Tasting Notes : The vineyards occupy a site atop a gentle hill. The natural features, including elevation, exposure, the soil, microclimate and good ventilation, create a mix that is ideal for the Pinot Noir variety, which is... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Argiolas 2017 Monica di Sardegna Perdera showcases notes of fragrant blue flower, Mediterranean herb and wild berry aromas lead the nose. On the chewy palate, pliant tannins accompany succulent black cherry,... Read More
Tasting Notes: The Baglio di Grisi Syrah has a deep ruby-red color with violet hues. Delicate nose of cherry, raspberry and licorice. Medium to full body with soft tannins and an elegant minerality on the palate. The long, persistent... Read More
Tasting Notes: Rosso di Valtellina is Barbacan’s work horse of a wine. It is a grippy mountain Nebbiolo with expressive berry fruit, a touch of forest floor and bits of leather. It is a complex wine showing layers of flavor... Read More
Estate History: Braida’s story is linked to that of Rocchetta Tanaro, a small town in the Monferrato area. They were some vineyards owned by Grandfather Giuseppe, who left them to his son Giacomo, and now they are cultivated... 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