Tasting Notes: Mocali has been around since the early 1980s and has earned a reputation for making quality Brunello that’s elegant but also accessible. The 2018 vintage is a perfect example of their craftsmanship, balancing... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Allegrini Amarone is a modernly produced style of amarone, and as such showcases very typical characteristics of dried figs, plums, and currents. Thes rich and desiccated fruit notes are coupled with a vibrant... Read More
Tasting Notes: Tropical fruit and yellow peach aromas alongside floral notes of hawthorn and a pleasing chalkiness on the finish mark the Caprai Grechetto as a great white for fresh fish or antipasti.... Read More
Tasting Notes: Vespa Bianco is a fine Friuli white obtained from 45% Chardonnay, 45% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Picolit grapes, Vespa Bianco Bastianich is characterised by mineral and citric undertones which go on to evolve into... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Benanti Pietramarina is a singular wine from an exceptional place, Mt. Etna. Grown from century-old vines on the eastern slopes of Etna, the wine shows lemon peel, petrol and salinity all in the perfect framework... Read More
Tasting Notes: The perlage on the Brandini Alta Langa Brut is fine and persistent. The perfume has scents of fresh baked bread perfectly blended with floral notes and hints of candied fruit. The palate has orchard fruits and is... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Brandini Barolo La Morra has fine tannins supported by a spicy, fruit filled palate with floral notes of rose and currants. Estate History : Located in the heart of La Morra, in the Province of Cuneo, Brandini... Read More
Tasting Notes: Usually predominantly (90%) from the relatively cool and elevated site Basarin in Neive – Bruno Giacosa is the other main proprietor of this cru. A Barbaresco from a small family estate with a mere 7 hectares... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Castellare di Castellina Vin Santo del Chianti Classico San Niccolo is from Malvasia Bianca and a small amount of Trebbiano grapes dried out in an aired area on “cannicci” (special wicker mats).... Read More
Tasting Notes: One of the stars of the Cirelli lineup, this example of Trebbiano has notes of citrus fruits, green apple, and white flowers, with subtle hints of almond and honey. The key factor here is the use of terracotta amphora,... Read More