Tasting Notes: Ortrugo is a local grape of Piacenza, made in sparkling, frizzante, and still forms. The wine was often disregarded, but with is bright acidty, tart green apple, peach and white flowers, its is a somewhat riper... Read More

Tasting Notes: In 2016 Cleto Chiarli started a collaboration with local farmers in the Castelvetro area that have long embraced organic viticulture practices.This Lambrusco Grasprossa di Castelvetro is fresh and bright with expressive... Read More

Tasting Notes: Praja’ is the Sardinian word for the Italian ‘spiaggia’, or ‘beach’, which is one of the many places you can enjoy this wine. It’s the kind of light red wine that takes well to... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cannonau (Cardedu uses old spelling with one ‘N’) is a biotype of Grenache, most likely from Spain but growing in Sardegna for hundreds of years. Spice and smoke mingle with fleshy fruit of red plums... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Sergio Arcuri Aris Ciro Superiore is from Gaglioppo vines that are between 66 and 34 years old. The color is typical of Gaglioppo, ruby red with streaks of orange. Aromas of licorice, anise and prune first come... Read More

Tasting Notes: Bisson's dry sparkler is finely balanced, with green apple and floral aromas dominating the complex, heady mix. Chiseled mineral acidity demands a thoughtful pairing with light salads, youthful cheeses and salty,... Read More

Tasting Notes: Aglianico 40%, Merlot 40%, Barbera del Sannio 20%. The wine is simple but with tremendous character, a nice blend of bright red fruits with soft tannins and spicy notes, earthy and pleasant. Barbera del Sannio is... Read More

Tasting Notes: Clean and vibrant, it evokes the orchard in its aromas and flavors of fresh herbs and green apples, with complimenting notes of lemon zest and sea salt.

Estate History: The Ronchi di Cialla winery was founded by Dina and Paolo Rapuzzi in 1970. With the help of Bernardo Bruno, the mayor of Prepotto, the Rapuzzi's found a small plot of forgotten native Schioppettino vines. The... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Perusini Pinot Grigio Ramato is an organic, skin-contact wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, known for its distinctive coppery or ramato hue derived from extended maceration with... Read More

Tasting Notes: This rich wine is made from 100% Montepulciano grapes grown in the oldest estate vineyards on soils rich in chalk, clay and pebbles. Harvested by hand in November, the grapes are gently pressed and macerated with... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Cardedu Vermentino di Sardegna Nuo is a savory and light white wine: sea salt, sage, basil, rosemary, cedar, and a foundation of chalky stone fruits. Pair with Spaghetti alla Bottarga; grilled shrimp with rosemary;... Read More

Tasting Notes: Ruby red in color, the Feudo Montoni Nero d'Avola Lagnusa has an elegant structure, with a complex perfume that has notes of cherries-in-spirit, red plum, blackberry, with bold aromas of cinnamon and clove.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Abbazia di Novacella Sylvaner has a steely, mineral palate puncuated by notes of stone fruits, pine oil and orchard blossoms. Taut at first on the palate, it slowly expands with a please sapidity and excellent... Read More

Tasting Notes: Affectionately referred to as “teenage scoundrel”, the Freghino is the youngest red wine from La Segreta. As with all of their wines, there is still this classic, rustic, Italian red feeling here. The... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Leonardo Bussoletti Ciliegiolo di Narni is made from 100% Ciliegiolo grapes, coming from two vineyards planted in San Gemini, one in Colle Ozio, the other in Colle Pizzuto. Fresh berries, floral notes, bright... Read More

Tasting Notes: From Piedmont’s stony-soiled Roero region comes this unique blend of Arneis and Cortese. Bis-lacco is an exceptional entry level orange wine. Just a light kiss of skin contact enhances these two grapes’... Read More