2021 Italian Wine

floral-scented and herbaceous Barbaresco with savory and long-cooked dishes. Risotto ai funghi porcini, rosemary and thyme-braised lamb shoulder or tagliatelle with robiola rocchetta and truffles.

Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2021 is ruby red in color. The nose opens with fresh notes of pomegranates, cherries and orange peels accompanied by light spicy hints of ginger. Floral undertones complete the bouquet with... Read More

A deep, dense red, drenched with blackberry, pomegranate, plum and sweet spice flavors. Iron, tobacco and wild herb elements peek through as this plays out on the finish under a strong grip of tannins. Shows terrific balance and... Read More

Villa Antinori 2021 is ruby red in color. The nose is intense, intriguing and presents fruity notes of black cherries and plum jam together with hints of boxwood, tobacco, and vanilla. The palate is mouth filling with supple,... Read More

‘Autoritratto’ means ‘self-portrait.’ Mantonico is a rare but very promising variety indigenous to Calabria. Mantonico berries have thick skins, so the bunches are only given an hour of skin contact before... Read More

Tasting Notes: Without question Arpepe make the most complex Nebbiolo outside of Piemonte. Their Rosso is very approachable with the softness of Langhe Nebbiolo but the structure and depth of La Morra Barolo. Bright cherry, eucalyptus,... Read More

Azienda Agricola COS was founded in 1980 by three friends: Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti and Cirino Strange. The acronym of their surnames (Cilia-Occhipinti-Strange) gives rise to the company's name. On a shoestring... Read More

‘Cisterna Fuori’ has been owned by the Biondi family for many centuries. It means ‘outside cistern’, a reference to an ancient water cistern in the middle of the vineyard site. The vines grow on the side... Read More

70% Vermentino, 10% Malvasia, 10% Trebbiano and 10% Moscato. There are also small percentages of other undocumented native varieties. Organic certified and practicing biodynamic.

It’s a social service farm collective (Società... Read More

Vorberg is one of the world's great Pinot Bianco (Pinot Blancs) and opens with a fragrant aroma of ripe pear, green apple, and hints of almond. On the palate, it is vibrant with an interplay of citrus and stone fruit, carried... Read More

Food Pairings: Pizza Night, Red Sauce, Steak!, Gamey Meats
Characteristics: Dressed to Impress, Savory Red, Aromatic

Careful selection of handpicked grapes. Maceration and fermentation of the destemmed grapes in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25°C for 15-20 days. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 6 months... Read More

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The Petit Verdot di Casale del Giglio shows in the glass an intense ruby color, with violet hues. On the nose, it is rich in ripe red fruit and balsamic herbaceous notes of juniper and myrtle. In the mouth, it has structure... Read More

A perfect by-the-glass solution for any kind of meal, the 2021 Ceretto Dolcetto can be paired with a variety of dishes, especially roasted meat, tomato-based pasta dishes and creamy cheese. With delectable nuances of ripe cherries,... Read More

𝗔𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀 · Oak, Strawberry, Vanilla, Mushroom, Balsamic, Cedar, Tar, Red Fruits

The Duemani 2021 Cabernet Franc CiFRA is an entry-level wine that punches above its weight class (and its price point). This organic and biodynamic wine reveals dark, purplish fruit with a soft texture and velvety quality. It... Read More

Vitovska is a native Slovenian grape present throughout Friuli-Venezia Giulia and, more precisely, in the Karst area and on the Slovenian side. An ancient and forgotten vine, it was rediscovered and started making pure wine a... Read More

The Gamma Etna Bianco from Federico Curtaz is a vibrant and mineral-driven expression of the Carricante grape, grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Curtaz, whose deep experience includes working alongside the legendary... Read More

The organic Fontodi 2021 Chianti Classico Filetta di Lamole offers punchy, lifted fruit with almost carbonic-like tones of fresh cherry and raspberry. For those of you interested in cool-climate, high-elevation Lamole fruit that... Read More