Puglia

"This refreshing and fruit Moscato wine comes from the warm Southern vineyards of Puglia. Primo Amore, or first love expreses the joy of discovery experienced when a wine drinker first encounters the sweetness amd enticing fragrance of the delicate wine." ~Winery NotesMoscato wine (sometimes

Wine Spectator 85"Medium-bodied, displaying a round mix of black plum, dark cherry and light fig notes, with layers of spice and hints of mountain herb and tobacco. Negroamaro, Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon. — NW"Intense ruby red in color with violet hues. Aromas of red fruits and black

Wine Advocate 90"The 2009 Primitivo di Manduria Villa Santera is a joyous red bursting with varietal character. Dark fruit, licorice, clovers and flowers emerge with lovely inner sweetness, adding complexity to the dense, expressive fruit. This is another winner from Leone de Castris. Anticipated

" A balance of elegance and power; inky black fruit, spice and white pepper, jammy black cherries, plums, blackberry fruit, truffles, tar, and espresso. Warm and rich in the mouth with a creamy texture; the ripe fruit is well supported by the deep structure of the wine. Sit back and travel through

John Gillman 87"The 2010 Primitivo 'Matane' from San Marzano is bottled under a screwcap, but my sample showed only a tiny hint of reduction and was really a pretty good middleweight with time in decanter. The nose is ripe and quite pure, showing no signs of sur maturité in its blend of 23

"This is my favourite of Castello Monaci...big fan of the rich, red fruits, hearty plum core and silky tannic structure. Smoky character is what I love about this so great pair with meats and gamey dishes...balance is the word for this wine!" ~F.P.

Robert Parker 87"Castello Monaci's 2011 Primitivo Piluna emerges from the glass with blackberries, tar, licorice and spices. It also reveals a bit more varietal delineation than the Negroamaru Maru. At $12.00 a bottle, it also happens to be a terrific value." ~A.G.

"Just slightly sparkling, this fresh and juicy wine has hints of ripe apricots, peaches and sweet melon."

"Ruby red in color with ripe berry aromas, Stella Sangiovese offers a round, elegant body. Boasting a bright and pleasant acidity, Stella Sangiovese is the ideal food wine." ~Winery Notes

" Grapes are picked by hand and partially de-stalked. The must ferments together with skins in stainless steel for 8-10 days at a temperature of 77-82°F, with a maceration period of 8-10 days and daily pump-over. Following malolactic fermentation is over and a period in stainless steel, the wine

"Stella is a crisp Pinot Grigio with good acidity and mineral, as well as tree fruit flavors, and hints of honey. This wine actually tastes like Pinot Grigio, an enviable achievement given the quantity produced as well as its price. Elegant, clean, citrusy (oranges and ripe apples) notes are