| Pale yellow tinged with green; a clean, concentrated floral nose reminiscent of elder and acacia flower with a hint of sage; ripe citrus fruits, gooseberry and mineral flavours on the palate leading to zesty, ripe acidity on the finish.

Costamolino, named for the area, is made from Vermentino, an aromatic white grape variety that thrives in the Mediterranean climate of Sardinia. The grapes are harvested in August and September and vinified in stainless-steel tanks to retain acidity. A sm | Costamolino is produced with the Mediterranean table in mind. The wine’s lemony acidity will accent rock lobster or squid but carries enough weight to work with spaghetti topped with bottarga or a bowl of brothy clams and fregola. Vermentino’s herbal flav

A delicious accompaniment to fish, seasonal pasta dishes, or chicken.

Cleto Chiarli is the oldest producer of Lambrusco in Emilia-Romagna. The winery was founded in 1860 by Cleto Chiarli, a restaurateur, who was already producing his own Lambrusco for customers of his restaurant. Chiarli owns seven estates, six located in t

Cleto Chiarli is the oldest producer of Lambrusco in Emilia-Romagna. The winery was founded in 1860 by Cleto Chiarli, a restaurateur, who was already producing his own Lambrusco for customers of his restaurant. Chiarli owns seven estates, six located in

Americano Cocchi is a true intermediary between wine and spirits as it is a wine with a small addition of alcohol bittered by an infusion of valuable spices and herbs.”It is called Americano (American) not only due to such new features but also because the habit of drinking Vermouths mixed with bitter spirits and gin thus creating a drink called cocktail was spreading from the United States.”The original recipe of the Americano Cocchi played a role in the history of Asti throughout the nineteenth century and is now considered the aperitif par excellence by the citizens of Asti. |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 89 points – 2018 Ultimate Wine Challenge – Bright citrus flavors of grapefruit flesh and lemon peel combine with more tropical flavors of honeydew and cantaloupe for a knockout of a nose. The palate shows a bit more indulgent tones of creamed orchard fruit and a hint of dry honey..June/2018 | Escape to Italy with our Pinot Grigio sourced from Trentino. Full and complex, this wine has a nose that hints of pineapple, pears and sweet lemons. Tropical fruits are integrated with the zest of citrus fruits and give way to a creamy mid-palate. We achieved depth and complexity through a combination of winemaking methods. First, grapes were hand-picked, de-stemmed and crushed prior to undergoing cool fermentation in steel tanks and an extended maceration. A small portion of the wine was made with the traditional passito method: we dried harvested grapes on straw mats for several weeks, then gently pressed and fermented them before blending. |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – An incredibly pleasing almond, maraschino cherry, and cherry blossom on the nose carries over to the indulgent palate. Flavors of almond tart, Spanish yogurt cake, candied cherries and orange rind lead before subtle |

Communes of Val di Cembra and Valle dei Laghi in the province of Trento, Italy: all between 1000 – 2300 ft above sea level with either south-eastern or south-western exposure. | A sparkling wine of pronounced finesse. Perfect served as an aperitif or with lighter dishes, especially seafood.

Made from authentic Italian bergamot and selected native Italian botanicals, the sip of Italy. Salute!Based on an original recipe from the 1850’s well known in Italy at that time as…’aperitivo di Corte’- the drink of kings -Italicus is lightly citrusy on the nose with hints of rose and lavender. On the palate, fresh tones of ripe citrus fruits are balanced with a light bitter and floral spice before giving way to a complex and long-lasting finish.To enhance the delicate flavors of the botanicals, Italicus is best enjoyed 50/50 with prosecco over ice and garnished with three green olives to balance the floral aromas with a touch of saltiness.