Products tagged with Italy

From 20+ year old vines on a south-facing hillside only a couple miles from the Adriatic Sea. It’s full-bodied and structured with soft tannins, deep dark fruit as well as cherries and red raspberry. Beautiful aromas of red fruit and plums set the mouth t

Dark, earthy, and structured; a truly classic expression of Sangiovese, with just a hint of stewed cherries. One of the newest DOCG’s in Tuscany, Merllino di Scansano has an ancient but obscure tradition of making beautiful wines such as this.

Another beautiful Malvasia-based orange wine. Vibrant tangerine and orange flowers with elegant texture and finish. There’s an underlying earthiness as well. The winery has operated for several generations in this sub-region just south of Lombardy.

Cagnulari is actually Graciano, a grape most commonly found as a blending grape in Rioja. Grown on Sardinia, it shows a fuller body, with ripe plums and spice. This is an excellent food wine.

An earthy undergrowth note is balanced by some red fruits and a bit of bitter citrus rind here. Emilia-Romagna tends to be known more for it’ s cuisine than it’s wines, but examples like this are exciting indications of the potential in this region.

Prosecco made in a natural style is pretty rare; the Fidora family was the first estate in the Veneto to be certified organic and are moving towards biodynamic certification. Their fruit is 100% estate farmed, rather than purchased. Lithe, bright, and fes

A refreshing but complex skin contact wine, featuring macadamia nuts, golden raisins, and subtle candied fruit. The palate is clean and medium light. The wine sees five days of skin contact and is aged on the lees for six months in stainless steel.

Whether or not you’re a cat person, this wine is hard not to love. Juicy, but balanced by earthiness and pleasant acidity. Slap a light chill on it and you’re set for the park, the stoop, or the backyard.

Corvina is the star grape of the Veneto used in the notable Valpolicella, Ripasso & Amarone wines. Here, a younger, lighter and fresher approach to the grape is explored. Brighter, black cherry notes with just a touch of spice. Definitely Italian, but mod

The real deal alternative to Aperol. Made in small batches with only natural & organic items (gentian, lemon, rhubarb cane sugar, elderflower, etc.), the purity of flavor shines through. Silky, fresh floral notes with a delicate kiss on each cheek: one of

Marco Moccia found this recipe, which dates back to the 1500s, among his grandmother’s old recipes. Aglianico wine, from vines well over 100 years old, is infused with cherry leaves and fortified. Bright, dark, cherry (surprisingly, since it’s just the le

This wine is essentially the “Principiante” from Santa Colomba which we’ve had, but rather than traditional method, it’s done in the Charmat method; secondary fermentation is begun in large tanks rather than in bottle. The result is slightly softer and a