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2018 Le Cinciole - Chianti Classico Riserva Petresco (750ml)
750ml | SKU 102996 |
6 Available
97
VM
The 2018 Petresco is another stellar wine from Le Cinciole. Bright and focused, with striking explosive energy, Petresco sizzles with tension. Black cherry, coffee, spice, leather, incense, lavender and plum all run through a linear, driving pure Sangi...
$64.99
2020 Le Macchiole(Cinzia Campolmi) - Bolgheri Rosso Le Macchiole
750ml | SKU 93692 |
24 Available
93
WA
The Le Macchiole 2020 Bolgheri Rosso is 50% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a powerhouse wine that has become a steady little engine for the estate economy, growing from a production of 36,000 bottles to 140,000 bott...
$35.99
2019 Le Macchiole(Cinzia Campolmi) - Toscana Rosso IGT Messorio (SHELF)
750ml | SKU 96773 |
1 Available
97
JS
The plums and hazelnuts come out clearly on the nose with some tar and black coffee undertones. It's full-bodied with ripe berry and cappuccino flavors. Chewy yet fine tannins. Merlot. Try after 2028.
$299.00
2020 Le Pupille - Toscana Rosso IGT Saffredi Super Tuscan (750ml)
750ml | SKU 99962 |
6 Available
96+
VM
The 2020 Saredi is compelling. Deep yet quite structured, 2020 is unlike any Saredi I can recall tasting because of its balance of intense dark fruit and vertical structure. Plum, blackberry, pencil shavings, lavender and spice saturate the palate. Rea...
$82.00
2018 Le Ragose - Amarone della Valpolicella (750ml)
750ml | SKU 103159 |
12 Available
93
JS
Dried red berries and hints of red licorice and dried leaves on the nose. Full-bodied with very fine and well-integrated tannins that give a silky but focused mouth-feel, with plenty of fruit and the right dose of spice. Long, controlled finish. A pleasan...
$52.99
2020 l'Erta di Radda - Chianti Classico Riserva
750ml | SKU 95586 |
8 Available
92
VM
The 2020 Chianti Classico Riserva is a dark, burly wine. Black cherry, menthol, licorice, dried herbs and graphite bring out the darker, more savory side of Sangiovese. The tannins could use a bit more polish, but its hard not to like this strapping, flav...
$44.99
2024 Les Cretes - Valle d'Aosta Petite Arvine (750ml)
750ml | SKU 102617 |
3 Available
93
JS
Technical data
Grape varieties and style: Dry white wine. 100% Petite Arvine (Indigenous vinifera variety) No oak.
Vineyards: Champorrette and Bufferia in Aymavilles (AO) and Frissonniere in Saint Christophe (AO).
Terroir : Loose , sandy, moraine soil. North-western exposure. Altitude 550 to 650 metres (1,804 to 2,132 feet).
First year production: 1992.
Surface: Training method Guyot
Harvest: Harvested by hand at the end of September.
Vinification: Gentle pressing,12 days of fermentation in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature (18 Celsius/ 64 Farenheit, 1-2 months "sur lies" maturation, continual batonnage.
Characteristics : Brilliant straw yellow color with young green highlights. Delicate , floral (acacia flower) nose with a hint of citrus, exotic fruit (passion fruit) and sage. A rich texture with grapefruit and piercing minerality on the palate. Long finish with lingering sea salt and mineral overtones.
Food pairings: Fish dishes, shellfish, white meat, salami, short and medium aged cheeses...
Optimum serving temperature: 8-10 celsius( 46-50 Farenheit)
Side note: The name of this variety comes from the fact that the clusters have very small
berries full of concentrated flavor. This variety is popular in both Switzerland and the Aosta Valley, both of which claim paternity. Recent research shows that the original parent vine for this variety is native to the Aosta valley and known as the "Orious".
Vineyards: Champorrette and Bufferia in Aymavilles (AO) and Frissonniere in Saint Christophe (AO).
Terroir : Loose , sandy, moraine soil. North-western exposure. Altitude 550 to 650 metres (1,804 to 2,132 feet).
First year production: 1992.
Surface: Training method Guyot
Harvest: Harvested by hand at the end of September.
Vinification: Gentle pressing,12 days of fermentation in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature (18 Celsius/ 64 Farenheit, 1-2 months "sur lies" maturation, continual batonnage.
Characteristics : Brilliant straw yellow color with young green highlights. Delicate , floral (acacia flower) nose with a hint of citrus, exotic fruit (passion fruit) and sage. A rich texture with grapefruit and piercing minerality on the palate. Long finish with lingering sea salt and mineral overtones.
Food pairings: Fish dishes, shellfish, white meat, salami, short and medium aged cheeses...
Optimum serving temperature: 8-10 celsius( 46-50 Farenheit)
Side note: The name of this variety comes from the fact that the clusters have very small
berries full of concentrated flavor. This variety is popular in both Switzerland and the Aosta Valley, both of which claim paternity. Recent research shows that the original parent vine for this variety is native to the Aosta valley and known as the "Orious".
-Importer notes
$29.99
2022 Lohsa - Morellino di Scansano DOCG Terre del Poliziano
750ml | SKU 97516 |
33 Available
89
JS
A fruity and primary nose with some reductive red berries and herbs. This is crunchy and light on the palate with fresh tannins and lots of cherries in a fruity, soft finish. Laid-back and easy. Drink now
$16.99
2023 Manincor - Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT Bianco La Manina (750ml)
750ml | SKU 101803 |
24 Available
$29.99
2015 Marcarini - Barolo Brunate
750ml | SKU 79722 |
2 Available
Aromas of pralines, tar and ripe fruit follow through to a full body, with lovely density and richness.
$64.99
2022 Marchetti - Rosso Conero Castro di San Silvestro (750ml)
750ml | SKU 102992 |
12 Available
$15.99
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