Antico Broilo Friulano 2025
On the palate, it is crisp, refreshing, and well balanced, with well integrated acidity carrying flavors of lemon and fresh citrus. A subtle note of toasted almond, develops through the mid-palate and finish.
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La Spinetta Il Rosé di Casanova Toscana IGT 2024
Inspired by the rosés of Provence, they introduced Il Rosé di Casanova with the 2012 vintage, crafting it from Sangiovese and Prugnolo Gentile grown on sandy soils rich in ancient marine sediments.
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Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barbera d’Alba 2022
Comm. G.B. Burlotto has emerged as one of Piedmont’s most respected traditional estates, guided today by Fabio Alessandria, the great great grandson of the founder. Based in Verduno, the family has produced wine since the mid nineteenth century and remains known for its classical approach
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Casanova della Spinetta Vermentino IGT 2024
La Spinetta, a renowned Italian winery, owns the Casanova della Spinetta estate. The vines are about 15 years old and are planted in a location with southern exposure at 180 meters (590 feet) above sea level.
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Torre Dei Beatti “Rosa-Ae” Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo IT 2024
The wine showed a royal ruby color, deep yet translucent. On the palate it is juicy and fresh with generous body and bright acidity. This is far from the average rosé…
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Tenuta i Fauri Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Baldovino 2024
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is an Italian DOC appellation dedicated to a distinctive rosé style of wine made from the Montepulciano grape. The name cerasuolo, meaning “cherry red,” refers to…
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G.D. Vajra Rosabella 2024
G.D. Vajra is a family-run winery located in the village of Vergne, within the Barolo region of Piedmont, Italy. Established in 1972 by Aldo Vajra, the estate is named after his father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra. The winery is renowned for its commitment to organic farming practices, having been one of the first in the Barolo region to adopt such methods in 1971.
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A Verticle Tasting From Campania
I was pleased to attend a recent wine dinner presented by Ronald Barron, retired principal trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He is known among trombonists as “the wine guy” and among those in the wine trade as “the trombone player”. Ron curated this special evening from his personal cellar, titled “An Evening in Campania Mostly.” The traditional regional meal featured an antipasto, followed by… Read more →
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Burlotto Viridis Langhe Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Since 1850, five generations of winemaking have continued at G.B. Burlotto. The estate remains committed to manual vineyard operations, sustainable viticulture, the use of large barrels, meticulous cellar work, and the importance of patience and waiting—traditions that define the essence of its wines.
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Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Rosso 2022
Arianna Occhipinti is the niece of Giusto Occhipinti, the renowned winemaker behind COS wines, which are widely regarded as among the finest in Sicily. Her journey into winemaking began unexpectedly in 1998 when, at the age of 16, she accompanied her uncle to Vinitaly for four days.
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A Small Sampling of Kermit Lynch Wines
I recently attended an intimate tasting of wines exclusively imported by Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant. Known for specializing in French and Italian wines, Kermit Lynch focuses on selections from small, independent producers who practice sustainable, organic, or biodynamic winemaking.
The lineup included a diverse mix: sparkling, white, rosé, and red wines, as well as vermouth.
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Roagna Dolcetto d’Alba 2021
Roagna is a renowned winemaker based in the Piedmont region of Italy, celebrated for their traditional and sustainable growing practices. They cultivate Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto grapes in prestigious vineyards like Barbaresco and Barolo, emphasizing biodiversity and minimal intervention.
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