A stunning complexity on the nose of savoury liquorice, smoky woodland, wild strawberry, violet and tar. The palate is relaxing and refined, with firm, dusty, velvety tannins and crisp acidity. It’s powerful enough to cellar... Read More
A delicate veil of smoke or campfire ash that lifts first from the bouquet. The wine offers dried cherry fruit and red currant with polished mineral definition and grilled herbs in a supporting role. This is a mid-weight effort... Read More
Luigi Pira Barolo Serralunga is a garnet red color with orange reflections. The nose reveals a classic Barolo, fresh and elegant in its notes of leather, hay, earth and spices. On the palate it is round, well balanced between... Read More
Sweet dried cherry, orange peel, cinnamon, incense and star anise are beautifully delineated in the soaring, expressive bouquet. Finely cut and translucent, the straight Barolo is an absolute delight.
A fresh, focused red, with a subtle yet persistently fragrant thread of tobacco and spices winding through dried cherry and strawberry, tea rose, stone and smoke notes. Reveals supple tannins that firm the creamy, lasting finish.... Read More
Fragrant and loaded with finesse, this lovely red opens with heady aromas of woodland berry, wild rose and camphor. Lithe and delicious, the elegant palate offers juicy red cherry, crushed strawberry, baking spice and a tangy... Read More
Concentrated bright ruby. Intense aromas of cherry, blackberry and wild fruit, followed by tobacco from pipe, china, leather and dark spices. Soft on the palate, with smooth tannins and a long finish.
The grapes used to make Il Favot come from vineyards which have undergone periodical implantations, and so have a maximum age of 15 years. The skin contact is limited to 6-8 days so to extract few tannins and more colour from... Read More
Fleshy and laced with cherry, plum, eucalyptus and earth flavors, this red is balanced, solidly built and long. Lively, with an aftertaste infused with cherry, currant, mineral and leafy accents.
Ripe red cherry and pomegranate aromas with a hint of earthiness and floral overtones followed on the palate by tangy red fruits, prominent acidity and velvety grip on the cheeks. The long finish is succulent, earthy and minerally,... Read More
Piu Vite’s four years in concrete allows the fruit to be present but delicate, emitting notes of ripe persimmon, shriveled golden apple, dried orange peel, and wild cherry. Also more tannic than Aris, Piu Vite is firm while... Read More
This wine consistently delivers one of the greatest values to be found in Italian wine. The G.D. Vajra 2018 Barolo Albe has all its cards in play as an immediately enjoyable and extremely food-friendly Nebbiolo. This really is... Read More
A red and white grape blend. Lighter, chillable and extremely refreshing. Slightly tart with red cherry, wet stone and earthy tones. Organically farmed grapes, native yeast fermentation, no fining but lightly filtered.... Read More
A youthful expression of the Dogliani DOCG, the “Valdibà” is made all in steel cuve, which shows in the fresh brightness of the wine. Classic Dolcetto that one can get from this region, showing zesty vibrancy... Read More
Beautiful sappy red fruit heavy on cherry nuances with sun-dried red rose, dried sweet orange peel, persimmon, and guava, and loads of iron-led metal/mineral notes. It’s the richer of the two Cirò wines and an easier... Read More
Intensely fruity and spicy with notes of currant, earth, thyme, dark spices and a hint wild. Minerality and concentration are two of the defining characteristics of this red wine that is fermented with indigenous yeasts and that... Read More