Italy
Antonio Scala 2021 Ciro Rosato
$34.99One of the most interesting pink wines we’ve come across. 100% Gaglioppo from 30 year old vineyard located in Cirò (Crotone district), with a south/south-east exposure – sand and clay soil. Juicy, spicy and ripe, it offers a delightful nose of red cherry, raspberry and aromatic herbs. Finishes long and mineral with a mouth-watering a sweet and sour tang.
An outstanding Rosato showcasing just how suited Gaglioppo is to making pink wines.
Reverdito 2021 Barbera D’Alba
$39.99Intense ruby red colour, fruity bouquet with notes of black cherry and plum. Generous on the palate. A true delight that will have you pouring another glass.
Reverdito 2023 Langhe Nascetta
$39.99A rich floral bouquet with notes of yellow apple, white peach and grapefruit. Rich and persistent on the palate with good acidity and freshness.
La Rivolta 2022 Coda Di Volpe Taburno
$44.9993 pts – “Peach, apricot and minerals on the deep, complex nose. Then rich, dense and tactile, with flavors similar to the aromas on the long, ripe, stony finish. Another smashingly good Coda di Volpe wine by La Rivolta, an estate that has a real knack for this variety and a long history of making outstanding wines with it.”
– Ian d’Agata (Vinous)
Li Veli 2023 Torremossa Fiano
$34.99CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Deliciously fruity on the nose, with aromas of mild citrus and pear. The unique, aromatic character continues on the palate, with fresh fruit and lively acidity combining with mineral notes to leave a very round yet firm impression.
La Rivolta 2019 Aglianico Del Taburno
$49.99100% Aglianico. “Outstanding example of what the Aglianico variety can deliver in the right hands. Ripe red cherry, orange peel and sweet herb aromas. Then rich, fresh and perfumed in the mouth, displaying outstanding cut and clarity to the vibrant red berry and blue fruit flavors. Finishes with a dusting of minerals and botanical herbs. Still very young and will age well.”
– 93 Pts, Ian d’Agata (Vinous)
La Vialla 2019 Chianti Superiore ‘Casa Conforto’
$47.9992 Points, Wine Enthusiast:
“Earthy and savory, this enjoyable red opens with aromas suggesting underbrush, camphor and wild herbs. Showing the same earthy finesse as the nose, the palate is polished and tangy, doling out crushed raspberry, blood orange, star anise and truffle. Lithe tannins and bright acidity keep it fresh, taut and balanced.” – 92/100, Wine Enthusiast
Fatalone 2020/2021 Primitivo Riserva
$54.99This wonderfully balanced and mature, authentic primitivo boasts great intensity of tobacco spice, sweet blackberries, chewy tannins and gentle oak underpinned by energetic acidity rarely seen in wines from this part of the world.
In the 7th Edition of the the World Atlas of Wine (Jancis Robinson & Hugh Johnson) Fatalone’s Primitivo Riserva is listed as one of the top 4 wines from Southern Italy and the most notable winery of the DOC Gioia del Colle.
Sacchetto Prosecco Brut
$27.99Fresh citrus with hints of honey and white flowers on the nose. The flavour is fresh and clean, with ripe citrus, lemon and green apple. The finish is light, refreshing and deliciously crisp.
Antonio Scala 2022 Ciro Classico
$36.99A superb single-vineyard Ciró Rosso made from 100% Gaglioppo grown in sandy clay soils, fermented in stainless steel and aged in concrete for a year. It has an enticing nose of red fruits, orange peel, scrub-brush, baking spices, and a deeper, cherry kirsch sweetness.
Antonio Scala 2021/22 Ciro Bianco
$36.99100% Greco, from a 2 hectare vineyard located in Cirò (Crotone district). Spicy, fresh aromas of peach, quince and honeysuckle hold much allure. The palate is white spice, salty, fresh and focused. This is an irresistible example of the native Greco grape.
“I think greco bianco (unrelated to Campania’s greco di Tufo) is potentially one of Italy’s best native grape varieties.” – Ian d’Agata
Montezemolo 2019 Barolo Monfaletto
$112.9995 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2019 Vintage):
“The 2019 Barolo Monfalletto (made with organic fruit selection from across the vineyards that surround the winery in La Morra) shows grit, density and rich texture. The house style prizes muscle and brawn in this vintage that lends itself handily to these qualities. Pressed cherry and blackberry cede to licorice, cured tobacco and iron ore.”
The Nebbiolo that comes off this property is some of the best in La Morra. Even in challenging vintages the Monfalletto terroir yields Nebbiolo that is both powerful and supple. Insiders know that this is one of the best terroirs in Barolo. The 2019 vintage is perhaps its best yet, with stellar ratings across the board – it captures the true essence of the Langhe region.
94 Points, Wine Spectator (2019 Vintage)
94 Points, James Suckling (2019 Vintage)
