REGION: Piedmont

Claudio Fenocchio is a 5th generation farmer based in Monforte, son of the ambitious Giacomo who purchased prime parcels in Bussia, Cannubi and Castellero in 1964. This estate has doggedly maintained a traditional style, adhering to long fermentations on the skins and aging in large Slavonian oak.

Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta and Contratto filled a void by founding his own US importer for the wines his dear friends Malvira, E Pira-Chiara Boschis and Ciacci Piccolomini. His Indigenous label wines are the expressions of these friendships.

Gavi is Piedmont's best white wine, and La Giustiniana is Gavi's most historic estate with history that stretches back to the 1200s. Located in the heart of the appellation, only Gavi di Gavi - always from 100% Cortese - is made at this famed estate.

Boutique estate farming organically for over 30 years, La Morandina is made by brothers Giulio and Paolo Morando. The brothers Morando farm 15 hectares of Moscato planted in the Bricco Francia cru within the Asti District where their family has been since at least the 16th century.

The indefatigable Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta has garnered critical acclaim for sumptuous, powerful, long-lived Barolo and Barbaresco, as well as Moscato, Barbera, Sangiovese and Vermentino. Approachable yet age-worthy wines that boast an inimitably voluptuous style from one of Piedmont's greats.