Italy, Tuscany
Supremus
Supremus Winery [sue-PREM-us] Location: Maremma, Colline Pisance, Colli Fiorentini and Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy Neil and Maria Empson have always favored Tuscany as a winemaking region. After starting their own importing business for Italian wines, it was a natural step to bottle their own homage to Tuscany’s winemaking areas. Teaming… Read More
Italy, Veneto
Speri
Speri Winery Founded in 1874, Speri is located in the heart of the Valpolicella region of Veneto. Run by the Speri family and now in its seventh generation, Alberto Speri is the winemaker. The Speri winery is heavily rooted in tradition and well respected in the region. Points of Differentiation… Read More
Italy, Sardinia
Shardana
Shardana Winery Neil and Maria Empson founded Shardana with the help of Santadi’s winemaking team. Santadi’s location near the sea provides for an outstanding microclimate and terroir for the vineyards and produces grapes with fascinating complexity. Points of Differentiation Luscious bold flavors A taste of Sardinia Grown in one of… Read More
Italy, Sardinia
Cantina Santadi
2022 SANTADI WINERY TEXT Cantina Santadi is located in the province of Sud Sardegna, in the southwestern corner of Sardinia on gently rolling hills blanketed in vineyards that tumble down to the crystalline sea. This stunning wine-growing area features fabulous sandy soils, the blistering island sun, salty sea breezes, native… Read More
Italy, Piedmont
Reversanti
Reversanti Winery [river-san-TEE] Location: Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, La Morra, & within the Barbaresco commune Reversanti was established in 2005. The vineyards are located in Castiglione Falletto, Barolo, La Morra, and the Barbaresco commune. The winery focuses on showcasing each terroir to highlight the nuances of the crus of Piedmont. Points… Read More
Italy, Sicily
Pietradolce
PIETRADOLCE WINERY [pi-ET-trah-DOL-cheh] Location: Solicchiata, Castiglione di Sicilia, Province of Catania, Sicily, Italy. Pietradolce was established in 2005 on the northern slopes of Mount Etna by the Faro family, whose passions are viticulture, agriculture, and all things Etna. High altitudes, mineral-rich volcanic soils, native grapes, an exceptional Mediterranean, climate, low… Read More
Italy, Sicily
Musìta
Musìta Winery Location: Salemi, Province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy Musita was founded in the late 1800s by Don Ignazia Ardagna in Salmei. Today the winery has 125 acres under vine. Points of Differentiation The winery has been entirely family run for five generations Excellent value for quality wines Appealing, easy… Read More
Italy, Tuscany
Monte Antico
Monte Antico Winery [MON-teh an-TEE-co] Location: Santa Lucia, Province of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy Monte Antico was founded in 1977 by Neil and Maria Empson as a dedication to their love of Tuscany. Franco Bernabei, a longtime friend of the Empsons, acts as the winemaker and works with the Empsons to… Read More
Italy, Lombardy
Molo 8
Molo 8 Winery Location: Motta Baluffi, Province of Creamona, Lombardy, Italy Lambrusco is the highest-selling Italian wine in the world and is currently undergoing a renaissance as wine critics and consumers finally realize that, for all its youthful appeal and light-hearted exuberance, Lambrusco should be taken very seriously indeed. When… Read More
Italy, Puglia
Matané
Matané Winery [MAH-tah-nay] Location: Cerignola, province of Foggia, Puglia, Italy Matané was founded in 2008 in Salento. The wine and the brand is owned by the Empson Family while the winemaking is done by Teo D’Apolito with the support of the Empson family. Since 2018, Matanè wines are estate grown… Read More