Marchesi Antinori Vina Haras de Pirque
Marchesi Antinori Hussonet Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2018
The 2018 growing year gifted Haras de Pirque with stupendous raw materials, and the ’18 Hussonet packs a serious punch at its modest... price point. A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Carménère and a kiss of Merlot, this silky-smooth, aromatic wine holds its cassis and blackberries in a spicy, peppery hand, scattering the nose with fresh mint, milk chocolate and oak. Balanced and delicious, this wine makes you want to open another bottle almost immediately.
$13.45In StockCantina del Taburno
Aglianico del Tabruno Fidelis 2017
The 2017 Aglianico Fidelis took me by surprise. I usually only like dry, tannic Aglianicos from Mastroberardino, for example, but I had this bottle before my... tasting on Wed. We opened it the night before with some pizza and the two of us drank the whole bottle without even realizing it. The secret of this wine? There a 10% blend of Sangiovese and Merlot that helps keep the racy and super structured Aglianico grape in check; I was floored. This simple wine drank seamlessly, was balanced, was fruit forward enough to caress the palate but not overly so. The supple, opulent quality is met with elevated acidity thanks to the vineyard altitudes ranging from 650ft to 2000ft. At $18 per bottle you get all this?? Yes please.
$13.95In StockMaculan
Maculan Brentino Veneto IGT 2016
A Bordeaux-inspired blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (usually 55% and 45% respectively) harvested manually from estate vineyards and fermented in... temp-controlled stain-less steel with regular punch-downs. An über-classic Bordeaux blend, elegant and juicy at the same time, and offering aromas of ripe berry and cherry, followed by notes of fresh spices and light toast. Finishes dry, with balanced acidity and firm tannins. Perfect for pastas with wild boar ragout, or roasted game.
$15.99In StockTenuta Marino Di Monterado
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The 2019 Tenuta Marino IGT Marche Rosato ‘Speranza’ was my first wine from this estate. Made from 75% Sangiovese and 25% Montepulciano, the former boasting an average vine... age of 20 years – about the same vine age for most well-known Tuscan wines – this bottling is one of the very best Rosé wines I have had in my career (13 years in the industry). A gorgeous, deep pink color, the clean and fresh demeanor of this 2019 bursts with delicate strawberries and raspberries in the nose. At the first sip, a smooth liquid with brilliant mouthwatering acidity glides over your palate and is utterly refreshing! The mesmerizing bouquet, elegant structure, and food pairing capability is the ideal marriage of Provence and Italian styled Rosé. The perfect Rosé? I think so, but you’ll have to find out for yourself!
$15.99In StockBosco Del Merlo
This Prosecco Millesimato DOC is a blend of mostly Glera with a touch of Pinot Grigio which are harvested early in the day in order preserve its aromatic characteristics. A lovely golden,... scintillating color with gorgeous fine bubbles in the glass, the Millesimato brings succulent apples and pears to your palate. This wine’s fresh acidity and its superior balance makes it one of the very best Prosecco’s we have ever tasted. What a little super star!
$17.99In StockBosco Del Merlo
Bright pink and demanding attention, this Prosecco DOC Brut Rose’ is a blend of Glera again, but this time, like a dark twin, boasts 15% Pinot Nero from a low density vineyard to increase intensity... of color and aroma. This wine is an explosion of blue and red fruits layered with violets and roses. Anyone who seldom drinks Rose bubbles will be impressed! As an added bonus, Bosco del Marlo is all about sustainability and taking care of the land and its inhabitants, so the company donates part of their profits to support the fight against breast cancer and those who suffer from this condition.
$17.99In StockAgricola Punica
Agricola Punica Samas IGT 2018
The 2018 Samas is a lovely golden, straw-yellow color that scintillates in the glass as light passes through it. There is a distinguished Mediterranean aroma in the... nose, like you’re standing on one of Sardegna’s high hilltops and looking out over the sea. The bouquet pops with tropical and citrus notes revealing a light freshness that explodes on the palate as you take your first sip. Balanced and clean with fresh lemons, tangerines and orange, there is a bit of salinity that grabs your attention. It all then vanishes with a clean finish. Wow. An extra note on the wine making process: The wine is pressed at an average temperature of 60°F and kept cool while refining. Open vats for the vinification process allow for proper yeast control and while most whites ferment for a week or two at most, this little wine ferments for 40 days...that’s crazy! After pressing and fermenting, the two wines (Vermentino and Chardonnay) are then blended and allowed to rest in concrete for 3 months unfiltered and as naturally made as possible. This attention to detail is amazing for such an affordable wine!
$19.79In StockPrimosic
Primosic Collio Pinot Grigio
Hailing from Collio, the famous Italian white region of northern Italy, Primosic has been producing mostly white wines since the late 1960s. Primosic himself was one of... the founders of the Collio DOC in 1967 and he, like Gravner and Radikon, has been one of the pioneers in making incredible wines from this region become a worldly affair. Their Pinot Grigio has a bright minerality thanks to the calcareous and sandy soils of the vineryards and a fresh, clean finish you want in a house-styled white in the price point. You’ll love this!
$20.69In StockTenuta di Castellaro
Tenuta di Castellaro Ypsilon Terre Siciliane IGT 2017
A blend of 60% Corinto Nero, 20% Alicante and 20% Nero d'Avola that’s grown on Salina, an island off the coast of Sicily, Ypsilon is a terrific... red wine for warm weather (but it’s also great when the weather is chilly). Layers of crunchy cranberries and succulent strawberries cavort on a foundation of warm earth, new leather, wildflowers, wild herbs, and Mediterranean scrub. Lively yet complex, this mineral-laden fresh red is an unexpected delight.
$22.49In StockLuigi Maffini
Luigi Maffini Kleos Rosso Paestum IGT 2017
This glorious mono-varietal Aglianico has it all: a flawless pedigree, a bewitching bouquet, drink-me-now accessibility, and the stuffing to age for years.... Fistfuls of succulent black and red fruits blend with peppery spices, fragrant flower petals, crushed stones, and cedar, while the palate studs the tongue with fine-grained tannins and fills the mouth with plush texture. No doubt, this wine is an absolute knockout!
$24.95In StockTenuta Sette Ponti
Tenuta Setti Ponti Crognolo Toscana IGT 2018
The 2018 Crognolo is a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot and shows off some glorious floral and red berry notes while commanding great opulence, drinkability and a long finish. An exceptional wine for the money and hands down an impressive crowd pleaser you should have at arm’s reach.
$25.99In StockMontessu, Isola dei Nuraghi IGT 2018
The 2018 Montessu is a big blend for such a little wine; and it delivers, big time! The Montessu shows off its dark fruited qualities right off the bat in its... glorious bouquet. Blackberries and plums, graphite and supple, opulent fruity aromas hit your palate in a beautifully balanced way. There’s a lot going on with the five varietals Carignano, Syrah, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc and Merlot in this second Punica label. Great minerality on tis, finely integrated tannins and flavor, after flavor after flavors of different fruits, licorice, underbrush and more – like an everlasting Gobstopper. Incredibly drinkable, the Montessu is a crazy good value for the money. If you’re looking for something to pop and drink this is it!
$26.99In StockMarchesi Antinori Le Mortelle
Marchesi Antinori Le Mortelle Botrosecco Maremma Toscana IGT 2017
The 2017 Botrosecco is a blend of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc and a mesmerizing wine at that; I like to think of it of a baby Sassicaia... that shares this same blend. Intense and powerful on the nose, notes of blueberries, plums and dark blue fruits with an elevated aroma of tart red fruits, raspberries and strawberries, this wine delivers a eucalyptus aroma coupled with aromatic spices. A wonderful potpourri of intensity and playful fruits for all to enjoy!
$29.99In StockCastello Bonomi
Franciacorta Brut Cru Perdu Millesimato 2014
If you can imagine a classic vintage Champagne with an Italian twist, you can imagine Castello Bonomi’s Franciacorta Brut CruPerdu, a blend of 70%... Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Lemon curd, crushed nuts, fresh brioche, orchard fruits, and wet river rocks mingle in the nose of the elegant, zesty 2014 CruPerdu. A fine perlage, a satisfyingly full mouthfeel, and a bitter almond finish make this subtle and refined Italian sparkler a winner. Crafted with méthode champenoise protocol, Cru Perdu is a celebratory treat that’s appropriate from appetizers to fish courses.
$32.99In Stock