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James Suckling 93 Points | Manzoni bianco is a super fresh grape variety, a valuable resource in view of the rising temperatures in this era of climate change. Aromas of pears, white peaches, lime peel and lemon leaves. It’s soft on the palate, with a silky texture, sharp acidity, peach flavors and a polished finish in spite of its citrus peel aftertaste.

Winemaker Description 

Ruby-red with a purple shimmer. Subtly pronounced on the nose, fresh and fruity, with floral (violet) notes and white pepper. Light-to-medium bodied, well-balanced, soft, and dry on the palate.

Serve with starters, pasta, pizza, white meats and poultry.

Memo Summary Notes

The Alois Lageder Schiava 2023 is a signature "mountain red" from one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in the Alto Adige (Südtirol) region of Northern Italy. Schiava (also known as Vernatsch) is prized for being incredibly light, fresh, and lower in alcohol—essentially the Italian Alpine answer to a light Pinot Noir or Gamay.

Lageder’s expression is specifically noted for its "funky" and "earthy" complexity, which sets it apart from more commercial, purely fruit-driven versions of the grape.
Perfect for "light fare" like lake trout, sautéed mushrooms, or a charcuterie board featuring speck and mild cheeses. It is also an excellent companion for pizza and tomato-based pasta dishes.

Alois Lageder · Terra Alpina Pinot Bianco · Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT · 2025

Founded in 1823 in Magrè, Alto Adige, Alois Lageder is a sixth-generation family winery and one of Italy's leading champions of biodynamic farming. The Terra Alpina line is a collaboration between Lageder and local growers, built to capture the character of the Dolomites, where cool Alpine air meets warm Mediterranean influences and vines root into distinctive dolomitic limestone soils.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant straw yellow in the glass, with fruity aromas of crisp apple and ripe peach. Fermented in stainless steel to keep it fresh and expressive, the 2025 is medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, bright citrus and green apple flavors, a delicate thread of minerality, and a fresh, mouth-watering finish.

From the Winery

"Diversity inspires us. It makes for fertile soil, healthier agriculture and more life, ultimately, imparting distinct character to our wines. Why think in black and white when you can think in colour?"
— Alois Lageder

Food Pairings

• Aperitivo and light starters
• Fresh salads and spring vegetables
• All kinds of seafood
• Pasta dishes, especially lighter, herb- or seafood-based sauces
• Serve chilled, 46–50°F

Specs

• Producer: Alois Lageder
• Wine: Terra Alpina Pinot Bianco
• Vintage: 2025
• Country: Italy
• Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
• Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT
• Grape: 100% Pinot Bianco
• Farming: Organic
• Winemaking: Stainless steel fermentation
• Size: 750 ml

Alpine freshness in a bottle, and one of the most versatile whites on the table.

Winemaker Description

A vibrant bouquet of fresh red and  black fruits with floral notes and a hint  of pepper. It is medium-bodied, has a  moderate amount of gentle yet grippy  tannins and refreshing acidity. 

An organic rosé cava, crafted with the Traditional Method and aged on lees for a minimum of 35 months. A gentle skin maceration gives the wine its delicate color. Bearing the seal of Elaborador Integral (Integral Producer), it is made from vines rooted in ‘sauló’, a sandy granitic soil, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Mataró is the most genuine variety in Alella and it is also the name of the Capital of the Maresme area

“A return to the origins with the first grape variety used for cava” – Pujol-Busquets family

ART LAIETÀ D’ALTA ALELLA
Cava type: Brut Nature / Organic vintage cava
Integral Producer: 100% produced on the winery’s property
Grape varieties: Mataró (mourvèdre)
Zone of Origin: Comtats de Barcelona – Serra de Mar

It's a fantastic sparkling wine that truly highlights the quality and potential of Spanish Cava when made from a specific vineyard (single-estate) and with a focus on organic, natural production.

Alta Mora Etna Rosso · Mount Etna · 2023

Alta Mora is the Cusumano family’s project on the slopes of Mount Etna, where Nerello Mascalese, an indigenous Sicilian grape, grows in the mountain’s dark volcanic soils. The variety’s combination of vivid fruit, firm tannins and lively acidity has drawn comparisons to Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir.

Expert Review · 2022 Vintage

Wine Enthusiast 92 points (2022 vintage): The cool, fresh, floral nose swirls with aromas of violets, lilacs, crushed rocks, earth, herbs, and blackberries. Figs lift a sweet, ripe blackberry element on the palate, while an undertone of salted dark chocolate and hints of chili pepper heat keep you on your toes. Tannins provide structure throughout.

Wine Details

• Producer: Alta Mora (Cusumano)
• Appellation: Etna Rosso, Sicily, Italy
• Vintage: 2023
• Grapes: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio
• Size: 750ml

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2019

The Wine Advocate 97 Points |  From a beautiful site that must be seen to be believed, the Altesino 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli is redolent with dark fruit, blackcurrant and crushed slate. The mineral element of Montosoli and its schistic galestro-rich soils comes through beautifully in this vintage to add a linear sense of immediacy and verticality to the bouquet. The mouthfeel is especially elegant, and the wine's acidity is delivered expertly to showcase freshness but more importantly to highlight the quality of the fruit. The effect is very tonic and bright, and you get hints of baked brioche or oven-baked Italian focaccia bread, thanks to careful aging in Slavonian oak. This is a 12,000-bottle release.

Vinous 97 Points | An enticing blend of steeped plums, blood orange, sage and sweet smoke makes the 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli a total pleasure on the nose. Elegant and soothing, it flows across the palate with a silken wave of ripe red fruits and spices as saline minerals slowly saturate under an air of violet inner florals.

Decanter 95 Points | Elisabetta Gnudi took over the Altesino estate in 1992 and has continued with the Montosoli bottling, which has been produced since 1975. The 2019, harvested at the very end of September, is introverted to start with but the nose eventually hints at porcini with liquorice root and bark. Sleek cherry and raspberry provide the backdrop on the palate, yet that appealing earthy tone pervades. Racy with smooth, vertical tannins clinging in all the right places, it displays cleverly balanced structure and stuffing.

Winemaker Description 

One of the most sought after wines from Montalcino, Montosoli is consistently a blockbuster red. Its intense ruby red color tends towards elegant garnet with age. On the nose, it shows a complex personality with a delicious blend of black cherry, raspberry, violet, licorice, vanilla and black pepper. Extremely enticing, opulent and elegant on the palate, with a warm, long-lasting finish, Montosoli is a wine for special occasions

Pair this wine with beef bourguignon and stroganoff, lamb shank, and roasted rabbit.

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Locos por el Vino” is a new project from Bodegas Alto Moncayo, aiming to expand their range with high-quality, modern and casual wines produced from the winery’s youngest vineyards, guaranteeing the continuity of the Alto Moncayo project for future generations to come. 

Winemaker Description 

Appearance : Opaque red-black. Scarlet rim. Aroma: Initially closed. The wine opens to an amalgam of minerals and unctuous super-ripe berries. Palate : Deep, rich and ripe. Black fruits (cherries, plums) give way to hints of liquorice, molasses and a hint of cinnamon. Solid tannins and focused acidity with a long finish.

Tasting notes | Deep, rich, and ripe. Black fruits (cherries, plums) give way to hints of licorice, molasses, and a hint of cinnamon. Solid tannins and focused acidity with a long finish.

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Great aromatic intensity of ripe black fruits, blackberries, prunes, black liquorice and spices. The palate is powerful, with big sweet tannins; creamy mouthfeel with a round, long and silky finish.

Locos por el Vino” is a new project from Bodegas Alto Moncayo, aiming to expand their range with high-quality, modern and casual wines produced from the winery’s youngest vineyards, guaranteeing the continuity of the Alto Moncayo project for future generations to come. A tribute to the winery founder & majority owner, Jose Miguel Sanmartin, "Gruñón" is a term for a person who is grumpy, yet has a twinkle in their eye—a duality that brings complexity and depth.

Altos de Torona | Albaríno | O Rosal, Rías Baixas DO | Galicia, Spain | 2024

Altos de Torona is one of Rías Baixas's most distinctive estates, farming the largest single vineyard in the entire region — 94 hectares of Albaríno vines in the O Rosal subzone, the southernmost and most maritime corner of Galicia. The estate practices sustainable viticulture within a rich biodiversity of over 160 species of flora and fauna, a commitment to the land that translates directly into wines of exceptional purity and terroir expression.

Rías Baixas is Spain's premier white wine appellation, situated on the Atlantic coast of Galicia in northwestern Spain. The O Rosal subzone is particularly prized for its proximity to the sea — the Atlantic influence brings cooling breezes, morning mists, and a natural salinity that gives Albaríno from this area its signature mineral freshness and oceanic character. Albaríno is one of the world's great aromatic white grapes, producing wines of vibrant acidity, generous fruit, and a distinctive saline minerality that makes them among the finest seafood wines on earth.

The 2024 Altos de Torona is straw yellow with greenish hues. The nose is fresh and aromatic — reineta apple, citrus, apricot, and toasted notes from aging on lees. On the palate, voluminous and unctuous with restrained acidity, a saline mineral thread, and a subtle, lingering finish. Silver Medal — International Wine Challenge 2025.

A world-class seafood wine. Pair with grilled scallops, steamed cockles, hake, oysters, sushi, light pasta with seafood, and semi-soft or fresh goat cheeses. Serve well chilled at 45–50°F.

• Producer: Altos de Torona
• Appellation: Rías Baixas DO, O Rosal subzone, Galicia, Spain
• Grape: Albaríno
• Vintage: 2024
• Farming: Sustainable; 94-hectare single vineyard
• Vinification: Aged on lees for added texture and complexity
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2024

• Decanter — 93 pts
• James Suckling — 91 pts
• International Wine Challenge 2025 — Silver Medal

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Clasico 2023 · Mendoza, Argentina · 750ml

About Altos Las Hormigas

Founded in 1995 by a group of Italian winemakers led by Alberto Antonini, Altos Las Hormigas, “Heights of the Ants,” is one of Mendoza’s most respected organic producers. The estate is dedicated to expressing the true character of Malbec through minimal intervention and a deep respect for terroir, farming all vineyards organically without herbicides or pesticides.

Winemaker Description

Altos Las Hormigas: Bright ruby red with light violet hues. The nose is intense and inviting — notes of anise, cardamom, cherry, thyme, fresh plum, jarilla, and orange peel. On the palate, a fluid structure with supple tannins. A wine with energy, a pleasure wine that makes you want to drink it. An honest Malbec, made from organically grown grapes.

Expert Review · Vintage 2023

Wine Spectator, 89 Points: Blueberries and cherries on the nose, as well as violets and sage. It’s soft and medium-bodied with light vegetal undertones. From organically grown grapes. Vegan.

Food Pairings

Grilled skirt steak, empanadas, lamb chops, roasted peppers, and aged Manchego. Equally enjoyable on its own as an everyday sipper.

Details

• Producer: Altos Las Hormigas
• Vintage: 2023
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Region: Mendoza, Argentina
• Grape: Malbec
• Type: Red
• Style: Medium-bodied, fruit-forward, everyday Malbec
• Farming: Organically grown

Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro | Dão / Portugal
Vintage: 2022  |  Size: 750ml  |  Organic · Biodynamic Principles · Non-Interventionist

Álvaro Castro is one of Portugal’s most iconic winemakers — a Lisbon-born civil engineer who inherited two small quintas in Dão in 1980 and became one of the earliest estate producers in the region. Today, alongside his daughter Maria (a biotechnologist turned winemaker with experience in Bordeaux and with Dirk Niepoort), the Castros farm 44 hectares of indigenous varieties at Quinta da Pellada and Quinta da Saes, working with over 40 native grapes in the field blend tradition. Their vineyards sit above 1,700 feet in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, on granitic soils swept by cool Atlantic breezes — conditions that produce wines of bright acidity, ethereal aromatics, and compelling complexity. As Álvaro has said: “If God were to design a wine-growing region, what he would come up with would look a lot like the Dão.”

The DAC Tinto is the Quinta da Saes “calling card” to the region: a field blend of Touriga Nacional, Jaen, Tinta Roriz, and Alfrocheiro, fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and aged in oak with minimal intervention. Dark ruby in color, it offers aromas of crushed herbs and black pepper, with a silky smooth palate of concentrated smoky black fruit, earthy depth, and a long, elegant finish. Biodynamically farmed, dry-farmed, hand-worked — and priced to drink every night.

“.An iconic producer in his region… Castro makes age-worthy wines of great freshness and elegance
— Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Pairs with: Roast suckling pig, grilled lamb, bacalhau, aged sheep’s milk cheese, or mushroom dishes.

Expert Review

Michael Schachner of The Wine Enthusiast 89 Points | A cloudy brown color along with nutty, slightly fiery aromas of caramel and cocoa open this aggressive oloroso with somewhat sharp acidity. A narrow flavor profile includes toffee, mushroom and orange peel, while saltiness drives a tannic finish.

Expert Review

Michael Schachner of The Wine Enthusiast writes 88 Points | Mildly oxidized aromas of honeyed fruits and salt water are less alert than ideal, while this feels plump but without intense acidic cut. Toffee and caramel flavors include a note of white mushroom, while this golden Manzanilla feels dry and tastes a bit like fresh butter on the finish.

Winemaker Description 

Manzanilla La Jaca is the most famous wine from Bodegas Álvaro Domecq, together with the Fino La Janda. Last year all of the entry-level wines (not the ‘1730’ series) were given a modern, graphical label with abstract motifs and bold colours.

La Jaca is around four years old.

Expert Review 

Michael Schachner of The Wine Enthusiast writes 90 Points | A tan-gold color and oily aromas of almond and walnut open this surprisingly refined Fino. Flavors of butter, peanut and baked apple turn smokier and huskier as this sits, while nut flavors control an expansive finish.

Álvaro Palacios | Camins del Priorat | Priorat DOQ | Catalonia, Spain | 2024

Álvaro Palacios is one of Spain's most celebrated winemakers, the visionary who put Priorat on the world map with his legendary L'Ermita and Finca Dofí. Camins del Priorat — "paths of Priorat" — is his entry into the appellation, but make no mistake: this is a serious wine crafted with the same philosophy and terroir access that defines the estate. The 2024 vintage, a cooler year, yielded a particularly elegant and balsamic expression.

The blend leans into Garnacha (40%) and Cariñena (20%), with Syrah (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (5%), and a small addition of white grapes — Garnacha Blanca, Picapoll Blanc, and Pedro Ximénez (5%) — adding aromatic lift. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, oak, and concrete, with 28 days of maceration and four months in barriques and oak vats.

Deep purple in the glass, the nose is balsamic and minty with resin, violets, and dark berry. On the palate, warm mulberry, plum, and lingonberry are framed by cinnamon, dried lavender, sage, and sweet paprika, with graphite and cocoa powder accents. Fine, chalky tannins and bright acidity give it a stylish, palate-cleansing finish with excellent length. Juicy, velvety, and built to drink now through 2036.

• Producer: Álvaro Palacios
• Appellation: Priorat DOQ, Catalonia, Spain
• Blend: 40% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena, 20% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% white grapes
• Vintage: 2024
• Aging: 4 months in barriques and oak vats
• Drink: Now through 2036
• Production: ~175,000 bottles
• Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim - Vintage 2024 

• Wine Spectator — 93 pts: Warm mulberry, plum and lingonberry with cinnamon, dried lavender, graphite and cocoa. Fine, chalky tannins and bright acidity. Stylish and appealing with good length. Drink now through 2036.
• Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) — 92 pts: Juicy and velvety with finesse and drinkability. Very balsamic and minty nose with hints of resin and violets. Textured and fruit-driven.

Winemaker Description 

A fresh, floral bouquet with notes of acacia flowers, this dry white wine is well-balanced with lively white fruit flavors. Harvested from Italy’s premier regions for the cultivation of Pinot Grigio, the grapes are vinified in stainless steel and released soon after the vintage to preserve the integrity of the fruit and maintain the naturally fresh character of the variety. Alverdi Pinot Grigio is an excellent aperitif.

The Wachau is one of the world’s great Riesling addresses — a narrow, dramatic corridor of the Danube where terraced granite and gneiss slopes catch the sun, cool rapidly at night, and coax extraordinary precision from the vine. Leo Alzinger’s estate in Unterloiben is among its quietest giants. Farming 11.5 hectares across celebrated sites including Loibenberg and Steinertal, Leo Jr. — who took the reins in 2002 after formative time with the legendary Hans Günter Schwarz at Müller-Catoir — makes wines that are never forceful or assertive. They are, in his own words, “amazingly sanguine and calmly transparent.”

The Ried Loibenberg is one of the warmest, most south-facing sites in the entire Wachau, with stony, shallow, primary rock soils on the upper terraces that push Riesling to physiological ripeness without excess sugar. Harvested later than most neighbors, whole-cluster crushed with a short maceration and 24-hour settling to drop green tannins, the 2021 Smaragd — the Wachau’s designation for its fullest, most age-worthy wines — is a wine of concentrated elegance: white stone fruit, citrus peel, crushed mineral, and a cool, saline thread that carries through to a long, refined finish. Drink now or cellar with confidence through 2035+.

95 points — James Suckling | “Dangerous freshness and enormous depth… very long and refined finish that feels almost weightless. Delightfully refined finish that makes you want to stay here for a long time. Drink or hold.”

• Producer: Alzinger, Unterloiben, Wachau, Austria
• Vintage: 2021
• Appellation: Wachau DAC — Smaragd
• Vineyard: Ried Loibenberg
• Varietal: Riesling
• Soils: Stony, shallow primary rock (upper terraces); deep loess (lower terraces)
• Vinification: Whole cluster, short maceration, 24-hour settling, natural fermentation
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White stone fruit, citrus peel, crushed mineral, saline thread, long refined finish
• Cellar: Drink now through 2035+
• Food Pairings: Lobster, freshwater fish, Wiener Schnitzel, aged Gruyère, scallops

One of the Wachau’s most elegant voices — Alzinger Loibenberg Smaragd is Riesling made with the confidence of silence.

Bodegas CARO · Amancaya Malbec-Cabernet · Mendoza · 2021 · 750ml

The Producer

The partnership between Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and the Catena family took root in 1999. The Catenas brought their knowledge of Mendoza's high-altitude terroirs and their passion for fine Malbec; the Rothschilds brought centuries of skill in growing, vinifying and aging great Cabernet Sauvignon, plus their mastery of blending. Together they created CARO, a union of their famous surnames, Catena and Rothschild, celebrating the fusion of opposites and the greatness that synergy can yield.

Bodegas CARO sources grapes from exceptional sites in the Andean foothills: Luján de Cuyo, part of the "First Zone" where Argentina's first Malbecs were planted, and the Uco Valley. The winery itself, built in 1884, is a designated heritage building in the heart of Mendoza. Today the estate is led by Laura Catena and Saskia de Rothschild, two of the most dynamic women in wine, with winemaker Philippe Rolet, crafting expressions of Mendoza's rugged terroir with balance, refinement and freshness.

The Wine

Amancaya is CARO's Malbec-led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, pairing Argentina's plush, dark-fruited signature grape with the structure and polish of Bordeaux's classic variety.

Expert Review - Vintage 2021

93 Points James Suckling | Pristine blue and purple fruit with violets, blueberries, black cherries, mulberries, pepper and a twist of dried herbs and spices. Fleshy and round on the palate with medium to full body and soft, fine tannins.

Pairings & Serving

Grilled steak, lamb, empanadas or aged hard cheeses. Serve around 60–64°F.

Specs

• Producer: Bodegas CARO (Barons de Rothschild Lafite & Catena)
• Wine: Amancaya
• Region: Mendoza, Argentina
• Vintage: 2021
• Varietals: Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon
• Size: 750ml

Lafite pedigree meets Mendoza muscle, at a price that makes it an easy yes.

Amante 1530 · Aperitivo Amaro · 700ml

Amante 1530 pairs Italian citrus with ginger and honeysuckle for a bright, aromatic opening. Its distinctive orange color brings a sunset glow to the glass.

Lean on entry, the palate unfolds with bitter citrus, zest, and pith, lifted by mouthwatering acidity. A touch of underlying sweetness balances the bitterness and keeps each sip inviting.

At a Glance

• Brand: Amante 1530
• Style: Aperitivo Amaro
• Flavor Notes: Citrus, ginger, honeysuckle, zest, and pith
• Palate: Medium-bodied, with bright acidity and balancing sweetness
• Size: 700ml

A vivid, bittersweet aperitivo with a bright citrus edge and a warmly colored pour.

Producer Description 

Mezcal Amaras Cupreata is a unique, artisanal mezcal made from the Cupreata agave, which is native to the mountains of Guerrero, Mexico. This mezcal has a rich, smoky flavor profile with earthy and herbal notes, balanced by a subtle sweetness.

It is crafted using traditional methods, including slow roasting the agave in earthen pits and distilling it in copper stills. The result is a smooth, complex spirit with hints of citrus, agave sweetness, and a long, smoky finish. Ideal for sipping or in cocktails.

Amarás · Espadín Reposado · Oaxaca, Mexico

Amarás Espadín Reposado is a handcrafted, 100% agave mezcal from Oaxaca. Made with Espadín agave, it matures for a minimum of three months in barrels made from two different types of oak, developing a natural amber tone and a smooth, mellow character.

Character & Aging

The producer highlights vanilla and guava, followed by a full-bodied palate with caramel. Oak maturation brings a mellow dimension to this Espadín expression, making it an inviting choice for exploring reposado mezcal.

Producer Description

Amarás
Vanilla and guava

Full bodied with caramel Amarás Reposado grants you entrance to the world of mezcal with its smooth and mellow notes. Handcrafted using the same fine agave Espadín, only this time, it's matured in our barrels carved from 2 different types of Oak.

During this process, it shades into an elegant, light-tanned and natural amber tone, after being left for a minimum of 3 months to adjust itself into our beloved Amarás Reposado.

Serving Suggestions

Try a small pour neat to explore the vanilla, guava, and caramel notes. For a cocktail, consider a mezcal Old Fashioned that lets its mellow oak-aged character take the lead.

Details

• Producer: Amarás
• Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico
• Style: Mezcal Artesanal Reposado
• Agave: Espadín, 100% agave
• Maturation: Minimum three months in two types of oak
• Color: Natural amber
• Producer tasting notes: Vanilla, guava, and caramel
• Bottle size: 750ml

A mellow, oak-aged Espadín mezcal for sipping or a thoughtfully mixed cocktail.

Producer Description 

Amargo-Vallet Angostura is a bitter liqueur made from Angostura bark and a maceration of cherry fruits, cloves and other roots and spices. Herbal notes of bittersweet dark chocolate and citrus rind balance an earthly richness to create this delightful elixir.

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Amaro 72 is an amaro with perfect balance: neither too bitter nor too sweet. 

Powerful entry of fresh herbs and clove Round mid-palate showing sweet characters of cooked spice Delightful, fresh mint finish.

Expert Review

94 Points Tasting Panel | At 46 proof, Montenegro has become one of the leading amari and is extremely popular with mixologists. The sarsaparilla nose is iconic, the palate and experience of bitters and sweets, intertwined with twists and turns, from chocolate to root vegetable to orange zest.

Producer Description 

Soft and silky mouthfeel with a satisfying balance between sweet and bitter notes. Its well- balanced sweetness merges with the other ingredients, fading in a pleasantly bitter finish. Citrus entry with a high level of complexity. Sweet and bitter oranges leave room for motes of lime and mandarin. The herbaceous aroma of marjoram and thyme is gently overcome by spiced, basalmic blends of incense and eucalyptus. Complex roasted notes complete an elegant finish reminiscent of undergrowth and mineral tones. Amber-colored and bright with delicate mahogany transparencies on the outer edges. 

Amaro Lucano 750ml

Amaro Lucano has been produced in Pisticci, Basilicata — the sun-baked heel of Italy's boot — since 1894, when pastry chef Pasquale Vena first blended his secret recipe of herbs and botanicals. Over 130 years later, the recipe remains a closely guarded family secret, passed from father to son across four generations of the Vena family. What is known: more than 30 herbs, roots, and botanicals go into every bottle, producing a bittersweet amaro of extraordinary complexity and balance — one that became the official amaro of the Italian Royal House and remains one of Italy’s most beloved digestivi.

Elegant and complex, Amaro Lucano strikes the perfect balance between bitter and sweet — with floral notes, a whisper of citrus, and a long, warming finish that makes it exceptional on its own over ice, in a spritz, or as the secret weapon in a cocktail.

"It contains the essence of more than 30 herbs, a symphony of flavours to which its unique taste — both delicately balanced and invigorating — can be attributed. In this blend you should detect floral notes, a whisper of citrus… among others… I cannot bring myself to disclose anything further!" — The Vena Family, Amaro Lucano

• Producer: Vena Family, Pisticci, Basilicata, Italy
• Style: Italian Amaro — bittersweet herbal liqueur
• Botanicals: 30+ herbs, roots, and botanicals (secret recipe since 1894)
• ABV: 28%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Bittersweet, floral, citrus, herbal complexity, warming finish
• Best With: Neat over ice, Amaro spritz, Negroni variation, or as a digestivo after dinner

Over 130 years of Italian herbal tradition in a bottle — Amaro Lucano is the digestivo that turns any meal into a proper Italian occasion.

This annotated anthology presents a new perspective about the world-famous Madeira Wine, once widely praised and consumed in the United States of America. It produces the result of an in-depth research in primary 19th century American sources, through which one can see the paramount importance this wine once had in American society, from early Colonial days until the mid 1800's, when its sales started to decline due to the disease that destroyed the island's vineyards in 1852.

This book aims at reviving to the present generation a wide variety of forgotten facts and narratives concerning this product of excellence which is still made at the far-off Madeira island, and still reaches the American shores.