Their new releases of wines dubbed 1 CRU DI BERTANI are exceptional wines reflecting both their attitude to wine making and the unique vineyards the grapes are sourced from. Two important labels have birthed out of this new project and their desire to produce wines that are extraordinary drinking wines that reflect the classic ValpolicellaContinue reading “Bertani Winery- their new 1 Cru Di Bertani wine plus one other exceptional Valpolicella release.”
Category Archives: Italian Wines
A White Malbec and a ‘Super Tuscan’ worthy of an invitation to your next dinner party.
Artesano De Argento White Malbec 2022 ‘Young Winemaker of the Year’ Juan Pablo Murgia introduces the US to ‘Artesano White Malbec’ made from 100%, Organic grapes sourced from a single vineyard, situated in the foothills of the Andes, in Mandoza, Argentina. Made in the ‘Blanc de Noir’ technique with no skin contact and harvestedContinue reading “A White Malbec and a ‘Super Tuscan’ worthy of an invitation to your next dinner party.”
Summer is upon us so it’s time to enjoy some excellent whites!
Picollo ‘Rovereto’ Gavi 2020 – nicknamed the ‘Chablis of Italy’. The Winery was established in 1945 and is now run by third-generation Gianlorenzo Ernesto and is situated in the picturesque hills surrounding the town of Gavi. This is considered the most prestigious site in the appellation and is 260 meters above sea level taking fullContinue reading “Summer is upon us so it’s time to enjoy some excellent whites!”
Paso Does It Again, and Something special from Italy.
41 Highlands Black Granite Red Blend 2020 This was Wine Enthusiast #1 Top 100 Best Buys and I have to agree, it’s great drinking and exceptional value- rare these days!! This is a blend of 45% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 15% Malbec, 10% Syrah, 10% Merlot and reflects in the glass. This is what IContinue reading “Paso Does It Again, and Something special from Italy.”
From the Cellar … Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2007
Ripassa and Ripasso’s are synonymous and are considered to be baby Amarone’s and about a third to half the price. Great news if you like the style but are budget focused. I’ve tried many different producers and many different vintages and when I found this in my cellar last week, I thought of the MoroccanContinue reading “From the Cellar … Zenato Ripassa Valpolicella Superiore 2007”
Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso 2020.
Another great example of an Italian wine made from grapes varietals not native to Italy. This is a blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet, 15% Cab Franc, and 5% Petite Verdot sourced from the Bolgheri DOC on the western edge of Tuscany boarding the sea. This region was a hidden gem until the 1990’s whenContinue reading “Campo al Mare Bolgheri Rosso 2020.”
Three Italians I Met This Week.
Question of the day: Is it even possible to get an elegant Italian Beauty that over delivers, rated 99pt from an excellent vintage for under $100? How about $65. Allow me to introduce you to … Castiglion Del Bosco Brunello Di Montalcino 2016. This 100% Sangiovese is sourced from the 42 hectare Capanna vineyard facingContinue reading “Three Italians I Met This Week.”
The Biggest Mistake People Make
….. about Italian wines is they only focus on the classic Italian varietals. Nothing wrong with that if you don’t mind missing out on some great wines. I’m here too tell you that Italy makes great Cabernet and this is a wonderful example. With an understated label it’s easy to pass over this wine onContinue reading “The Biggest Mistake People Make”
Something Special From Italy
Fontanabianca Barbaresco 2019. Made from the Nebbiolo grape grown around the village of Nieve, in Piedmont and is part of “I Borghi più belli d’Italia” which translates to “the most beautiful villages of Italy”. It’s a group of small Italian villages of historical interest and well worth a visit if your every in the region.Continue reading “Something Special From Italy”
Three More Interesting Wines from this weeks offerings.
Masseria Liveli Passamante 2019 The vineyard the grapes are sourced is next to a forest called Passamante which drew its name from couples that would sneak off for amorous rendezvous there. Pass meaning to pass by and amante meaning lover and quickly became known as the Forest of Lovers. An inspiring name for an inspiringContinue reading “Three More Interesting Wines from this weeks offerings.”
Vine to Table 