Since the early 19th century, the name Farina has been inseparable from Valpolicella, and from Amarone, its greatest wine. The family vineyards sit in the Valpolicella Classico zone, on soils of limestone and alluvium that grant the grapes a natural brightness and aromatic clarity. The classic trio of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella form the blend, […]
In Puglia’s sun-saturated landscape, Tenute Chiaromonte occupies an unusual position, literally and philosophically. Located in Acquaviva delle Fonti, at higher elevations than most of the region, the estate benefits from cooler temperatures that allow acidity to develop naturally. The red terra rossa soils here (iron-rich red soil over limestone), scattered with rock fragments, push the […]
Vecchia Torre (n. phr.): old tower, it stands not as a symbol of one family’s pride, but of a community’s collective will. As Italy’s most successful wine cooperative, Vecchia Torre brings together small farming families in Leverano, in the heart of the Salento peninsula, and turns shared land into exceptional wine. The terroir at Leverano […]
The story of Feudi di Guagnano begins with something being lost, and 3 cousins, 3 young people refusing to let it go. Faced with the gradual abandonment of ancient Negroamaro vines in the village of Guagnano, three friends stepped in. Like Tenute Chiaromonte, they revived the traditional Alberello farming method, growing vines low to the […]
In the local dialect of Bari, Tagaro refers to the ancient dry-stone structures dotting the Itria Valley. It is a fitting name for a winery that carries three generations of the Lorusso family on its shoulders. Puglia doesn’t whisper, it is bold and unapologetic. The sun is relentless, the sea is never far, and the […]
Vif (adj.): A French word with no English translation. There is, however, a wine. Domaine Saint-André sits near the town of Mèze in Languedoc, under the protection of Saint Andrew himself, patron of this sun-drenched land. Clay and limestone, kissed by coastal winds that temper the southern heat and leave the grapes with a bright, […]
In the old French dialect, Puy means hill. At Château Puybarbe, the hill is everything. Perched on the steep slopes of Côtes de Bourg on the right bank of the Garonne, the vines here catch the wind, bask in even sunlight, and ripen slowly and completely. The clay-limestone soil adds grip and minerality. The estate’s […]
Imagine a museum of art and a building of glass breathing with the pulse of the vines. At Château La Coste, wine is just one of many languages spoken. Set 250 metres above the Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, this estate has welcomed artists, architects, and dreamers alongside its winemakers. The philosophy is simple and radical at once: […]
