2018 Italian

All these wines in this flight from Andrea Oberto show a powerful 15% alcohol content across the board. It's all a bit much. The 2018 Barolo del Comune di La Morra reveals ripe fruit, dried cherry, black rose and toasted anise.... Read More

Very Pinot-like, this red exudes cherry, raspberry, rose and spice flavors, with gamy hints on the nose and palate. Though silky, this has a solid spine of dense tannins, with the eucalyptus and tar notes bringing this squarely... Read More

Hand harvested from the best cru vineyards including: Castiglione Falletto, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, & Serralunga, then aged over three years prior to release. For the price the Arnaldo Rivera Barolo is one of the finest... Read More

Intense ruby red with garnet reflections. Elegant, full, harmonious, and persistent with suggestions of vanilla and raspberry. Long and velvety, full, generous, and warm.

The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino keeps me coming back to the glass to take in its pretty bouquet of dusty florals, exotic spices and dried strawberries. This is like pure silk on the palate, seamless and supple, with depths of... Read More

Famous long before the wine region of Barolo even existed, the cru or top vineyard of Cannubi are home to some of the most elegant, complex and structured Italian red wines. Cascina Adelaide, sourced from the western side of Cannubi,... Read More

From the heart of Tuscany, comes this beautiful Chianti Classico Riserva from one of the top names in Italian wine: Castellani. Their elegant yet intensely flavored Chianti's place them firmly among the top handful of Italian... Read More

The nose is a first date in the '60s, drinking cherry cola and vanilla smoothies and trying not to spill on new leather car seats. The indulgent palate deepens into a more mature blend of orange and dark chocolate, with strident... Read More

Founded by Mauro Pacini in 1983, Fattoria Lecciaia is an estate that combines traditional practices with modern technology. Located in the Vallafrico area, bordering the oldest and most prestigious vineyards of Montalcino, the... Read More

A top source for classically made Italian wines, Lornano is a boutique winery owned by the Pozzoli family since 1904. Located in Castellina, the heart of Chianti Classico, this under the radar producer is an original member of... Read More

Opens with aromas of fig, black-cherry compote and spiced prunes that give way to wild herbs, allspice and fresh earth. The palate is rich, yet in balance with vibrant acidity that keeps the lush blackberry preserve note in balance.... Read More

The Mastrojanni winery lies in Castelnuovo dell’Abate, in the south eastern most corner of Montalcino. An artistic and architectural heritage, surrounded by the majesty of its natural landscapes and, above all, an area particularly... Read More

A true Tuscan classic! Deep ruby color with garnet reflections and an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, licorice and plums; a medium to a full-bodied palate, rich in ripe red fruit, goût de terroir, subtle notes... Read More

An under the radar producer, Pelassa may be the greatest Barolo that most people have never heard of! Founded in 1960, the family always made and bottled wine under the Pelassa name, however the Italian market for their Barolo... Read More

Huge 92+ point scores in three straight vintages, the Zingari Toscana Rosso is an ambitious project created by the father/daughter team of Vittorio and Francesca Moretti. The Moretti's are known for producing Italy's best... Read More

One of the oldest red wines made in Northern Italy, Refosco is having a renaissance this summer, and the Ronchi di Manzano is one of our absolute favorites! Rich in both tannin and acidity, the dark-skinned Refosco produces sturdy... Read More

Agricola San Felice is steeped in local lore and history. Named after a local early Christian Saint from the 18th century, the property was bought by the Grisaldi Del Taja family – the founding members of the Chianti Classico... Read More

The most famous red wine made in Tuscany is Brunello di Montalcino. 100% Sangiovese aged five years after harvest, the estate of Tenuta San Giorgio is situated among the Brunello heavyweights Ciacci, Altesino, and Uccelliera in... Read More

Firstborn of the Estate from 63 vintages tells the story of the Nero d'Avola from the hills. Through the study of its maturation curve, the right harvesting period is chosen to achieve elegance and the right balance between... Read More

Tenuta di Capraia is located in the heart of Chianti Classico, which for centuries has been one of the most celebrated wine growing areas of Tuscany. Praised for its art and culture, captivating landscapes, and glorious wine and... Read More

A harmonious version, round and medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins enmeshed with a fragrant mix of steeped cherry and strawberry, tea rose and tea leaf, mineral and spice flavors. Juicy finish. Corvina, Rondinella, Oseleta... Read More