Tommaso Bussola
Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Ca' del Laito 2018
Though the grapes for this wine come from a number of vineyards, it gets its name from the Ca’ del Laito vineyard, which sits on a... ridge directly above Quintarelli. Bold, rich, and surprisingly complex, the 2018 Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Ca' del Laito explodes with juicy cherries and berries, balsamic herbs, underbrush, warm earth, and sprinklings of potpourri and cocoa. A ripasso wine, this Valpolicella “passes” through the lees of the estate’s classic Amarone, adding intensity, polish, and finesse. An absolute bang for the buck!
$29.95 $24.95In StockCanalicchio Di Sopra
Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2020
Sleek, fleshy, and silky, this 2020 Rosso di Montalcino wraps your palate with layers of ripe cherries and juicy plums, sun-warmed spices, new saddle... leather, salty minerals, and touches of licorice and blood orange zest. This is a generous, vivacious wine that has plenty of energy and a winning personality. Canalicchio considers its Rosso to be its “calling card” wine, and this is a terrific welcome to both the estate’s house style and the five-star 2020 vintage.
$42.50 $36.95Pre-ArrivalETA: Late MarchTommaso Bussola
Tommaso Bussola TB Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2016
Tommaso uses the appassimento method for about half of the grapes in its TB Valpolicella Superiore, where the grapes partially dry before... pressing to concentrate their flavors and texture. This 2016 TB Valpolicella is a knockout — crisp cherries and lush berries wrap around a core of savory herbs, warm baking spices, mocha, and touches of burnt sugar and chalky minerals. Nimble and silky, this wine shows sneaky power as it unfolds on the palate to a lingering, rich finish. Enjoyable now with aerations, it’ll be even better in a few years.
$49.99 $44.99In StockColle Santa Mustiola
Colle Santa Mustiola Poggio ai Chiari Sangiovese Toscana IGT 2011
Stunningly complex, perfumed, and structured, the 2011 Poggio al Chiari is elegance captured in a bottle. Pure, transparent... Sangiovese fruits are framed with new saddle leather, pressed wild herbs, black licorice, violet petals, baking spices, and fistfuls of crushed minerals. Tannins are firm but silky, while vibrant acidity, compact dry extract, and abundant minerals provide the structure that will make this wine age gorgeously over the long haul. This is top-tier Sangiovese!
$85.00 $75.00In StockCanalicchio Di Sopra
Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Canalicchio di Sopra shows what great terroir, hard work, and a lot of skill can do in a “winemaker’s vintage” like 2018 — the estate’s... Brunello is a knockout! Silky, juicy red and blue fruits burst from the glass with complementary notes of forest floor, violet petals, cedar wood, peppery spices, and herbs. This is a pure, refined, and nuanced Brunello with grainy tannins and spectacular balance — give it a couple of years in the cellar before enjoying for a decade.
$125.00 $115.00Pre-ArrivalETA: Late MarchAvignonesi
Avignonesi & Capannelle 50&50 Toscana IGT 2016
It’s no secret that 2016 is a classic vintage across Tuscany, and the 2016 50&50 is a drop-dead beauty. Fistfuls of rich black cherries and bright... cassis wrap in a savory blanket of saddle leather, balsamic herbs, warm loam, smoky wood, and peppery spices. Tannins feel silky, complementing the driving, vibrant acidity, and the finish lingers wonderfully! A collaboration of two winemakers, Avignonesi in Montepulciano and Capanelle in Gaiole, 50&50 is also a perfect blend of Merlot and Sangiovese that’s aged in barrique.
$124.50Pre-ArrivalGaja
Gaja Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo 1988
Since its release, Gaja’s 1988 Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo has received praise for its dark, brooding beauty — and even four decades later, this wine just... doesn’t quit! Layers and layers of juicy red and blue fruits mingle with rich spices, tarry earth, warm saddle leather, pressed rose petals and underbrush in this knockout cru Barbaresco. Tannins are silky and show beautiful integration, but this wine retains its vibrant energy; it’s a Gaja for the ages! Made with a small component of Barbera and aged in barrique, Gaja’s 1988 Sorì San Lorenzo stands the test of time, marrying tannic power with an ageless ethereal feel and creating a rare drinking experience for Gaja’s many fans.
$499.00 $445.00In Stock