I adore our Italian portfolio—for the intriguing diversity of its out-of-the-ordinary wines, as well as the fantastic value they present—and I find myself stocking up on Veneto more than any other region. The producers featured below have perfected the art of crafting singular and delicious wines made to be drunk with gusto. These bottles effortlessly capture the convivial spirit of the Venetian bacaro—a cozy wine bar where locals gather for pre-dinner snacking and an aperitivo—and fit the bill for an unceremonious glass or two while winding down over finger food and carefree conversation. No need for a cellar, decanter, patience, or prime cut of beef. Simple, yes, but joyously so.
Manzoni Bianco, a most inspired cross between Pinot Blanc and Riesling, is a rare variety you’ll encounter only in small pockets of northeast Italy. Gregoletto’s interpretation showcases the grape at its purest: notes of lime blossom and lychee, a silky texture, and mouthwatering minerality.
Bone-dry renditions of Garganega (like this one) reward the curious drinker with a revelatory experience, and Col Moenia is a compelling introduction to this sprightly variety. Made from Davide’s oldest, highest-altitude vines, this is full-throttle Garganega: aromatic, crisp, and complex with stony structure and a nutty, slightly bitter green-almond finish.
Tucked at the base of the Alps, a stone’s throw from Lake Garda’s crystalline shores, the Piccoli family cooks up some of the most thirst-quenching values in our entire portfolio. A blend of indigenous varieties, their Le Fontane is an ultralight rosso with juicy cranberry notes, a subtle kiss of black pepper, and gentle, tongue-tingling, lip-smacking tannin. Try it slightly chilled with a pizza bianca.
Manzoni Bianco, a most inspired cross between Pinot Blanc and Riesling, is a rare variety you’ll encounter only in small pockets of northeast Italy. Gregoletto’s interpretation showcases the grape at its purest: notes of lime blossom and lychee, a silky texture, and mouthwatering minerality.
Bone-dry renditions of Garganega (like this one) reward the curious drinker with a revelatory experience, and Col Moenia is a compelling introduction to this sprightly variety. Made from Davide’s oldest, highest-altitude vines, this is full-throttle Garganega: aromatic, crisp, and complex with stony structure and a nutty, slightly bitter green-almond finish.
Tucked at the base of the Alps, a stone’s throw from Lake Garda’s crystalline shores, the Piccoli family cooks up some of the most thirst-quenching values in our entire portfolio. A blend of indigenous varieties, their Le Fontane is an ultralight rosso with juicy cranberry notes, a subtle kiss of black pepper, and gentle, tongue-tingling, lip-smacking tannin. Try it slightly chilled with a pizza bianca.
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