Allegrini Valpolicella Classico 2007
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...
Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Riserva 2003
Badia a Passignano Riserva is produced exclusively from the finest, most highly selected grapes grown on the estate of the same name situated in the Chianti Classico area. The abbey, which is located in an area that has been inhabited at least since the Etruscan period, is one of the finest...
Antinori Cervaro de la Sala 2005
Very fruity and complex on the nose, with hints of vanilla and excellent varietal character. In the mouth it is structured with a very long finish In 1987, Antinori introduced its first Chardonnay-based wine, the 1985 vintage Cervaro della Sala, a name that translates as Stag of the Hall, and was...
Estate-grown single-vineyard Bolgheri DOC Superiore Guado al Tasso, meaning literally Badger's Ford , takes its name from a common sight at the estate of Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri, where it is produced. The vineyard is at an elevation between 44 and 58 metres (145 and 190 feet) above sea-level on stony,...
Antinori has produced an Orvieto since 1922 and an Orvieto Classico since 1932. With the 1988 vintage, this wine was given the name 'Campogrande'.
Estate-grown Chianti Classico DOCG Introduced in 1988 with the 1985 vintage, Pèppoli Chianti Classico DOCG is the archetypal modern Chianti Classico. In a departure from traditional Chiantis, Pèppoli combines the complexity and structure of a well-aged riserva with the fruity fragrance of a young wine. This style is made possible by...
Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino 2004
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG The Pian delle Vigne Estate is located six kilometers south of Montalcino, above the Val d'Orcia valley, and it was named for the characteristic 19th century train station situated in the property, which is still in use. There are 30 hectares producing and 30 hectares started to...
Toscana - Indicazione Geografica Tipica Santa Cristina was originally introduced in 1946 as a Chianti Classico by Piero Antinori's father, Niccolò. However, with the passage of the 1984 DOCG laws - spearheaded by Piero Antinori- requiring lower vineyard yields, Chianti Classico grapes became so complex and rich that they required more...
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 original Super-Tuscan, Tignanello is produced exclusively from the Tignanello vineyard, a 47 hectares (116 acres) southwest-facing, calcareous rocky-marl and limestone soil plot with tufaceous elements, planted between 1,150 and 1,312 feet above sea level at Antinori's Santa Cristina Estate. It was the first Sangiovese to be aged in small oak...
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...
Estate-grown Vermentino, Bolgheri DOC 100% Vermentino from vineyards in Tenuta Guado al Tasso near Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast, south of Livorno. The first vintage of Vermentino produced at Tenuta Guado al Tasso was the 1996. The estate is located 60 miles southwest of Florence, near the medieval village of Bolgheri,...
Antonio Sanguineti Nessun Dorma 2005
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.
Arnaldo Caprai Grechetto Montefalco Grecante 2006
The Caprai estate has an important presence in Montefalco wine production. Their wine-making success has been noted by Gambero Rosso who has awarded their most prestigious award, the Tre Bicchieri” (Three Glasses), year after year to the Caprai estate. Marco Caprai began managing the family winery in 1989 after studying enology...
Arnaldo Caprai Montefalco Rosso 2005
The Caprai estate has an important presence in Montefalco wine production. Their wine-making success has been noted by Gambero Rosso who has awarded their most prestigious award, the Tre Bicchieri” (Three Glasses), year after year to the Caprai estate. Marco Caprai began managing the family winery in 1989 after studying enology...
Arnaldo Caprai Sangrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2004
The Caprai estate has an important presence in Montefalco wine production. APPELLATION: Sagrantino Collepiano di Montefalco D.O.C.G. VARIETALS: 100 % Sagrantino VINEYARD: Calcareous, clay-like terrain in a mid-hill zone of Montefalco. HARVEST: Third week of September. VINIFICATION: Grape maceration lasts for 26-28 days. AGING: Aged for 22 months in French oak...
Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 97
Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva
Chianti may well be the single best-known wine in the world - an historically celebrated, and universally revered red vintage wine that has been enjoyed for centuries. Produced from select grapes grown in the Classico region of Chianti between Siena and Florence, this aristocratic Tuscan wine has reached new heights in...
Castello Banfi's newest Super Tuscan cuve, Cum Laude - Latin for with honors - combines 25% of a Banfi clonal selection of the Sangiovese grape with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 15% Syrah. Each wine is individually vinified and aged 14 months in French oak barrique to develop its unique style,...
Banfi Le Rime Pinot Grigio / Chardonnay 2007
Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are nurtured to perfection in select hillside vineyards of the Banfi estate in Montalcino, Tuscany. The grapes are gently pressed, followed by vinification in bianco, or off the skins at low temperatures in stainless steel resulting in a delightfully harmonious wine. Le Rime, pale straw in color, is an aromatic,...
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...
Baroncini Brunello de Montalcino 2000
Obtained from Sangiovese Grosso, a strong and generous vine, it is a wine that expresses the intensity and the strength of the soil where it comes from. The grapes are harvested when fully mature. Fermentation with selected yeasts, long maceration on the peels and barrel aging for three years, refined in...
Chianti, a name that makes Tuscany be dreamt of throughout the world, with its characterisic landscapes and the sweet vineyards in the hills. The grapes are harvested when fully ripe, the fermentation is carried on for about 10 days, followed by a brief maceration on the peels, then pressing and rest...
A traditional dessert wine, in Tuscany it is considered the wine of hospitality. The wine is ready after 3 to 4 years of maturation in small wooden kegs. Once bottled, Vin Santo can age for many years, becoming richer and more fragrant. Its bouquet is rich and penetrating more or less...
Batasiolo Bosc da Rei Moscato D'Asti 2008
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.
These ideal growing conditions together with minimal winemaker influence have created a fresh, fruity and well-balanced Chardonnay. Bella Sera’s Chardonnay is a well-rounded and balanced wine with a strong straw yellow color. It has lovely fruit, such as apple and tropical fruit, on the nose. It also has a pleasantly dry,...
Bella Sera Rosso is an approachable red wine similar to those served on outdoor tables in the Italian countryside. Our winemaker blends ripe red grapes, grown on small Italian vineyards, to craft a delicious wine rich with juicy cherry and blackberry flavors. Each taste is simple, light, and refreshing.
Beni di Batasiolo Barbaresco 2005
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...
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.
Beni di Batasiolo Barbera D'Alba Sovrana
The area of production of this wine extends over the hills of the Langhe in the Barolo wine-growing area. The fermentation with maceration on the skins lasts from 10 to 15 days, and the wine is stored in small oak barrels for around 12-15 months. After careful tasting the wine is...
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 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...
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.
The wine has a deep, dark garnet colour. The classical cherry flavours of Amarone are immediately perceptible to the nose, with the preponderant notes of Marasca and sour cherry. The wine presents a great variety of characters, from fresh fruit to jamlike tones, which offer a very harmonious aftertaste, alternating with...
Intense straw colour. Strongly aromatic with characteristic notes of ripened peach against a background of elder flowers typical of Sauvignon. The strongly textured, velvety taste of Pinot harmonizes with the aromatic component of Sauvignon
My wine is made from Negro Amaro grapes harvested from the vineyards of Italy, it has a full body with soft edges and rich plum and cherry flavors. Eat, drink and enjoy yourselves and turn your meal into a real Italian occasion. -Big Mamma- TASTING NOTE: Attractive combination of sweet ripe red and black fruits, a touch of earthiness and dried herbs; ripe and rounded on the palate with lightly dry tannins on the finish.
Bolla Bardolino is made from handpicked grapes from the Veneto region of northern Italy. This medium-bodied, dry red wine has lively fresh fruit aromas and a fresh raspberry taste with a pleasent, lingering finish. Pairs wonderfully with pizza, barbequed ribs, red-sauced pastas and smoked fish.
Bolla Valpolicella is made from handpicked grapes from the Vento region of Northern Italy. This soft, sumptuous wine has flavors of berries, almonds, raisins and spicy black cherry. This full-flavored win pairs nicely with beef dishes, grilled meats, and zesty pasta meals.
Can you say autochthonous? [While it would make for a lovely story, the grape does not actually hail from Troy but rather from Puglia; at the very least it has been grown there for millennia. The word troia in Barese slang denotes a woman who plies the night. ] Our inaugural...
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...
Borgo Scopeto Vin Santo 375ml 2000
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...
This wine derives its name from Ca’Marcanda, the winery. Ca'Marcanda is the Piedmontese term for house of endless negotiations and it refers to the many hours that Angelo Gaja spent convincing the property's previous owners to sell the estate vineyard that produces this wine to him. This vineyard is from one of the stoniest...
Cabreo Chardonnay La Pietra 2003
Bright pale gold in color with an elegant varietal nose of white fruit, spice and integrated vanilla notes, this seductive Chardonnay delivers a rich, buttery texture, firm backbone and lovely acidic balance. The finish is clean and smooth, with impressions of intensity.
Canaletto Primitivo is deep in colour, with a bright berry fruit nose. The palate is rich, spicy, full-bodied, with a long velvety finish. Perfectly balanced.
Canonica a Cerreto Sandiavolo 2004
Sandiavolo is Canonica a Cerreto's top wine. It is made from a selection of the best grapes available and is only produced in the most promising vintages. Their decision to use the I.G.T. Toscana denomination stems from the choice to experiment with varietals that are different from those specified for the...
Cantina Terlano’s Classico is light yellow with olive reflections, the aromatics first entice with hints of cardamom, white pepper and soft pink grapefruit. Persistent apricot and ripe tropical citrus fruits gracefully swirl around a focused stream of intense minerality. Fresh fennel and bright acidity define the finish of this impeccably balanced...
Capanna Brunello di Montalcino 2003
Complex aromas of minerals, spices, cherries and berries follow through to a full-bodied yet very refined palate, with wonderfully polished tannins and a long, caressing finish. Drink now. 3,080 cases made. Rated 91 Wine Spectator The Capanna estate has been owned by the Cencioni family since 1957 and is situated to...
Caparzo Brunello di Montalcino 2003
Brunello di Montalcino, a great classic renowned all over the world, was the first Italian wine to obtain DOCG recognition. Today, it is vinified using the most advanced wine-making technologies which nevertheless keep faith with traditional methods in use since the 1800s.
The estate's newest wine and achiever of the Tre Bicchieri award for all its vintage. The three roses on the label reprsent the rose bushes once to be found in abundance around the ancient castle. Castello del Terriccio is a blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot, and is aged 18 months...
Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico 2001
The Castello di Brolio expresses the refined elegance that only the specific terroir of Brolio could produce. It is the great wine” achieved by selecting the best grapes of Brolio, matured in barriques and with a long fining in the bottle that enhances its noble elegance. Castello di Brolio’s production is...
Castello di Terriccio Lupicaia 2003
It is the leading wine of the farm - the wine which has made the estate world-renowned. This rich Super Tuscan has considerable ageing potential and it is one of the finest made; its debut vintage, as well as all following vintages, achieve the coveted Tre Bicchieri award. The two characteristic...
Castello di Terriccio Tassinaia 2004
The grapes to Tassanaia come from 37.5 acres of vineyards with sandy, stony soil and a moderating maritime climate characterized by a long ripening season. On the label two green segments symbolize the grassland of Terriccio. Tassinaia is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot. This big, structure wine has...
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...
Sciacchetra' is probably the rarest of all Italian wines. Made by Riccardo Arrigoni in what must undoubtedly be the most enchanting vine growing area of Italy. Cinque Terre (five lands) named after the five fishing villiages nestled into inlets along the coast northwest of La Spezia. Until prior to World War...
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
d'Antiche Terre Fiano di Avellino 2007
Fiano d'Avellino is a harmonious wine that has a clear straw color, with reflections of emerald. It has a delicate and pleasant perfume, with typical fruity flavors that are dry and velvety to the palate. Its name derives from the Larin apis-Apiano-Fiano, which is the sweetness of grapes that are attracted...
d'Antiche Terre Greco di Tufo 2007
Greco di Tufo has an intense straw color, with a dry taste that is slightly acidic, but not too severe. Ideal as an apertif, Greco di Tufo is excellent with seafood dishes, white sauces and antipasti.
Drei Donà Tenuta La Palazza Graf Noir 1997
Graf Noir is entirely aged in French oak Allier and Troncais barriques (225 litres capacity), at least 70% of them new. The period of aged is 24/28 month. After that it is aged in the bottle for another 36 months before release. The family's Gran Riserva. Graf Noir is the fruit...
Ecco Domani Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Ecco Domani Cabernet/Merlot blends the rich texture and firm tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon with the supple fruit and softer tannins of Merlot to create a medium bodied wine with a deep ruby red color. Aromas of spice and ripe berry from the Cabernet Sauvignon merge with the well-ripened blackberry fruit of...
The wine was vinified using a maceration time of approximately eight days. The juice remained in contact with the skins during fermentation, using the remoutage or pump-over method. The temperature was held between 24°-25° C during fermentation to encourage good color and tannins, while maintaining the rich fruit aromas characteristic of...
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio & Chardonnay
The blend is crafted from 60% Chardonnay varietal grapes and 40% Pinot Grigio from Trentino, harvested at optimal maturity levels. A soft pressing was employed to enhance flavor extraction followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. To intensify the tropical characteristics of the wine, 2% of the blend was made...
Ecco Domani's Pinot Grigio is crafted from 94% Pinot Grigio grapes and 6% Chardonnay from Trentino, harvested at optimal maturity levels. The wine was made in bianco” or in the white,” referring to the vinification process that transforms the blue-gray colored berries into delicate white wine. A soft pressing was used...
The opaque purple-colored 2000 Merlot dell'Umbria (15,000 cases) spent five months in French oak (30% new and 70% used once). It possesses an opaque purple color as well as a big, thick perfume of chocolate, mocha, blackberries, and cherry liqueur. Medium to full-bodied and ripe, with low acidity and sweet tannin,...
The 2001 Montiano, 100% Merlot, offers the luxuriously sweet and expansive nose which has always characterized the wine. Full of plum, raspberry, and dark chocolate scents, along with a dense, deep, and velvety palate, it is full and round, with the super-polished tannins which make it one of Italy’s touchstone Merlot bottlings. Drink: 2005-2018. This is the base of operations for Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella, 100% family-owned and now producing close to three million bottles of wine, partly from its negociant business but increasingly from the 750 acres of proprietary vineyards. Expansion has been at a sustained pace, but without the slightest loss of quality – the 2001 reds compete with the best which the brothers have made in their distinguished careers. - Rated 93, Robert Parker Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, coffee, and currant follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a ripe fruit finish. Very good indeed. Pure Merlot. A solid Montiano, though I like the 2000 better. Best after 2006. 6,660 cases made. –JS - Rated 90, Wine Spectator
Vitiano Bianco was born from one of the many experimental vineyards through the University of Viterbo. The grapes Vermentino, Viognier, and Verdicchio all fair exceptionally well in the sediment and clay soils around the Marciliano estate. Harvested in late September, the grapes are crushed and vinified separately, then blended to make...
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.
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...
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...
Created almost 2,000 years ago, Frascati is one of the world's oldest wines, and Fontana Candida Frascati is the most popular Frascati in the world. The grapes for this dry, clean wine are grown in the porous, volcanic soils located in the Frascati commune near Rome. Rich in potassium, this soil...
A traditional, medium-bodied Italian white wine, Orvieto is produced from grapes grown in the best vineyards surrounding the village of Orvieto. Located in the province of Umbria, Orvieto sits atop a hillside and is surrounded by grapevines. The city was an important artistic center during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance,...
In vineyards that carpet the rolling hills of northeast Italy, the grapes for Fontana Candida Pinot Grigio are grown. The grapes have always thrived in this area, and the popularity of Pinot Grigio is ever-increasing due to its light, fruity aroma and refreshing taste. Fontana Candida Pinot Grigio features a combination...
Fornacina Rosso di Montalcino 2005
The winery Fornacina is situated just outside the town of Montalcino, surrounded by its vineyards. The Biliorsi family produces the Brunello di Montalcino according to the tradition, a passion passed on for generations. Ruggero Biliorsi is the founder of the winery, where the first bottle of Brunello goes back to 1981;...
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...
Gagliole Rosso di Toscana IGT 2003
This red wine contains Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After pressing, it was stored for 16 months in barriques of french oak wood. Thereafter, the wine was bottled and stored for further 6 months before putting it on the market. Gagliole is well structured and balanced with dense, sweet tannin. It...
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.
This is one of Italy's great red wines and the historic flagship of the Gaja family. Produced from Nebbiolo grapes, the wine takes its name from the village of its origin. The color is deep garnet. The nose is almost sensual in its complexity, with aromas of forest fruits, plums, licorice,...
This is one of Italy's great red wines and the historic flagship of the Gaja family. Produced from Nebbiolo grapes, the wine takes its name from the village of its origin. The color is deep garnet. The nose is almost sensual in its complexity, with aromas of forest fruits, plums, licorice,...
This is one of Italy's great red wines and the historic flagship of the Gaja family. Produced from Nebbiolo grapes, the wine takes its name from the village of its origin. The color is deep garnet. The nose is almost sensual in its complexity, with aromas of forest fruits, plums, licorice,...
Gaja Barbaresco Costa Russi 2005
This vineyard lies a few steps from Sori Tildin. Purchased by the Gaja family in 1967, it derives its name from the term costa, the side of the hill that faces the sun, and Russi, the nickname of the former owner. The color is dark ruby/purple. It has a captivating aroma...
Gaja Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo 2003
In 1964, the Gaja family purchased this vineyard from the parish of Alba and named it after San Lorenzo, the patron saint of Alba's cathedral. Sori means hilltop with southern exposure. Color: Deep red.
Aroma: Highly concentrated currant and black cherry fruit with a hint of coffee, in addition to aromas...
Gaja Barbaresco Sori Tilden 2003
The Sorì Tildìn vineyard was acquired by the Gaja family in 1967. It was first produced as a single-vineyard wine in 1970. The word sorì is the Piedmontese word for a hilltop with a southern exposure. Tildìn was the nickname of Angelo Gaja's grandmother, Clotilde Rey. Color: Deep purple.
Aroma:Complex aromas...
Gaja Chardonnay Rossj Bass 2007
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). The color is golden. The arome is a fine perfume of citrus fruits and flowers with a hint of honey. The Taste is of considerable...
The term conteisa is the Piedmontese word for quarrel and refers to the historic dispute between the communes of La Morra and Barolo for possession of the Cerequio land. Color: Garnet.
Aroma: Expressive floral nose with notes of red berries, plums, licorice and spices.
Taste: The Nebbiolo in Conteisa reflects the...
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...
Darmagi, planted in 1978, was Piedmont's first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in more than a century. Darmagi, is Piedmontese for what a pity, a comment Angelo Gaja's father, Giovanni, once uttered when he passed the vineyard as it was planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in 1978. The color is intense, deep red, almost black, with...
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,...
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...
Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino 2007
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...
La Scolca Gavi Black Label 2007
This prestiisgious Gavi dei Gavi® - La Scolca is obtained with the utmost respect for nature, from pruning to harvesting. With a strict and rigorous selection conducted with the utmost care, cluster by cluster, in vineyards over sixty years of age, we get unique grapes. Then in the winery, under watchful guidance of a master expert,...
Luna Di Luna Pinot Grigio & Chardonnay ~ Blue Bottle
Presented in a dramatic cobalt blue bottle, this is the original 60/40 Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio blend. It offers a light and refreshingly crisp finish with the taste of fresh melons and berries. Soft yellow in color with well-balanced tones of apples and peaches. Recommended with fish, shellfish, soups and light meals or...
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...
M & R 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...
Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto d'Alba
Dolcetto d'Alba is recognized as the most representative wine of Piedmontese production because of its special characteristics, which make it the ideal accompaniment for all types of culinary preparations. No aging is required, because Dolcetto d'Alba yields its best in its youth. The wine's color is an intense ruby-red, the bouquet...
This speciality of Masi, resulting from the refermentation of wine from fresh Veronese red grapes with a percentage of semi-dried grapes of the same varietals, splendidly encompasses the qualities of the Verona area: the excellence of the zone, the highly individual style of the indigenous Veronese grape varieties, and the originality...
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is the most up-to-date Italian white wine. The richness of the perfumes and aromas of this grape cultivated at Castions di Strada, in the Friuli region, complements the structure of the native Verduzzo grape, deliberately picked slightly over-ripe and matured on plateaux. Masianco is a Supervenetian of...
On 23rd April 1353 Pietro Alighieri, son of Dante, bought his first estates in Gargagnago in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. To celebrate 650 years of their presence in this area, the Serego Alighieri family decided to make a Valpolicella of extraordinary structure and character. Only the best grapes were selected...
Mazzoni Toscano Rosso IGT 2006
MAZZONI is a blend of two of the world’s greatest grape varieties created by two distinguished winemaking families. The Franceschi (Montalcino) and Terlato (Napa) partnership has flourished for more than 30 years, with each family bringing its expertise in the given variety. While the Franceschi family has produced prestigious Brunello di...
Michele Chiarlo 'Le Orme' Barbera D'Asti Superiore 2006
On the nose it shows itself to be rich in ripe fruit and possesses a marked elegance; on the palate it is pleasantly easy to drink, harmonious and tasty. The aforementioned features make it a modern wine, highly successful and suitable for serving with the widest range of dishes. Yield per...
Monchiero Carbone Barbera D'alba Monbirone 2004
Ogni uss a l'ha so tanbuss. This piemontese proverb is on all of the Monchiero Carbone labels. Literally, it means 'every door has its clapper' but the symbolic meaning of the phrase is 'behind every door there is a secret' and for the Monchiero Carbone family, the secret is their winemaking. Monchiero Carbone wine production began...
Monchiero Carbone Roero Arneis Recit 2006
Ogni uss a l'ha so tanbuss. This piemontese proverb is on all of the Monchiero Carbone labels. Literally, it means 'every door has its clapper' but the symbolic meaning of the phrase is 'behind every door there is a secret' and for the Monchiero Carbone family, the secret is their winemaking. Monchiero Carbone wine production began...
Mondoro Spumante is particularly well suited to accompany desserts or fruit at the end of a meal. Thanks to its moderate alcohol content it can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
This Chianti is a 90% Sangiovese and 10% Canaiolo and Colorino blend aged for 24 months in oak plus 6 months in bottle creating a medium ruby color. It has a sweet scent with ripe, warm cherries and notes of dry earth and tobacco, and an elegant palate full of bright...
Nardi Rosso di Montalcino 2002
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...
Nicolis Angelo e Figli Testal 2003
Intense ruby red colour with an outstanding perfume of red fruits like cherry and mulberry and hints of sweet spices and vanilla. The flavour is complex and full, with soft tannins and an intense long-lasting aromatic persistence.
Nicolis Angelo e Figli Valpolicella Superiore 2003
Deep ruby red colour, intense perfume, pleasing, persistent, with hints of red fruit and bitter almonds. The flavour is full, well bodied, and harmonious.
Nicolis Angelo e Figli Valpolicello Classico 2005
Ruby red colour of medium intensity, which tends to garnet upon aging. It has a characteristic perfume that is pleasant and delicate, with hints of fruit which grow in the area: cherries, marascas and plums. The flavour is dry, bodied, slightly bitter, savoury, and harmonious. Sometimes it recalls ginger, which is...
Nicolis Angelo e Figli Valpolicello Classico Superiore Ripasso Seccal 2003
Bright ruby red colour. Intense characteristic perfume that reminds of ripe fruits and spices. In the mouth it is well bodied, generous, warm, and long-lasting.
Nino Franco Prosecco Sparkling Wine
Nino Franco's non-vintage sparkling Prosecco di Valdobiaddene is unquestionably the world's finest value in a high quality, Champagne look-alike. The non-vintage, light-bodied Prosecco di Valdobiaddene Rustico offers gorgeously elegant, fresh, lively fruit, notes of bread dough and citrus, and persistent effervescence. lt is almost impossible to believe this low-priced wine is...
Nipozzano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2005
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;...
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....
Nozzole Chardonnay Le Bruniche
Nozzole Le Bruniche is an elegant and distinctive expression of the Chardonnay variety, with a clean, fragrant bouquet of white and tropical fruits offset by slight nuances of toast. On the palate, it shows a superb balance of fruit ripeness underscored by a fresh acidity and structure of medium body, with...
This wine shows crisp, ripe red berry and cherry fruit flavors and aromas sustained by a fresh, acidic note offset by classic Sangiovese notes of earth, mushrooms and leather, with an elegant tannic backbone.
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.
Milder winter than 1999. Sunny spring with temperatures within average. A hot and sunny summer and harvest time, have allowed a homogeneous ripening. Thinning of the grapes carried out in July (30% of Merlot and 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes). Merlot harvested in September’s first half. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc...
Climate and Vintage: A cold winter has slowed the budding. In the spring, flowering and growth has been normal. Thinning of the grapes carried out in July (up to 50% in some Merlot¡¦s vineyards). The Merlot was harvested in September¡¦s first half. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from middle September to...
Palazzino Grosso Sanese Riserva 1995 1.5L
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.
Placido Merlot is a soft, velvey wine produced from grapes cultivated in the esteemed Maipo Valley region of Chile. After careful hand selection, the grapes are vinified by highly-skilled winemakers. Placido Merlot is an ideal selection for pastas with red sauces, grilled seafood and spicy cuisine.
Placido Pinot Grigio is a delightfully refreshing 100% varietal wine produced exclusively with Pinot Grigio grapes grown in the famed Veneto region of Italy and vinified on the Count Placido estate in Tuscany. Placido Pinot Grigio is a superb aperitif and a delicious accompaniment to light appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, seafood and...
Podere Ciona Chianti Classico Riserva 2006
Colour: Deep ruby red Aroma: Elegant fragrance of red fruits and spices Palate: Well-balanced, velvety, very good tannic structure and prolonged concentrated finish Serving temp: 18-20°C (65-68°F). Uncork at least one hour before drinking. Food match: Pastas with red sauces, roast & grilled meats/game, cheeses, traditional Tuscan cooking
Classy aromas of wild berries, smoke and dried herbs are appealing. Medium to full in body, with a clean, rather crisp frame, it has a enough concentration of ripe and rich fruit to suggest cellaring for extra complexity. The mineral, soillike taste of terroir is impressive on the long finish. Best...
Regaleali Rosso Nero d'Avola 2005
One of the first Nero d’Avolas to be introduced in the American market, Regaleali Nero d’Avola is a well- established example of this varietal from Sicily. Cultivated in the heart of the island, this wine expresses style and class of well-known European wines. After 10 days of maceration with the skins,...
Ricasoli Rocca Chianti Classico Riserva 2005
Rocca Guicciarda was historically one of the most important fiefs owned by the Ricasoli Barons. Today, the Barone Ricasoli's Chianti Classico Riserva has been given this name. Color: Ruby red Aroma: Hints of blackberry, raspberry, violets and vanilla. Taste: Rounded, mellow, velvety body has a generous flavor, rich in tannins.
Rinaldi Moscati Di Asti - Bug Juice
Sweet and lush with just the perfect touch of sparkle. A sure-fire crowd pleaser; serve Bug Juice at your next party, and watch the sparks fly.
Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico 375ml
The grapes for the Chianti Classico are selected and picked by hand. The must undergoes maceration over the grape skins for 12-14 days. Following the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine is then aged in Slavonian or French oak barrels for a period of 6 to 10 months and refined further...
Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva Fizzano 2004
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...
Rocca delle Macie Roccato 2003
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,...
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...
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...
Ruffino Chardonnay Solatia 2006
The colour of La Solatia recalls the sunlight which bathes its vineyards and inspired its name. Its fragrance reflects the fresh and ventilated nights which characterise the landscape of Siena. Its rare complexity is the result of the perfect balance between an extraordinary territory, an elegant grape variety and the century-long...
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...
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Tan Label 1.5L 2004
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...
Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Tan Label 375ml 2003
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...
Ruffino Chianti Riserva Ducale Oro 2003
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...
Ruffino Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino 2003
Thanks to its almost unlimited longevity and flavour complexity, the Brunello di Montalcino Greppone Mazzi is truly a special wine. The golden star which shines on the Greppone Mazzi label is a symbol of the priviliged position which this wine holds within Ruffino's portfolio - a true Sangiovese star and the...
Ruffino Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2004
Imagine a picnic in the woods around the town of Montepulciano - perhaps in search of the delicious portabella mushrooms which can be found here during the autumn months. After a long walk, imagine unpacking your picnic basket and sharing sandwiches, cheeses, prosciutto and fruit with your friends. Imagine the pleasure...
Ruffino Orvieto Abboccato 2004
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")...
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")...
Ruffino Romitorio di Santedame 2003
Almost 20 years have passed since the first vintage of Romitorio di Santedame - 20 years since Ruffino started its experiments with the extraordinary Colorino on the Santedame Estate. Ruffino was the first Tuscan company to dedicate time and effort to this red grape variety. Romitorio di Santedame is a truly...
It derives from combining Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the vineyards of San Fabiano (250 m) and Cellole (450 m), facing west, south-west. After a period of maturation in new barriques (15-16 months), it is bottled and refined for 6-8 months.
San Fabiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2004
This is a refined and wonderfully structured Chianti Classico Riserva that is brick-red and displays impressive aromas of crushed cherries with hints of cinnamon and tanned leather. Full-bodied with lush silky tannins and a solid core of ripe black fruit. The long finish is accented by rosemary and tobacco flavors. Enjoy...
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2006
Santa Margherita is renowned for its elegant and authentic Italian style. This Chianti Classico has been crafted with the same commitment to heritage and quality, with grapes from our vineyards in the town of Greve located in the heart of Tuscany's Chianti Classico zone. Santa Margherita offers an exemplary representation of...
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 375ml
This dry white wine is pale straw-yellow in color. The clean, intense aroma and dry flavour with pleasant golden apple aftertaste make Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio a wine of great character and versatility.
Santi Amarone della Valpolicella 2004
Proemio opens a new chapter in the hundred year history of Amarone Santi. Its production, launched with the 1995 vintage, takes place only in the best years, and is very limited. The vineyards where the grapes come from are situated in the most renowned zones of the communes of Marano, Negrar...
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...
The aristocrat of Verona - robust, full-bodied and dry with excellent balance and velvety finish.
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...
This is very concentrated on the nose with plum, dried flowers and fruits. Full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a deep palate of ripe and wild fruits. Port-like. Better than the 2000. Best after 2008. -Rated 92, Wine Spectator Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines, 2005 - #49
Pierre Seillan, Tenuta di Arceno’s winemaster, is famous for his dedication to bringing the message of the soil” to his wines. With PrimaVoce, a term for the leading voice in an opera company, this message becomes an aria” of both power and beauty. Produced from low yielding, meticulously farmed vineyards in...
50% Sangiovese
25% Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Merlot
The estate of Sette Ponti lies in the heart of the Chianti zone, fifteen miles northwest of the city of Arezzo just past the village of San Giustino Valdarno. The Via del Monte, known locally as the Via dei Sette Ponti, leads into a...
Tiziano Chianti Classico Gold Label 2004
Intense ruby-red color. Medium- bodied wine with a spicy bouquet and classic hints of violets. The flavor is full of ripe fruits, leathery notes with a velvety texture.
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 premium imported Spumante, naturally fruity with a nice balance of sweetness.
The Gattinara TreVigne (three Vineyards) Docg is the result of extensive research on the best characteristics of soil and the marriage of three essential aspects of different ecosystems. This wine comes from experience and history and is deeply linked to the Gattinara tradition and culture: the particular micro-climate, the different locations...
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...
Verdi Spumante Sparkling Wine 187ml 4 pack
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...
Vestini Montepulcinano d'Abruzzo 2007
Vestini Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is very dark in color and full in body with excellent ripe fruit and attractive earthy flavors. This is a fruity, medium bodied Montepulciano, with a hint of tannin and good length. It has red currant, loganberry and herb aromas/flavors.” (Restaurant Wine, 9/01). Awarded 4 stars by Restaurant...
Vestini Sangiovese Terre di Chieti 2006
Sangiovese, the primary grape of Tuscany’s Chianti, is also widely grown in other regions of Italy. This version is from the hills of the region of Abruzzo. Lively, fruity and fairly light, this charming Italian red has plently of fruit acidity, little or no wood and an ample aroma. A perfect...
Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva 2004
Intense dark red. On the nose there are firm ripe fruit aromas with blackcurrant undertones. Deeply concentrated morello cherry flavours on the palate, rich and strong flavours which go on and on.
Dark purple, almost black in colour. Fabulous aromas of cassis, tar and coffee. The palate is incredibly fat and juicy, with masses of concentrated, voluptuous cassis fruit, huge body, gloriously silky tannins and an immense finish.
Vinchio - Vaglio Serra I Tre Vescovi Barbera d'Asti Superiore 2006
A wonderful Barbera from VVS, The Three Bishops” is a testament to the quality of this winery, and at a wonderful price. A step up from Kroara, this Barbera from the smaller Asti zone is both fruit forward and pleasing, and complex. A very nice wine to enjoy with meat or...
Vinchio - Vaglio Serra Nivasco Brachetto d'Acqui 2008
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 2007
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...
The characteristic of 2005 year was the alternation of dry and hot periods with wet and relatively cold ones. The ripeness of grapes occurred slowly with a good development of aromatic components. The harvest was late, compared to the previous years, but a strict and rigid selection of bunches of grapes...
In the Italian Method, with froth capture in big containers, Prosecco's intense and fruity bouquets enhance their original characteristics, scents of acacia flowers, wild strawberries and ripe golden apples. Prosecco's soul explodes in this Brut. The grapes come from hills bordering the DOC area whose use is a guarantee for a Sparkling...
The Amarone is a small jewel in Zenato's product line, made from outstanding corvina, rondinella and sangiovese grapes of the Valpolicella Classico zone, in the communes of Sant’Ambrogio, Negrar, Pedemonte, Fumane, San Pietro in Cariano and Marano. After being picked into small, 2.5 kg trays, the grapes are cleaned and placed...
Made from 100% single-vineyard Trebbiano di Lugana harvested from the San Benedetto parcel, on the south shore of Lake Garda. The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and refined in tanks for six month before the wine is released on the market. Straw yellow in color with greenish hues, it...
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.
