Italy Piedmont

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  • 1 in stock
  • $324.99

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  • 1 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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Barale 2018 Barolo di Barolo

Called “Barolo di Barolo” because the fruit comes from vineyards in the town of Barolo, this is labeling that we’re seeing more of these days. The wine shows some of the best aspects of the good 2018s – lovely light weight, savory and easy drinking, with entrancing citrus, rose, and earthy notes. A wine more on the side of finesse than power, it’s nonetheless complete. It will drink very well now and for the next 10+ years. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 2 in stock
  • $46.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 11 in stock
  • $48.99

Barale 2020 Barbera d'Alba Castle

As with the Barale Dolcetto and Nebbiolo, the Barbera could serve as a text-book example of the grape. The 2020 a fine balance between very ripe fruit and very fresh, mouthwatering acidity – deliciously lush, crisp, and mineral all at once, this really outperforms. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 15 in stock
  • $24.99

  • Organic

Barale 2021 Dolcetto d'Alba Le Rose

A lovely light-mid weight Dolcetto, very fresh with good acidity and classically tannic, this combines bright red fruit and savory herbal notes; this will gain complexity with just a little more time in bottle. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 17 in stock
  • $22.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 12 in stock
  • $26.99

Baudana / Vajra 2018 Barolo Baudana

I'm looking forward to tasting the 2018 again because a couple of months ago it was a stand-out in a large crowd of bottles, and people. My note - more accurately, my scribble - reads "lovely red cherry and blood orange - a very fresh nose - medium bodied, ripe tannin, a very elegant Serralunga - velvet glove". Make of it what you will - the wine will not disappoint! Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 3 in stock
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  • 13 in stock
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  • 14 in stock
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  • 18 in stock
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  • 18 in stock
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  • 15 in stock
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  • 4 in stock
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  • 5 in stock
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  • 3 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 10 in stock
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  • 2 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
  • $89.99

Bricco Ernesto 2019 Vino Rosso (Nebbiolo - Roero)

100% Nebbiolo. Soil sand 70%, limestone 20%, clay 10%. De-stemmed, quick four day mecaration on the skin before fermentation. Indigenous yeats in a mix of anfora 50% and large barrels 50% for 35 days. Malolactic fermentation in same barrels for 9 months before resting in the bottle for an additional 3 months. No filtration. One of Italy's first certified organic vineyard, in the Roero area of Piemonte in NW Italy.

  • red
  • 42 in stock
  • $57.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 4 in stock
  • $274.99

  • red
  • 5 in stock
  • $249.99

Cantina del Lupo 2021 Piemonte Grignolino "Grignole"

Very engaging on the nose, like uncovering a bowl of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries while a breeze of light flowers and green grass stirs on a summer afternoon. Really, if the aromatics of this wine don't put a smile on your face, I don't know what will. The color is a translucent rhubarb hue. On the palate, there is vibrant acidity and only a minuscule tannic touch. The fruit on the tongue has more of an edge than it does on the nose, with tangy red cherry and crisp red apple. Edgy but deliciously fresh.

  • red
  • 2 in stock
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  • 5 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 6 in stock
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  • 2 in stock
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  • 3 in stock
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  • red
  • 3 in stock
  • $549.99

  • Organic

Castello di Verduno 2021 Pelaverga 'Basadone'

Pelaverga grape. Fermentation and maceration for 8 days in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then refined for 8 months in these same tanks. Finally, it rests in the bottle for 3 months before being released for sale.

  • red
  • 12 in stock
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  • 6 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 3 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 2 in stock
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  • 3 in stock
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  • 5 in stock
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  • 4 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 7 in stock
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  • 18 in stock
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Il Sorpasso NV (2019) Vino da Tavola Tachiss

50% Nebbiolo Picotendro and 50% mixed of Neretta, Ner d'Ala, Barbera and Erbaluce. Fermented for one week without temperature control. 20% whole cluster. Maceration after fermentation for 40-50 days.

  • red
  • 1 in stock
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  • Organic
  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • $79.99

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  • 2 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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Negri, Giulia 2019 Barolo Tartufaia

What a change since we last tried this. The richness is all hidden today and this is a decidedly austere and reticent showing, though more complex than last year. Delicate and heathery at first sniff, then the cherry and light raspberry toned fruit slowly emerges, but not with the pronounced impact of last year. A hint of something herbal and fresh emerges on the nose as this rises and falls on the palate, tannins building and fading, definitely tannins that need air to develop. This will need plenty of time in the bottle, though the brisk notes of limestone and red fruited notes on the finish bode well for the future.  This marries the austerity and reticence of the vintage, the high altitude nature of the vineyard and Giulia’s elegant touch perfectly. Gregory Dal Piaz, April 2023

  • red
  • 9 in stock
  • $74.99

  • Organic

Negri, Giulia 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo Pian delle Mole

Delicate and fine aromatics. A touch of a balsamic note on the nose is joined by hints of dried green citron peel layered over lurking red berry fruits. Showing, beautifully in the mouth, pairing clear and delicate red fruit flavors with that savory accent from the nose Delicate tannins early on the palate fade gently into the fruit which shows good persistence.  Complex, delicate and nuanced, very Giulia Negri. Gregory Dal Piaz, April 2023

  • red
  • 21 in stock
  • $33.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 4 in stock
  • $149.99

  • red
  • 2 in stock
  • $169.99

Oddero, Luigi 2015 Barolo Tradizionale

Nebbiolo. Soil Marl & Sandstone. Farming Sustainable. Oak Mixed New/Used French. Aged according to the traditional methods in big barrels in the oldest part of the winery, the walls have more than 300 years, the optimal level of humidity makes it a perfect place for the conservation of the wine and for long aging.

  • red
  • 2 in stock
  • $54.99

  • red
  • 2 in stock
  • $149.99

Produttori del Barbaresco 1975 Barbaresco

Brambly black cherry with undertones of black raisin and sweet dirt. Quite developed with secondary/tertiary notes of hoisin, dried mushroom, and dried meat. After 40 years, it still has plenty of structure and only started to reveal itself after being double-decanted eight hours earlier (1/17/17)! Jonas Mendoza

  • red
  • 6 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 1 in stock
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  • 4 in stock
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  • 3 in stock
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  • 4 in stock
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Rovero 2019 Brachetto d'Asti

Brachetto grape. Organic certified ICEA. Just after being hand harvested in September, the grapes are selected prior to crushing and they cold steeping for 7 days. Then grapes are gently pressed and they must be clarified and filtered several times. The grape juice obtained is kept in refrigerated tanks until it is processed in the autoclave, to obtain a sparkling wine by means of a controlled temperature fermentation, using selected yeasts. The wine-making technique is the same for all Brachetto wines, even if each of them has individual features due to the different original vineyard of origin.

  • red off-dry sparkling
  • 12 in stock
  • no discount
  • $19.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • $44.99

Sandri, Elio (Cascina Disa) 2020 Barbera d'Alba

Sandri’s Barbera always shows some of the gravitas and depth that his Nebbiolo-based wines carry so gracefully; the 2020 is made friendly with blackberry fruit, delicate rose petal, and a hint of baking spice. Drinkable now, or over the next 10 years. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 9 in stock
  • $32.99

  • Organic
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  • 11 in stock
  • $54.99

  • red
  • 1 in stock
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  • red
  • 10 in stock
  • $189.99

  • red
  • 3 in stock
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Villa Guelpa 2019 Boca

90% Nebbiolo, 10% Vespolina, grown on volcanic, porphyry-rich soil; this is the first year that Villa Guelpa has bottled the wine, from less than an acre of 20 year-old vines. With 15 days of maceration, the wine brilliantly shows off the change of soils, producing a considerably more structured and deeper wine in comparison to the Sizzano. It's got great lift (and modest 13 alcohol) and is heady with classic Nebbiolo aromatics. This must be the most elegant Boca I can recall, with beautiful red fruit and lovely saline minerality, great balance and length. Another stellar wine from Villa Guelpa! Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 8 in stock
  • $58.99

  • Organic

Villa Guelpa 2019 Sizzano

70% Nebbiolo with 30% Vespolina (a relation or descendent of Nebbiolo which brings amplified red fruit and spicy / peppery notes to the blend). The soils are allluvial, with  large pepples; the vines are 25-40 years old. Grapes are organic, and fermentation is with indigenous yeasts; 12 days of maceration is followed by aging for 24 months in older 20HL Slavoinian botte. This yields a high-toned vibrant wine, with white pepper (from the Vespolina) and red berries, a hint of orange zest and rose - an elegant, complex, and delicious wine. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 5 in stock
  • $34.99

  • Organic

Villa Guelpa 2020 Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo

This is a ridiculously tasty, charming wine - ready (and easy) to drink; I can imagine it slightly chilled, poured with whatever you have on the grill... At 13 alcohol, it's very fresh and bright, with distinct ripe cherry fruit and wild herbs - just plain delicious, beautifully made wine. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 8 in stock
  • $21.99

  • Organic

Italy Tuscany

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  • 1 in stock
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  • 9 in stock
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Dinner - Chianti Classico with Jeff Porter 6pm, March 7th at Misi

Last year we took over the pasta room at Misi with a big group, and we had a wonderful dinner, so we know that this meal will be a rare treat - great food and great wines, including Chianti Classico from Cigliano di Sopra, le Cinciole, i Fabbri, Fontodi, Istine, Monte Bernardi, and several more. $250 all-in, plus Jeff Porter in the hot seat!

  • 1 in stock
  • $250.00

Fornacina 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

100% Sangionese. The grapes are harvested in the fall, between September and October, once they have reached optimal ripeness.  At the winery, grapes are vinified in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. The seeds and skins are then left in contact with the juice for an extended period of maceration; with periodic pump-overs. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in oak barrels for a period of 36 months.  Once bottled, the wine is left to further aged and is released to the market on the 6th year after harvest.

  • red
  • 13 in stock
  • $79.99

  • red
  • 8 in stock
  • $54.99

Fornacina 2020 Rosso di Montalcino

Sangiovese grape. The Rosso di Montalcino della Fornacina comes from a classic vinification of Sangiovese; aged, as per tradition, in wood for 12 months and then left to rest in the bottle before being marketed.

  • red
  • 12 in stock
  • $28.99

  • red
  • 16 in stock
  • $16.99

  • Organic

I Fabbri 2019 Chianti Classico Terra di Lamole

Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 10%. Old vineyards cultivated at 550 mts. Handcraft harvest. Stainless steel containers. Carried out partly in tanks and partly in 500 liter French oak barrels from the central massif of second and third passage.

  • red
  • 9 in stock
  • $27.99

Istine 2020 Chianti Classico

Sangiovese grape. Soil: Limestone and Alberese. Altitude: 500 m. Age of Vines: 10-30 years old. Yeast: indigenous. Skin maceration: 15 days. Fermentation vessel: stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation: yes. Aging: 12 months Slavonian oak. Production: 23,000 bottles per year.

  • red
  • 9 in stock
  • $27.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 22 in stock
  • $27.99

  • Organic

Lecci e Brocchi 2014 Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 L

90% Sangiovese / 10% Black Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Practicing organic with certification underway. Soil red galestro. Exposure S,SW,W. manual harvest. Ambient yeast. Fermentation basket pressed to stainless steel tank / fermentation over 10-15 days / maceration of about 20 days. Maturation cement tank and French oak barrels for 12 months.

  • red
  • 6 in stock
  • $59.99

Lecci e Brocchi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva

The Chianti Classico Riserva is graced with the image of il Chiorba (the baldy) – the founder of the Lecci e Brocchi farm. The wine ages for two years in botte (large older wood barrels). It’s very aromatic, with herbs and stone over a core of dark fruit. Structured and showing some ripe tannins, it’s full-bodied by still graceful and vibrant, with a long and juicy finish. An impressieve Riserva, this will continue to develop for years to come. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 13 in stock
  • $32.99

  • Organic

Lecci e Brocchi 2019 Chianti Classico

The Chianti Classico 2019 (Sangiovese + 10% Canaiolo and Colorino) was aged in cement tanks (nothing fancy, they date to the 1960s), and it’s a very pure and transparent wine, more on the savory and mineral side. After a little time in the glass the aromatics really develop; the wine is fairly rich and full-bodied, lifted by brambly bright fruit. It’s a great value, and IMHO this could serve as a textbook example of fine young Chianti Classico. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 2 in stock
  • $24.99

  • Organic

Lecci e Brocchi 2019 Chianti Classico Ragonaia

Ragonaia is a single-vineyard, 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico, aged in used French barriques and tonneau; the wood aging brings some richness of texture and an elegance to the wine. Also very savory and mineral, it’s quite full-bodied, with pronounced red fruit on the long finish. Perhaps the most contemporary / least rustic in style of the Lecci wines, it’s still a treat for anyone partial to Sangiovese. Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 18 in stock
  • $28.99

  • Organic

Monte Bernardi 2017 Chianti Classico Riserva Sa'etta

Sangiovese. Only the best grapes are selected from Sa’etta, a single vineyard which benefits from the best position, exposure and terrain on our estate. After natural fermentation, in large oak casks, the wine is placed in a combination of German and Austrian oak where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. The wine remains in oak for at least 24 months, followed by finishing in bottle for another 12 months. the vineyard from which this wine is born consists of highly reflective sandstone (Arenaria-Calcare-Pietraforte), rich with quartz inclusions, resulting in a complex reserve style Sangiovese which is elegantly balanced.

  • red
  • 3 in stock
  • $39.99

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Low Sulfur

Monte Bernardi 2017 Colli Della Toscana Centrale IGT Tzingana

I am fascinated by Sangiovese, a complicated wine topic that deserves more time that I can devote, which is partly why I can’t pretend that I’m very interested in Super Tuscans that are Bordeaux blends. Life’s too short… However, we do always stock the Tzingana – out of love and respect for everything from Monte Bernardi, but also with pride because the wine is great – a quality : price challenge to the much more famous and grossly more expensive Super Tuscans. Tzingana hits classic Medoc aromatic and flavor markers, but devotees are unlikely to mistake it for Saint Julien because of the unmistakable Tuscan notes of herbs (rosemary, thyme) and flinty stoniness from galestro soils that are unique to Panzano. All-in, an excellent pair with holiday roasts. If you’ve enjoyed the famous Super Tuscans, you should really try Tzingana! Jamie Wolff

  • red
  • 5 in stock
  • $44.99

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Low Sulfur

Monte Bernardi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva

Another fantastic vintage of this staple red from Monte Bernardi. 95% Sangiovese with 5% of Canaiolo Nero from estate vines in Panzano, Chianti. Wine is fermented naturally in oak and stainless steel before aging 18-24 months in oak. The nose is very fragrant, with notes of warm blueberry preserve, balsamic and freshly baked pie crust. Above those deep aromas, there are fresh red cherries and woodsy forest shrubs. On the palate, there are flavors black cherry, milled coffee beans, and a very lovely note of candied blackberry. The wine has a long finish of herbs and spice. Structure-wise, this Chianti has high acidity and healthy tannin. An incredible wine! 

  • red
  • 15 in stock
  • $31.99

Pian delle Querci 2020 Rosso di Montalcino

Sangiovese grape. This Rosso di Montalcino was aged in old Slavonian casks for just under a year before bottling. The Pian delle Querci winery is a small property located in the village of Montalcino. They have a mere 2 ha of vines dedicated to making this fine Tuscan red wine.

  • red
  • 23 in stock
  • $24.99

  • red
  • 8 in stock
  • $59.99

  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • $69.99

  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • $49.99

  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • $34.99

Val delle Corti 2017 Chianti

95% Sangiovese grapes and 5% Canaiolo. The high amount of limestone within the soil along with the higher elevation and hands-on farming style creates a purely expressive form of Chianti. “From the earth, we came, to the earth we will return“. This is the motto of the Val delle Corti vineyards located in the commune of Radda within Chianti, Tuscany. The motto is a symbol of the winery’s connection to the earth in regards to their farming practices. They are certified organic with practices of biodynamic farming.

  • red
  • 9 in stock
  • $36.99

Vecchie Terre di Montefili 2019 Chianti Classico

Sangiovese grape. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel. Aging: 15 months in botti (large casks). Bottle Aging: 6 months. Vineyard Age: Planted in the late '90s. Soil: clay. Altitude: 350 - 500m asl.

  • red
  • 13 in stock
  • $26.99

Misc. Italy

Bussoletti 2021 Ciliegiolo di Narni "0535"

Bussoletti’s Ciliegiolo di Narni “0535” is a fresh, easygoing red wine from central Umbria. Produced from a four hectare plot of younger vines planted facing north to encourage elegance over ripeness, the wine is fermented with ambient yeast in steel tank and bottled after resting for six months. The nose is rich with fresh red cherries and rose floral notes with delicate tones of black pepper. Juicy on the palate with restrained acidity and very little tannin, it shows more strawberry and raspberry fruit. This is a wine that can lift through richer foods: try it as a foil to creamy or cheesy pasta dishes, as a pairing for charcuterie, or enjoy it on its own. The lion on the label is a reference to C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia which were inspired by images of the medieval castle in Narni (also pictured).

  • red
  • 26 in stock
  • $19.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 6 in stock
  • $69.99

Cardedu 2018 Canonau di Sardegna 'Caledu'

Cannonau, Vermentino, Monica, Nasco, Muristellu grapes. 42 hectares around Cardedu, and 20 around San Vito for Vermentino. Decomposed granite soils.

  • red
  • 10 in stock
  • $22.99

Casaretti 2021 Bardolino Classico La Nogara

70% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Sangiovese. Selective hand-harvest of the best, optimal ripe grapes. Traditional vinification on the skins with 8-10 days maceration. At least 6 months in stainless steel tank. Soil: Morainic hills. Production area: Traditional wine growing region of Bardolino (on the eastern shore of Lake Garda).

  • red
  • 35 in stock
  • $17.99

Casaretti 2021 Bardolino Classico Rosa dei Casaretti

This lovely rosato is 70% Corvina, 20% Rondinella, and 10% Molinara, from organically tended vines on the shore of Lake Garda in the Veneto. Soils are rocky with clay. 12-36 hour maceration before natural fermentation. Aged in stainless steel. In the glass, the color is a cool pink. The nose is ripe with cherry fruit and accented with fresh herbal notes. On the palate, there is a zing of raspberry and a clean mineral drive. The palate has high acidity and a great textural swish. David Hatzopoulos

  • rosé
  • 28 in stock
  • $17.99

  • Organic

Donati 2021 Lambrusco Frizzante

The Donati estate is a tiny provider of amazing natural wines influenced by organic and bio-dynamic principles.  The Lambrusco is made completely without intervention, and not even temperature control is used in the production.  Fermentation finished in bottle, resulting in a refreshing wine that can be drunk cool with pizza or other rich foods like Parma's famous fried Gnocco.

  • red sparkling
  • 1 in stock
  • $22.99

  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • No Sulfur

Flavia 2019 Etna Rosso 1 Liter

Flavia is made by two of the younger generation of the Rallo family – famous for Marsala, but apparently present on Etna “since 1860”. Flavia is made from certified organic grapes, fermented with indigenous yeasts in steel, and aged in used Slavonian botte. Pedigree aside, note that it’s a liter bottle, so 25% more volume – it would be a bargain for a .750 bottle. This is a classic expression of  Etna – on the lighter side – very pure, and unmistakably Nerello Mascalese. 

  • red
  • 15 in stock
  • $27.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 7 in stock
  • $27.99

Jasci 2020 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

With tons of earthy fruit aromas, this is very bright and simultaneously rich on the palate Really classic, textbook Montepulciano d’Abruzzo with the great bonus of being lifted and energetic.

  • red
  • 42 in stock
  • $19.99

  • Organic
  • red
  • 1 in stock
  • $64.99

  • rosé
  • 25 in stock
  • $29.99

Monterosso 2017 Etna Rosso Sisma

The Sisma by Monterosso is structured, with bright acidity. The 2017 vintage was hot compared to the 2016. Earthy aromas of smoke, iron, and crushed black stones mix with dark cherry and cassis on the nose. On the palate, the flavors are framed by ripe, firm tannins, with bursts of earthy red plum and blackberry/raspberry fruit. This is an assertive Nerello Mascalese, especially in contrast with the gentler character of the 2016. A few years in the cellar should allow the flavors and structure to integrate. David Hatzopoulos

  • red
  • 10 in stock
  • $39.99

Montoni 2020 IGT Sicilia Nero d'Avola Lagnusa

The Lagnusa Nero d’Avola vines range in age from 20-50 years old, and they give the wine remarkable depth and complexity. My notes for the wine's bouquet reads: "smokey, dark roses, tar, and savory cherry." It is almost startling how complex the nose is upon first whiff. The palate has classic red berries, with a little spice and fresh herbs. The structure is bright, with only a hint of pleasant tannin and some lovely acidity.

  • red
  • 5 in stock
  • $24.99

Ostinato NV Marsala Fine Secco (Semi-Dry) Ambra

Grillo, Inzolia, Catarratto. Oak Aged, Vegan. Its higher natural ABV means the wine is less reliant on fortification and is more expressive of Marsala’s indelible terroir. Aged for more than two years in botti, without temperature control or topping up.  While fortified, the base wines were 'alto grado' (high grade), meaning they were harvested from later harvest, riper grapes.

  • 6 in stock
  • $11.99

  • red
  • 48 in stock
  • $24.99

  • red
  • 4 in stock
  • $27.99

Pranzegg 2014 Mitterberg Lagrein Laurenc

From 15 year old vines planted in both guyot and pergola training systems, Pranzegg's Lagrien is fermented with submerged cap for 4 weeks. Dense purple in color. Earth, anise, and cocoa on the nose, with dark roses and rhubarb. The palate is earth driven, with tense minerality. Dried cherry, with mint and black tea. High toned, with bright acidity and very chewy tannin. Incredibly engaging, a wine the develops many layers while staying staying bright and very accessible. David Hatzopoulos

  • red
  • 8 in stock
  • $36.99

  • Biodynamic
  • Low Sulfur

Pranzegg 2017 Mitterberg Lagrein Laurenc

100% Lagrein from Alto-Adige. A barely translucent purple in the glass. The nose is dark and brooding, with mellow tones of black plum, blackberry, fennel sead, and garden soil. Becomes floral with time, and then a little ripe peach apepars. The palate has great nervy fruit, with lapping flavors of black cherry and gravelly minerality. Structure washes over the tongue, with lush tannin and bright acidity. New to Lagrein? Definitely start here. David Hatzopoulos

  • red
  • 13 in stock
  • $37.99

  • Biodynamic
  • Low Sulfur

Romeo del Castello 2020 Etna Rosato Vigorosa

Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccino grapes. Volcanic soil. Age of vines: Up to 100 years old. North. Unfined, filtered. The grapes macerate for a few hours before fermentation in stainless steel tanks for four months. A minimal amount of SO2 is added to the wine at bottling , the amount varies by vintage.

  • red
  • 19 in stock
  • $26.99

  • red
  • 3 in stock
  • $43.99

Savino - I Fenicotteri 2015 Sicilia Nero d'Avola Nero Sichili

Vittorio Savino, owner of Fenicotteri, joined Foti’s small association of producers called i Vigneri (some of whose wines from Mt. Etna we always have on our shelves). I Vigneri offers unparalleled expertise in every aspect of viticulture and production (including the services of Ciccio, the group’s mule). Foti’s work at Gulfi, and his knowledge derived from the vines in Pachino must have been very valuable when trying to restore a vineyard that’s virtually on the shore of the lagoon. The farming is impeccable (only copper and sulfur and sheep manure are used on the bush-trained vines) but it’s the location that brings an incredibly compelling mineral and saline lift to the wine. Called Fenicotteri (flamingo, in Italian) after the migratory flamingoes who visit the lagoon next to the vineyard. JW Firmly medium-bodied, the 2015 shows beautiful notes of black cherry, blackberries, black currant, raspberry jam, a hint of leather, cut hay, cocoa, coffee grinds, with hints of black pepper and a black olive brininess. Well integrated and soft, but quite present tannins and medium acidity. Wonderful complexity which just keeps unfolding the longer the wine is open. There is a certain plushness, without anything extravagant. This wine is very compelling all the way through the bottle. Oskar Kostecki

  • red
  • 13 in stock
  • $29.99

  • red
  • 3 in stock
  • $74.99

Valle dell'Acate 2021 Sicilia Frappato

100% Frapatto grape. From 10 – 20 year old vines planted to black soils with white stones. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel. Maceration lasts about a week. Aged in steel  for six months.

  • red
  • 9 in stock
  • $23.99

  • Organic

Vaona 2019 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Pegrandi

40% corvina, 30% corvinone, 25% molinara, 5% rondinella. This wine comes from ancient vineyards owned by Cantina Vaona. Winemaking consists of a fermentation of 15 days in stainless steel vessels, then wine is moved in other stainless steel vessels for 1 year.  Oak barrels lasts 4-5 months.

  • red
  • 23 in stock
  • $29.99

  • red
  • 14 in stock
  • $17.99

  • Organic