The Martusciello family of Quarto, province of Naples, are known for their focus on "tipicita" or authenticity & their "Grotta del Sole" wines brought to notice the quality wine traditions of the long-ignored Campania region (including an official feature at the G-7 meeting in Naples). Now son Salvatore offers a select line under his own name.
-Importer notes
The 2019 Brut Vouvray Pétillant is a finely tuned, subtly sparkling wine with a supple, rounded, airy expression. It's light on its feet with a fine fresh fruit character and delicate, lees-derived almond flavor. A refined tow of acidity flows through ...
The NV Collection 245 is another stellar Champagne from Roederer. Apricot, white owers, spice, white pepper and tangerine oil all open in the glass. This is a more open-knit style from Roederer. The blend is 41% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 24% Meuni...
In an increasingly complex and ever-changing wine world, I have a soft spot for those who just keep things steady and simple. The Bottex family is literally the only vigneron family I know who make one single wine, have always made only one single wine, have no plans to expand, and make their one single wine ridiculously, deliciously well. No changes to the label nor to what’s inside the bottle, in at least the few decades I’ve been drinking it. No need to chase any fads when you’ve got something impeccable you can be proud of. This is a universally loved pink bubbly delight of candied strawberries and roses, always true and always exquisite. Icing on the cake is that it’s affordable, too.
—Chris Santini (Kermit Lynch)
A truly dynamic bottle of bubbles. Incredibility fine for a bottle under $20.