Italian

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... Read More

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... Read More

Aldo Conterno

Aldo Conterno, a legend in his own lifetime, managed to forge a reputation as one of the most
celebrated growers in Piedmont after parting ways with his family’s estate to set up his own winery
in 1969. A maverick... Read More

Aldo Conterno

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo wine, and in... Read More

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... Read More

Aldo Conterno Description

Conterno and his older brother Giovanni assumed responsibility of the Giacomo Conterno estate in 1961, but the brothers eventually parted ways over conflicting philosophies on the production of Barolo... Read More

Side Gig SuperSalt is made by our friend, wine expert, tour guide, author and general bon vivant, Anthony Giglio.

SuperSalt is made from hand-selected herbs, garlic and sea salt from Italy that is dried naturally, employing the... Read More

4,000 Bottles Handcrafted In Italy

As the sun sinks over the volcanic hills of Taurasi, the spirit of Antico Borgo Campi Taurasini 2018 comes alive. This is no ordinary wine; it is Aglianico— the noble grape of southern... Read More

3,000 Bottles Handcrafted in Italy

As dusk settles over the ancient hills of Taurasi, the vineyards exhale fresh dew and Mediterranean herbs. Seated inside a stone cellar, you cradle a glass of Antico Borgo Taurasi Riserva, a... Read More

Few estates remain in this historic northerly zone, but tenacious Antoniolo, established in 1949, is surely the most dynamic; Antoniolo was the first producer in the DOCG to bottle cru wines, and is one of the only to bottle 100%... Read More

The 2013 Arpepe - Valtellina Superiore Grumello 'Sant Antonio' is a captivating expression of Nebbiolo from the renowned Valtellina region in Italy. This wine exudes an enchanting bouquet of red cherries, wild berries,... Read More

3,333 Bottles Handcrafted in Italy

In the rugged heart of Sardinia, a land of longevity, grows a remarkable vein of vines running through Atha Ruja’s estate, yielding the finest Cannonau clusters. From this treasured plot... Read More

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

600 Bottles Handcrafted In Italy

In the heart of Piedmont, atop the fabled Serragrilli hill, lies a vineyard that knows the secrets of time and the beauty of patience. The Serragrilli hill is not just any vineyard; it is the crown... Read More

3,000 Bottles Handcrafted In Italy

In the hills of Piedmont, where the Dolcetto grape is often relegated to the valley floors, the Battaglio family has defied tradition. Their Dolcetto 2023 vines grow atop a Barbaresco vineyard,... Read More

2,600 Bottles Handcrafted in Italy

Elegance & Finesse

As the sun sets over Piedmont's rolling hills, the vineyards glow in a soft golden light, seated at a weathered table in a stone villa, you cradle a glass of Battaglio... Read More

In 1875, the botanist Dottore Francesco Peloni developed in the mountain region Bormio, Lombardy the original recipe for the Amaro Braulio. The ingredients for the use of this unique Amaro are exclusively fresh herbs and spring... Read More

About Cantine Bruni....
Founded in 1974, Cantine Bruni has become a prominent property in the Maremma Toscana. Cantine Bruni marries the native varietals of the region with the Maremma's ideal microclimate of favorable soil... Read More

Cantalupo - Ghemme 'Collis Breclamaae' 2016
Grown on a combination of Granite/Clay, Gravelly loam, Sandstone, Sandy loam, Schist

This vineyard takes it name from an ancient medieval village, Breclema, which was located... Read More

According to Wine Advocate Magazine, ...the Caprili 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva AdAlberto is a single-vineyard expression that has drawn its fruit from the same site since 2010. The wine is dedicated to the paternal figure... Read More

Cardedu 2022 Vermentino di Sardegna ‘Nuo’

These vineyards are located in the sparsely and rugged south east corner of the island, where the granite mother rock has been crumbled by erosion. The property has been in... Read More

The term “Riserva” connects directly to the wine world. Together with “IN”, that is the symbol of Castell’in Villa, it gives more recognizability to this selection.

“Riserva ‘IN”... Read More

Castello di Neive is a family-owned winery situated in the picturesque Langhe region. The Stupino family, including siblings Anna, Giulio, Italo, and Piera, oversee the estate. Their vineyards cover 150 acres, and they produce... 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

Castello di Volpaia is located in an 11th century village that bears the same name. It sits on a hilltop just north of the town of Radda in Chianti, 2,024 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Chianti Classico region. One... Read More

In 1961, The first vintage of Barolo was bottled at Ciabot Breton. Between the 60s and 70s, the family purchased new land, and this was joined by the vineyards inherited by Luigi’s wife, Maria Beatrice, in the historic Roggeri... Read More

A gently sparkling, lightly sweet red wine made in the traditional method. The grape is Grasparossa.

This is certainly an under-appreciated wine type. Redolent with fruit. Balanced with great acidity.

Serve chilled as an aperitif... Read More

2,000 Bottles Handcrafted in Italy

You don’t settle for the predictable. That’s why Le Terre Rosse calls to you—a Super Tuscan crafted from the rare red soils of Montalcino, where iron-rich earth imparts a depth... Read More

The Dal Forno family has been making wine since 1983. Located in Val D’Illasi, the estate consists of 65 acres of vines planted to traditional indigenous varieties of Corvina, Corvinone, Rodinella, Oseleta, and Croatina.... Read More

Working at a comparatively artisinal scale, Stefano Perrone has championed ideas foreign to most of the region's large producers. He works with many north-facing sites (for freshness), limits his yields, and makes a strict... Read More

The Ezio T. estate is a Barbera specialist located in the Asti hills in the hamlet of Vianoce. The winery is based in the early nineteenth century complex of Agliano Terme, which has been in the family since the 1920s. At this... Read More

Here is charming sweet wine. On the nose, you will find distinct notes of apricot and candied orange peel, notes of date interwoven with fresh aromas of sage and calamint, with a finish of tobacco. On the palate it expresses remarkable... Read More

6,000 Bottles Handcrafted In Italy

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

Italy's answer to Champagne.
A small grower Champagne: 1,800 bottles produced.

In the hills of Franciacorta, where mist mingles with sunlight, Gralò Franciacorta Satèn 2020 quietly defies expectations. Crafted... Read More

The vineyards of the domaine curl over the hills passing seamlessly across the border of Italy into the slopes of Slovenia. After determining that stainless steel was not a proper marriage for his wines in the 1990s, Josko Gravner... Read More