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...
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.
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli 2003
Produced only in the best years and in limited quantities, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2003 Vigna Paganelli is made exclusively with Sangiovese grapes sourced from the eponymous vineyard, planted in 1964. An austere, classic and aristocratic Brunello, it is a wine that honors the blazon and the image of the wine...
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.
#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...
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;...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
