Bright ruby with a fine garnet edge. Intense and clearly defined nose, smells of cherries, raspberries, some cardamom, then also plum, complex. Unfolds with firm, gripping tannins, deep, builds nicely, lots of juicy fruit,... Read More
The 2016 Barbacarlo is a profound and wild expression of the Oltrepò hills, made from a field blend of Croatina, Uva Rara, and Ughetta, with a touch of Vespolina, from century-old vines. Slightly effervescent due to its traditional... Read More
The 2018 vintage reveals a brighter, more aromatic expression of the vineyard. A field blend of Croatina, Uva Rara, and Ughetta from ancient vines, it opens with wild red berries, tart cherry, dried herbs, crushed rose petals,... Read More
The 2016 Montebuono is darker, firmer, and more contemplative than its Barbacarlo sibling. Made from a similar blend—primarily Croatina, Uva Rara, and Ughetta—it is vinified with native yeasts, partial whole clusters, and... Read More
The 2018 vintage of Montebuono is an expressive, vibrant red, with wild cherry, plum skin, dried herbs, and a stony, graphite-laced minerality. On the palate, it’s taut and lifted, with finely grained tannins and a slight fizz... Read More
The 2020 vintage opens with a reserved nose of black cherry skin, crushed rocks, dried sage, and iron-rich earth. On the palate, it is coiled and precise, offering sinewy tannins, taut acidity, and a tension that demands time... Read More
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino from Baricci is a striking example of Montosoli’s finesse elevated by one of the greatest vintages of the decade. Aromatically, it opens with crystalline notes of red cherry, wild strawberry,... Read More
The 2019 Baricci Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli is a beautifully sculpted, site-specific expression of Sangiovese, showcasing the grace and precision for which the Montosoli cru is famed. The 2019 vintage was exceptional in... Read More
“Cotidie” 2022 is a vibrant ruby‑tinged Umbria Rosso, sitting between a light red and dark rosato in feel, with spicy notes lifted from Bea’s signature Sagrantino lineage but framed in a gentler, everyday style. Expect... Read More
Paolo Bea is a quintessential artisanal producer steeped in the traditions of the Montefalco, which date back to the early part of the 12th century. He currently remains the guiding force behind the production of his estate, sharing... Read More
This enchanting wine's nose bursts with sappy orchard and stone fruits, orange zest, white wildflowers, warm baking spices, honey, bitter almonds, and whiffs of green tea, oxidation, and earth. The surprisingly muscular palate... Read More
Paolo Bea is a quintessential artisanal producer steeped in the traditions of the Montefalco, which date back to the early part of the 12th century. He currently remains the guiding force behind the production of his estate, sharing... Read More
The 2019 Cerrete opens with a deep violet hue and an arresting bouquet of black and blue fruits, including blackberry and wild plum, layered with exotic spice, deep underbrush, saddle leather and smoked earth. On the palate,... Read More
The 2019 Cerrete opens with a deep violet hue and an arresting bouquet of black and blue fruits, including blackberry and wild plum, layered with exotic spice, deep underbrush, saddle leather and smoked earth. On the palate,... Read More
The 2019 Cerrete opens with a deep violet hue and an arresting bouquet of black and blue fruits, including blackberry and wild plum, layered with exotic spice, deep underbrush, saddle leather and smoked earth. On the palate,... Read More
The 2019 Rosso de Veo is potent and brooding: dark blackberry, plum, rubbed sage, autumn spice, and mineral‑charged undercurrents dominate. With ~45 days of maceration, significant tannins, and a texture that balances grip with... Read More
This 2007 “Pagliaro”, from Paolo Bea’s revered hilltop vineyard at ~1,300 ft elevation, is crafted from 100 % Sagrantino and displays a deep garnet‑ruby colour. On the nose it offers intense aromas of blackberry jam,... Read More
The 2019 Pagliaro is deeply tannic, dense, and powerfully concentrated, with dark fruits like blackberry, black cherry, and plum, plus exotic spices, leather, tobacco, and mineral lift. It finishes long, layered, and structured... Read More
The 2019 Blanc opens with a luminous pale gold hue and a vibrant aromatic profile of roasted pineapple, white flowers, honeyed apricot and citrus zest, underpinned by a saline minerality. On the palate the wine is rich yet refined... Read More
The 2018 Colore opens with a lively garnet‑ruby colour and an expressive bouquet of wild cherry, blackberry compote, violets, warm spice and a note of wet earth. On the palate it is medium‑to‑full‑bodied, with plush dark... Read More
While Italian Wine Merchants does not promote wines outside of Italy at its on-premise events, we do make one notable exception—Billecart-Salmon. One of the few remaining Champagne houses still owned by its original family,... Read More
While Italian Wine Merchants does not promote wines outside of Italy at its on-premise events, we do make one notable exception—Billecart-Salmon. One of the few remaining Champagne houses still owned by its original family,... Read More