Tasting Notes: A particular specialty of the Valle Isarco. Greenish to bright yellow in color. Peaches, apricots, and tones of tangerines on the nose. Very lively, juicy, and sleek on the palate, with a mineral-rich finish.... 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: Ampeleia Unlitro is bright and fresh, with fresh herbs and bing cherries dominating the nose. Medium-bodied, this would be a perfect wine to drink with a slight chill. The varieties were harvested and vinified separately.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Barberani Orvieto Classico Superiore Castagnolo displays aromatic notes of Green apple and almond. The round palate offers juicy white peach and ripe Bartlett pear accented by a nutty finish. Moderate acidity... Read More
Tasting Notes: Benanti made their reputation on their white wines, and the Benanti Etna Bianco shows that there’s not a dud in the bunch. Racy, lush, and the fruit glides gently into smoky minerality. Complex and delicious.... 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: Praja’ is the Sardinian word for the Italian ‘spiaggia’, or ‘beach’, which is one of the many places you can enjoy this wine. It’s the kind of light red wine that takes well to... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cardedu Vermentino di Sardegna Nuo is a savory and light white wine: sea salt, sage, basil, rosemary, cedar, and a foundation of chalky stone fruits. Pair with Spaghetti alla Bottarga; grilled shrimp with rosemary;... Read More
Estate history: Fausto and Cinzia Cellario are 3rd generation winemakers in the village of Carru on the western outskirts of the Langhe. The family only believes in working with local, indigenous Piemontese grape varieties and... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cos Frappato is an organic, naturally made red from the Sicilian Frappato grape. The brightness of fruit, combined with the acidity present in Frappato, make this the perfect wine to chill slightly, just like... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fidora Valpolicella Monte Tabor is a youthful ruby-red wine with a light perfume with hints of cherry and rose; the palate is fresh, dry and rather soft, pleasantly tannic, bitter and lively.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fontodi Casa Via Pinot Nero opens with enticing aromas and flavors of dried strawberry and blueberry. Medium body, fine tannins and a fresh finish make for a wine that's focused and refined. Pairs well with... Read More
