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• Borgo di Colloredo
• Cascina Adelaide
• Cornarea
• D'Ancona
• Ferragu
• La Badia
• La Tordera
• Moziese
• Savignola Paolina
• St. Pauls
• Valle dell'Asso

Borgo di Colloredo

• 2004 Molise Rosso DOC - Sold Out
• Due Bicchieri
• ~ Gambero Rosso
• 2005 Aglianico IGT 'Terre degli Osci' - Sold Out
• Chairman's Award (Unanimous Gold)
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2009
• Silver Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009
• 2005 Molise Rosso DOC - Sold Out
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2009
• 2006 Sangiovese IGT 'Terre degli Osci' - Sold Out
• "Here’s a light and fragrant Sangiovese from Molise with delicate aromas of forest berry, white cherry and violet. The wine has light concentration and very fruity flavors with soft texture and an easy approach overall."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, October 2008
• 2007 Biferno Bianco DOC 'Gironia'
• "Subtle complexity in the form of mature fruit and drying mineral helps to shape this wine (a blend of Trebbiano, Bombino and Malvasia). In the mouth, however, the wine’s bursting notes of sweet fruit make it anything but subtle. In fact, the wine is intense and generous."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, November 2008
• 2007 Sangiovese IGT 'Terre degli Osci' - Sold Out
• "This Sangiovese from Molise opens with a vibrant, almost purplish hue, and segues into aromas of bright cherry, raspberry, blueberry and soda pop. The purity of the fruit is commendable: It tastes smooth, easy and has silky tannins."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, October 2008
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008
• Gold Medal
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008
• 2008 Biferno Rosato DOC 'Gironia' - Sold Out
• Gold Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009
• 2003 Biferno Rosato DOC 'Gironia' - Sold Out
• "Third best Italian Rosato of 2003."
• ~ Luca Maroni, renowned Italian critic
• Due Bicchieri
• ~ Gambero Rosso
• 2004 Biferno Bianco DOC 'Gironia' - Sold Out
• Silver Medal
• ~ Long Beach Grand Cru Competition, 2005
• 2003 Molise Rosso DOC - Sold Out
• "Gold Medal" and "Best of Class"
• ~ Los Angeles County Fair Wine of the World Competition, May 2006
• View Wine Award
• "...here's a secret. Enrico di Giulio makes absolutely killer Montepulciano in Italy's Molise province. His 2003 Molise Rosso, from vineyards within spitting distance from the Adriatic, is lively and fresh. I've made it my go-to wine for summer barbecues." Wolfgang Weber - Critic's Picks
• ~ Wine and Spirits Magazine, June 2007
• 2003 Aglianico IGT 'Terre degli Osci' - Sold Out
• "This hearty Aglianico has a beautiful nose with aromas of ripe berry, black tea, molasses and spice. It’s an intriguing wine with dense black fruit, good personality and dimension. It tastes gritty and textured but ends with polished tannins."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, October 2008
• Gold Medal
• ~ Los Angeles County Fair Wine of the World Competition , May 2006
• 2003 Biferno Rosso DOC 'Gironia' - Sold Out
• Silver Medal
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008
• "A red unlike most others from southern Italy, this blend of Montepulciano and Aglianico is simply delicious, and a wonderful food wine. This vintage shows red fruits -- cherries and currants -- and fresh acidity that will make it pop with all sorts of dishes from olive-oil based pastas to grilled fowl and meats. Perfect for summer or winter because it is less heavy than most reds from the south of Italy, yet I wouldn't hesitate to cellar it for three to five years for additional complexity."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008
• "Outstanding"
• ~ Catherine Fallis, MS, CWP
• 2005 Falanghina del Molise DOC - Sold Out
• "Drying mineral tones are backed by pear, Golden Delicious apple and a touch of citrus. The wine has a thick, syrupy consistency and nice complexity with lingering notes of pineapple fruit in the mouth."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, October 2008
• Chairman's Award (Unanimous Gold)
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition, 2007
• "Simply the best white wine from the region [Molise]"
• ~ Gambero Rosso Guida - 2007
• "One of the most prolific white grapes of southern Italy, Falanghina nevertheless produces wines of true character and quality, especially when they exhibit the level of minerality combined with ripe stone fruits that this vintage from Borgo di Colloredo delivers. Round and full on the palate, with hints of honey, peach, apricot and minerals, this is a Falanghina to be paired with roast chicken or pork."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• 2006 Falanghina del Molise DOC - Sold Out
• Gold Medal
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008
• Hot Pick! "Falanghina from Campania is refreshing, with lemon and peach notes and often a complex and intriguing aroma of crushed mint leaves. This version, from nearby Molise on the Adriatic coast, is beautifully expressive of the varietal, offering a nose of daisies, hay bale, honey, mineral, and mint. On the palate, it is round and creamy - heavier than Campanian versions - with peach, lemon-cream, and almond notes. Oak-free, it has balanced acidity and is pithy and peachy on the finish."
• ~ Sommelier Journal, May 2009
• 2007 Falanghina del Molise DOC - Sold Out
• RECOMMENDED. "Medium to full intensity on the nose. Stone fruit and perfume. Juicy, succulent depth of fruit, steady acidity and long."
• ~ Decanter Magazine, January 2009
• 2001 Biferno Rosso DOC 'Gironia' - Sold Out
• "This blend of Montepulciano and Aglianico offers deep notes of resin, spice, plum, black fruit, cherry and root beer. The wine has a slightly raw quality with nervous tannins that are characteristic of both grape varieties but many years in the bottle have softened them."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, October 2008
• Double-Gold Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, June 2007

Cascina Adelaide

• 2004 Barolo DOCG Fossati
• "This bold wine is dark in color and concentration and offers layers of ripe cherry, blackberry and loads of mineral tones such as graphite and black slate. It's one of the darkest Barolos of the vintage and it ends with thick, drying tannins and crisp acidity. Let it age five years and drink with braised lamb chops."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, April 2009
• "Aromas of strawberry, flowers and perfumes. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of ripe fruit. The new wood is showing alot, but there's plenty of fruit to back it up. Best after 2011."
• ~ Wine Spectator, June 2008
• RECOMMENDED. "This offers up elegant and restrained notes of hot iron, mint and coffee, it seems a bit closed at the moment. In the mouth this is like a black flannel cape, broad with mass but covering who knows what. Slowly the wine gains aromatics, the ionized air after a rainstorm, a touch of wood, a whiff of cigarette smoke, more menthol and spice tones. In the mouth, the wine is as closed as on the nose with a rich feel and huge structure seemingly balanced by huge flesh that gives the wine a sweet profile. Slowly notes of intense red fruits, clean licorice and exotic sandalwood emerge in a very narrow focus vein of fruit that is sinewy and earthy. This is very young and powerful and will need a handful of years in the cellar before revealing its full potential."
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• "Very ripe for Barolo, Cascina Adelaide's '04 from the Fossati vineyard is a huge mouthful of wine. Everything is big, especially the impressive wall of tannin. The ripeness of the grapes, however, permits the fruit to show behind the tannin, and as with all of the Cascina Adelaide Barolos from this vintage there is a rustic, earthy motif of herbs, forest floor, truffles and spice. Very complex! All I want now is a big platter of veal osso buco!"
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• 2006 Barbera d'Alba DOC 'Le Mie Donne' - Sold Out
• RECOMMENDED. "Savory notes of roast pork and soft smoky mineral tones adding complexity to the sweet cherry fruit with a top note of green tobacco. Medium full bodied in the mouth and lovely with a fleshy feel, but neither sweet nor extracted. The acids here are good and allow the pure, bright red fruit notes of plum, wild strawberry and red apple to fully express themselves on the palate. The finish is nice and juicy with a touch more obvious acidity and excellent purity and focus. A very solid Barbera."
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• 2006 Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 'Vigna Preda' - Sold Out
• RECOMMENDED. "Very intense and aromatic with immediate sweet fruit, floral and plum jam tones that are gentle edged with vanilla. A bit spicy and with good depth. This is very elegant in the mouth with a soft almost delicate feel, but retains good weight and reasonable structure. The palate profile is dark and earthy with less obvious fruit than one typically finds with Barbera and the touch of wood spice adds to the slightly jammy blackberry fruit tones. A wine with good purity and intensity that finishes bright and sapid."
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• Silver Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008
• 2006 Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 'Amabilin' - Sold Out
• RECOMMENDED. "Toasty and caramelly on the nose with loads of sweet baking spice, cocoa, and coffee aromas. Oaky for sure, but with tons of sweet, jammy fruit underneath. This is big and dense in the mouth with an old vines feel to it. Chewy yet balanced with a lot of power for a very nearly full bodied Barbera. There are lovely herbal and citrus nuances to the solid core of red fruits here with a touch of cinnamon red hots on the mid-palate, but the wine feels a touch closed and seems to have more in reserve to offer. On the finish, there are lively notes of sour cherry and acids that verge on bracing but the feel is of a wine folded in on itself with a nice, lingering note of fruit tannin lengthening the short finish."
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• 2007 Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOC
• Gold and Best of Class
• ~ L.A. International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2009
• RECOMMENDED. "Youthful spicy tones of gooseberry to the dark, earthy fruit and blackberry notes. Very suave in the mouth with tannins that float under the plush fruit, kept fresh with nicely balanced acidity that gives good lift to the spicy herbal green tones and mineral notes embedded in the dark cherry fruit. The finish is clean if short with earthy and cherry pit notes. A fine exampleof Dolcetto with good depth and typicity."
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• 2003 Barolo DOCG 'Riserva per Elen' - Sold Out
• "Aromas of plum and blackberry, with hints of truffle, lead to a full-bodied palate. Shows sweet strawberry flavors and hints of vanilla, with velvety tannins and a long finish. Best after 2010."
• ~ Wine Spectator, October 2007
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• 2004 Barolo DOCG
• "This impressive base Barolo from the dynamic Cascina Adelaide deploys an aromatic entourage of red currant, cherry, anise, black chocolate, clove and powdered allspice. It's a pretty, luminous wine with a high level of concentration and density that offers a modern, plush feel. You can drink it now or wait another five years or so."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, April 2009
• RECOMMENDED. "Woodsy on the nose with strong balsamic and sottobosco notes. Not a fruit driven nose with deep flinty minerality. Sweetish and front-loaded in the mouth, then very linear and precise with fine balance between the polished tannins and cleansing acidity. The fruit is soft and subtle with emerging notes of wild cherry gentle accented by sottobosco notes and a vein of licorice that leads to a long finish with bright acids and nice notes of tea and woodsy roots. Fine base Barolo."
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• "Heady dark fruit aromas with hints of violet, graphite and rosemary. Lush yet restrained wild cherry flavors with smooth tannins. Finishes on a tobacco note. Ready now."
• ~ Wine News Magazine, October 2008
• "Intensely earthy on the nose, and exhibiting exotic dried fruit aromas, hints of licorice, and game, with good length on the palate. This is an evolved Barolo that will show well tonight but develop even more complex aromas of tar and leather over the next several years."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• "The 2004 Barolo is a floral, feminine wine that captures the essence of what makes this vintage so appealing. Medium in body, this Barolo reveals a soft, silky texture that frames a delicate core of perfumed red fruits. The wine can be enjoyed today or kept for at least a few additional years."
• ~ Wine Advocate, April 2009
• Chairman's Award (Unanimous Gold)
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2009
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009
• 2004 Barolo DOCG Cannubi
• "From a sleek, high-tech winery nestled under the town of Barolo and a few hundred yards from the Cannubi cru, this is a full, modern wine with wide appeal. Its opulence and richness are irresistible and so are the lingering notes of black fruit and cured meat. It has big, tart tannins and fresh acidity and needs more time. Drink after 2012."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, April 2009
• "Displays fabulous aromas of ripe plum, strawberry and freshly picked rose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long aftertaste of fresh fruit, light vanilla and cream."
• ~ Wine Spectator, June 2008
• RECOMMENDED. "Smoky and marked by woody spice this none-the-less has strong fresh nebbiolo fruit with herbal, arugula and anise notes rising above the iron rich soil and asphalt tones on the nose. Elegant and refined in the mouth with solid structure lending a bit of chewiness to the dark, dense fruit that recalls plums and dates. There is an intriguing dusty dry earthy, oily element to the palate that makes this a bit big barrel tasting, but there is good structural tension in the mouth. The bracing tannins come to the fore on the finish with crisp acids cleansing the mouth. This will really need some time for the big tannins to mellow. 2012-2024"
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• RECOMMENDED. "Good black cherry fruit and soft tannins."
• ~ Decanter Magazine, January 209
• "This is one of the more earthy Barolo's you are likely to find from the important Cannubi vineyard, one of the regions most famous scraps of land. Aromas of dried herbs and leather, with a hint of cigar box, dominate. The underlying fruit is black cherry, and there are hints of spice as a back note. With good viscosity and palate weight, and firm but sweet tannins, this vintage of Cascin Adelaide Cannubi can be consumed young."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• "The 2004 Barolo Cannubi is a sleek, stylish offering bursting with smoke, dark cherries, flowers, licorice and French oak. The wine reveals gorgeous length and a long, refined finish. The fruit retains a nice degree of freshness, and this plump, fruit-driven Barolo should continue to drink nicely for another decade or so."
• ~ Wine Advocate, April 2009
• Gold Medal
• ~ L.A. International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2009
• 2004 Barolo DOCG 'Riserva per Elen' - Sold Out
• "Preda is a difficult cru with white soils that rely on outstanding vintages (like 2004) for best results. Cascina Adelaide takes a bold approach with a darkly concetrated wine characterized by coffee, leather, espresso, vanilla, cherry and blackberry. It's supple with a powerful finish and is too young to drink now: try it after 2015."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, April 2009
• "Complex aromas of plum, cedar, coffee and light toasty oak follow through to a full body, with ripe fruit and a vanilla and milk chocolate aftertaste. Needs time to come together. Best after 2011."
• ~ Wine Spectator, June 2008
• RECOMMENDED. "The aromatics here are pure and expressive with classic liquory red fruits, a touch of brownie, well integrated oak and fine notes of warm drying cherries, slight medicinal/herbal tones and dark tea. This starts out big and deceptively soft, then the great acids pop out and balance the well managed but important tannins. In the mouth, this is a touch lighter than the Cannubi with more astringent notes and redder fruit that veers toward the lingonberry end of the spectrum, but is really pure with engaging cherry notes and incipient tones of mushroom and nori. Very giving on the finish which is long and layered with leather, herbal/tobacco top notes and excellent ripe Nebbiolo tannins adding length. A complete Barolo in need of only a few years to be at its best 2010-2020."
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• "A beautiful Barolo that brings everything to the table: gorgeous dark-fruited aromas, gripping structure and even now exceptional length in the mouth, which will be more evident as the years pass and the tannins subside. As with other Cascina Adelaide Barolo, there is a rustic aspect that should serve well when this wine is paired with roast game such as venison."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• "The estate’s 2004 Barolo Preda is a focused, sinewy wine. This medium-bodied Barolo shows good definition in its tobacco, red cherries, dried flowers and leather yet remains rather compact and unyielding. The slightly advancing aromas and flavors suggest this won’t be an especially long-lived Barolo."
• ~ Wine Advocate, April 2009
• Gold Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009
• 2001 Barolo DOCG 'Riserva per Elen' - Sold Out
• "Displays attractive aromas of porcini and ripe fruit. Full-bodied, with velvety yet chewy tannins. Long and very rich. Needs a little more time to come around, but this is very generous. From a selection of the best Nebbiolo grapes on this estate. Best after 2010."
• ~ Wine Spectator, October 2007
• "The 2001 Barolo Riserva Per Elen reveals layers of red cherries, spices and flowers in a layered, vibrant style. The 2001 offers lovely freshness, clarity and balance, with an accessible personality for this vintage."
• ~ Wine Advocate, April 2009
• 2003 Barolo DOCG - Sold Out
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• 2003 Barolo DOCG Cannubi - Sold Out
• "Displays aromas of blueberry and vanilla, with a hint of sandalwood. Full and soft, with lovely fruit and fine tannins. Needs to come together in the bottle. Concentrated. Best after 2010."
• ~ Wine Spectator, October 2007
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• 2005 Barolo 4 Vigne
• ~ Wine and Spirits Magazine
• 2006 Barolo DOCG Cannubi
• 93 Points
• ~ The Wine Spectator, December 2010
• 2005 Barolo DOCG Fossati
• 95 Points
• ~ The Wine Spectator
• 2000 Dolcetto d'Alba DOC - Sold Out
• "The best Dolcetto I have ever tasted."
• ~ Dan Berger Vintage Experiences
• "Highly Recommended"
• ~ Beverage Testing Institute, Tastings.com
• 2000 Barolo DOCG 'Riserva per Elen' - Sold Out
• "Aromas of very ripe fruit, with lots of oak and dried flowers. Full-bodied, round, and velvety, with a long, long finish. Maybe just a tad too much new wood, but an opulent wine nonetheless. "
• ~ WIne Spectator, December 2006
• Due Bicchieri Rossi (Finalist for Tre Bicchieri)
• ~ Gambero Rosso - 2007 Italian Wine Guide
• 2001 Dolcetto d'Alba DOC - Sold Out
• 2 Stars
• ~ Veronelli
• 2001 Barbera d'Alba DOC - Sold Out
• Gold Medal
• ~ Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition, 2004
• 2001 Langhe Rosso DOC 'Jula' - Sold Out
• Due Bicchieri
• ~ Gambero Rosso, 2004
• 1999 Barolo DOCG - Sold Out
• 4 Stars. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED "Classic Barolo aromas. Juicy and structured. Pure expression with judicious oak matching, balanced acid, well-extracted tannins and long. Drink 2-8 years."
• ~ Decanter Magazine
• 1999 Barolo DOCG Cannubi - Sold Out
• Five Stars
• ~ Decanter Magazine
• Due Bicchieri
• ~ Gambero Rosso
• "Chairman's Award" (Unanimous Gold)
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition, 2004
• 2002 Barbera d'Alba DOC - Sold Out
• "WINE OF THE WEEK! 2002 Cascina Adelaide Barbera d'Alba, Piemonte: Classy aroma of dried herbs and fresh and dried cherries. Firm tannins, but silky texture with explosive, juicy fruit. A terrific wine for now or aging a few years."
• ~ Dan Berger, October 2005
• 2002 Langhe Nebbiolo DOC - Sold Out
• "Gold Medal" and "Best of Class" and "Chairman's Award"
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition, May 2005
• Due Bicchieri. "Magnificently drinkable."
• ~ Gambero Rosso, 2005
• Bronze Medal
• ~ L.A. County Fair Limited Production Wine Competition, 2006
• 2000 Barolo DOCG - Sold Out
• Gold Medal
• ~ Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition, July 2005
• 2000 Barolo DOCG Cannubi - Sold Out
• "Gold Medal" and "Best of Class"
• ~ L.A. County Fair Wine Competition - 2005
• "Three Stars" (Highest Rating) and "90 Points"
• ~ Veronelli
• "Due Bicchieri Rossi" (2 red glasses in the final for 3 glasses)
• ~ Gambero Rosso
• "Golden Glass"
• ~ Slow Food Italy – Gambero Rosso
• 2000 Barolo DOCG 'Riserva per Elen' - Sold Out
• "Gold Medal" and "Best of Class"
• ~ Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition, 2004
• Due Bicchieri
• ~ Gambero Rosso
• 3 stars and 91 Points. "One of the best wines of the year."
• ~ Veronelli
• 2003 Dolcetto d'Alba DOC - Sold Out
• "Gold Medal" and "Best of Class"
• ~ L.A. County Fair Wine Competition, 2005
• 2001 Barolo DOCG 'Riserva per Elen' - Sold Out
• "Wonderful aromas of strawberry, light oak, and milk chocolate. Full-bodied, with lots of ripe fruit and round tannins. Long, with a slightly smoky aftertaste. Best after 2007."
• ~ Wine Spectator, December 2006
• DOUBLE-GOLD Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, June 2007
• Silver Medal Award
• ~ L.A. County Fair Limited Production Wine Competition, 2006
• 2004 Barbera d'Alba DOC 'Le Mie Donne' - Sold Out
• "Le Mie Donne has a complex nose of smoked meat, musky fruit and earthiness. Although they carry through to the palate, they come in a less intense form, and the finish is short to medium. Could have used a little more concentration, but a pleasant complex wine."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, December 2007
• "A Barbera that never went into oak barrels, it has a stunning blueberry and pomegranate aroma, and a tart, yet silky texture. From Sergio Molino, one of Italy's greatest young winemakers." "Exceptional"
• ~ Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences
• 2003 Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 'Amabilin' - Sold Out
• "Lots of chocolate, blackberry, and vanilla. Full-bodied, and very rich, with loads of fruit on the finish. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, December 2006
• 2004 Langhe Nebbiolo DOC - Sold Out
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2007
• 2001 Barolo DOCG - Sold Out
• Due Bicchieri
• ~ Gambero Rosso Guida
• Silver Medal Award
• ~ L.A. County Fair Limited Production Wine Competition , 2006
• 2001 Barolo DOCG Cannubi - Sold Out
• Due Bicchieri
• ~ Gambero Rosso Guida
• Silver Medal Award
• ~ L.A. County Fair Limited Production Wine Competition, 2006
• 2005 Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOC - Sold Out
• "Plump, with rich grapey aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with dense sweet fruit."
• ~ Wine Spectator, December 2006
• 2005 Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 'Vigna Preda' - Sold Out
• "Cascina Adelaide’s 2005 Barolo 4 Vigne is a pretty, mid-weight offering. Flowers, sweet spices, herbs and red fruits are some of the nuances that emerge from this feminine Barolo. Hints of tobacco, licorice and leather linger on the long finish. The 4 Vigne is approachable today and should continue to drink nicely for a number of years although readers who want to enjoy this wine today should give it 30 minutes or so of air to allow some of the rough edges to soften. The 4 Vigne shows lovely balance and harmony in the small-scaled style of the vintage."
• ~ Wine Advocate, April 2009
• 2005 Langhe Nebbiolo DOC - Sold Out
• RECOMMENDED! "Best Barolo for the Money" "Yes, many Barolos are structured to age for years in order to soften the aggressive tannins, but as with many things in life, it's hard to wait. Though the tannins are firm, they do allow for a lot of fruit to appear early on. The black cherrry, violet, subtle raspberry and leather are not diminished nor obliterated by heavy handed tannins in this wine...This is a wine which can be opened and drunk and doesn't require rich sauces either. Though it will benefit from air time, pop the cork and enjoy the refinement and this slightly understated 100 percent nebbiolo will make you crave a wild boar ragu, or a spinach and ricotta calzone with an acidic marinara sauce."
• ~ Michael Cervin, IntoWine Featured Wine Writer
• RECOMMENDED. "A bit fumy at first with an edge of light toast which are quickly replaced with notes or fresh white flowers and a touch of woodsy angelica root. There are competing notes of melon ring, wood spice and brush fire that add complexity. This is pretty big and powerful for a straight Nebbiolo with cutting acidity and round, ripe tannins that frame the very fine red fruits. Lurking spicy soil tones add depth. This has lovely freshness in the mouth with a touch of dandelion balancing the chewy fruit. The finish is long and dense with the house trademark bright sapidity."
• ~ Gregory Dal Piaz, Snooth Talk
• "An elegant wine, brimming with bright cherry, anise and spice, supported by firm tannins. The tannins hide much of the richness of the fruit at this stage, but will recede over the next three to five years and the wine will show more flesh, with aromas of leather and tar that are typical of Nebbiolo."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• 2004 Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 'Vigna Preda' - Sold Out
• "A big, rich, modernist effort; a nose of harness leather, candied rose and dark fruit. Nothing shy and retiring about this wine, it is big, hefty and full flavored."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, December 2007
• Bronze Medal Award
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2007
• 2004 Barbera d'Alba DOC Superiore 'Amabilin' - Sold Out
• 2 Bicchieri Rossi (Finalist for 3 Bicchieri)
• ~ Gambero Rosso - 2007 Italian Wine Guide

Cornarea

• 2001 Tarasco - Sold Out
• Silver Medal
• ~ Los Angeles County Fair Limted Production Wine Competition, 2006
• Golden Glass Award
• ~ Slow Food Italy – Gambero Rosso
• 1999 Tarasco - Sold Out
• "This dessert-style arneis is a textural pleasure, silky flavors of pear, with velvet rich honey and dried fruits in the finish. It has a slight passito character, best with savory almond cookies or hazelnut biscotti."
• ~ Wine and Spirits Magazine, December 2004
• 2004 Roero Arneis DOC - Sold Out
• "This arneis is as rich in texture as a New World chardonnay, with zestier spice...lush flavors of pineapple and lemon curd...deeply flavorful."
• ~ Wine and Spirits Magazine, December 2004
• Due Bicchieri
• ~ Gambero Rosso
• 2003 Tarasco - Sold Out
• RECOMMENDED. "Our Pick."
• ~ Patterson's Tasting Panel Magazine, January 2009
• 2005 Tarasco - Sold Out
• Gold and Best of Class
• ~ L.A. International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2009
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009
• 2006 Roero Arneis DOCG - Sold Out
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2007
• 4 Stars. "Excellent: full bodied, fruity (apple, honey, passion fruit). Nearly dry, crisp, and medium long on the finish."
• ~ Restaurant Wine Magazine, Issue #125
• 2007 Roero Arneis DOCG - Sold Out
• "Displays sliced apple, peach and passion fruit on the nose. Full-bodied, with plenty of fruit and bright acidity. Long and flavorful. A serious Arneis. Drink now."
• ~ WIne Spectator, December 2008
• "Should you be a Chardonnay lover but be in the mood for something slightly different, yet with the weight and substance of Chardonnay, Cornarea's Arneis could be the clever option. It shows notes of white flower and honey on the nose, but is dry and mineral-driven on the palate, with a richness in mid-palate that is subtle and beguiling, leading to a clean, crisp finish that bodes well for its usefulness with fish and other savory seafoods. Extremely complex in a sneaky sort of way."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• 2008 Roero Arneis DOCG - Sold Out
• Silver Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009

D'Ancona

• 2004 Passito di Pantelleria 'Cimillya'
• RECOMMENDED. "Beneath the radar, but well worth seeking out."
• ~ Patterson's Tasting Panel Magazine, January 2009
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2008

Ferragu

• 2005 Valpolicella Superiore DOC - Sold Out
• "A round and silky red, with lots of clean, spicy raisin and vanilla character. Medium-to-full-bodied, with a tasty finish of fruit and vanilla. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, 2009
• "Double-Gold" and "Best Wine"
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, June 2008
• Chairman's Award (Unanimous Gold)
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition, 2008
• 2004 Valpolicella Superiore DOC - Sold Out
• "As Valpolicella goes, this is one of the silkiest I've ever tasted. It shows the black cherry flavor characteristic of the Corvina grape, but with more depth than is typical (until you get to the Amarone wines made from the same grape) and finesse that is startling for Valpolicella."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• 2006 Valpolicella Superiore DOC - Sold Out
• Bronze Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2009
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009

La Badia

• 2006 Moscato d'Asti DOCG 'Badis' - Sold Out
• Gold Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, June 2008
• Gold Medal
• ~ Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, April 2008
• 2 1/2 Stars (Highest Award Given) "La Badia's prestige Badis bottling has fresh fruit aromas of guava, apricot and white peach with rose petal and hint of green apple. Vibrant, full palate layered with ripe pear, floral middle and mineral twang."
• ~ San Francisco Chronicle, May 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008

La Tordera

• Cuvee di Gabry Rosato Spumante
• Silver Medal
• ~ L.A. International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2009
• Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze
• "Although this is a mineral-driven wine with less fruit intensity overall, La Tordera’s Cartizze achieves beautiful balance and harmony. It has great intensity in the mouth thanks to its soft creamy froth and is packed tight with fruit flavors that ride long over the wine’s persistent finish."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, August 2008
• "A creamy, voluptuous sparkler, this delivers sweet, peach fragrances with background notes of chopped basil, mango, and kiwi. Pair it with smoked salmon canapes."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, December 2007
• "Displays pear and table grape aromas and flavors, with floral and creamy notes. There's medium fizz and a good, fruity finish. Balanced. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, 2009
• Prosecco Extra Dry 'Alne'
• "There’s a lot going on in the glass starting with lively perlage in the form of small, persistent bubbling. Also very enjoyable are the aromas, which recall white fruit, chopped sweet basil, almond blossom and soapy floral tones. The wine ends on a sweet note with mature pear flavors."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, December 2007
• "A clean Prosecco, with a medium froth, carrying mixed citrus fruits and creamy mineral."
• ~ Wine Spectator, 2009
• "Double-Gold" and "Sweepstakes Winner" and "Best Sparkling Wine of the Competition"
• ~ Los Angeles County Fair Wine of the World Competition, May 2006
• "Gold Medal" and "Best of Class" and "Platinum Award"
• ~ Los Angeles County Wines of the World Competition
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2007
• Medaglia di Bronzo (Bronze Medal)
• ~ Vinitaly 2006, XIV Concorso Enologico Internazione
• View Wine Award
• Prosecco di Valdobbiadene DOC 'Brut'
• "This Brut is noticeably sweet with deep floral tones, backed by fragrant beeswax, honey, and peach. It has a fatter, thicker feel in the mouth with very good intensity of flavors and a lively, refreshing finish."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, December 2007
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition, 2009
• Gold Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ L.A. County Fair Limited Production Wine Competition, 2006
• RECOMMENDED. "Hot Pick" "An elegant sparkler with crisp green-apple flavors and white-flower aromas."
• ~ Bon Appetit Magazine, June 2008
• RECOMMENDED. "Proseccos That Sparkle" "Made from 100% Prosecco, this wine has lovely fresh fruit, with more depth than many others."
• ~ Decanter Magazine, Italy 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2009

Moziese

• 2007 Grillo IGT Sicilia - Sold Out
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, June 2008
• 2006 Nero d'Avola IGT Sicilia - Sold Out
• "It's easy to see why this voluptuous Nero d'Avola claimed gold medals last year at both the San Francisco and Los Angeles International wine competitions. There's just a whole lot of stuff going on! Lovely aromas of blackberry, plum and spice, with firm acidity and a floral perfume that brings to mind fresh violets. It's exotic and delicious, somewhat rustic, and a tremendous value at the price."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• Double Gold Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2008
• Bronze Medal
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008

Savignola Paolina

• 2005 Chianti Classico - Sold Out
• "A subtle, medium-bodied red, with well-defined black currant bush, rosemary, lavender and mineral character. Finely textured, with a good layer of fruit and mineral and a well-balanced finish. Very silky. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, October 2007
• 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva
• "Aromas of plum and black cherry, with a light chocolate tinge to the mineral notes, follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with a silky texture and a delicious finish of chocolate and fruit. Very drinkable. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, October 2008
• 2006 Chianti Classico - Sold Out
• "Aromas of ripe berries, with hints of flowers and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and fine tannins. Finishes fresh and clean. Slightly austere, but pretty. Drink now. 2,500 cases made."
• ~ Wine Spectator, October 2008
• Chairman's Award (Unanimous Gold)
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2009
• Silver Medal
• ~ L.A. International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2009
• 2006 Il Granaio
• "Ripe blueberry and strawberry aromas follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Polished and balanced. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best after 2010." 92 Points
• ~ Wine Spectator, October 2008

St. Pauls

• 2006 Lagrein Dunkel DOC Exclusiv 'Gries'
• Silver Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008
• 2006 Sauvignon 'Passion'
• "Sauvignon from Italy is a rare sighting in the U.S., except in a few high-end Italian restaurants. It's not that they aren't good, but generally importers focus on Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige and Friuli, the two areas most accomplished with Sauvignon. So this importer gets kudos for daring to market a Sauvignon from Alto Adige, which is a very good example of the style and quality that's possible in this part of the world. The nose is intensely floral and the palate is dominated by luscious, ripe stone fruits, buttressed by fresh acidity. An absolutely delicious Sauvignon and a tremendous example of what Italy can do with this grape variety."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• 2007 Pinot Grigio 'Alto Adige'
• "Apple, flowers, sliced pear and cream aromas follow through to a full body, with pear tart and sliced apple flavors, followed by a medium finish. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, 2009
• Highly Recommended. "Cantina St. Pauls Pinot Grigio stands out as a sterling example of the promise the grape holds, when the right conditions are met. This straw-yellow colored wine is full-bodied and rich. Broad on the palate, it shows notes of honey as well as a slight nutty edge."
• ~ Wine Access Monthly, 2009
• 2007 Pinot Bianco DOC Exclusiv 'Ploetzner'
• "Offers lots of subtle tropical fruit, with banana, mango and papaya. Full-bodied, with plenty of fruit and a crisp, lemony finish. A rich Pinot Bianco. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, 2009
• "Platinum Award" and "Best of Class" and "Gold Medal"
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008
• 2007 Pinot Grigio Exclusiv 'Egg Leiten' - Sold Out
• "Medium- to full-bodied, with apple, lightly spicy honey and clean mineral character. Silky, with a crisp, spicy finish. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, 2009
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco Interantional Wine Competition, 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008
• 2007 Gewurztraminer Exclusiv St. Justina
• Chairman's Award (Unanimous Gold)
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2009
• 2006 Pinot Grigio Exclusiv 'Egg Leiten' - Sold Out
• "There's lovely aromas of peach and lemon on the nose. Medium-bodied, with fresh acidity and a simple finish. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, November 2007
• Due Bicchieri (Finalist for "Tre Bicchieri") "One of the winery's calling cards. Characterized by rich aromas of Sambuca and Pear Williams, full and harmonious in the mouth, with a long and dynamic finish"
• ~ Gambero Rosso, 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, June 2007
• Bronze Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• 4+ Stars. "Excellent wine: Full bodied, round, and rich in flavor, with a medium long finish, tasting of pear, almond, lemon peel, and roasted nut."
• ~ Restaurant Wine Magazine, Issue #125
• 2001 Lagrein Dunkel DOC Exclusiv 'Gries' - Sold Out
• Due Bicchieri. "Intense on the nose and fresh on the palate, with good density and continuity."
• ~ Gambero Rosso
• 2002 Pinot Bianco DOC Exclusiv 'Ploetzner' - Sold Out
• Due Bicchieri Rossi
• ~ Gambero Rosso
• 2003 Lagrein Dunkel DOC Exclusiv 'Gries' - Sold Out
• Silver Medal
• ~ Slow Food Italy – Gambero Rosso
• 2004 Pinot Grigio Exclusiv 'Egg Leiten' - Sold Out
• Silver Medal
• ~ Los Angeles County Fair Wine of the World Competition, May 2006
• Silver Medal
• ~ Slow Food Italy – Gambero Rosso
• 2005 Pinot Grigio Exclusiv 'Egg Leiten' - Sold Out
• Bronze Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2007
• 2006 Gewurztraminer Exclusiv St. Justina
• "Complex aromas of pineapple skin, peach and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with good acidity and a medium finish. Drink now."
• ~ Wine Spectator, November 2007
• Gold Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, June 2007
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• Exceptional! "An aroma of juniper and rose oil, huge spiced lichee, and a dry entry. One of the finest wines of its type I have ever tasted."
• ~ Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, November 2007
• 5 Stars. "Excellent wine: Not quite dry, but extremely aromatic and distinct; a full bodied wine with litchi nut, rose petal, lime, pear, and apple aromas/flavors."
• ~ Restaurant Wine Magazine, Issue #125
• "Well balanced and dry, this Gewurztraminer is that rare combination of delicacy and intensity. The nose is all about fragrant rose petals, honey and spice, yet on the palate the wine is dry as a bone, firm and expressive, with good, clean acidity on the finish and a strong hint of minerals. Extremely complex and satisfying."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• Bronze Medal
• ~ Los Angeles International Wine Competiton, 2008

Valle dell'Asso

• 2006 Galatina Negramaro DOC - Sold Out
• "Ripe fruit tones and layers of spice (clove, cinnamon and black pepper) fold seamlessly together as one. The wine represents a hardy blend of Negroamaro and Montepulciano and offers the solid structure and firmness that you should expect from these two masculine indigenous grapes."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, March 2009
• 2003 Piromafo IGT Salento - Sold Out
• "Thick oaky tones of spice, vanilla and toast emerge from the nose of this well-made Negroamaro and underscore the wine’s fruity essence. The wine has a slightly aged quality thanks to its polished tannins."
• ~ Wine Enthusiast, November 2008
• HOT PICKS! "This Pugliese winery uses an owl as its logo, with a nod to the region of Galatina and the Greek goddess Athena. The Piromafo, a 100% Negramaro lavishly aged in large, neutral oak barrels, is its star, medium-bodied and lightly spicy, with a fine minerality to the finish. As with all of Valle dell'Asso's wines, it is culled from organically grown, dry-farmed vineyards. The 2005 is not yet available; until it is, scoop up the nearly-as-good 2003.
• ~ Sommelier Journal, August 2008
• Silver Medal
• ~ Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
• RECOMMENDED. "Hot Pick" "This Pugliese winery uses and owl as its logo, with a nod to the region of Galatina and the Greek goddess Athena. The Piromafo, a 100% Negramaro lavishly aged in large, neutral oak barrels, is its star - medium-bodied and lightly spicy, with a fine minerality to the finish. As with all of Valle dell'Asso's wines, it is culled from organically grown, dry-farmed vineyards. Scoop it up."
• ~ David Furer, CWE, Wine Writer and Lecturer
• "This is a peculiar style of wine that to me is an acquired taste. Those who've made the leap love the earthiness and dark-fruited aromas. The Piromafo also shows hints of dried herbs and licorice, and overall good balance for a wine from the hot 2003 vintage."
• ~ Robert Whitley, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2008
• 2001 Piromafo IGT Salento - Sold Out
• 5 Glasses (Highest Rating)
• ~ Guida ai Vini di Puglia e Basilicata, 2006
• Double-Gold Medal
• ~ San Francisco International Wine Competition, June 2007
• Silver Medal
• ~ L.A. County Fair Limited Production Wine Competition, 2006