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The Antinori family has been making wine in Central Italy since 1385, and have branched out to create magnificent vermentino on the Tyrrhenian coast as of 1996. Bolgheri’s microclimate favors the vermentino grape and adds... Read More

Glacial moraines and ancient seabed soils provide the perfect mineral loam and sand for the cultivation of white wines which form the pride and joy of the Alto Adige, the northernmost province of Italy once ruled by the Austrians.... Read More

This baby Super Tuscan from the Brunello producer La Lecciaia integrates cabernet sauvignon (30%) and merlot (30%) to add dark tones, depth and body to the strawberry and cherry notes of sangiovese (40%). Pair this with penne... Read More

Another pleasantly dry, crisp, northern Italian white redolent of summertime and picnics comes from Franco Serra vineyards near the Piedmont town of Asti. Originally from the heel of Italy (Puglia), the Sperone family moved just... Read More

Matteo Ascheri leads his family domaine, originally founded in the 19th century, from the small Piedmont village of Bra. He and his son Giuseppe subscribe to sustainable agriculture in their vineyards and minimal intervention... Read More

Italy’s Collio district along the Slovenian border northeast of Venice is a premier spot showcasing some of the best white wines in the country. It is here that the Livon family established their winery in the 1960’s.... Read More

The hamlet of Castelnuovo dell'Abate nestles dramatically amidst the splendid hills of central Tuscany, home to the famous Montalcino wines. These are the landscapes of fairy tale castles and ancient towers, vineyards flowing... Read More

The dramatically evocative setting of the Abruzzo region of central Italy is familiar to many, and the wines are often remembered long after visitors depart for their stunning taste and character. Within the Nocciano hills sheltering... Read More