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
Umbria is a landlocked region bordered by Tuscany to the west, Marche to the east, and Lazio to the south. It is famous for Sagrantino and Sangiovese but is also home to one of the most renowned white wines, Orvieto. It's... Read More
Catarratto is a varietal that deserves more attention, particularly from enthusiasts of maritime whites like Muscadet, as well as wines from the Greek islands and coastal Spain—or Marsala on Sicily’s western coast.... 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
Ca' Furlan (the Ca is pronounced like Kah and means family or house) remains a family brand headed by winemaker Alessandro Furlan, who was among the first to introduce a rosé version of Prosecco after DOC rules changed.... Read More
Ca' Furlan (the Ca is pronounced like Kah and means family or house) remains a family brand headed by winemaker Alessandro Furlan, who was among the first to introduce a rosé version of Prosecco after DOC rules changed.... 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
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
