RISERVA ROOM

Tasting Notes: This Passito has a beautiful golden hue, “d’oro” and offers aromas of dried fig, ripe orange, and chestnut honey. On the palate are rich and sweet notes. An enjoyable acidity gives this wine a... Read More

Estate History: Located in the heart of La Morra, in the Province of Cuneo, Brandini produces Piemonte's great traditional wines under the supervision of Beppe Caviola, one of Italy's most talented winemakers... Read More

Estate History: In 1984, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego decided to resurrect his family's winery under the moniker Ar. Pe. Pe. His father and grandfather had both run their family winery in Valtellina but sold it in the 1970s. Today,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Tua Rita Giusto di Notri is a deep purple in color, Giusto di Notri offers abundant aromas of blackberry, plum and currants with underpinnings of coriander, violet and a touch of vanilla. Full-bodied, with ripe,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Borgo del Tiglio Rosso della Centa is a super serious take on Merlot from Friuli. The tight structure opens gracefully in the glass with red and blue fruits lead by wild strawberries, blackberries, cloves, tobacco... Read More

Estate History: Notary documents from the 19th century attest to the presence of the Rocca family in the township of Barbaresco since 1834, the same year their ancestor Francesco (1834-1894) was born. In 1864, Francesco drafted... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Bricco Gattera has an intense garnet-red color. The nose invokes a sense of warmth with notes of jam, raspberry, licorice, cherry and camphor.Velvet palate of remarkable structure... Read More

Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who in turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More

Tasting Notes: Montebuono, like the classic Barbacarlo blend has some Croatina, Uva Rara and Ughetta, but there is also a little Barbera in the mix. The vineyards sit next to each other and while the vines here are also up to... Read More

Tasting Notes: The nose of the Lino Maga Barbacarlo is very expressive and intense with nuances of porcini mushroom, tar, fennel seed, cured meat and dried floral and dehydrated undertones. The wine is explosive on the palate... Read More

Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who in turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More

Tasting Notes: Grown on the steep slopes of the Vorberg cru, the Terlano Vorberg Pinot Bianco Riserva is 100% Pinot Bianco. The grapes benefit from the temparture shift between the cool nights and warm days to produce ripe and... Read More

Estate History: Among the splendid rolling hills of the Langhe, in the heart of Piedmont, stands the beautiful Fontanafredda estate, which once belonged to King Vittorio Emanuele II who in turn gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Masi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Campolongo di Torbe comes from a top Amarone cru, a well drained volcanic soil that is thought to help in softening the tannins and adding hints of almonds and minerals... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Tua Rita Syrah Per Sempre is a deep garnet in color, notes of ripe blackberries and plums complement undertones of figs, black pepper, and violets. On the palate, it is full-bodied with silky tannins and flavors... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Oasi Degli Angeli Kurni Marche Rosso features a gorgeous, deep dark red color. The bouquet is dense and intensely fruity with aromas of ripe cherries, raspberries and plums with hints of rose and spice. The... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Montepulciano is fermented for about 10-12 days and subsequently aged for 24 months in glass-lined cement, which Pepe prefers over oak. The wines are bottled with no sulfur and laid down to rest for several... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Ferrari Trento Brut is a lively, bright straw yellow color. The perlage is fine and persistent. A fresh and intense bouquet, with a broad fruity note of ripe Golden Delicious apples, white flowers and a delicate... Read More

Estate History: The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Oseleta... Read More

This unique six bottle collection comes from a combination of the grapes coming from five of the most prestigious vineyards of the Barolo area: Cannubi, Cannubi San Lorenzo, Fossati, Liste, San Pietro delle Viole.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is a wine without peer. Simply put, this is as graceful and lifted, ethereal and magical, as Amarone gets. Profoundly deep and layered, yet retainaing... Read More