Set in the gentle hills of Valdera, in the municipality of Palaia, Usiglian del Vescovo owes its name to the dispute that took place in the 11th century between the Bishop of Pisa and the Bishop of Lucca. While the latter owned the Municipality, the Bishop of Pisa owned the Village Castle of Usigliano. Today, the Organic certified estate covers…
Set in the gentle hills of Valdera, in the municipality of Palaia, Usiglian del Vescovo owes its name to the dispute that took place in the 11th century between the Bishop of Pisa and the Bishop of Lucca. While the latter owned the Municipality, the Bishop of Pisa owned the Village Castle of Usigliano. Today, the Organic certified estate covers…
Stretching over a tiny 9 hectares, just outside Montalcino, on high elevation and north facing vineyards, Il Marroneto is owned by father/son Alessandro and Iacopo Mori. The winery gets its name from the old house, Il Marroneto, dating back to 1247. The house belonged to the small now desecrated church, Madonna delle Grazie, and was used to store and dry…
Stretching over a tiny 9 hectares, just outside Montalcino, on high elevation and north facing vineyards, Il Marroneto is owned by father/son Alessandro and Iacopo Mori. The winery gets its name from the old house, Il Marroneto, dating back to 1247. The house belonged to the small now desecrated church, Madonna delle Grazie, and was used to store and dry…
The 17-acre property of Picollo Ernesto is perched among the rolling hills that surround the town of Gavi. The climate is much more Mediterranean than in the north, benefiting from the constant maritime breezes, unique to Southern Piedmont. Picollo Ernesto’s vineyards sit near 260 meters above sea level in Rovereto di Gavi, the most prestigious area of the appellation. The…
It is in 1961 that Vittorio Barberani began to bottle his own wines on the shores of Lake Corbara, south east of the stunning village of Orvieto, Umbria. He, along with his brothers, also owned the three most important bars of the region, which helped to promote and establish Barberani Wine Company. Today, Vittorio’s grandsons Niccolo and Bernardo run the…
The Dei family established their roots in Montepulciano in 1964. The estate is currently managed by Caterina Dei along with Technical Director Paolo Caciorgna. The vineyards, on the slopes below the picturesque town of Montepulciano, extend over 60 hectares and are divided between the crus of Martiena, Bossona, La Piaggia, La Ciarliana and Cervognano. Farming is certified organic. Built in…
The Dei family established their roots in Montepulciano in 1964. The estate is currently managed by Caterina Dei along with Technical Director Paolo Caciorgna. The vineyards, on the slopes below the picturesque town of Montepulciano, extend over 60 hectares and are divided between the crus of Martiena, Bossona, La Piaggia, La Ciarliana and Cervognano. Farming is certified organic. Built in…
