Red Wine

Angelo Maci’s Pillastro collection boasts some of the most popular Italian wines in our cellar. It’s no surprise when you consider Angelo’s three Vinitaly Winemaker of the Year titles—and the accompanying Southern Italian Winery of the Year nods for his Cantine due Palme estate in sunny Puglia. Now, we’re thrilled to introduce Angelo’s latest addition……

Pillastro Nero is a true ‘black red’—from the ornate label to the deep, dark wine inside. It’s made by Angelo Maci, three-time Vinitaly Winemaker of the Year, using Cabernet Sauvignon and Primitivo grown in his 80-year-old albarello-trained vineyard. These bush vines are gnarled heirlooms that yield precious few grapes that are like little knots of…

“There is no better time to check out Puglian wine than now. I can’t imagine a better source of distinctive, charismatic and easy-to-drink wines for under $25.”– Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate And we can’t imagine a better place to start exploring than with Pillastro Primitivo. This Puglian red wine is a hit with all…

From Puglia, in the “heel” of Italy’s boot-shaped peninsula, Pillastro Primitivo is a soulful and sumptuously fruited red that’s sure to please. Earning more than 60 various awards since its first vintage, it’s packed with spiced plum and raspberry flavors that’d appeal easily to new wine lovers and experienced sippers, alike. But this wine’s popularity…

When you think of Italian “Pinot,” most immediately think Pinot Grigio. But here’s a fun fact for wine explorers: Italy also produces some fabulous (and hard to find) Pinot Noir. They call it Pinot Nero. When we tasted the playfully named Pino Pino—a riff on the Italian word for “pine tree”—we knew it was MADE…

When people think of Italian “Pinot,” most immediately think Pinot Grigio. But here’s a fun fact for wine explorers: Italy also produces some fabulous (and hard to find) Pinot Noir. They call it Pinot Nero. When we tasted the playfully named Pino Pino Pinot Noir—a riff on the Italian word for “pine tree”—we knew it…

Nestled at the base of the Pyrenees, the quiet, high-altitude region of Somontano produces wines that are “among the most consistent and best value in Spain,” writes Hugh Johnson in The World Atlas of Wine. Leave it to Beth Willard, our intrepid Spanish expert, to unearth a fantastic red that over-delivers on Hugh’s promise. Crafted…

Nestled at the base of the Pyrenees, the quiet, high-altitude region of Somontano produces wines that are “among the most consistent and best value in Spain,” writes Hugh Johnson in The World Atlas of Wine. Leave it to Beth Willard, our intrepid expert, to unearth a fantastic red that over-delivers on Hugh’s promise. Crafted by…

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the world’s finest, most age-worthy reds. The best start hitting their stride at 10 to 20 years of age. But it’s rare to find beautifully mature examples with perfect provenance. Which is what makes this one so very special … Last year, our Italian specialist Leonardo heard about a…

Alberto Antonini has been ranked among the world’s Top 5 winemakers by Decanter and The Drinks Business. He’s worked at renowned Tuscan estates Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Col d’Orcia, as well as famed wineries in Argentina, Australia and beyond. So, when we heard about Alberto’s latest project, we raced to secure the wine for you. As…