ITALIAN SPARKLING
Prosecco Rosé CANELLA "LIDO" (Veneto)
Prosecco Valdobbiadene DOCG NINI FRANCO "RUSTICO" (Veneto)
Franciacorta DOCG BARONE PIZZINI (Lombardia)
Altalanga ETTORE GERMANO (Piemonte)
ITALIAN ROSÉ
Negroamaro Rosé CASTELLO DI MONACI "KREOS" (Puglia)
Chiaretto VILLA SPARINA ROSÉ (Lombardia)
Rosato di Refosco BASTIANICH (Veneto)
Sangiovese Rosé BORROROSA (Toscana)
ITALIAN WHITE
NORTHERN REGION
The vinicultural climate of Northern Italy, especially in regions like Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Veneto, is ideal for producing high-quality white wines. The area benefits from a mix of Alpine and Mediterranean influences, with cool temperatures, ample sunlight, and significant diurnal temperature variations. These conditions preserve acidity while enhancing the aromatic complexity of the grapes, making Northern Italy renowned for crisp, vibrant, and aromatic white wines.
Arneis CERETTO "BLANGE" (Piemonte)
Gavi di Gavi VILLA SPARINA (Piemonte)
Moscato d’Asti MICHELE CHIARLO "NIVOLE" 375ml (Piemonte)
Lugana CA DEI FRATI (Lombardia)
Gewürztraminer CANTINA TRAMIN (Trentino)
Soave PIEROPAN (Veneto)
Malvasia GARDIS'CIUTTA (Friuli)
Ribolla Gialla MOVIA "REBULA" (Friuli)
CENTRAL REGION
The central part of Italy offers a diverse vinicultural climate ideal for producing exceptional white wines. The area benefits from a mix of Mediterranean and continental influences, with warm days and cool nights that preserve the acidity and aromatic qualities of white grape varieties. This region is renowned for cultivating indigenous grapes such as Vernaccia, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio, which thrive in its varied soils, ranging from limestone-rich to clay. The resulting white wines are known for their crispness, minerality, and vibrant fruit flavors, reflecting the unique terroir of central Italy.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano CAPPELLA SANT'ANDREA (Toscana)
Passerina TENUTA DI TAVIGNANO (Marche)
Verdicchio UMANI RONCHI (Marche)
White Supertuscan I COLLI "BINDO" (Toscana)
SOUTHERN REGION
The southern part of Italy, with its warm Mediterranean climate, is ideal for producing rich, full-bodied white wines. The abundant sunshine and coastal breezes allow grape varieties to thrive, resulting in wines with vibrant acidity, citrusy notes, and mineral undertones. The volcanic soils of regions like Campania add complexity and a distinctive character to the wines, making Southern Italy a unique and increasingly popular area for high-quality white wine production.
Falanghina FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO (Campania)
Greco di Tufo MASTROBERARDINO "NUOVA SERRA" (Campania)
Fiano di AVELLINO VILLA MATILDE (Campania)
Coda di Volpe TENUTA CAVALIER PEPE (Campania)
Trebbiano VILLA REALE (Abruzzo)
ISLANDS
The vinicultural climate of Italy's islands, such as Sicily and Sardinia, is ideal for producing distinctive white wines. The Mediterranean climate, characterized by abundant sunshine, moderate rainfall, and coastal breezes, helps grapes retain their acidity while developing complex flavors. The volcanic soils of Sicily, particularly around Mount Etna, contribute to the mineral-rich profiles of wines like Carricante and Catarratto. Meanwhile, Sardinia's unique terroir, influenced by winds like the Maestrale, enhances the aromatic qualities of its white varieties, such as Vermentino. These conditions yield vibrant, refreshing wines with a strong sense of place.
Etna Bianco TORNATORE "PIETRARIZZO" (Sicilia) 120
Grillo CUSUMANO "SHMARIS" (Sicilia) 70
Vermentino di Gallura JANKARA (Sardegna) 86
ITALIAN RED
NORTHERN REGION
Northern Italy's vinicultural climate is diverse, influenced by the Alps, lakes, and proximity to the Mediterranean. The region's cooler temperatures and varied microclimates create ideal conditions for producing high-quality red wines. The cool, alpine air and warm days allow for a long growing season, which enhances the complexity and structure of the wines. This results in elegant, well-balanced reds with vibrant acidity and pronounced flavors. These wines are known for their aging potential and reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Barbera D'Alba Prunotto (Piemonte)
Dolcetto Borgogno (Piemonte)
Nebbiolo Casa Mirafiore (Piemonte)
Barbaresco Marchesi Di Barolo (Piemonte)
Barolo Renato Ratti "Marcenasco" (Piemonte)
Sangue Di Giuda Cantina Di Casteggio (Lombardia)
Lagrein Castelfeder Lagrein Rieder (Trentino)
Ripasso Serego Alighieri (Veneto)
Amarone Allegrini (Piemonte)
Lambrusco Medici Ermete "Concerto" (Emilia Romagna)
CENTRAL REGION
Central Italy's vinicultural climate is characterized by warm, sunny days and cool nights, creating ideal conditions for producing red wines with rich flavors and balanced acidity. The region benefits from a mix of coastal breezes and inland elevations, which help to moderate temperatures and enhance the complexity of the grapes, resulting in robust, well-structured wines with a distinct expression of the local terroir.
Sangiovese CAMPO AL MARE (Toscana)
Chianti VOLPAIA CHIANTI CLASSICO (Toscana)
Supertuscan ANTINORI "IL BRUCIATO" (Toscana)
Rosso di Montalcino IL POGGIONE (Toscana)
Brunello di Montalcino ARGIANO (Toscana)
Rosso Piceno SANTA BARBARA STEFANO "STE" (Marche)
Sagrantino di Montefalco ARNALDO CAPRAI (Umbria)
SOUTHERN REGION
Southern Italy's vinicultural climate is ideal for producing bold, rich red wines. The region's warm Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers and mild winters, ensures grapes achieve full ripeness, leading to intense flavors and high natural sugar levels. Coastal breezes and varying altitudes across regions like Campania, Calabria, and Puglia provide a balance of freshness and acidity, essential for producing well-structured red wines. Indigenous grape varieties thrive in this environment, yielding wines with deep color, robust tannins, and complex, fruity profiles.
Montepulciano FANTINI (Abruzzo)
Taurasi MASTROBERARDINO "RADICI" (Campania)
Primitivo BOTROMAGNO (Puglia)
Negroamaro ROSA DEL GOLFO "SCALIERI" (Puglia)
Ciró LIBRANDI (Calabria)
Aglianico del Vulture VIGNETI DEL VULTURE "PIPOLI" (Basilicata)
ISLANDS
Italy's island regions, Sicily and Sardinia, offer unique vinicultural climates ideal for producing distinctive red wines. Sicily, with its warm Mediterranean climate, benefits from abundant sunshine and volcanic soils, particularly around Mount Etna, creating bold, full-bodied reds. Sardinia, on the other hand, has a mix of coastal and mountainous terrain with hot, dry summers and mild winters, which is perfect for growing Cannonau (Grenache), producing robust, high-alcohol reds with deep flavors. These island climates foster unique terroirs that contribute to the complex, flavorful red wines these regions are known for.
Etna Rosso ALTAMORA ROSSO (Sicilia)
Nero d’avola BLEND DONNAFUGATA "MILLE UNA NOTTE" (Sicilia)
Frappato NICOSIA (Sicilia)
Isola dei Nuraghi ARGIOLAS "TURRIGA" (Sardegna)
Cannonau PUNICA MONTESSU (Sardegna)
OTHER WHITE WINES
Chardonnay “FAR NIENTE” (California)
Chardonnay FRANK FAMILY (California)
Sauvignon Blanc CLOUDY BAY (New Zealand)
Riesling DR LOOSEN (Germany)
OTHER RED WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon CAYMUS 1lt (California)
Cabernet Sauvignon AUSTIN HOPE 1lt (California)
Red Blend 8 YEARS IN THE DESERT (California)
Red Blend THE PRISONER (California)
Pinot Noir PAUL HOBBS (California)
Pinot Noir BELLE GLOSS “CLARK AND TELEPHONE” (California)