At sight, the color appears intense ruby red with garnet hues. The nose is broad, fruity, floral, balsamic, ethereal, spicy. In the mouth it's powerful, warm, silky, rich, very fine, harmonious.
Hauntingly dark, the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva displays a lovely elegance. A bouquet of mentholated black cherries and balsamic spices is lifted by whiffs of dried sage and pine shavings. Velvety smooth and nearly creamy... Read More
Ripe red cherry fruit, blood orange, chinato, herbs, spice, mint, white pepper and a whole range of balsamic inflections all grace this exquisite, layered Barolo.
Very flowery on the nose, with fresh violets, roses, red currants, bright fruitiness, licorice and stony minerality. The attack is soft, with a medium body, brilliant crisp acidity and tight yet ripe tannins soaked in fruit. More... Read More
Alluring dark floral notes greet you on the nose, joined by sweet black and red berry notes and a flash of balsamic tinged liquorice. The palate, true to Villero’s reputation for sitting in the perfect middle of La Morra’s... Read More
This vintage exhibits a deep ruby hue, offering an enticing bouquet of red cherries, ripe plums, and dried roses, intertwined with subtle hints of earthy spices and tobacco. On the palate, it unfolds with precision, delivering... Read More
The wine shows dense blackberry and plum, loads of dried herbs, and a deep, leathery core. The tannins are huge, as expected, but wrapped in texture and freshness that keep it drinkable even now (with air). That said, it will... Read More
From a steep, west-facing two-hectare vineyard in Monforte d'Alba planted with vines now sixty years old, this is blockbuster Barolo that demands patience. The wine radiates remarkable energy—dark plum, ferrous earth,... Read More
An exuberant nose with a maelstrom of Indian spice, black fruits, and sandalwood. Balsamic notes on the palate, brooding spices, and boisterous black fruits.
With gorgeous fruit expression, this captures all the sheer joy of drinking young Barolo—its intoxicating perfume of roses and crystalline red fruits—without the fierce tannins.
Full-bodied, delicately tannic wine with a long life, well over 15 years! Hints of berries, notes of morello cherry, bloodroot, chocolate, light tobacco, with good acidity and drinkability, mineral and well balanced, with silky... Read More
The 2009 Marsala Oro Superiore Riserva captivates with a bouquet that mixes savory and sweet, as shavings of pine and cedar give way to incense, dusty flowers and dried apricots. It's silky and enveloping, with a combination... Read More
A perfect example of high end Nebbiolo, balanced, refreshing, and versatile. Notes of cherry, leather, earth, and spices on the palette and nose. Pair with grilled meats, and red sauce pastas dishes.
Crafted from old vines on the steep slopes of Valdobbiadene, this is a lightly sparkling Prosecco made in the old fashioned col-fondo style. The resulting wine is some of the driest and most concentrated in the region. Notes of... Read More
Black currant, black cherry, violet, vanilla, cedar and earth flavors. Shows finesse and intensity, along with excellent balance and a lingering aftertaste that echoes the fruit and oak spice, picking up a hint of wild herbs too.... Read More
Phenix comes from Fleurie’s best sites: Poncié, La Madone, and Les Déduits. The higher altitude parcels comprise sandy granite, while the lower slopes are sandy clay with pink granite and are the secret to... Read More
Produced in La Morra by brothers Andrea and Stefano Mascarello, the next generation of a historic Barolo winemaking family, this independent venture offers a contemporary, low-intervention look at Piedmont terroir. Sourced from... Read More
The 2023 Vino del Volta pours from the glass with notable viscosity, boasting a deep golden-orange hue and an exotic bouquet of tropical green melon, citrus, ginger and spice. A burst of sweetness strikes the palate, offset by... Read More
