As always, this is a darker, richer, take on Brunello that's lifted nicely by 2019's freshening acids. While it's even better to wait, no reason not to enjoy a bottle or two now!
Owned by Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini since 2003, Altesino has been one of Montalcino’s leaders since the zone exploded into international prominence in the 1970s. The wine style is traditional, with all large, Slavonian oak,... Read More
From the only producer with 100% of their vines in the Grand Cru of Montosoli and one of the original 13 Brunello estates, a wine tempting now and drinking through 2040. As Wine Advocate says, Baricci's wines are some of the... Read More
Organic/Bio Prosecco done ALL THE WAY DRY and all the more deliciously refreshing for it! As Decanter said recently, Run by three young brothers with vineyards in the hills of Asolo, this boutique organic estate founded in 2012... Read More
Just what you’d hope for in $20 Prosecco, but for less! This is crisp, clear and very fresh with pretty apple and yellow pear fruit accented by notes of thyme and wild herb. The tiny bubbles give the wine a creamy feel that’s... Read More
Giuseppe Beppe Caviola is one of the most important consulting oenologists in Italy, and his work at this, his own, personal, estate is exceptionally impressive. Twenty year-old vines and 400 meters elevation support low yields... Read More
Lower ABV Christian Bellei is, as Vinous said recently, one of the true Lambrusco di Sorbara masters. A 4th generation Lambrusco maker, Bellei continues his father's innovation of making Lambrusco in the Champagne method -... Read More
As always, an utterly delicious blend of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and a splash of Sauvignon Blanc delivers a compelling blend of richness and vivacity, fruit and minerality, and purity and power. Slow fermentation in cool stainless... Read More
As Wine Advocate said in their 93 point review of the 2021: "Here's a wine to stock in your refrigerator for easy access when needed." One taste, and you'll discover the need recurs frequently.
Always one of our favorite Pinot Grigio’s has and even more compelling blend of depth, richness, vibrancy and cut in 2023. It’s grown by the 143 member/farmers of the Terlano cooperative winery (founded 1893!), each... Read More
Lower ABV From the volcanic soils of Italy’s Campi Flegrei – or, the Phlegraean Fields – where moon-like craters dot the landscape and more than 100 pools bubble and steam away a few miles from Naples and Mt.... Read More
The sister winery of Altesino draws on fruit from across Montalcino to craft this delicously approachable Brunello 2019. This is spicy, silky, Brunello with generous red fruit at the core and tannins that lightly grip and acids... Read More
Here's a fun twist! Essentially, this is a Negroni in a bottle, but at a lower alcohol level. Instead of mixing gin, Campari and vermouth, Cappelletti has made a single, wine-based, blend flavored with the things that make... Read More
Bellone was the dominant grape of this hills and valleys of Lazio, the region around Rome, in antiquity, made into a strong, sweet, nutty-brown wine consumed Roman elites at day-long symposia. After phylloxera, it was nearly wiped... Read More
Organic/Bio From its very first release from vintage 1980, Rampolla’s Sammarco has consistently delivered as one of Italy’s most outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon-based “super-Tuscan” reds. And we’ve... Read More
Organic/Bio Since its debut in the 2003 vintage, Ciacci’s Brunello “Normale” has established itself as one of Montalcino’s greatest values – and finest wines! The fruit for this bottling comes from... Read More
Organic/Bio Pianrosso means red fields, and the name recognizes the iron rich, loamy, soils of this great Brunello vineyard. In the southern part of the Brunello zone and facing due south, Pianrosso sees plenty of warmth and sunshine... Read More
Organic/Bio This top Brunello estate crafts it’s everyday drinker from around 85% Sangiovese plus Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. In 2023, it’s a great Chianti-alternative, bursting with fresh red berry fruit... Read More
From the finest Fiano producer in Campania, a perhaps even more impressive Taurasi red. The Wine Advocate's 94+ review of the 2019 gives you a good idea of what to expect: Impeccable with generous ripeness that never feels... Read More
Located right next door to the Asti wine region, the vermouth is 100% Piemonte, from the base wine being the local Cortese grape (same grape as Gavi DOC) to the local Piedmontese botanicals. Giulio Cocchi knew what he was doing... Read More
We love a good Rosso Piceno, the blend of cherry-fruited Sangiovese and darker berried Montepulciano grown and drunk along the Adriatic Sea in Italy’s Marche. This is a great one, nicely ripe and smooth, done all in steel,... Read More
Lower ABV If you don’t know Arneis, then this is the perfect introduction to the white grape of Barolo and the sandier vineyards of the Roero hills next door. And if you do know Arneis and are used to paying $20-$25 for... Read More
Lower ABV The kind of excellent value in all-purpose, clean, fresh, and delicious Pinot Grigio that's getting harder and harder to find. Importer Lia Tolaini-Banville sources fruit from across the Veneto and ferments it cool... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV No way you try this blind and guess it sells for <$20. Because it shouldn’t and only does because importer Lia Banville-Tolaini owns the vineyard and winery and uses it to craft this “door... Read More
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