Parmoleto, Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva DOCG 2015, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: The red fruit you expect in a sangiovese but with more flavor integration.[Read more]
Parmoleto, Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva DOCG 2015, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: The red fruit you expect in a sangiovese but with more flavor integration.[Read more]
Salustri, Marleo Rosso 2018, Montecucco DOC, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: Italian wines should nearly always be enjoyed with food and this red would pair with many a dish (including the Coq au Vin I’m enjoying tonight).[Read more]
Alois Lageder, Schiava 2016, Sudtirol – Alto Adige, Italy
Tasting Note: Whenever summer comes, I seek out Schiava from Aldo Adige including one like this bottle with generous, ripe, red fruit along the midpalate, depth of flavor and low 12% alcohol — ideal for backyard porch enjoyment.[Read more]
Mionetto, Prosecco Brut, Treviso DOC, Veneto, Italy
Tasting Note: A good, dry, straightforward prosecco that you can enjoy on its own or mix for mimosas.[Read more]
Cantini Florio, Fine Marsala Dry, Sicily, Italy
Tasting Note: A good, entry-level marsala with oloroso-sherry-like rancio aromas.[Read more]
Ca’ Rozzeria, Barbera D’Alba 2015, Piedmont, Italy
Tasting Note: A delightful barbera that punches above its weight.[Read more]
Peter Zemmer, Pinot Grigio 2018, Südtirol – Alto Adige, Italy
Tasting Note: Pinot grigio from the Alto Adige rarely disappoints and this bottle from a dependable producer is no exception.[Read more]
Valdicava Madonna del Piano, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva DOCG 2010, Tuscany, Italy
Tasting Note: A smooth, Brunello di Montalcino that proves the sensuality potential of 100% sangiovese.[Read more]
Elena Walch, Castel Ringberg Pinot Grigio 2016, Alto Adige, Italy
Tasting Note: A pinot grigio from the Alto Adige region of Italy that proves pinot grigio actually does taste like something, and in this case – something good.[Read more]
Elena Fucci, Titolo Aglianico del Vulture 2015, Basilicata, Italy
Tasting Note: Aglianico is a grape from southern Italy grown on volcanic soils that can produce wines with body and finesse, and this bottle of Aglianico does just that.[Read more]