Estate History: In 1984, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego decided to resurrect his family's winery under the moniker Ar. Pe. Pe. His father and grandfather had both run their family winery in Valtellina but sold it in the 1970s.... 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: 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: Bisson's dry sparkler is finely balanced, with green apple and floral aromas dominating the complex, heady mix. Chiseled mineral acidity demands a thoughtful pairing with light salads, youthful cheeses and salty,... 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
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 Col d’Orcia Brunello di Montalcino 2015 is a ripe and seductive wine, simply bursting from the glass with red berries and woodland notes. Rich and powerful on the palate, this is not a shy wine, absolutely... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Edi Kante Chardonnay opens with fruity citrus flavors and spicy aromatic notes, soft tones of vanilla that harmonize together with the accents of marine minerality giving life to a complex, yet elegant wine.... 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
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: 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
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
