Italy

The vineyards are impeccable, on clay and gravel soil, they are managed like a well kept market garden. Yields are low and harvesting by hand carries on until late October...

Fans of crisp, savory?ros?should familiarize themselves with?Italy?s?bounty of beautiful pink-hued offerings. While in the past it was not common throughout much of the country, producers from north to south have...

The family operation began in 1971 when textiles entrepreneur Arnaldo Caprai purchased 12.5 acres in Montefalco. In 1988, ownership passed on to Arnaldo?s son, Marco, who began the project to...

The family operation began in 1971 when textiles entrepreneur Arnaldo Caprai purchased 12.5 acres in Montefalco. In 1988, ownership passed on to Arnaldo?s son, Marco, who began the project to...

This year?s top spot goes to a?Barbera from Piedmont?a category that has made huge strides in the last few decades. While not historically considered a high-quality grape, a growing number...

THE NEW GENERATION With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and...

After Castellare di Castellina, located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, Rocca of Frassinello was born in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, between Bolgheri to the north...

After Castellare di Castellina, located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area, Rocca of Frassinello was born in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, between Bolgheri to the north...

A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe. Inherently high in tannins and acidity, the best bottlings of Cabernet can age...

THE NEW GENERATION With its close ties to the land for the past seven generations, the Zonin family heads the largest private vine growing and winemaking company in Italy (and...

Floral aromas merge with hints of racy citrus, pineapple and mineral characters, combined with the softening marine influence. On the palate, this is a refreshing, elegant wine that retains its...

Poggio al Tufo was the first of the Tommasi Family Estates to be located outside of Valpolicella, where the historical winemaking family is based since 1902. Seeing tremendous potential in...

Winery Overview Two of Italy?s most acclaimed winemakers, brothers Riccardo and Renzo Cotarella, founded Falesco in 1979. Their philosophy is focused on balancing the uniqueness and tradition of native varietals...

Winery Overview Two of Italy?s most acclaimed winemakers, brothers Riccardo and Renzo Cotarella, founded Falesco in 1979. Their philosophy is focused on balancing the uniqueness and tradition of native varietals...

Piemonte is one of the leading regions in Italy for top-quality wine making. A century-long tradition of small wineries keeps the name of Piemonte wines high all over the world....

Established in 1896 by Giovanni Massolino, the winery has been dedicated to the production of great wines from the Langhe area for four generations, of which three generations are currently...

Aldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten...

Winery Overview Located in Canale, in the heart of the Roero DOCG in Langhe, the Monchiero Carbone winery was established in 1990 with the goal of reuniting vineyards owned by...

Since 1956, the Piedmont winemaker Michele Chiarlo has foreshadowed the continuing quest for quality on the part of so many of Italy's conscientious producers. From the beginning, the Chiarlo family...

Back then it wasn?t easy, given the economic crisis that lasted for years. Elio, along with other friends, decided to learn more about winemaking beyond the borders of Piemonte, trying...

Winery Overview Established in the 1750s by winemaker Pietro di Mastro Berardino, Mastroberardino is Campania?s most renowned winery. Pietro was awarded the professional title of Mastro as testament to his...

WINERY OVERVIEW Argiolas is the foremost wine estate on the island of Sardinia producing archetypal wines from native varietals. Antonio Argiolas, who died in 2009 at the age of 102,...

Over the years, Michele Chiarlo has realized a success and recognition brought by constant pursuit of quality. Today?s winery was built on the business of Chiarlo's father: the estate vineyards...

Its name, therefore, contains a mission: to produce the classic wines of Piedmont. According to its ideals, Malgr? produces its white wines in their best expressions of Gavi DOCG and...

It is in the volcanic soils of Mt. Etna where the Tornatore family has set deep, centuries old roots. The Tornatores, one the oldest wine growing families on Mt. Etna,...

Winery Overview Established in the 1750s by winemaker Pietro di Mastro Berardino, Mastroberardino is Campania?s most renowned winery. Pietro was awarded the professional title of Mastro as testament to his...

Founded in 1830, Tasca d'Almerita operates five estates in five territories, including Tascante on Mount Etna. Tasca d?Almerita is currently run by Count Lucio Tasca, along with his sons, Giuseppe,...

The first to believe in the value of these black lands was Guglielmo Cambria who, together with his brother Enzo, decided at the beginning of the 1990s to convert what...

It is in the volcanic soils of Mt. Etna where the Tornatore family has set deep, centuries old roots. The Tornatores, one the oldest wine growing families on Mt. Etna,...

Aldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971), created private biotype selections (selezioni massali) of Nebbiolo and Dolcetto, pioneered the renaissance of Freisa, a noble yet forgotten...

In the 1960?s, Alberto di Gr?sy spent much of his time supervising the agricultural operations of the family estates where he concluded early on that he didn't want to limit...

Pinot Grigio?is the Italian name for?Pinot Gris, a white mutation of the Pinot family which shares its genetic fingerprint with Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc et al. The term Pinot Grigio...

Pinot Grigio?is the Italian name for?Pinot Gris, a white mutation of the Pinot family which shares its genetic fingerprint with Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc et al. The term Pinot Grigio...

In 1995, MHW executives recognized the difficulty for new brands to enter the US market and thereby transitioned a traditional importer/brand marketer to an alternative service model platform ? MHW,...

The beachhouse is an inspirational range of some of our best wines born in sunny South African vinyards and made with you in mind.

Currently, the co-operative has more than 300 members, who can count on ever more specialised cultivation techniques, ever more modern equipment and an ever attentive eye on vine training methods,...

To Juliet?s question ?What?s in a name?? the Sartori family would answer ?Everything!? For over a century, Sartori, a leading name in fine wines from northeast Italy?s Veneto region, has...

In the late 18th century Juan de Alvear was posted to Cordoba. His son, then the Mayor of N?jera, married a Cordoban and moved to Montilla where, keeping with the...

Although typically complex, many rare red-wine blends do conform to certain patterns. Many are regional twists on the classic?Bordeaux Blend; by adding their local signature grape to a basic Cabernet-Merlot...

Pinot Grigio?is the Italian name for?Pinot Gris, a white mutation of the Pinot family which shares its genetic fingerprint with Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc et al. The term Pinot Grigio...