Italian Wine

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... Read More

Aldo Conterno, a legend in his own lifetime, managed to forge a reputation as one of the most
celebrated growers in Piedmont after parting ways with his family’s estate to set up his own winery
in 1969. A maverick in his... Read More

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo wine, and in 1969 Aldo Conterno... Read More

The 2013 Arpepe - Valtellina Superiore Grumello 'Sant Antonio' is a captivating expression of Nebbiolo from the renowned Valtellina region in Italy. This wine exudes an enchanting bouquet of red cherries, wild berries,... Read More

The Arpepe - Valtellina Superiore Sassella 'Rocce Rosse' 2001 is a remarkable wine from the Valtellina region in Italy. With its vintage aging gracefully, this wine showcases a deep and complex character, boasting enticing... Read More

Villa Borratella is surrounded by 5 hectacre (1 ha = 2.5 acres) of Chianti Classico vineyards - planted primarily to Sangiovese, but does include some Cabernet Sauv & Merlot, as well a 2 ha's of olive groves and 75 acres of... Read More

In 1911, the family moved to Podere Poggi, a tenant farm on the Villa Santa Restituta estate working the land by sharecropping (a typical form of Tuscan farm management). In the years that followed, the family moved several times... Read More

According to Wine Advocate Magazine, ...the Caprili 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva AdAlberto is a single-vineyard expression that has drawn its fruit from the same site since 2010. The wine is dedicated to the paternal figure... Read More

Castello di Neive and the surrounding 150 acre estate are owned by the Stupino family, siblings Anna, Giulio, Italo, and Piera. The Castello di Neive winery began when Giacomo Stupino, the family patriarch, capitalized on his... Read More

A gently sparkling, lightly sweet red wine made in the traditional method. The grape is Grasparossa.

This is certainly an under-appreciated wine type. Redolent with fruit. Balanced with great acidity.

Serve chilled as an aperitif... Read More

2017 is to be considered a very good vintage. Despite being characterized by hot and dry summer months, water reserves in the soil and September rain saved the vines from being stressed by water shortage. These factors, together... Read More

Tenuta di Collosorbo was started in 1995 by Giovanna Ciacci from the division of her family’s estate, Tenuta di Sesta, which was founded in 1850

The Ciacci family always cultivated grapes, olives, and all types of grains.... Read More

The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella, Oseleta, and Croatina.... Read More

In 1700 the village became the property of the Marchesi Federighi family and later of the Fucini. Here the poet Renato Fucini composed most of his works. He mentions it several times in his sonnets and wrote the short story “A... Read More

Emidio Pepe is a singular producer creating amazingly complex age worthy reds and whites in a region of mass produced, overly engineered versions of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Though the family has been producing wines here... Read More

Amarone della Valpolicella, The King of Veneto Wines.

Amarone is made from partially raisinated grapes from the finest parts of the Veneto. Extra power and concentratoin is met with commensurate elegance and complexity! The nose... Read More

Here is charming sweet wine. On the nose, you will find distinct notes of apricot and candied orange peel, notes of date interwoven with fresh aromas of sage and calamint, with a finish of tobacco. On the palate it expresses remarkable... Read More

The estate of Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio has a long and illustrious history in Piemonte, and is unequivocally one of the greatest Barolo producers. This traditionally-styled winery is now run by Mauro Mascarello, who is the... Read More