The modern label suggests that Placeres Sensoriales is a different type of Rioja. Pedro Pecina Gil wanted to reintroduce the world to a style of Rioja before the French influence of winemaking with extended oak aging, so this... Read More
While Stefano Perrone specializes in some of the best Moscato ever made, he decided to add a new sweet-sparkler to his portfolio. In the late 90s, he purchased two old-vine Barbera vineyards, and in 2001, he made his first cuvée... Read More
Moscato is sometimes an afterthought for Piemontese winemakers, but the Perrone family has been making it in the village of Castiglione Tinella (about 10 miles from Asti) since the 1800s. Stefano Perrone, a retired champion motocross... Read More
Moscato is sometimes an afterthought for Piemontese winemakers, but the Perrone family has been making it in the village of Castiglione Tinella (about 10 miles from Asti) since the 1800s. Stefano Perrone, a retired champion motocross... Read More
This digestivo from Trento's Cappelletti family is for people who welcome the bite of French Roast coffee, authentic tonic water, and the bitterest Double IPA beer. Requiring the skills and attention of an Erboristeria (master... Read More
In the world of Sherry, there is Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso, Palo Cortado, Cream, PX (Pedro Ximénez), and a few more in between, spanning the entire sweetness range. East India Solera is technically a Cream Sherry with... Read More
Emilio Lustau was founded in 1896 when Sherry enjoyed enormous popularity. In the late 20th century, fortified wines became relics from another age, but the Lustau brand managed to weather the storm and keep every single style... Read More
Vermut Rosé is kind of a new thing, and that's exactly what attracts us to the latest release from Emilio Lustau in Jerez. It's a blend of Fino, Moscatel, and Tintilla de Rota sherries flavored with wormwood, cardamom,... Read More
Bordelet Cider was one of the first high-quality brands imported from Normandy over 20 years ago. Eric Bordelet and family continue the old traditions on 19 hectares of family property around Château de Hauteville, plus... Read More
The fact that you can get one of the most obscure and delicious white wines for under $40 is unbelievable. Grown in Italy's northwestern region of Valle d'Aosta (bordering Switzerland & France), Prié is hand-picked... Read More
For this rendition of the Prié Blanc grape, Ermese Pavese employs the Metodo Classico process to create a seriously dry and crisp, zero-dosage sparkler. The second in-bottle fermentation allows for a soft mousse that highlights... Read More
Eau-de-Vie (water of life) is the essence of fruit captured from nature and put into a bottle without any coloring, artificial flavors, or syrupy sweetness. Kirsch refers to brandy made of cherries, and in the case of the Etter... Read More
Although it means ugly face in Italian, Faccia Brutto can also be a compliment. Patrick Miller of Brooklyn was so influenced by his Italian side of the family that he lovingly created a line of traditional liqueurs. Named after... Read More
With a severe worldwide Chartreuse shortage, a Brooklyn-based company comes to the rescue. Inspired by a liqueur recipe with roots in 19th century Abruzzo, old-school green Centerbe (one hundred herbs) can be extremely sweet and... Read More
It's probably been a while since most people have splurged on a Napa Merlot, but this region and grape were all the rage at one time. We think it's time to rediscover this classic varietal before it became overly blousy,... Read More
