Exploring Star Producers, Hidden Gems & Future Cult Wines.
Valpolicella. Azienda Agricola Ca’ la Bionda
Do you like skiing in Italy? Next time on your way to the Alps or Dolomites stop by in the Valpolicella region and visit Azienda Agricola Ca’ la Bionda, situated in the heart of the historically “classic” Valpolicella zone. Castellani family started producing Valpolicella Superiore in 1989 and what is very unique they are vinifying the wine without the process of grape drying known as appassimento that is essential for the making of Recioto and Amarone, the region’s greatest and most noble wines.
Valpolicella. Giuseppe Quintarelli - 2022 visit
It is always a day to remember when you get a chance to visit the legendary estates and I was thrilled to have another chance to catch up with Francesco after two years. For the reference about the history of the estate and current portfolio of labels I strongly encourage you to visit my previous blog entry regarding Quintarelli.
Puglia. Produttori di Manduria
The story of Produttori di Manduria begins in 1932 with the creation of cooperative “Consorzio Produttori Vini e Mosti Rossi superiori da taglio per la zona di Manduria” which had a single goal in mind – to create a benchmark for wines made from Primitivo.
Valpolicella. Giuseppe Quintarelli
If there are 5 names of Italian winemakers that you should know Giuseppe Quintarelli is definitely one of them, as he produced one of the most famous Amarone della Valpolicella.
Piedmont. Pelissero
Pelissero is a family owned producer located in the city of Treiso in the north western part of Piedmont. It is most famous for their Barbaresco wines sourced from three parcels: Vanotu, Tulin and Nubiola. The 38 hectares of the vineyards are planted with Nebbiolo, however they also plant Barbera, Dolcetto and even Riesling!
Piedmont. Tenute Cisa Asinary dei Marchesi di Grésy
Marchesi di Gresy winery is located at the very heart of the Barbaresco region surrounded by the lovely theatre which is their most famous parcel: Martinenga. Di Gresi family has owned the place since 1797 and began producing wines in 1973.
Piedmont. Bruno Rocca Fralu Langhe Nebbiolo 2018
Bruno Rocca belongs to the very top of Barbaresco producers. This small winery is still owned by the family. Although it produces eleven different labels it is most famous for the Barbaresco line-up from single-vineyard parcels (Curra & Rabaja).