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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: 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 gave it to Rosa Vercellana, a commoner with... Read More

Three iconic Italian wines will help you to learn about some of Italy's most important wines.

TUSCANY (Toscana)is located at the top of the Italian peninsula on the west coast. In the wine world, Toscana is best known for... 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

Tasting Notes: La Venenosa Raicilla Costa is produced by Maestro Tabernero Don Alberto Hernández in the village of Llano Grande of the coastal region Cabo Corrientes, 700 metres above sea level. The agave in this Raicilla... Read More

Tasting Notes: Puni Italian Malt Whisky Alba uses the word ALBA – the Italian word for dawn, as well as the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland – and is matured for three years in the finest Marsala casks from Sicily... 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

Light to medium amber, with intense tobacco and light chocolate aromas, with an initial note of wood and light vanilla.

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

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

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: 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

Some of the rarest and most important wines are including in this step in your education.

PIEDMONT occupies most of northwestern Italy, bordering Switzerland in the north and France in the west and almost reaching the Mediterranean... Read More

PIEDMONT occupies most of northwestern Italy, bordering Switzerland in the north and France in the west and almost reaching the Mediterranean coast. In the wine world, Piemonte is best known for the twin titans of Barolo and Barbaresco,... Read More

Tasting Notes: Only produced in the best vintages, the Avignonesi Grand Annate has enveloping notes of wild strawberry and licorice. On the palate it is rich and luxurious, with a creamy vanilla finish. Drink now or cellar for... Read More

Tasting Notes: Villa Bucci’s Verdicchio Riserva is widely considered one of the top dozen Italian white wines, albeit one that many have never heard of. The estate benefits from simply magnificent vineyards, planted at varying... Read More

Tasting Notes: A pure expression of Chardonnay executed in a beautifully Burgundian style, complete with a sunny Sicilian twist. The wine shows precision and focus, yet it offers a generous array of stone fruit and floral aromas... 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

Tasting Notes: The Benanti Pietramarina is a singular wine from an exceptional place, Mt. Etna. Grown from century-old vines on the eastern slopes of Etna, the wine shows lemon peel, petrol and salinity all in the perfect framework... Read More

Tasting Notes: Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color. On the nose, notes of ripered fruit harmoniously blend together with blackberries and wild berries; delicate and perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla, chocolate and... Read More

Tasting Notes: Tignanello is an intense ruby red in color. On the nose, notes of ripered fruit harmoniously blend together with blackberries and wild berries; delicate and perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla, chocolate 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: 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 Ronchi di Cialla - Picolit Sol is only produced in the best vintages. This dry white wine is a great 'meditation' wine but also pairs very well with seafood pasta or powerful cheeses.1 or 2 days of skin-contact... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Tommaso Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Alto TB is the top wine of the estate, a blend of 45% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, and 25% Rondinella grapes from 80 year old vines originating from the... 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

The 2018 Gattinara Molsino emerges from a relatively warm, sunny spot on the estate at 400 meters in elevation. It presents myriad shades of dark cherry/plum fruit, sage, menthol, new leather and dark spices. Potent and virile... Read More

Estate History: Located in the heart of the Langhe hills, at the top of the village of Castiglione Falletto, the Vietti wine cellar was founded in the late 1800s by Carlo Vietti. The estate has gradually grown over the course... 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 Quintarelli Passito Bianco Amabile del Cere is the Italian equivalent to Y'Quem. Profound and rich, this exotic blend of dried grapes has an intense perfume of Christmas spices, with dried figs and a bracing... Read More