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Their focus is on building something for their children, caring about the community, and cementing the stories of the regions’ past. The family is longtime friends of Hart \u0026amp; Cru. They continue to uphold their passion for quality wine and the people who surround them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic Moscato from the village of Asti in Piedmont. Made in the frizzante way with a slight fizz, lower alcohol, and natural sweetness with a floral backbone running through it. 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From her grandfather who planted the first indigenous vineyards in the early 1920’s to her father who walked in his parent’s footsteps and selected the grape varieties which would best adapt to the land’s micro-climatic conditions. Her commitment is to produce high quality wines only with the grapes grown and selected in their 30 hectares in Tenuta Belicello, only a few steps away from the Mediterranean Sea while continuing to carry on her father’s dream. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from 100% Inzolia, a native varietal to western Sicily which remains its home as its grown basically nowhere else in the wine world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531854331927,"sku":"Italian:IT201CB001-24","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Barbara_InsoliaMeni-01.jpg?v=1650560404"},{"product_id":"ampeleia-costa-toscana-cabernet-franc-tuscany-italy-2023","title":"Ampeleia, Costa Toscana Cabernet Franc 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eVariety: Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAmpeleia was born only just in 2002 from the collaboration and friendship between noteworthy icons—Elisabetta Foradori, Thomas Widmann, and Giovanni Podini.  They created a place where they could not only develop an agricultural project but also fulfill a common dream. The estate comprises different plots of land, each located far apart and on different altitude levels—their mission is to create variables in altitude, soil type and microclimatic conditions. Variety is the spice of life, at least Ampeleia, representing the project’s constant quality and willingness to discover. The grape varieties that have been planted are common to Mediterranean vineyards reflecting the tradition of growing multiple varieties in the same vineyard. Today, the estate extends over three altitude levels and covers 35 hectares of vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Cabernet Franc hails from “La Rocca” vineyard, which refers to the site being a natural fortress ringing in at 500 meters altitude. This wine is a  celebration of the wine as a monovarietal, which shows off the clay-limstone and schist soils from which it hails.  On a clear day, the island of Corsica can be seen while standing in La Rocca vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531854430231,"sku":"Italian:IT102AM004\/6-23","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Ampeleia_CostaToscanaCabernetFranc_TuscanyItaly.jpg?v=1621875512"},{"product_id":"girolamo-russo-etna-rosso-a-rina-2017","title":"Girolamo Russo, Etna Rosso A Rina 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eGiuseppe Russo left his native Sicily for a time, trained as a pianist and music teacher, and studied literature. But when his father, Girolamo, died, Giuseppe returned in 2005 to make “the best wines (I) can in this exceptional, often challenging but uniquely beautiful area.” Although the Russo family calls the area in and around Passopisciaro home, it is an interesting and dynamic place that is attracting winemakers from the all over the world. The Russos have 26 hectares of land, 15 planted to vineyards and the rest to olives and hazelnut groves. Their vineyards are on the north face of Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, in the north-eastern corner of Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e'A Rina' comes from various contradas, notably San Lorenzo, Feudo, Calderara Sottana, Feudo di Mezzo. Vines range in age from 20 to 100 years old. 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Her first harvest was in 1984, prior to that, the grapes were sold to another winery. Matilde is passionate about the surrounding terroir of valleys, rivers, winds from the north, and the mountainous areas that makes her wines uniquely their own. Her 3 daughters now help her run the winery. They have been certified organic since 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Chiaretto” comes from the word chiaro, meaning pale or light, which describes this rose perfectly. Made mostly from the Corvina grape variety, and made in a style more reminiscent of a white wine, Rodòn is a well-loved rose representing the Bardolino Chiaretto style of Lake Garda.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531854757911,"sku":"Italian:IT073LF001-24","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Le_Fraghe_2C_27Rodon_27_Bardolino_Chiaretto_Rosato_2C_Veneto_2C_Italy_df26a808-3e55-48c5-973a-76b86835abcc.jpg?v=1590528136"},{"product_id":"tenuta-di-carleone-chianti-classico-tuscany-italy-2023","title":"Tenuta di Carleone, Chianti Classico 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eTenuta Carleone di Castiglioni was first mentioned in the year 1078 when monks first founded it in Chianti, named for the village of Castiglioni meaning “small castle.” The property is a romantic vision of wooded hills, rivers, and fertile plains. Nestled in between the hills are the Sangiovese vines and olive trees. Though the property was farmed for hundreds of years, it did not become the winery of Tenuta di Carleone until 2012. Karl Egger and Sean O’Callaghan both operate the winery with a clear vision, making Sangiovese in a classic way, though with Sean’s twist. Nothing is added to the wine, grappa, or cold-pressed olive oils. Keep an eye on their other Sangiovese expressions, Il Guercio, Uno, Chianti Classico, and their grappa of Sangiovese named “Zero.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531854790679,"sku":"Italian:IT102TC009\/6-23","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/files\/Tenuta_di_Carleone_Chianti_Classico_2021_a84b5881-5e68-4ca8-9ca2-107e88750a29.jpg?v=1713884722"},{"product_id":"cos-nero-di-lupo-vittoria-sicily-italy-2025","title":"COS, Nero di Lupo 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Nero d’Avola\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGiusto Occhipinti of COS is one of the most critical names in Italy. COS was founded by three friends to make traditional wine with respect for the place the grapes are grown. During their first harvest in 1980, they were the youngest wine producers in Italy. The acronym of their three last names forms “COS.” They were early adopters to Biodynamic farming, starting a movement on the island, which are still golden standards. The friends are hard workers, using an old winery given to them by a family friend and opting to use terracotta vases for ageing, a completely neutral vessel. Sicily has just one DOCG—Cerasuolo di Vittoria; the friends were the first winery to bottle a DOCG wine in Sicily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCOS is located in Vittoria, the farthest tip of southeastern Sicily. The area recalls that of Africa, with its climate and land of red, ochre, and yellow tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is Nero d’Avola coming from their estate vineyards in Vittoria from red clay soils. Ageing is completed between concrete tanks and in the bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531854856215,"sku":"Italian:IT202AAC001-25","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/COS_NerodiLupo_Vittoria_Sicily_Italy.jpg?v=1590529885"},{"product_id":"cos-cerasuolo-di-vittoria-classico-vittoria-sicily-italy-2021","title":"COS, Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Nero d'Avola, Frappato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGiusto Occhipinti of COS is one of the most critical names in Italy. COS was founded by three friends to make traditional wine with respect for the place the grapes are grown. During their first harvest in 1980, they were the youngest wine producers in Italy. The acronym of their three last names forms “COS.” They were early adopters to Biodynamic farming, starting a movement on the island, which are still golden standards. The friends are hard workers, using an old winery given to them by a family friend and opting to use terracotta vases for ageing, a completely neutral vessel. Sicily has just one DOCG—Cerasuolo di Vittoria; the friends were the first winery to bottle a DOCG wine in Sicily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCOS is located in Vittoria, the farthest tip of southeastern Sicily. The area recalls that of Africa, with its climate and land of red, ochre, and yellow tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFermentation begins in concrete followed by ageing in Slavonian oak for 18 months, and then another year in bottle before it’s released. This wine can go into the cellar, though can still be enjoyed now. It is smooth and delicate, pairing well with many Mediterranean dishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531854888983,"sku":"Italian:IT202AAC015-22","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/COS_CerasuolodiVittoriaClassico_Vittoria_Sicily_Italy2018.jpg?v=1590529946"},{"product_id":"cos-pithos-rosso-vittoria-sicily-italy-2024","title":"COS, Pithos Rosso 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Nero d’Avola\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGiusto Occhipinti of COS is one of the most critical names in Italy. COS was founded by three friends to make traditional wine with respect for the place the grapes are grown. During their first harvest in 1980, they were the youngest wine producers in Italy. The acronym of their three last names forms “COS.” They were early adopters to Biodynamic farming, starting a movement on the island, which are still golden standards. The friends are hard workers, using an old winery given to them by a family friend and opting to use terracotta vases for ageing, a completely neutral vessel. Sicily has just one DOCG—Cerasuolo di Vittoria; the friends were the first winery to bottle a DOCG wine in Sicily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCOS is located in Vittoria, the farthest tip of southeastern Sicily. The area recalls that of Africa, with its climate and land of red, ochre, and yellow tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is Nero d’Avola coming from an estate vineyard in Vittoria from red soils. The wine is aged in amphora, a clay jar classically used for ancient Mediterranean wines. It is followed by 2-3 months in concrete and then another 3 months in bottle before release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531854921751,"sku":"Italian:IT202AAC011-24","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/COS_PithosRosso_Vittoria_Sicily_Italy2018.jpg?v=1590529871"},{"product_id":"cos-frappato-igp-vittoria-sicily-italy-2025","title":"COS, Frappato 2025","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eVariety: Frappato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGiusto Occhipinti of COS is one of the most critical names in Italy. COS was founded by three friends to make traditional wine with respect for the place the grapes are grown. During their first harvest in 1980, they were the youngest wine producers in Italy. The acronym of their three last names forms “COS.” They were early adopters to Biodynamic farming, starting a movement on the island, which are still golden standards. The friends are hard workers, using an old winery given to them by a family friend and opting to use terracotta vases for ageing, a completely neutral vessel. Sicily has just one DOCG—Cerasuolo di Vittoria; the friends were the first winery to bottle a DOCG wine in Sicily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCOS is located in Vittoria, the farthest tip of southeastern Sicily. The area recalls that of Africa, with its climate and land of red, ochre, and yellow tones. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Frappato comes from their estate vineyards in Vittoria from red clay soils. Fermentation and ageing is all done in cement with three months ageing in the bottle before its release. Frappato is one of Sicily’s native varieties, light bodied and almost Beaujolais-like. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531854954519,"sku":"Italian:IT202AAC002-24","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/COS_FrappatoIGP_Vittoria_Sicily_Italy2018.jpg?v=1650396755"},{"product_id":"monte-bernardi-retromarcia-chianti-classico-tuscany-italy-2024","title":"Monte Bernardi, Chianti Classico Retromarcia 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEven though the estate Monte Bernardi dates back to 1085 in the region of Panzano in Tuscany, Michael Schmelzer and family purchased the estate in 2003 and have been making beautiful Sangiovese-based wines and olive oil ever since. The property’s vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern-most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged as one of the “Grand Crus” of Chianti Classico. Most of the vineyards are more than 40 years old. Before 1992, the grapes were sold to neighboring farms. The Schmelzer family, originally from Michigan, purchased Monte Bernardi in 2003. As winemaker, Michael has invested time, love and money in the vineyards, the winery and villa. The property was certified biodynamic in 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRetromarcia is more than the sum of its parts; its name is an ode to the classic elegance of the historic style of Chianti. Sangiovese shines on its own in this wine coming from vines planted between 2003 and 2010 from estate fruit in Panzano. Ageing is completed over 18 months in large casks. This is fresh and fruity, though with well-balanced acidity and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531855052823,"sku":"Italian:IT102MB006-24","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/MonteBernardi_RetromarciaChiantiClassico_Tuscany_Italy.jpg?v=1629744316"},{"product_id":"isole-e-olena-chianti-classico-2022","title":"Isole e Olena, Chianti Classico 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eVariety: Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is not enough to say that Isole e Olena is held to the highest regard and winemaker Paolo de Marchi has an unquestionable vision. Fourth generation winemaker Paolo De Marchi studied Agriculture at the University of Turin and worked harvests in California and France before returning to the family estate in 1976. He found much need for improvement and modernization in the Chianti Classico region. Paolo discovered a way to balance tradition with innovation by planting international varieties. Isole e Olena is named for the formation of the two estates that were purchased by the De Marchi family in the 1950s. He's earned a reputation as “Mr. Sangiovese” and also the “Dean of Chianti.” He sold the estate and completed his last vintage for Isole e Olena in 2022 after 50 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhile Paolo de Marchi is known for his gift at making incredible Sangiovese, he blends the spicy Canaiolo and just a bit of Syrah into the blend for depth and grip. This wine is about finesse, bringing fruit and acidity together into a wonderfully balanced wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531855183895,"sku":"Italian:IT102IO001","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/IsoleeOlena_ChiantiClassico_Tuscany_Italy.jpg?v=1615309609"},{"product_id":"gd-vajra-ns-della-neve-extra-brut-metodo-classico-rosato","title":"G.D. Vajra, N.S. Della Neve, Extra Brut, Metodo Classico Rosato NV","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eVariety: Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe G.D. Vajra winery was created in 1972 by Aldo and Milena Vaira, initially from vineyards planted by Aldo’s father in 1947. The winery was named for Aldo’s father, Giuseppe Domenico Vajra, because at the time Aldo was not old enough to establish the winery in his own name. Today the family has 40 hectares under vine in Barolo and other surrounding appellations. Their prized holdings in Bricco delle Viole were planted in 1949 by Aldo’s grandfather. Milena and Aldo’s three children – Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro – are all involved in the family winery operation situated in the village of Vergne. The family is hard-working, passionate, and caring. Their focus is on building something for their children, caring about the community, and cementing the stories of the regions’ past. The family is longtime friends of Hart \u0026amp; Cru. They continue to uphold their passion for quality wine and the people who surround them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe story behind the wine began with Thomas Jefferson when he was French ambassador and often traveled to Piedmont. During his visits, he drank Nebbiolo and proclaimed that it was as brisk as Champagne. The Vajra family later challenged this statement by making a wine with both Nebbiolo and the Champagne grape, Pinot Noir, as its blend. This bottle gets its name from the chapel that sits on the slopes of the vineyards: “Nostra Signora Della Neve” which means \"Our Lady of the Snow\" referring to the barren soil which still produces beautiful fruit from this site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531855413271,"sku":"Italian:IT024GV001-NV","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/G.D.Vajra_N.S.DellaNeve_ExtraBrut_MetodoClassicoRosato_Piedmont_Italy-01.jpg?v=1590545264"},{"product_id":"fratelli-alessandria-barolo-2020","title":"Fratelli Alessandria, Barolo 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eVariety: Nebbiolo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFratelli Alessandria is one of the stars of Verduno. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Alessandria family – owner Gian Battista, his wife Flavia, brother Alessandro, and son Vittore – lovingly produce a robust range of Piedmont specialty wines from start to finish. The farmer of the group, Gian’s philosophy is “the best wine comes from a great vineyard.” Located in the town of Verduno, in the commune of Barolo, the property has operated as a winery since the early 19th century. The wines were winning prizes as early as 1843. The original Alessandria brothers (fratelli) purchased the property in 1870. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a deep understanding of how to work the vines in the marl soils they call “Sant’Agata,” a mixture of silt, limestone and sand. The Alessandria family first released their wine in 1978. Their style has always been classic, along with the grapes of the region; they never shifted towards a modernist hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Barolo showcases the harmony of the blending style that is classic to the region. 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The farmer of the group, Gian’s philosophy is “the best wine comes from a great vineyard.” Located in the town of Verduno, in the commune of Barolo, the property has operated as a winery since the early 19th century. The wines were winning prizes as early as 1843. The original Alessandria brothers (fratelli) purchased the property in 1870. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a deep understanding of how to work the vines in the marl soils they call “Sant’Agata,” a mixture of silt, limestone and sand. The Alessandria family first released their wine in 1978. Their style has always been classic, along with the grapes of the region; they never shifted towards a modernist hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFavorita is a distinct grape variety—as it’s known in Piedmont. But scientists say it is genetically identical to Vermentino—as it’s known in Sardinia. This a wine that will deliver freshness, minerality, and a whiff of floral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531856003095,"sku":"Italian:IT021FA001-24","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/FratelliAlessandria_LangheFavorita_Piedmont_Italy_3e1c3c5e-3cb7-468f-a12c-3e4ec959c715.jpg?v=1600982676"},{"product_id":"costa-alta-prosecco-treviso-veneto-italy-nv","title":"Costa Alta, Prosecco Treviso NV","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Glera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCandied citrus peel, starfruit and apple flavors foam up out of the glass. This vastly refreshing prosecco is classified as Extra Dry, making it -confusingly- less dry that the classic Brut style, more typical of prosecco. The slightest touch of sweetness lifts this sparkling wine up, paired with a bright acidity that prickles the palette. Pair this delight with pannetone, macaroons or, if you’re feeling frisky, with hot buttered popcorn! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531856134167,"sku":"Italian:IT074CO003-NV","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/CostaAlta_ProseccoTreviso_Veneto_Italy.jpg?v=1650394667"},{"product_id":"cala-bionda-valpolicella-classico-veneto-italy-2024","title":"Ca' La Bionda, Valpolicella Classico 2024","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eVariety: \u003cspan\u003eCorvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Molinara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere are many regions in Italy that show the detrimental hand of western trends. Amarone is, and should be, one of the great wines of Italy. However, finding one that still tastes genuinely Italian can be tricky. Ca’La Bionda is located in the historic “classic” zone of the Valpolicella region. Founded in 1902, the family’s focus has always been on the grapes and the vineyard work. They presently cultivate 25 hectares. Alessandro Castellani is the current, fourth-generation winemaker. His wines are held in six-foot-tall oak casks until ready to drink. Certain wines are aged longer than others. But at every step of the way, attention is given to tradition, as opposed to modern, quick winemaking. Alessandro’s wines rarely receive much mainstream press, which is fine by him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a more elegant version of Valpolicella, the classic blending of the usual grapes. The fruit comes from the “classic” zone of Valpolicella. 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The owner, Stefano Maccan, sums up the family’s vision with this quote, “My family’s passion for farming grew inside me until it became something more than mere curiosity and turned into determination... the determination to finally produce my own family wine.” Even though the Maccan family had been making wine dating back to 1788, it wasn’t until 2012 that Tenuta Maccan was an established domain. The Maccan team pays homage to tradition while innovating with their organic and certified sustainable farming techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Cabernet Franc is aged in stainless steel for 8-10 months for a purely fruity, yet grassy expression of this variety. This is elegant and velvety with good acidity and finish. Enjoy this with any cured meats or game meat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531858100247,"sku":"Italian:IT082LM001-23","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/image_886460ff-2bdb-4862-bcc0-3424a15b4349.jpg?v=1668828902"},{"product_id":"propriet-sperino-l-franc-bandit-alto-piemonte-italy-2018","title":"Proprieta Sperino, 'L Franc Bandit 2018","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is not enough to say that Isole e Olena is held to the highest regard and winemaker Paolo de Marchi has an unquestionable vision. Fourth generation winemaker Paolo De Marchi studied Agriculture at the University of Turin and worked harvests in California and France before returning to the family estate in 1976. He found much need for improvement and modernization in the Chianti Classico region. Paolo discovered a way to balance tradition with innovation by planting international varieties. Isole e Olena is named for the formation of the two estates that were purchased by the De Marchi family in the 1950s. He's earned a reputation as “Mr. Sangiovese” and also the “Dean of Chianti.” He sold the estate and completed his last vintage for Isole e Olena in 2022 after 50 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eComing from sandy soils in Lessona that are much better suited for Nebbiolo, this Cabernet Franc marches to the beat of its own drum. It hails from a vineyard in Lessona right outside the winery. This wine ages in half French oak barriques, the other half ageing in new oak barrels, all for 40 months. It will remain bottled until its release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31531858133015,"sku":"Italian:IT022PS007\/6-16","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/ProprietaSperino_LFrancBandit_AltoPiemonte_Italy2015.jpg?v=1590528211"},{"product_id":"monte-bernardi-tzingarella-tuscany-italy-2023","title":"Monte Bernardi, Tzingarella 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Colorino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe Monte Bernardi estate dates back to 1085. The property’s vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern-most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged as one of the “Grand Cru” of Chianti Classico. Most of the vineyards are more than 40 years old. Before 1992, when the first wines were produced, the grapes were sold to neighboring farms. The Schmelzer family, originally from Michigan, purchased Monte Bernardi in 2003. As winemaker, Michael has invested “time, love and money in the vineyards, the winery and villa” (www.montebernardi.com). The property was certified biodynamic in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis medium-bodied wine is fruity and richly complex, with smooth tannins, fresh acidity, and a touch of Tuscan cherry accenting the Bordeaux-grape character of fresh cassis, blackberries and minerality as well as sweet spices from oak aging. Drink now or hold up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532012896279,"sku":"Italian:IT102MB025-23","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/MonteBernardi_Tzingarella_Tuscany_Italy.jpg?v=1625681947"},{"product_id":"venica-venica-sauvignon-ronco-del-cero-2024","title":"Venica \u0026 Venica, Sauvignon Ronco del Cero 2024","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eVariety: Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniele Venica purchased the plot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonco del Ceró\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where he first planted Sauvignon in 1930. Three generations later, great grandson Giampaolo has taken over the estate, a true testimony to the tradition of keeping winemaking in the family. Venica now has 40 hectares all within the DOC—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination of Controlled Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—of Collio. Sons Gianni (agronomist), Giorgio (cellar master), and grandson Giampaolo oversee operations supplemented by help from several family members. They believe their traditions must be enhanced through continuous research and innovation, but a relationship with nature is of utmost importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Cerò” is the name of the village where Daniele Venica of the first generation purchased the family’s country house in the hills of Collio. “Ronca del Cero” represents the family’s origins which has carried over through four generations. This sees a modest amount of skin contact for 18-20 hours. A small part of the juice ages on the lees in small barrels while the rest of the wine is aged in stainless steel. This wine over delivers as a food pairing, making an excellent companion to ham, as well as asparagus, and vegetable creams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532013092887,"sku":"Italian:IT081VV003-24","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/VenicaSauvignonRoncodelCero-01.jpg?v=1621954103"},{"product_id":"pian-dellorino-brunello-di-montalcino-tuscany-italy-2017","title":"Pian dell'Orino, 'Vigneti del Versante' Brunello di Montalcino 2017","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the winemakers of Pian dell’Orino are not Tuscany natives, owners Caroline \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePobitzer and Jan Hendrik Erbach are producing some of the very best Montalcino available on the market right now. Caroline, who was born in Sudtirol, managed a renaissance castle near to where she was the primary caretaker of an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eenormous, six hundred year-old grapevine (the oldest and largest existing vine in all of Europe,) before pivoting into winemaking. Caroline’s partner, Jan, hailing from Karlsruhe, Germany, not far from the Pfalz region, studied both viticulture and oenology before working as an oenologist in France. The two met and realized their passions and dreams aligned well. Buying an estate in Montalcino, together they grow purely Sangiovese. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e With vineyard sites falling within some of the most prized parcels in the appellation, the duo produces wine that shines not only because of its exceptional terroir but because of the meticulous attention to detail payed both in the vineyards and cellar. Pian dell'Orino refuses to cut corners and farms sustainability in order to ensure not only best practice in winemaking but also in how they effect the world around them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA wine sourced entirely from the Scopeta vineyard. This wine macerated for four weeks before being drawn off, twice as long as the Rosso. 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This is an exceptional bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532013518871,"sku":"Italian:IT102PO023\/6-20","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Pian_dell_27Orino_2C_Rosso_di_Montalcino_2C_Tuscany_2C_Italy_8f3b58f0-4f54-4d87-bdcb-d2abae61bff5.jpg?v=1590528127"},{"product_id":"monte-bernardi-italia-ti-adoro","title":"Monte Bernardi, Italia Ti Adoro - 1 Liter","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Canaiolo, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, and Barbera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEven though the estate Monte Bernardi dates back to 1085 in the region of Panzano in Tuscany, Michael Schmelzer and family purchased the estate in 2003 and have been making beautiful Sangiovese-based wines and olive oil ever since. The property’s vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern-most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged as one of the “Grand Crus” of Chianti Classico. Most of the vineyards are more than 40 years old. Before 1992, the grapes were sold to neighboring farms. The Schmelzer family, originally from Michigan, purchased Monte Bernardi in 2003. As winemaker, Michael has invested time, love and money in the vineyards, the winery and villa. The property was certified biodynamic in 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis liter bottle is a celebration of Italy! It is a new style fashioning of the fiasco bottle, (remember those bottles in the straw basket?) The wine takes the party a step further by sourcing grapes from three different regions: Sangiovese and other Tuscany varieties, Montepulciano from Marche, and several varieties from Sicily—Frappatto, Nero d’Avola, and Nerello Mascalese. Since the liter bottle gives you an extra glass, enjoy over dinner with a group. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31532172967959,"sku":"Italian:IT102MB001L\/6","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/MonteBernardi_ItaliaTiAdoro.jpg?v=1590527970"},{"product_id":"cirelli-trebbiano-dabruzzo-2023","title":"Cirelli, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Trebbiano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" class=\"\"\u003eThere is something to be said for believing whole-heartedly in something and building your entire life around that belief. Francesco Cirelli embodies that and lives off the land. He believes in a sustainable ecosystem and in leaving a place better than he found it. 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Today the family has 40 hectares under vine in Barolo and other surrounding appellations. Their prized holdings in Bricco delle Viole were planted in 1949 by Aldo’s grandfather. Milena and Aldo’s three children – Giuseppe, Francesca, and Isidoro – are all involved in the family winery operation situated in the village of Vergne. The family is hard-working, passionate, and caring. Their focus is on building something for their children, caring about the community, and cementing the stories of the regions’ past. The family is longtime friends of Hart \u0026amp; Cru. They continue to uphold their passion for quality wine and the people who surround them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Claré J.C. has unexpected roots from a quote made by Thomas Jefferson. While he was ambassador to France in the 1780s, he spent time in northern Italy. 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Spraying chemicals and overworking the earth is not what he is interested in. After Francesco finished school, he quickly realized he wanted to pursue his love for lamb viticulture and all things wine. He purchased the Estate in 2003 and viewed the grounds as a whole working farm. He now has a mixture of crops and animals he raises, and each element works with each other to make the overall farm function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is the flagship bottle of the amphora line. 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The juice macerates on its skins for 6-7 days classifying it as an orange wine. It also undergoes 5-6 months of ageing in steel tanks on its lees. 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This spurred him later in life to find vines, make wine and a new story began. Starting in 2007, Ascione slowly retrained the old vines located in the vineyard Vigna Sopra il Bosco. Left to go wild for many years, the vines of the Casavecchia varietal look more like trees. Nanni-Copé is one of my favorite producers in all of Italy. When Giovanni shows the wine at local wine fairs he is regularly the center of attention. Production is only 1,000 bottles a year of the white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTerre del Volturno” is about celebrating the power of Fiano, but still delivers the elegance and minerality expected from Nanni Cope. While the Fiano comes from young vines, the others come from vines a century old. 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The property’s vineyards are situated in the hilly, southern-most region of Panzano, an area that has been acknowledged as one of the “Grand Crus” of Chianti Classico. Most of the vineyards are more than 40 years old. Before 1992, the grapes were sold to neighboring farms. The Schmelzer family, originally from Michigan, purchased Monte Bernardi in 2003. As winemaker, Michael has invested time, love and money in the vineyards, the winery and villa. The property was certified biodynamic in 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cypress tree, emblematic of Tuscany, and thus perfectly appropriate for this “Super Tuscan lite”. Michael Schmelzer, ex-pat winemaker at the helm of Monte Bernardi in Chianti Classico, oversees production of this wine, imbuing it with his philosophy and approach. Grapes are grown organically, and make their way to the bottle with minimal intervention. 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Matilde is passionate about the surrounding terroir of valleys, rivers, winds from the north, and the mountainous areas that makes her wines uniquely their own. Her 3 daughters now help her run the winery. They have been certified organic since 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bardolino growing area is between the base of Lake Garda and Valpolicella, not far from Verona in Northeast Italy. Matile Poggi’s Bardolino contains more Corvina than is normal, with only 20% of the wine being Rondinella. The estate is organic, and the two varieties are fermented separately and then blended, using no oak for aging, as the wine would be overwhelmed by wood. 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The estate comprises different plots of land, each located far apart and on different altitude levels—their mission is to create variables in altitude, soil type and microclimatic conditions. Variety is the spice of life, at least Ampeleia, representing the project’s constant quality and willingness to discover. The grape varieties that have been planted are common to Mediterranean vineyards reflecting the tradition of growing multiple varieties in the same vineyard. Today, the estate extends over three altitude levels and covers 35 hectares of vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is just the second vintage of this rose produced annually; only 5000 bottles are made! This combines the Alicante Nero (Grenache) and Carignan together in a lovely, fruity, yet tannic rose that’s lighter in alcohol. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31623999717399,"sku":"Italian:IT103AM001\/6-22","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Ampeleia_RosatodiAmpeleia2019-01.jpg?v=1621876890"},{"product_id":"proprieta-sperino-rosato","title":"Proprieta Sperino, Rosa del Rosa Rosato 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eVariety: Nebbiolo and Vespolina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eStated as “a courageous wine growing archaeology project, that speaks of passion. Proprieta Sperino is the realization of a dream: to restore the important tradition of Lessona wines by recovering the historic cellars to produce a wine with the greatest respect for local tradition.” This is the undertaking of famed winemaker, Paolo di Marchi, a pursuit that defines the second portion of his wine career. Paolo gained recognition at his Tuscan property, Isole e Olena, and now he wants to revive the Northern Piemonte site that has been in his family for years. This project was started in 1999 and now Paolo, with his son Luca, are producing classic wines from these incredible vineyards, which have a history dating back to the early 1800’s. It is exciting to see work going back into the region to make it great again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Nebbiolo and Vespolina come from vineyards across Bramaterra and Lessona and DOC’s. 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The estate comprises different plots of land, each located far apart and on different altitude levels—their mission is to create variables in altitude, soil type and microclimatic conditions. Variety is the spice of life, at least Ampeleia, representing the project’s constant quality and willingness to discover. The grape varieties that have been planted are common to Mediterranean vineyards reflecting the tradition of growing multiple varieties in the same vineyard. Today, the estate extends over three altitude levels and covers 35 hectares of vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the past, this wine was about the tannins from skin contact, though now with its shortened maceration time of just two days, the wine is now showing more of its delicious acidity. It’s a true field blend of Maremma with aging completed entirely in concrete. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wineCRAFT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31626000760855,"sku":"Italian:IT101AM001\/6-23","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/products\/Ampeleia_CostaBianco-01.jpg?v=1621876123"},{"product_id":"luigi-baudana-langhe-bianco-dragon-2019","title":"Luigi Baudana, Langhe Bianco Dragon 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Nascetta \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArriving at Luigi Baudana is akin to entering the garage or basement of an old house in a sleepy European village. It’s shouldered up against the house next door, just down a short driveway and behind an old iron gate. Upon entering, it becomes immediately apparent just how small-scale this venture really is and the scarcity of the wines suddenly makes total sense. Luigi Baudana is one of the last of the old guard producers in Serralunga, Barolo. As Luigi and his wife Fiorina started slowing down, they began to look for a steward for both their vineyard sites (Baudana and Cerretta) as well as their existing wines. Giuseppe Vajra of G.D. Vajra was a natural choice, with an acute understanding towards preserving the soul of these great wines. Giuseppe is now the guardian of Luigi’s cumulative vision, but will also function as the catalyst to propel the vineyards forward, maintaining the highest standards of Barolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe label is a drawing done by Gianni Gallo, a celebrated Italian artist who was known for his work with wine bottle labels. 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Pietracupa was founded in 1993 by his family, starting as just 3 hectares of vineyards. The vines were chosen with the intent of showcasing the mountainous terrain of Avellino to the world.  He produces limited amounts of Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, and Aglianico coming from some of the finest vines in Avellino. Both wine and winemaker share a similar mantra; staying original and faithful to the land with elegance, depth, and minerality. Due to the southern climate of Campania, the wines benefit from longer time on the vine. These coastal wines crave seafood and olive oil based dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis wine is serious and playful all in one. Kevin calls this the greatest Greco. Period. The name itself is an homage to its Greek origins. It thrives in its high elevation situation on tufa volcanic rock and its proximity to the Mediterranean coastline. 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