Tasting Notes: The Botromagno Pier delle Vigne is ruby in color, and aromas of wild red berries, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco leaf, cinnamon, and bittersweet chocolate abound on the nose. On the palate, the wine shows expressive... Read More
Tasting Notes: The name “Cerasuolo” comes from the term “cerasa”, that is cherry, the small and delicate fruit that this wine makes come to mind in its color shades, and sensory notes. It is a rosé... Read More
Tasting Notes: This fresh Montepulciano is very enjoyable, but not simple. It has a balanced structure, with young and fresh red fruits notes and a good propensity to aging. Montepulciano is possibly the most reliable interpreter... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Cocci Grifoni Rosso Piceno Superiore San Basso, a blend of Montepulciano and Sangiovese, is an intense ruby red color with purple reflections and lovely viscosity. Aromas of red summer fruit, cherries and raspberries,... Read More
Estate History: Emidio Pepe started his estate in Torano Nuovo, Abruzzo in 1964 after learning from his father and grandfather, who both produced wines for Casa Pepe going back to 1889. Emidio saw untapped potential for both Montepulciano... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Illuminati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo has notes of dense red cherry coulis, mentholated herbs and tobacco on the nose. Tangy cherry, herbs, a touch of minerality with finely knit tannins. Pairs well with hearty,... Read More