of withstanding the test of time. Estate... Read More
Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who n turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Barolo has a vibrant, floral nose, with typical traces of dried flowers, fall leaves and woodland underbrush. Robust and full-bodied, with acidity and firm tannins that give a sense of freshness... Read More
Tasting Notes: Aromas recall tart black cherries, leather, fresh-cut vanilla bean and oak on the Fontodi Chianti Classico. The palate is so well-crafted with a silky ball of tannins surrounded by layers of blue and red fruit and... Read More
Tasting Notes: Succulent cherries and berries, piquant minerals and herbs, and kisses of loam and pressed wildflowers jump from a glass of Fontodi Filetta. Bright acidity propels this intense wine, yet its fine-grained tannins... Read More
Tasting Notes: The G.D. Vajra Barolo is a balanced and drinkable Barolo with classic aromas of rose petals, red cherries, and strawberries. The palate is bright with a rich texture, velvety tannins, and tart red fruit flavors.... Read More
