A formidable and quite royal wine from 55 year old south-facing vines in the cru “Cichin,” the grapes are harvested only when they are tending towards super-ripeness. This sturdy, somber wine is thick in body, deeply... Read More
The 2021 Chianti Classico RS Cultusboni is rich, boisterous and quite appealing. I would open it in advance to allow some of the youthful brawn to soften. A burst of red-toned fruit, pipe tobacco, cedar and sweet spice makes a... Read More
This lightly sparkling, medium-bodied dry Lambrusco shows lots of bright red fruit on the palate and is almost alarmingly drinkable. This red is great chilled during the warm or cool months alike.
Now is the perfect time to discover Cristian Boffa, the next big talent of Barolo. Boffa’s wines come from one of the great communes beside the great epicentre of Barolo itself: La Morra. Here, in the ‘borgata’... Read More
This is seriously good Prosecco from sustainable, herbicide-free estate vineyards in the Veneto region of Italy. Dry, crisp, and zippy with notes of grapefruit, lime and chalky minerality. Our #1 selling Prosecco and at a great... Read More
The ruby-hued 2021 Barbaresco is savory and ripe with aromas of medicinal herbs, cherry lozenge, sour cherries, salty earth, menthol, and licorice. Medium-bodied, it’s rich through the palate, with ripe tannins and notes... Read More
From the hills of Veneto comes a powerful red made in the traditional Amarone style. Using the appassimento method, Corvina and Merlot grapes slowly dry on wooden racks for months, concentrating their flavors. The result? A wine... Read More
Mr. Tomato Man! 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Tuscan vineyards. Pizza wine unparalleled. Spaghetti wine sine qua non. With its enticing black fruit aroma and luscious mouthfeel, this is about the most... Read More
Marisa Cuomo's Costa d'Amalfi Bianco — a 60/40 blend of Falanghina and Biancolella — is highly aromatic, with notes of white orchard fruits and acacia, lemon verbena and toasted almond. The palate is bright... Read More
Vivid deep red. Aromas and flavors of coffee and cocoa complicate dark berry and red cherry. A strong but smooth tannic spine and harmonious, ripe acidity provide plenty of support and cut in the middle and the long, candied-violet-accented... Read More
The 2019 Rosso San Valentino is impossible to ignore, with a bouquet that reminds me of Christmas morning. A burst of black cherries, allspice and clove give way to dark chocolate and mint. This displays textures of pure silk,... Read More
Coming from isolated vineyards just under the summit of Mont Blanc in the Val d’Aoste, this mineral driven wine provides the perfect pairing for roast white meat, and salads with apples and pears. As you sip, you may smell... Read More
Aromas of bruised apples, ripe peaches, savory herbs and some yeasty undertones. Medium-bodied with vivid acidity and zingy bubbles. Fresh and zesty with hints of bread dough and flowers at the end. Drink now.
Minutes from the Mediterranean coast of southeast Sicily, Massimo Padova crafts this white wine from Grillo, Grecanico, Inzolia, Moscato Giallo, and a smattering of heirloom varieties. The magic of these grapes, planted on the... Read More