Gianluca Battaglio loves his land. But he was taught that love from his father and grandfather. They were talented farmers that stood out for making the impossible, possible. Gianluca’s grandfather was awarded a knighthood... Read More
If you don’t know Primitivo, this is the perfect place to start. One of the star varietals of Southern Italy in the Puglia region, Primitivo di Manduria is just what we call Zinfandel here in the states. It’s only... Read More
The Castello di Neive estate has a centuries-long history closely tied to the town of Nieve and its wines, and to Barbaresco in particular.. The Castello and its cellars, the Santo Stefano vineyard and the other exceptional vineyards,... Read More
Castellucci Miano Old vines, native grapes, microclimates, low yields, sustainable agriculture, and estate bottling at the origin. These are just some of the elements that go into the craftsmanship of artisanal wine. The history... Read More
It was 1966 when Domenico Poggiali Fèlsina took the courageous leap and bought the estate at a time when Italian viticultore was struggling. He chose to invest in the quality of the wine and the expertise of a young team.... Read More
In the ancient hills of Usini—one of the oldest cradles of winemaking—Francesco Fiori crafts his wine like an artist painting in red. Usini, a protected City of Wine and sanctuary... Read More
Le Fraghe’s 70 acres of vineyards are mostly located in the Bardolino Classico zone at about 600 feet of elevation near the small towns of Cavaion Veronese and Affi, close to where marmo rosso veronese is excavated, the... Read More
On the 15th of May, 1841, the office of the Royal Military Command of the Province of Alba granted to Luigi Costamagna, the son of founder Francesco Antonio Costamagna, an official license “to retail the wines produced from... Read More
A single vineyard nestled in the hills of Piglio, a town not far from Rome — the birthplace of four popes and home to Emperor Nerva. This wine is a piece of history, once savored by those who walked the Vatican halls and... Read More
In the heart of Molise, where the Apennine mountains gently kiss the Adriatic Sea, nature weaves a tapestry of elemental beauty. Here, the four sacred elements—Water, Air, Land, and Wine—converge,... Read More
The wines at the Vespa winery and estate in western Puglia are vinified by one of Italy’s most celebrated winemakers, Riccardo Cotarella, who became one of the most influential Italian winemakers of all time during the 1990s... Read More
Villa Calcinaia is an estate located in the Greve in Chinati sub zone of the region of Chianti Classico. The Capponi family has owned the estate since 1524, currently celebrating their 500th Year of continuous family ownership.... Read More