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...

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...

  Clelia Romano’s broad, aromatic and complete Fiano d’Avellino continues to make scores of new friends consistently here in PRIMA Vini.  Long a fixture in our late restaurant’s by-the-glass program where it was featured as a...

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

Molise is not the first place you think of when it comes to wine in Italy but Di Majo Norante is the province’s best-known producer.  The Don Luigi Riserva is the winery’s flagship and, seriously, one of the most fun, most delicious and...

Wine Country: ItalyWine Subregion: Sicily

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

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...

Speaking of deals, Massimo Alois’ Greco di Tufo is one of the best values in southern Italian white we’ve seen in a while. While Alois’ own label is dedicated to the wonderful indigenous grapes from near the family’s redoubt in...

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...

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. Produced...

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...