Tasting Notes: At some point in the middle 1960’s Amilcare, with the help of a cousin and the goading of the not-yet-famous Italian food journalist Veronelli, planted a couple acres of Fogarina vines behind his mother’s... 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 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: Without question Arpepe make the most complex Nebbiolo outside of Piemonte. Their Rosso is very approachable with the softness of Langhe Nebbiolo but the structure and depth of La Morra Barolo. Bright cherry, eucalyptus,... 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: 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: The Benvenuto Cielo Rosato is from 100% Nero d'Avola, known locally as Calabrese. This zippy, energetic rosato is incredibly vibrant in the glass, with aromatics that soar like wandering through a strawberry... 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: On the palate, Chianti Classico Bibbiano is dry and full-bodied, with a rich and intense flavor. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, and there is a good acidity that balances the wine and gives it a refreshing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Borgo del Tiglio Collio Bianco from a blend of Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling is round and expressive, with a generous demonstration of mature vines blended from several varietals. Light use of oak... Read More
