Dark and impenetrable with bold oak nuances, sweet vanilla extract and layers of Indian spice, this is a rich and dense wine that should be consumed with succulent cuts of meat. The tannins are tight and firm and this wine will age for many years to come.
— M.L.
(3/1/2009)
Smokey, volcanic notes of slate, ash and charcoal are followed by blackberry, plum and prune. You’ll also get resin, tar, asphalt and tobacco lavished over the wine’s thick consistency and drying tannins.
— M.L.
(3/1/2009)
This dark wine is characterized by jammy notes of blackberry marmalade and sweet Christmas spice. It’s lean and compact in the mouth with long-lasting flavors of blueberry and black currant.
— M.L.
(3/1/2009)
Banana, pear and loads of pineapple characterize this fruity Greco that would pair well with most Mediterranean foods. The wine has a light, clean feel and ends with fresh citrus notes. It doesn’t have deep dimension, but it is easy-drinking and refreshing. A Marc de Grazia selection, various American importers.
— M.L.
(10/1/2008)
Attractive, fresh and rich with pretty mineral notes, this Fiano does a fine job of representing southern Italy. The wine is brilliant and streamlined with peach, citrus and yellow flower. Pair it with seafood risotto. A Marc de Grazia selection, various American importers.
— M.L.
(10/1/2008)
Aglianico and Piedirosso are blended here to create an easy wine with good fruit intensity and distant notes of spice and toast that add extra dimension. This is the kind of informal wine you should pair with take-out or pizza.
— M.L.
(3/1/2009)
There’s an added layer of yellow fruit on the nose that recalls ripe peach and Golden Delicious apple. This inviting Falanghina is creamy and smooth with persistent sweet peach flavors. A Marc de Grazia selection, various American importers.
— M.L.
(10/1/2008)
This Coda di Volpe has a subdued nose that lets aromas of chopped herb and mineral reveal themselves slowly. It’s tonic and firm with good crispness and an easy overall approach. A Marc de Grazia selection, various American importers.
— M.L.
(11/1/2008)