August 7, 2018
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... UNFILTERED Archives: Italy
Terre Nere’s 2016 Releases: Mountain Majesty
June 20, 2018
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”!
May 23, 2018
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... Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani: A Key Estate in Italian History, Culture, and Wine
April 4, 2018
Imagine there was a family estate in our portfolio whose impact was so great that it shaped the culture, history, and wine of Italy. It sounds fantastic, but it’s the real story of Gaetano Bertani’s Tenuta Santa Maria. It was... BUON NATALE 2017: Christmas Traditions from Our Italian Winemakers’ Table to Yours!
December 20, 2017
The holidays are a special time of year for us all. Whether it’s dining with family around a big table, sharing the evening with friends over bubbles and all around jubilation, or simply taking the opportunity to kick up your... Cavallotto: The Legend of Bricco Boschis
October 11, 2017
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!
September 6, 2017
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
June 23, 2017
“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
May 5, 2017
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
March 24, 2017
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...