Italy
Roagna is a renowned winemaker based in the Piedmont region of Italy, celebrated for their traditional and sustainable growing practices. They cultivate Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto grapes in prestigious vineyards like Barbaresco and Barolo, emphasizing biodiversity and minimal intervention.
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Picariello’s Irpinia Fiano is a declassified version* of Fiano di Avellino, made from estate-grown fruit. Some of my favorite Italian white wines come from Campania. They may not be overly complex, but they’re beautifully balanced with just the right touch of minerality.
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Renato makes very good, moderately priced wines from native grapes such as Vernaccia, Canaiolo Nero, and Sangiovese. We particularly enjoyed the Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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Torre dei Beati, named after a detail in a 14th-century fresco at the local church of S. Maria in Piano, symbolizes the “Tower of the Blessed” – the ultimate destination for souls striving for eternal peace after facing many trials.
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Although often referred to as Gavi due to its Piedmont origins, traditional Gavi is predominantly made from the Cortese grape.
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During the Quaternary period, the Ligurian Sea covered the valleys of this part of Tuscany with shallow, calm waters, creating an ideal environment for the growth of crustaceans and mollusks. These creatures were the first inhabitants of Montenidoli, leaving behind a precious heritage.
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Luigi Ferrando has long stood as the foremost producer of wines from the Canavese region, where his family’s winemaking legacy dates back to 1900. With meticulous care, the Ferrandos tend to their Nebbiolo vineyards nestled on the mountainside terroir of Carema, forming an amphitheater shadowed by the imposing Monte Bianco.
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I’ve been exploring various producers’ Falanghina lately. It’s a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc and consistently surpasses Pinot Grigio. This La Rivolta Vigneti was particularly enjoyable and reasonably priced.
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I the purchased this wine (as well as others) during our visit to the Villa in 2017. We had the distinct pleasure of having a private wine tasting with the owner, Simona Ruggeri Fabroni arranged for us by my friend Neal Rosenthal.
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Falanghina, an ancient white varietal, flourishes in the Campania region, encompassing the area surrounding and east of Naples. Historically, this white wine has been the perfect companion to the exceptional seafood found in the region.
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An almost forgotten varietal in the ancient region of Irpinia, Fiano, originally known as apiana, earned its name due to its sweet berries being a magnet for bees. Traditionally grown near hazelnut orchards, the grape’s flavor profile seems to bear the influence of its surroundings.
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I’ve recently explored the Joaquin grape variety and wanted to delve into other winemakers who use the same grape. This Fiano is both intense and elegant.
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