Grignolino (green-yoe-leno), a native grape of the Monferrato Hills, whose name means 'many (grape) pips is not as famous as Dolcetto and Barbera, but Piemontese locals drink plenty of this cheerful red while waiting for Barolo... Read More
Italy produces a surprisingly large amount of sparkling wine with a combination of Moscato, Prosecco, Lambrusco, and other Spumante/Frizzante. Most of it is meant for daily consumption and is priced between $10 and $20, but an... Read More
Italy produces a surprisingly large amount of sparkling wine with a combination of Moscato, Prosecco, Lambrusco, and other Spumante/Frizzante. Most of it is meant for daily consumption and is priced between $10 and $20, but an... Read More
Lombardy is in the middle of all the wine regions we know and love: Piedmont to the west, Emilia-Romagna to the south, and Veneto & Trentino to the east. French and Piedmontese grapes are typical here, so you'll find Nebbiolo... Read More
Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica is a classic Italian white wine from south-facing vineyards 1000 feet above sea level in the Marche region. Notes of flowers, green apples, minerals, and citrus. It pairs well with fresh cheeses, poultry,... Read More
Bisci Verdicchio di Matelica is a classic Italian white wine from south-facing vineyards 1000 feet above sea level in the Marche region. Notes of flowers, green apples, minerals, and citrus. It pairs well with fresh cheeses, poultry,... Read More
Although Pierluigi Lugano is a winemaker on the Ligurian coastline, he maintains a relationship with Eli Spagnol of Torre Zecchei in the famed Valdobbiadene district of Veneto, where some of the greatest Prosecco comes from. Marca... Read More
Brigaldara Valpolicella is anything but a generic Veneto red wine. The Cesari family hand harvests the same estate fruit used in their decadent cellar-worthy Amarone. However, with just six months in steel, this youthful, light-bodied... Read More
Often dismissed as a sweet, simple, fizzy red, Lambrusco runs the gamut of super dry to sweet, and the better wines like Balotta offer plenty of personality and complexity. Mr. Brigo makes his Lambrusco with 100% Grasparossa,... Read More
Ca' Furlan was among the first to introduce a rosé version of Prosecco after DOC rules allowed its production a few years ago. It is mostly Glera and a small amount of Pinot Noir for a dry, balanced, and lightly juicy... Read More
Ca' Furlan was among the first to introduce a rosé version of Prosecco after DOC rules allowed its production a few years ago. It is mostly Glera and a small amount of Pinot Noir for a dry, balanced, and lightly juicy... Read More
With so much basic Prosecco out there, Cuvee Beatrice stands head and shoulders above the rest. It over-delivers with 100% Glera from the Veneto vinified into a foamy, soft, not-too-dry sparkler that doesn't go flat the minute... Read More
With so much basic Prosecco out there, Cuvee Beatrice stands head and shoulders above the rest. It over-delivers with 100% Glera from the Veneto vinified into a foamy, soft, not-too-dry sparkler that doesn't go flat the minute... Read More
Cala Cala is a unique take on traditional Sicilian varietals. It's a multi-vintage blend of 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio from vines planted on Mount Etna's slopes. Then, Massimiliano Calabretta takes... Read More
Finding a soulful wine like Ciclope is always a pleasure, but what else would you expect from a farm that dates back to the Roman era? Located in Panzano in Chianti, Candialle is owned, operated, and preserved by the wife & husband... Read More
Over the last century, the Rovero family has produced lots of wine, amaro, and grappa from their organic vineyards and orchards. Brothers Claudio & Michelino do the viticulture, while their sons Enrico & Simone make the wine and... Read More
