Italy

An absolute live wire of a white grown at high elevation in the shadow of jagged Dolomite peaks, Nössing’s Müller features a lustrous perfume bursting with exotic aromas of guava, passion fruit, lime, and wildflowers. This sleek, bracing mineral bomb epitomizes mountain refreshment in its purest form.

Manni is a towering, stubbly, Alpine hulk of a man with a comical cynicism about the modern wine world, as if Woody Harrelson grew several inches taller, threw on a baseball cap, and launched into a bombastic tirade in a mixture of German and Italian, grunting and sighing about Italian consumers’ tasteless appetite for insipid bulk wines.

Two brothers, Alessandro and Gian Natale Fantino, run this family estate in Monforte d’Alba. Alessandro managed the vineyards and served as the enologist at Cantina Bartolo Mascarello for 20 years, from 1978 to 1997. Since 1998, he has dedicated himself to running his family estate alongside his brother full-time.

Intense ruby red. On the nose, hints of blueberry jam, chalk and black pepper. Rich and complex on the palate, with notes of blackcurrant and Mediterranean spices. The tannins are present but tapered.

Clear, firm, quite fresh aroma of red and a little black berries with floral nuances and a touch of citrus zest as well as hints of soup herbs and tar. Taut, tart, juicy, youthful fruit, nutty aromas, a little cocoa and a hint of coffee, some acidity, present, yet fine tannin, persistent, has power, salt in the background, also a little herbs and pepper, quite polished, very good, juicy and spicy finish with traction.

Color: Ruby red with orange tints.
Perfume: Intense nose, rich in spices with dark berries and fruits and dried roses.
Flavour: Dark fruits and spices. Elegant and persistent with firm tannins.

The Salvatore Molettieri Taurasi Riserva Cinque Querce is full-bodied with notes of fig, black berry, and an underlying herbal touch. The tannins and acidity are present but work harmoniously to give a smoother mouthfeel.

Shiny straw yellow color with greenish tinges. The nose is refined and elegant with complex aromas and flavors of juicy white peaches.

Roscato Black Cherry is tantalizing with deep cherry flavors perfect for game night, date night and treat-yourself night. Wine specialty.

An intense, dark, ruby red color with a distinct blueberry aroma, hints of red berries and fresh grassy notes. A juicy, lingering after taste of ripe blueberries.

Viticoltori Storici Amarone della Valpolicella is a premium red wine produced in the Valpolicella region of Italy. This wine is made using the traditional method of appassimento, where the grapes are left to dry for several months to concentrate the flavors and aromas. The blend typically consists of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes, with small additions of other local varieties.

Intense and bold with an aroma of cedar, ripe cherry and sweet violet. Complex flavors, full body and an old-world finish.

These wines are some of the best "hidden gems". Small production wines, estate grown, and EU certified Sustainable, Certified Vegan and Certified "low carbon footprint" in Italy. The wines are bottled in liters as a nod to the tradition of casual "country wines" poured in Italy at parties, holidays, and family gatherings. Fruity, lively, and pure, they are wines to celebrate with--even if it's only on a Tuesday night with pepperoni pizza.

Colleoni Brunello di Montalcino Santa Maria 2015 is a prestigious Italian red wine from the renowned Brunello di Montalcino wine region in Tuscany. This wine is made entirely from Sangiovese grapes, also known locally as Brunello, which are carefully selected from the Santa Maria vineyard, one of the oldest and most distinguished vineyards in the region.

Intense garnet color, the nose expresses hints of ripe fruit, then nuances of tobacco, anise and cloves. In the mouth it is deep, with an elegant and powerful tannic texture and a long persistence.