The estate was founded in the territory of Bolgheri (Tuscany) with the redemption of the land belonging to the Count della Gherardesca, that used to be worked in sharecropping until 1945 by the family of Giulio Batistoni, grandfather of the current owner, Stefano Billi. With its roots in the Bolgheri Read more…
Etna Rosso DOC is a red wine made on the largest volcano of Europe: Etna (Sicily, IT). The main grape variety grown here is Nerello mascalese, that has firm tannins and intense flavors. Torre Mora is an estate with vineyards on the slopes of the volcano and the property belongs to the tuscan family Piccini. Read more…
Only in special vintages certain wines are made, one of this is Vigna dell’Impero by Tenuta Sette Ponti. It is a 100% Sangiovese wine, that is only released in very special vintages, when the season allows for perfectly ripe and sane grapes. The vintage 2015 was hot in Tuscany and Read more…
Poggio Antico is a medium sized winery on the southern side of the hill of Montalcino. The vineyards are very high in altitude, over 500 m (1640 ft) and benefit of important diurnal temperature variation. Limestone in the soil enhances both flavors and fenolics in the grapes. The winery produces Read more…
In this moment of the year, wine awards and ratings are going to be presented to the public and wine books of the year will be soon available. According to some Italian wine blogs and wine reviews, Bolgheri Sassicaia 2015 is likely the best Italian wine of the year! It comes Read more…