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.
