Paolo Bea
Bea’s 2015 Santa Chiara is something of a marvel, a seriously hearty white that drinks with all the complexity, intensity, and textural nuances of a red. Crunchy apples and succulent peaches feel... like they’ve been dipped in honeycomb, rolled in pressed wild herbs, dusted with white wildflowers, and sprinkled with funky, earthy underbrush — it’s a wild, delicious ride! This orange wine has a dusty tannic texture that’s complemented by elegant stony minerality that lingers on the finish. Gorgeous with maturity, this wine knocks it out of the park!
$49.00In StockFalletto di Bruno Giacosa
Bruno Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Falletto
From vines grown in Giacosa’s famed Falletto vineyard, this Barbera is a terrific alternative to the estate’s legendary Barolo. Juicy, earthy, food-friendly and finessed, this Barbera is one of DVNO’s favorite bottlings of the “People’s Grape.”
$49.99In StockGaja Pieve Santa Restituta
Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino
Welcome to Gaja’s world in Montalcino. There are plenty of great Brunellos on the market and many have been around for years, but when you have a... wine made by the Gaja family under $100 per bottle, you pay attention. This wine is classic, elegant and refined. Beautiful dried reds fruits, crushed flowers and baking spices tie into this crowd-pleasing Brunello making it not just one of the industry’s favorite wines, but one of ours as well.
$79.95Pre-ArrivalPremiata Fattoria Castelvecchi
Premiata Fattoria Castelvecchi Solana IGP Toscana
The wine that got me interest in Castelvecchi to begin with, the Solana is an opulent, light footed blend of Sangiovese, Merlot with a touch of... Syrah. A major crowd pleaser, this wine boasts round notes of leather, dark red fruits, fresh soil, warm spices and a touch of elegant smokiness. An amazing achievement for the money.
$79.99In StockDomaine Edmond Cornu & Fils
2015 Domaine Edmond Cornu & Fils Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru
Coming from a pair of plots planted in 1948 and 1952, this Aloxe-Corton rewards Pinot Noir fans with its muscular, fleshy, balanced palate.... Super-ripe red and blue fruits dance with violet petals, baking spices, wood smoke, and earth; a rich crimson in the glass, this beautifully delineated, robust Burgundy is drinkable now, but it has the stuffing to rest for a few years.
$89.99In StockLuciano Sandrone
Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 2015
Lacy, juicy, elegant, and nervy, Sandrone’s 2015 Barolo Le Vigne is a fabulous effort from a superb year. Rose petals and crushed lavender frame the abundant sweet red... cherries and berries that rest on a foundation of pressed mint, sun-warmed earth, cigar wrapper, and a touch of orange peel. For all its drink-me-now exuberance, this Barolo vibrates with acidic energy and focused, chewy tannins, suggesting that it’s in it for the long haul. Enjoy with liberal aeration or let it rest for the next couple of decades — either way, this Sandrone Barolo is a beauty!
$119.00Pre-ArrivalDal Forno Romano
Vigneto Monte Lodoletta Valpolicella Superiore 2015
Massive, soaring, bold, and stunning, Dal Forno’s 2015 Valpolicella Superiore is a knockout. Sumptuous cherries, rich plums, and brambly berries... are framed by underbrush, dark chocolate, violet petals, woodsmoke, exotic spices, and tarry earth in this thrilling wine. This finely tannic wine has structure for years, but its inner sweetness and compelling juiciness make you want to drink it right now, which you can with plenty of aeration. Patient wine-lovers will also be rewarded for years and years to come!
$119.00Pre-ArrivalPrunotto
Prunotto Vigna Colonnello Barolo Riserva Bussia 2015
Crafted with 35% whole clusters of Nebbiolo (an unusual practice in Barolo), the 2015 Vigna Colonnello Barolo Riserva offers an almost untamed... beauty. Wafting with classic Barolo notes of sour cherries, ripe plums, and raspberries, this intense Barolo Riserva shows a savory side in its balsamic herbs, peppery exotic spices, saddle leather, and black licorice. Fine-grained, chewy tannins and the wine’s nimble acidity support serious dry extract; though you’re going to want to cellar this stunner for a few years, it’ll reward your patience with its bewitching, unique elegance in time.
$169.00In Stock