Italy

Abruzzo, Italy. The aroma and palate are arresting, complex expressions that defy description or conversely, invite a myriad of words that can never quite get at everything that’s going on. The end result is an amazingly complex and profound wine that...

Abruzzo, Italy. Deep ruby red with developed rim. Nose of red plums, very intense yet nuanced with hints of fireplace ash. Surprising amount of fruit on the palate showing singed herbs along side plum skin, dark cherry fruit...

Abruzzo, Italy. The wine has a delicate straw yellow with light greenish highlights Fruity aroma with peach, apricot and grapefruit nose. Its flowery bouquet reminds of wisteria and lime and with the passing of time it becomes distinctly mineral...

Tuscany, Italy. Black cherry and Blackberry on the nose. Taste of plum, cocoa and mineral. Great with the pasta with sasuage and red sauce casserole...

Scicily, Italy. This is a rare, fruity find from Sicily, Frappato bursts with aromas of sweet red berries and incense spice. You might not know the variety Frappato, but this is the perfect intro! It's a hearty wine, yet one that shows freshness and zest as well. Red fruits, gravel, plenty of floral notes...

Tuscany, Italy. Spicy notes of French oak rise above distinct aromas of cherry and berry. The palate has a backbone of Sangiovese, a roundness of Merlot and enhanced body from the oak. The fruit purity and varietal signatures are testament to the meticulous care given to the young vines...

Tuscany, Italy. This is a sensual wine with notes of cherry fruit, tobacco, leather and hints of licorice and spice. The elegant tannins balance nicely with the fruit, all underlined by a fabulous stratum of acidity, making this a complex wine with incontestable structure and power. A long and satisfying finish...

Tuscany, Italy. Rich, concentrated and muscular, yet wonderfully balanced with big tannins and deep tiers of cherry, plums and wild berries, and nuances of spice, vanilla and licorice. A long flavorful aftertaste echoes with juicy fruit and mouthwatering tannins for minutes afterwards. Sensual and young, this wine promises a long life in the bottle...

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy.  Bright crimson-ruby. Hint of violets on ripe plummy fruit. Light bodied, fleshy ripe plum fruit with great acid balance and good savoury finish. Totally moreish...

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy.   The perfume reflects notes of kirsch, rose petals and strawberry. On the palate, the mouth there is a clear "Burgundian” accent, played on elegance and with a fresh, ripe and lingering finish. A wine for ages, a perfect pairing with cheese, arrosto, braised meat...