The Guado al Tasso 1999 is a beautifully evolved expression from a classic late-1990s vintage, now showing mature complexity and harmony. The nose reveals blackcurrant, dried plum, leather, cedar, and tobacco leaf, with tertiary... Read More
Some nurture particularly close family ties, and a business serves as a traditional medium for honoring one’s heritage. With respect to the Antinori and della Rocchetta families, however, viticultural genius truly seems to run... 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
The Sagrantino di Montefalco Secco Pagliaro 2007 is a monumental and deeply expressive wine from a warm, powerful vintage. The nose is intense and layered, revealing black cherry, dried plum, wild herbs, leather, and notes of... Read More
"Stretch ball," a local Piedmontese sport, is the pastime that occupied
Giuseppe Bologna every Sunday in his youth, earning him the nickname
'Braida.' At a young age Giuseppe founded the Braida estate,
cultivating a single... Read More
The Ferrando estate covers about 17 acres in the Canavese and Carema DOCs of the northern Piedmont of northwest Italy. Nebbiolo and Barbera grow in the higher foothills, in the shadows of the Alps and Mont Blanc, and Erbaluce... Read More
The Conteisa 2007 is a richly textured and expressive Barolo from a warm, generous vintage. The bouquet opens with ripe red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, and sweet spice, layered with notes of licorice and subtle balsamic nuance.... Read More
Initially established at the close of the 19th century, quality-oriented production commenced at the Francheschi family’s renowned estate only in 1958, when esteemed enologist Pierluigi Talenti accepted the post of winemaker.... Read More
Since 1739, the di Napoli family has owned and managed the 13th-century estate of Castello dei Rampolla, which is situated near Panzano in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone. The legend at this historic property, however,... Read More
The Château l’Évangile 2010 is a monumental and impeccably structured wine from one of Bordeaux’s greatest modern vintages. The nose is deep and layered, revealing black cherry, plum, cassis, and violet, intertwined with... Read More
The Château Palmer 2005 is a majestic and profoundly structured wine from one of Bordeaux’s legendary vintages. The bouquet is layered and intense, offering blackcurrant, ripe plum, violet, and graphite, with notes of cedar,... Read More
While rooted in the tradition of the Langhe, Angelo Gaja has enriched this foundation with an openminded sensibility that marries traditional practices and technological innovation, thereby extending Piemonte’s international... Read More
The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Ancegnières 2017 is a finely etched and quietly powerful Chardonnay from a balanced, classical vintage. Aromas of lemon oil, white peach, pear skin, and citrus blossom unfold with precision,... Read More
The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Morgeots 2019 is a commanding yet tightly wound Chardonnay, showcasing the depth of this expansive Premier Cru through restraint rather than opulence. Aromas of ripe pear, lemon oil, white... Read More
The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chenevottes 2019 is a powerful yet razor-sharp Chardonnay from a warm vintage handled with exceptional restraint. The nose opens with lemon oil, white peach, citrus blossom, and crushed limestone,... Read More
The Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2016 is a beautifully composed and harmonious wine from an excellent vintage. The nose opens with ripe cherry, black plum, and dried red berries, layered with notes of sweet spice, cocoa, and... Read More
Cantina Conterno began in 1908 when Grandfather Giovanni Conterno
started making wines. While not technically labeled Monfortino at the
time, the now legendary riserva was born in 1915 when Giovanni placed
emphasis on premium... Read More
The Barbera d’Alba Vigna Francia 2017 is a powerful yet impeccably controlled expression of Barbera from a warm, concentrated vintage. The nose is deep and intense, revealing black cherry, ripe plum, violet, and subtle notes... Read More
Romano Dal Forno is Veneto's 'Grape King' and also one of the kings of Amarone, Italy's great 'Monster' wine. This bold statement ignites the debate: Dal Forno or Quintarelli, who makes the better wine?... Read More
Romano Dal Forno is Veneto's 'Grape King' and also one of the kings of Amarone, Italy's great 'Monster' wine. This bold statement ignites the debate: Dal Forno or Quintarelli, who makes the better wine?... Read More
The Duhart-Milon 2016 is a beautifully proportioned and classically styled Pauillac from one of Bordeaux’s greatest modern vintages. Aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, graphite, and cedar emerge with clarity, layered with subtle... Read More