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Antica Tindari - Inzolia, "Yndaris", 2007
Inzolia is one of Sicily’s wonderfully versatile white wines. Often used as a blending grape, particularly in both dry and sweet Marsalas, it is becoming increasingly popular as a table wine, and, when well made, is both perfumed and well-structured. Antica Tindari’s vineyard benefits from the ...
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Antica Tindari - Kantico Passito Rosa, 2005 (500 ml.)
A gorgeous indulgence. Kantico 2005 is a “passito” wine meaning that it is made from semi-dried grapes so the moisture in the grapes evaporates leaving an elevated concentration of sugar to produce its unique sweetness. Intense and romantic. Honey and roses in the nose; figs, melon, hazelnut, che...
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Antica Tindari - Nero d'Avola, Nigrae, 2004
A unique red wine, sourced by the freshness of the soil and the climatic excursions of the Patti gulf. Dark ruby red color. Classic bouquet of red fruits and a hint of vanilla & spices. Full bodied flavors round out the palate followed by soft, velvety tannins. Temperature controlled stainle...
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Antica Tindari - Nero d’Avola, "Yndaris", 2006
This is an intense red that expresses the typical characteristics of the region of Sicily. Dark ruby red color with clean fragrances of red fruits, distinctive of the Nero d’Avola grape, one of Sicily’s ancient noble grape varieties. It takes center stage on the palate with full and elegant fla...
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Antica Tindari, Syrah, "Yndaris", 2004
Very food-friendly wine. Blackberry and spice bouquet. A chewy red with plum, licorice and chocolate; its minerality and earth add restraint and keep it from being “too much” in the mouth. Extremely satisfying finish. Opulent ruby color. Drinking Yndaris’ Syrah makes it easy to see why this grape...
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Bricco Rivoira, Barbera d’Asti, "La Volp", 2001
The vineyard is in the Tinella appellation, considered one of the two outstanding areas for Barbera. There are two small adjacent vineyards each of approximately ¾ acre at an elevation of 200-250 meters. One vineyard was planted in 1994 and has a southern exposure; the other was planted over 6...
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Bricco Rivoira, Barbera d’Asti, "Masna", 2005
The vineyard is in the Tinella appellation, considered one of the two outstanding areas for Barbera. The name Masná (which means child in the Piemontese dialect) is to signify that this is a young wine and therefore very approachable. Bright ruby red color with the aromas of honey, almonds, ch...
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Bricco Rivoira, Cortese, "La Biondina", 2006
The name La Biondina (which means little blond in the Piemontese dialect) is in honor of owner Gianni Fassio’s mother, a classy blond. Pale yellow color with green highlights. Intense and fruity fragrance with the aromas of green apple and banana. Smooth flavor with good acid balance and the subt...
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Ca'Lustra, Cabernet, 2005
Bright ruby red color. Clean, pleasing aromas of black cherry & currant followed by green peppers, plums and a hint of chocolate. Full bodied and intense flavors round out the palate with a long finish of plum & black cherry. Serve with braised rabbit, chicken dishes and game.
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Corte Pavone, Brunello di Montalcino, 2003
Deep ruby red color with garnet reflections, and a complex bouquet of soft fruits, spices and cacao. It is elegant on the palate with delicate acidity, hints of mixed dried fruits, ripe tannins, & a succulent finish with a hint of spice. Serve with game, venison, red meat dishes, mature cheese,...
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