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: 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 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: 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
Tasting Notes: The Buglioni Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso Il Bugiardo has intense and elegant aromas of ripe fruit and spices with hints of vanilla and tobacco. Warm, persistent flavors, velvety and harmonious. Pair... Read More
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: The Ca dei Frati “I Frati” Lugana is fresh and linear with delicate hints of white balsamic flowers, apricot, and almond. A great accompaniment to grilled fish dishes.
Tasting Notes: The Garda Chiaretto has aromas of strawberry and delicate spring flowers, an elegant mouthfeel, and flavors of white almonds and red berry fruits that abound on the long, crisp finish.
