Italy & Spain Tasting

Italy & Spain Tasting

Monday 1st August 2016
by Justerini & Brooks

July saw the return of our annual Italy and Spain portfolio tasting. 

Hot tickets from Spain included the new 2014 vintage from Ribera del Duero, courtesy of Javier Zaccagnini’s Bodegas Aalto and Sei Solo – a project quickly developing a cult following - and whose 2014s are certainly the best release yet. How pleased Javier must be to have this new creative outlet to go with a recently refurbished winery and tasting room!

New Producer: Napa Knockout - Massimo di Costanzo

New Producer: Napa Knockout - Massimo di Costanzo

Thursday 1st September 2016
by Julian Campbell

Massimo di Costanzo is the up-and-coming talent from Napa Valley, whose wines have really impressed. Making wine in tiny quantities, the adage good things come in small packages, or in this case parcels, has never be so astute. The 2013 vintage is one Napa knockout you will not want to miss out on...

We asked Massimo a few questions to give us a real insight into the innermost workings of this exquisite winery and just why, for Massimo, the simplicity of wine and the culture of wine is as much a necessity as it is a way of life. Read on to find out more...