Products tagged with Italy

MunJebel is all Nerello and is sourced from some of Frank’s best parcels; think of it as a “Premier Cru” wine, in Burgundy terms. In fact, his focus on the diversity of Etna’s soils, and the diversity of exposure and elevation all mirror the Burgundian ph

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

A bright, clean, and lively frizzante sparkler, with light red berry fruits and a dry, slightly chalky finish. This wine screams for a cloudless, sunny afternoon. The Longana is a female creature of Italian legend, something of a cross between a faun and

Bright and vibrant, with a balance of fruit-centered sweetness and a bitter, botanical finish. Acobia is a new small batch spirits project from the famed Barbaresco winemaker Dave Fletcher. Elevate your favorite wine spritzer, or simply enjoy on ice.

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

Ruchè is a rare Piedmontese varietal with a very distinct personality: unusually aromatic for a red, with lots of cracked black pepper, purple berries, and coriander spice. This example is medium in body with some tannins and acidic structure. Crivelli is

This Alpine liqueur is in the green chartreuse family, but a bit more delicate and refined, with a focus on green herbs and mint. The Bordiga estate was founded in 1888 in the city of Turin.

The nose is fresh, with subtle herbs. On the palate, elegant mineral and dried apricot are held firmly by a slightly tannic finish. The focus at Le Ragnaie is classic Sangiovese wines, but when the Campinoti’s purchased the land, these white vines were al

Beautiful wild strawberries, intense mineral, and a hint of spice are all on display. Another home run from winemaker Battista Belvisi on the dreamlike island of Pantelleria. While Nerello isn’t native to the island, Battista wisely realized it’s potentia

This project is a collaboration between two industry vets, and legendary winemaker Elisabetta Foradori, and reflects their collective love of dark rosés. Luscious stewed strawberry and iron minerality on the palate, with fresh acidity and excellent textur

Lively, with a slight citrus tang, red current fruit, and a mineral-driven palate. Winemakers Paolo and Dina Rapuzzi are largely responsible for reviving (sometimes literally) the native Friulian varietals such as Refosco during the 70’s. Their wines now

In classic Italian form, Prugnolo Gentile is Sangiovese…maybe. Regardless of the confusion, this is a delightful natural rosé; structured, but with friendly red fruit. The Stoppini brothers own a vineyard in Tuscany but make the wine in their hometown in