What's Inside this Month's Boxes
February 2026
WHITE - Knoll — Ried Trum Federspiel 2023
Wachau, Austria · Grüner Veltliner
Tasting Notes
Green apple, white pepper, citrus zest, wet stone, and subtle salinity. Crisp, dry, and finely textured with classic Wachau precision.
Pairings
· Crudo
· Schnitzel
· Grilled fish
· Alpine cheeses
Producer
Weingut Knoll is one of Austria’s most revered producers. The Ried Trum vineyard delivers Grüner with clarity, structure, and unmistakable sense of place. Federspiel indicates a dry, elegant style built for the table.
RED - Terre Nere — Etna Rosso 2023
Etna, Sicily · Nerello Mascalese
Tasting Notes
Wild strawberry, sour cherry, dried herbs, orange peel, and smoky volcanic minerality. Light to medium-bodied, lifted, and precise with vibrant acidity.
Pairings
· Charcuterie
· Grilled vegetables
· Roast chicken
· Mushroom dishes
Producer
Tenuta delle Terre Nere is one of Etna’s benchmark estates, founded by Marc de Grazia. Their wines showcase the transparency and elegance of Nerello Mascalese grown on high-elevation volcanic soils.
WHITE - Esprit Leflaive — Pouilly-Fuissé 2020
Mâconnais, Burgundy · Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
White peach, lemon oil, chalky minerality, subtle cream, and saline length. Refined, layered, and quietly powerful.
Pairings
· Scallops
· Lobster
· Roast chicken
· Cream-based sauces
Producer
Esprit Leflaive extends the philosophy of Domaine Leflaive beyond Puligny-Montrachet, applying the same organic principles and precision to top sites across Burgundy. This Pouilly-Fuissé offers depth and polish with unmistakable Leflaive elegance.
RED - Giacomo Conterno — Nervi 2021
Gattinara, Alto Piemonte · Nebbiolo
Tasting Notes
Red cherry, rose petal, iron, dried herbs, and firm mineral structure. Elegant, savory, and tightly wound with long-term potential.
Pairings
· Braised meats
· Veal
· Risotto
· Aged cheeses
Producer
Giacomo Conterno acquired Nervi in 2018, bringing one of Barolo’s most revered philosophies to Alto Piemonte. Gattinara’s volcanic soils produce Nebbiolo with tension, freshness, and remarkable longevity.