Decanter Selects Durigutti's Wines as Editor's Choice, Best in Class, and Top Great Buys.

Durigutti's Proyecto Las Compuertas Cabernet Franc has been selected as Editor's Choice 2020, and included in Decanter's list of the Top 28 Cabernet Francs in All of South America.

Durigutti's Cara Sucia Cepas Tradicionales has been included in Decanter's list of 30 Great Buys for South Americn Red Blends 2020.

Hector and Pablo Durigutti are two of the most well known young winemakers in Argentina. The brothers endeavor to make wines which capture the time and place of each individual vintage and region. At the same time, their projects support and vitalize the regions where their grapes are cultivated, preserving each area's tradition of viticulture and ensuring their futures.

Vinito Sangria!

Vinito is a premium sangria crafted with high quality estate Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes from the winery very own vineyards in Valencia! All the ingredients are 100% natural, including the citrus from the region. Valencia is renowned for its world class oranges and citrus.

The vineyards, located at approximately 2,300 ft of altitude, are sustainably farmed. They vines are farmed with only low yields and minimal environmental impact. The grapes are hand harvested, soft pressed, and macerated with their skins. The winemaking is traditional, with no additives.

This traditional sangria recipe has been unchanged since 1944 to offer a classic and authentic Spanish tradition. It is smooth, with luscious ripe red fruit flavors and a hint of citrus. Vinito is best served chilled and in the company of friends! 

Cámbrico Has Made Decanter's List Of the 24 Spanish Wines To Have In Your Cellar!

We are proud to announce that Decanter magazine included Cámbrico on their list of the 24 best Spanish wines to have in your cellar! 

The Cámbrico vineyards are located on the granitic terraces of the mountainous Sierra de Francia Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Salamanca, western Spain. They winery is devoted to preserving the natural ecosystem of this beautiful place and all wines are certified organic and follow biodynamic practices. The Cámbrico winery is specially designed to vinify small, separate quantities of grapes produced by each of their unique plots. No pumps are used, the grapes and wine are all moved entirely by gravity.

Dissegna Sparkling Rosé … Prosecco Rosé Next Year!

This Rosé is an elegant pink color with delicate aromas of red berries, raspberries and strawberries, and lively small bubbles. As of 2021, this wine can be officially referred to as a Prosecco Rosé.

Podere San Michele is a brilliant straw yellow color with aromas of apple, pear, and apricots, and notes of freshly baked bread. It is fresh and full bodied with lively bubbles.

Dissegna winery was founded in Veneto, Italy in 1925. Third generation vigneron Francesco Dissegna is now proud to continue the work and commitment made by his father and grandfather. One of the most enduring lessons Francesco learned was the importance of respecting nature and following its rhythms: “The vine is like a mother and every wine is its creation, with a well-defined personality that reflects the originality of the territory.” In accordance with this inherited regard for nature, Francesco converted his farming to organic practices in 1998, a decision he refers to as “a choice of life and work.” 

90 Points and a Best Buy from Wine Enthusiast for Mehofer Klassik Grüner Veltliner 2019!

We want to take a moment to congratulate Mehofer for a fantastic review! Wine Enthusiast has given Mehofer Klassik Grüner Veltliner 2019 90 points and a Best Buy distinction! This organic wine has a fresh nose of apple and herbs with nutty notes. It's delicate and elegant on the palate with continued balanced flavors of fruit and herbs, and a medium body.

The Mehofer family has lived and farmed the land in Neudeggerhof, Austria for 10 generations, over 300 years! In 1992, they became one of the first wineries in the area to convert to 100% organic production. 

Stephan Mehofer, grower, winemaker and head of the 10th generation, goes beyond using organic methods by dry farming the vineyards and seeding the rows with a mix of clover, buckwheat, and radishes to encourage biodiversity. He deeply believes in the philosophy of making the wine on the vineyard, comparing the grapes to musicians in an orchestra and explaining “The winemaker, as a conductor, only spreads what already exists." As a result, he employs as few interventions as possible in the cellar, using no winemaking additives and only lightly fining or filtering.

Domaine Moulin Nouvel and Les Petites Cabanes Now In Stock!

Domaine Moulin Nouvel is located in Peyrac-Minervois, 30 minutes north of the medieval city of Carcassone, France. The topography makes it one of the cooler climate parts of the region, with ideal conditions for slow, even ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Guillaume Andre, third generation family winemaker, farms the family estate 100% organically.

Les Petites Cabanes pays tribute to generations of growers in the village of Tour St Martin. Les Petites Cabanes are stone huts that were hand-built by growers to provide overnight shelter in the fields after working long days. Today, these huts have been restored to preserve the historic traditions.

Announcing Price Decreases for Our Marchiori & Barraud and Cicchitti Wines!

We are happy to announce price decreases for our Marchiori & Barraud and Cicchitti wines!

• Marchiori & Barraud Cabernet Sauvignon
   

• Marchiori & Barraud Chardonnay
   

• Cicchitti Malbec
   

• Cicchitti Primmo Malbec
   

• Cicchitti Chardonnay

Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud come from families with long winemaking traditions. They work with Andrea's family-owned Marchiori Vineyard, located in the Perdriel area of Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza. Andrea manages the vineyard with exceptional care. The grapes are organically grown and hand harvested. Together they make a small amount of wine in pursuit of expressing the best of the terroir for each varietal.

Winemaking is a family tradition for the Cicchittis. Jose Antonio Cicchitti founded Bodega Cicchitti in 1982 in Mendoza, Argentina, following in the footsteps of his Italian born grandfather, Giuseppe. Today, Jose runs the winery with the help of his sons and daughter. They only use grapes from the family estate with yields from the vines kept low. The grapes are carefully selected and handpicked, assuring only the best quality for their wines.
 

Lower price for Marchiori & Barraud Malbec And Laureano Gomez Malbec

We are happy to announce lower prices for our Marchiori & Barraud Malbec and Laureano Gomez Malbec.

Las Lilas Vinho Verde Rosé!

With warm weather right around the corner, we are getting excited about having Las Lilas Rosé in stock!

Las Lilas Rosé is made in the Vinho Verde region in the Lima Valley in the north of Portugal. The cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the granitic soils produce elegant wines with delicate aromas and freshness. Winemaker José Oliveira has been working in the region for more than 25 years! He has crafted a lightly effervescent rosé with cherry flavors, floral notes, and a crisp palate. It is a perfect backyard wine! Pair it with salads, seafood or enjoy as an aperitif.

Las Lilas Rosé 2019 will be available to release on orders starting Monday, 2/24/20. This is the first of several rosés that will be available in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

New Arrivals This Week!

We are happy to announce the arrivals of:

• Brunn Zweigelt Rose 2019.

• Aguijon de Abeja Chardonnay-Semillon.

• Proyecto Las Compuertas Charbono and Cabernet Franc.

• Cara Sucia Blanco Legitimo, Sangiovese, and Cepas Tradicionales.

• Cicchitti Criollo Grande.

• Laureano Gomez Pinot Noir Reserva.

Reviews for Eco Terreno!

We want to take a moment to congratulate Eco Terreno in Sonoma County for several fantastic reviews from James Suckling! Our favorite is the barrel-fermented Chardonnay! In his 92 point review, James Suckling described it as having an "impressive array of peach and nectarine aromas and flavors on offer, with a more savory thread to the palate that carries subtle, biscuity, savory flavors at the finish. This wine has impressive composure." We couldn't agree more! Congrats again to winemaker Mark Lyon and the entire Eco Terreno team!

Eco Terreno is a biodynamic, estate winery laid out on the rolling hills of Alexander Valley in Sonoma, California. The winery staunchly believes that to become successful farmers and winemakers, it must first create a healthy native ecosystem for its vineyards. As such, the winery is certified biodynamic by Demeter and organic by Stellar! Headed by owner/winemaker Mark Lyons, the results of Eco Terreno's hard work are unique, expressive, alive wines that reflect the unique character of the vineyards.

New Year, New Warehouse!

Great news! We have completed our move to Alba Wine and Spirits Warehousing!

We appreciate your patience during our transitional process last week and look forward to a successful year!

Please have your truckers use 360 Mill Road Edison, NJ 08817 as the pickup address for orders going forward.

Feel free to let us know of any questions you may have and we will be happy to assist you. Thanks again!

Fantastic Reviews for Bodega Cicchitti!

We are happy to share two great reviews from the Wine Advocate for our friends at Bodega Cicchitti!

Winemaking is a family tradition for the Cicchittis. Jose Antonio Cicchitti founded Bodega Cicchitti in 1982 in Mendoza, Argentina, following in the footsteps of his Italian born grandfather, Giuseppe. Today, Cicchitti only uses grapes from the family estate with yields from the vines kept low. The grapes are carefully selected and handpicked, assuring only the best quality for their wines!

Add Some Bubbles to Your Holiday Season!

As we approach this holiday season, we are delighted to make your celebration sparkle with our collection of sparkling wines from France, Germany, Italy, and Spain! We encourage you to place any orders at your earliest convenience to ensure you receive your desired allocation.

All inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to personally assist you with any orders. Please feel free to contact us at 718-596-0722 or orders@theartisancollection.com.

All of us at the Artisan Collection wish you a cheerful holiday season!

An Outstanding Review for L'Arpenty Chinon 2018!

We are proudly sharing this review with a 92 points score for L'Arpenty Chinon Cabernet Franc 2018 from Decanter Magazine!

The Desbourdes family have lived and cultivated vines on this Estate since 1927. It is located near the town of Chinon in the Loire Valley. The family still uses the property’s historic cellar that is dug into the hillside.

Today, 4th generation winemaker Emilien Desbourdes lovingly farms his vines using certified organic methods. His aim is not only to respect the environment, but also to produce unique wines that express his family's vineyards. No chemicals are used (insecticides or herbicides). Instead, native ‘weeds’ are allowed to grow between rows and trees and hedges are planted near the vines when possible to encourage biodiversity. Debudding and thinning are both done by hand.

The result of all of Emilien’s hard work are only 2,500 cases a year of wines of depth and complexity.

Brouette Brut Prestige Blanc de Blancs now in stock!

Brouette Brut Prestige is a Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle made in Bordeaux. The wine is aged for at least 15 months on the lees. Fresh and elegant, with fine bubbles, Brouette has fragrant aromas of white flowers and stone fruits with hints of brioche.

How Often Do You Come Across a Sankt Laurent From A Single Vineyard More Than 8 Centuries Old?

We are very pleased to present Kalls Sankt Laurent Kobnert Vineyard 2017. The Kobnert Vineyard has been in production for over 800 years with tax records to prove it! The vineyard is protected by the Palatinate Forest and the soils are rich in lime-marl, loess and gravel. The winery focuses on traditional craftsmanship to create elegant wines with a sense of place.

Spatzi Furmint 2018

We now have in stock the 2018 vintage of Spatzi, a dry Furmint from Tokaj. These vineyards, at 1,499 ft above sea level, have a unique continental climate due to the protection of the nearby Carpathian mountains. The soils are of volcanic origin and contain a significant amount of gold! Some of the best terroirs in Tokaj are selected for this Furmint. A delicate and elegant wine with notes of pear and citrus, fresh and zesty.

Wecome Tenute di Fraternita and Colline San Biagio!

Today, we are excited to announce two Tuscan wineries: Tenute di Fraternita and Colline San Biagio. Both of these historic producers have been making wine for centuries and have achieved many scores in the high 90s.

Colline San Biagio is located in Carmignano, in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. This family-owned property has been making wine since the early 1800s, driven by tradition and respect for the land.
Meticulous care in tending the vineyards and hand-harvesting only the best grapes produces unique wines with a sense of place.

Tenute di Fraternita is nestled in the hills of Castiglion Fibocchi and Civitella, where the vineyards are in the ideal environment for Sangiovese. Tenute farms to maintain sustainable vineyards. Here, all grapes are hand-harvested and no enzymes or yeasts are added in order to allow the most natural and traditional product.

World-Famous Castelli di Jesi Wines!

Did you know that Italy's Castelli di Jesi has been nicknamed the "white Barolo"? The historic and famous Verdicchio wines from this Marche region are known for their profound depth of complexity and ability to age. At the Piersanti Winery, family and regional traditions are the driving force behind their classic winemaking style. Here, they make their Verdicchio as delicately as possible to maintain its fresh and unique flavor profile. Because the grapes are gently pressed, only the best juice is obtained and used for their wines— yielding a product that is equally complex and elegant.