Wine Tasting – Dalla Terra Italian Portfolio

We are thrilled to host Brian Larky, the owner of Dalla Terra Winery Direct, for our next tasting event on Tuesday, July 11th at 6pm. Join us for an evening of exceptional Italian wines and the expertise of a true industry veteran and Italian enthusiast.

Brian Larky, the founder of Dalla Terra, has a rich background in wine, including production roles at renowned Napa Valley wineries like Far Niente and Domaine Chandon. His passion for Italian wines led him to work as a winemaker for Ca’ del Bosco in Lombardy’s Franciacorta region. Inspired by this experience, Brian transitioned from winemaking and became an importer of Italian wines, establishing Dalla Terra in 1990.

During this exclusive tasting event, Brian will guide you through a selection of exceptional wines from his portfolio, representing various regions of Italy:

Cleto Chiarli ‘Vecchia Modena Premium’ Brut DOC 2021
A pretty, pinkish red Lambrusco with rosy florals, wild strawberry, hints of tangerine, mineral-tinged cherries, and a long tart-berry finale.

Marco Felluga ‘Just Molamatta’ Collio Bianco Friuli DOC 2017
Honeysuckle, cooked apples, grilled pears, butter, praline, roasted hazelnuts. Full-bodied, rich, buttery, with plenty of spice and a toasty finish.

Selvapiana ‘Vigneto Erchi’ Chianti Ruffina DOCG 2017
A blend of Sangiovese and native varieties from organically cultivated vineyards. This wine offers the essence of the Pontessieve area, showcasing the character of Tuscany.

La Valentina ‘Bellovedere’ Montepulciano D’Abruzzo Terre dei Vestini Riserva DOC 2019
La Valentina’s highest expression of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. It reveals mature flavors of blackberry, cherry confit, with hints of smoke, tar, and sweet spice.

Aia Vecchia ‘Sor Ugo’ Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2020
A Bordeaux-blend showcasing thickly extracted aromas of blackberry preserves, cherry confit, smoke, tar, sweet spice, with a rich density and a lingering finish of campfire ash and hickory smoke.