Capichera is one of the most important addresses in the Gallura appellation in the far north of Sardinia but they choose to label this- their freshest, easiest going version of Vermentino (even though it could technically wear the higher-regarded...

Experience the vibrant and refreshing character of the 2023 Marisa Cuomo Costa d'Amalfi Rosato, a rosé wine that perfectly captures the beauty and allure of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Produced by the renowned Marisa Cuomo winery, this wine is a...

Wine Country: ItalyWine Subregion: CampaniaWine Sub-subregion: TaurasiWine Varietal: AglianicoBin Location: J8-J10

Contrade di Taurasi is owned by Sandro Lonardo, a local schoolteacher, and his wife Enza. They bottle Irpinia Aglianico, Taurasi, and small amounts of a white wine made from Grecomusc’, an indigenous white variety. Their vineyards are all exposed...

Wine Country: ItalyWine Subregion: Sicily

Wine Country: ItalyWine Subregion: CampaniaWine Varietal: BlendBin Location: i13

Michele Perillo is another excellent small farmer and winemaker. He comes from Castelfranci, in the south-east corner of the appellation, about half an hour away from the town of Taurasi itself. His first bottled vintage was 1999, before which he sold...

Like so many regions of Italy, the island of Sardegna is home to a host of indigenous grape varieties, many of which are not grown anywhere else in the world. Out of a list of 100 or so grape types, only a few are likely to show up on the shelves of your...

I remember, back sometime in the mid-1990s, driving from Piemonte to Tucsany with Marco  de Grazia, then the instigator, impresario and importer of the ‘Barolo Boys.’  Even with the taste of the last Barolo we had enjoyed together...

Experience the vibrant and refreshing character of the 2022 Antonucci Le Vaglie Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, a wine that beautifully showcases the unique qualities of Italy’s Verdicchio grape. Produced by the renowned Antonucci winery, this...

  After her star turn on TV with Stanley Tucci a few years ago, Arianna’s wines have become even more popular!     2023 Arianna Occhipinti ‘SP68’ Rosso, Terre Siciliane  $33.99 2022 Arianna Occhipinti Il...

This wine is a blend of 60% Muscat of Alexandria and 40% Albanello, grown at an altitude of 280 meters above sea level on soils of medium consistency, derived from sub- Apennine sands with a calcareous nature. 

Wine Country: Italy Wine Subregion: Campania Wine Varietal: Fiano

Wine Country: Italy Wine Subregion: Campania Wine Varietal: Blend A Jewel of the Amalfi Coast Discover the elegance and charm of the 2023 Marisa Cuomo Ravello Bianco, a stunning white wine that captures the essence of Italy’s Amalfi Coast...

Verdeca is one of those wine grapes one discovers only when they taste it on its home territory- in this case, around the wonderful hill towns overlooking the crystal blue Adriatic in Puglia, at the heel of Italy’s boot.  You’ll probably...