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
Estate History: Deirdre O’Brien and Maurizio Caffer are ex-pats from Ireland that have run their organic/ biodynamic farm in Villamiroglio, a village in the hills of Monferrato in Piedmont, since 2014. On their estate, named... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Celestino Pecci Rosso di Montalcino has classic aromas of tobacco, leather, cherry, red berry with hints of cocoa powder. Medium-bodied with balanced tannins and a long finish on the palate, this pairs well... Read More
Estate History: Gianna Nannini might be one of Italy’s most celebrated pop icons, but her big love — besides music — is wine. Fifteen years ago the Siena native took over local estate Certosa di Belriguardo ,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The blend on the Eduardo Torres Acosta Bianco Versante Nord is a kitchen-sink mix of various grapes indigenous to Sicily. Half is the rare Minnella grape while the other half is a blend of Carricante, Catarratto,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Fattorie Romeo del Castello Etna Rosso Allegracore is bright, polished and easy to enjoy. This pure expression of Etna Rosso has bright cherries, an electic kick from the volcanic soils, and savory, soft tannins.... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Firriato ‘Le Sabbie’ Etna Rosso is a lovely red wine that costs so little, and offers so much. This is NOT your typical simple Sicilian red wine. Salvatore di Gaetano and Vinzia, a husband and wife... Read More