Category: Italian Wine

Graci: energy, emotion and Mount Etna

Alberto Graci of Graci and Davy Żyw, our Italy Buyer, discuss the latest vintage, volcanic terroir and the mysteries of Etna.  Where children born into winemaking families are concerned, there is always a question of destiny. Many leave the coop to pursue different lines of work – many return. One such person is Alberto Graci, […]

Trediberri: trailblazers in Barolo

The Obertos are an old winegrowing family from Barolo, but father-and-son Federico and Nicola are breaking new ground with Trediberri. Here, we speak to Nicola about their story so far, his idea of contemporary Barolo and where things are going. Federico Oberto is an old hand in Barolo. His 36-year-old son, Nicola, was never meant […]

The year ahead: understanding 2022’s Italian wine releases

There are many exciting Italian releases in our fine wine calendar. Barbara Drew MW – our Content and Education Manager – provides an overview of the different styles, regions and vintages to look out for.   What differentiates Italian fine wine releases from other regions? In somewhere like Bordeaux, producers release their new vintage for sale […]

Drinking Well Episode 2: Italy

Drinking Well is the podcast designed to help you enjoy and shape your wine collection. In our first series, you’ll hear from our expert Buyers and Account Managers as they discuss which vintages to withdraw from your cellar this year. We also explore the most exciting developments in key fine wine regions, as well as […]