Importer's Notes:  On the volcanic island of Salina, organic vineyards sit from 600 to 1,200 feet above sea level in the Malfa district (the highest quality vinegrowing area) with a view of the Mediterranean. Soils are a mix of volcanic sand and...

Li Veli features little-known native grape varieties of Puglia in its  Askos line. With just 125 acres (50 ha) in all of Italy, Susumaniello  certainly fits in that category. Li Veli’s varietal Susumaniellos are a  rare opportunity...

Winery Notes:  Feudo di Mezzo is the largest cru in the appellation, a homogenous character, but with clear qualitative variations – much like one could say of Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy. From the best parcels – such as our...

Clelia Romano’s Colli di Lapio (hill of wolves) sits at the highest point in the Avellino appellation and affords one a stunning view of Campania plainwhile the grapes grown on this windy hillside seem to suck up all the wild fennel, mint and other...

Tasting Notes:  Pale straw yellow colour with greenish hues and a characteristic fruity aroma mixed with floral notes. Balanced flavour sustained by a slightly acidic note which enhances aromatic freshness.

Importer Notes:  Benchmark producer of Vermentino from the island's top appellation for the grape - Vermentino di GalluraOne of the few appellations in italy where the soil is dominated by graniteThe Mancini Vermentino balances freshness with...

Librandi is located in Ciro Marina, a small town in the southern Italian region of Calabria (Italy’s boot tip), on the splendid Ionian coastline. The winery was founded in 1950 by Antonio and Nicodemo Librandi, and Nicodemo remains active today,...

Wine Spectator: 94 PointsA lovely, layered red, offering baked strawberry and cherry fruit accented by graphite, chartreuse liqueur, leather and citrus peel aromas. Vibrant and minerally, with creamy tannins and a subtle streak of tarry smoke echoing on...

Importer's Note:With wine making in his family blood, Vito Lauria decided to attend the University of Udine in Friuli where he obtained a degree in Enology in 2003. After stepping off the campus he worked at a number wineries in northern Italy for a few...

Blend:Aglianico 80%Piedirosso 20%