Here is a fun one we did with seared duck and some good after dinner conversation, no need to wait for Winter. Â Yes, it is best with more age, but you can cheat here, throw this wine in the decanted and watch it open with more... Read More
Saturated with cassis, plum paste and blackberry puree notes as well as prominent graphite, black licorice and sweet tobacco accents. Very focused and drives along slowly, with nice cut through the finish despite its heft. Best... Read More
Some nurture particularly close family ties, and a business serves as a traditional medium for honoring one’s h eritage. With respect to the Antinori and della Rocchetta families, however, viticultural genius truly seems to... Read More
Aromas of blue flowers, blackberries and cake spices lead the nose on this smooth, structured wine. The palate delivers baked plums, prunes marinated in spirits, cinnamon, white pepper and tobacco alongside soft tannins. It has... Read More
Garnet red color with shades of orange that become more evident with the passing of years; a distinctive aroma, ethereal, intense, full of violet and liquorish with hints of vanilla, the taste is warm, full, dry and harmonious.... Read More
The vineyards and land comprising the La Sala estate date back to the 11th century and boast the distinction of having been owned by the Medici family. The estate comprises 21 hectares, 15 of which are dedicated to the cultivation... Read More
This Rosso di Montalcino is deeply alluring with its sexy bouquet of spiced orange peels, sour cherry, sweet violets and perfectly contrasting nuances of worn leather. It’s silky in texture yet spry, with a mix of tart wild... Read More
The small winery of San Giuliano rests its head on the historic hillside vineyard of the same name but subsumes a total of 7 hectares of vineyards spread throughout the Piemonte zones of Roero, Asti, Neive, and Barbaresco. Owner-enologist... Read More
Masùt da Rive possesses strong ties to Friulian tradition, having been established in 1937 by Antonio Gallo. Nevertheless, in 1979, the estate commenced a new period in its tenure under Fabrizio Silvano (fourth generation), gradually... Read More
Aromas of bell pepper, red currant and vanilla come together in the glass along with a gamy note. The dense palate delivers dried black cherries, toasted oak, tobacco and licorice. Tightly wound, astringent tannins dry out the... Read More
Finessed and elegant, the Impero Primitivo wafts from the glass with a profusion of cherries, berries, rose petals, Mediterranean scrub, white pepper and licorice. For all its power, this wine feels almost weightless, layering... Read More
A red wine that delights with its youthful exuberance and vibrancy. On the nose, it unfurls a panoply of scents with cherries and raspberries taking center stage, complemented by a subtle hint of spices. It’s seamless flow and... Read More
A school teacher in the county of Costigliole d’Asti, Domenico Stella loved music, but he also loved making wine. In 1920, his passion became reality when he established the Azienda Agricola Stella and soon became a notable... Read More
Intense red, blue, and black fruits dance against a backdrop of warm earth, violet petals, baking spices, licorice and Mediterranean scrub in this very appealing, plush wine. Fine-grained tannins and a sweet inner perfume find... Read More
The entire estate was initially designated for cereal and corn production, but in 1980, Francesco Calderone inherited the land that his grandfather had purchased in 1900 and established the Buceci estate. He proceeded to plant... Read More