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: 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: The Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba, from 100% estate -grown Nebbiolo, displays the virile muscle and power that is a benchmark for quality Barolo from Serralunga. This ready to drink Barolo is loaded... 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: Brunello is a red wine of great power and elegance, the ultimate expression of Sangiovese. In Montalcino it is characterized by its reddish-brown colour and intense aromas and flavours. At San Polo, the Allegrini... Read More
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: Cirò wine has a long history in Italy. When Calabria was Greece in ancient times it was the reward for winners of the Olympic Games. The grape Gaglioppo is one of Italy’s oldest grape varieties and... Read More
Tasting Notes: A new wine for 'A Vita (although it was made once before, in the 2012 vintage), the 'il Rosso' is 92% Gaglioppo (from the hillside vineyards of Sant'Anastasia and Muzzunetto, at 100m asl) and 8%... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Amarone is a modernly produced style of amarone, and as such showcases very typical characteristics of dried figs, plums, and currents. Thes rich and desiccated fruit notes are coupled with a vibrant... 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 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 Altre Vie Barolo offers a complex and inviting aromatic profile, starting with clear expressions of ripe red cherry, wild plum, and hints of crushed violet. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, elegant,... Read More
Tasting Notes: Anselma’s Barolo is a reflection of its surroundings, expressing notes of dried roses, black truffle, licorice and black olives. It is well-balanced between herbal and earth tones and ripe red fruits. It also... Read More
