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E. Pira – Chiara Boschis: Now A Family Affair!

E. Pira – Chiara Boschis: Now A Family Affair!
Chiara Boschis: rock star, rebel, feminist, pioneer, entrepreneur, iconoclast—these are just a few terms that come to mind when considering this prestigious Barolo producer. Chiara was born into wine; her ancestors founded the Giacomo Borgogno estate in Barolo in 1761...

Terre Nere’s 2016 Releases: Mountain Majesty

Terre Nere’s 2016 Releases: Mountain Majesty
Halfway between the sea and the sky in Sicily, you’ll find Marco de Grazia’s Mount Etna estate, Tenuta delle Terre Nere. His first commercial release was only in 2002, but the youth of this estate did not impede its becoming...

Famiglia Statella on Mount Etna: “A Star is Born”!

Famiglia Statella on Mount Etna: “A Star is Born”!
It’s with these words “A star is born” that Vinous has blessed the very first vintage of Calogero Statella’s very own estate, Famiglia Statella. It’s a very enthusiastic confirmation of everything we already thought about Cal, as he is known...

Cavallotto: The Legend of Bricco Boschis

Cavallotto: The Legend of Bricco Boschis
Perched atop the near-monopole of Bricco Boschis, you’ll find the Cavallotto family and their rolling vineyards. Now in the 4th generation of ownership, the Cavallotto estate, founded in 1928, covers 23 hectares of contiguous land in Castiglione Falletto. It’s here...

Voliero: The High Flying Cousin of Uccelliera!

Voliero: The High Flying Cousin of Uccelliera!
In 2006, Andrea Cortonesi put a lot of miles on his car. Already the founder, proprietor, vigneron and winemaker for the Uccelliera estate, he was also running his own restaurant in Siena called Il Casato. It was in his capacity...

Rocca di Montegrossi: Benchmark Chianti Classico

Rocca di Montegrossi: Benchmark Chianti Classico
“Despite being located in one of the very best areas in Chianti Classico & boasting a superb track record, Rocca di Montegrossi remains one of the most under-the-radar estates in Chianti Classico, and Italy, for that matter. Proprietor Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi crafts deep,...

Two Days in the Alto Adige

Two Days in the Alto Adige
Located just south of the Austrian border at Italy’s northernmost point, the region of Alto Adige has always existed as a cultural crossroads.  Civilizations dating back to Roman times utilized this glacial valley as a passageway between Italy and the rest...

2013 Barolo: A Vintage to Remember

2013 Barolo: A Vintage to Remember
There is little to say about the 2013 vintage that hasn’t already been said: “thrilling,” “classic,” “a legend in the making,” “a benchmark for years to come.” But we don’t need to speak in hyperbole. We can just tell you...