For the 2009 vintage, Tiamo is bottled as Chianti DOCG, and certified 'made with 100% organic grapes'. The grower has 18 hectares of certified organic vineyards sitting at an elevation of 800 feet in the Montespertoli hills near Florence. Grapes are grown in sandy clay with sea fossil deposits and are...
Banfi Collepino Sangiovese & Merlot
An innovative blend with typical Tuscan character; a fine addition to the Banfi family. Fresh and full bodied. Pairs wonderfully with a wide range of food and suitable for any occasion. Colour: ruby red, young but intense. Bouquet: fresh, fruit-forward, with intense red-currant, raspberry and plum notes. Taste: full fruit flavors...
Banfi Fumaio Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc
This wine is Banfi’s excellent interpretation of youthful white wines. The Chardonnay imparts roundness, while the Sauvignon Blanc adds character to this fresh and easy-to-drink wine. Ideal as an aperitif or as a perfect partner of fish dishes. Colour: light straw yellow. Bouquet: ample, intensely fruity, fresh and varietal. Taste: full,...
Deep within the heart of Sicily's sunbelt lies the Marsala region - a place of warm, mineral-rich soil, sea-kissed breezes and an abundance of golden sunshine. Florio Marsalas have been produced in this land for nearly two centuries.
Nivole Moscato d'Asti 375ml. 2011
The Moscato Bianco grape is an extremely ancient one, the origins of which are not precisely known. Wines from this grape were first developed as still wines in the 17th century under the patronage of the House of Savoy, when refined methods of cultivating and vinifying this difficult variety were discovered....
Seductively reveals a perfume of black-berry liqueur, white flowers, vanilla and a hint of figs. Opulent and full-bodied, with great intensity, superb purity, and a layered, seamless personality. The perfect companion for hearty stews and roasted lamb.
Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling Wine
This wine was introduced to North American markets in 1930. During the winemaking process, special yeasts are added prior to fermentation. Specially designed tanks trap the carbon dioxide from the yeast, which causes the wine to bubble. Bright platinum hue. Medium-bodied. Full acidity. Subtly extracted. Tropical fruits, toast. Extremely crisp in...
Considered the premier dry white wine of Italy, Principessa Gavia compares favorably with the world's noble wines. Superlative with a distinct personality, Principessa is fruity, fresh and crisp with a gentle acidity and balanced finish. An ideal accompaniment with all shellfish, it also marries well with fish, veal and grilled chicken,...
Palazzino Grosso Sanese Riserva 1.5L 1995
Deep inky purple, the wine has gobs of blackberry and cherry compote, nicely balanced by lingering berry flavors, vanilla, sweet spices, and toasty notes with an earthy finish and stony minerality.
Barbera is one of our favorite grapes: lusty and full of character, with earth and dark fruit flavors pointed up with lively acidity. In the past few years, it’s gotten pretty fashionable, with some big guns ageing it in oak barriques, and going for a lot of extract and a high-polish...
Colour: Intese ruby red with violet hues. Aroma: Red fruits, black-cherry with light violet notes. Flavour: Soft, sapid, balanced acidity, justly tannic
Marchetti Verdicchio di Jesi 2011
Colour: White to straw coloured Nose: Delicate and persistent Taste: Fresh, harmonic and slightly bitter
Batasiolo Bosc da Rei Moscato D'Asti 2011
The vineyards this special product is grown on are located on the Beni di Boscareto estate in the village of Serralunga d’Alba. Moscato is a straw-yellow wine with golden highlights, an intense nose reminiscent of the grape, and a full, lingering, sweetly soft flavour with an aromatic aftertaste.
Nebbiolo is the most noble Italian grape, but it is finicky and as it requires just the right site it represents only 3% of Piedmont’s total production. Much like Pinot Noir it is sensitive to micro-climate and seems particularly suited to the expression of terroir. Of course Barolo and neighbouring Barbaresco...
Stella Rosa Bianco is a Moscato-based blend from the Piedmont region of Italy. Sweet but not overly sweet with just enough bubbles. Great as an aperitif or with light meals. Refreshing taste with a clean finish.
This engagingly effervescent wine comes from the Piedmont region of Italy. Bright and refreshing, it showcases pomegranate, crisp red pear and apple-rhubarb pie flavors.
Deep ruby red. Well defined flavor of cherry fruit with a taste fresh and supple. Dry wine suitable for salami, white grilled meats, pasta dishes and mixed boiled meats. Serve at room temperature, 18/20° C.
Deep within the heart of Sicily's sunbelt lies the Marsala region - a place of warm, mineral-rich soil, sea-kissed breezes and an abundance of golden sunshine. Florio Marsalas have been produced in this land for nearly two centuries. Used in the finest cuisines and at the world's finest tables, Florio Marsalas...
This wine is made with carefully selected and ripened grapes, vinified with the latest controlled fermentation techniques to preserve the color concentration and aromas. This wine is ready for bottling in the spring following harvest. Color: brilliant ruby red. Nose: intense sensations of ripe red fruit. Palate: fresh and smooth, it...
Allegrini Valpolicella Classico 2010
This youthful, medium-bodied wine is brilliant ruby red in colour, with a fresh, cherryish perfume. It has a moderate alcohol level. Made from Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Molinara grapes, the wines fruity perfume is maximised using a short maceration during the winemaking process. Although best drunk young, to enjoy its aromatic...
A straw-colored wine with brilliant reflections. The aroma is fruity, reminiscent of pear and citrus with a slightly floral bouquet. The wine is fresh and crisp with apparent apple and peach flavors. This lightly sparkling (Frizzante) wine typifies the traditional wine-maker's Prosecco.
Pale yellow in color with greenish highlights. A wine to be enjoyed while it is young and shows the freshest fruit. Refreshing and soft with a smooth, dry finish. Very balanced and harmonious. Recommended with lightly grilled preparations, hearty soups and risotto dishes.
This straw-yellow wine with greenish highlights and a delicate, typical bouquet has a nicely fresh, dry, elegant taste which has slight bitter almond overtones.
Color: Light straw with silver notes Bouquet: Crisp and pure, with scents of minerals, apple, banana and lemon blossoms Taste: Medium-bodied, dry and fresh, with notes of citrus fruit, pear, grapefruit and hints of hazelnut Serving suggestions: Well-matched with smoked or grilled fish, shellfish, lobster salad and roast chicken
Toscana - Indicazione Geografica Tipica 70% Trebbiano and Malvasia, 30% Chardonnay toscano and Pinot Bianco Villa Antinori was first introduced by Niccolò Antinori (Piero’s father) with the 1931 vintage; the label had remained unchanged, though it was slightly restyled with the 1989 vintage. Through the decades, Villa Antinori has become very...
Gabbiano Chianti Classico Tan Label
This classic Chianti is clear, deep dark prune red in color, with a floral bouquet reminiscent of pressed violets. The wine also exhibits a unique blend of the pleasant aromas of berries and the classic Chianti aroma of tobacco. It is bold and spicy on the palate, with rounded blackberry accents...
Santi traces its origins to 1843, when Carlo Santi established a wine cellar in Illasi, near Verona and Lake Garda. The original winery has been renovated, and it comprises the winery and aging cellar on the plain below Castello d’Illasi, the ruins of a medieval fortress. Here, it’s as if outmoded...
For generations of Americans, Chianti has served as an introduction to Italy’s red wines. Founded by Giulio Straccali in 1925, Straccali has been in the vanguard of progressive Chianti producers. A man of vision, Guilio Straccali sought to communicate through his wines to the rest of the world the scents, colors...
Light lovely and altogether tantalizing, it ought to be a sin to drink Saracco Moscato d'Asti. Perhaps, that's why it's so hard to put this wine down; it's forbidden fruit, and before you know it the bottle is empty and you're looking for another bottle…. or two. Moscato d'Asti is typically...
Beni di Batasiolo Barbera D'Alba
Made from Barbera grapes grown on the hills around the town of Alba, this deep ruby red wine has a vinous, vigorous, lingering nose and a dry, full-bodied taste.
Tenuta Arceno Chianti Classico
For centuries, the finest Chianti has been produced from within the Chianti Classico region in the hills of Tuscany. The Tenuta di Arceno estate lies among these hills and is home to this special Chianti Classico wine. Lovingly caring for their vines, listening to the message of the soiland respecting the...
The concept of the wines known as Due Uve (“Two Grapes”), of which Due Uve Bianco was the first to be produced by Bertani, is the result of the judicious and harmonious synthesis of two grape varieties, chosen and brought together to bring out the best in each other. Due Uve...
The Da Vinci Chianti Riserva is 100% Sangiovese. It is ruby red in color with distinct cherry aromas balanced by slight smoky oak.
Beni di Batasiolo Dolcetto D'Alba
This wine’s area of production extends over the hills around Alba, to the right of the river Tanaro. The grapes are crushed on the same day on which they are harvested, and they remain in contact with the skins for 8/10 days. The wine does not undergo any ageing process, so...
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico
Borgo Scarpeto is an old and well-established estate producer of Chianti Classico and is a true borgo - a hamlet with its own church, post office, town center and residences. Elizabetta Gnudi owns Borgo Scopeto, and she and winemaker Simone Giunti are responsible for all aspects of the production of Borgo...
Ruffino Chianti Classico Aziano 2009
Aziano is a Tuscan wine which perfectly merges the traditional values of the Chianti Classico territory with the advantages of modern winemaking technology. The grapes used for the production of Aziano are cultivated in the heart of the Chianti Classico area. Its character and fragrant aromas are enhanced through a temperature-controlled...
This wine is made with carefully selected and ripened grapes, grown in the Maremma vineyards. The latest controlled fermentation techniques used to produce this wine help to preserve the intense colour and the primarily aromas coming from the grapes. About 15% of the Sangiovese ages in small French oak barrels for...
One of the most famous Nero d’Avola wines of Sicily. From the heart of the island, from gentle hills cultivated with wheat and grapes. As they have been for thousands of years, Regaleali Nero d’Avola expresses the style and class of the best-known European wineries. It was the first wine to...
Antonio Sanguineti Nessun Dorma
Vines are carefully selected from all around Tuscany; the Merlot is intensely floral and elegant, while the Sangiovese is fresh and bright. Syrah adds depth and body, offering a bold expression of forest-floor truffle, ripe cherry and blackberry preserves.
Allegrini Palazzo delle Torre 2009
Deep ruby-red in color, this wine is brimming with notes of dark, dried cherries, blackberries and hints of dates and mocha. Pairs well with full-flavored pasta and risotto dishes, roast poultry and chorizo. Also excellent with hard and semi-hard cheeses.
Feudi di San Gregorio Aglianico Rubrato
Intense, crystalline rose color. To the nose scents of berries, from wild strawberries to raspberries to notes of cherry. Sensation of freshness to the palate. The finish brings to mind freshly-picked berries.
Banfi Rosa Regale - Brachetto d'Aqui
Banfi Brachetto is a unique red sparkling wine. Sweet and appealing, Brachetto may be enjoyed as a delicious aperitif, between-meal or after-dinner sparkler. Aromatic with a hint of rose petals and raspberries, Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui is perhaps the only wine in the world that marries well with chocolate, especially dark or...
Castello D'albola Chianti Classico 2008
Color: Classic ruby-red color, brilliant and enticingly full. Bouquet: Satisfyingly intense, fine and elegant, balanced and velvety, with light scents of violets. Flavour: Harmoniously dry, with a pleasant fullness and an outstanding equilibrium of body and structure. It has great power and an elegant texture. Serving: temperature 17°-18° Food matches: A...
Di Majo Norante Ramitello IGT Terre degli Osci 2008
Ruby-red in color with violet hues, Ramitello offers subtle scents of plums, cherries, blackberry, boysenberry, spices and vanilla . On the palate, Ramitello is full-bodied with velvety soft tannins. The finish is long with lingering notes of spice and licorice. Excellent with richly flavored dishes, meats, cured meats, small game and...
Secco-Bertani Ripasso della Valpolicella Valpantena
Secco-Bertani has been in continuous production for over 150 years and is rightly extolled as the grandfather” of ripasso-technique Veronese wines. With the classic ripasso process, grape must is left to rest for a few days in spring on freshly drawn lees from Bertani’s Recioto Amarone wine. Launched in the late...
Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino 2010
Younger, more accessible version of Brunello, but already very well-developed with a strong character, Rosso di Montalcino is a very important wine for Tenuta Il Poggione. Produced entirely from Sangiovese grapes from the youngest of the estate’s vineyards, Rosso di Montalcino is matured for 12 months in large barrels before undergoing...
Vitanza Rosso di Montalcino 2010
Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels, and 6 months in the bottle. Red ruby color. Intense and complex bouquet. Full-bodied, rich, red and black fruit flavors.
While recent trends in Chardonnay production favor young, clean, uncomplicated wines, Castello Banfi's Fontanelle Chardonnay remains an aristocratic favorite, a varietal imbued with complexity, durability and cerebral appeal. Fontanelle Chardonnay is a superlative wine with veal roasts, shellfish, poultry and fish prepared with complex sauces. This complex and distinctive Chardonnay from Italy blends toasty, spicy oak aromas with ample fruit and nutty nuances to make a concentrated, focused, nicely balanced whole. Long on the finish and thoroughly enticing. - Wine Spectator
Franco Serra is made by the Sperone family who has produced premium wines for four generations. In 1920, Antonio Sperone opened a small wine shop in Torino where he sold bulk wine directly to consumers. Unsatisfied with the quality and price of the local wine, Antonio started his own winery in...
Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2008
An enticing, rather pronounced ruby red, edged with garnet. Its suite of fragrances exhibits considerable complexity, opening to dark fruit such as plum and blackcurrant, then enriched by a pungent spiciness that betrays cinnamon and clove. The attack offers dense, impressive pulp, and fine-grained tannins that marry beautifully with its alcohol;...
Martini & Rossi Asti Sparkling Wine 1.5L
This wine was introduced to North American markets in 1930. During the winemaking process, special yeasts are added prior to fermentation. Specially designed tanks trap the carbon dioxide from the yeast, which causes the wine to bubble. Bright platinum hue. Medium-bodied. Full acidity. Subtly extracted. Tropical fruits, toast. Extremely crisp in...
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico 2010
The name 'Isole e Olena' was conceived in the 1950's when two adjoining estates, 'Isole' and 'Olena' were purchased by the De Marchi family and were combined to form one. Today the Isole e Olena estate is run by Paolo De Marchi and his family. Paolo comes from a family with...
Fermentation on the skins in steel rotary fermentors for 8-9 days with temperature control, aging in French barriques for 12 months. Concentrated, complex, ripe red fruit, mint, vanilla, and sweet oak on the nose. On the palate: soft, velvety, fresh, sweet tannins, and very long. Paitin traces it's history to 1796...
Color: Clear, deep to opaque garnet Nose: Clean, pronounced youthful character with good concentration of delicate, fruity aromas Palate: Warm, well developed with crispy acidity, clean and pleasant finish.
Mastrobernadino Lacryma Christi Bianco 2010
Colour: Straw yellow Bouquet: Hints of pineapple, white peach, pear and typical liquorice aroma Palate: A well-structured and balanced wine, showing fine fruit complemented by mineral notes Food pairings: Versatile and ideal with starters and grilled fish
Mastrobernadino Lacryma Christi Rosso 2010
Colour: Deep ruby red Bouquet: Full, with cherry, plum, raspberry and strawberry aromas, supported by spiced notes of pepper and clove Palate: Warm, well structured and smooth, with fine tannins and a background of fruits and spices Food pairing: A big wine that best pairs with flavoured pastas or polenta with...
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Tan Label 2007
From its first years of production Riserva Ducale has become synonymous with fine Chianti, and it has played a leading role in the development of the privileged position which Tuscan quality wines hold throughout the world today. In many markets this Riserva has in fact transcended its category and become known...
Feudi San Gregorio Fiana di Avelino 2009
Lovely bouquet with floral and fruity notes. Gains further complexity after one year in the bottle, developing notes of hazelnut, resin and honey. Medium-bodied, dry and elegant. Enjoy with chicken and turkey entrées, fish and grilled vegetables.
Solaia, which means the 'sunny one' in Italian, is a 10 hectares (25 acres) southwest-facing vineyard planted 351-396 metres (1,150-1,300 feet) above sea-level on stony calcareous soil of marl and friable albarese rock. It is located at Santa Cristina, contiguous to the Tignanello vineyard, which is on the same property, in...
Giuseppe Lonardi Valpolicello Superiore Ripasso
Deep ruby red color. Taste is soft and full with a fruity bouquet and a cherry sensation on the nose and palate. The wine is slightly velvety, dry and bitterish. Serve at room temperature, 18/20°C and uncork one hour prior. Dry wine suitable for main red meats courses, charcoal grilled meats...
On the label of Modus the rose of the winds is intertwined with the elements which form the soul of a great wine: the vine - the sun - the soil - the life the time - the fruit - the manner - the wine In this special wine the Sangiovese...
Nardi Rosso di Montalcino 2009
Rosso di Montalcino comes primarily from young vineyards from the western side of Montalcino. Harvested and made into wine using the same care that is used to make Brunello, this Rosso is a young vibrant wine, that is ready starting in the September after harvest. Approximately 50,000 bottles are produced every...
#36, Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2011 Owner / Winemaker Roberto Guldener began making wine at Terrabianca in the heart of Chianti Classico in 1988, realizing his dream to make wine in Chianti. Obsessed with making a contemporary terroir-driven product, he set out immediately planting new vines, and clonal selection...
Borgo Scopeto Misciano Chianti Classico Riserva 2005
Borgo Scarpeto is an old and well-established estate producer of Chianti Classico and is a true borgo - a hamlet with its own church, post office, town center and residences. Elizabetta Gnudi owns Borgo Scopeto, and she and winemaker Simone Giunti are responsible for all aspects of the production of Borgo...
Valdisanti is an elegant, full-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc with spicy complexity imparted by its time in French oak. Patient cellaring is rewarded as it permits Valdisanti to mature further in bottle allowing tannins to mellow, thus enriching its complexity. Youthful, rich dark fruit, berry and cassis...
Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 375ml.
Intense ruby red in color with garnet reflections. Aromas of violets and vanilla, with hints of licorice. Velvety palate, with tart-cherry flavors and traces of spice. Well structured with supple tannins, superb concentration, and good acidity. Persistent finish. Brunello di Montalcino was Italy’s first wine to be accorded DOCG status, a...
Ruffino Chianti Riserva Ducale Oro 2006
Riserva Ducale Oro, produced for the first time in 1947, is an evolution of the wine Riserva Ducale, which saw the light in 1927. There are no words to describe exactly how much this wine means to Ruffino. Riserva Ducale Oro is a modern classic. It tells the tale of the...
Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva Fizzano 2005
Grapes are cultivated exclusively in the vineyards of the Fizzano estate, an area that is particularly suited for high-quality winemaking. After fermentation most of the wine matures in 35hl French oak barrels, while a small proportion is aged in 225-liter barriques. After the blending the wine rest in the bottle for...
Banfi Bell'Agio Chianti Wicker Bottle 3L
Bell'Agio in Italian means easygoing lifestyle, and Bell'Agio Chianti evokes just that idea. Bell'Agio remains one of the few producers to still bottle in the straw fiasco, invented hundreds of years ago to protect weak glass in transport and popularized in the US in the 1960s when Chiantis began to appear more...
Typical traditional Tuscan wine produced from Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes, harvested then dried on straw mats in the old traditional way in order to increase the sugar concentration. After pressing, fermentation and slow aging (at least 5 years) take place in caratelli, 100 litre barrels, on the madre, a compound of...
Banfi Tavernelle Cabernet Sauvignon
The noble Cabernet Sauvignon vine is recognized the world over for producing full-bodied red wines of incomparable bouquet. Tavernelle Cabernet Sauvignon, proves that the soil and climate of Tuscany, Italy's premier wine region, are unquestionably ideal for nurturing this grape to perfection. Banfi Tavernelle's award-winning Cabernet Sauvignon has a fruity bouquet...
Il Borro is a deep ruby red with dark purple reflections and has an intense bouquet of ripe fruit with notes of forest underbrush and spice. It is a dry, round and well-balanced wine with soft rich tannins that are consistent creating great length of finish. It pairs nicely with roasted...
The aristocrat of Verona - robust, full-bodied and dry with excellent balance and velvety finish.
Verdi Raspberry Spumante Sparkling Wine
Sparkletini is an elegant, sophisticated all natural beverage made in Italy by the Bosca family, renowned for the superior quality of the Sparkling wines they produce. Sparkletini is a natural beverage. A sparkling Spumante with low alcohol content that is perfect for every occasion whenever you feel enjoying a fun, sophisticated...
VERDI is a totally new spumante both in its formula and its presentation. Slightly sparkling, low in alcohol (5%), delicately sweet, with a great bouquet. An original and exclusive bottle. A closure system, invented at Bosca and covered by international patents: a substantial innovation which makes possible to reach the same...
Beni di Batasiolo Barbaresco 2006
This is one of the most important red wines in Italy. It is made from Nebbiolo grapes grown on the hills of the area of Barbaresco located on the right of the river Tanaro. The fermentation on the skins in steel tanks in the Batasiolo winery is followed with great attention...
This wine is made from Nebbiolo grapes grown on the slopes of the Barolo wine-making area, which is formed by eleven villages all located on the lower spurs of the Langhe. Young Barolo is distinguished by its ruby-red colour and by a marked tannin content which gradually gives way through skillful...
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Tan Label 1.5L
From its first years of production Riserva Ducale has become synonymous with fine Chianti, and it has played a leading role in the development of the privileged position which Tuscan quality wines hold throughout the world today. In many markets this Riserva has in fact transcended its category and become known...
Promis, from the Latin abbreviation, promissio, meaning promise truly lives up to its name. The grapes are grown in the terre brune (rich, dark soils) of the Ca'Marcanda vineyard. The soil consists primarily of loam and clay. The climate--hot summer days, freshened by brisk sea air and cool nights--is ideal for...
Orlando Abrigo Barbaresco Montersino 2005
Only 600 cases are made of this beautiful Barbaresco from the Montersino vineyard. Ruby red, rich and complex. Excellent ripe red fruit including plums and cherries, with undertones of sweet vanilla, tobacco and spices. Excellent aging potential and best when decanted.
Rocca delle Macie Roccato 2006
The grapes are painstakingly selected by hand before being vinified separately and then left to mature in French oak barriques for between 9 and 13 months. The two varieties are kept separated through the all process and once blended, the wine is aged for a further three months in 35hl barrels,...
Cabreo Il Borgo Sangiovese & Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
This wine shows an intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, little transparency. The nose reveals intense, clean, pleasing, refined and elegant aromas which start with hints of black cherry, plum and black currant followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, vanilla, tobacco, licorice, leather, pink pepper and menthol. The...
Tenuta Sette Ponti Poggio al Lupo 2009
Poggio al Lupo is deep, opaque purple in color suggesting its considerable intensity and extraction. The heady aromas deliver jammy black berry fruit and cassis impressions with notes of balsam wood and cedar which are confirmed on a palate of great silky voluptuousness. The finish is long, penetrating and seductive.
Intense ruby red in color with garnet reflections. Aromas of violets and vanilla, with hints of licorice. Velvety palate, with tart-cherry flavors and traces of spice. Well structured with supple tannins, superb concentration, and good acidity. Persistent finish. Brunello di Montalcino was Italy’s first wine to be accorded DOCG status, a...
Lively concentrated ruby carnet. Very precisely defined flavour, full and well balanced. Rich, warm, silky texture with sensations of ripe fruit and hints of wild berries. Dry wine suitable for main red meats courses, roasts and game. It is an ideal wine to be savoured in meditation”. Serve at room temperature,...
Ruffino Chianti holds a very special place in the winery's heart. This wine was first produced by winery founders Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino, and for over a century it has been a benchmark for the entire Chianti category. For many consumers worldwide, Ruffino Chianti is Chianti. Ruffino has, in fact, greatly...
Regaleali, a white wine, of quality and with character. The first wine produced by the Counts of Tasca d’Almerita on the Regaleali Estate. The best known and most widely distributed. A blend of the Sicilian grapes Inzolia, Catarratto and Grecanico, of rare balance and versatility. Straw yellow in color with a...
Barrique-aged Nebbiolo/Barbera blend Arte” was the original super-Piedmont” wine; Marc de Grazia and Clerico devised this ground-breaking blend together in 1983. Vinification: Maceration on the skins in steel rotary fermentor for 5-10 days the Nebbiolo grapes and for 10-14 days the Barbera grapes, ageing in new French barriques for 16-20 months...
Gaja Chardonnay Rossj Bass 2010
This wine is produced from grapes grown in several estate-owned vineyards. The Rossj vineyard, planted in 1984, is named for Angelo Gaja's younger daughter Rossana, (Rossj). Color: Golden. Aroma: Fine perfume of citrus fruits and flowers with a hint of honey. Taste: Considerable depth. Elegant body, definite character and good acidity;...
Stemmari Feudo Arancio Nero d'Avola 2011
Nero d'Avola is an indigenous Sicilian variety with a huge reputation. It was first cultivated only in the area of Siracusa, but has since spread all over Sicily. Red wine with a unique fruity character. Hints of red berries and cranberry. It has a deep red colour with a soft and...
Heading due east from Rome lays the region of Abruzzo. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was designated as a DOC in 1968. It covers most of Abruzzo ranging from Molise in the south, the Marche in the north and inland against the Apennines Mountains. The wines are at least 85% Montepulciano (with Sangiovese permitted)....
Venice’s region is Italy’s leader in the production and commerce of classified wine. Throughout the region the recent emphasis is on white wines and is ideally suited for the Pinot Grigio grape, where the particular composition of the hilly soil, the exposition to sun, the frequent rains and the constantly mild...
The Orvieto Classico wine is named after one of Umbria's most beautiful cities, located on a hilltop between Florence and Rome. This city is known for its magnificent dome. Wine has been made in Orvieto since the days of the Etruscans. They recognized that the region's characteristic tufa ("chalky limestone soil")...
Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura
Deep and intense red color; complex but immediately captivating with fresh and sweet flavors of plums, cherries, blackberry jam, and raspberries. The forward fruit is enveloped with hints of chocolate, cigar box, vanilla and licorice. Poggio alle Mura is the historical name of the 12th century fortress crowning the Banfi vineyard...
Classic Cabernet flavors and aromas of cassis and blackberry mark this jammy, highly extracted wine, and are offset by notes of dried herbs, spice, vanilla and cedar supported by bold, firm tannins and a long finish.
The IL Bastardo winery now has a white wine line extension. Their consulting winemaker Paolo Masi worked with them to get just the right blend of acidity and fruit that they thought would match their Red. The wine is fresh, and clean with aromas of citrus, melons, and apple finishing with...
Luccio Moscato d’Asti is fresh, fragrant, and frizzante with bright, floral aromas that give way to flavors of ripe stone fruit, tangerines, and honey. This wine is concentrated and flavorful, but not overly rich or heavy; sweet, yet balanced.
Ruffino Chianti holds a very special place in the winery's heart. This wine was first produced by winery founders Ilario and Leopoldo Ruffino, and for over a century it has been a benchmark for the entire Chianti category. For many consumers worldwide, Ruffino Chianti is Chianti. Ruffino has, in fact, greatly...
Antinori Orvieto Campogrande 2010
Antinori has produced an Orvieto since 1922 and an Orvieto Classico since 1932. With the 1988 vintage, this wine was given the name 'Campogrande'.
Ca De Medici Reggiano Lambrusco
Lambrusco, often jokingly referred to as the Coca-Cola of Italy, is as much joked about as it is drunk but there is a very sober side to Lambrusco and some very dedicated houses involved in its production. One such house is Ca' de' Medici, a family run cantina which takes its...
The must, obtained through a gentle pressing of the grapes, undergoes a traditional vinification process. The wine is then decanted into stainless steel prior to bottling and release. Color: Lush ruby with hints of purple. Bouquet: Pleasant, lingering fruit aromas. Taste: Dry, well-balanced and delightfully tannic, with concentrated berry flavors
The history of Folonari dates from 1825 when Francesco Folonari founded the firm in Valmonica in the Veneto. In the later half of the 19th Century, he and his sons moved to Brescia, establishing one of Italy’s finest winemaking facilities. They pioneered the production and distribution of wine in bottles, thus...
The wine is named for the Gromis family, which owned the prized vineyard in the commune of La Morra throughout the 19th century. The Gaja family now owns this vineyard and, together with an outstanding Gaja-owned vineyard in Serralunga, it provides the grapes for this wine. The soil of both vineyards...
The vineyards were planted to Sauvignon Blanc in 1983. The wine derives its name from the alteni, small stone walls that once surrounded the orchards in the area, and brassica, the yellow flowers that cover the vineyards in the spring.
Tosti Asti Spumante Sparkling Wine
A lot of companies seem to be bringing out new packages for the millennium and Tosti Asti, from Tyfield Importers, is no different. To commemorate the upcoming celebration, the Italian sparkler just debuted a its new package which features a gently curving label.
A Chianti Classico is a wine made from grapes grown in the specially designated area of Tuscany called the Classico region. The Cecchi 1998 Chianti Classico draws from these grapes to produce a delightful and well-rounded wine. A brilliant deep garnet color heralds the aroma of dried plums and wild flowers...
Monte Antico Toscana Rosso 2008
The blend, albeit varying slightly depending on vintage conditions, is 85% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Merlot. The best selections are blended and aged 1 year in oak (80% in Slavonian barrels, 20% in barrique) and at least 6 months in the bottle, achieving a graceful balance of voluptuous berry...
Bright, ruby red. Fruity aroma with hints of violet. Cherry flavors, a dry, flavorful palate, good body, light tannins an excellent structure and a long, elegant finish bring harmony to this wine whose finesse increases with age.
Vinchio - Vaglio Serra Nivasco Brachetto d'Acqui 2010
In much the same style as Moscato, this light and slightly sweet wine is a dessert lover’s dream. Brachetto is a red grape, with intense aromas of raspberries and strawberries. There is nothing better than wild berries with Brachetto, and this wine is particularly enjoyable when poured over fresh strawberries, topped...
Vinchio - Vaglio Serra Valamasca Moscato d'Asti 2011
Moscato d’Asti is known the world over as a high quality dessert wine. The south-southwest exposure of the Valamasca vineyards provide the rich aromas and elaborate sugars that are found in this softly sweet and smooth wine. Pale straw yellow in color, with beautiful and enticing aromas of honey suckle and...
Stefano Farina Moscato d Asti 2011
This is amongst the oldest vineyards in Piedmont, and was well known also by ancient Romans. It's the typical noble vineyards, very sensitive to climate. A careful and wise dosage of all elements is essential during the process of ageing however short. A sweet flavor of white peach and apricot and...
Fattoria Bibbiani Poggio Vignoso Chianti 2010
Colour: Ruby Aroma: Medium Intensity, youthful, red fruits, earthy, violets Taste: Medium Bodied, dry, medium-high acidity, average tannin, moderate intensity, plum, earthy, black cherry, medium finish.
Luccio Prosecco has fresh flavors of green apples and juicy peaches with just a touch of crisp acidity.
