The 2023 Cervaro is a blend of Chardonnay with a touch of Grechetto, fermented partly in French oak and aged on its lees to build texture. It opens with layers of citrus blossom, white peach, and almond, followed by a creamy yet... Read More
The 2023 Cervaro is a blend of Chardonnay with a touch of Grechetto, fermented partly in French oak and aged on its lees to build texture. It opens with layers of citrus blossom, white peach, and almond, followed by a creamy yet... Read More
The 2023 Ca’ Marcanda Vistamare is a vibrant and aromatic Tuscan white blend of Vermentino and Viognier, occasionally complemented by small amounts of Fiano or other native varieties, depending on the vintage. The grapes are... Read More
Carlo Giacosa is small, farming just five hectares, yielding a mere 3,000 cases a year of traditionally driven Barbaresco. They practice organic, producing wines from long macerations and aging in large casks. More importantly,... Read More
Exotic flower petals, lime zest, spice, honeyed citrus, and warm stones frame the luscious tropical and crisp orchard fruits in this lively '18 Falanghina. Fresh yet full-bodied, fruit-laden yet minerally, this white has a... Read More
The 2023 IDDA Etna Bianco is a luminous and finely etched white wine made primarily from Carricante, a native Sicilian grape known for its naturally high acidity and capacity to express volcanic terroir with clarity and finesse.... Read More
Named for the length of the lunar cycle, this '16 Barbera d'Alba is delicious, layering its crisp red and brambly blue fruits with warm tobacco, new leather, violet petals, warm loam, licorice and spices. There's plenty... Read More
Smokey minerals, toasted hazelnuts, pressed white flowers, vanilla and spices frame the juicy orchard fruits in this delectable '18 Chardonnay. Round in the mouth, this wine finds energy in its savory mineral core and vivid... Read More
Much like the whites of Liguria’s Cinque Terre, those of Lazio’s Frascati zone are consumed in vast quantities. The source of this popularity, however, is Rome’s tourist population, a multitude that does not exercise a great... Read More
Much like the whites of Liguria’s Cinque Terre, those of Lazio’s Frascati zone are consumed in vast quantities. The source of this popularity, however, is Rome’s tourist population, a multitude that does not exercise a great... Read More
Much like the whites of Liguria’s Cinque Terre, those of Lazio’s Frascati zone are consumed in vast quantities. The source of this popularity, however, is Rome’s tourist population, a multitude that does not exercise a great... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "IWM tasted this wine once again with winemaker Axel Heinz, and the Ornellaia team. Once again in a line up that included some serious wines, it was this little bold white that captured... Read More
Marco DeGrazia's vineyard on the north slope of the volcanic Mount Etna isn't just among the highest in Europe; it is in fact the highest in Europe. While the wild island of Sicilia may rest in Italy's South, the vineyard's... Read More
Crafted from 100% Carricante grown on the steep, pumice‑laden slopes of Calderara Sottana, this 2024 vintage delivers a remarkable interplay of power and elegance. Aromas of lemon zest, white peach and crushed basalt give way... Read More