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 Alberto Oggero Roero Bianco is from 20-30 year old organic Arneis vines. More texture and body than a typical Arneis, but not less fragrant, this elegant white has peach pit, spiced apple and almond notes that... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Amaro dell’Etna has its roots on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily where more than twenty-six herbs and aromatic plants grow. Its special recipe embodies the volcanic nature of Sicilian soil and even... Read More
Tasting Notes: The color Ampeleia Rosato di Ampeleia is a magical pink, reminiscent of coral reefs. Wild berry fruit jump from the glass with strawberry and raspberry at first, followed by honeydew melon, currants and a slight... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Antinori Castello della Sala Bramito del Cervo is produced from the vineyards surrounding the medieval castle at Castello della Sala. One variety that thrives in this terroir is Chardonnay. The vineyards are... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bruciato is a rich and pleasurable wine on the nose with notes of sweet spices, toasted coffee, and ripe red berry fruit. The wine is elegant and balanced on the palate with good length and a highly pleasurable... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Avignonesi Da Di Rosso is an organic Sangiovese vinified in terracotta amphora with some whole cluster fruit vinified separately and blended into the final mix. The flavor is bright and energetic with red berries,... Read More
Tasting notes: This delicious rosato is a blend of grapes from various historical vineyards in Valtellina. Barbacàn made this rosato out of love for their land and a passion for rescuing old vines of ancient local varieties... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Bastianich Vespa Rosso is a blend of Refosco and Merlot. Uncharastically fruit-forward for a red from Friuli, it has abundant spicy, earthy notes, making this a perfect companion for anything from pizza to... 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
