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
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, 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
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
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
Tucked in between the Orobic and Retic Alps just south of the Italian-Swiss border, you’ll find the terraced vineyards of ARPEPE. At the helm of this storied estate, located in the Grumello subzone of Valtellina in Lombardy,... Read More
The Arpepe - Valtellina Superiore Sassella 'Rocce Rosse' 2001 is a remarkable wine from the Valtellina region in Italy. With its vintage aging gracefully, this wine showcases a deep and complex character, boasting enticing... 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
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.
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
2017 is to be considered a very good vintage. Despite being characterized by hot and dry summer months, water reserves in the soil and September rain saved the vines from being stressed by water shortage. These factors, together... 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
The estate of Giuseppe Mascarello e Figlio has a long and illustrious history in Piemonte, and is unequivocally one of the greatest Barolo producers. This traditionally-styled winery is now run by Mauro Mascarello, who is the... Read More
Il Palazzone is a small, environmentally engaged producer of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. With vineyards in three areas of Montalcino, at different altitudes and exposures, the vineyard is able to bottle all the complementary... Read More
The Monte dei Ragni winery is a small family business that has been producing high-quality wines for over 500 years. The winery is led by Zeno Zignoli, a passionate winemaker who is committed to producing wines that reflect the... Read More
The name “Renato Ratti” is Indissolubly tied to the evolution and ultimate success of modern Barolo. It was his idea to introduce the “Cru” concept to the Langhe district.
Vineyards: Vigna Colombaio Position: Castelnuovo dell'Abate Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats with maceration of 20-25 days Aging: 36 months in small wooden barrels 16-25 hl Beautiful! Totally... Read More
Vineyards: Vigna Tassi Position: Castelnuovo dell'Abate Vinification: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats with maceration of 15-20 days Aging: 36 months in medium-sized wooden barrels 30-40 hl A punch in the... Read More