Italy Reviews

Dark garnet color. Rustic aromas and flavors of ripe forest fruit, braised greens, honeycomb, and baking spices with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length finish manifesting accents of sunflower seeds and brown butter with light oak flavor. A fruity, highly pairable Montepulciano.

Violet color. Fruity aromas and flavors of apple cider doughnuts, raspberry jam, dried apricot, sweet paprika, and tangerine with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium body and a silky, delightful, medium-length finish that shows overtones of cocoa butter and toast with dusty tannins and light oak flavor. Friendly notes of fruit and pastry delight the senses in this flavorful Ripasso wine.

Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of buttered brioche, toasted marshmallow,lemon curd, pickled mango, ripe honeycrisp apple, and graham cracker crust with a crisp, off-dry medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish with overtones of candied almonds, honeyed golden plums, grapefruit zest, nutmeg, and flint with a suggestion of oak flavor. A complex, toasty, off-dry sparkler with toasty, nutty accents; a festive, flavorful wine to serve during the holidays.

Black ruby color. Aromas and flavors of black cassis jam and candied orange with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, intriguing, medium-long finish that shows suggestions of chocolate biscuit, roasted nuts, graphite, and green peppercorns with firm tannins and moderate oak flavor. A dry, ageable cabernet that will appeal to new world and old world Cab lovers alike.

Dark burnt sienna color. Aromas of rum raisin cake, cafe latte, and kirsch with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium body and a smooth, charming, medium-long spiced nuts, candied strawberry, licorice, and dried leaves finish with leafy tannins and light oak flavor. A flavorful Amarone with a seductively fruity nose.

Yellow straw color. Aromas of peach pie, sliced bananas in creme, fresh herbs, and jasmine with a satiny, crisp, fruity light body and a graceful, medium-length ripe mango and pineapple, toasted pound cake, minerals, and roasted nuts finish with moderate oak flavor. A rich, buttery Italian white.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of ripe mango, pineapple pastry, and baklava with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, relaxed finish that shows notes of toasted marshmallow with light oak flavor. A bright, flavor-packed Chardonnay that will hit the spot.

Bright gold color. Aromas of honeysuckle, ripe apricot, and angel food cake with a round, vibrant, sweet medium-to-full body and a smooth, refreshing, medium-length peach nectar, sweet apple, orange marmalade, and honey finish with no oak flavor. A balanced and floral Moscato that is sure to please fans of the varietal.

Topaz gray color. Aromas and flavors of almonds, lemon chiffon, ripe apples, and summer peach with a silky, vibrant, fruity light body and a polished, medium-length finish. A friendly sparkler with a sophisticated side; appropriate for celebrations of all sizes.

Golden straw color. Aromas of buttered toast, golden apples, blond tobacco, and pressed flowers with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, compelling, medium-length bruleed citrus finish with moderate oak flavor. A nice oaky Italian white sipper for fans of dry, oak driven Chardonnay.

Ruby black color. Aromas and flavors of ripe blackberry, rose hip jam, smoke, and vanilla with a supple, bright, fruity medium body and a smooth, breezy finish that exhibits notes of chocolate ganache and licorice with moderate oak flavor. A fruity Italian red that’s easy to pair.

Dusty ruby color. Aromas of cherry tart, roasted beets, dried rose, tapenade, and mushrooms with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dry medium body and a graceful, medium-length black tea, ink, and carob finish with crunchy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A chewy Italian red with wonderful savory notes.

Straw color. Aromas of white tea, cantaloupe, candied pear, and elderflower with a satiny, bright, dryish light-to-medium body and a tingling, breezy sliced lemons and baked apple finish. A cheery Pinot Grigio.

Violet color. Aromas of raspberry shrub, tangerine, dried figs and dates, mesquite, and banana bread with a crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a polished, breezy blackberry pie, nutmeg, and dark chocolate finish with chewy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A distinctively fruity Chianti for New World wine fans.

Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of lemon, pear, and melon rind with a silky, bright, dryish light body and a graceful, brisk finish with no oak flavor. A breezy Pinot Grigio that goes down easy.