German transplant Christoph Fischer makes a true and beautiful field blend from an old plot of grapes planted in alberello—bush-vine style—something quite rare for the ritzy Maremma. You’ll find a... read more →
This 25ha property planted to vines and hazelnuts is situated between Langhe and Monferrato: Asti! They were the area's early adapters of organic. This is a wine that seems to... read more →
This is the famous wine of the Colli Piacentini in Emilia-Romagna. Its name is derived from the traditional gutturnium jug that people drank the wine from. By law, the wine... read more →
A wine that hits 15% ABV? I rarely recommend one, but this barbera knocked me out, and not with its alcohol. From vineyards located in the Bussia area of Monforte,... read more →
Trediberri was founded in 2007 as a partnership of three men: Nicola Oberto, Nicola’s father Federico (who had been Rennato Ratti’s winemaker and has great land holdings he brought to... read more →
Fabrizio Iuli is dedicated to barbera, the grape of his ancestors. He bottles several versions and this is his benchmark. A sturdy barbera for sure, it is raised in cement... read more →
If this wine is an indication, Marta Peloso and her husband Felice Cappa are making wines you need to pay attention to. Their setup is around the town of Alexandria... read more →
If you had earlier vintages of the Dagamó, you’ll see a dramatic evolution from that heavy extraction to this zippy soif. Here the fruit is vinified in 8 hl terracotta... read more →
At first this blend seems a bit too direct and grapey but the next day, the wine turned charming. Days three and four? The fruit evolved into something more savory.... read more →
Marco Rizzardi works high above Emilia out of the appellation, on limestone soils in an Alpine-like climate. He makes stunningly elegant wines. All of them. The work is mostly in... read more →