{"title":"Volio Imports Wine Tasting","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tenuta-santhelena-ribolla-gialla-caterina-2021-750ml","title":"Tenuta Sant'Helena Ribolla Gialla Caterina - 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinous.com\/wines\/fantinel-tenuta-sant-helena-ribolla-gialla-caterina\/2024\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points Vinous Media \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Ribolla Gialla Caterina opens with a minty freshness as nuances of candied lime mix with tropical melon and sweet spice. It's juicy and energetic with ultra-ripe melon tones offset by a stern mineral core. Zesty and pleasantly long, the 2024 tapers off with a resonance of chamomile that lingers. - Eric Guido on October 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe say delicate white floral and roasted nut aromas combine with zesty acidity and a deep saline, mineral character.   Bring on the shellfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wide Roots, LLC","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46341572952227,"sku":"TS'H_Ribolla24","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Tenuta-SantHelena-Ribolla-Gialla.webp?v=1759843161"},{"product_id":"libero-brunello-di-montalcino-molino-2019-750ml","title":"Libero Brunello di Montalcino - 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLibero is a modern expression of Montalcino, crafted for the curious, free-spirited drinker who values both quality and ease, offering a Sangiovese that is as comfortable in a crystal glass as it is shared casually among friends. The newest addition to the Lazzara Family Estate portfolio, founded in 2014 to celebrate the birth of Charles Lazzara’s son Lorenzo, Libero embodies a philosophy of balance, approachability, and authenticity. Sourced from multiple estate vineyards across diverse microclimates, the wine achieves consistency and harmony, with northern high-altitude sites contributing freshness and floral lift, while southern Castelnuovo plots add depth and ripe fruit character. Slightly higher yields ensure exceptional value without sacrificing quality, resulting in a classic yet relaxed Sangiovese that remains a steady, engaging companion—no matter how the night unfolds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003eDense, dark red in color, this wine presents powerful, rounded aromas of liquorice and ripe black cherry, leading to a juicy, spicy palate full of dark fruit notes, smooth tannins, and a long-lasting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/lazzara-2019-libero-sangiovese-brunello-di-montalcino\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening earthy aromas of top soil, herbs and coffee grinds roll into notes of vanilla bean and dark berries, before a unifying palate that brings plenty of mixed, juicy berries, plus lots more soil, wild mint, fennel and licorice. Tannins are firm and substantial–a comforting embrace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/contributor\/danielle-callegari\/\"\u003eDanielle Callegari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wide Roots, LLC","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48082345197731,"sku":"LiberoBrunello19","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Libero_Brunello-di-Montalcino_Bottle-Image-610x914.png?v=1788470013"},{"product_id":"ottin-petite-arvine-2024-750ml","title":"Ottin Petite Arvine - 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate operates as a fully self-sustaining ecosystem, powered entirely by renewable mountain resources—stream water, solar energy, and biomass—and fertilized solely with manure from their own cattle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eCultivation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003eHarvest began October 5, 2023 with manual harvesting in boxes and immediate cooling in cold storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003eFermentation begins with whole-cluster pressing and continues for 2–3 weeks at controlled temperatures using selected yeasts. The wine then matures for seven months on fine lees in stainless steel, gaining texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003eThis wine has an appearance of bright straw yellow with golden hues. Its nose is elegant and fresh with pineapple, mint, herbs, and grapefruit. On the palate, it is pleasantly fresh and savory, with bright acidity and a lingering, aromatic finish that highlights its elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wide Roots, LLC","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48082560450723,"sku":"OttinPetiteArvine24","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Ottin_Petite-Arvine.png?v=1788475902"},{"product_id":"montefili-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-2021-750ml","title":"Montefili Chianti Classico Gran Selezione - 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh above Chianti Classico in Panzano, at over 500 meters a.s.l., Montefili crafts low-intervention, high-altitude wines that reveal the purity and depth of Sangiovese. Founded in 1975 with what became the first single-vineyard “Cru” in Panzano. The winery is part of Italy’s first bio-district and a recognized DiversityArk company, Montefili gives more back to the land than it takes, ensuring every parcel expresses the unique character of its soils and the purity of Sangiovese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"One of the hidden gems in Chianti Classico, Vecchie Terre di Montefili has long been familiar to insiders and cognoscenti, but it remains surprisingly less well known outside that circle. The rugged hillside property lies on the Panzano\/Montefioralle border. Winemaker Serena Gusmeri consistently turns out some of the most compelling wines in Chianti Classico. The wines undergo primary and secondary fermentation in stainless steel tanks in an ambient cellar with no temperature control. Gusmeri gives her top Gran Seleziones long aging of 28-30 months in 20HL casks. Readers who have not tasted these wines absolutely owe it to themselves to do so.\" - Antonio Galloni - Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinous.com\/wines\/vecchie-terre-di-montefili-chianti-classico-gran-selezione\/2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is fabulous. Silky yet quite powerful, the 2021 Gran Selezione captures a striking middle ground in this range. Dark red-toned fruit, blood orange, crushed flowers and mint lend tons of aromatic nuance from start to finish. Next to the other Gran Seleziones, this bottling is just a bit lighter texturally, but that is really splitting hairs at this level. Most of this blend is from parcels on pietraforte. - By\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAntonio Galloni,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAugust 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wide Roots, LLC","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48082562154659,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Montefili_Gran-Selezione.png?v=1788476232"},{"product_id":"tenuta-argentiera-villa-donoratico-bolgheri-2022-750ml","title":"Tenuta Argentiera Villa Donoratico Bolgheri - 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot. Aged for 12 months in French and Austrian 500-litre tonneaux, followed by an additional 6 months in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003eRuby red in appearance, this wine is rich, opulent, and fruit-forward on the nose, with a vibrant, aromatic palate reminiscent of crisp mint and wild Mediterranean scrub, punching above its weight in body, structure, and density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/argentiera-2022-villa-donoratico-red-blend-bolgheri\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 point Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of pepper, wet slate tart blackberries and wild fennel swirl together to create a refreshing, invigorating nose. The palate layers more blackberries over black licorice and dark chocolate, before a finish of bitter citrus and tea leaf tang. Very lively acid bounces around taut tannins. \u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e— \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/contributor\/danielle-callegari\/\"\u003eDanielle Callegari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/wines\/xP4MMN8deYDR9iXAw\/bolgheri-rosso-villa-donoratico-2022\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Argentiera 2022 Bolgheri Rosso Villa Donoratico is rich and velvety on first inspection, with a generous bouquet. The wine shows aromas of black cherry and blackberry preserves. The 2022 growing season was hot, with heat spikes lasting until mid-August. These conditions have created a front-loaded red with a moment of thinness on the mid-palate. Pair it with barbecued meats and ribs. - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/J5rTSgu2a5HCsxbTy\"\u003eMonica Larner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wide Roots, LLC","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48082568708259,"sku":"Donoratico22","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Tenuta-Argentiera_Villa-Donoratico.png?v=1759843615"},{"product_id":"tenuta-argentiera-bolgheri-superiore-2021-750ml","title":"Tenuta Argentiera Bolgheri Superiore - 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc.  \u003c\/span\u003eAged for 14-16 months in 225-litre French oak barrels, followed by an additional 12 months in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003eDeep ruby red in appearance, this wine shows cherry and plum aromas with hints of leather and black pepper, while the palate reveals notes of mint, eucalyptus, and sweet tobacco leaf, supported by vanilla and toffee oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/wines\/FLPEPYC68zKeTEaEG\/argentiera-bolgheri-superiore-argentiera-2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95+ points Robert Parker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Argentiera 2021 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera (a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) is quite dense and rich, showing the bold intensity of the vintage in no uncertain terms. The wine feels too extracted to my tastes and marks quite a step up in richness compared to the thinner 2022 vintage that I tasted at the same time. The bouquet offers blackberry liqueur and syrupy black cherry with spicy notes. The tannins are fleshed out for the most part, with a point of bitterness that still needs to settle. The 2022 is thinner and easier to drink, but this 2021 needs a few more years of bottle age to iron out.- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.robertparker.com\/author\/J5rTSgu2a5HCsxbTy\"\u003eMonica Larner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinous.com\/wines\/tenuta-argentiera-bolgheri-superiore-argentiera\/2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 point Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Bolgheri Superiore Argentiera is a classy, polished red. Crushed flowers, mocha and cinnamon meld into a core of red-toned fruit. Aromatic and light on its feet, the 2021 offers plenty of Bolgheri richness, but in a restrained, vibrant style that is hugely appealing. - By\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAntonio Galloni,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDecember 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wide Roots, LLC","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48082570707107,"sku":"ArgenteriaSup21","price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Tenuta-Argentiera_Bolgheri-Superiore.png?v=1788479335"},{"product_id":"florio-marsala-superiore-riserva-semisecco-2015-750ml","title":"Florio Marsala Superiore Riserva Semisecco - 2015 (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1833, Florio is the world’s oldest Marsala producer and one of the original pioneers that brought this singular Sicilian wine to international prominence. Marsala stands apart as Italy’s one and only traditional fortified wine—distinct from Port, Sherry, or Madeira—crafted for pure enjoyment, whether savored neat, in cocktails, or as a defining ingredient in sweet or savory cuisine. As one of the few wineries based in Marsala itself, Florio remains the leading guardian of authentic, premium Marsala, producing roughly 90% of all DOC Marsala globally using only native grapes, led by Grillo, and patient aging in quiet oak cellars by the sea, where time, oxygen, and tradition shape wines of unmistakable depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003ePressing of grapes with a higher sugar content, while maintaining the skin contact with must. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature in concrete to maintain the tannins and prepare the wine for its encounter with alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid gap-6\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-center text-heading-h5\"\u003eAging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003eAged in singular, oak casks for 7 years, moving position in the cellar along the way, followed by three months in bottle. 1.5 micron filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/awards.decanter.com\/DWWA\/2022\/wines\/731258\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points Decanter World Wine Awards \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet aromas of prunes, raisins, fig compote, candied citrus peel, caramelised nuts and toffee. Very sweet with tangy acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-body-lg text-center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinous.com\/wines\/florio-semisecco-marsala-superiore-riserva\/2015\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2015 Semisecco Marsala Superiore Riserva displays a dark amber color. It lifts from the glass with cinnamon, cloves and dried black cherries. This is silky smooth with a balanced inner sweetness, mixing cocoa with baked apple and ground ginger. It finishes surprisingly fresh yet long and staining, leaving a mocha tinge and hints of brown spice. This is nicely done and beautifully balanced, finishing at 80 grams of residual sugar per liter and 19% abv. - By\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEric Guido,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJune 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/florio-2015-semisco-superiore-riserva-marsala\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA warming, walnut brown pour in the glass sets the stage for honey, cooked apples, stewed apricots and figs on the nose on top of buttery, leathery undertones. The palate feels delightfully indulgent with maple syrup and French toast, brown butter and rum raisin—it almost demands a cheese pairing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"taster\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/contributor\/danielle-callegari\/\"\u003eDanielle Callegari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Wide Roots, LLC","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48082616025251,"sku":"FlorioSemi15","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Florio-Marsala-Superiore-Riserva-Semisecco.webp?v=1788479546"}],"url":"https:\/\/cellar.com\/collections\/volio-imports-wine-tasting.oembed","provider":"Cellar.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}