Wines In The Collection
Fattoria Moretto Italy | Emilia-Romagna
This is a rare treat from Lambrusco country, and pairs perfectly with salty snacks like prosciutto and aged parmesean.
Ferruccio Carlotto Italy | Alto Adige
The unique perfume of this cool-climate Pinot Nero is like a breath of Alpine air and fragrant bergamot black tea.
Piero Benevelli Italy | Piedmont
This Barbera tastes as good as it looks, too, with a mouthful of dark, balsamic-drizzled, berry fruit.
Manni Nössing Italy | Alto Adige
No lack of minerality in this perfumed white from the Italy-Austria border.
Guido Porro Italy | Piedmont
Vibrancy and vigor are on full display in this bottling, which is made from Nebbiolo grown within the Barolo appellation.
La Marca di San Michele Italy | Le Marche
A delicate dry rosé of Montepulciano, brisk as a strawberry popsicle infused with impressions of sea salt and chalk.
Giulia Negri Italy | Piedmont
The wines produced from La Tartufaia are textbook examples of classically structured Barolo typical of the area.
Fattoria Moretto Italy | Emilia-Romagna
Semprebon delivers on its namesake, “always good,” for its gently sweet, red fruit profile and playful sparkle.
Corte Gardoni Italy | Veneto
A dry white with an intriguing aroma. You can drink it in good-sized swallows while floating on an inner tube.
Riofavara Italy | Sicily
The Padova family’s Spaccaforno is generous but not heavy, with suggestions of blackberry, licorice, and spice leading to a lively, chalky finish.
La Marca di San Michele Italy | Le Marche
A luscious Verdicchio with layered textures that white Burgundy lovers chase after.
Cantine Garrone Italy | Piedmont
This one is vibrant, high-toned, and lengthy, with fragrant, velvety fruit that will make your eyes widen with pleasure.
Ferruccio Carlotto Italy | Alto Adige
The juice is black as can be, emanating a vivid aroma of wild berries that wakens the senses.
Piero Benevelli Italy | Piedmont
Intermingling orange zest with roses, red fruits, and a fine tannin, it is utterly enchanting.
Cantine Garrone Italy | Piedmont
Extraordinarily high-toned, silky, and graceful, this is the pinnacle of the family’s world-class Nebbioli.
Manni Nössing Italy | Alto Adige
Crisp and lean with mouthwatering minerality, Nössing’s Riesling is one of great finesse and precision.
Piero Benevelli Italy | Piedmont
This unfiltered Nebbiolo features a savory and utterly saucy core, along with plenty of guts to guarantee a long life ahead.
Giulia Negri Italy | Piedmont
Negri’s Langhe Nebbiolo strikes a classic register, emanating hints of pressed flowers and turned earth from its translucent, brick-tinged ruby hue.
Riofavara Italy | Sicily
“Nsajàr” means “to try something new” in the local dialect, and this wine is the epitome of creating something new from something old.
Château Feuillet Italy | Valle d’Aosta
Sipping this perfumed mountain white evokes the euphoria of running through a field of Alpine wildflowers.
La Marca di San Michele Italy | Le Marche
This red, made from the local Montepulciano grape, is aged in tank and bottle to refine its pleasantly rustic personality.
Riofavara Italy | Sicily
A beastly hunk showing tasteful restraint, Sciavè is a natural partner to grilled lamb, roasted eggplant, and pastas coated in slow-cooked tomato sauce.
Ferruccio Carlotto Italy | Alto Adige
A dreamy discovery for lovers of ethereal reds with a little spice.
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
This is a rare treat from Lambrusco country, and pairs perfectly with salty snacks like prosciutto and aged parmesean.
Italy | Alto Adige
The unique perfume of this cool-climate Pinot Nero is like a breath of Alpine air and fragrant bergamot black tea.
Italy | Piedmont
This Barbera tastes as good as it looks, too, with a mouthful of dark, balsamic-drizzled, berry fruit.
Italy | Alto Adige
No lack of minerality in this perfumed white from the Italy-Austria border.
Italy | Piedmont
Vibrancy and vigor are on full display in this bottling, which is made from Nebbiolo grown within the Barolo appellation.
Italy | Le Marche
A delicate dry rosé of Montepulciano, brisk as a strawberry popsicle infused with impressions of sea salt and chalk.
Italy | Piedmont
The wines produced from La Tartufaia are textbook examples of classically structured Barolo typical of the area.
Italy | Emilia-Romagna
Semprebon delivers on its namesake, “always good,” for its gently sweet, red fruit profile and playful sparkle.
Italy | Veneto
A dry white with an intriguing aroma. You can drink it in good-sized swallows while floating on an inner tube.
Italy | Sicily
The Padova family’s Spaccaforno is generous but not heavy, with suggestions of blackberry, licorice, and spice leading to a lively, chalky finish.
Italy | Le Marche
A luscious Verdicchio with layered textures that white Burgundy lovers chase after.
Italy | Piedmont
This one is vibrant, high-toned, and lengthy, with fragrant, velvety fruit that will make your eyes widen with pleasure.
Italy | Alto Adige
The juice is black as can be, emanating a vivid aroma of wild berries that wakens the senses.
Italy | Piedmont
Intermingling orange zest with roses, red fruits, and a fine tannin, it is utterly enchanting.
Italy | Piedmont
Extraordinarily high-toned, silky, and graceful, this is the pinnacle of the family’s world-class Nebbioli.
Italy | Alto Adige
Crisp and lean with mouthwatering minerality, Nössing’s Riesling is one of great finesse and precision.
Italy | Piedmont
This unfiltered Nebbiolo features a savory and utterly saucy core, along with plenty of guts to guarantee a long life ahead.
Italy | Piedmont
Negri’s Langhe Nebbiolo strikes a classic register, emanating hints of pressed flowers and turned earth from its translucent, brick-tinged ruby hue.
Italy | Sicily
“Nsajàr” means “to try something new” in the local dialect, and this wine is the epitome of creating something new from something old.
Italy | Valle d’Aosta
Sipping this perfumed mountain white evokes the euphoria of running through a field of Alpine wildflowers.
Italy | Le Marche
This red, made from the local Montepulciano grape, is aged in tank and bottle to refine its pleasantly rustic personality.
Italy | Sicily
A beastly hunk showing tasteful restraint, Sciavè is a natural partner to grilled lamb, roasted eggplant, and pastas coated in slow-cooked tomato sauce.
Italy | Alto Adige
A dreamy discovery for lovers of ethereal reds with a little spice.
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