Tasting Notes: L’Oste is Villa Bagnolo's “friendly and fun” bottle of wine, that expresses the complexity of the Sangiovese and the sustainable farming at Villa Bagnolo. In Italian “Oste” means... Read More

Tasting Notes: Fresh, vibrant and supple, Dante Barbera d’Asti is excellent with antipasti, firm cheeses, red sauce pasta, pizza or steak. The palate is bright with red berries and balanced with a refreshing smack of acidity.... Read More

Tasting Notes: This coastal Sangiovese/Syrah blend is a deep red with ruby highlights. The nose has fruity aromas of black cherry and berries, with spicy notes of pepper and cinnamon. One the palate, it is soft, silky, and pleasantly... Read More

Tasting Notes: Maria Sole’s workhorse (pun intended) wine, Bulgarelli—named after her grandfather’s prized stallion—is pure Sangiovese from 20- to 30-year-old vines planted in the sandy clay soils of the... Read More

Tasting Notes: Monte Bernardi's Chianti Classico Riserva is a hallmark for traditional yet forward-thinking Sangiovese. Fruity, herbal, and a little earthy, with smooth tannins and a long finish. If you want a wine that’s... Read More

Tasting Notes: Old vine, serious Sangiovese from the heart of Chianti. Gabriele Buondonno strikes a perfect balance between structure, softness, and brilliant red fruit. A light amount of Canaiolo, Malvasia Nera, and Colorino... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Di Majo Norante winery sits in the hills of the region of Molise, along the Adriatic Sea between Puglia and Abruzzo, where the cultivation of vines dates back to 500 BC. Their Cabernet has a deep ruby-red color... Read More

Tasting notes: Made only from native vines, Sangiovese (90%) and Canaiolo (10%), Chianti Classico di Castellare is a wine produced according to the correct Chianti tradition, without the addition of international varieties. An... Read More

Tasting Notes: Made from 100% Sangiovese grown in the Ramitello and Martarosa vineyards and hand-harvested in October, the Di Majo Norante Sangiovese is aged in stainless steel and large oak barrels for six months to achieve... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Masseria Li Veli Salice Salentino Passamente is a dense ruby red with a purplish rim, immediately intense on the nose with marked aromas of ripe and fleshy red fruits, notably cherries followed by spicy notes... Read More

Tasting Notes: Le Vigne di Zamò dates back to 1924 and has been growing grapes and making wine in Friuli since that time. The dedicated team at the winery crafts an array of world class white and red wines from indigenous... Read More

Tasting notes: Arguably the most well-known grape from Sicily, Nero d'Avola is perfectly suited for the island's terroir given its ability to thrive in saline-rich soils and maintain its acidity in the heat. This expression... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Bertani Valopolicella is a easy drinking and pleasant red, with notes of fresh fruit, especially cherries, typical of Valpolicella, alongside notes of white pepper and silky tannins typical.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Ercole Barbera del Monferrato is fresh and bright, with ripe red fruits with a nice mineral and floral core. Unoaked. This liter of Barbera joy pairs well with hanger steak, grilled and roasted pork, and mushroom... Read More

Tasting notes: Ruby-red color with a delicate aroma evoking forest fruits and cherry. The palate is soft, with a full, pleasant sapid sensation which emphasizes its persistency.

Tasting Notes: The Di Majo Norante Aglianico Contado has a ruby red color with garnet reflections, a broad and intense bouquet with hints of ripe fruit. It is soft and velvety in the mouth, very harmonious with a dense body, slightly... Read More

Tasting notes: Masciarelli's Montepulciano is a chance to try the breadth of Abruzzo's native red grape without breaking the bank. Rich and ripe, dark Marasca cherry fruit, along with attractive spicy, smoky notes. Fleshy... Read More

Tasting notes: A playful Venetian blend, On the nose, aromas of cherry and vanilla with hints of cedar. On the palate, it features lush flavors of cherry, blackberry, with soft and silky tannins.

Tasting notes: Comprised of Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, and Magliocco, it doesn't get much more Calabrian than this. Intense and complex, with dark notes of black cherry, plum, cocoa, tobacco, ink and spices.... Read More

Tasting notes: Warmly fruited, sunkissed, and savory expression of Gaglioppo. Ideal for red meats, game and medium-aged cheeses.

Tasting Notes: Intense aromas of exotic Eastern flowers (violets come to mind), wild strawberries and pomegranate in a glass of the Lucchetti Lacrima di Morro D' Alba. On the palate, flavors of wild berry compote, hints of... Read More

Tasting notes: Native to Alto Adige Schiava, or Vernatsch in local dialect, is a light bodied red that can be likened to Gamay as it is a step softer than Pinot Noir and can be served slightly chilled. Notes of fresh raspberries... Read More

Tasting notes: Intense ruby red with garnet red tinges. A rich, lingering bouquet with intense notes of fruit preserves and hints of grass. The palate is velvety and mouthfilling, balanced by supporting acidity with excellent... Read More

Tasting notes: A textbook Primitivo that is full-bodied and well-structured. A pleasant palate with a subtle astringency and excellent fruity finish, enriched with mellow notes of coconut. Its aftertaste is very long with the... Read More

Tasting Notes: In the southernmost part of the heel of the Italian boot, otherwise known as the Salento Peninsula of the Puglia region, the Perrini family has been growing grapes and making wine for generations. Their vines average... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Garganuda Valpolicella presents a vibrant and fresh profile, with dominant aromas and flavors of very ripe dark red and black cherry, intermingled with subtle notes of coffee, earthiness, and dried herbs. It... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Polizano Rosso di Montepulciano is a simpler version of Vino Nobile, intended for earlier consumption, lighter foods, and everyday drinking. Poliziano has dedicated some of its vineyards specifically for the... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fontanafredda Dolcetto Briccotondo displays a clear, ruby-red color with violet highlights. Its vinous bouquet is fruity, very intense and rather attractive and persistent. Nicely dry, well-balanced and velvety,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Valpolicella Classico is a well-structured wine, with a soft, long and persistent finish. Brilliant ruby red in colour, with a pleasant scent of wild berries. Dry and velvety on the palate, it is characterized... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Le Ragnaie Toscana Rosso Troncone has a freshness mingled with a zippy, spicy edge. Red fruits, minerals and a touch of tannins are balanced against mouthwatery acidity. An excellent introduction to the wines... Read More

Tasting Notes: Aromas of cherry, strawberry, and white pepper, pair this wine with aged cheeses, spiced soups, and cured meats. This region carries just as much heritage as Chianti, having wines crafted here since the 19th century.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Calabretta Gaio Gaio Vino Rosso is an easy drinking red with the obvious Etna Rosso quality. Light bodied with loads of berry fruit, light forest floor, and savory notes.

Estate History: For four generations,... Read More

Estate History: The Chiacchiera winery was founded in 2010 by the family of Emanuela Mancianti, and is located in the hills of Montepulciano in the locality of Cervognano. This area, southeast of Montepulciano, is among the most... Read More

Tasting Notes: Lush, bright purple Primitivo with notes blueberry, fig and a pleasant earthiness

Tasting Notes: One of the challenges in making Aglianico del Vulture is making sure that these big reds don't become bitter, and Fabrizio Piccin has done an excellent job of taming the tannins without making the wines glossy... Read More

Tasting Notes: A blend of Dolcetto, with some Barbera—and a touch of Nebbiolo for structure—from vineyards around the cellar at Santa Maria. Varietals are naturally fermented in stainless steel, assembled and matured... Read More

Tasting Notes: Aglianico has long been hailed as the Barolo of the South, a grape that can match the delicate earthy pepper and dark cherry of Nebbiolo. Distinctly full-bodied and coarse, Mastroberardino's stands out with... Read More

Tasting Notes: Brilliant ruby red with violet tinges. Intense aromas and flavors, refined and elegant, with hints of sour red cherry, blueberry, violet and flint. Full bodied with smooth tannins, leading to along, fresh finish.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The La Mozza Cabernet I Perazzi is a truly Tuscan Cabernet, in which the great Bordeaux variety is interpreted with Maremma style: maximum ripeness and highest quality. Intense fruit, notes of ripe blueberry and... Read More

Tasting Notes: This crunchy whole-cluster Sangiovese is a bright, joyful red, easy to drink but with an unexpected complexity.

Tasting Notes: Ruby red in color, the Feudo Montoni Nero d'Avola Lagnusa has an elegant structure, with a complex perfume that has notes of cherries-in-spirit, red plum, blackberry, with bold aromas of cinnamon and clove.... Read More

Tasting Notes: From the cultivation to the winemaking, Cantine Benvenuto pursues a single great commitment: the preservation of nature. A unique Calabrese blend of Greco Nero and Magliocco, two think-skinned grapes vinfied fresh... Read More

Estate History: Mirafiore was founded in 1858 by Emanuele Mirafiore, son of Italy's King Vittorio Emanuele II. With its range of unique wines, highly distinctive in origin, character and personality, by the end of the century... Read More

Tasting Notes: Small production, 100% Sangiovese from Castelnuovo Berardenga. Notes of red sour cherry, dried oregano, and balsamic reduction

Tasting Notes: Bruno Verdi makes some of the most underappreciated wines in Italy. Located in the Oltrepo Pavese section of Lombardia, the blend on the Buttafuoco Oltrepo Pavese is mostly Croatina, also known as Bonarda, with... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Il Borro Pian di Nova Toscana combines the spice from Syrah with the fruitiness of Sangiovese. Fresh and direct, velvety and captivating, this bright red is energetic on the palate.... Read More