92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Aromas of ripe orchard fruit, citrus, grilled herb and nuts delicately guide the nose. Round and delicious, the medium-bodied palate delivers baked yellow apple, creamy white peach, ginger and white almond alongside tangy acidity. A juicy note of candied lemon drop lingers on the close. *Editors’ Choice* (KO)" (07/2018)

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90 points James Suckling: "A very pretty and fruity barbera with flavors of cherries and raspberries, as well as a hint of vanilla highlighting the medium body. Fresh acidity, too. A delicious wine. Drink now. " (06/2018) K&L Notes: The Barbera grapes for this wine were grown in vineyards dating back to the early 19th century. It's a vibrant ruby red in the glass with a dry, full body. Thanks to the long growing season in this northern part of Italy, the wine develops gorgeous acid that makes it a perfect accompaniment to roasted and braised meats.

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Vinous: "Orange-tinged pink. Delicately musky aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, iodine, and herbs. Rich and juicy, with good flesh to the floral and red fruit flavors. (ID)" (05/2019) K&L Notes: Brand new from Roveglia, still in time for plenty of summer! Check out our staff reviews of the 2017 Chiaretto--we loved it!

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90 points James Suckling: "This is very aromatic with rose-soap and strawberry aromas that follow through to a medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. " (08/2018) K&L Notes: We've been keeping an eye on the Torti family since we met them years ago in Italy and have been fans ever since. Their Pinot Noir is a rare gem and a champion for the varietal in Northern Italy. Crafted in a style that would make many in Oregon and Sonoma jealous at this kind of pricing, it has quickly become a staff and customer favorite at K&L, especi ...Read More » 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Editors’ Choice: This classic Lugana delivers aromas and flavors of juicy pineapple, creamy Bartlett pear and ripe apricot. It’s fresh and tangy, with a crisp, citrusy close. -K.O. " (06/2019)

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We recently started importing the wines from Tenuta Roveglia a producer at the foot of Lake Garda just west of Verona. We love their whites, and now this Merlot, as well!

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This is mostly Chardonnay with a bit of Pinot Noir. According to Robert Parker: "This is a brilliant wine from winemaker Mattia Vezzola. The reference point for brilliantly pure, elegant, Italian sparkling wine, this offering can stand up to the finest Champagnes. This prestigious estate, created in the '70s by proprietor Vittorio Moretti, continues to fashion a bevy of dazzling sparklers." (12/02)

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92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2015 Valtellina Superiore Sassella Il Glicine is a subdued and delicate red wine with elegant aromas of rose bud, cassis and wild blueberry. There is a spicy touch of crushed white pepper that adds complexity at the back. Fruit for this wine comes from a vineyard located some 470 meters above sea level. This is a mid-weight red with lasting substance and freshness. Some 6,809 bottles were produced." (12/2018) K&L Notes: Known for producing the Nebbiolo of the Alps, Valtellina is a region of terraced mountai ...Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2013 Franciacorta Millesimato Brut Rosé (disgorged in 2018) is one of those pink sparkling wines that looks so beautiful when poured into the glass. The wine's luminous appearance is magnified by the shiny gleam of its soft perlage. This is a 50/50 blend of Pinot Nero and Chardonnay aged on the lees for 42 months. That's just enough yeast contact to build the wine's texture and those lasting flavors of stone fruit, wild berry and baked bread. (ML) 91+" (12/2018)

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Known for producing the Nebbiolo of the Alps, Valtellina is a region of terraced mountain vineyards. Founded in 1973 by Sandro Fay, the estate is comprised of 15 hectares of vines, and this wine is produced from a single one hectare vineyard that takes its name from the wisteria vines that cover the rocky crags strewn among the vines.

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Importer's notes: "Sandro Fay's Ca Morei Valtellina Superiore is 100% Nebbiolo Chiavennasca. This single vineyard red is grown at a higher elevation compared to Costa Bassa, the basic wine from Sandro Fay. This different exposure gives the wine more body and darker fruit. This wine is a perfect example of how Sandro Fay is committed to promoting single vineyards, which produce wines with distinctive characteristics due to their different soils and altitudes. They practice organic viticulture, and this Nebbiolo goes through fermentation in stainless steel ...Read More » 

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