Company News, Italy, Uncategorized, Winery News
Harvest 2022
Harvest is the most exciting time of year around the world but ever more complicated thanks to the effects of climate change. We talked to some of our producers in Italy about how they managed this year’s incessantly long hot and dry summer, which, in Italy, lasted from late May…
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Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige
Franz Haas
The Franz Haas estate was founded in 1880 in the municipalities of Montagna and Egna. The winery has 148 acres under vine and focuses on expressing the character and longevity of the unique Alto Adige wine zone through a wide range of offerings made using local and international varieties. Points… Read More
Italy, Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige
Vinetti de Fiorini
Vinetti de Fiorini Wines Add to My Wine List Quick View Vinetti de Fiorini Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC 100% Pinot Gris. Vinetti de Fiorini Pinot Grigio is straw yellow in color, pleasant floral, and fruity aromas of apple, apricot, and pear. Medium-bodied, with refreshing fruit, distinct character, and balance.… Read More
Abruzzo, Italy
Fantini
Fantini Winery Location: Ortona, Province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Fantini is located in Ortona, Abruzzo, Italy. The wines, are made by winemaker Dennis Verdecchia and Francesco De Santis. Points of Differentiation Native varietals made in an international style The vineyards are located on Mount Majella which protects the vines and… Read More
Italy, Piedmont
Torraccia del Piantavigna
Torraccia del Piantavigna Winery [TOUR-rah-cee-ah] Location: Ghemme, Novara. Piedmont, Italy. Torraccia del Piantavigna was founded in 1997 by Alessandro Francoli. It is located in Ghemme, Piedmont. Today, the Francoli family and the Ponti family own the winery and Mattia Donna and Beppe Caviola act as the winemakers. Torraccia is the… Read More
Italy, Tuscany
Viziato
Viziato Winery [Il Veet-zee-AH-TOE] Location: Panzano, Tuscany & Trapani, Sicily, Italy When Tara Empson was ready to craft her own wine she knew exactly who she wanted to work with, Matteo Bernabei, son of renowned winemaker Franco Bernabei. Together, they created Il Viziato, a tribute to Sicily and Tuscany, two… Read More
Italy, Sicily
Vigneti Zabù
Vigneti Zabu Location: Sambuca di Sicilia, Sicily, Italy Vigneti Zabù was founded in 2007 in Sambuca di Sicilia. Its main goal is to showcase Sicily’s native varieties, such as Nerello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola, bringing them international recognition. POINTS OF DIFFERENTIATION Zabù honors local traditions yet pairs them with leading-edge… Read More
Basilicata, Italy
Vigneti del Vulture
Vigneti del Vulture Winery Location: Acerenza, Province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy Vigneti del Vulture was founded in 2009 in Acerenza, Basilicata, by the Fantini Group. The winery’s goal is to showcase Basilicata’s native varietals, namely Aglianico, Greco, and Fiano, and bring them to the international market. Points of Differentiation Located… Read More
Italy, Tuscany
Toscolo
Toscolo Winery [TOS-co-lo] Location: Santa Lucia, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy Founded in 1988 by Neil and Maria Empson, Toscolo was a labor of love for the Empsons who wanted to express their longtime passion for the Chianti region. They called on friend and world-renowned winemaker, Franco Bernabei to help… Read More
Italy, Tuscany
Arillo in Terrabianca
Arillo in Terrabianca [Ah-RIL-lo in ter-rah-bee-AN-kah] Location: Radda in Chianti, Province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy Arillo in Terrabianca is located in the heart of Tuscany. It was acquired in 2019 by Adriana and Urs Burkard, a Swiss-Italian family. They own three estates: Terrabianca in Chianti Classico, Il Tesoro in Maremma… Read More