Italian Red Wines

The Guarini Coccinella is the result of Aldo Viola's passion for Syrah. Convinced that the variety could deliver excellent results even in Sicily, if grown in well-ventilated, north-facing locations, he embarked on a search over two decades ago and found the perfect spot in Feudo Guarini, a tiny ...

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While Syrah plays a significant role also in the Moretto, it shares this status equally with Perricone and Nerello Mascalese. The latter has gained recognition beyond Sicily, thanks to the success stories of Etna wines. Perricone, however, remains relatively unknown, though that will soon change....

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The Guarini Plus is a result of Aldo Viola's passion for Syrah. He was convinced that the variety could produce excellent results in Sicily when grown in well-ventilated, north-facing vineyards. So, over two decades ago, he set out in search of the perfect site and found it in Feudo Guarini, a ti...

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Although Aldo Viola's home is in Sicily, he frequently looks beyond the island, especially towards France. This is made easier by his personal connection, as he has lived there several times and practically absorbed the language with his mother's milk (his mother is from France). The Saignée is a...

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Carmenère originally comes from Bordeaux. There, this red grape variety once contended for the top spot in quality with Cabernet Sauvignon, before disappearing entirely from the French wine region as a consequence of the phylloxera invasion and the difficulty in finding suitable rootstocks for i...

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Filippo Gamba consistently produces top-quality wines, and his two interpretations of the Terreni Bianchi — from white, limestone-rich soil — on the western slopes of the Colli Euganei are excellent examples of this. The white version is taut, direct, and profound, and similar praise can be give...

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Brine d’Aprile succeeded Il Gheppio in 2020. The latter was primarily based on an old planting of Cabernet Sauvignon vines, but—like many other regions, Emilia is not immune to the invasion of allochthonous insects—it fell victim to the American grapevine leafhopper, which wiped it out completel...

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Sgavetta is a grape variety found exclusively around Modena and Reggio Emilia. It was first documented in the late 19th century and has always been described positively in the few records that exist about it. In 1970, a total of 170 hectares were planted with this variety, but by 2010, the area ...

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Vasche, to which Luca Virgilio's Montepulciano pays tribute, are ancient basins that were carved into the rocks around Pietranico thousands of years ago to crush grapes with feet. Although Luca does not do this, he is aware of the long history of viticulture around his winery, which was complete...

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Bramaterra: A Northern Classic High up in the north, where Piedmont gently knocks on Switzerland’s door, lies Bramaterra, an ancient wine enclave with a winemaking history documented over centuries. Before Bramaterra was designated a DOC in 1979, the wine of the region was known as “Vino dei Cano...

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Technical SheetGrape variety: NebbioloPlant protection: Only sulfur, copper, and preparations of plant or animal origin; not certifiedVineyard: Single vineyard “Cavazucchi.” The subsoil is rich in iron and manganese, topped with a layer of marine sand.Harvest: ManualFermentation: Spontaneous | wi...

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With just 18 hectares under vine, Lessona is the smallest of the three DOC zones where the Colomberas cultivate vineyards.Despite its microscopic dimensions, Lessona boasts a few distinctive features that set it apart from the other two regions. First, there's the climate: in certain exposures, i...

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Technical SheetGrape variety: NebbioloPlant protection: Only sulfur, copper, and preparations of plant or animal origin; not certifiedVineyard: Single vineyard "Pian di Peu" at 350 meters above sea level. Exposure: southeast to southwest. Sandy volcanic soil interspersed with porphyry.Yield: 3,50...

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Vespolina: A Rare Star in the Spotlight Giacomo Colombera and Cristiano Garella’s latest project shines a spotlight on Vespolina, a grape variety that typically plays a supporting role in the Nebbiolo blends of northern Piedmont. This time, however, Vespolina takes center stage—and it’s no surpr...

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A few decades ago, there were still several hundred hectares planted with vines in Coste della Sesia. Today, only thirty remain.The reason for this decline was not the quality of the wines—which, in fact, have been praised in the annals of local viticulture since the 14th century—but rather the g...

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