https://www.brettswines.com/producer-profiles daily 0.75 2026-01-13 https://www.brettswines.com/producer-profiles/the-enduring-legacy-of-aldo-conterno-as-a-new-generation-takes-the-reins monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1768172117525-DY8W12TTUMBFZBCYYVVU/Franco.jpg Producer Profiles - Aldo Conterno: The New Generation of an Enduring Legacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1768172116468-RQC4FW5I3Z8OWTIMW68Y/Giacomo.jpg Producer Profiles - Aldo Conterno: The New Generation of an Enduring Legacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1768087703842-5TA0IK58ZKJ49ZCGLID5/Aldo+Conterno+US+Army Producer Profiles - Aldo Conterno: The New Generation of an Enduring Legacy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/3f30aad5-ef48-4b67-ae46-0460e31fea4a/Aldo+Conterno+Wines Producer Profiles - Aldo Conterno: The New Generation of an Enduring Legacy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/e674a680-392f-4408-a9c0-a8a45a7133d0/Alessandro+Conterno Producer Profiles - Aldo Conterno: The New Generation of an Enduring Legacy - The newest generation, Alessandro Conterno, is now fully engaged. Raised in Monforte d’Alba, he was put to work in the vineyards from a young age—pruning, harvesting, and learning English from his grandfather, Aldo. This commitment led him to study oenology at the University of Turin, culminating in a research thesis on the phenolics within the Nebbiolo variety. He joined the winery full-time in November 2020. During the height of the COVID years, he focused heavily on viticulture, applying his lessons and learning further from his uncles. As travel resumed, he shifted his focus to hospitality, learning how to articulate the identity of each wine and single vineyard—a detail we discussed at length during our interview. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1768173086454-RJDK6B142XLXE7FH9TNN/Granbussia+Cage.jpg Producer Profiles - Aldo Conterno: The New Generation of an Enduring Legacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1768173083449-1RSPW1C8MZGNZM2KG5LV/Cellar+Wall.jpg Producer Profiles - Aldo Conterno: The New Generation of an Enduring Legacy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1768264814594-8R0WPTWDE8Z7I4XC8026/Old+Large+Format.jpg Producer Profiles - Aldo Conterno: The New Generation of an Enduring Legacy https://www.brettswines.com/producer-profiles/zephyr-massey-dacta monthly 0.5 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1760128839776-EFP5QAESVZ6SBCJR06IH/Ben+Pruning+-+edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1760128839496-8S0RD25N2G7FG3YY1IOV/Ben+trellising+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1760128840893-NAAHIBHM7W71XKUU10HR/Cover+Crops+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/d20a26d0-3c3a-412d-ad93-3b392b444ec8/Ben+in+Amphora+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough For the first ten years, the wines were made at a custom crush facility. It wasn't until 2016 that Ben was able to buy a winery of his own. He has since paid it forward with his project, ‘The Coterie’—the winery where he now crafts his wines. Here, up-and-coming winemakers can rent space, and he also produces private client wines. The Coterie is also part of the Appellation Marlborough Wine organization, a group established to guarantee origin, authenticity, and environmental stewardship, ensuring the future of Marlborough is defined by quality, not just commodity Sauvignon Blanc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1dfcbbb9-7247-4655-b3a8-0b67e4d204ba/Cheers+Ben+-+edited.png Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/07eac343-f61c-4cda-bbb7-072fa5c09d8e/Glover+Family Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/f7779fe6-fccd-4d88-b454-760a553fdc4f/Ben+on+tractor+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough - Massey Dacta Massey Dacta is their vibrant, classic Sauvignon Blanc, named after the iconic red Massey Ferguson tractors. The name has a charming origin: when Ben was three, he couldn't pronounce "tractor," calling them "dactas" instead. This wine, sourced from their two conventional vineyards, is all about freshness, fun, and juicy fruit. It evokes a sense of nostalgia for a childhood spent on a farm, where you’d leave the house after breakfast and not return until called in for supper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/6fc92afb-584b-4b7d-99d0-33162df380ee/Zephyr+vineyard+with+logo.jpg Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough - Zephyr Zephyr represents the estate wines, crafted from the original, organically farmed home block. While Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are the main varieties we see in the U.S., they also produce Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay. The name Zephyr is inspired by the god of the west wind, which Ben describes as their ‘best-kept secret.’ The cooling winds from the south moderate the entire valley floor especially our subregion. Without them, he explains, Dillons Point would have a climate more like Phoenix. The abundant sunlight provides ripeness, but it's the wind that preserves the crucial acidity through keeping the Fahrenheit under 85. Wines under the Zephyr label are precise and pure, showcasing a perfect balance of fruit, acidity, and the savory character their vineyard is known for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/2ddd60de-4a21-47b7-8e99-a66c6fed649e/River+view.jpg Producer Profiles - Zephyr & Massey Dacta: A Family's Journey in Marlborough The Glover property is composed of two home vineyards, each about 75 acres. The original block, planted in '88, boarders the Opaoa River, 3 miles from the confluence, which lends a beautiful, savory saline quality to the wines. They are located in the Dillons Point subregion of Marlborough, which is essentially ‘river delta’ country where the Wairau and Opaoa Rivers meets the Pacific Ocean. Over centuries, the Wairau has flooded and receded, leaving the area with fertile alluvial soil—a stark contrast to the gravel-based soils found in much of the region. This means the soils are fertile, providing a perfect sense of place with their signature structural balance, matching savory notes with the restrained tropical character typical of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. https://www.brettswines.com/producer-profiles/salcheto monthly 0.5 2025-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1757807992085-WJDG65FPRK5QBD8PM893/Streets+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1757807653173-NUT2EOVXSELEWWVAPD5T/Montalcino+on+Hill+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1757807660029-9EQYM306BCUMUWPC0STE/View+from+Montalcino+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1757807991729-R8944020QT1SHOVRDUKC/MOnte+View+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/de9225db-9e31-4d57-8cc1-7d66c92314f3/Organic+Farming+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land - Viticulture and Winemaking at Salcheto Salcheto's commitment to quality and sustainability begins in the vineyards. The estate is comprised of over 60 hectares of organically farmed grapes, with a philosophy inspired by biodynamic practices. Michele and his team work to avoid soil compaction and follow the moon cycles for planting and pruning, focusing on a deep connection to the land that is tangible in the final product. While their initial vineyards were located in the valley immediately surrounding the winery, they have since expanded into the Abbadia district to add complexity to their wines with a bit more sand in the soil composition. The winemaking process itself is a meticulous fusion of tradition and technology. All of Salcheto’s wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts. Depending on the wine they use both stainless steel and large wooden vats for fermentation and age the wines in a combination of stainless steel, large Slavonian oak barrels, and some smaller French oak tonneaux. This is often followed by bottle aging at the property as well. The most powerful and age-worthy wine in the portfolio is the Salco cru, which is produced from the estate’s oldest vineyard and is aged for two years in wood and up to four years in the bottle before release. An interesting point of difference is Salcheto's Riserva, which is made using the "Governo Toscano" method. This technique involves slightly over-ripening some of the grapes and allowing them to wither before adding them to the fermentation, a process that creates a more concentrated and structured wine with smoother tannins. This approach demonstrates a willingness to experiment with historical techniques to achieve a desired modern style. Salcheto's pursuit of a pure expression of the fruit is perhaps best highlighted by their Obvius line of wines. These wines are crafted with "grapes only" in stainless steel without any outside influences. This non-interventionist style is made possible by the winery's high-tech cellar, which uses a proprietary CO2 recycling system to prevent oxygenation during fermentation, a technical detail that is key to making pure wines without the need for sulfur. They also do not use fining agents and use a light, three-micron filtration to remove unwanted solids before bottling. This delicate balance of high-tech intervention and minimal chemical input is a clear example of how Salcheto is redefining the boundaries of traditional winemaking. Michele’s newest innovation may be my favorite. He recently started producing a boxed wine named the Fiasco! In the ultimate pursuit of sustainability removing glass altogether from the equation significantly reduces the carbon footprint of a wine. However instead of putting a ‘lesser’ wine into his boxes like the historical box wine market may suggest, he put in a wine of the same quality as his Vino Nobile. The idea is that if you are going to drink great wine often, then it should be as sustainable choice as possible. Due to packaging it must be labeled as a Toscana IGT however and not Vino Nobile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1757873966075-5BNQZDN8GK4CE0PZEQV3/Big+Barrels+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1757873967208-SLRIRWNEOH4ZIPZ2B6NI/Michele+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1757874090837-I92MH9FKVKZZBEBWOS1Y/Salcheto-Organic-Winery-Montepulciano.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/5259cfe1-6362-4c01-a549-df487aaa7aee/View+Down+Valley+-+Instagram.jpg Producer Profiles - Salcheto: A Modern Vision for a Noble Land - Montepulciano: The Land of Elegant Sangiovese The Montepulciano region is a true mosaic of terroir, and its distinct character is a crucial part of Salcheto's story. While located in southern Tuscany, its climate is more continental than its neighbors. The region’s proximity to the Apennine Mountains provides cooling currents that create a significant diurnal temperature swing, allowing grapes to develop sugar during the day and preserve a vibrant acidity at night. This delicate balance is a key differentiator from the sun-drenched, warmer climate of Montalcino or the more rustic, galestro-dominated soils of Chianti Classico. As Michele puts it, the Sangiovese from Montepulciano's clay soils and sandy clays is more elegant and fresh, a style he personally compares to a Nebbiolo or Pinot Noir. It focuses on minerality and depth over a forceful, bold character. The profound geological history of Montepulciano is fascinating, the region’s soils are a complex mix of ancient marine and fluvial-lacustrine sands and clays from Pliocene and Pleistocene origins. This is a crucial distinction, as these soil types directly influence the resulting wine's profile. Pliocene soils—composed of thin, mineral-rich marine sands and clays—tend to produce wines with greater concentration, a deep color, marked tannic structure, and floral notes in addition to red fruits. In contrast, the deeper, more siliceous sands and clays of Pleistocene soils, formed by ancient rivers and lakes, yield a less concentrated wine with "smoother," silky tannins and a greater emphasis on ripe red fruit, citrus, and spice. This incredible diversity, which also includes pockets of clay, limestone, and silt , creates a unique, nuanced expression of Sangiovese that sets it apart from its neighbors. https://www.brettswines.com/producer-profiles/marc-gagnon monthly 0.5 2025-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1756658160733-HLBA1E2OJDUM152XJZ1Y/Pool+and+Loungers+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Marc Gagnon: A Winemaker's Tribute to Napa's Legendary Vineyards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1756658161507-QJ756A4XK4O6F98IFRAG/Pool+Loungers+view+better+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Marc Gagnon: A Winemaker's Tribute to Napa's Legendary Vineyards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1756658162509-DGH7U25AFMZ33J4SIWD3/Vineyard+view+from+Yount+leap+estate+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Marc Gagnon: A Winemaker's Tribute to Napa's Legendary Vineyards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/7ece8aa7-2c17-4124-b614-c8f11cb1f10e/Marc+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Marc Gagnon: A Winemaker's Tribute to Napa's Legendary Vineyards - A Journey to Napa's Elite While Marc is successfully hitting his stride, using years of experience to provide the best of what Napa can offer, it took him a lot of dedication and hard work to get there. When I asked Marc about his history in the wine industry, he replied, “I got very lucky, that’s for sure.” While luck may have played a hand in it, his dedication and vision are what truly got him where he is. He mentioned he wanted to be a winemaker from the age of 11, despite having no family history in the wine industry. Marc went to Santa Clara University, despite being accepted to UC Davis and knowing he would want to become a winemaker. He began working in wine in the early 2000s, starting all the way at the bottom by scrubbing floors and sleeping in his car. He worked at Testarossa for a while but then moved to Davis with his then-girlfriend, who was studying law. He got a position at a commercial winery in Lodi where he learned much of the technical side of winemaking and also began his master's program at Davis. Marc began his journey in Napa with Round Pond Estate, and then got his big break at just 26 years old when he was hired by Screaming Eagle as the assistant winemaker, a position he held for three years. In 2012, he accepted a position as the head winemaker of Bryant Family, where he stayed until 2017. Under his winemaking, Bryant achieved its first 100-point wine since Helen Turley's 1997 vintage. This is where Marc and Michael’s relationship began, and once Marc’s contract was up, he moved on to finally begin his own labels under the Fraiche Wine Group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/63a856d3-3ff1-49ed-8fb2-042b53aa04af/Caldwell+view+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Marc Gagnon: A Winemaker's Tribute to Napa's Legendary Vineyards - Make it stand out View of Caldwell Vineyard in Coombsville, southern Napa, looking north up the valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/2deb564b-a9f5-474e-8341-f85395143085/Fraiche+lineup.png Producer Profiles - Marc Gagnon: A Winemaker's Tribute to Napa's Legendary Vineyards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.brettswines.com/producer-profiles/bruna-grimaldi monthly 0.5 2025-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1755180374731-OA7WVLAWJ63ZFSP7MAF3/Badarina+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Bruna Grimaldi: Innovating Upon Tradition - Serralunga d’Alba Badarina MGA Located at a high elevation (1,500 feet), this vineyard faces southeast, receiving morning sun. The unique white Marl and limestone soil provides structure and a savory character that is difficult to find elsewhere. Wines from here are often harvested later, resulting in thicker skins and a magical balance of fresh acidity and concentrated aromas. Badarina Vigna Regnola MGA A special south-facing plot within Badarina with even more white limestone. The grapes here reach peak ripeness, producing wines of greater tension and complexity. In exceptional years, this plot is vinified separately, and after a few years of aging, the family decides to release it as a special bottling. This decision is made on what they genuinely love, not simply on commercial opportunity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1755265351439-678MLIH8XJZZPDVPCISH/Martina+%26+Simone+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Bruna Grimaldi: Innovating Upon Tradition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/ea02d178-3f63-4a4a-bf49-4435369ada21/Dinner+wine+lineup+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Bruna Grimaldi: Innovating Upon Tradition - Make it stand out The lineup shared with us when I visited with my Fiance and her family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/763e1355-1e46-48f6-8570-24b00e606348/View+of+Barolo+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Bruna Grimaldi: Innovating Upon Tradition - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1755134041916-ZRB3ZH43RCWY61BO1UG5/Grapes+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Bruna Grimaldi: Innovating Upon Tradition - The Land Their first priority is working the land in a thoughtful way, with the long-term goal of ensuring it can provide the best fruit for many years to come. This includes prioritizing soil health and a deep understanding of their ecosystem. Four generations of working the same land give them a much longer view on sustainability. The People They believe that the people who work the land are the heart of the winery. They maintain a small, dedicated team and prioritize the well-being of seasonal workers, fostering a sense of community and care. Commercial Viability Ensuring the winery is commercially sustainable allows them to maintain full control over their process and avoid having to buy grapes or change their style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1755180594906-5Y9E0ARQKNTW5YM6FWYM/Martina+%26+Kristin+Fam+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Bruna Grimaldi: Innovating Upon Tradition - Roddi Bricco Ambrogio MGA Situated at a lower elevation with a steep southeast exposure, this vineyard has distinct blue-grey soils. It receives ample sunlight, leading to an earlier harvest. The resulting wines are known for their open, generous, and juicy fruit character, showcasing a more immediate and approachable side of Barolo. https://www.brettswines.com/producer-profiles/grgraci-winery-enta-sicily-italy monthly 0.5 2025-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1754003883132-7PLDRMT6TND0REP268UW/Graci+sign+-+Edited+%281%29.jpg Producer Profiles - Graci Winery - Mt. Enta, Sicily, Italy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1754003881951-1TEHZHH81PDGWH1ACVLC/Large+Old+Barrels+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Graci Winery - Mt. Enta, Sicily, Italy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1754003996664-CV9NTAQSSOAEQFNH6TQP/Screw+Press+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Graci Winery - Mt. Enta, Sicily, Italy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/c4935a23-bc9e-4f81-8a9a-34a27f9104fc/Vineyard+view+-+Mt+Etna.jpg Producer Profiles - Graci Winery - Mt. Enta, Sicily, Italy Mount Etna is often referred to as an "island on an island" as its climate is so different from the rest of Sicily. The vineyards are planted between 600 and 1000 meters, providing a significant cooling influence. The mountain is planted in a semi-circle, starting on the north side and wrapping around to the east, ending on the south and southwest-facing slopes. The west side is not suitable for planting, as that is where the majority of the volcanic action is still happening. The soil around the mountain is, of course, of volcanic origin. However, there are significant differences from vineyard to vineyard depending on when the eruptions occurred and how the soil broke down. Some vineyards have large black lava stones full of holes and skeletons that create extremely well-drained soils, causing the vines to dive deep into the ground and produce wines with incredible finesse. Others are more of a volcanic ash and become a heavier clay, producing richer, more robust wines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1754003285461-28VT4TB9GPVHKD6133CF/Alberto+Graci+and+Me+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Graci Winery - Mt. Enta, Sicily, Italy The first time I visited Alberto Graci’s winery was in 2023 on an incentive trip. I had always wanted to explore the mountain of Etna after learning about this magical region. The wines are, of course, amazing, but more than just that, they are expressive of their home—the super-active volcano that is Mount Etna. Alberto and his right-hand man Riccardo welcomed us to their ancient palmento, a historic 150-year-old winery made from lava rocks that Alberto purchased in the early 2000s. Walking through the giant doors, you are greeted by large oak barrels about two stories high as well as a historic screw press at the end of the hallway. Neither the barrels nor the screw press are currently used, but they have been well-preserved as an ode to the long history of manual labor and slow winemaking. Down the stairs from this museum of barrels is the functioning winery, with modern equipment where Alberto continues this lineage of slow, historic, and heroic winemaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/66459757-2caf-4990-b609-b0c1d48fb4fd/Graci+wines+Lineup+-+Edited.jpg Producer Profiles - Graci Winery - Mt. Enta, Sicily, Italy - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1754003290217-TXHSOX588ALE4T99QAA1/Vineyard+View+4+-+Arcuria+Mt+Etna.jpg Producer Profiles - Graci Winery - Mt. Enta, Sicily, Italy Contrada Arcurìa The Arcurìa vineyard sits at an altitude of 600 to 700 meters. The soil is of volcanic origin, brown in color, and rich in volcanic skeletons. The soil is also very rich in iron and high in nitrogen, which provides a very distinct mineral character to the wines. This vineyard is planted with both Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, mostly trained as bush vines (alberello). The Etna Rosso Arcurìa from this vineyard is known for its elegance and freshness. It showcases notes of small red fruits, balsamic herbs, and even citrus. 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The wine spent around 75 days on skins to extract color, tannin, and texture. It is bottled with nothing added or taken away, save for a tiny addition of sulphur at bottling. Tasting Note: A delicious and slightly wild wine, it pours a beautiful golden-orange color. The nose is aromatic with notes of mandarin, pear, and peach, all complemented by complex, spicy phenolics from the extended skin contact. It's a textured, savory, and compelling wine for those looking to explore. Ben describes this wine as being similar to a ‘breakfast negroni’, amazing! MSRP: ~ $25/bottle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/e411b9b7-2a0c-4efa-aba6-0d748e0c6ad9/Zephyr+SB+-+instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Zephyr Portfolio: Freshness and Balance in Dillon’s Point - Zephyr Sauvignon Blanc Winemaking: This is Zephyr's signature, single-vineyard organic Sauvignon Blanc from the Dillons Point sub-region. The winemaking is focused on expressing the vineyard's specific terroir, intentionally steering away from overt tropical notes to capture a more savory, complex profile. Tasting Note: A taut, mineral-driven, and crystalline expression of Sauvignon Blanc. This wine is salty and intense, with a vibrant, pristine texture. The citrus fruit core is complemented by subtle savory notes and fresh salad greens, finishing with a precise, mineral edge. MSRP: ~ $20/bottle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/b34b2850-537b-4f39-96e8-2b4f702fd2c9/Zephyr+Pinot+Noir+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Zephyr Portfolio: Freshness and Balance in Dillon’s Point - Zephyr Pinot Noir Winemaking: This is the estate's organic, single-vineyard expression of Pinot Noir. The fruit is sourced from their family vineyards in the Dillons Point sub-region, known for its fertile loam soils which lend depth and aromatics to the finished wine. Tasting Note: A juicy and vivid Pinot Noir focused on bright, supple fruit. It shows lovely raspberry and red cherry notes that are both fresh and floral. While vibrant and easy-drinking, it finishes with a hint of seriousness and structural grip that speaks to its quality. MSRP: ~ $25/bottle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/d84fd520-360c-4964-9bf3-b2fed36aa1c1/Massey+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Zephyr Portfolio: Freshness and Balance in Dillon’s Point - Massey Dacta Sauvignon Blanc Winemaking: This is the value-driven label from the Glover family, producers of Zephyr. The fruit from two conventionally farmed vineyards goes straight into tank to ferment with native yeasts to maintain the distinct vineyard characteristics. The wine is left on its lees to develop complexity before blending and bottling. Tasting Note: A classic and expressive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The wine pours pale straw with green highlights, opening to a fragrant nose of peach, white grapefruit, tropical passionfruit, and subtle herbaceousness. The palate mirrors the aromas with bright notes of lemongrass, rock melon, juicy lime, and a savory umami-like finish. MSRP: ~ $16/bottle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/ff537a6a-4923-42a5-b8ff-537681e7da0c/Zephyr+Riesling+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Zephyr Portfolio: Freshness and Balance in Dillon’s Point - Zephyr Riesling Winemaking: Sourced from the estate's mature organic Riesling vines. This wine is crafted in a classic off-dry style, designed to balance its high natural acidity with a touch of residual sugar. Tasting Note: A lively, bright, and taut Riesling that is electric on the palate. It shows bracing lemony fruit and finishes with distinct, aromatic lime oil notes. The wine has a beautiful clarity, purity, and a pithy texture that makes it both refreshing and complex. MSRP: ~ $20/bottle https://www.brettswines.com/tasting-notes/salcheto monthly 0.5 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/92d64f87-35ea-4935-8792-39131268d226/Salcheto+Obvius+Bianco+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Salcheto Portfolio: Innovation and Sustainability in Montepulciano - Obvius Toscano Bianco IGT Winemaking: This white wine is a blend of Trebbiano and Vermentino, crafted with a non-interventionist, "grapes-only" approach, with no added sulfites or other additives. It is fermented and matured in stainless steel and is unfiltered to provide a pure expression of the fruit. Tasting Note: The wine offers a light and fresh profile with good minerality and soft stone fruit flavors. It has a fresh fruit character paired with a nutty, almost earthy note that comes through on the finish. MSRP: ~ $25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/e8d6125d-fbe7-4334-bd54-f97b2a7287f7/Salcheto+Chianti+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Salcheto Portfolio: Innovation and Sustainability in Montepulciano - Chianti ‘Biskero’ DOCG Winemaking: An easy-drinking, everyday wine composed of 85% Sangiovese, with Canaiolo, Mammolo, and Merlot making up the rest of the blend. It is fermented and matured in stainless steel, with a portion of the wine seeing a quick 4 months in 300-liter American oak tonneaux to add a light layer of flavoring before release. Tasting Note: This is a juicy, open, and cheerful wine with a fresh profile. The nose leads with iris and red berry aromas, while the palate offers juicy black fruit notes matched with earthy characteristics, smooth tannins, bright acidity, and a touch of white pepper spice. It is a medium-bodied wine with notes of black cherry, blueberry, and juniper, along with bitter herbs and allspice, that offers both freshness and depth not always found in Chianti. MSRP: ~ $17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/2233c3e6-2d04-40bb-9ddf-a5886bc21421/Salcheto+Riserva+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Salcheto Portfolio: Innovation and Sustainability in Montepulciano - ‘RISERVA’ Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Winemaking: A selection of grapes from the Vino Nobile vineyards, this wine is made with a unique methodology known as "Governo Toscano". It involves adding some slightly over-ripened, withered grapes to the fermentation, which creates a more concentrated and structured wine with smoother tannins. The wine is aged for 24 months in wood, followed by 12 more months in bottle. Tasting Note: An elegant and powerful wine with spicy notes of clove and cinnamon over a clear fruit base of wild berries and black cherries. The palate is soft with a delicate fruit center and polished tannins, showing the fine use of wood. The nose offers dried orange peel, savory spices, mushrooms, and dry earth, with a firm and juicy palate of plum, violet, and tobacco, with flavors of aged black fruit and stewed strawberry. MSRP: ~$50 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/9caedbe0-245e-4c3c-a659-7548c4f97ce4/Salcheto+Obvius+Rosato+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Salcheto Portfolio: Innovation and Sustainability in Montepulciano - Obvius Rosato di Toscana IGT Winemaking: A blend of 90% Sangiovese with Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo, and Merlot fermented and matured in stainless steel with no added sulfites, yeasts, or any other additives. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Tasting Note: The wine presents a cherry pink color in the glass. The bouquet is a mix of scents, including carnation, cherries, wild strawberries, pomegranate, licorice, and a hint of flint. On the palate, it has a smoky savoriness and a berry undertone that returns to create a warm finish. MSRP: ~$25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1b5d30f6-16eb-4a4d-abd8-c5da95fdca26/Salcheto+Fiasco+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Salcheto Portfolio: Innovation and Sustainability in Montepulciano - The Fiasco Toscana IGT Winemaking: This 3-liter bag-in-box wine is a modern take on Tuscany's traditional straw-wrapped glass jug traditionally called the ‘Fiasco’ bottle. The wine is a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Merlot, and Colorino, with a package that reduces its carbon footprint by nearly 41% compared to a standard glass bottle. Tasting Note: An easy-to-carry wine with a long pouring window once opened, it offers a balanced and elegant profile with full, intense fruit flavors. It is a high-quality, easy-drinking wine that embodies the essence of Tuscan winemaking heritage. The wine is of similar quality to the flagship NOBILE. MSRP: ~ $75/box ($18.75/bottle equivalent) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/d731ef5e-e8c2-4fcf-91ab-9db66302fc0d/Salcheto+Salco+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Salcheto Portfolio: Innovation and Sustainability in Montepulciano - ‘SALCO’ Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Winemaking: This is the estate’s "cult wine," a single-vineyard cru from the oldest vines on the property. A specific clone of Sangiovese is harvested a little later to achieve a slight over-ripeness. The wine is aged for two years in wood and then up to four years in the bottle before release. It is only produced in the best vintages. Tasting Note: An elegant, harmonious, and very classic wine with prominent earthy and spicy notes. The wine is potent and incredibly long, with a primary concentration that lasts through the structured finale. The nose is full of ripe plum, baking spice, menthol, and new leather, with additional notes of tar, spice, and dried fruit from the tertiary characteristics. The palate offers a core of juicy black cherry and crushed raspberry, accented by ground pepper and licorice, all supported by taut, refined tannins and fresh acidity. MSRP: ~$60 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/57ca1d76-173d-49a1-8c26-5c12abd82d0d/Salcheto+Obvius+Rosao+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Salcheto Portfolio: Innovation and Sustainability in Montepulciano - Obvius Rosso di Toscana IGT Winemaking: This is a 100% Sangiovese expression from the estate's "Greppo" vineyard in Abbadia di Montepulciano. It is fermented and matured in stainless steel for four months with a six-month bottle refinement, and it contains no added sulfites, yeasts, or other additives and is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Tasting Note: The bouquet is extroverted with mint and smoke nuances complemented by a burst of blackberry and raspberry jams. The palate is round and perfumed, focused on masses of wildberries and sweet spices, showcasing a wickedly fresh Sangiovese with a soft and juicy texture. It has a bright acidity that lifts the deep fruit flavors, balancing intensity and freshness. MSRP: ~$25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/beb0231f-a6e8-4f09-bc7f-2208446d8dc7/Salcheto+Vino+Nobile+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Salcheto Portfolio: Innovation and Sustainability in Montepulciano - ‘NOBILE’ Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Winemaking: Salcheto's classic Vino Nobile is a 100% Sangiovese expression of the estate. The grapes are fermented in a combination of stainless steel and large wooden vats. It is then aged for 18 months in large Slavonian oak casks and smaller French oak tonneaux before a minimum of six months of bottle refinement. Tasting Note: A classic blend of dusty black cherries, cedar shavings, worn leather and tart citrus notes. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with savory red fruit, licorice, and a mineral quality on the finish. It has notes of sun-warmed raspberry and cherry, heady violets, and yellow broom, plums, hazelnuts, blood oranges, and an indulgent milk chocolate finish contrasted by smooth, suede-like tannins. MSRP: ~$27 https://www.brettswines.com/tasting-notes/gagnon-kennedy monthly 0.5 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/c5242efe-d059-4bad-a19c-d3e017369ac0/GK+Monte+Rosso+Cab+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - Gagnon-Kennedy: A Deep Dive into the Single-Vineyard Collection - Monte Rosso Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaking: 100% Cabernet from the historic Monte Rosso Vineyards sitting 1,300 feet above Napa Valley in Sonoma’s Mayacamas mountain range. This vineyard was first planted in 1886 and acquired by Louis M. Martini in 1938 and has been the source of iconic wines for decades. The wine sees around 90% new oak, and Gagnon-Kennedy makes about 200 cases. Tasting Note: A full-bodied and rich Cabernet Sauvignon, with a unique profile that sets it apart from valley floor wines. Notes of ripe dark fruit—blackcurrant, plum, and black cherry—layered with savory and mineral notes of graphite, tobacco, and cocoa. The volcanic red soils give the wine a unique minerality and a complex spice profile with hints of cinnamon and allspice. The palate is full and structured, with firm, well-integrated tannins. MSRP: ~$150 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/69a4ff67-bf6d-4067-a9d5-53d8bdc6761d/GK+Sam+Brannan+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - Gagnon-Kennedy: A Deep Dive into the Single-Vineyard Collection - Gagnon-Kennedy Samuel Brannan Vineyard Winemaking: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the historic Samuel Brannan Vineyard, believed to be one of Napa’s oldest planted sites. The winery uses 60% new French oak for this wine to balance the power of the fruit. This is a very small production wine of around 120 cases. Tasting Note: A powerful and rich wine with a surprising lightness and elegance despite coming from the warmer Calistoga region. The nose offers bold notes of blackberry and plum, complemented by hints of cedar and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with well-integrated tannins, providing a smooth, velvety texture. The finish is long and satisfying, making it a true expression of its historic terroir. MSRP: ~$200 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/9aa775e6-a4ba-4164-9f2f-7a7ac4ac2d4a/GK+Old+Federal+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - Gagnon-Kennedy: A Deep Dive into the Single-Vineyard Collection - Old Federal Block, Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaking: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the historic Old Federal Block, a treasured parcel within the legendary To Kalon vineyard. The wine is aged in around 35% new French oak, a deliberate choice by Marc to ensure the site’s finesse and elegance are the star of the show. Production is extremely limited, with some vintages being as small as five barrels. Tasting Note: The wine is characterized by a signature finesse and freshness that sets it apart from many of its more powerful Oakville neighbors. The nose presents notes of black cherry, red currant, and white flowers, with subtle hints of graphite and oak. The palate is silken, elegant, and poised, with vibrant acidity and a lighter texture that showcases the unique clay and sand soils of this parcel. MSRP: ~$350 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/4070efd6-9615-4375-8f74-0492b1321216/GK+-+G3+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - Gagnon-Kennedy: A Deep Dive into the Single-Vineyard Collection - Beckstoffer Georges III, Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaking: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the historic Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, a Rutherford site with a legacy dating back to 1895. The wine is aged in around 75% new French oak, with a typical production of fewer than 100 cases per vintage. Marc chooses to use a slightly lower amount of new oak here to highlight the elegance of this site. Tasting Note: A stunningly elegant Cabernet that reflects more of a classic, historic Napa style. The wine offers enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, cassis, and a distinctive thread of violet and subtle green notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and beautifully textured, with a harmonious blend of dark fruit and firm, silky tannins. The finish is long and refined, with lingering notes of vanilla and a hint of minerality. MSRP: ~$175 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/eaee812c-97f5-47de-bc97-3b52318492a9/GK+Napa+Cuvee+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - Gagnon-Kennedy: A Deep Dive into the Single-Vineyard Collection - Napa Valley Cuvée Winemaking: 100% Cabernet from various sites in Napa Valley including Caldwell Vineyard in Coombsville, Beckstoffer George III in Rutherford, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, the Old Federal Block in Oakville, and Samuel Brannan in Calistoga. This is Marc and Michael’s expression of the whole valley, the one wine in the lineup they get to blend, and arguably their most complex wine. The wine sees around 70% new oak and about 700 cases are produced. Tasting Note: A velvety and seductive expression of Napa. The nose offers a balance of dark and red fruits, complemented by a gentle spiciness from the oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and fruit-forward with soft, structured tannins and a long, lingering finish. Notes of rich cherry, dark purple fruit, and subtle spice. MSRP: ~$110 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/d99f644b-12cc-4a75-93dc-7533d9d9fa70/GK+Missouri+Hopper+-+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - Gagnon-Kennedy: A Deep Dive into the Single-Vineyard Collection - Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaking: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the famed Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard in Oakville, a site known for its deep silty clay loam soils. This wine sees around 75% new French oak, and a typical production of fewer than 100 cases per vintage. Tasting Note: A classical Oakville Cabernet that is equal parts rustic and elegant. The nose is lush with floral notes and ripe dark fruit, including blackberry and blueberry, with hints of cocoa and spice. The palate is defined by its firm yet balanced tannins and a dense, concentrated fruit character that is both structured and inviting. The finish is long, smooth, and layered with notes of dark chocolate and oak. MSRP: ~$200 https://www.brettswines.com/tasting-notes/bruna-wines monthly 0.5 2025-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/217b36be-aac4-4754-996e-2df2ff6109c9/Dolcetto+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars - Dolcetto d’Alba ‘San Martino’ DOC Winemaking: 100% Dolcetto from vineyards withing Grinzane Cavour. The grapes are destemmed and fermented at low temperatures with light daily punch downs. Malolactic fermentation and aging takes place in 70 year old concrete tanks for a few months. It is then bottles without fining or filtration in the spring while it is still young and fresh. Tasting Note: Pronounced, straightforward aromas of fresh red fruits like cherry, raspberry, and blueberry, with a subtle vinous character. On the palate, the wine is dry and fruit-forward, with soft, gentle tannins and a pleasant, fresh acidity. Its medium body makes it incredibly versatile and approachable, perfect as a "wine of bread and salami" as Simone claims. MSRP : ~ $25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/4dbc1e0c-7161-41aa-a31f-417f8c270943/Badarina+Vigna+Regnola+Instagram+%281%29.jpg Tasting Notes - The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars - Barolo Vinga Regnola Badarina DOCG Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo from the officially recognized Vigna Regnola single vineyard within the Badarina MGA. This vineyard is a perfect south to south-east amphitheater made up of limestone-rich white marl soils. This plot is always harvested and vinified separately from the rest of the Badarina vineyard, but is only bottled separately in the best, most expressive vintages. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled open top wood fermenters with a maceration of about 25-35 days. The wine is aged in large Slavonian and used French oak barrels for 24-30 months before bottling. Tasting note: The bouquet is exceptionally intense and layered. It presents a riper profile than the regular Badarina, with notes of dark cherry and blackcurrant, complemented by savory elements of dried herbs, tobacco, and a profound, chalky minerality. The palate is defined by its structure and tension. It is a full-bodied Barolo with a powerful tannic grip, balanced by a vibrant acidity that drives a very long finish. This wine is built for extended aging, rewarding patience and revealing more nuance over time as the tannins soften and integrate. MSRP: Special order only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/c366e33a-ece3-44f7-ab1e-856fc23e5072/Barbera+d%27Alba+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars - Barbera d’Alba ‘Scassa’ DOC Winemaking: 100% Barbera from areas in Roddi, La Morra, Diano d’Alba, and Sinio. The grapes are harvested by hand then destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with a maceration of around 10 days, malolactic fermentation occurs in old concrete tanks. The wine is aged in tonneaux and larger barrels for 12-15 months. Tasting note: Powerful and concentrated aromas of dark red fruits and sour cherry. Hints of graphite and a fresh, almost menthol note provide complexity and elegance. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with vibrant acidity that is a hallmark of Barbera. The steam-treated barrels add a layer of texture without overt toast notes. It shows excellent structure and a long, clean finish, with a mineral backbone that suggests aging potential. MSRP: ~ $30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/cf7f39f8-7a10-4a40-a457-d4c48cfd9b72/Barolo+Camilla+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars - Barolo ‘Camila’ DOCG Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo blended from multiple vineyards within Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Roddi, & Serralunga d’Alba. The grapes are harvested by hand, then destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with a long maceration of 20-30 days. The wine is then aged for 24-30 months in large Slavonian oak and used French tonneaux. Tasting note: Ample and complex bouquet of red fruits, dried rose petals, licorice, and spices, with ethereal balsamic and tar notes developing with age. This is a gentle and elegant Barolo with fine, structured tannins. The palate is harmonious and expressive, balancing the floral and spicy notes with a deep, earthy core. It has a beautiful structure that can be enjoyed in its youth for its energy, but truly rewards long-term cellaring. MSRP: ~$55 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/2c2c0298-0a4d-4f61-addd-9ad8707e5ecb/Badarina+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars - Barolo Badarina DOCG Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo from the east to south-east facing slope of MGA Badarina in Serralunga d’Alba. This 15 million year old soil is rich with limestone within layers of clay and sandstone. The grapes are harvested by hand and individual plots are kept separate based on soil and exposure. They are destemmed and fermented in temperature controlled tanks with a maceration of about 25-35 days. The wine is aged for 24-30 months in large Slavonian oak barrels. Tasting note: A bouquet of extraordinary complexity. It opens with powerful red fruits and raspberry, followed by savory herbs, balsamic notes, and a distinct mineral character from the limestone soil. This is a Barolo of immense structure. The tannins are prominent and important, but with time, they become polished and refined. There is a strong backbone of acidity and minerality that gives the wine its longevity and power. This is a Barolo built for the long haul, showcasing a quiet, serious energy that will evolve for decades. MSRP: ~ $70 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/78108599-02d9-4599-ac30-32716557663d/Nebbiolo+d%27Alba+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars - Nebbiolo d’Alba ‘Bonurei’ DOC Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo from vineyard within Roddi, Diano d’Alba, and Sinio. The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed, and then fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with a maceration of around 15-20 days. The wine is aged for 12-15 months in tonneaux and larger barrels. Tasting note: An elegant bouquet of floral notes like rose and violet, layered with delicate red berry fruit and hints of spice. The palate is a fresh, younger expression of Nebbiolo. The tannins are fine-grained and silky, providing a harmonious balance to the wine's structure. It is approachable in its youth while still offering the depth and elegance characteristic of the grape. MSRP: ~ $30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1d5da1ff-fa6c-442d-a0c0-12983b87e01c/Arneis+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars - Lange Arneis DOC Winemaking: made from 100% Arneis from vineyards that border the Barolo area with high concentration of white limestone. Grapes are harvested by hand then gently pressed, followed by a low temperature fermentation. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. It is aged on its lees for a couple of months then bottled at the beginning of spring. Tasting Note: Purity of fruit takes center stage, with primary notes of white flowers, crisp green apple, and tropical hints of pineapple and banana. A subtle minerality provides a clean lift. The palate is dry and elegant, with a smooth, almost creamy texture from extended time on the fine lees. The bright acidity is well-integrated, leading to a fresh and soft finish. This wine is meant for youthful enjoyment but can develop intriguing complexity with a few years in bottle. MSRP: ~$30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/ef3ec5b6-0b61-42a0-bee1-19863f70a626/Bricco+Ambrogio+Instagram.jpg Tasting Notes - The Bruna Grimaldi Portfolio: Soulful wines from Piedmont’s rising stars - Barolo Bricco Ambrogio DOCG Winemaking: 100% Nebbiolo from the south facing slope of MGA Bricco Ambrogio in Roddi. The slope here is very steep with blue-grey marl soils - a combination of clay and sand with a good presence of limestone. The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and then fermented in temperature-controlled tanks with a macerations of 20-30 days. The wine is aged for 24-30 months in large Slavonian oak. Tasting note: The nose is warm and open, with immediate notes of ripe red fruits, cherry, and cranberry, accompanied by sweet spices and a subtle earthiness. The palate is captivating, with a rich structure and silky, enjoyable tannins. This wine is approachable in its youth, showcasing the forward fruit and sun-drenched character of its Roddi terroir. MSRP: ~ $60 https://www.brettswines.com/tasting-notes/graci-taste-the-mountain monthly 0.5 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/adb335a4-61d5-47e9-a128-f59881e894aa/Etna+Bianco+Instagram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Bianco DOC Winemaking: A blend of 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto from various vineyards across the northern slope of Etna. The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel tanks using native yeasts. The wine is aged for about 9 months on its lees in stainless steel before bottling. The addition of a small amount of Catarratto adds roundness and body to the crisp Carricante. Tasting Note: Pale straw-yellow with a green hue. The nose offers delicate aromas of lemon peel, pear, and white flowers, with a distinct mineral and flinty character. The palate is fresh and crisp, with bright citrus and green apple notes balanced by a savory, almost saline finish. It has a full-bodied texture with a long, clean finish. MSRP: ~$40 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/8d454542-fc1a-4179-963d-2f49dfa3c6bd/Etna+Rosso+-+Instagram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Rosso DOC Winemaking: 100% Nerello Mascalese from various vineyards on the northern slope. The grapes are gently crushed and fermented in concrete tanks and large oak tini with a maceration of around 20 days. The wine is aged for 18 months in a mix of large Slavonian oak casks and concrete before bottling. This is the perfect entry point into the Graci style. Tasting Note: A light, clear ruby red with a hint of garnet. The bouquet is ethereal, with notes of dried cherries, red currants, sweet herbs, and hints of smoke and earth. The palate is light to medium-bodied with a fine, silky texture. It has bright acidity, elegant tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish. MSRP: ~$40 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/19c86726-b41d-43d8-93cb-2132f834544c/Arccuria+Sopra+il+Pozzo+-+instagram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Rosso Arcurìa “Sopra il Pozzo” Winemaking: This is a special, single-vineyard bottling made exclusively in the best years from a specific, small sub-plot within the Arcurìa contrada. It is 100% Nerello Mascalese from very old vines, many of them trained in the traditional alberello system. The wine is fermented with a gentle maceration in large wooden vats called 'tini' and aged for 18 months in these same vessels and at least 12 months in bottle. As a special bottling, it receives even more attention to detail, resulting in a wine of profound elegance and concentration. Tasting Note: A luminous, pale ruby color. The bouquet is incredibly complex and precise, with focused aromas of red cherry, wild raspberry, volcanic earth, and delicate balsamic herbs. The palate is elegant and light on its feet, with a powerful mineral core and exceptionally refined, silky tannins. It has a remarkably long, pure, and penetrating finish that will continue to evolve beautifully with time. MSRP: ~$210 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/914053f0-ad34-4402-ab36-0c98a0431fc7/Etna+Rosato+-+Instragram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Rosato DOC Winemaking: Made from 100% Nerello Mascalese sourced from various vineyards on the northern slope. The grapes undergo a soft press without a maceration on the skins to achieve its very light color. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel with native yeasts. The wine is aged in steel before bottling. Tasting Note: A beautiful pale slightly pink color. The nose is elegant and subtle, with notes of wild strawberry, tart cranberry, and rose petals. On the palate, it's fresh and vibrant with a touch of tannins that gives it structure. Red fruit flavors mingle with a zesty citrus undertone and a persistent, saline finish that speaks of its volcanic home. MSRP: ~$30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/ef3cdb9a-aa3e-47c5-9417-49c0c30415cf/Etna+Bianco+Arcuria+-+Instagram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Bianco Arcurìa DOC Winemaking: This is Graci’s single-vineyard expression of Etna Bianco, made from 100% Carricante from the Arcurìa contrada at 600-700 meters. The wine is fermented in 15 hl oak and 30 hl steel and aged for 12 months on its fine lees followed by another 12 months in bottle. Tasting Note: A vibrant gold color with green highlights. The aromas are powerful and complex, with lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and a smoky, flinty character. The palate is full-bodied and intense, with a racy, mineral-laden acidity that gives way to a long, saline finish. A wine of great tension and aging potential. MSRP: ~$75 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/0e38194e-4abd-45c5-b4c4-baf5ac93028d/Barbabecchi+-+Instagram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Rosso Quota 1000 Barbabecchi Sicilia DOC Winemaking: 100% Nerello Mascalese from the highest of Graci’s vineyards at Barbabecchi at 1000 meters. The grapes are from ungrafted, centenarian vines. The wine is fermented in large wooden vats with a long maceration and then aged for 24 months in large oak casks and at least 12 months in bottle. This wine is not an Etna Rosso DOC due to its high altitude, but its quality and character are a profound expression of the mountain. Tasting Note: A brilliant garnet color. The bouquet is complex and profound, with notes of red cherry, wild plum, rhubarb, licorice, balsamic herbs, and a hint of pepper. The palate is vibrant and rustic, with a lively freshness, firm tannins, and a deep mineral core. This is a wine built for the cellar and is a true expression of high-altitude Etna. MSRP: ~$210 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/5e9d178e-4fec-4030-9a17-bbe6004b8f87/Rosso+Arcuria+-+Instagram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Rosso Arcurìa DOC Winemaking: 100% Nerello Mascalese from the Arcurìa contrada. The grapes are from very old vines, many of them trained in the traditional alberello system. The wine is fermented with a gentle maceration in large wooden vats called 'tini' and aged for 18 months in these same vessels and at least 6 months in bottle. The result is a wine known for its elegance and finesse. Tasting Note: A pale, shimmering ruby color. The nose is incredibly aromatic with notes of small red cherries, orange peel, sweet spices, and savory herbs. The palate is elegant and light on its feet, with firm but silky tannins and a lively acidity. It has a beautiful, long finish that is pure and mineral-driven. MSRP: ~$75 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/1031966f-ec88-45bd-ad9b-48d3e5b4097e/Feudo+di+Mezzo+-+Instagram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo DOC Winemaking: This is Graci’s boldest red, made from 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio from the Feudo di Mezzo contrada. The grapes are fermented in large wooden vats with a long maceration of 30 days. The wine is aged for 18 months in large oak casks and at least 6 months in bottle. The heavier, deeper soils of this vineyard produce a richer, more powerful wine. Tasting Note: A deep ruby color. The aromas are powerful, with notes of dark red cherries, blackberries, dried herbs, and a savory, earthy undertone. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with a rich fruit core and robust, rustic tannins. It has a smoky, mineral finish that gives it tension and balance. MSRP: ~$75 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/687d576c99978b71f88c66b3/c2175c1d-8294-4476-914f-9334d8b84955/Bianco+Muganazzi+-+Instagram.png Tasting Notes - The Graci Portfolio: A Taste of the Mountain - Etna Bianco Muganazzi DOC Winemaking: 100% Carricante from the high-altitude Muganazzi contrada at 900 meters. This cool, rocky vineyard produces low yields. The wine is fermented partially in stainless steel and partially in a large neutral oak barrel, then aged for 12 months on the lees and 12 months in bottle. This is a powerful expression of high-altitude Carricante. Tasting Note: A pale straw-yellow with intense clarity. The nose offers notes of fresh citrus, lemongrass, and a distinct herbal character with a powerful crushed stone minerality. The palate is extremely focused and linear, with bright, high-toned acidity and a long, salty finish. A lean but structured wine that will evolve beautifully with age. 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