Italy

Verso is from the Eastern coast of Central Italy, in a place so remote, that in a country the size of California, only 1 in 100 Italians have been there....

The Palam? family vineyard was founded by Arcangelo Palam? in 1936. A family of Greek origins, they settled in Italia about two thousand years ago, and have been making wine...

There thus began a long period of planning followed by one of actual refurbishment, involving the land and the buildings that now represent the heart of the estate?s headquarters. The...

Masseria Li Veli is located on an ancient Messapian site dominating the fertile and sunny Salento plain. It was founded by the Marquis Antonio de Viti de Marco (1858-1943), an...

Masseria Li Veli is located on an ancient Messapian site dominating the fertile and sunny Salento plain. It was founded by the Marquis Antonio de Viti de Marco (1858-1943), an...

Val di Suga?s history began in 1969, when a company owned by Aldo Moro bought agricultural land to the north of Montalcino and built a manufacturing and retail business on...

Giancarlo?s uncle, Sergio Tommasi, manages the viticulture at the estate. The five valleys of San Ambrogio, San Pietro in Cariano, Fumane, Marano and Negrar dominate the western, best and Classico-designated...

As noted, lamb tends to fully take on the flavor of the sauce it's cooked with, and that's especially the case with braised lamb in heavy sauce. In fact, wine...

Situated in the South area of Montalcino, not far from the small medieval borough of S. Angelo in Colle, stands Pian di Conte, a beautiful building of antique origins, which...

The M?t? Winery is a family-owned, organically farmed estate in the prestigious, temperate Santa Restituta zone of Montalcino, also home to the vineyards of Angelo Gaja and Gianfranco Soldera. Within...

The Roero district is located in the lower-altitude, rounded, sandy hills north of the Tanaro River and northwest of the Langhe. Young Nebbiolo and Barbera from this region have a...

Among the world?s best known Lambrusco wineries, Medici Ermete has earned its prestige through its special heritage and dedication to quality. Quality remains central to each step in production. Grapes...

The vines at Masseria Surani are planted using the Guyot training system, with a plant density of 5,500 vines/hectare. The vineyards are designed to fit perfectly into their surroundings: the...

The vines at Masseria Surani are planted using the Guyot training system, with a plant density of 5,500 vines/hectare. The vineyards are designed to fit perfectly into their surroundings: the...

The vines at Masseria Surani are planted using the Guyot training system, with a plant density of 5,500 vines/hectare. The vineyards are designed to fit perfectly into their surroundings: the...

The Contrade wines are produced in the historic cellars of MASSERIA LI VELI with grapes from a small group of local farmers and made according to the highest standards of...

Winemaker Antonio Lamona is a ?true blue,? grizzled farmer-type, who is both utterly likeable and totally invested in his wines. Although his father also grew grapes, Antonio is the first...

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian...

One of the most famous of these was Diego de Alvear Ponce de Le?n. A Commodore in the Armada, polyglot and researcher of flora and fauna from South America, he...

Thanks to the best local climate conditions, Varvaglione Vigne & Vini is pursuing the ambitious project to bottle the fascinating culture of a unique territory. This company commits to producing...

Quattro Mani made its debut in 2006 with Montepulciano d?Abruzzo made by acclaimed winemaker Attilio Pagli. Quattro Mani [toh-kai], produced by the skilled hands of Movia?s Ale? Kristancic, followed in...

?A family company?, in the true sense of the word, an indissoluble combination that characterises work which is always linked to the charisma and the personality of people who work...

?A family company?, in the true sense of the word, an indissoluble combination that characterises work which is always linked to the charisma and the personality of people who work...

?A family company?, in the true sense of the word, an indissoluble combination that characterises work which is always linked to the charisma and the personality of people who work...

?A family company?, in the true sense of the word, an indissoluble combination that characterises work which is always linked to the charisma and the personality of people who work...

Responsible for some of the most elegant and age-worthy wines in the world, Nebbiolo, named for the ubiquitous autumnal fog (called nebbia in Italian), is the star variety of northern...

Australia?s?reputation may ride on?Shiraz?s?back, but the trophy case for?Cabernet Sauvignon?is just as packed. It?s one of the country?s most planted varieties, grown from some of the world?s oldest producing vines....

After taking his degree in agriculture, Federico Carletti worked in northern Italy. In 1980 he returned to Tuscany and began working full time on his father's estate. In the past...

Made with 45% Cabernet Franc, this great wine offers a beautiful, rich and perfumed character. This is an exceptional vintage for this estate which incorporated into the blend fruit from...

Founded by Abruzzo native Gianni Masciarelli in 1981, Masciarelli and its wines have become the standard-bearer for the Abruzzo region, and an inspiration to all emerging Italian wine regions.?After a...

"Italo Pietrantonj Montepulciano D'Abruzzo is classic and stellar. Brilliant dried red and black fruit meet a subtle white pepper spiciness with earthy/gamey qualities that I've only encountered in great Italian...

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...

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...

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...