Italian Wines

The bouquet is fresh with zesty aromas of freshly cut grass, grapefruit and hints of salt air. On the palate, the wine has a creamy and round mouthfeel with bright acidity accompanied by hints of limestone and a slight earthiness.... Read More

A zesty, light- to medium-bodied white, with a pretty floral overtone to the snappy mix of ripe plum and yellow peach fruit, Marcona almond notes and minerally saline and spice accents, followed by a creamy, lingering finish.... Read More

The Ca' La Bionda Valpolicella has a beautiful perfume of strawberries and cherries. The palate is juicy and succulent with gently ripe, silky red fruits notes. Bright and sleek energy on the palate with freshness and structure.... Read More

"Aromas of plum, orange peel and a hint of nori. Full-bodied with fine, slightly tight tannins. Black-fruited with some well-balanced, woody spice." James Suckling 91

The Cincinnato winery, founded in 1947 and named after the ancient Roman senator and farmer Cincinnatus, is a small co-operative (126 growers, with a total of 250 hectares of vines), located an hour south-east of Rome near the... Read More

Obtained from a meticulous selection of Sangiovese grapes from the best company vineyards, Brunello di Montalcino is the result of painstaking campaign work and targeted interventions in the cellar which, in respect and in the... Read More

A bright red, expressing cherry, strawberry and floral flavors. Balanced between richness and elegance, this is approachable now. Offers fine length, too. Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo and Merlot. Wine Spectator 89... Read More

Many folks know the Barbera grape for its bright acidity, and this wine is no exception to the rule. Far less known is the fact that Monferrato’s most prestigious zones are dedicated to Barbera plantings. (The very opposite... Read More

From the esteemed G.D. Vajra, a family deeply rooted in Barolo since the 1880s and pioneers of organic farming in the region, comes the 2021 Barolo Albe. Crafted from high-altitude estate vineyards with diverse exposures, the... Read More

On the nose, the gentle tang of black cherries, figs and pomegranates is balanced by savory potting soil and herbs. The palate opens as a riot of berries joined by dark chocolate and salt, but the earth tones and herbs become... Read More

100% Glera. Bright aromas of pear, white peach, and acacia blossom, carried by a lively, fine mousse. On the palate it’s gently fruit-driven yet well-balanced, offering crisp orchard-fruit flavors and a clean, refreshing... Read More

Retromarcia is a Chianti Classico made from 100% Sangiovese grapes (since 2010). The grapes come from vineyards consisting of shale (Galestro) 70%, sandstone (Arenaria-Calcare-Pietraforte) 20%, limestone (Alberese) 10%. The vineyards... Read More

The 2021 Le Cupole (a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot) is the well-priced entry-level red from one of the most prolific and creative wine estates in Tuscany. Le Cupole is velvety and full-bodied... Read More

The Uccelliera 2021 Rapace is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Production is 10,800 bottles and 500 magnums. This wine is light on its feet with bright fruit, redcurrant and fresh plum. There is... Read More

The 2023 Dolcetto d'Alba, Coste & Fossati Vajra's top Dolcetto, takes varietal notes and amplifies them, adding notable mid-palate richness and body, partly through a super-classic vinification that includes submerged... Read More